| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MOBILE VIDEO TAPES, INC. Doing Business As: MOBILE VIDEO TAPES, INC. |
Tammy Meier PO Box 5 WESLACO, TX 78599 United States |
+1 (956) 968-5555 |
tammy@krgv.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Leal CHIEF ENGINEER Mobile Video Tapes, Inc |
P.O. BOX 5 WESLACO, TX 78599 United States |
+1 (956) 968-5555 |
michael@KRGV.COM |
Technical Representative |
|
Mark J Prak Brooks, Pierce et al. |
PO Box 1800 Raleigh, NC 27602 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 |
mprak@brookspierce.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | ABC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Harlingen-Wslco-Brnsvl-McA | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.krgv.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.5 |
| 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 | 504.0 |
| 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: | 13.5 |
| 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 Program (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown (airs on Primary Channel 5.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00 am - 9:30 am ct |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 show educates and informs children especially in the 13 to 16 year age bracket as host Jack Hanna explores the wonders of wildlife each week. His adventures to learn about animals and the places they live is entertaining and educational to a wide range of ages. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (airs on primary channel 5.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30-11:00 am ct |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 Animal Adventures educates and informs children especially in the 13 to 16 year age bracket as host Jack Hanna explores the wonders of wildlife each week. His adventures to learn about animals and the places they live is entertaining and educational to a wide range of ages. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Wildlife Docs (airs on Primary Channel 5.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00 am ct |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 half hour weekly series, "The Wildlife Docs", produced for ages 13 thru 16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and informational program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Born to Explore |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30-12:00 noon CT |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. Richard takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their home. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rock the Park |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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. | Rock the Park is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin (airs on Primary channel 5.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10 am ct |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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 half-hour weekly series, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. Jeff shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. Viewers get to know and care about these heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILD ABOUT ANIMALS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS 9:00AM-10:00 AM CT AIRS on THIS TV 5.2 TWICE IN 30 MINUTE SEGMENTS |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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. | Mariette Hartley is an Emmy-winning actress who is also passionate about fighting for animals' rights so, naturally, she hosts this series that aims to educate young people about animals. Each episode features four stories about exotic and unique animals to help kids and teenagers learn about the animal kingdom. Whether it's a story about ocean creatures or critters that can be found in one's backyard, "Wild About Animals" aims to educate and entertain kids through a combination of dramatic footage and an engaging narrative. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters (aired on secondary channel 5.3) ME TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00-10:00 am ct |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 60 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. | Mystery Hunters targets kids ages 13-16 and explores some of the world's greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters use science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. The program teaches children how to gather facts, meet with experts, debunk common myths, and offer explanations for legends. Mystery Hunters was the 2006 Winner of a Parents' Choice Award. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen (aired on 5.3 ME-TV) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7:00-7:30AM & 7:30-8:00 AM CT & Sundays 7:00-8:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | reen Screen's company of performers and writers reinforces critical writing skills and emphasizes positive social messages addition to academics kills, GSA focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue (Airs on Primary Channel 5.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00-10:30 am ct |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 half-hour weekly series, sea Rescue. features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wild1ife. Produced for ages 13 to 16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit, rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology-y. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | AWESOME ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS 10:00AM-11:00AM CT AIRS ON THIS TV 5.2 TWICE IN 30 MIN SEGMENTS |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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 weekly travel series takes young people on incredible journeys around the world -- without having to leave the comfort of a living room couch. The team of teenage correspondents visits locations in the United States and abroad to exhibit the beauty of nature and the people who inhabit each destination. Whether it's snowboarding down the Alps, visiting a Costa Rican rain forest, or taking a walking tour of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, "Awesome Adventures" provides visual experiences of varied activities. But the show isn't just about having fun, it also seeks to educate its viewers |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WHADDYADO |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 11:00-12:00 N CT AIRES ON THIS TV 5.2 TWICE IN 30 MINUTE SEGMENTS |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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. | An educational series focusing on teens who are faced with challenging situations.Geared toward tweens and young teens, the series helps kids find answers to difficult -- sometimes life-threatening -- situations. The featured moral dilemmas and perilous situations give kids a chance to ponder what they would do in the same situation. Every scenario is based on a real-life event. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Travel Thru History (airs on 5.3)ME-TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:00-9:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 60 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. | Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (aired on secondary channel 5.4) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday - Saturday 10:00-10:30 am ct |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 65 |
