| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Binghamton | |
| Web Home Page Address | http://www.BinghamtonHomepage.com |
| Question | Response |
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| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | |
| 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 | |
| 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: | |
| 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? | |
| 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? |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PETS.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26 9:30-10:00 AM ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 8 |
| 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. | Pets.TV is a television program that provides educational and informational segments exposing the target audience of young viewers to everything Pets. The upbeat contemporary presentation relates pets to their lives and interests. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. Professionals share personal experiences of featured animals and/or related products. In these segments the excitement and love of working with pets is expressed. The motivational and inspirational message of each guest empowers audiences of all ages to pursue more information and education about everything pets. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 9:30am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. Broadcast on channel 20 analog |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/29/2015 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 | 2015-08-29 |
| Episode # | 8/29/2015 / 706A-R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/11/2015 7:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 / 702A-R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/15/2015 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 | 2015-08-15 |
| Episode # | 8/15/2015 / 722A-R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/22/2015 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 | 2015-08-22 |
| Episode # | 8/22/2015 / 705A-R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/19/2015 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-19 |
| Episode # | 9/19/2015 / 801A |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/12/2015 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 | 2015-09-12 |
| Episode # | 9/12/2015 / 708A-R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/8/2015 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 | 2015-08-08 |
| Episode # | 8/8/2015 / 721A-R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PETS.TV |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/26/2015 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-26 |
| Episode # | 9/26/2015 / 802A |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26, 10:30am -11:00am ET channel 20 analog |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Astroblast!" follows the adventures of a crew of space animals who run the Astroblast Space Station - the coolest hangout in the galaxy. The team of animals who run it are the best of friends - Comet, Halley, Sputnik, Radar and Jet - all under the watchful eye of Sal the Octopus. But when you stick five friends with very different personalities in one place - things are bound to get messy. Through it all, the "Astroblast!" crew accept their differences, help one another, make new friends, and discover that getting along is always out of this world. Every day brings a new adventure - big and small - whether it involves getting ready for a surprise birthday party for a Gremulon princess, dealing with demanding dairy-obsessed customers from the Milky Way, making peace between two spaceships of hungry space pirates, or helping a scary-looking, but shy, visitor make friends when no one will sit with him at lunch. "Astroblast!" is a Sprout original series that is co-produced with Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc, the global children's publishing, education and media company. Astroblast! is inspired by the books of the same name by award-winning author and illustrator Bob Kolar. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 10:30am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Astroblast |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/4/2015 1:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 / ATB 102 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26 9:00-9:30AM channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 8 |
| 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. | Exploration preserves your instinct to explore. Exploration with Jarod Miller, is an engaging, energetic journey around the natural world as seen through the eyes of zoologist Jarod Miller and the animals he loves. Exploration with Jarod Miller brings people to the animals they might not otherwise experience and sometimes brings the animals to the people in amusing and unexpected ways. And Jarod is uniquely qualified to bridge this gap, being a passionate, unabashed animal lover who at the age of 25 became the youngest ever Executive Director of an accredited zoo, the Binghamton Zoo in upstate New York. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 9am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. Broadcast on channel 20 analog |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/11/2015 7:00am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 / 303 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/8/2015 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-08-08 |
| Episode # | 8/8/2015 / 307 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/15/2015 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-08-15 |
| Episode # | 8/15/2015 / 308 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/26/2015 8:00am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-26 |
| Episode # | 9/26/2015 / 314 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/12/2015 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-12 |
| Episode # | 9/12/2015 / 312 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/22/2015 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-08-22 |
| Episode # | 8/22/2015 / 309 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/29/2015 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-08-29 |
| Episode # | 8/29/2015 / 310 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/19/2015 8:00am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-19 |
