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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | NBC | |
Nielsen DMA | Columbus OH | |
Web Home Page Address | http://www.nbc4i.com |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 5.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Earth to Luna |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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 is a Brazilian animated series specifically aimed at teaching 2-5 year old children how to ask questions about nature and science and vigorously pursue the answers. The show encourages curiosity, research and critical thinking. Each episode of the show is focused on a particular creature, object or phenomenon that would be of interest to the target audience. For example, Luna might wonder how she can grow a plant without a seed and finds the answer through her inquiry process. The characters, Luna, Jupiter (her brother,) and Clive (their pet ferret) embark on a research effort that takes the audience through each step that answers their over-arching question. The show uses recurring features, signature phrases and songs to cue the audience when they need to do research, when they transition to the adventure, and when they have reached the ending to review all they've learned. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Earth to Luna |
List date and time rescheduled | Sun, July 19, 12:30-1:00 p.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, July 11/ EETL102DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (2 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazy Town |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:00-9:30 a.m. |
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. | Lazy Town encourages fitness and healthful habits for preschool children. In the imaginary setting of Lazy Town, characters' eating and fitness habits are linked to problem solving in their world. The lead character is Stephanie, a young girl who guides the audience through the story as she and her friends ("human" puppets) and her Uncle (Mayor Milford Meanswell) navigate life within Lazy Town. Robbie Rotten, the underground spy and influencer who personifies the ethos of Lazy Town, is determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids have difficulty with Robbie Rotten, Sportacus, a gymnast/athlete prepared to answer any call for help, comes to the rescue from his home in a zeppelin-like aircraft that hovers over earth. The underlying themes of Lazy Town stress the importance of eating "sports candy" (aka fruits and vegetables), always obtaining sufficient sleep, and going outside to engage in a wide range of physical activities including playing games, competing athletically, and even building forts and play structures. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town |
List date and time rescheduled | Sun, 7/19, 12:00-12:30 p.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, July 11/ ELZT101DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (3 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Saved by the Bell (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:00-10:30 a.m., 10:30-11:00 a.m., 11:00-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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. | "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m. |
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 [RRTD] is a preschool adventure/activity show where the lead characters travel to faraway lands to have adventures with their guide, a hamster named Hatty. Ruff Ruff, the dog, is the most playful of the three; Tweet is a little bird who loves to fly and get creative with her suggestions; and Dave the Panda has a thing for bananas. RRTD might go to the beach, or the mountains, or to strange lands with pillows everywhere; just the sort of place where imagination and logic come together. The settings are always brightly colored and beautiful. And their transport vehicles are Roly-pods, artful go-carts that fit on a spiral ramp that folds in and out of the Spin-Again, a colorful round spinning top with special compartments designed to anchor each vehicle right on the outside rim during the journey. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, July 18, 1:00-1:30 p.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, July 11/ ERTD102H |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (5 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:30-1:00 p.m. |
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, is a live action/animated series about a little boy who lives in a rural area and has a rich fantasy life in the woods behind his home. Tom uses specific movements to summon up magic powers that permit him to morph into an animated hero and fly around in Treetopolis, the fantasy version of his woods. While in Treetopolis, Tom and his friends, Ariella, Twigs, Squirmturn and Zigzoo will invariably run into a problem or disaster that needs fixing. Tom calls upon the audience to practice original dance moves that will bring him "Big World" magic so he and his friends can resolve their challenge of the day. Educational messages reinforce positive socio-emotional content, with examples that model: being loyal to good friends, knowing how to ask for help, doing the right thing instead of what is convenient, making the effort to share rather than being selfish, or relying on teamwork in order to accomplish a goal. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, July 25, 1:00-1:30 p.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, July 11 / ETFT115DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, September 12, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, September 12/ ETFT124DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, August 29, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, August 29/ ETFT122DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, August 22, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, August 22/ ETFT121DG |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, August 15, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, August 15/ ETFT120DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, September 19, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, September 19/ ETFT125DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, August 8, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, August 8/ ETFT119DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, September 26, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, September 26/ ETFT126DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (6 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m., 10:30-11:00 a.m. |
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. | Mystery Hunters explores some of the world's greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters uses science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. The program teaches children how to gather facts, meet with experts, debunk common myths, and offer explanations for legends. 2006 Winner of a Parents' Choice Award. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Astroblast! |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. |
