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

FRN:
0003828738
File Number:
CPR-128618
Submit Date:
04/05/2012
Call Sign:
WBMM
Facility ID:
68427
City:
TUSKEGEE
State:
AL
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/05/2012
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2012

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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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network CW Plus
Nielsen DMA Montgomery
Web Home Page Address www.cwmontgomery.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 WILD, LTD. (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 10:00-10:30 A.M.
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. In each Episode of Wild, Ltd. the camera follows Game Ranger Michelle Garforth-Venter on her adventures both on land and under the water. Michelle meets researchers and veterinarians and learn about their work, suggesting job opportunities in the conservation world. Michelle always teaches about the anatomy of the species at hand, the conservation listing and how we can better preserve their population numbers. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the value of wild spaces and the creatures that live within.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 12) Response
Program Title DRAGON FLY TV (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY, 8:00-8:30 A.M.
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. Dragonfly TV is a weekly half-hour science television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The series engages young viewers with various scientific projects and provides a variety of information from multiple scientific fields. It also highlights children "doing" projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 12) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
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. This series uses an entertaining on the street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum, then, On The Spot explains the answer to each question. The show is designed to be both educational and entertaining, and 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 (4 of 12) Response
Program Title TEEN KIDS NEWS (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 10:30-11:00 A.M.
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. Teen Kids News is the first kid-to-kid newscast created for and delivered by children. Hosted by a diverse news team made up of young "journalists" reporting from a professional news set and from the field on stories of interest and educational value to its own audience. Emphasis on diversity and experience to develop a cast of engaging and intelligent African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian, male and female child actors who interact with each other and connect to the viewers. This program meets the needs of children whose sophistication and curiosity about their world is motivated by the information explosion.
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 SWAP TV (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY, 8:30-9:00 A.M.
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. SWAP TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. The series meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The programs explore the opposite lives of the participating youngsters as they learn about different cultures and family settings. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the "swapping" youngsters and what adjustments they make to a different life situation. The program teaches tolerance of various races, creeds and backgrounds while exposing an appreciation to someone else's way of life. It is a good illustration of how young people learn about the lives of their peers from different backgrounds as well as providing valuable information about a variety of lifestyles and familial situations. Each episode is informative, entertaining, and promotes good social values and respect.
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 CAREER DAY (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 9:00-9:30 A.M.
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. Career Day is a television program that introduces our youth to career exploration and awareness. Students often do not know what they want to do and are unsure of potential interests they may have that could be a career. Career Day provides an avenue to view experts in their respective fields as they discuss their work, the education/training needed to prepare for the job, and the experiences that led them to choose their career. To encourage students to make informed decisions, they must be introduced to career awareness, such as the concept that success in most careers requires education and training. Middle school is an ideal age at which to expose students to the challenging world of work. The program's motivational and inspirational message of each guest empowers audiences of all ages to investigate career opportunities, which has been proven to enhance academic performance, facilitate high school completion and encourage postsecondary education. Each segment of Career Day delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children ages 13 and up. Attributes and advice emphasized by guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, dedication, and perseverance children can apply to their lives.
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 MADE IN HW: TEEN EDITION (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 10:30 - 11:00 A.M.
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. It is during the adolescent years that career exploration, planning, education, and decision-making begins. There is no question that a career in one of the multimedia industries is among the most popular career choices of adolescents. Although many feel their calling is for a more obvious on-camera career in acting, there are also a number of behind the screen pursuits that make for fulfilling career choices. Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (MIH:TE) was created to provide career information and advice from top Hollywood professionals to 13 to 16-year-old viewers. The goals of this series are the following: To provide for adolescent boys and girls in the 13 to 16 year old age-group an opportunity to explore and learn about the technical, artistic, creative, business, and administrative careers that are a part of the motion picture, television, music video, and home entertainment industries, as well as to learn about some of the skills, personal attributes, techniques, and strategies needed to enter these fields.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 12) Response
Program Title LIVE LIFE AND WIN (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 11:00-11:30 A.M.
