KSDK
Children's TV Programming Report Amendment
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MULTIMEDIA KSDK, LLC
Jennifer Johnson, Esq.
Covington & Burling, LLP
One CityCenter, 850 Tenth St. NW
FCCParalegals@cov.com
Jennifer Johnson , Esq .
Covington & Burling, LLC
Affiliated network NBC
Nielsen DMA St. Louis
Web Home Page Address www.ksdk.com
Program Title LIVE LIFE AND WIN (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 9:30-10:00AMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Live Life and Win features inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, community; consider topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition.
Program Title THE CHICA SHOW (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 3
Number of Preemptions 10
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 10
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 10
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Chica Show features a five-year-old "baby" chick that spends her day with her parents in their costume shop, the Coop. The shop's one employee, Kelly, doubles as Chica's nanny and the ensemble is rounded out with Bunji, a large floppy eared rabbit, and Stitches, a straw mannequin that sits in the window. In each episode Chica develops or encounters a problem that she cannot immediately resolve. Usually her issues involve impulse control, distractibility, judgment, and inter-personal behaviors. She and Kelly usually work on the problem through an adventure--a fantasy transformation to animation-when Bunji and Stitches come alive and join Chica and Kelly for the problem solving process. The core educational content is primarily socio-emotional development as Chica learns how to express herself properly, think before she acts, and interact with others effectively. She often learns that it takes hard work and practice to become proficient at different skills.
Title of Program THE CHICA SHOW
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
List date and time rescheduled 07/02/2016 12:00 PM
Digital Preemption Programs #10
Program Title FOOD FOR THOUGHT (Televised on Digital Channel 5.3)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 9:30-10:00AMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Hosted by Claire Thomas, Food For Thought with Claire Thomas, will approach food from a fresh and enlightening perspective. From exploring a wide variety of indigenous foods that are celebrated by cultures across the world to providing easy ways to grow healthy produce within one's own community, Claire will not only showcase her passion for food as a lifestyle but will fulfill her dream of sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with young people.
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 9:00-9:30AMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Live Life and Win features inspirational segments and teens success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, community; consider topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition.
Program Title ALL IN WITH LAILA ALI (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Total times aired 3
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In this half-hour series Laila Ali scours the globe to track down the world's most compelling stories, profiling inspirational athletes, showcasing groundbreaking achievements and extraordinary stories. Exploring the world of sports, culture, travel and adventure, this educational program steps off the beaten track into uncharted territory inspiring audiences to go all in on their dreams.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No
Program Title NINA'S WORLD (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 10:30-11:00AMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Nina's World is an animated show based on a six-year old Latina, who lives in San Antonio, Texas with her parents, who own the local bakery, and her Abuela (grandmother). Her Tio (Uncle) Javier lives nearby and there are lots of different children and adults from several different cultures in the apartment complex and neighborhood where she lives. Nina's best friend is Star, a stuffed starfish pillow character brought to life by Nina's imagination. Each episode features Nina taking on a challenge, solving a problem, or finding a way to help others. She is very confident about her abilities, which sometimes gets her into trouble. However, with encouragement and chiding from Abuela, Nina learns about how to plan her "work," take responsibilty for her actions, and correct her mistakes.
Title of Program NINA'S WORLD
Program Title ASTROBLAST (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 11:30AM-12:00PMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Astroblast, based on the book series by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. Five animal characters and one three-eyed octopus of unknown derivation populate the station. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament needing a solution. While these predicaments take place in a fantasy environment, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up when you've made a mess, rebound from a failure or an embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes.
Program Title RUFF RUFF TWEET AND DAVE (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 8:30-9:00AMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave is an animated show that puts an emphasis on logical thinking and use of language through fun problem-solving adventures. This trio, RRTD, is guided by Hatty, an erudite hamster who wears a hat full of questions. The three characters agree that they would like to take a particular adventure and rev up their Roly-pods, enter the Spin-Again transport vehicle and arrive at their destination. Once there, Hatty challenges them to make decisions and choose options that will lead to success or failure with their quest. Once their mission is complete, they review their effort, assemble the Roly-pods and head home. Their adventures are varied. They might go climb a mountain, design their own fairy tale, or build a sand castle.
