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January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0022824668
File Number:
CPR-177181
Submit Date:
01/06/2016
Call Sign:
WJW
Facility ID:
73150
City:
CLEVELAND
State:
OH
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/06/2016
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2015

General Information

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Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network FOX
Nielsen DMA Cleveland
Web Home Page Address www.fox8.com

Digital Core Programming

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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 168.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 3.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(12)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 12) Response
Program Title XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 1:30PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 7
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 6
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 6
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. WHILE MOST ANIMAL SHOWS LOOK AT THE BEHAVIOR OF ANIMALS, THIS PROGRAM GOES A STEP FURTHER TO LOOK AT HOW AND WHY AN ANIMAL IS ABLE TO EXCEL IN ITS ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAM USES GRAPHICS, AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS FROM ANIMAL EXPERTS TO GIVE YOUNG VIEWERS MORE UNDERSTANDING THAN EVER BEFORE OF THESE AMAZING CREATURES.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/24/15 5:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/24/15 #107
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/17/15 5:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/17/15 #106
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/3/15 5:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/3/15 #104
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/5/15 5:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/5/15 #113
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/12/15 11:00AM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/12/15 #114
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/19/15 5:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/19/15 #115
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (2 of 12) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 12:00PM, THEN MOVED TO SUNDAY 1:30PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 6
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 7
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 7
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. **PROGRAM MOVED TO NEW REGULAR TIME PERIOD 9/13/15** PROGRAM IS BASED ON NATIONAL AND STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND PRESENTS TRIVIA EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW IN A MAN ON THE STREET FORMAT DESIGNED TO BE BOTH ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL. PROGRAM CHALLENGES VIEWERS TO RECALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HISTORY, SCIENCE, MATH, ENGLISH, SECOND LANGUAGES, HEALTH, GEOGRAPHY, ART, MUSIC, AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THEN TEACHES THEM THE ANSWER.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program ON THE SPOT
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/31/15 2:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/3/15 #503
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program ON THE SPOT
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/5/15 4:00PM AND SATURDAY 12/26/15 2:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/5/15 #501
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program ON THE SPOT
List date and time rescheduled SUNDAY 10/18/15 1:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/17/15 #502
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program ON THE SPOT
List date and time rescheduled SUNDAY 11/15/15 1:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 11/7/15 #505
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program ON THE SPOT
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/19/15 4:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/19/15 #503
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program ON THE SPOT
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/24/15 4:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/24/15 #503
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Title of Program ON THE SPOT
List date and time rescheduled SUNDAY 12/20/15 1:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/12/15 #502
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (3 of 12) Response
Program Title COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH, THE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 11:30 ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM TAKES VIEWERS ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY TO THE MOST ASTONISHING PLACES ON THE PLANET; CITIES, FESTIVALS, LANDMARKS AND JAW-DOPPING WORKS OF NATURE WHILE EXPLORING EACH LOCATION'S HISTORY AND CULTURE. EACH EPISODE SHOWCASES THREE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND DELIVERS FAST-PACED, ENGAGING INFORMATION THAT'S A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER. THE SERIES IS PACKED WITH FACTS ABOUT HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND CULTURE. THE GOAL OF THE SERIES IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG VIEWERS WITH THE INSPIRIATION AND INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CULTURALLY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH, THE
List date and time rescheduled SUNDAY 12/20/15 2:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/19/15 #305R
