| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CW | |
| Nielsen DMA | Minneapolis-St.Paul | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.thecwtc.com |
| 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 | 366.0 |
| 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: | 6.0 |
| 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 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Children Talk |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 9/10-9/24/11, 930am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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 | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each episode of this series provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combined with pratctical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. Each episode includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer session on what they have learned. This program aired on the station's third digital stream, 23.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gina D's Kids Club |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 7/2-9/24/11, 7am, 730am, 8am, 830am, 9am and 7/2-9/3/11, 930am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 75 |
| 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 | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Gina D is a fun-loving, positive role model who has the demeanor and appearance of a young teacher and is playful in her approach to her target audience. In addition to puppets and animated characters, Gina D. is surrounded by a group of whimsical characters which include Simon, Miss Muffin the Cook, Mr. Pockets and Pierre. As the program takes on an interactive quality through questions and reactions from Gina to a multi-culturally diverse group of youngsters who are sometimes on and off the camera, it attains and maintains the attention of young children to help further develop their self-image, social skills, math readiness, and reading readiness. Various themes throughout the program may include bike safety, not talking to strangers, and stopping at traffic lights. Through different scenarios and easily learned original songs, these lessons are imparted to the target audience. This program aired on the station's third digital stream, 23.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday: 7/1-9/30/11, 8am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 highlights challenging and rewarding careers of men and women from around the country in a fun and interesting way. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show tries to help kids answer the age old question; "What do I want to be when I grow up?" This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ultimate Choice |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 7/2-9/24/11, 8am and 830am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed. In each episode, eight teens who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape their values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: drugs, compromise, resolving conflict, teamwork, fear and self-control. This program aired on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 7/2-9/24/11, 730am |
| 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. | Real Life 101 presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in a format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience. This program aired on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 7/2-9/24/11, 9am and 930am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Teen Kids News features weekly educational segments such as "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet the needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program aired on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday: 9/25/11, 11am |
| 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. | On The Spot is hosted by comedian, Eric Schwartz, who randomly interviews people on the street, and asks them questions based on local and national curriculum. The subjects of questions range from geography, history, art, science, mathematics, culture,language, music and sports. The answers to the questions will be addressed with video inserts, graphs or maps for a deeper explanation of the answer. This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday: 7/7-9/29/11, 8am |
| 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. | Each episode Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. He travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit the particular theme, and there is always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor, Jarod is someone viewers can identify with. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday: 9/5-9/26/11, 8am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| 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 features children engaging in various science projects and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science from multiple scientific fields. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Examples of program episodes include studying various ecosystems, sea turtles, and rocket propulsion. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild LTD |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday: 9/25/11, 1130am |
| 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. | Wild LTD is a half hour conservation series, and 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 why/how we can better preserve their population numbers. Each episode is desgined to reveal to children the value of wild spaces and the creatures that live within. This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Magi-Nation |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 7/2-9/24/11, 7am and 730am |
| 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. | Magi-Nation follows the adventures of teenager Tony Jones, whose world is changed when he is mystically transported into a beautiful world known as the Magi. There he meets Edyn and Strag, two young Magi heroes whose mission is to thwart the plans of evildoer, Shadow Magi. Together, they attempt to analyze difficult situations, set appropriate goals and creatively seek solutions to the dilemmas in which they find themselves. Viewers are given the opportunity to see these characters go through the problem solving cycle, and to make use of their unique knowledge base and problem solving skills to address conundrums on their own. This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday: 8/30-9/27/11, 8am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Teen Kids News features weekly educational segments such as "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet the needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program aired on the station's main digital stream 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Beta Records TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 7/2-9/24/11, 7am |
| 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. | BETA Records TV is a music centric series that follows a magazine format that has segments featuring major and indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios. Also featured are "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer and music executive tips, internet heroes, The Vault, which has legendary artists, and discussions about music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. Throughout this program viewers learn the ins and outs of the music business and the influence music has on our culture. This program aired on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday: 7/6-9/28/11, 8am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noonbory and the Super 7 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday: 7/4-8/29/11, 8am and Tuesday: 7/5-8/23/11, 8am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 17 |
| 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. | Noonbory and the Super 7 follows the adventures of a team of animated characters, who represent dynamic forms of the five senses, and their leader Noonbory, who engages them all to work together as a team. In each episode, the Borys highlight instances in which assistance, cooperation and leadership result in success, while a group of mischief makers, called Gurys, demonstrate how taking greedy, selfish and deceptive actions leads to problems. Major educational objectives of the program include: encouraging viewers to develop positive personal qualities and pro-social behaviors including helpfulness, kindness, generosity, initiative, compassion and leadership; teaching viewers to critically assess and value their own capabilities and skills; and aiding viewers to accept and appreciate the competencies and differences in others. This program aired on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | Steve Lunde |
| Address | 1540 Como Avenue |
| City | St. Paul |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55108 |
| Telephone Number | 651-646-2300 |