Title of Program RUFF RUFF TWEET AND DAVE
Program Title AWESOME ADVENTURES (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Awesome Adventures is a half-hour weekly teen adventure series that is shot in high definition airing 52 weeks a year. The host, as well as two different teens, travel each week to destinations around the world that can be both exotic and remote. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land.
Program Title TERRIFIC TRUCKS (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 10:30-11:00AMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Terrific Truck is a live-action series that follows the exploits of five self-driving, heavy-duty construction trucks. They include Tork, the dump truck, Stotz, the flatbed, Dug, the digger, Blinker, the mini-digger, and Sparky, the front-end loader. The trucks reside in a fully equipped truck yard/rock quarry and work as a team on various building projects that require planning, collaboration and implementation. Each truck brings specific skills to the group. They get challenging job assignments from Mr. Bill Board, a digital outdoor screen that outlines and diagrams the problem to be solved. By allocating the role each truck will perform during the project, the group merges those unique skills to fulfill their respective assignments. Unexpected problems that could compromise their success--such as the weather, broken truck parts, or personal conflicts between the trucks--are addressed and overcome so the job can be completed.
Title of Program TERRIFIC TRUCKS
Program Title THE REAL WINNING EDGE (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is based on role models who are pro-social life choices. Emphasis on being honest, loyal, hard working toward productive goals, and treating others as they would like to be treated, are values emphasized by the positive role models of this program.
Program Title WILD ABOUT ANIMALS (Televised on Digital Channel 5.3)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Wild About Animals is a half-hour animal magazine series. The show is hosted by the Emmy-award winning actress Mariette Hartley. Mariette has committed herself to fighting for the rights of animals for over 20 years. Each episode will consist of four (4) different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals, as well as to educate them further about animals they see everyday.
Program Title EVERYDAY HEALTH (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Everyday Health is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, raise self-esteem, establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. An inspirational program about people who confront challenges by taking control, Everyday Health, through captivating storytelling, reports on amazing teens and other selfless Americans who are "paying it forward," with good will and new ideas that will inspire other teens to take action.
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. On Animal Atlas we travel to the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. We learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptions that allow them to survive and thrive. But best of all, we meet them face to face. Just spin the glove. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find Animal Atlas.
Program Title NOODLE AND DOODLE (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Noodle and Doodle, an instructional series, features creative expression through art and cooking projects around a specific theme. Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Sean's side-kick, Doggity, is an ever-faithful beagle who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank-playing animated characters. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal.
Title of Program NOODLE AND DOODLE
Program Title FLOOGALS (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Floogals is an animated show starring three space aliens--Fleeker, Flo, and Boomer--who have been sent to earth to explore, investigate, discover and report their findings to their superiors at Floogal headquarters. The diminutive Floogals are no taller than a large safety pin and their visual perspective is literally the point of the view of the show. With the multiple challenges of their size and ignorance of all things Hooman (that's Floogal-speak for human), the Floogals have a lot of work on their hands. They are engaged in the dual processes of discovery and problem-solving as nothing on earth is familiar to them. Much like young children, they begin by encountering something new and then go through a comedic multi-step process of watching, listening, touching, and note-taking until they've figured out what and how their new discovery fits into the Hooman universe.
Title of Program FLOOGALS
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 11:30AM-12:00PMCT
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Everyday Health is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, raise self-esteem, establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. An inspirational program about people who confront challenges by taking control, Everyday Health, through captivating storytelling, reports on amazing teens and other selfless Americans who are "paying it forward", with good will and new ideas that will inspire other teens to take action.