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (4 of 12) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 12:30PM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THE EPISODES THAT AIR ON 8.2 ARE DIFFERENT EPISODES THAN THOSE THAT AIR ON 8.1. PROGRAM IS BASED ON NATIONAL AND STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND PRESENTS TRIVIA EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW IN A MAN ON THE STREET FORMAT DESIGNED TO BE BOTH ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL. PROGRAM CHALLENGES VIEWERS TO RECALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HISTORY, SCIENCE, MATH, ENGLISH, SECOND LANGUAGES, HEALTH, GEOGRAPHY, ART, MUSIC, AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THEN TEACHES THEM THE ANSWER.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 12) Response
Program Title STATE TO STATE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 10:30AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM TAKES YOU TO EVERY CORNER OF AMERICA. EXPERIENCE THE HECTIC DAZZLE OF THE BIG APPLE, THE RAWHIDE SPIRIT OF WYOMING, THE REVIVAL OF ST. LOUIS, THE INNOVATION OF SILICON VALLEY, THE MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS AND AUSTIN, THE GLITZ OF VEGAS, AND THE HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD. FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS...TO THE BIGGEST EVENTS...AND THE HIDDEN GEMS. THE SERIES IS PACKED WITH FACTS ABOUT HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND CULTURE. THE GOAL OF THE SERIES IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG VIEWERS WITH THE INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CULTURALLY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 12) Response
Program Title COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 10:00AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THE EPISODES THAT AIR ON 8.2 ARE DIFFERENT EPISODES THAN THOSE THAT AIR ON 8.1. PROGRAM TAKES VIEWERS ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY TO THE MOST ASTONISHING PLACES ON THE PLANET; CITIES, FESTIVALS, LANDMARKS AND JAW-DOPPING WORKS OF NATURE WHILE EXPLORING EACH LOCATION'S HISTORY AND CULTURE. EACH EPISODE SHOWCASES THREE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND DELIVERS FAST-PACED, ENGAGING INFORMATION THAT'S A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER. THE SERIES IS PACKED WITH FACTS ABOUT HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND CULTURE. THE GOAL OF THE SERIES IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG VIEWERS WITH THE INSPIRIATION AND INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CULTURALLY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 12) Response
Program Title XPLORATION EARTH 2050
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 1:00 ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 7
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 6
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 6
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM EXPLORES WHAT THE EARTH MIGHT LOOK LIKE IN 2050; WHERE WILL ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS LEAD US? PROGRAM STRIVES TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WITH SCIENTISTS, INVENTORS, DOCTORS, SCIENCE FICTION WRITERS, AND CREATIVE THINKERS. YOUNG VIEWERS WILL BE TAKEN ON AN EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE AS THE SHOW TACKLES FUTURE CHALLENGES IN EVERYTHING FROM TRANSPORTATION TO HEALTH CARE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION EARTH 2050
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/10/15 3:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/3/15 #104
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION EARTH 2050
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/24/15 5:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/24/15 #107
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION EARTH 2050
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/17/15 5:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/17/15 #106
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION EARTH 2050
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/12/15 10:30AM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/12/15 #114
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION EARTH 2050
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/5/15 5:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/5/15 #113
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION EARTH 2050
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/19/15 5:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/19/15 #115
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (8 of 12) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 9:00AM AND 11:30AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TWO DIFFERENT EPISODES ARE AIRED WEEKLY. WILDLIFE PROGRAM SHOT EXCLUSIVELY IN HD, WHICH INTRODUCES YOUNG VIEWERS TO EVERY KIND OF ANIMAL IMAGINABLE, FROM THE FAMILIAR TO THE ASTOUNDING; APES, GIANT LIZARDS, SHARKS AND TIGERS, ANIMALS FROM THE AMERICAS, AFRICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN. PROGRAM PROMOTES A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW VARIOUS ANIMAL SPECIES LIVE AND WHAT THEY NEED TO SURVIVE; THE VARIETY OF PLACES ANIMALS LIVE, HOW THEY FIND FOOD, HOW THEY PLAY. PROGRAM ALSO LOOKS AT HOW FAMILY UNITS OPERATE, FROM A COMMUNITY OF THOUSANDS OF PRAIRIE DOGS TO A PRIDE OF LIONS, TO A SCHOOL OF FISH. PROGRAM EDUCATES YOUNG VIEWERS ABOUT ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. FOR YOUNG VIEWERS ATTUNED TO THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING GREEN, PROGRAM IS NOT ONLY ENTERTAINING BUT CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND IMPORTANT.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 12) Response
Program Title XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 12:00PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 3
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 3
