Children's programming

"Programs originally produced and broadcast primarily for an audience of children 16 years old and under.

[See proposed change in FCC NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING]

Examples of Childrens Programming:

• "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" (dealing with issues important to kids, with interruptions by host reinforcing purpose of show),
  
  
• "CBS Schoolbreak Specials" (original contemporary drama educating children about the conflicts and dilemmas they confront),
  
  
• "Winnie the Pooh and Friends" (show based on books designed to encourage reading),
  
  
• "ABC Afterschool Specials" (everyday problems of youth),
  
  
• "Saved by the Bell" (topical problems and conflicts faced by teens),
  
  
• "Life Goes On" (problems of a retarded child, emphasizing pro-social values), "The Smurfs" (prosocial behavior),
  
  
• "Great Intergalactic Scientific Game Show" (basic scientific concepts)
  
  
• "Action News for Kids" (weekly news program for and produced by children)

BUT NOT:

• Wheel of Fortune
• "Super Mario Brothers"
• "Slimer-The Real Ghostbusters"