Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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7.
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(a)
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.
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3.50 hours
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(b)
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Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?
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N
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(c)
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If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.
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Y
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If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.
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(None Required)
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8.
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(a)
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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.
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3.50 hours
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(b)
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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. §73.671.
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3.50 hours
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9.
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(a)
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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. §73.673?
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Y
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(b)
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Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
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Cable Guide, THE CW Network, Lynchburg News & Advance, Tribune Media Services, TV Data, TV Guide & Video Viewing, Inc.
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10.
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Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
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Title of Digital Core Program #1
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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 Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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MONDAY'S AT 7:30AM
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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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 Atlas
maintains a high level of educational value. It has addressed issues
appropriate for both general public and the secondary classroom with a
presentation that included large numbers of clips, wide ranging
photography, fast-paced editing, and a non-condescending vocabulary
level. The programs in the latest series of Animal Atlas happily
maintain those strengths. Entertaining the viewer with wit and
observation augments the educational integrity of its content. The
level of humor, like the level of vocabulary, is most suited for middle
school (ages 13-16) with applications of topic that could extend into
the higher grades. There are sound cues, visual elements, and a general
tone that supports the delivery of educational material in a way that
is appropriate for entertainment television. The data delivered and the
content communicated is absolutely educational in nature and value but
done in a way that would hold the attention of the target viewer.
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Title of Digital Core Program #2
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Origin
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BEAKMAN'S WORLD
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:30am
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26
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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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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Celebrated
performance artist Paul Zaloom stars as Beakman, a humorous, always
inquisitive and never boring scientist who has dedicated himself to
answering kids' questions. Each upbeat half-hour in "Beakman's World"
takes audiences of all ages on an exciting journey of discovery. Main
topics spin off into subsets of questions and answers that reveal the
relationships between principles of science and nature, and how they
impact our daily lives. Akin to the comic, Beakman responds to queries
by performing various eye-opening experiments to demonstrate how the
world works. Topics are addressed with cutting-edge humor and
state-of-the-art visuals designed to make learning fun. Joining Beakman
in his never-ending quest "onward for science" has been a succession of
laboratory denizens. Phoebe (Senta Moses), Liza (Eliza Schneider) and
Josie (Alanna Ubach), Beakman's young apprentices, have taken turns
throughout the four seasons assisting the scientist with his
experiments and keep him from straying too far off the subject.
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Title of Digital Core Program #3
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Origin
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REALLY WILD ANIMALS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Wednesdays at 7:30am
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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7 years
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10 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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"Really Wild Animals" offers a useful array of examples for children of how we can
understand, respect, and appreciate the world of the other living organisms that share our planet
without anthropomorphosis of other creatures. The episodes still show the natural ways in which we
as humans can relate to the many other living species. The many examples of scientific research, of
human rescue and care facilities for species such as eagles and wild horses, and the importance of
natural habitat preservation all bring children a sense of fellowship with the animal world and greater
understanding of nature.
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Title of Digital Core Program #4
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Origin
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ANIMAL ATLAS CLASSICS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Fridays at 7:30am
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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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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The Animal Atlas
Classic collection maintains the series connection with educational
standards consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the
natural sciences. The episode reviewed moves viewers though the
taxonomy of the animal kingdom with attention to defining
characteristics. References to the habitat and differentiation of the
animal kingdom complement the overview of the components of biological
life in the visible world. Example: The animal kingdom is one of the
three main taxonomic divisions in which organisms or life forms are
classified. The admirable education content is saved from the dryness
of a lecture by the ironic juxtaposition of the narrative and images:
in this case, a bored animal that the narrator cajoles. The music track
is clearly intended to entertain.
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Title of Digital Core Program #5
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Origin
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KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturdays at 7:00am & 7:30am
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26
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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4 years
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6 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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"Krypto The
Superdog" is intended to acquaint youngsters with the meaning of
heroism and to inspire them to act proactively, righteously, and
heroically in their own lives. On the surface, Krypto appears to be a
normal, loyal and fun-loving mutt. He is a playful companion to his
young master Kevin and an integral member of a distinctive community of
neighborhood pets. But Krypto also has super powers which he uses for
ethical actions, pro-social behavior and heroic deeds. Teaching
children the importance of using ones abilities effectively for just
causes.