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THE HOST, PHILLIPE COUSTEAU, GRANDSON OF LEGENDARY JACQUES COUSTEAU, BRINGS BOUNDLESS ENERGY TO EVERY LOCATION PROGRAM VISITS; MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAINS TO VIOLENT VOLCANOES, PROGRAM TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE UNIQUE AND DISTINCT FEATURES ON PLANET EARTH. PROGRAM VISITS GIGANTIC GLACIERS TO BEHOLD THEIR BEAUTY AND ALSO DISCOVER WHY THEY FORMED AND HOW THEY SHAPED OUR LANDSCAPE. GEOLOGICAL EXPERTS SHARE THEIR WISDOM WITH PHILLIPE AS PROGRAM STRIVES TO UNDERSTAND PLACES ON, INSIDE, AND ABOVE THE EARTH.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET
List date and time rescheduled SUNDAY 10/18/15 2:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/17/15 #106
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/19/15 10:30AM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/12/15 #114
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET
List date and time rescheduled SUNDAY 12/20/15 2:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/19/15 #115
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (10 of 12) Response
Program Title SAFARI TRACKS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 9:30AM AND 12:30PM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TWO DIFFERENT EPISODES AIR EACH WEEK. PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE HALF-HOUR, E/I PROGRAM THAT TAKES VIEWERS ON AN AFRICAN SAFARI - FOCUSING ON AFRICAN WILDLIFE AND THE MAGNIFICENT AND MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF THESE ANIMALS, ALL IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. FOLLOW USHAKA AS WE EXPLORE THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, FROM THE BRUSH LANDS OF THE AFRICAN SAVANNA TO THE GREAT OKAVANGO DELTA... AND BEYOND! THE SERIES STRIVES TO PRESENT A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION IN A NUMBER OF INTERACTIVE AND POIGNANT SEQUENCES TO MAKE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM BOTH SIMPLER AND EASIER TO REMEMBER
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 12) Response
Program Title FAMILY STYLE WITH CHEF JEFF
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 11:00AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG VIEWERS HOW MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES IN THE KITCHEN CAN LEAD TO LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. EACH EPISODE FEATURES INTERESTING AND VALUABLE HEALTH AND NUTRITION INFORMATION AS VIEWERS LEARN TO COOK HEALTHIER VERSIONS OF SOME FAVORITE DISHES. PROGRAM USES UNIQUE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS TO HELP VIEWERS RETAIN AND REFLECT ON IMPORTANT HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION; NUTRITION QUIZZES, HEALTH TIPS, AND CHEF JEFF'S OWN POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP YOUNG VIEWERS MAKE WELL INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT THEIR EATING HABITS, NUTRITION AND HEALTH.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 12) Response
Program Title XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 12:30PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 7
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 6
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 6
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. HOSTED BY EMILY CALANDRELLI, PROGRAM TAKES YOUNG VIEWERS ON INCREDIBILE JOURNEYS THROUGH SPACE TO WONDER WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO LIVE IN SPACE OR ON A DIFFERENT PLANET. WATCH THE HOST TRY TO PERFORM EVERYDAY RESPONSIBILITIES WHILE FLOATING IN ZERO GRAVITY OR LIVES LIKE AN ASTRONAUT IN A MARS-LIKE HABITAT. EPISODES WILL HIGHLIGHT SPACE ROBOTICS, COMMERCIAL SPACE TOURISM, ASTEROIDS, AND THE SEARCH FOR LIFE.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/10/15 2:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/3/15 #104
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/24/15 4:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/24/15 #107
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/19/15 4:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/19/15 #115
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/5/15 4:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/5/15 #113
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 10/17/15 4:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 10/17/15 #106
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
List date and time rescheduled SATURDAY 12/19/15 11:00AM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # SATURDAY 12/12/15 #114
Reason for Preemption Sports

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison CLARE TARICSKA
Address 5800 S MARGINAL RD
City CLEVELAND
State OH
Zip 44103
Telephone Number 2164324042
Email Address clare.taricska@fox8.com
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. THE STATION TERMINATED ANALOG OPERATIONS PRIOR TO THIS PROGRAMMING PERIOD. LICENSEE'S RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS 2, 3A, AND 3B THEREFORE REFER TO THE STATION'S MAIN DIGITAL PROGRAMMING STREAM, CHANNEL 8.1. THE STATION BEGAN AIRING A DIGITAL SUBCHANNEL ON 8.2 AT 12:00AM 1/1/2011.

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Program Title XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 12:00PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THE HOST, PHILLIPE COUSTEAU, GRANDSON OF LEGENDARY JACQUES COUSTEAU, BRINGS BOUNDLESS ENERGY TO EVERY LOCATION PROGRAM VISITS; MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAINS TO VIOLENT VOLCANOES, PROGRAM TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE UNIQUE AND DISTINCT FEATURES ON PLANET EARTH. PROGRAM VISITS GIGANTIC GLACIERS TO BEHOLD THEIR BEAUTY AND ALSO DISCOVER WHY THEY FORMED AND HOW THEY SHAPED OUR LANDSCAPE. GEOLOGICAL EXPERTS SHARE THEIR WISDOM WITH PHILLIPE AS PROGRAM STRIVES TO UNDERSTAND PLACES ON, INSIDE, AND ABOVE THE EARTH.
