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

FRN:
0023513849
File Number:
CPR-124495
Submit Date:
10/07/2011
Call Sign:
WKTV
Facility ID:
60654
City:
UTICA
State:
NY
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/07/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2011

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 NBC
Nielsen DMA Utica
Web Home Page Address www.wktv.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 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(13)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 13) Response
Program Title THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is based on series of classic books for children about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzle, 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 suit 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 lizard, accompanies the class on their field trips.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
List date and time rescheduled Sat., 7/9/2011, 2:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-07-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (2 of 13) Response
Program Title WILLAS WILD LIFE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:00PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This is an animated series centered on a six year old girl and her menagerie of animals. Willa lives at home with her father and pets, an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, penguins, and lots of rabbits. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements of her team, Willa works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence, and become altruistic. With help from her animal friends, Willa figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the cool group. She realizes that asking questions is better than jumping to conclusions. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program WILLAS WILD LIFE
List date and time rescheduled Sat., 9/17/2011, 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 2011-09-17
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program WILLAS WILD LIFE
List date and time rescheduled Sun, 7/10/2011, 12:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-07-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (3 of 13) Response
Program Title PEARLIE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This is an animated comedy series based on the children's book series Pearlie the Park Fairy by Wendy Harmer. Pearlie is an optimistic, light hearted fairy who sees the good in everybody, but often gets into situations because her desire to help is larger than her capacity to deliver. Since Pearlie was appointed by Fairy Head Quarters to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order she has constant challenges with her basic goal of keeping everyone happy and making sure the park functions smoothly. Her nemesis and cousin Saphira, often takes advantage of the good nature which requires that Pearlie must also frequently outwit the park bully. In each episode, we see Pearlie approach new tasks and problems with a great deal of enthusiasm, but without the organization required to get the job done. Through plot developments and with the assistance of her friends, Opal and Jasper, she learns what to do and what not to do in each situation so the park can be restored to order.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program PEARLIE
List date and time rescheduled Sat., 9/17/2011, 9:30AM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-09-17
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program PEARLIE
List date and time rescheduled Sun., 7/10/2011, 1:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-07-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (4 of 13) Response
Program Title MAGI NATION Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 7:00AM & 7:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program follows the adventures of teenager Tony Jones, whose world is forever changed when he is mystically transported into a beautiful world far beyond imagination that was created a millennium ago by a powerful race known as the Magi. Here Tony meets Edyn and Strag, two young Magi heroes in training, who help him discover his vast new magical environment. However, all is not perfect in this new world as the Moonlands of Magi-Nation are threatened by the evil Shadow Magi. It is up to this young trio and their vast collection of Dream Creatures to thwart the evildoers' plans and protect their world. This program aired on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 13) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 12:30PM
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 program was created by the award-winning producers of the long running Educational and Informational show, Animal Atlas. The program is based on the Common Core State Standards, established last year by the National Governors Association and Council of Chief State Officers. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an attempt to set a national curriculum to bridge the standards gap between states. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. The program explains the answer to each question. The pedagogical approach of testing first and explaining the answer second has been shown to enhance retention and understanding. This program aired on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 13) Response
Program Title MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: Teen Edition Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:30PM & 12:30PM and Sunday, 11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 25
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 objective of this series is 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. It is the goal of the show producers to provide the young audience with enough background so that their own career exploration, planning, education and decision-making can begin. The Career and Guidance Model that surrounds the Teen Edition of Made In Hollywood is guided by a five step framework. This program aired on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 13) Response
Program Title TURBO DOGS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:00AM
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program is an animated show based on the books, Racer Dogs, by Bob Kolar. The 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 imparts information on the mechanics of racing such as directionality and concepts of distance and time. The social emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate 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

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program TURBO DOGS
List date and time rescheduled Sat., 7/9/2011, 1:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-07-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (8 of 13) Response
Program Title SHELLDON
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:30AM
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program is an animated series about a school aged yoka shell mollusk 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 and Herman, 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 environment from natural and man made disasters. In all cases, they rely on Dr. Shell, the most venerated intellectual and elder in Shell Land who teaches them and gives 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