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. This educational/informational series seeks to educate young viewers with teen success stories and segments focusing on school, sports, arts, and health, and promotes themes such as social responsibility and volunteerism. Adolescents from all walks of life grapple with a number of pivotal but normal developmental milestones, such as preparing for more independence and responsibility and experiencing change in relationships with family and peers. Live Life and Win features inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The goals of the series are to encourage the audience to explore, discover and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and gain knowledge about life skills necessary to Live Life and Win.
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 ANIMAL ATLAS (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 10:00-10:30 A.M.
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. Animal Atlas explores the world of wildlife in a blend of education and entertainment. Some episodes focus solely on one animal, whereas others are organized in themes, including habitats, antics, locomotion and animal babies. Endangered species and conservation are also addressed. It gives the viewer a better understanding of how different animal species live and what they need to survive. This series deals with different topics like Animal Appetites, Animal Antics, Animal Babies, and also has shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows viewers go on a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal that takes them into that animal's world as they see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 12) Response
Program Title GREAT BIG WORLD (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY, 11:00-11:30 A.M.
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. Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World provides dynamic core porgramming in the areas of particular concern to teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Elizabeth Stanton and her celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. Great Big World offers a dynamic television experience for teens combining the exciting, fun, and diverse experiences of world exploration with the life changing volunteer opportunities available in these same areas. Friendship is a central theme to all episodes; each episode educates and informs the audience with lessons in geography, the initial and ongoing development of culture, volunteer oportunities, social dynamics, action and adventure, arts and entertainment, national customs, local transportation and trivia. Social responsibility and selfless beahvior is presented in a positive and encouraging manner in each episode.
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 THE REAL WINNING EDGE (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 9:30-10:00 A.M.
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 Real Winning Edge highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message. The Winning Edge Series seeks to expose youth to other youth who have consistently made the behavior choices that have helped them have a greater sense of internal significance and acceptance, which results in a more self-directed personality. They are more able to negotiate the challenges inherent in life. The youth profiled in the series are chosen for their adoptions of pro-social values and principles that have become the ethos of their behavior. Thus the characteristics demonstrated by the stories of these youth give rise to adherence to these sound choices that have given them the real winning edge to life. The program promotes the values through these very engaging positive youth role models who are introduced by celebrities in the same talent field as the youth. The celebrities reinforce the values by calling attention to these youths' qualities as they are exhibited in the program.
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 MADE IN HW: TEEN EDITION (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY, 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
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. It is during the adolescent years that career exploration, planning, education, and decision-making begins. There is no question that a career in one of the multimedia industries is among the most popular career choices of adolescents. Although many feel their calling is for a more obvious on-camera career in acting, there are also a number of behind the screen pursuits that make for fulfilling career choices. Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (MIH:TE) was created to provide career information and advice from top Hollywood professionals to 13 to 16-year-old viewers. The goals of this series are the following: To provide for adolescent boys and girls in the 13 to 16 year old age-group an opportunity to explore and learn about the technical, artistic, creative, business, and administrative careers that are a part of the motion picture, television, music video, and home entertainment industries, as well as to learn about some of the skills, personal attributes, techniques, and strategies needed to enter these fields.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (6)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 6) Response
Program Title SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW(22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAY, 6:30-7:00 A.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
Number of Preemptions 0
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. Sports Stars of Tomorrow displays the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a true sports star. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of the young athletes as they strive to become a top level performer in the sports arena. The program helps youngsters realize that their full potential in both life and the playing field are attainable with lots of hard work and determination. It reinforces the importance of key values like dedication, discipline, commitment and community involvement. The show also provides in-depth, human interest stories that reveal the important challenges and lessons that mold our young athletes. Not everyone is cut out to be a superstar. Sports Stars of Tomorrow recognize those athletes that have learned life lessons along the way while battling varying obstacles. These stories inspire and teach youth that while many desire greatness on the grand stage of competition, much can be learned through the journey that can make a significant difference throughout one's life.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 6) Response