Other Matters (2 of 12) Response
Program Title XPLORATION FABLAB
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 1:30PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM BRINGS THE WORLD OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION TO LIFE, FEATURING FUN, HIGH ENERGY, YOUNG HOSTS. EACH EPISODE FEATURES A RELEVANT CELEBRITY WITH A SCIENCE AND TECH BACKGROUND TO ILLUSTRATE HOW ALL THE STEM DISCIPLINES WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE LIVES AND MAKE THE WORLD BETTER. PROGRAM'S INTENTION TO INCREASE AND EXPAND YOUNG VIEWER'S INTEREST IN STEM EDUCATION
Other Matters (3 of 12) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 2:00PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM IS BASED ON NATIONAL AND STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND PRESENTS TRIVIA EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW IN A MAN ON THE STREET FORMAT DESIGNED TO BE BOTH ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL. PROGRAM CHALLENGES VIEWERS TO RECALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HISTORY, SCIENCE, MATH, ENGLISH, SECOND LANGUAGES, HEALTH, GEOGRAPHY, ART, MUSIC, AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THEN TEACHES THEM THE ANSWER.
Other Matters (4 of 12) Response
Program Title COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH, THE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 10:00AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THE EPISODES THAT AIR ON 8.2 ARE DIFFERENT EPISODES THAN THOSE THAT AIR ON 8.1. PROGRAM TAKES VIEWERS ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY TO THE MOST ASTONISHING PLACES ON THE PLANET; CITIES, FESTIVALS, LANDMARKS AND JAW-DOPPING WORKS OF NATURE WHILE EXPLORING EACH LOCATION'S HISTORY AND CULTURE. EACH EPISODE SHOWCASES THREE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND DELIVERS FAST-PACED, ENGAGING INFORMATION THAT'S A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER. THE SERIES IS PACKED WITH FACTS ABOUT HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND CULTURE. THE GOAL OF THE SERIES IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG VIEWERS WITH THE INSPIRIATION AND INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CULTURALLY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Other Matters (5 of 12) Response
Program Title XPLORATION EARTH 2050
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 1:00PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM EXPLORES WHAT THE EARTH MIGHT LOOK LIKE IN 2050; WHERE WILL ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS LEAD US? PROGRAM STRIVES TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WITH SCIENTISTS, INVENTORS, DOCTORS, SCIENCE FICTION WRITERS, AND CREATIVE THINKERS. YOUNG VIEWERS WILL BE TAKEN ON AN EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE AS THE SHOW TACKLES FUTURE CHALLENGES IN EVERYTHING FROM TRANSPORTATION TO HEALTH CARE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Other Matters (6 of 12) Response
Program Title COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH, THE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 11:30AM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TAKES VIEWERS ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY TO THE MOST ASTONISHING PLACES ON THE PLANET; CITIES, FESTIVALS, LANDMARKS AND JAW-DOPPING WORKS OF NATURE WHILE EXPLORING EACH LOCATION'S HISTORY AND CULTURE. EACH EPISODE SHOWCASES THREE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS AND DELIVERS FAST-PACED, ENGAGING INFORMATION THAT'S A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER. THE SERIES IS PACKED WITH FACTS ABOUT HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND CULTURE. THE GOAL OF THE SERIES IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG VIEWERS WITH THE INSPIRIATION AND INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CULTURALLY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Other Matters (7 of 12) Response
Program Title State to State
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 10:30AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM TAKES YOU TO EVERY CORNER OF AMERICA. EXPERIENCE THE HECTIC DAZZLE OF THE BIG APPLE, THE RAWHIDE SPIRIT OF WYOMING, THE REVIVAL OF ST. LOUIS, THE INNOVATION OF SILICON VALLEY, THE MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS AND AUSTIN, THE GLITZ OF VEGAS, AND THE HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD. FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS...TO THE BIGGEST EVENTS...AND THE HIDDEN GEMS. THE SERIES IS PACKED WITH FACTS ABOUT HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND CULTURE. THE GOAL OF THE SERIES IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG VIEWERS WITH THE INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE CULTURALLY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Other Matters (8 of 12) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 9:00AM AND 11:30AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TWO DIFFERENT EPISODES AIR EACH WEEK. WILDLIFE PROGRAM SHOT EXCLUSIVELY IN HD, WHICH INTRODUCES YOUNG VIEWERS TO EVERY KIND OF ANIMAL IMAGINABLE, FROM THE FAMILIAR TO THE ASTOUNDING; APES, GIANT LIZARDS, SHARKS AND TIGERS, ANIMALS FROM THE AMERICAS, AFRICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN. PROGRAM PROMOTES A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW VARIOUS ANIMAL SPECIES LIVE AND WHAT THEY NEED TO SURVIVE; THE VARIETY OF PLACES ANIMALS LIVE, HOW THEY FIND FOOD, HOW THEY PLAY. PROGRAM ALSO LOOKS AT HOW FAMILY UNITS OPERATE, FROM A COMMUNITY OF THOUSANDS OF PRAIRIE DOGS TO A PRIDE OF LIONS, TO A SCHOOL OF FISH. PROGRAM EDUCATES YOUNG VIEWERS ABOUT ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. FOR YOUNG VIEWERS ATTUNED TO THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING GREEN, PROGRAM IS NOT ONLY ENTERTAINING BUT CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND IMPORTANT.
