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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | NBC | |
Nielsen DMA | Lansing | |
Web Home Page Address | www.wilx.com |
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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 Program (1 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | The Magic Bus Ride |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:00AM |
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 | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Based on a series of Children's books about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzie, an elementary school teacher and intrepid explorer who piles her students into her Magic School Bus and takes them on amazing field trips to impossible locations. The goal of each field trip to answer questions or learn many new things about the place the class visits. Each episode is a fact filled expedition to places as diverse as the solar system, the human body, or even inside weather systems. The bus transforms to suite the environment and the kids freely explore and share their learning with each other and with Ms. Frizzle, who nudges her students to "make connections" and answer their own questions with research. The class pet, Lizzie, a large lizzard, accompanies the class on their field trips. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Magic Bus Ride |
List date and time rescheduled | June 12: 12:00NOON |
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 # | June 4, |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (2 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Heroes Among Us |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 1:15PM |
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. | Heroes among us explores the lives of courageous Americans who have chosen to help others and work for their fellow humans, without seeking recognition or reward. I each show the audience will see both dramatic and emotionally uplifting stories. Each episode features stories of extreme pathes, with dramatic reenactments and interview. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Turbo Dogs |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10AM |
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 | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series follows a group of six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imports information on the mechanics of racing like directionality and the concepts of distance and time. The tags at the end of each episode reterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Turbo Dogs |
List date and time rescheduled | 06/12/11 11:00AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-06-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (4 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Shelldon |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10:30A |
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 | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Shelldon is an animated series about a school aged yoka shell named Shelldon. He lives with his adoptive family, the Clams, in Shell Land, an undersea community populated by all sorts of sea species. Shelldon and his best friends, Connie (a cowry shell mollusk) and Herman (a hermit crab) face a specific challenge in every episode. The problem may be managing a bully, improving their grades, learning how to be altruistic, or protecting their envioronment from the natural and man-made disasters. In all cases, they rely on Dr. Shell, the most ventured intellectual and elder in Shell Land who teaches them and give them opportunities to harness their potential and solve the problem. Each episode provides a direct social-emotional lesson and many episodes provide informational content relating to the sea life habitat of Shell Land and environmental conservation. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Shelldon |
List date and time rescheduled | June 12, 11:30A |
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 # | June 4, 2011 |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (5 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Willa's Wild Life |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:00PM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Willa's Wild Life is an enchanting series about a little girl's unique home life that is sure to keep you in stiches and warm your heart. Willa's Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa, an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escalate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father, and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Willa's Wild Life |
List date and time rescheduled | May 28 9:00AM |
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 # | mAY 28 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Willa's Wild Life |
List date and time rescheduled | June 12: 1:00PM |
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 # | June 4- |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (6 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Pearlie |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:30P |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pearlie recounts the weekly escapades of an optimistic, amiable fairy who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to maintain order in Jubilee Park. She lives among a dozen assorted characters, including her fairy best friends Opal and Jasper, a garden elf, a wood nymph, possum, bats, other fairies, rats, a small colony of fleas, a lizard and her arch rival, Saphira who is also her fairy cousin. While Pearlie is very likable she is a bit of a busy body who likes to arrange things according to over ambitious plans that ultimately get her in trouble. She gets along with everyone so ultimately every problem is solved and Pearlie learns a lesson. However, her greatest challenges are usually presented by her one enemy, the bully and via Saphira. Fortunetly, Pearlie rises to Saphira's challenges, not with meanness but by outwitting her. Overall, learning is a constant process of Perlie because she has big responsibilites. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pearlie |
List date and time rescheduled | May 28: 9:30A |
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 # | May 28 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pearlie |
List date and time rescheduled | June 12: 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 # | June 4 |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (7 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Laura McKenzie's Traveler |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday: 1:15PM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
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. | Laura McKenzie is the world's most trusted and experienced travel host. She has been around the world many times. She has pioneered voluntourism taking celebrity friends to far away destinations to not only see the sights, but to learn about and help those less fortunate. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays, 1:15PM |
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. | Sports Stars of Tomorrow provides the information and examples of how teenage contempories, can and are achieving positive things thru the disciplines and dedication experienced in sports, thru team and individual competition. It also includes inspirational stories of youth with physical handicaps, who have overcome their limitations and challenges to succeed in sports and life. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Exploration |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 1:15PM |
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. | Stars Jarod Miller's travels each week as he looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes, there's always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | BABAR |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:30AM |
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 | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff,Babar is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | BABAR |
List date and time rescheduled | June 12/ 12:30PM |
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 # | June 4, |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (11 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Mad About Money |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 1:15PM |
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. | Mad about Money conveys important messages about Life Skills such as persoanl finance, health and nutrition, fitness, conversatio and decision making in a fun and entertaining way. Each episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer created questions about life's issues. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | In The Zone |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 1:15PM |
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. | Ervin Magic Johnson along with friends Karim Abdul Jabbar, Carmelo Anthony, Kenny "The Jet"Smith, Jimmy Connors, Mike Schmidt and many more teach kids of all ages the importance of conditioning, excercise, nutrition and education, both on and off the court. The show features all sports not just basketball. In the Zone shows kids that with dedication and the right attitude, they have the ability to make a difference. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Adventure |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 1:15PM |
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 Adventure is a live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spneds time with nature's creature across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro social values within an environmental responsible universe. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturday, 5;00AM |
