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TV GUIDE, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, SEATTLE TIMES, TV GUIDE/CANADA, TV WEEK/CANADA, TV VIEW, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES (TV DATA), TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE, VOGEL PUBLISHING, VIDEO VIEWING, SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD, FORTIN PICHE MULTIMEDIA COMM. INC., CKVU/CityTV, BELL EXPRESSVU, AMERICAN PROFILE MAGAZINE, THE OLYMPIAN, EVERETT HERALD, BREMERTON SUN, FYI TELEVISION & TV Hebdo/TVA Publishing.
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Title of Analog Core Program #1
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Origin
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Degrassi: the Next Generation (analog & digital)
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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-Friday, 4-4:30p, 10/1-12/31/07
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64
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2
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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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14 years
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16 years
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Y
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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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"Degrassi: the Next Generation" series was designed for high-school-aged children and adolescents, and addresses important age-relevant topics in a direct and honest fashion. While adolescents will certainly have some awareness of issues presented, the series provides vivid representations of dilemmas along with solid information about how they can be handled. Many of these problems emerge from within the peer culture as well as occasionally from expectations and conflicts that adults may be experiencing. Resolutions emerge through peer discussions and direct experiences. Viewing these situations in the often entertaining and engrossing format of the series may also yield opportunities for teenagers to express any concerns they may have about their own choices and the consequences portrayed in each episode. The Degrassi series exemplifies topics such as bullying, cliques, dating, sexuality concerns, conflicts between friends, relationships with teachers and parents, substance abuse, and school pressures (both intellectual and social). All of these problems reflect concerns youth may encounter in the sometimes-tumultuous world of middle school and high school. The series also addresses the difficulties and opportunities for communication between adolescents and their parents and teachers. Often youth may have difficulty recognizing or expressing and confronting their own issues. Degrassi can act as a catalyst for young people who may be experiencing some of the problems presented on the show. Guides on the Internet are provided for the episodes to parents and teachers to talk with young people. The recurring casts of characters who appear in Degrassi represent a diversity of personalities, ethnic backgrounds, body types and class distinctions, affording the viewers opportunities for identification or modeling behaviors. Each character may demonstrate flaws or misgivings as they experience opportunities for overcoming difficulties, for helping others, and for improving their own character.
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Total Times Aired
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Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
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66
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2
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2
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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10/12/07-4p / #409
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10/12/07 @ 12:30p
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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| Preemption #2 |
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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10/15/07-4p / #409
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10/15/07 @ 12:30p
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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Title of Analog Core Program #2
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Origin
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Adrenaline Project (analog & digital)
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NETWORK
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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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Saturday, 7:30-8a, 10/6-12/29/07
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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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13 years
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16 years
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Y
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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 Adrenaline Project is a health and fitness adventure series designed to inform, instruct and inspire viewers aged 13-16. Through competitive physical challenges and exhilarating sports events, viewers connect with a diverse group of teen athletes as they challenge their physical and mental abilities, enhance their strategic thinking skills and manage excitement, risk and disappointment. Skill development, practice and encouragement enable contestants to bring their personal best into a weekly competition and, win or lose, to take pride in themselves and their accomplishments. Further educational and informational content is provided through an exciting multi-media presentation that offers historical context for the locations and experiences that the athletes encounter, as well as informative insights about physical exercise, teamwork and emotional well-being.
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Title of Analog Core Program #3
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Origin
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ConnectTV (analog & digital)
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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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Saturday, 7:30-8a, 10/6-12/29/07
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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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13 years
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16 years
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Y
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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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ConnectTV provides great information to teens and parents as the program explores the lives of kids, in their own voices, during their every day struggles. The episodes are designed to allow teens to make their own discoveries and to draw their own conclusions. Each 1/2-hr follows three different stories and includes a "Couch Kids" segment where teens gather for a lively, uncensored conversation about the issues at hand. The episodes feature unscripted, real kids who are diverse in race, culture and socio-economic backgrounds. Research shows that this realistic peer-to-peer format is truly effective in engaging the teen viewer and also preventing risky behavior. The stories are presented in a powerful way, and can influence positive behavior and attitudes in kids.
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