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Title of Planned Core Program #1
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Origin
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TAMA & FRIENDS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays, 7-7:30am, 07/06-09/07/02
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10
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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2 years
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7 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Tama's weekly adventures consist of stories that encourage learning and acceptance. The program uses the premise of cats and dogs getting along as a way to reinforce tolerance and appreciation for the differences in people. Each story has a theme that serves as a strong foundation for kids, such as discovering the power of cooperation through working together and that perseverance pays off. The importance of friendship is consistent throughout each episode. Tama and the gang's commitment to one another supports the strength and beauty of friendship.
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Title of Planned Core Program #2
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Origin
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SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays, 7:30-8am, 07/06-08/31/02
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9
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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6 years
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11 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Sherlock Holmes In The 22nd Century was produced in consultation with an educational consultant, emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills. The series is designed to build problem solving and informational management skills and to model the pro-social values and behaviors associated with enduring friendships and effective teamwork. Problem solving themes are illustrated in each episode which also demonstrate fundamental principles of gathering, evaluating and interpreting information and using it to imagine, present and test plausible scenarios. It is the intent of the series to motivate children to see critical thinking and team problem-solving as exciting, fun and within their capacity.
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Title of Planned Core Program #3
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Origin
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WILD MOMENTS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays, 12-12:30pm, 7/6-9/7; Sundays, 11-11:30am, 7/7-9/8; Saturdays, 7-7:30am, 9/14-9/28
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23
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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12 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Focuses on mysteries of animal life in North America, introducing young people to animals' habitats, their babies, how they eat, sleep and survive in the wild. Uses television to bridge the gap between man and nature by demonstrating why animals are so important to the planet and that we have common needs: clean air, clean water, food, shelter and open space. Each show enhances awareness of the wonderful world of wildlife in a fun and educational way.
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Title of Planned Core Program #4
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Origin
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ANIMAL MIRACLES
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays, 12:30-1pm, 07/06-09/07/02; Sundays, 11:30a-12N, 07/07-09/08/02
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20
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Animal Miracles dramatizes true-life stories of real people and animals who meet life's challenges with bravery, determination and ingenuity. The objective of the program is to provide viewers with examples of situations that require ethical choices, to identify and select among alternative responses when facing personal, interpersonal, and social dilemmas, and to respect, appreciate and interact positively with animals and people.
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Title of Planned Core Program #5
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Origin
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CITY GUYS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Monday - Friday, 9-9:30am, 09/09-09/30/02
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16
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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City Guys was produced in consultation with an educational consultant, focusing on the learning process of teenagers about the realities of life and that actions have consequences. The show follows the encounters and problem-solving of five teenagers and the guiding hand of their understanding but tough principal, through eventful school years at a Manhattan high school. The cast is ethnically diverse. In each episode the cast starts at one level of knowledge and understanding. By the end of the episode they have moved to another level of understanding and decision making skills. The message is always integral to the plot and present throughout the episode.
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Title of Planned Core Program #6
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Origin
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BABY LOONEY TUNES
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays, 7:30-8am, 09/07-09/28/02
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4
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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2 years
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5 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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To help viewers to gain meaningful life skills and behaviors, such as following directions, being a member of a team, making new friends, and dealing with being sick. To teach viewers to critically assess and value their own capabilities and skills, leading to an appropriate sense of self-esteem, self-confidence and independence. To aid viewers to learn to accept and appreciate competencies and differences in others, leading to the development of openness, trust, tolerance, and respect. To assist viewers to learn and employ sound critical thinking and problem solving skills. To encourage viewers to develop positive personal qualities and pro-social behaviors, including honesty, kindness, initiative, earnestness, compassion, cooperation, helpfulness, sharing and leadership. To teach and provide practice to viewers on fundamental knowledge-based learning and skills including the alphabet, numbers, colors, sequences, directions, and elementary science.
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