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

FRN:
0009961889
File Number:
CPR-124401
Submit Date:
10/07/2011
Call Sign:
WGMB-TV
Facility ID:
12520
City:
BATON ROUGE
State:
LA
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/07/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2011

General Information

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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 FOX
Nielsen DMA Baton Rouge
Web Home Page Address www.fox44.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 3 Wide Life (Multicast)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 12:30-1 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 3 Wide Life is entertaining and informative tv show about the people who make the green flag drop week to week. The show examines life inside the garage, targeting the hard-core race fans. 3 Wide Life is meant not only to entertain the race fans, but to also educate new viewers about the drivers, the business and the people behind the teams.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 10) Response
Program Title Pets.tv
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 11-11:30 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. Pets.tv celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. Pet news, pet care, pet health and pet lifestyles --all brought to the viewers from the enthusiastic and caring eyes of children.
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 Outdoorsman with Buck McNeely
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays from 8:30-9 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 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Outdoorsman International launched in 1995 into the nation's largest syndicated adventure series. The series format includes an (E/I) educational blend of world class adventures in domestic and international locations, environmental and conservational issues, teaching kids and people of all ages about wildlife, hunting, fishing, ethics, and respect for nature and a celebration of the sporting lifestyle are important aspects of the format. Outdoorsman International founder Buck McNeely hosts the series. An international adventurer, dedicated conservationist, and game managment proponent, Buck promotes the enjoyment of the great outdoors for kids of all ages. The program has been shot on location world wide in places like : New Zealand, Argentina, Nambia, Siberia, Brazil, Botswana, Mexico, South Africa, Alaska, Iceland, Costa Rica, Canada, Newfoundland, Zimbabwe, and the U.S.A. Celebrity guests from the world of sports, literature, politics, and entertainment have appeared on the program. Long term goals of the series include propagation of a mass media communications network in support of the sporting industry: to establish this series as a major force in the entertainment and education of young people and their families; to give people of all ages motivation and inspiration to enjoy the great outdoors and follow their dreams of travel, adventure and exploration; to also teach people the key role sportsmen and women play in this country in overall game management and habitat programs.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 10) Response
Program Title The Young Icons
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 8-8:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Young Icons is a 30-minute weekly show produced by B & C Broadcasting Entertainment Studios Networks that profiles 5 seemingly ordinary kids or teens who are impacting the lives of others. The best and the brightest . . .from athletes to entrepreneurs, philanthropists to superstars and now film critic and animator!
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Career Day
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 7:30-8 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. This half-hour show features real-life people from various occupations sharing about their professions. Youth get the low-down on the ABC's of what their actual jobs entail.
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 Magi-Nation (Multicast)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 7-7:30 a.m. & 7:30-8 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Magi-Nation follows the adventures of teenager Tony Jones, whose world is forever changed when he is mystically transported into a beautiful world far beyond imagnination. In this new world, Tony meets Edyn, and Stag, two young Magi heroes in training, who help him discover his vast new magical environment. However, all is not perfect as the Moonlands of Magi-Nation are threatended by the evil Shadow Magi. It's up to this young trio and their vast colletion of Dream creatures to thwart the evildoers plans and protect their world.
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 3 Wide Life
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays at 10-10:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 3 Wide Life is entertaining and informative tv show about the people who make the green flag drop week to week. The show examines life inside the garage, targeting the hard-core race fans. 3 Wide Life is meant not only to entertain the race fans, but to also educate new viewers about the drivers, the business and the people behind the teams.
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 This Week in Baseball
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 2:30-3 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 4
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. This Week in Baseball highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches, working with the Natioal Association for Sport and Physical Education. This week in Baseball seeks to provide today's youth with educastional messsages that you can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. the program also realates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life.
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 Edgemont (Multicast)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays at 10:30-11 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-12:30 p.m. & 12:30-1 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 65
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. The Edgemont Series is designed to entertain it's youth audience and also to inform and educate these viewers about issues that arrive in school and at home. Storylines focus on the social and emotional challenges that every secondary school student faces, from forming and maintaining friendships and romantic attachments to ethical and moral choices and family relationships. The program illustrates the possible consequences of choices that these viewers may face and these outcomes provide life lessons that are shown plainly to the teen audience. Edgemont further benefits the topics portrayed in the series. Edgemont also touches on significant social issues and can complement classroom discussion on these topics. These issues range from consideratios of diversity, racism, and sexual identity to divorce, teen pregnancy, bullying and alcohol and substance abuse.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 7-7:30 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. Aqua Kids is an award-winning children's program dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protectig marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, our host Molly and the Aqua Kids Crew have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore. Aqua Kids is an FCC compliant program sponsored by Captain Kids, an organization dedicated to involving children in water activities of every description. Syndication for Aqua Kids is handled by Showplace, a nationally recognized distributor of educational and entertainment programming.
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 Karen G. Mire
Address 10000 Perkins Rd.
City Baton Rouge
State LA
Zip 70810
Telephone Number (225) 768-9148
Email Address karen.mire@fox44.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. After due review of internal records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers, the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with the FCC's commerical limits in children's programs, as specified in 47.C.F.R. Section 73.670, with respect to all programs specifically designed for children ages twelve (12) and under that were not "educational " or informational.

