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Title of Planned Core Program #1
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Origin
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LAZYTOWN
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday 7-7:30a
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13
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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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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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This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "krytonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, ,who seeks to return Lazytonw to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulfness and other age-appropriate life lessons. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's Rules.
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Title of Planned Core Program #2
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Origin
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MISS SPIDER'S SUNNY PATCH FRIENDS
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday 7:30-8a
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13
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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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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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This program based on the series by David Kirk, follows the adventures of Miss Spider's children and their friends, a hodge-podge of bug creatures of all types. Under the warm and attentive guidance of their parents, the spider children learn that showing kindness toward and understanding of others can be an effective tool in solviing problems. In addition to their pro-social storylines, the episodes also include lessons in "backyard biology." The educational objectives of the program are to help children learn the value of beinig part of a loving, supportive family, and understand the role of family and friends as they begin to engage in new personal and social experiences beyond the home. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's Rules.
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Title of Planned Core Program #3
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Origin
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THE BACKYARDIGANS
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday 8:30-9a
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13
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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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This program centers on three preschool friends, who play together after school in a barrier-less backyard behind their adjacent homes. In each episode, the children imagine an adventure, and their yard is transformed into the setting for the action. The program uses both original and well-known songs to reveal emotion, explicate character and advance the stories. The educational objectives of the program are to nurture children's interest in music, dance and imaginative storytelling, and to use these creative arts to foster children's cognitive and emotional development. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's Rules.
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Title of Planned Core Program #4
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Origin
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DORA THE EXPLORER
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday 9-9:30a
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13
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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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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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In this series seven year old Dora and her monkey travel companion Boots, invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-solving skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. This progam is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educatitng and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's Rules.
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Title of Planned Core Program #5
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Origin
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LITTLE BILL
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday 9:30-10a
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13
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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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2 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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This is an animated series based on children's books written by Bill Cosby that examines life through the eyes of a five-year old boy eagar to understand his world. Each episode contains two stories in which Little Bill is faced with a challenge or problem, whether emotional, social or physical, he must solve. The objectives of this series are to encourage children to value themselves and the love and support of their family, friends and community, and to help them develop their social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's Rules.
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Title of Planned Core Program #6
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Origin
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BLUE'S CLUES
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday 10-10:30a
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13
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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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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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In this series, a young adult host - together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler - brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's Rules.
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Title of Planned Core Program #7
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Origin
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ANIMAL ATLAS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturday 10:30-11a
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13
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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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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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This program brings information about the natural world of animals to viewers in a non-didactic, entertaining way. Its approach in no way diminishes the learning that takes place when observations lead to conclusions - and young minds will draw many conclusions about the natural world shown in this series. The programs consist of original and detailed footage of animals, a narration, and a charming musical score. This is a program young people will watch and learn from.
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Title of Planned Core Program #8
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Origin
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GO, DIEGO, GO
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Saturdays 7:30-8a
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13
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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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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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This series features the Adventures, explorations, and special scientific discoveries of an eight year old Latino, Diego Marquez (Dora's cousin in "Dora The Explorer"), His eleven year old sister Alicia, a special telescopic camera, a unique rescue backpack, a highly computerized field journal, and a host of friendly, and sometimes, mischievous animals. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's Rules. (This program will go into effect for airing on September 17, 2005 thru September 9, 2006.)
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WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).
I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
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