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program SHELLDON
List date and time rescheduled Sat., 7/9/2011, 2:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-07-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (9 of 13) Response
Program Title WILD LTD. Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 11:00AM
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 program is a half hour series created and designed with the focus of educating and entertaining children from 13 to 16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Game Ranger Michelle Garforth Venter on her adventures both on land and under the water. Michelle meets researchers and veterinarians and learns 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. This program aired on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 13) Response
Program Title LIVE LIFE & WIN Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 12:00PM
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. The series provides 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. This program aired on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 13) Response
Program Title ELIZABETH STANTON GREAT BIG WORLD Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:00PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 2
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 Stantons Great Big World provides dynamic core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Award-winning teen hostess Elizabeth Stanton and select 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. Various age-appropriate global issues are introduced to the viewing audience through in depth and thoughtful interviews with Elizabeth, her travel buddies, and the friends they meet along their journey. In addition, Elizabeth and friends' personal hands-on experiences in the field both inspire teens to engage in selfless, helping behaviors in addition to educating them on where and how to find volunteer opportunities. This program aired on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 13) Response
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff. It 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 peoples 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

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program BABAR
List date and time rescheduled Sun, 7/10/2011, 12:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-07-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (13 of 13) Response
Program Title EDGEMONT Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 11:00AM, 11:30AM, 12:00PM & 12:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
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 program is designed to entertain its core teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. This program aired on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
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 Tom Coyne
Address 5936 Smith Hill Road
City Utica
State NY
Zip 13502
Telephone Number (315) 733-0404
Email Address tcoyne@wktv.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. BROADCAST EFFORTS Public Service Announcements WKTV broadcasts public service announcements designed to enhance the education of children in the target audience of our network programming. Special emphasis is placed on areas of education, physical and mental health, personal safety, anti-drug information and better decision making. In addition to locally produced and broadcast Public Service Announcements aired by WKTV, the stations efforts are augmented by PSAs produced and presented on the NBC network. NON-BROADCAST EFFORTS Internships and Shadowing The Oneida Herkimer County BOCES operates a program for high school students called New Visions. The program is intended to provide a more intensive opportunity for high school students with special career interests to get first hand experience in their chosen field. WKTV participated in the New Visions program and provided internships for local students. Two high school students participated in the program at WKTV during the third quarter of 2011. The program was on hiatus, due the summer school break, until the second week of September. In August, 2011, the Utica City School District began a search for a new School Superintendent. The UCSD asked for volunteers from the community to serve as committee members to help the district in the search process. WKTV's Program Director, Tom Coyne, who is also the station's Children's Programming Coordinator, volunteered to be a member of the community committee. His tenure on the committee ended when the UCSD Board of Education made their selection of a new Superintendent.

Other Matters (12)