| Episode # | 9/19/2015 / 313 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26, 10:00AM -10:30am ET channel 20 analog |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave is Sprout's newest original series that follows best friends Ruff-Ruff (an excitable puppy), Tweet (a lovable and thoughtful chick), and Dave (a unique, blue panda) on a day of adventure, discovery and play. Each episode will reveal a new adventure about making choices and encourages viewers to watch the show while accessing a companion interactive mobile app. Broadcast on channel 20 analog. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 10:00am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. Broadcast on channel 20 analog |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/4/2015 1:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 / RTD 102 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Earth to Luna |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26, 11:30am -12:00pm ET channel 20 analog |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Earth to Luna! follows the adventures of a little girl who's completely, undeniably and passionately into just one thing: science. For Luna, a six-year-old girl, the earth is a giant laboratory and she dives into every new experience with boundless energy and enthusiasm along with her little brother Jupiter and pet ferret Clive. What most of us ignore, Luna notices and cannot rest until she is able to answer the question, "Why is this happening?" There is nothing Luna won't do to find the answers to her scientific questions. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 11:30am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Earth to Luna |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/4/2015 2:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 / ETL 102 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazytown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26, 11:00am -11:30am ET channel 20 analog |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. Broadcast on channel 20 analog only. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 11:00am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Lazytown |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/4/2015 2:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 / LZT101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26, 12:30pm -1:00pm ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 8 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Tree Fu Tom follows the adventures of Tom a boy who straps on a power belt and through the power of movement magic called 'Tree Fu', can transform into a tiny, mighty magical superhero and travel to a wondrous enchanted kingdom called Treetopolis that exists inside a tree in his back garden. Tree Fu Tom encourages viewers to be active by jumping, making physical moves and saying specific words to "send the magic" to Tom. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 12:30pm. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/8/2015 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 | 2015-08-08 |
| Episode # | 8/8/2015 / TFT119 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/19/2015 9:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-19 |
| Episode # | 9/19/2015 / TFT125 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/22/2015 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 | 2015-08-22 |
| Episode # | 8/22/2015 / TFT121 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/12/2015 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 | 2015-09-12 |
| Episode # | 9/12/2015 / TFT124 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/15/2015 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 | 2015-08-15 |
| Episode # | 8/15/2015 / TFT120 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/29/2015 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 | 2015-08-29 |
| Episode # | 8/29/2015 / TFT122 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/5/2015 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 | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 / TFT115 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/26/2015 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 | 2015-09-26 |
| Episode # | 9/26/2015 / TFT126 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Poppy Cat |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7/4-9/26, 12:00pm -12:30pm ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Based on the award-winning books by British illustrator and author Lara Jones, Poppy Cat is an adorable and curious feline who loves to explore with her colorful mix of animal friends. First published in 2003 in the UK (with over 2.5 million copies sold worldwide since then), Poppy Cat was specifically written, and now animated, for a preschool audience. Each adventure is told from the point-of-view of Lara, a young girl with a vivid imagination and extraordinary storytelling ability who talks to her faithful cat Poppy. They travel to destinations full of fantasy and magic for fun-filled adventures in pirate ships, hot air balloons and rocket rides. Poppy Cat is aired exclusively in the U.S. on Sprout and on NBC Kids. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 12:00pm. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Poppy Cat |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/5/2015 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 | 2015-07-11 |
| Episode # | 7/11/2015 PCT 120 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Poppy Cat |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/26/2015 / 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 | 2015-09-26 |
| Episode # | 9/26/2015 / PCT206 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Poppy Cat |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/19/2015 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 | 2015-09-19 |
| Episode # | 9/19/2015 / PCT205 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| 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 | James LaVasser |
| Address | 203 Ingraham Hill Road |
| City | Binghamton |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13903 |
| Telephone Number | 607-771-3434 ext 1400 |