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!, based on the book series "Astroblast!" by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. The station is populated by five animal characters and one 3-eyed octopus of unknown derivation. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament of some sort needing a solution. While these predicaments take place on a space station populated by animal characters and aliens from different galaxies, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to: keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up a space when you've made a mess, rebound from a failure or embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Astroblast! |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, July 18, 1:30-2:00 p.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, July 11/ EATB102DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (8 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Travel Through History (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:00-9:30 a.m., 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
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. | Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in tweens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The series visits diverse locales across the United States from Las Vegas to Key West. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Poppy Cat |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:00-12:30 p.m. |
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. | Poppy Cat, based on the book series by Lara Jones, models the use of imagination and storytelling to encourage creative thinking in viewers. Each episode features the narrator Lara, reading a story about Poppy Cat, to her own cat (who is also named Poppy). She weaves an exciting tale following her imagination, which leads her to distant lands reached by boat, plane, hot air balloon or train. Each story features Poppy Cat as the leader of a group of animal friends, the resident bully Egbert the badger, and other occasionally recurring characters. A prevailing message emerges within each episode to be nice to your friends and always work together. There remains an overarching implicit message within every episode as well: think creatively and exercise your mind through reading and storytelling - for these activities always lead to enjoyment and adventure. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat |
List date and time rescheduled | Sun, July 19, 1:00-1:30 p.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, July 11/ EPCT120DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, September 19, 9:00-9:30 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, September 19/ EPCT205DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat |
List date and time rescheduled | Sat, September 26, 9:00-9:30 a.m. |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sat, September 26/ EPCT206DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (10 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen Adventures (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:00-8:30 a.m., 8:30-9:00 a.m. |
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 | 8 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 8-12. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Our diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. Our educational mission emphasizes the four "C"s as well as the three "R"s - Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
Name of children's programming liaison | Kathleen Lawson |
Address | 3165 Olentangy River Road |
City | Columbus |
State | OH |
Zip | 43202 |
Telephone Number | (614)261-4702 |
Email Address | klawson@wcmh.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. | After due review of internal station records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers, the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with the FCC's commercial limits in children's programs, as specified at 47 C.F.R. 73.670. |
Other Matters (1 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen (4.2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:30-9:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 8-12. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Our diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. Our educational mission emphasizes the four "C"s as well as the three "R"s - Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
Other Matters (2 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Saved by the Bell (4.2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. |
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. | "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
Other Matters (3 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Earth to Luna |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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 is a Brazilian animated series specifically aimed at teaching 2-5 year old children how to ask questions about nature and science and vigorously pursue the answers. The show encourages curiosity, research and critical thinking. Each episode of the show is focused on a particular creature, object or phenomenon that would be of interest to the target audience. For example, Luna might wonder how she can grow a plant without a seed and finds the answer through her inquiry process. The characters, Luna, Jupiter (her brother,) and Clive (their pet ferret) embark on a research effort that takes the audience through each step that answers their over-arching question. The show uses recurring features, signature phrases and songs to cue the audience when they need to do research, when they transition to the adventure, and when they have reached the ending to review all they've learned. |
Other Matters (4 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m. |
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. | Mystery Hunters explores some of the world's greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters uses science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. The program teaches children how to gather facts, meet with experts, debunk common myths, and offer explanations for legends. 2006 Winner of a Parents' Choice Award. |
Other Matters (5 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Travel Thru History (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:00-9:30 a.m. |
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. | Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in tweens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The series visits diverse locales across the United States from Las Vegas to Key West. |
Other Matters (6 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Travel Thru History (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
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. | Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in tweens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The series visits diverse locales across the United States from Las Vegas to Key West. |