| Total times aired | 65 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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 Animal Adventures educates and informs children especially in the 13 to 16 year age bracket as host Jack Hanna explores the wonders of wildlife each week. His adventures to learn about animals and the places they live is entertaining and educational to a wide range of ages. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SAVED BY THE BELL (AIRS ON ME-TV 5.3) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS 9:00-10:00AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 60 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. | aved By TYhe Bell follows six individual students and their misadventures through 4 years of high school. Saved By The Bell utiizes this time in high school as a backdrop for coming-of-age lessons, group problem-solving, and the important social and emotional competencies of resilience, empathy and self-confidence. Life scenarios that commonly worry children, from feeling vulnerable and powerless, are enacted through the series and a vriety of practical behavioral solutions are presented. This program is 30 minutes in length, with two episodes aired back to back and is identified as an educational and informational show. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Young Icons |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays 5:00-5:30 am ct |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 10 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This inspiring series profiles kids across America who are making a real difference in their communities and the country. Young athletes, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, writers and artists discuss their motivations, goals and early success. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| 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 | Tammy Meier |
| Address | 900 East Expressway |
| City | Weslaco |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78599 |
| Telephone Number | (956) 968-5555 |
| Email Address | tammy@krgv.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. | BROADCAST EFFORTS Masterminds: A half hour program on Sunday afternoons featuring academic competition among virtually every high school in the Rio Grande Valley. Students participating are from the first through fourth year of high school. Competition includes English, Science, Math, Current Events, History, Art and Music. Following completion of each program, KRGV donates a check to each school for library replenishment. Teach the Children: A program sponsored by KRGV where money is raised by businesses and a two hour telethon that is held and aired on KRGV in June to furnish first grade students with clothing and school supplies. The money is distributed throughout the valley schools. Airing of public service announcements geared towards children. PSA's such as Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, Teen Stress. NON BROADCAST EFFORTS Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center Spelling Bee: KRGV is active in the Literacy Center and several times each year we participate in the spelling bee to help raise funds to help students to learn how to read. Career Days: The department head managers and news reporters, anchors as well as production attend school career fairs to encourage students to keep their grades up and tell about jobs available in the television market. Teach for America: KRGV's General Manager, Community Relations Manager as well as news anchors and reporters participate in Teach for America in talking to high school students about their jobs. Gear Up: KRGV Channel 5's news anchor, Letty Garza is spokesperson for the school program where RGV middle schools and high school students are encouraged to strive for the best in their academic achievements. Showcase is an opportunity for Media Technology students and school district television staff from across the Rio Grande Valley to showcase the best happenings of their school and school districts. You can watch the videos submitted and vote for your favorite. Each month during the school year, one video will be selected from the videos receiving the most votes and the school district will receive a certificate and a $100 grant. KRGV will also highlight the month's winning video in a CHANNEL 5 NEWS THIS MORNING newscast. |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rock The Park |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
| 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. | Rock the Park is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean's Mysteries |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10:00 am ct |
| 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 half-hour weekly series, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. Jeff shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. Viewers get to know and care about these heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (aired on secondary channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday - Saturdays 10:00-10:30 am ct |
| 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. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures educates and informs children especially in the 13 to 16 year age bracket as host Jack Hanna explores the wonders of wildlife each week. His adventures to learn about animals and the places they live is entertaining and educational to a wide range of ages. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Born to Explore |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30-12:00 noon CT |
| 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. | he world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. Richard takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their home. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wildlife Docs |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11am ct |
| 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 half hour weekly series, "The Wildlife Docs", produced for ages 13 thru 16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and informational program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9-9:30 am ct |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer fact to face with the best of the beasts. Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
| 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 Animal Adventures educates and informs children especially in the 13 to 16 year age bracket as host Jack Hanna explores the wonders of wildlife each week. His adventures to learn about animals and the places they live is entertaining and educational to a wide range of ages. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10-10:30 am ct |
| 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 half-hour weekly series, sea Rescue. features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wild1ife. Produced for ages 13 to 16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit, rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology-y. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. |
| 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). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Tammy Meier Personnel Manager/Administrative Asst 04/04/2016 |