| Email Address | JimLaVasser@nc34.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. | Children's PSA's aired: Autism - aired 48 times over the quarter. Community Engagement College Course - aired 32 times over the quarter. Foundation For A Better Life - aired 71 times over the quarter. Boy Scouts of America - aired 20 times over the quarter. |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazytown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10/3-12/26, 12:00 - 12:30 PM ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 12:00pm. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PETS.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10/3-12/26, 9:30am-10:00am channel 20 analog |
| 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. | Pets.TV is a television program that provides educational and informational segments exposing the target audience of young viewers to everything Pets. The upbeat contemporary presentation relates pets to their lives and interests. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. Professionals share personal experiences of featured animals and/or related products. In these segments the excitement and love of working with pets is expressed. The motivational and inspirational message of each guest empowers audiences of all ages to pursue more information and education about everything pets. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 9:30am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. Broadcast on channel 20 analog |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10/3-12/26, 12:30-1:00 PM ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Tree Fu Tom follows the adventures of Tom a boy who straps on a power belt and through the power of movement magic called 'Tree Fu', can transform into a tiny, mighty magical superhero and travel to a wondrous enchanted kingdom called Treetopolis that exists inside a tree in his back garden. Tree Fu Tom encourages viewers to be active by jumping, making physical moves and saying specific words to "send the magic" to Tom. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 12:30pm. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10/3-12/26, 10:30 - 11:00 AM ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Astroblast!" follows the adventures of a crew of space animals who run the Astroblast Space Station - the coolest hangout in the galaxy. The team of animals who run it are the best of friends - Comet, Halley, Sputnik, Radar and Jet - all under the watchful eye of Sal the Octopus. But when you stick five friends with very different personalities in one place - things are bound to get messy. Through it all, the "Astroblast!" crew accept their differences, help one another, make new friends, and discover that getting along is always out of this world. Every day brings a new adventure - big and small - whether it involves getting ready for a surprise birthday party for a Gremulon princess, dealing with demanding dairy-obsessed customers from the Milky Way, making peace between two spaceships of hungry space pirates, or helping a scary-looking, but shy, visitor make friends when no one will sit with him at lunch. "Astroblast!" is a Sprout original series that is co-produced with Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc, the global children's publishing, education and media company. Astroblast! is inspired by the books of the same name by award-winning author and illustrator Bob Kolar. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 10:30am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Clangers |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10/3-12/26, 11:00-11:30 AM ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A community of pinkish, pointy-nosed, inquisitive and charming creatures, the Clangers love their family and speak in a funny whistle-ese, inviting children to join in their wonder of the larger universe. Broadcast on channel 20 analog only. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 11:00am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Earth to Luna |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10/3-12/26, 11:30 - 12:00 PM ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Earth to Luna! follows the adventures of a little girl who's completely, undeniably and passionately into just one thing: science. For Luna, a six-year-old girl, the earth is a giant laboratory and she dives into every new experience with boundless energy and enthusiasm along with her little brother Jupiter and pet ferret Clive. What most of us ignore, Luna notices and cannot rest until she is able to answer the question, "Why is this happening?" There is nothing Luna won't do to find the answers to her scientific questions. Broadcast on channel 20 analog This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 11:30am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10/3-12/26, 10:00 -10:30 AM ET channel 20 analog |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave is Sprout's newest original series that follows best friends Ruff-Ruff (an excitable puppy), Tweet (a lovable and thoughtful chick), and Dave (a unique, blue panda) on a day of adventure, discovery and play. Each episode will reveal a new adventure about making choices and encourages viewers to watch the show while accessing a companion interactive mobile app. Broadcast on channel 20 analog. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 10:00am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. Broadcast on channel 20 analog |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10/3-12/26, 9:00am-9:30am channel 20 analog |
| 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. | Exploration preserves your instinct to explore. Exploration with Jarod Miller, is an engaging, energetic journey around the natural world as seen through the eyes of zoologist Jarod Miller and the animals he loves. Exploration with Jarod Miller brings people to the animals they might not otherwise experience and sometimes brings the animals to the people in amusing and unexpected ways. And Jarod is uniquely qualified to bridge this gap, being a passionate, unabashed animal lover who at the age of 25 became the youngest ever Executive Director of an accredited zoo, the Binghamton Zoo in upstate New York. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because: 1) It serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under. 2) It airs at 9am. 3)It is regularly scheduled on Saturday. 4) It is 30:00 minutes in length. 5) the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are specified on air and to program guide publishers. Broadcast on channel 20 analog |
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