Program Title ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAY, 6:00-6:30 A.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
Number of Preemptions 0
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. Animal Explorations is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor, Jarod is a welcome visitor in living rooms around America on a weekly basis. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 6) Response
Program Title MAGI-NATION (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAY, 6:00-6:30 A.M. Through 2/11/2012
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 6
Number of Preemptions 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. For young people today, new information is generally no more than a mouse-click away. Knowledge is readily there for the taking if kids simply know how to appropriately access it and effectively make use of it. In an enticing new world filled with excitement, mystery, and danger, Magi-Nation addresses vital learning goals. Tony, Edyn, and Strag along with their human and decidedly non-human colleagues model their successful, and sometimes less than successful, attempts to analyze difficult situations, set appropriate goals, and creatively seek solutions to the dire dilemmas in which they find themselves. The level of educational content in the program is varied so as to be meaningful to youngsters throughout the age range - challenging younger viewers and reinforcing learning for older ones.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (4 of 6) Response
Program Title CUBIX: ROBOTS FOR EVERYONE (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAY, 6:30-7:00 A.M. Starting 2/18/2012
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 7
Number of Preemptions 0
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. Cubix: Robots for Everyone takes a place in the year 2040 in Bubble Town where robots outnumber humans. The series centers around 13 year old boy named Connor, his robot Cubix, and the members of a special club known as Botties. Each member of the Botties has their own robot with a unique characteristic. The robots are friendly, efficient and function in imaginative ways to help make Bubble Town a great place to live. But it's a good vs. evil world and Connor and the Botties learn lessons of right and wrong, teamwork, courage and problem solving during their adventures to thwart Dr. K.'s evil schemes to take control of Bubble Town's robots. Each member of the Botties faces life scenarios that commonly affect children today - feeling sad and alone, insecure and vulnerable, fear of failure, and overcoming uncertainties and phobias. Throughout the entire series, the Botties learn important lessons about themselves including self-confidence, courage, loyalty, patience, humility and pride but they also learn the importance of perseverance, teamwork and embracing their differences to overcome obstacles. These lessons resonate as the Botties work together to defeat Dr. K. and his evil schemes.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (5 of 6) Response
Program Title MAGI-NATION (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAY, 6:30-7:00 A.M. Through 2/11/2012
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 6
Number of Preemptions -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. For young people today, new information is generally no more than a mouse-click away. Knowledge is readily there for the taking if kids simply know how to appropriately access it and effectively make use of it. In an enticing new world filled with excitement, mystery, and danger, Magi-Nation addresses vital learning goals. Tony, Edyn, and Strag along with their human and decidedly non-human colleagues model their successful, and sometimes less than successful, attempts to analyze difficult situations, set appropriate goals, and creatively seek solutions to the dire dilemmas in which they find themselves. The level of educational content in the program is varied so as to be meaningful to youngsters throughout the age range - challenging younger viewers and reinforcing learning for older ones.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (6 of 6) Response
Program Title CUBIX: ROBOTS FOR EVERYONE (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAY, 6:00-6:30 A.M. Starting 2/18/2012
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 7
Number of Preemptions 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Cubix: Robots for Everyone takes a place in the year 2040 in Bubble Town where robots outnumber humans. The series centers around 13 year old boy named Connor, his robot Cubix, and the members of a special club known as Botties. Each member of the Botties has their own robot with a unique characteristic. The robots are friendly, efficient and function in imaginative ways to help make Bubble Town a great place to live. But it's a good vs. evil world and Connor and the Botties learn lessons of right and wrong, teamwork, courage and problem solving during their adventures to thwart Dr. K.'s evil schemes to take control of Bubble Town's robots. Each member of the Botties faces life scenarios that commonly affect children today - feeling sad and alone, insecure and vulnerable, fear of failure, and overcoming uncertainties and phobias. Throughout the entire series, the Botties learn important lessons about themselves including self-confidence, courage, loyalty, patience, humility and pride but they also learn the importance of perseverance, teamwork and embracing their differences to overcome obstacles. These lessons resonate as the Botties work together to defeat Dr. K. and his evil schemes.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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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 Mark S. Smith
Address 3020 Eastern Blvd.
