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

FRN:
0009961889
File Number:
CPR-121516
Submit Date:
07/06/2011
Call Sign:
WRBL
Facility ID:
3359
City:
COLUMBUS
State:
GA
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/06/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2011

General Information

Section Question Response
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 CBS
Nielsen DMA Columbus GA
Web Home Page Address http://www.wrbl.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 4.0
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: 5.0
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(18)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 18) Response
Program Title Wild America (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays 830A 4/4-6/27/11
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. Targeted to kids aged 13-16, the key educational objective is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American Continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis is placed upon protecting the endangered species and the impact humans have on the animals' environment.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 18) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 7AM (4/2-6/25/11)
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 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 18) Response
Program Title Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 830AM 6/29/11
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 1
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 show introduces children to people who have accomplished great things and have a positive message. twins Ariel and Zoey sing for crowds of adoring fans and eli makes them laugh. This show provides core programming in the areas of music, art and history.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 18) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 8AM (4/2-6/25/11)
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 3 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each episode of the show features a real child, who writes for help or advice with a problem to the Doodles, three animated young members of a band. The child then enters the animated world of the Doodlenet, and sets out on an adventure with the band to find a resolution to the problem, with important life lessons imparted in the process. Each episode reinforces the lesson through a musical interlude that encapsulates the educational message. Specific educational objectives of the program include encouraging viewers to develop positive personal qualities such as honesty and initiative, and providing viewers with a basic understanding and appreciation of music. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 18) Response
Program Title Mustard Pancakes (Multi-Cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays 8A 4/4-6/27/11
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 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program features gifted singer/songwriter and children's personality Courtney Campbellas head of a household that is also home to Ooglebery Ink Dog, Tindy Tina Ten Toes and the lone cat, Mr. D. Under her thoughtful and tender care, and guidance, her pets discover the world around them, grow emotionally and find solutions to their daily challenges. Aimed at kids 3-6 years of age, this music driven show celebrates the joys of childhood through the power of music, storytelling and appealing characters.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 18) Response
Program Title HORSELAND - I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11am (4/2-6/25/11)
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 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 18) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7AM (4/3-6/26/11)
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 Rescue seves the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. The program also shows real life in the field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating, and helping various animals as well as exhibiting good social responsiblity and promoting strong personal and community values
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 18) Response
Program Title Mustard Pancakes (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 830A (4/7-6/30/11)
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 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program features gifted singer/songwriter and children's personality Courtney Campbellas head of a household that is also home to Ooglebery Ink Dog, Tindy Tina Ten Toes and the lone cat, Mr. D. Under her thoughtful and tender care, and guidance, her pets discover the world around them, grow emotionally and find solutions to their daily challenges. Aimed at kids 3-6 years of age, this music driven show celebrates the joys of childhood through the power of music, storytelling and appealing characters.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 18) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids Adventures (Multi-cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 8AM (4/1-6/24/11
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This award winning children's program is dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protecting marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, our host Molly and the Aqua-Kids have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 18) Response
Program Title Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 830AM 4/1-6/24/11
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 show introduces children to people who have accomplished great things and have a positive message. twins Ariel and Zoey sing for crowds of adoring fans and eli makes them laugh. This show provides core programming in the areas of music, art and history.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 18) Response
Program Title HORSELAND - II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 1130A (4/2-6/25/11)
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 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 18) Response
Program Title Angel's Friends (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 8AM 4/7-6/30/11
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 provides core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens including social themes and coping strategies through school life of animated teenaged angels learning to be guardian angels and their nemesis, the Devils, who are practicing to become guardian devils. Kids are taken on an inspiratinal journey that stirs their spirit and provides moral tools for the decisions they face in everyday life. The multi-ethnic angels serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as "the right to say no", the meaning of heroism, bullying, and other issues of concern to young teens.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 18) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 7AM (4/2-6/25/11)
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 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 18) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge (Multi-cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays 830A 4/5-6/28/11
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 show delivers to our nation's youth the kind of entertainment value they enjoy watching while promoting a value system that enforces a strong sense of purpose and worthiness. The series is made up of stories of young achievers taped all over the U.S., introduced by celebrities in their field of talent. This program is developed to help with the challenges youth and all of us face in life.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 18) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids Adventures (Multi-cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 8AM 4/6-6/29/11
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This award winning children's program is dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protecting marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, our host Molly and the Aqua-Kids have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (16 of 18) Response
Program Title TROLLZ
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 830AM (41/29/11)
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TROLLZ is an animated series about five teenage girls growing up in a magic and colorful world, who live by the credo B.F.F.L. - Best Friends for Life. The magic in their lives is interwoven into real-world type experiences through which they learn to engage in problem solving, creative thinking, and cooperative strategy skills. The series also provides an opportunity for the five girls to learn how to cope with some of the social and emotional issues of self-esteem relating to physical features and other personal attributes, emerging friendships and peer-group relationships, and other experiences found in Trollzopolis. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (17 of 18) Response
Program Title In The Zone (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays 8AM 4/5-6/28/11
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. Magic Johnson along with his sports friends teach teens the importance of conditioning and education in order to master the intracacies of sports ranging from basketball to baseball to football to any many other popular sports.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (18 of 18) Response
Program Title Beta Records (multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 830AM 4/6-6/22/11
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. This educational and instructional music series follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major and indie artist interviews, tutorials and how-to's, producer and executive music tips, internet heroes, "The Vault" - legendary artists and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