Other Matters (10)

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Other Matters (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Career Day
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 7:30-8 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. This Half-hour show feature real-life people from various occupations sharing about their professions. Youth get the low-down on the ABC's of what their actual jobs entail
Other Matters (2 of 10) Response
Program Title Edgemont (Multi-cast)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays at 10:30-11 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. -12 p.m., 12-12:30 p.m. & 12:30-1 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 65
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. The Edgemont Series is designed to entertain it's youth audience and also to inform and educate these viewers about issues that arrive in school and at home. Storylines focus on the social and emotional challenges that every secondary school student faces, from forming and maintaining friendships and romantic attachments to ethical and moral choices and family relationships. The program illustrates the possible consequences of choices that these viewers may face and these outcomes provide life lessons that are shown plainly to the teen audience. Edgemont further benefits the topics portrayed in the series. Edgemont also touches on significant social issues and can complement classroom discussion on these topics. These issues range from consideratios of diversity, racism, and sexual identity to divorce, teen pregnancy, bullying and alcohol and substance abuse.
Other Matters (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Mad About Money
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. to 12p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. - The National Theatre for Children (NTC) based in Minneapolis has partnered with Big Fish Entertainment, LLC for the syndication and distribution of a new educational and instructional (E/I) television series, Mad About Money. Based on NTC's widely successful, in-school "live" tour of the same name, Mad About Money explores valuable life skills in personal finance for tweens, teens, and their families in a weekly, half-hour sketch-comedy/variety show. Episodes use a creative mix of sketch comedy, music videos, animation, and kids-generated video to convey important messages around making, saving, spending and sharing money. Think Saturday Night Live meets The Electric Company.
Other Matters (4 of 10) Response
Program Title 3 Wide Life (Multi-cast)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 12:30-1 p.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. 3 Wide Life is entertaining and informative tv show about the people who make the green flag drop week to week. The show examines life inside the garage, targeting the hard-core race fans. 3 Wide Life is meant not only to entertain the race fans, but to also educate new viewers about the drivers, the business and the people behind the teams.
Other Matters (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled 7-7:30 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. Aqua Kids is an award-winning children's program dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protectig marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, our host Molly and the Aqua Kids Crew have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore. Aqua Kids is an FCC compliant program sponsored by Captain Kids, an organization dedicated to involving children in water activities of every description. Syndication for Aqua Kids is handled by Showplace, a nationally recognized distributor of educational and entertainment programming.
Other Matters (6 of 10) Response
Program Title 3 Wide Life
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays at 10-10:30 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. 3 Wide Life is entertaining and informative tv show about the people who make the green flag drop week to week. The show examines life inside the garage, targeting the hard-core race fans. 3 Wide Life is meant not only to entertain the race fans, but to also educate new viewers about the drivers, the business and the people behind the teams.
Other Matters (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Pets.tv
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 11-11:30 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. Pets.tv celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. Pet news, pet care, pet health and pet lifestyles --all brought to the viewers from the enthusiastic and caring eyes of children.
Other Matters (8 of 10) Response
Program Title The Young Icons
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 8-8:30 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. The Young Icons is a 30 minute weekly show produced by B & C Broadcasting Entertaiment Studios Networks that profiles 5 seemingly ordinary kids or teens who are impacting the lives of others. The best and the brightest. . .from athletes to entrepreneurs, philanthropists to superstars and now film critic and animator!
Other Matters (9 of 10) Response
Program Title Outdoorsman with Buck McNeely
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 8:30-9 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Outdoorsman International launched in 1995 into the nation's largest syndicated adventure series. The series format includes an (E/I) educational blend of world class adventures in domestic and international locations, environmental and conservational issues, teaching kids and people of all ages about wildlife, hunting, fishing, ethics, and respect for nature and a celebration of the sporting lifestyle are important aspects of the format. Outdoorsman International founder Buck McNeely hosts the series. An international adventurer, dedicated conservationist, and game managment proponent, Buck promotes the enjoyment of the great outdoors for kids of all ages. The program has been shot on location world wide in places like : New Zealand, Argentina, Nambia, Siberia, Brazil, Botswana, Mexico, South Africa, Alaska, Iceland, Costa Rica, Canada, Newfoundland, Zimbabwe, and the U.S.A. Celebrity guests from the world of sports, literature, politics, and entertainment have appeared on the program. Long term goals of the series include propagation of a mass media communications network in support of the sporting industry: to establish this series as a major force in the entertainment and education of young people and their families; to give people of all ages motivation and inspiration to enjoy the great outdoors and follow their dreams of travel, adventure and exploration; to also teach people the key role sportsmen and women play in this country in overall game management and habitat programs.
Other Matters (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Magi-Nation (Multi-Cast)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 7-7:30 & 7:30-8 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Magi-Nation follows the adventures of teenager Tony Jones, whose world is forever changed when he is mystically transported into a beautiful world far beyond imagnination. In this new world, Tony meets Edyn, and Stag, two young Magi heroes in training, who help him discover his vast new magical environment. However, all is not perfect as the Moonlands of Magi-Nation are threatended by the evil Shadow Magi. It's up to this young trio and their vast colletion of Dream creatures to thwart the evildoers plans and protect their world.

Certification

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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.

ComCorp of Baton Rouge License Corp.


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