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2.
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).
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3.00 hours
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3.
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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 3(a).
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TV Guide, TV Data, Tribune Media Services, The Palm Beach Post, The Sun Sentinel, The Stuart News, The St. Lucie News Tribune and the Indian River Press Journal.
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4.
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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 Analog Core Program #1
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Origin
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Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (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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Saturdays at 10:30AM
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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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12 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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In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with Nature's creatures across the continents. Jack interviews professionals about each animal and habitat, teaching young viewers as he goes.
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Title of Analog Core Program #2
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Origin
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Wild America (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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Saturdays at 11:00AM
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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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12 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 objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.
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Title of Analog Core Program #3
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Origin
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Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (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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Saturdays at 11:30AM
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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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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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This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
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Title of Analog Core Program #4
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Origin
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Zula Patrol (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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Saturdays at 12:00PM
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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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3 years
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6 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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Based on the book series by Deborah Manchester, "Zula Patrol" teaches science and astronomy to a target audience of 4-8 year old children. The Zula Patrol is agroup of six animated aliens, headed by Captain Zula, who carry out a variety of scientific space missions. Over the course of the story, the audience learns different facts about a specific space topic, such as stars, planets, orbits, moons, asteroids, comets, gravity and space probes.
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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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3.00 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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Y
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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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168.00 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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3.00 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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Titan TV, TV Data and Tribune Media Services
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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 Exploration with Jarod Miller
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SYNDICATED
|
|
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 11:00AM
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12
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1
|
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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
|
|
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
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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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13
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1
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1
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| Preemption #1 |
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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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01/03/2009
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01/09/2009 11:00AM
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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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OTHER
|
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Title of Digital Core Program #2
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Origin
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Wild America
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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 11:30AM
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12
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1
|
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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
|
Y
|
|
12 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.
|
|
Total Times Aired
|
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
|
|
13
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1
|
1
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| Preemption #1 |
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
|
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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01/03/2009
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01/09/2009 10:00AM
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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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OTHER
|
|
Title of Digital Core Program #3
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Origin
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Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
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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
|
|
Saturdays at 12:00PM
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12
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1
|
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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
|
Y
|
|
13 years
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16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
|
|
Total Times Aired
|
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
|
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
|
|
13
|
1
|
1
|
| Preemption #1 |
|
Date Preempted/Episode #
|
If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
|
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
|
|
01/03/2009
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01/09/2009 1:00PM
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N
|
|
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
|
Y
|
|
Reason for Preemption
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OTHER
|
|
Title of Digital Core Program #4
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Origin
|
|
Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
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SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
|
Number of Pre-emptions
|
|
Sundays at 11:00AM
|
12
|
1
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
E/I Symbol Used As Required
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
Y
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
|
|
Total Times Aired
|
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
|
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
|
|
13
|
1
|
1
|
| Preemption #1 |
|
Date Preempted/Episode #
|
If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
|
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
|
|
01/04/2009
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01/09/2009 2:00PM
|
N
|
|
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
|
Y
|
|
Reason for Preemption
|
OTHER
|
|
Title of Digital Core Program #5
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Origin
|
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Wild America
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SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
|
Number of Pre-emptions
|
|
Sundays at 11:30AM
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12
|
1
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
E/I Symbol Used As Required
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
Y
|
|
12 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.
|
|
Total Times Aired
|
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
|
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
|
|
13
|
1
|
1
|
| Preemption #1 |
|
Date Preempted/Episode #
|
If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
|
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
|
|
01/04/2009
|
01/09/2009 12:00PM
|
N
|
|
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
|
Y
|
|
Reason for Preemption
|
OTHER
|
|
Title of Digital Core Program #6
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Origin
|
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Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
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SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
|
Number of Pre-emptions
|
|
Sundays at 12:00PM
|
12
|
1
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
E/I Symbol Used As Required
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
Y
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
|
|
Total Times Aired
|
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
|
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
|
|
13
|
1
|
1
|
| Preemption #1 |
|
Date Preempted/Episode #
|
If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
|
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
|
|
01/04/2009
|
01/09/2009 3:00PM
|
N
|
|
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
|
Y
|
|
Reason for Preemption
|
OTHER
|
|
|
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?
|
Y
|
|
|
(b)
|
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
|
14.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #1
|
Origin
|
|
Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (analog & digital)
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 10:30AM
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
12 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with Nature's creatures across the continents. Jack interviews professionals about each animal and habitat, teaching young viewers as he goes.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #2
|
Origin
|
|
Wild America (analog & digital)
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 11:00AM
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
12 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #3
|
Origin
|
|
Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (analog & digital)
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 11:30AM
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #4
|
Origin
|
|
Babar (analog & digital)
|
NETWORK
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 12:00PM
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
4 years
|
8 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, Babar is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #5
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Origin
|
|
Zula Patrol
|
NETWORK
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 12:30PM
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
4 years
|
8 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
Based on the book series by Deborah Manchester, "Zula Patrol" teaches science and astronomy to a target audience of 4-8 year old children. The Zula Patrol is agroup of six animated aliens, headed by Captain Zula, who carry out a variety of scientific space missions. Over the course of the story, the audience learns different facts about a specific space topic, such as stars, planets, orbits, moons, asteroids, comets, gravity and space probes.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #6
|
Origin
|
|
My Friend Rabbit
|
NETWORK
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 1:00PM
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
4 years
|
8 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
My Friend Rabbit is an animated show with two lead characters, Rabbit and Mouse, who work together to tackle challenges that are characteristic of the childhood experience. With each episode, Rabbit and Mouse, along with other friends, face a unique dilemma that compels them to think creatively about how to approach and solve their problem by trying out different solutions and persisting with new ideas when one fails.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #7
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Origin
|
|
Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (repeat from analog on digital multicast)
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays and Sundays at 11AM, and 12PM
|
52
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #8
|
Origin
|
|
Wild America (repeat from analog for digital multicast)
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30AM
|
26
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
12 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.
|
|
|
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)?
|
Y
|
|
16.
|
|
Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
|
|
|
|
|
Name
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Telephone Number
|
|
Bernadette O'Grady
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(561) 653-5680
|
|
Address
|
E-mail Address
|
|
1100 Banyan Blvd.
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brogrady@wptv.com
|
|
City
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State
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ZIP Code
|
|
West Palm Beach
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FL
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33401
|
|
|
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.
|
|
On the first weekend of January the station switched from using NBC as the provider of WeatherPlus for our secondary digital channel. Therefore we were unable to run children's programming until the following Friday when our automated system could be programmed for syndicated rebroadcasts.
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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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WPTV Television Station, Scripps Howard Broadcasting Co.
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Date
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04/07/2009
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