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 RANDY INGRAM
Address 1350 13TH AVENUE
City COLUMBUS
State GA
Zip 31901
Telephone Number 706-323-3333
Email Address ringram@wrbl.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 has terminated analog programming.The licensee's response to question 7(b)therefore assumes that the stations current main program stream serves as the equivalent to the station's former analog channel. After due review of internal station records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers, the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with the FCC's commercial limits in children's programs,as specified at 47 C.F.R. section 73.670 with respect to all programs specifically designed for children ages twelve and under. In addition to the educational or informational programs listed in this report, the station broadcast the following programs specifically designed for children ages twelve and under that were not "educational or informational" programming: None

Other Matters (17)

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Other Matters (1 of 17) Response
Program Title HORSELAND I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 11-1130A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (2 of 17) Response
Program Title HORSELAND II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 1130A-12P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (3 of 17) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids Adventures (Multi-cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 8-830A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This award winning children's program is dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protecting marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, our host Molly and the Aqua-Kids have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore.
Other Matters (4 of 17) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge (Multi-cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAYS 830-9A
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 show delivers to our nation's youth the kind of entertainment value they enjoy watching while promoting a value system that enforces a strong sense of purpose and worthiness. The series is made up of stories of young achievers taped all over the U.S., introduced by celebrities in their field of talent. This program is developed to help with the challenges youth and all of us face in life.
Other Matters (5 of 17) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 730-8A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (6 of 17) Response
Program Title Wild America (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAYS 830-9A
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. Targeted to kids aged 13-16, the key educational objective is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American Continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis is placed upon protecting the endangered species and the impact humans have on the animals' environment.
Other Matters (7 of 17) Response
Program Title Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 830-9A
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 show introduces children to people who have accomplished great things and have a positive message. twins Ariel and Zoey sing for crowds of adoring fans and eli makes them laugh. This show provides core programming in the areas of music, art and history.
Other Matters (8 of 17) Response
Program Title Mustard Pancakes (Multi-Cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAYS 8-830A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program features gifted singer/songwriter and children's personality Courtney Campbellas head of a household that is also home to Ooglebery Ink Dog, Tindy Tina Ten Toes and the lone cat, Mr. D. Under her thoughtful and tender care, and guidance, her pets discover the world around them, grow emotionally and find solutions to their daily challenges. Aimed at kids 3-6 years of age, this music driven show celebrates the joys of childhood through the power of music, storytelling and appealing characters.
Other Matters (9 of 17) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids Adventures (Multi-cast on DT 3.2)-RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAYS 8-830A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This award winning children's program is dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protecting marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, our host Molly and the Aqua-Kids have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore.
Other Matters (10 of 17) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 7-730A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (11 of 17) Response
Program Title Beta Records (multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAYS 830-9A
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 and instructional music series follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major and indie artist interviews, tutorials and how-to's, producer and executive music tips, internet heroes, "The Vault" - legendary artists and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture.
Other Matters (12 of 17) Response
Program Title Mustard Pancakes (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled THURSDAYS 830-9A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program features gifted singer/songwriter and children's personality Courtney Campbellas head of a household that is also home to Ooglebery Ink Dog, Tindy Tina Ten Toes and the lone cat, Mr. D. Under her thoughtful and tender care, and guidance, her pets discover the world around them, grow emotionally and find solutions to their daily challenges. Aimed at kids 3-6 years of age, this music driven show celebrates the joys of childhood through the power of music, storytelling and appealing characters.
Other Matters (13 of 17) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 8-830A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each episode of the show features a real child, who writes for help or advice with a problem to the Doodles, three animated young members of a band. The child then enters the animated world of the Doodlenet, and sets out on an adventure with the band to find a resolution to the problem, with important life lessons imparted in the process. Each episode reinforces the lesson through a musical interlude that encapsulates the educational message. Specific educational objectives of the program include encouraging viewers to develop positive personal qualities such as honesty and initiative, and providing viewers with a basic understanding and appreciation of music. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (14 of 17) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7A-730A
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 Rescue seves the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. The program also shows real life in the field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating, and helping various animals as well as exhibiting good social responsiblity and promoting strong personal and community values
Other Matters (15 of 17) Response
Program Title In The Zone (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAYS 8-830A
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. Magic Johnson along with his sports friends teach teens the importance of conditioning and education in order to master the intracacies of sports ranging from basketball to baseball to football to any many other popular sports.
Other Matters (16 of 17) Response
Program Title TROLLZ
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 830-9A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TROLLZ is an animated series about five teenage girls growing up in a magic and colorful world, who live by the credo B.F.F.L. - Best Friends for Life. The magic in their lives is interwoven into real-world type experiences through which they learn to engage in problem solving, creative thinking, and cooperative strategy skills. The series also provides an opportunity for the five girls to learn how to cope with some of the social and emotional issues of self-esteem relating to physical features and other personal attributes, emerging friendships and peer-group relationships, and other experiences found in Trollzopolis. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (17 of 17) Response
Program Title Angel's Friends (Multi-cast on DT 3.2) - RTV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled THURSDAYS 8-830A
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 provides core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens including social themes and coping strategies through school life of animated teenaged angels learning to be guardian angels and their nemesis, the Devils, who are practicing to become guardian devils. Kids are taken on an inspiratinal journey that stirs their spirit and provides moral tools for the decisions they face in everyday life. The multi-ethnic angels serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as "the right to say no", the meaning of heroism, bullying, and other issues of concern to young teens.

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