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11.
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(a)
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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 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?
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Y
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(b)
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If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of
repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved
were aired.
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(None Required)
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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14.
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Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming.
Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
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Title of Planned Core Program #1
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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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Mondays at 7:30am
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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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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 Atlas
maintains a high level of educational value. It has addressed issues
appropriate for both general public and the secondary classroom with a
presentation that included large numbers of clips, wide ranging
photography, fast-paced editing, and a non-condescending vocabulary
level. The programs in the latest series of Animal Atlas happily
maintain those strengths. Entertaining the viewer with wit and
observation augments the educational integrity of its content. The
level of humor, like the level of vocabulary, is most suited for middle
school (ages 13-16) with applications of topic that could extend into
the higher grades. There are sound cues, visual elements, and a general
tone that supports the delivery of educational material in a way that
is appropriate for entertainment television. The data delivered and the
content communicated is absolutely educational in nature and value but
done in a way that would hold the attention of the target viewer.
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Title of Planned Core Program #2
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Origin
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BEAKMAN'S WORLD
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:30am
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26
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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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Celebrated
performance artist Paul Zaloom stars as Beakman, a humorous, always
inquisitive and never boring scientist who has dedicated himself to
answering kids' questions. Each upbeat half-hour in "Beakman's World"
takes audiences of all ages on an exciting journey of discovery. Main
topics spin off into subsets of questions and answers that reveal the
relationships between principles of science and nature, and how they
impact our daily lives. Akin to the comic, Beakman responds to queries
by performing various eye-opening experiments to demonstrate how the
world works. Topics are addressed with cutting-edge humor and
state-of-the-art visuals designed to make learning fun. Joining Beakman
in his never-ending quest "onward for science" has been a succession of
laboratory denizens. Phoebe (Senta Moses), Liza (Eliza Schneider) and
Josie (Alanna Ubach), Beakman's young apprentices, have taken turns
throughout the four seasons assisting the scientist with his
experiments and keep him from straying too far off the subject.
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Title of Planned Core Program #3
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Origin
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REALLY WILD ANIMALS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Wednesdays at 7:30am
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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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7 years
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10 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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"Really Wild Animals" offers a useful array of examples for children of how we can
understand, respect, and appreciate the world of the other living organisms that share our planet.
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Title of Planned Core Program #4
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Origin
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ANIMAL ATLAS CLASSICS
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
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Fridays at 7:30am
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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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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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The Animal Atlas
Classic collection maintains the series connection with educational
standards consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the
natural sciences. The episode reviewed moves viewers though the
taxonomy of the animal kingdom with attention to defining
characteristics. References to the habitat and differentiation of the
animal kingdom complement the overview of the components of biological
life in the visible world. Example: The animal kingdom is one of the
three main taxonomic divisions in which organisms or life forms are
classified. The admirable education content is saved from the dryness
of a lecture by the ironic juxtaposition of the narrative and images:
in this case, a bored animal that the narrator cajoles. The music track
is clearly intended to entertain.
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Title of Planned Core Program #5
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Origin
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KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG
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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 at 7:00am & 7:30am
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26
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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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4 years
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6 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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|
"Krypto The
Superdog" is intended to acquaint youngsters with the meaning of
heroismand to inspire them to act proactively, righteously, and
heroically in their own lives. On the surface, Krypto appears to be a
normal, loyal and fun-loving mutt. He is a playful companion to his
young master Kevin and an integral member of a distinctive community of
neighborhood pets. But Krypto also has super powers which he uses for
ethical actions, pro-social behavior and heroic deeds. Teaching
children the importance of using ones abilities effectively for just
causes.
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15.
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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. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?
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Y
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16.
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Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
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Name
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Telephone Number
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JOE SPENCER
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540-344-2127
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Address
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E-mail Address
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WWCW-DT, 2618 Colonial Ave. SW
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JSPENCER@FOX2127.COM
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City
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State
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ZIP Code
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ROANOKE
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VA
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24015
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17.
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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 non-core 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. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
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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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Name of Licensee
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Signature
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WWCW-DT, Grant Broadcasting System II, Inc.
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Date
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06/27/2007
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