Name of children's programming liaison Alicia Elsner
Address 1000 Market Street
City St. Louis
State MO
Email Address aelsner@ksdk.com
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 noncore 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. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. Floogals was preempted on 7/9/16 due to NBC's coverage of Tour De France. Floogals was preempted on 7/16/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Open Championship Golf. Floogals was preempted on 7/30/16 due to NBC's coverage of Women's British Open Golf. Floogals will be preempted on 8/6/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Floogals was preempted on 8/13/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Floogals was preempted on 8/20/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Nina's World was preempted on 7/9/16 due to NBC's coverage of the European Tour: Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf. Nina's World was preempted on 7/16/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Open Championship Golf. Nina's World was preempted on 7/23/16 due to NBC's coverage of Senior Open Championship Golf. Nina's World was preempted on 7/30/16 due to NBC's coverage of Women's British Open Golf. Nina's World was preempted on 8/6/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Nina's World was preempted on 8/13/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Nina's World was preempted on 8/20/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 7/9/16 due to NBC's coverage of the European Tour: Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 7/16/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Open Championship Golf. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 7/23/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Senior Open Championship Golf. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 7/30/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Women's British Open Golf. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 8/6/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 8/13/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 8/20/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 8/27/16 due to NBC's coverage of Soccer Premier League. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 9/10/16 due to NBC's coverage of the BMW Championship Golf. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 9/17/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Soccer Premier League. Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave was preempted on 9/24/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Tour Championship by Coca-Cola Golf. The Chica Show was preempted on 7/9/16 due to NBC's coverage of the European Tour: Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf. The Chica Show was preempted on 7/16/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Open Championship Golf. The Chica Show was preempted on 7/23/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Senior Open Championship Golf. The Chica Show was preempted on 7/30/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Women's British Open. The Chica Show was preempted on 8/6/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. The Chica Show was preempted on 8/13/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. The Chica Show was preempted on 8/20/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. The Chica Show was preempted on 8/27/16 due to NBC's coverage of Soccer Premier League. The Chica Show was preempted on 9/10/16 due to NBC's coverage of the BMW Championship Golf. The Chica Show was preempted on 9/17/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Soccer Premier League. The Chica Show was preempted on 9/24/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Tour Championship by Coca-Cola Golf. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 7/9/16 due to NBC's coverage of the European Tour: Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 7/16/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Open Championship Golf. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 7/23/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Senior Open Championship Golf. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 7/30/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Women's British Open Golf. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 8/6/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 8/13/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 8/20/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 8/27/16 due to NBC's coverage of Soccer Premier League. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 9/10/16 due to NBC's coverage of the BMW Championship Golf. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 9/17/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Soccer Premier League. Noodle and Doodle was preempted on 9/24/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Tour Championship by Coca-Cola Golf. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 7/9/16 due to NBC's coverage of the European Tour: Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 7/16/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Open Championship Golf. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 7/23/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Senior Open Championship Golf. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 7/30/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Women's British Open Golf. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 8/6/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 8/13/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 8/20/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Olympic Summer Games. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 8/27/16 due to NBC's coverage of Soccer Premier League. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 9/10/16 due to NBC's coverage of the BMW Championship Golf. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 9/17/16 due to NBC's coverage of the Soccer Premier League. Terrific Trucks was preempted on 9/24/16 due to NBC's coverage of The Tour Championship by Coca-Cola Golf. The shortfall in core programming on the station's main stream reported in this 3rd Q will be made up with an expanded list of E/I programming scheduled for the 4th Q (please see Other Matters section for program details). On or about October 25, 2016 Bounce TV notified this station that due to a technical error, three programs aired on Bounce TV without the requisite E/I symbol: All In With Laila Ali, Culture Click and Everyday Health. This error occurred between September 10, 2016 to October 15, 2016. In total, 12 hours of E/I programming did not include an E/I symbol. Bounce TV has informed this station that it has established new processes to ensure the technical issue does not recur. Additionally, the affected programs will be re-broadcast with the E/I symbol on Sundays for six consecutive weeks beginning October 30, 2016 through December 3, 2016.
