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

FRN:
0028123172
File Number:
CPR-136830
Submit Date:
01/09/2013
Call Sign:
WPGX
Facility ID:
2942
City:
PANAMA CITY
State:
FL
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/09/2013
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2012

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 FOX
Nielsen DMA Panama City
Web Home Page Address

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 0.0
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: 0.0
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(6)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Whaddyado (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled F @ 7:30a 10/05/12-12/28/12
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. Whaddyado is designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain 13-16 year olds about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there is a "moral dilemma" segment featured in each show. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled W @ 7:30a 10/03/12-12/26/12
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 Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda: saving the oceans of the world. On that quest, Aqua Kids' explorers discover the wonders of the sea, its amazing creatures and the forces that threaten their survival. The "Kids" visit a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent to motivate other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments. Goals of Aqua Kids are to bring lots of kids together, to teach tolerance of each other, to learn to work together and to improve our water environments so the animals and plants living in them will not disappear. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Now Eat This with Rocco Dispirito (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa @ 7:30a 10/06/12-12/29/12
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. "Now Eat This! with Rocco DiSpirito" is chef Rocco DiSpirito's new E/I show, dedicated to helping teens and families eat better, and live healthier lives, without sacrificing flavor. Rocco has two passions in life: family and food. He knows that the pressures of modern life make it harder for families to stay whole and eat wisely. Drawing from his own real life experiences, Rocco is determined to bring families back together over a delicious, healthy meal. Each 30-minute episode is focused on an individual, or a family, and their issues related to food and health. Examples include guests and families struggling with weight issues; trying to feed budding athletes; eating right on a budget; fighting serious health issues like diabetes; simply desiring to live a healthier life. Through the course of each episode, Rocco teaches the guest(s) and viewers important information about food and nutrition, guiding them to make better choices with the food they eat. In the process, they'll learn to cook, Rocco style. Fun and entertaining, and loaded with valuable takeaway information. Each episode ends with a renewed sense of purpose, and a commitment to change for the better.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled M @ 7:30a 10/01/12-12/31/12
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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. Animal Atlas addresses the general content of life sciences and presents the concepts to a target audience of 13-16 year olds. It shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment all the while addressing the following science concepts: functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classifications and environment and adaptive characteristics. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tu @ 7:30a 10/02/12-12/25/12
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. Awesome Adventures features a host and two young people, age 13 to 16, experiencing amazing outdoor journeys throughout the United States and the world, including Hawaii, Iceland, Malaysia, Canada, Belize, Costa Rica and Mexico. Each journey contains educational, as well as, entertaining elements as the diversities of cultures, sceneries, sports, lifestyles and adventures are presented each week. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens, 13-16 years old, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Eco Company (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Th @ 7:30a 10/04/12-12/27/12
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. Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally each week the show will provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. It is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
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 Heather Moore
Address 700 W. 23rd St., Unit C-28
City Panama City
State FL
Zip 32405
Telephone Number 850-215-6499
Email Address hmoore@wpgxfox28.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. STATION WPGX CEASED ANALOG OPERATIONS AND CONVERTED TO DIGITAL-ONLY OPERATIONS. QUESTIONS 7(B) AND 7(C)ARE NO LONGER APPLICABLE.

Other Matters (6)

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Other Matters (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tu @ 7:30a 01/01/13-03/26/13
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. Awesome Adventures features a host and two young people, age 13 to 16, experiencing amazing outdoor journeys throughout the United States and the world, including Hawaii, Iceland, Malaysia, Canada, Belize, Costa Rica and Mexico. Each journey contains educational, as well as, entertaining elements as the diversities of cultures, sceneries, sports, lifestyles and adventures are presented each week. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens, 13-16 years old, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled M @ 7:30 01/07/13-03/25/13
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. Animal Atlas addresses the general content of life sciences and presents the concepts to a target audience of 13-16 year olds. It shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment all the while addressing the following science concepts: functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classifications and environment and adaptive characteristics. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled W @ 7:30a 01/02/13-03/27/13
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 Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda: saving the oceans of the world. On that quest, Aqua Kids' explorers discover the wonders of the sea, its amazing creatures and the forces that threaten their survival. The "Kids" visit a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent to motivate other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments. Goals of Aqua Kids are to bring lots of kids together, to teach tolerance of each other, to learn to work together and to improve our water environments so the animals and plants living in them will not disappear. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Whaddyado (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday @ 7:30a 01/04/13-03/29/13
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. Whaddyado is designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain 13-16 year olds about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there is a "moral dilemma" segment featured in each show. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Now Eat This with Rocco DiSpirito (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa @ 7:30a 01/05/13-03/30/13
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. Each 30-minute episode is focused on an individual, or a family, and their issues related to food and health. Examples include guests and families struggling with weight issues; trying to feed budding athletes; eating right on a budget; fighting serious health issues like diabetes; simply desiring to live a healthier life. Through the course of each episode, Rocco teaches the guest(s) and viewers important information about food and nutrition, guiding them to make better choices with the food they eat. In the process, they'll learn to cook, Rocco style. Fun and entertaining, and loaded with valuable takeaway information. Each episode ends with a renewed sense of purpose, and a commitment to change for the better.
Other Matters (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Eco Company (Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Th @ 7:30a 01/03/13-03/28/13
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. Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally each week the show will provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. It is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.

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.

WPGX License Subsidiary, LLC


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