City Montgomery
State AL
Zip 36116
Telephone Number (334) 271-8888
Email Address msmith@waka.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 airs the non-core program Magi-Nation from 6-7 A.M. each Saturday. As a rule, the station does not air local commercials in children's programs. PSAs targeting children are usually scheduled during these times. WBMM is a Partner in Education with Flower's Elementary School. The station is one of over 600 businesses and organizations that assist area schools with maintenance that might otherwise be delayed; provide financial assistance; contribute supplies; and participate in activities such as spelling bees, career day, etc. WBMM continues to air recreational stories of interest to our youth and educational stories of interest to parents and caregivers on its newscasts. The station will continue in its efforts to educate and inform the youth, their parents and caregivers in the station's viewing area.

Other Matters (12)

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Other Matters (1 of 12) Response
Program Title TEEN KIDS NEWS (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 10:30-11:00 A.M.
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. Teen Kids News is the first kid-to-kid newscast created for and delivered by children. Hosted by a diverse news team made up of young "journalists" reporting from a professional news set and from the field on stories of interest and educational value to its own audience. Emphasis on diversity and experience to develop a cast of engaging and intelligent African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian, male and female child actors who interact with each other and connect to the viewers. This program meets the needs of children whose sophistication and curiosity about their world is motivated by the information explosion.
Other Matters (2 of 12) Response
Program Title GREAT BIG WORLD (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY, 11:00-11:30 A.M.
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. Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World provides dynamic core porgramming in the areas of particular concern to teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Elizabeth Stanton and her celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. Great Big World offers a dynamic television experience for teens combining the exciting, fun, and diverse experiences of world exploration with the life changing volunteer opportunities available in these same areas. Friendship is a central theme to all episodes; each episode educates and informs the audience with lessons in geography, the initial and ongoing development of culture, volunteer oportunities, social dynamics, action and adventure, arts and entertainment, national customs, local transportration and trivia. Social responsibility and selfless beahvior is presented in a positive and encouraging manner in each episode.
Other Matters (3 of 12) Response
Program Title THE REAL WINNING EDGE (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 9:30-10:00 A.M.
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 Real Winning Edge highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message. The Winning Edge Series seeks to expose youth to other youth who have consistently made the behavior choices that have helped them have a greater sense of internal significance and acceptance, which results in a more self-directed personality. They are more able to negotiate the challenges inherent in life. The youth profiled in the series are chosen for their adoptions of pro-social values and principles that have become the ethos of their behavior. Thus the characteristics demonstrated by the stories of these youth give rise to adherence to these sound choices that have given them the real winning edge to life. The program promotes the values through these very engaging positive youth role models who are introduced by celebrities in the same talent field as the youth. The celebrities reinforce the values by calling attention to these youths' qualities as they are exhibited in the program.
Other Matters (4 of 12) Response
Program Title LIVE LIFE AND WIN (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 11:00-11:30 A.M.
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. This educational/informational series seeks to educate young viewers with teen success stories and segments focusing on school, sports, arts, and health, and promotes themes such as social responsibility and volunteerism. Adolescents from all walks of life grapple with a number of pivotal but normal developmental milestones, such as preparing for more independence and responsibility and experiencing change in relationships with family and peers. Live Life and Win features inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The goals of the series are to encourage the audience to explore, discover and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and gain knowledge about life skills necessary to Live Life and Win.
Other Matters (5 of 12) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 10:00-10:30 A.M.
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. Animal Atlas explores the world of wildlife in a blend of education and entertainment. Some episodes focus solely on one animal, whereas others are organized in themes, including habitats, antics, locomotion and animal babies. Endangered species and conservation are also addressed. It gives the viewer a better understanding of how different animal species live and what they need to survive. This series deals with different topics like Animal Appetites, Animal Antics, Animal Babies, and also has shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows viewers go on a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal that takes them into that animal's world as they see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival.