| Email Address | slunde@sbgnet.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. | WUCW sponsored the Free To Be Green Campaign which is designed to create environmental awareness and offers the community simple steps to help the environment. This year's event was held on September 17th at the Como Park Zoo. Families received a Green Guide Passport to use at the various conservation stations set up throughout the zoo to get answers to the environmental questions on the passport. When completed they received a stamp on the passport which was good for a prize. Families could participate in various activities like Recycle Time Trials, Seeing the inside of a hybrid mass transit bus and learning about E85 fuel and how it is made. The Minnesota Globe of Business teamed with WUCW to encourage viewers to nominate an outstanding Junior or Senior High School student to be featured in the end credits of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader. WUCW aired a variety of public service announcements such as; Drug Free America, Conserving Energy, Better Life: Reaching Out To Other Children, Ad Council: College Mural, Shriner's Hospital, American Dentist Assocation: Take care of your teeth, Project Road Block: Don't Drink and Drive, Better Life: Encouragement, World Wildlife Federation: respect wildlife, YMCA: Live a Healthy Lifestyle. |
| Other Matters (1 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Magi-Nation |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 10/1-12/31/2011, 7am and 730am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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 changed when he is mystically transported into a beautiful world known as the Magi. There he meets Edyn and Strag, two young Magi heroes whose mission is to thwart the plans of evildoer, Shadow Magi. Together, they attempt to analyze difficult situations, set appropriate goals and creatively seek solutions to the dilemmas in which they find themselves. Viewers are given the opportunity to see these characters go through the problem solving cycle, and to make use of their unique knowledge base and problem solving skills to address conundrums on their own. This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Other Matters (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday: 10/2-12/25/11, 11am |
| 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. | On The Spot is hosted by comedian, Eric Schwartz, who randomly interviews people on the street, and asks them questions based on local and national curriculum. The subjects of questions range from geography, history, art, science, mathematics, culture,language, music and sports. The answers to the questions will be addressed with video inserts, graphs or maps for a deeper explanation of the answer. This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Other Matters (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Children Talk |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 10/1-12/31/11, 930am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each episode of this series provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combined with pratctical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. Each episode includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer session on what they have learned. This program will air on the station's third digital stream, 23.3. |
| Other Matters (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 10/1-12/31/11, 730am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | Real Life 101 presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in a format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience. This program will air on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Other Matters (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild LTD |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday: 10/2-12/25/11, 1130am |
| 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. | Wild LTD is a half hour conservation series, and 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 why/how we can better preserve their population numbers. Each episode is desgined to reveal to children the value of wild spaces and the creatures that live within. This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Other Matters (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BETA Records TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 10/1-12/31/11, 7am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | BETA Records TV is a music centric series that follows a magazine format that has segments featuring major and indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios. Also featured are "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer and music executive tips, internet heroes, The Vault, which has legendary artists, and discussions about music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. Throughout this program viewers learn the ins and outs of the music business and the influence music has on our culture. This program will air on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Other Matters (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday: 10/5-12/28/11, 8am |
| 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 ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Other Matters (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ultimate Choice |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 10/1-12/31/11, 8am and 830am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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 provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed. In each episode, eight teens who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape their values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: drugs, compromise, resolving conflict, teamwork, fear and self-control. This program will air on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Other Matters (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday: 10/8-12/30/11, 8am |
| 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 highlights challenging and rewarding careers of men and women from around the country in a fun and interesting way. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show tries to help kids answer the age old question; "What do I want to be when I grow up?" This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Other Matters (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 10/1-12/31/11, 9am and 930am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Teen Kids News features weekly educational segments such as "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet the needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on the station's secondary digital stream, 23.2. |
| Other Matters (11 of 14) | Response |
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| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday: 10/3-12/26/11, 8am |
| 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 features children engaging in various science projects and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science from multiple scientific fields. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Examples of program episodes include studying various ecosystems, sea turtles, and rocket propulsion. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Other Matters (12 of 14) | Response |
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| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday: 10/4-12/27/11, 8am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Teen Kids News features weekly educational segments such as "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet the needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
| Other Matters (13 of 14) | Response |
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| Program Title | Gina D's Kids Club |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 10/1-12/31/11, 7am, 730am, 8am, 830am, 9am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 70 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Gina D is a fun-loving, positive role model who has the demeanor and appearance of a young teacher and is playful in her approach to her target audience. In addition to puppets and animated characters, Gina D. is surrounded by a group of whimsical characters which include Simon, Miss Muffin the Cook, Mr. Pockets and Pierre. As the program takes on an interactive quality through questions and reactions from Gina to a multi-culturally diverse group of youngsters who are sometimes on and off the camera, it attains and maintains the attention of young children to help further develop their self-image, social skills, math readiness, and reading readiness. Various themes throughout the program may include bike safety, not talking to strangers, and stopping at traffic lights. Through different scenarios and easily learned original songs, these lessons are imparted to the target audience. This program will air on the station's third digital stream, 23.3. |
| Other Matters (14 of 14) | Response |
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| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday: 10/6-12/29/11, 8am |
| 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. | Each episode Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. He travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit the particular theme, and there is always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor, Jarod is someone viewers can identify with. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program will air on the station's main digital stream, 23.1. |
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