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Other Matters (1 of 12) Response
Program Title TURBO DOGS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TURBO DOGS is a show about six canine friends Dash, GT, Clutch, Stinkbert, Strut, and Mags, who have their own distinct characteristics but share a common love of racing cars. The fastest dogs in Racerville, the Turbo Dogs often compete with one another in races. The dogs each have their own racers, which they maintain regularly, and that are equipped with individual GPS systems to help and guide them. Each story begins with one of the Turbo Dogs encountering a problem that must be resolved while preparing to compete. Usually, the Turbo Dog learns his or her lesson through experience and accountability for negative behavior. Social emotional messages about sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, and fairness developed in the story are emphasized in a separate tag at the end of each episode. This program will air on WKTV, Digital Chanel 29.
Other Matters (2 of 12) Response
Program Title MAGI NATION Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 7:00AM & 7:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Magi-Nation follows the adventures of teenager Tony Jones, whose world is forever changed when he is mystically transported into a beautiful world far beyond imagination that was created a millennium ago by a powerful race known as the Magi. Here Tony meets Edyn and Strag, two young Magi heroes in training, who help him discover his vast new magical environment. However, all is not perfect in this new world as the Moonlands of Magi-Nation are threatened by the evil Shadow Magi. It is up to this young trio and their vast collection of Dream Creatures to thwart the evildoers' plans and protect their world. This program will air on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Other Matters (3 of 12) Response
Program Title WILD LTD. Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays, 11:00AM
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 program is a half hour series created and designed with the focus of educating and entertaining children from 13 to 16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Game Ranger Michelle Garforth Venter on her adventures both on land and under the water. Michelle meets researchers and veterinarians and learns 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. This program will air on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Other Matters (4 of 12) Response
Program Title ON THE SPOT Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays, 12:30PM
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 program challenges viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. Among a field of narrowly-focused E/I programs, this program stands out as most the scholastically diverse and enriching educational program on television. One of the show's creators and producers is Peter McDonnell, a curriculum and education specialist who has designed curriculums for Oregon State University and created science, math, reading, social studies, history, art, and health content for the country's leading K-12 educational publishers, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This program will air on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Other Matters (5 of 12) Response
Program Title LIVE LIFE & WIN Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays, 12:00PM
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 goals of the series are to encourage its audience in its target age group to explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams. The program promotes learning about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams. The show also encourages the exploring of volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions. The objective is to gain knowledge about life skills necessary to "Live Life and Win!" This program will air on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Other Matters (6 of 12) Response
Program Title MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: Teen Edition Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:30PM and Sundays, 11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The objective of MADE in HOLLYWOOD: Teen Edition is 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. It is the goal of the show producers, while recognizing that many factors go into obtaining a position in any industry, to provide the young audience with enough background so that their own career exploration, planning, education and decision-making can begin. The Career and Guidance Model that surrounds the program is guided by a five step framework. This program will air on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Other Matters (7 of 12) Response
Program Title THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:00AM
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 Magic School Bus is based on series of books about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzle, 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 suit 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 lizard, accompanies the class on their field trips. The content of the show is appropriate for children from ages 4 to 9 and in addition to all the factual content, the children also have a socio-emotional problem to solve that is embedded into the story line. This program will air on WKTV, Digital Chanel 29.
Other Matters (8 of 12) Response
Program Title ELIZABETH STANTON GREAT BIG WORLD Ch. 29.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:00PM
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 accordance with the 1990 Children's Television Act (CTA), Elizabeth Stantons Great Big World achieves the goals of providing children with a television show that meets the core programming requirements as determined by the FCC. It contains friendship as 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 opportunities, social dynamics, action and adventure, arts and entertainment, national customs, local transportation and trivia. The series highlights the need for volunteering and helping behavior, not only in geographic areas of near proximity, but also around the world. Each episode presents social responsibility and selfless behavior in a positive and encouraging manner. This program will air on WKTV D2.2, Digital Channel 29.2.
Other Matters (9 of 12) Response
Program Title SHELLDON
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. SHELLDON is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk adopted by the Clam family and living with them in the family owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowry shell classmate of Shelldon also live at the inn. Shelldon and his buddies, Herman and Connie, always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the community. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the childrens key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode, the children learn a significant social emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. This program will air on WKTV, Digital Chanel 29.
Other Matters (10 of 12) Response
Program Title WILLAS WILD LIFE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:00PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This is an animated series featuring a six year old girl, Willa, who is permitted to share her home with an ever growing menagerie of animals, an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, three penguins, and lots of rabbits. These creatures speak to Willa, offering her advice and friendship from each of their respective points of view. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. Her animals and best friend Dooley help her develop solutions to overcome each challenge. With the support of Dooley, the animals and praise from her dad, Willa finds ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence, and become altruistic. This program will air on WKTV, Digital Chanel 29.
Other Matters (11 of 12) Response
Program Title PEARLIE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. PEARLIE is an animated comedy series based on the book series Pearlie the Park Fairy by Wendy Harmer. Pearlie is an optimistic, light hearted fairy who sees the good in everybody, but often gets into situations because her desire to help is larger than her capacity to deliver. Aimed for an audience within the 4 to 8 year old range, PEARLIE focuses on the importance of following the rules, using good judgment and learning how to avoid getting into trouble. In each episode, we see Pearlie approach new tasks and problems with a great deal of enthusiasm, but without the organization required to get the job done. Through plot developments and with the assistance of her friends, Opal and Jasper, she learns what to do and what not to do in each situation so the park can be restored to order. This program will air on WKTV, Digital Chanel 29.
Other Matters (12 of 12) Response
Program Title BABAR
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. BABAR, based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, 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 peoples 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. This program will air on WKTV, Digital Chanel 29.

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