Other Matters (7 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:30-1:00 p.m. |
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, is a live action/animated series about a little boy who lives in a rural area and has a rich fantasy life in the woods behind his home. Tom uses specific movements to summon up magic powers that permit him to morph into an animated hero and fly around in Treetopolis, the fantasy version of his woods. While in Treetopolis, Tom and his friends, Ariella, Twigs, Squirmturn and Zigzoo will invariably run into a problem or disaster that needs fixing. Tom calls upon the audience to practice original dance moves that will bring him "Big World" magic so he and his friends can resolve their challenge of the day. Educational messages reinforce positive socio-emotional content, with examples that model: being loyal to good friends, knowing how to ask for help, doing the right thing instead of what is convenient, making the effort to share rather than being selfish, or relying on teamwork in order to accomplish a goal. |
Other Matters (8 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters (4.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. |
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. | Mystery Hunters explores some of the world's greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters uses science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. The program teaches children how to gather facts, meet with experts, debunk common myths, and offer explanations for legends. 2006 Winner of a Parents' Choice Award. |
Other Matters (9 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Astroblast! |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. |
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!, based on the book series "Astroblast!" by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. The station is populated by five animal characters and one 3-eyed octopus of unknown derivation. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament of some sort needing a solution. While these predicaments take place on a space station populated by animal characters and aliens from different galaxies, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to: keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up a space when you've made a mess, rebound from a failure or embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. |
Other Matters (10 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Saved by the Bell (4.2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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. | "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
Other Matters (11 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Clangers |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:00-11:30 a.m. |
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 Clangers is a beloved British series that was originally conceived by Oliver Postgate in 1969 and has been reconceived and invigorated by his son, Daniel Postgate. The show features the Clanger family, small mouse-like creatures that live on Clanger Planet far away from Earth. The members of the family are presented with many unusual challenges that become the center of a dilemma that must be resolved within each episode. Strange visitors arrive out of nowhere and the Clangers have to figure out who and why they are on Clanger Planet. Sometimes they need to help or rescue someone who has become lost. Other times, they are trying to understand outer space; meteors and comets and eclipses of the sun or moon. Each member of the family has a forte', from playing music to knitting or gardening or inventing equipment that comes in handy for some of the problem solving that takes place. |
Other Matters (12 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Saved by the Bell (4.2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:00-10:30 a.m. |
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. | "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
Other Matters (13 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Saved by the Bell (4.2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11:00-11:30 a.m. |
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. | "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
Other Matters (14 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Ruff-Ruff |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m. |
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 [RRTD] is a preschool adventure/activity show where the lead characters travel to faraway lands to have adventures with their guide, a hamster named Hatty. Ruff Ruff, the dog, is the most playful of the three; Tweet is a little bird who loves to fly and get creative with her suggestions; and Dave the Panda has a thing for bananas. RRTD might go to the beach, or the mountains, or to strange lands with pillows everywhere; just the sort of place where imagination and logic come together. The settings are always brightly colored and beautiful. And their transport vehicles are Roly-pods, artful go-carts that fit on a spiral ramp that folds in and out of the Spin-Again, a colorful round spinning top with special compartments designed to anchor each vehicle right on the outside rim during the journey. |
Other Matters (15 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazy Town |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:00-12:30 p.m. |
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. | Lazy Town encourages fitness and healthful habits for preschool children. In the imaginary setting of Lazy Town, characters' eating and fitness habits are linked to problem solving in their world. The lead character is Stephanie, a young girl who guides the audience through the story as she and her friends ("human" puppets) and her Uncle (Mayor Milford Meanswell) navigate life within Lazy Town. Robbie Rotten, the underground spy and influencer who personifies the ethos of Lazy Town, is determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids have difficulty with Robbie Rotten, Sportacus, a gymnast/athlete prepared to answer any call for help, comes to the rescue from his home in a zeppelin-like aircraft that hovers over earth. The underlying themes of Lazy Town stress the importance of eating "sports candy" (aka fruits and vegetables), always obtaining sufficient sleep, and going outside to engage in a wide range of physical activities including playing games, competing athletically, and even building forts and play structures. |
Other Matters (16 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen (4.2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:00-8:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 8-12. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Our diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. Our educational mission emphasizes the four "C"s as well as the three "R"s - Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
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