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. | An emmy award winning Journalists who has covered news events around the globe, hosts Animal Rescue. Animal Rescue includes dramatic rescues of all types of animals around the world. The camera captures athe actual rescue in progress and is for family viewing and does not contain depictions of animals suffering. Every story has a happy ending and positive outcome. The show also includes safety tips for animal care and treatment. The program is labled TVG. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | No |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
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? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Date Time |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) | Response |
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Program Title | The Outdoorsman |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sunday, 11:30A |
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. | To establish as a major force in the entertainment and education of young people and their families of the sporting industry. To give all people of all ages motivation and inspiration to enjoy the great ourdoors and follow their dreams of travel adventure and exploration. To also teach people the key role sportsmen and women play in the countries overall game and management and habitat programs. The Outdoorsman with Buck McNeely is a program that entertains, educates and promotes a healthy respect for the outdoor lifestyle. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | No |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
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? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Date Time |
Question | Response |
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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 | Judy Kirk |
Address | 500 American Rd. |
City | Lansing, |
State | MI |
Zip | 48911 |
Telephone Number | 517-393-0110 |
Email Address | judy.kirk@wilx.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. |
Other Matters (1 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Pearlie |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:30P |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pearlie recounts the weekly escapades of an optimistic, amiable fairy who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to maintain order in Jubilee Park. She lives among a dozen assorted characters, including her fairy best friends Opal and Jasper, a garden elf, a wood nymph, possum, bats, other fairies, rats, a small colony of fleas, a lizard and her arch rival, Saphira who is also her fairy cousin. While Pearlie is very likable she is a bit of a busy body who likes to arrange things according to over ambitious plans that ultimately get her in trouble. She gets along with everyone so ultimately every problem is solved and Pearlie learns a lesson. However, her greatest challenges are usually presented by her one enemy, the bully and via Saphira. Fortunetly, Pearlie rises to Saphira's challenges, not with meanness but by outwitting her. Overall, learning is a constant process of Perlie because she has big responsibilites. |
Other Matters (2 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Willa's Wild Life |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:00PM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Willa's Wild Life is an enchanting series about a little girl's unique home life that is sure to keep you in stiches and warm your heart. Willa's Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa, an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escatlate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father, and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way. |
Other Matters (3 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Laura McKenzie's Traveler |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday: 1:15PM |
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. | Laura McKenzie is the world's most trusted and experienced travel host. She has been around the world many times. She has pioneered voluntourism taking celebrity friends to far away destinations to not only see the sights, but to learn about and help those less fortunate. |
Other Matters (4 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Turbo Dogs |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series follows a group of six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imports information on the mechanics of racing like directionality and the concepts of distance and time. The tags at the end of each episode reterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs. |
Other Matters (5 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | The Magic Bus |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Based on a series of Children's books about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzie, an elementary school teacher and intrepid explorer who piles her students into her Magic School Bus and takes them on amazing field trips to impossible locations. The goal of each field trip to answer questions or learn many new things about the place the class visits. Each episode is a fact filled expedition to places as diverse as the solar system, the human body, or even inside weather systems. The bus transforms to suite the environment and the kids freely explore and share their learning with each other and with Ms. Frizzle, who nudges her students to "make connections" and answer their own questions with research. The class pet, Lizzie, a large lizzard, accompanies the class on their field trips. |
Other Matters (6 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | BABAR |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:30A |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff,Babar is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. |
Other Matters (7 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Star of Tomorrow |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday: 1:15PM |
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. | Sports Stars of Tomorrow provides the information and examples of how teenage contempories, can and are achieving positive things thru the disciplines and dedication experienced in sports, thru team and individual competition. It also includes inspirational stories of youth with physical handicaps, who have overcome their limitations and challenges to succeed in sports and life. |
Other Matters (8 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Heroes Among Us |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 1:15PM |
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. | Heroes among us explores the lives of courageous Americans who have chosen to help others and work for their fellow humans, without seeking recognition or reward. I each show the audience will see both dramatic and emotionally uplifting stories. Each episode features stories of extreme pathes, with dramatic reenactments and interview. |
Other Matters (9 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | In The Zone |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 1:15PM |
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. | Ervin Magic Johnson along with friends Karim Abdul Jabbar, Carmelo Anthony, Kenny "The Jet"Smith, Jimmy Connors, Mike Schmidt and many more teach kids of all ages the importance of conditioning, excercise, nutrition and education, both on and off the court. The show features all sports not just basketball. In the Zone shows kids that with dedication and the right attitude, they have the ability to make a difference. |
Other Matters (10 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Mad About Money |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday: 1:15PM |
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. | Mad about Money conveys important messages about Life Skills such as persoanl finance, health and nutrition, fitness, conversatio and decision making in a fun and entertaining way. Each episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer created questions about life's issues. |
Other Matters (11 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Shelldon |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10:30A |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Shelldon is an animated series about a school aged yoka shell named Shelldon. He lives with his adoptive family, the Clams, in Shell Land, an undersea community populated by all sorts of sea species. Shelldon and his best friends, Connie (a cowry shell mollusk) and Herman (a hermit crab) face a specific challenge in every episode. The problem may be managing a bully, improving their grades, learning how to be altruistic, or protecting their envioronment from the natural and man-made disasters. In all cases, they rely on Dr. Shell, the most ventured intellectual and elder in Shell Land who teaches them and give them opportunities to harness their potential and solve the problem. Each episode provides a direct social-emotional lesson and many episodes provide informational content relating to the sea life habitat of Shell Land and environmental conservation. |
Other Matters (12 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Exploration |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 1:15PM |
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. | Stars Jarod Miller's travels each week as he looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes, there's always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor. |
Other Matters (13 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Adventure |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 1:15PM |
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 Adventure is a live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spneds time with nature's creature across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro social values within an enviromental responsible universe. |
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