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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0025703364
File Number:
CPR-118470
Submit Date:
04/04/2011
Call Sign:
WBIR-TV
Facility ID:
46984
City:
KNOXVILLE
State:
TN
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/04/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2011

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network NBCC
Nielsen DMA Knoxille
Web Home Page Address www.wbir.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 4.0
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 168.0
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. Section 73.671: 4.0
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. Section 73.673? Yes
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 Yes No 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? Yes

Digital Core Programs(10)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12:00 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. From the Creator of Oswald, Willa's Wild Life is an enchanting series about a little girl's unique home life that is sure to keep you in stitches and warm your heart. Willa's Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa, an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escalate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father, and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life
List date and time rescheduled 01/02/2011 1:00 p.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-01-01
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (2 of 10) Response
Program Title Whatever
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday thru Friday, 12:00 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 14 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers."
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Babar
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 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 as he journeys through life.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Babar
List date and time rescheduled 01/02/2011 12:30 p.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-01-01
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (4 of 10) Response
Program Title Pearlie
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. It's magic in the city with Pearlie the park fairy! Pearlie is an animated comedy about a fashionable young urban fairy in charge of Jubilee Park. While doing her job, Pearlie must keep out of sight as the one rule for all magical creatures is they can't be seen by humans.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie
List date and time rescheduled 01/02/2011 1:30 p.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-01-01
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Whatever
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 14 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers."
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 10) Response
Program Title Whatever
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 14 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers."
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Shelldon
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Shy shellfish Shelldon lives with his family, including younger siblings Click and Clack, in the underwater community of Shell Land. In his spare time, Shelldon likes to help out at the Charming Clam, an inn run by his family. Despite their best efforts to avoid it, trouble has a way of finding Shelldon and his friends, including best friend Herman. Shelldon must use honesty, teamwork and ingenuity to help himself get out of outlandish situations.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 10) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Into the Wild takes viewers to remote and wild locations around the world. America's most beloved animal adventurer provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 10) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A classroom taught by Ms. Valerie Frizzle is always fun and exciting. The colorful teacher owns a Magic School Bus which can transform into different things like a spaceship, a battery, or even an alligator! These things can help Ms. Frizzle with visual teaching methods as she reveals information about anything in science.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program The Magic School Bus
List date and time rescheduled 01/02/2011 12:00 p.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-01-01
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Canine buddies Dash, Mags, Strut, GT, Stinkbert and Clutch learn lessons in friendship, fair play and teamwork as they pull together to protect their reputations as the fastest dogs in Racerville in this new animated series adapted from Bob Kolar's picture book "Racer Dogs
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
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. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Kathy Woodson
Address 1513 Bill Williams Avenue
City Knoxville
State TN
Zip 37917
Telephone Number 865-544-3213
Email Address
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. The Magic School Bus, Babar, Willa's Wild Life and Pearlie were preempted on 01/01/2011 because of NBC's presentation of the Rose Bowl Parade

Other Matters (10)

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Other Matters (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Shelldon
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Shy shellfish Shelldon lives with his family, including younger siblings Click and Clack, in the underwater community of Shell Land. In his spare time, Shelldon likes to help out at the Charming Clam, an inn run by his family. Despite their best efforts to avoid it, trouble has a way of finding Shelldon and his friends, including best friend Herman. Shelldon must use honesty, teamwork and ingenuity to help himself get out of outlandish situations.
Other Matters (2 of 10) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A classroom taught by Ms. Valerie Frizzle is always fun and exciting. The colorful teacher owns a Magic School Bus which can transform into different things like a spaceship, a battery, or even an alligator! These things can help Ms. Frizzle with visual teaching methods as she reveals information about anything in science.
Other Matters (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Canine buddies Dash, Mags, Strut, GT, Stinkbert and Clutch learn lessons in friendship, fair play and teamwork as they pull together to protect their reputations as the fastest dogs in Racerville in this new animated series adapted from Bob Kolar's picture book "Racer Dogs
Other Matters (4 of 10) Response
Program Title Whatever
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 14 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers."
Other Matters (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Babar
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 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 as he journeys through life.
Other Matters (6 of 10) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12:00 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. From the Creator of Oswald, Willa's Wild Life is an enchanting series about a little girl's unique home life that is sure to keep you in stitches and warm your heart. Willa's Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa, an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escalate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father, and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way.
Other Matters (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Pearlie
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 12:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. It's magic in the city with Pearlie the park fairy! Pearlie is an animated comedy about a fashionable young urban fairy in charge of Jubilee Park. While doing her job, Pearlie must keep out of sight as the one rule for all magical creatures is they can't be seen by humans.
Other Matters (8 of 10) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Into the Wild takes viewers to remote and wild locations around the world. America's most beloved animal adventurer provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species
Other Matters (9 of 10) Response
Program Title Whatever
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 14 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers."
Other Matters (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Whatever
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 14 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers."

Certification

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Question Response

The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Gannett Pacific Corporation


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