Other Matters (6 of 12) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 11:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
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. This series uses an entertaining on the street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum, then, On The Spot explains the answer to each question. The show is designed to be both educational and entertaining, and 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 (7 of 12) Response
Program Title CAREER DAY (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 9:00-9:30 A.M.
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. Career Day is a television program that introduces our youth to career exploration and awareness. Students often do not know what they want to do and are unsure of potential interests they may have that could be a career. Career Day provides an avenue to view experts in their respective fields as they discuss their work, the education/training needed to prepare for the job, and the experiences that led them to choose their career. To encourage students to make informed decisions, they must be introduced to career awareness, such as the concept that success in most careers requires education and training. Middle school is an ideal age at which to expose students to the challenging world of work. The program's motivational and inspirational message of each guest empowers audiences of all ages to investigate career opportunities, which has been proven to enhance academic performance, facilitate high school completion and encourage postsecondary education. Each segment of Career Day delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children ages 13 and up. Attributes and advice emphasized by guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, dedication, and perseverance children can apply to their lives.
Other Matters (8 of 12) Response
Program Title MADE IN HW: TEEN EDITION (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY, 11:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
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. It is during the adolescent years that career exploration, planning, education, and decision-making begins. There is no question that a career in one of the multimedia industries is among the most popular career choices of adolescents. Although many feel their calling is for a more obvious on-camera career in acting, there are also a number of behind the screen pursuits that make for fulfilling career choices. Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (MIH:TE) was created to provide career information and advice from top Hollywood professionals to 13 to 16-year-old viewers. The goals of this series are the following: To provide for adolescent boys and girls in the 13 to 16 year old age-group an opportunity to explore and learn about the technical, artistic, creative, business, and administrative careers that are a part of the motion picture, television, music video, and home entertainment industries, as well as to learn about some of the skills, personal attributes, techniques, and strategies needed to enter these fields.
Other Matters (9 of 12) Response
Program Title SWAP TV (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 8:30-9:00 A.M.
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. SWAP TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. The series meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The programs explore the opposite lives of the participating youngsters as they learn about different cultures and family settings. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the "swapping" youngsters and what adjustments they make to a different life situation. The program teaches tolerance of various races, creeds and backgrounds while exposing an appreciation to someone else's way of life. It is a good illustration of how young people learn about the lives of their peers from different backgrounds as well as providing valuable information about a variety of lifestyles and familial situations. Each episode is informative, entertaining, and promotes good social values and respect.
Other Matters (10 of 12) Response
Program Title WILD, LTD (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 10:00-10:30 A.M.
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. In each Episode of Wild, Ltd. the camera follows Game Ranger Michelle Garforth-Venter on her adventures both on land and under the water. Michelle meets researchers and veterinarians and learn about their work, suggesting job opportunities in the conservation world. Michelle always teaches about the anatomy of the species at hand, the conservation listing and how we can better preserve their population numbers. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the value of wild spaces and the creatures that live within.
Other Matters (11 of 12) Response
Program Title MADE IN HW: TEEN EDITION (22.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY, 10:30-11:00 A.M.
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. It is during the adolescent years that career exploration, planning, education, and decision-making begins. There is no question that a career in one of the multimedia industries is among the most popular career choices of adolescents. Although many feel their calling is for a more obvious on-camera career in acting, there are also a number of behind the screen pursuits that make for fulfilling career choices. Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (MIH:TE) was created to provide career information and advice from top Hollywood professionals to 13 to 16-year-old viewers. The goals of this series are the following: To provide for adolescent boys and girls in the 13 to 16 year old age-group an opportunity to explore and learn about the technical, artistic, creative, business, and administrative careers that are a part of the motion picture, television, music video, and home entertainment industries, as well as to learn about some of the skills, personal attributes, techniques, and strategies needed to enter these fields.
Other Matters (12 of 12) Response
Program Title DRAGON FLY TV (22.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 8:00-8:30 A.M.
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. Dragonfly TV is a weekly half-hour science television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The series engages young viewers with various scientific projects and provides a variety of information from multiple scientific fields. It also highlights children "doing" projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own.

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