Other Matters (9 of 12) Response
Program Title SAFARI TRACKS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 9:30AM AND 12:30PM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TWO DIFFERENT EPISODES AIR EACH WEEK. PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE HALF-HOUR, E/I PROGRAM THAT TAKES VIEWERS ON AN AFRICAN SAFARI - FOCUSING ON AFRICAN WILDLIFE AND THE MAGNIFICENT AND MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF THESE ANIMALS, ALL IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. FOLLOW USHAKA AS WE EXPLORE THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, FROM THE BRUSH LANDS OF THE AFRICAN SAVANNA TO THE GREAT OKAVANGO DELTA... AND BEYOND! THE SERIES STRIVES TO PRESENT A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION IN A NUMBER OF INTERACTIVE AND POIGNANT SEQUENCES TO MAKE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM BOTH SIMPLER AND EASIER TO REMEMBER.
Other Matters (10 of 12) Response
Program Title FAMILY STYLE WITH CHEF JEFF
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 11:00AM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG VIEWERS HOW MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES IN THE KITCHEN CAN LEAD TO LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. EACH EPISODE FEATURES INTERESTING AND VALUABLE HEALTH AND NUTRITION INFORMATION AS VIEWERS LEARN TO COOK HEALTHIER VERSIONS OF SOME FAVORITE DISHES. PROGRAM USES UNIQUE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS TO HELP VIEWERS RETAIN AND REFLECT ON IMPORTANT HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION; NUTRITION QUIZZES, HEALTH TIPS, AND CHEF JEFF'S OWN POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP YOUNG VIEWERS MAKE WELL INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT THEIR EATING HABITS, NUTRITION AND HEALTH.
Other Matters (11 of 12) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 12:00PM ON 8.2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THE EPISODES THAT AIR ON 8.2 ARE DIFFERENT EPISODES THAN THOSE THAT AIR ON 8.1. PROGRAM IS BASED ON NATIONAL AND STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND PRESENTS TRIVIA EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW IN A MAN ON THE STREET FORMAT DESIGNED TO BE BOTH ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL. PROGRAM CHALLENGES VIEWERS TO RECALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HISTORY, SCIENCE, MATH, ENGLISH, SECOND LANGUAGES, HEALTH, GEOGRAPHY, ART, MUSIC, AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THEN TEACHES THEM THE ANSWER.
Other Matters (12 of 12) Response
Program Title XPLORATION OUTER SPACE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 12:30PM ON 8.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. HOSTED BY EMILY CALANDRELLI, PROGRAM TAKES YOUNG VIEWERS ON INCREDIBILE JOURNEYS THROUGH SPACE TO WONDER WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO LIVE IN SPACE OR ON A DIFFERENT PLANET. WATCH THE HOST TRY TO PERFORM EVERYDAY RESPONSIBILITIES WHILE FLOATING IN ZERO GRAVITY OR LIVES LIKE AN ASTRONAUT IN A MARS-LIKE HABITAT. EPISODES WILL HIGHLIGHT SPACE ROBOTICS, COMMERCIAL SPACE TOURISM, ASTEROIDS, AND THE SEARCH FOR LIFE.

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