Program Title GIVE (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Give introduces viewers to the world of philanthropy through the stories of small charities making a big impact. The series features NBC News correspondent and the founder of UNICEF's Next Generation Jenna Bush Hager, esteemed actor Blair Underwood, and passionate celebrity philanthropists from film, television, music, sports, and business who are all on a mission to inspire others to do good. In each episode one of these celebrity ambassadors will visit two charities that use innovation, best practices, and dedication for change in their communities and the world. With the help of some of the country's top foundations, we'll meet these inspiring individuals to see how they do it through the eyes of our celebrity ambassadors.
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. SAME AS ABOVE
Program Title NATURALLY, DANNY SEO (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Naturally, Danny SEO is an educational series for young people and their families seeking a healthier lifestyle by learning the science behind eating well and exercising your mind and body while caring for our planet. Host Danny SEO is America's leading authority on eco-friendly living. Danny has devoted his career to the idea that caring for the environment can go hand-in-hand with enjoying time with family and friends and sharing delicious and healthy meals while creating a healthy and environmentally friendly home.
Program Title THE VOYAGER WITH JOSH GARCIA (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Voyager with Josh Garcia takes viewers on an exciting and immersive journey around the globe with world traveler and host, Josh Garcia. Each episode provides audiences access to the world's most incredible destinations as Josh seeks out the truly authentic experiences one can only find when guided by a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Each week, Josh Garcia brings viewers on an enthralling voyage exploring the people and cultures that make our world so breathtaking.
Program Title JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURE (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAY 10:30-11:00AMCT (10/11/16-12/27/16)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 11:30-12:00PMCT (11/13/16)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 11:30-12:00PMCT
Program Title WILDERNESS VET (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Wilderness Vet hosted by renown veterinarian Dr. Michelle Oakely, features compelling stories from one of the most rugged areas on the planet, the Yukon. Dr. Oakley travels to homes, farms and wildlife preserves across the Yukon to help animals in need. Wilderness Vet will bring viewers closer than ever before to wild animals in their native habitats by showcasing the hard work and dedication involved in their rescue and rehabilitation.
Program Title HEART OF A CHAMPION WITH LAUREN THOMPSON (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson features the powerful and inspiring stories of successful athletes who exemplify what it really means to be a champion. Hosted by Lauren Thompson, host of Golf Channel's Morning Drive, Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson introduces audiences to professional and amateur athletes who have overcome obstacles to ultimately achieve transcendent moments in the world of sports. Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson proves that a champion is not only defined by their speed, strength and agility, but also by their grit, resiliency and heart.
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAY 10:30-11:00AMCT (10/14/16-12/30/16)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 10:00-10:30AMCT (10/16/16-12/25/16)
Program Title ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 12:30-1:00PMCT (10/9/16 and 12/11/16-12/25/16)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:00AMCT (10/12/16-12/28/16)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 10:30-11:00AMCT (10/16/16 and 11/6/16-12/25/16)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In every episode, Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. 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. Filled with energy, youth, and humor, Jarod inspires viewers to preserve the innate human instinct to explore.
Program Title ANIMAL TAILS (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Hosted by comedian Mark Curry, Animal Tails explores and investigates animals of all sizes from all sorts of locations. From uncovering the unique ways different animals communicate with each other to discovering how police teams train their canine partners, Animals Tails provides a unique and educational experience for children and their parents.
Program Title JOURNEY WITH DYLAN DREYER (Televised on Main Channel 5.0)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Journey With Dylan Dreyer is a wondrous celebration of nature. Breathtaking cinematography will bring viewers up-close and personal with the black bears of Montana to polar bears in the Arctic. The audience will have a unique platform to see animals in their natural habitat, including exploring the extraordinary migration of 1.5 million animals traveling over 500 miles across the Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya. Journey with Dylan Dreyer will tell us why.
Program Title CULTURE CLICK (Televised on Digital Channel 5.2)
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAY 10:30-11:00AMCT (10/10/16-12/26/16)
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In each program, the cameras follow the host, Jack Hanna, as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each program is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY 11:00-11:30AMCT (11/13/16 and 12/25/16)
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