| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C. Doing Business As: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C. |
7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111 United States |
+1 (405) 843-6641 |
kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jack Mills STATION ENGINEER Griffin Licensing, L.L.C. |
7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111 United States |
+1 (405) 841-9161 |
JACK.MILLS@NEWS9.NET |
Technical Representative |
|
David A. O'Connor Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP |
2300 N STREET, N.W. SUITE 700 WASHINGTON, DC 20037 United States |
+1 (202) 783-4141 |
DOCONNOR@WBKLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | MyNetworkTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Oklahoma City | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.ksbitv.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| 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 Program (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 7AM 13X (1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Animal Atlas is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION ANIMAL FABLAB (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 930AM 11X (1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration FabLab brings the world of science, technology and innovation to life. The series is designed to be fast paced and exciting, with each episode consisting of multiple, short-story segments based on a central topic. Featuring fun, young hosts that will keep the pace tight and energy high. Star power will be used to supercharge the storylines. Each episode will include a relevant celebrity with a science and tech background. Xploration FabLab is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. Target age of demographic is 13-to-16, although this series will certainly attract viewers of all ages. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION OUTER SPACE (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 8AM 12X (1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) AND 1X SATURDAY 930AM ON 1/2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. This program is designed to meet the educational and information needs of children 13-16 years of age. Xploration Outer Space is produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 9AM 12X (1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include how diamonds, gold and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascination manner. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 730AM 13X (1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) AND 4X ON 2/6 AT 8AM, 830AM, 9AM, 930AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 17 |
| Total times aired | 17 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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 is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 830AM 12X (1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in a way that sounds like fun. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 12N (1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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 is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 10AM (1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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 Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. The Coolest Places on Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet-cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature-exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that is a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | Kim Eubank |
| Address | 7401 North Kelley Avenue |
| City | Oklahoma City |
| State | OK |
| Zip | 73111 |
| Telephone Number | (405) 841-9920 |
| Email Address | kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net |
| 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. | Griffin Licensing acquired KSBI from Family Broadcasting on December 2, 2014. THIS-TV Network was terminated on 52.2 effective November 30, 2014. Griffin Licensing is not currently airing any programming on 52.2 effective December 1, 2014. In addition to airing a schedule of educational and information programming appropriate for children, KWTV/KSBI serves this segment of the viewing audience in other ways. On-air personnel from KWTV/KSBI make appearances before children and preteens in the community talking about potential careers in broadcasting and what it is like to work at the television station. KWTV/KSBI also sponsor and support various community outreach projects aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of children and preteens. On Saturday, 2/6/16, the feed of the two hour block of XPLORATION STATION children's programming had technical difficulties. We were able to record 4 different episodes of Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures and they aired in place of the two hour block of XPLORATION STATION (8-10am) on 2/6/16, as noted on the digital core programming section of this report. STATION TERMINATED ANALOG SERVICE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009, AND HAS ANSWERED 7(B) AND 7(C) YES IN ORDER TO AVOID FILING AN UNNECESSARY EXHIBIT. EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2011, KWTV BEGAN BROADCASTING NEWS 9 NOW ON DIGITAL SUBCHANNEL 9.2. IN ADDITION TO AIRING A SCHEDULE OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN, KWTV SERVES THIS SEGMENT OF THE VIEWING AUDIENCE IN OTHER WAYS. ON AIR PERSONNEL FROM KWTV NEWS 9 MAKE APPEARANCES BEFORE CHILDREN AND PRETEENS IN THE COMMUNITY TALKING ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREERS IN BROADCASTING AND WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK AT THE TELEVISION STATION. KWTV ALSO SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF CHILDREN AND PRETEENS. TALENT APPEARANCES WERE AS FOLLOWS: 3/26, Adrianna Iwasinski, emceed Walk the Way Fashion Show in OKC 2/15, Alex Cameron, Spoke to leadership class at OSU-OKC 2/16, Alex Cameron, moderated panel discussion for "Raising America" at Oklahoma History Center 3/1, Alex Cameron, station tour for Rotary Club 29 Vocation Day 3/4, Alex Cameron, meet and greet at OKC Auto Show 2/27, Alex Cameron and Kelly Ogle, emcees for Swine Week Auction 3/31, Amanda Taylor, Emcee Association of Women in Communications B yliners Awards 3/29, Amanda Taylor & Kelly Ogle, emcees of the OHP Trooper of the Year Awards 3/21, Wild Weather Presentation to OKC Thunder employees 3/9, Wild Weather Presentation at Cowboy Hall of Fame 2/18, Wild Weather Presentation at Cowboy Hall of Fame 3/5, Penn Square Severe Weather Expo by our entire weather crew 2/3, Weather Camp at Bishop John Carroll School by our entire weather crew 2/26, Dean Blevins and Jed Castles and Marty Logon, meet and greet at Hunting and Fishing Expo in OKC 3/1, Jim Gardner, weather safety talk to SW Covenant School in Yukon 3/9, Jim Gardner, weather safety talk to Sunday Home School kids 3/9, Jim Gardner, helicopter crash investigation class at Will Rogers Airport 3/17, Jim Gardner, spoke to students at CAP Class Elementary 3/1, Joleen Chaney, emcee of Polar Challenge for Special Olympics 2/6, Joleen Chaney, emcee for HD Boxing Event to benefit Wounded Warriors 4/3, Justin Dougherty, Cassie Heiter, Aaron Brilbeck, Dana Hertneky, Jessica Holley, Jim Gardner, meet and greet at Open Streets OKC 2/18, Justin Rudicel, spoke on weather safety at Schlumberger Quarterly Safety Meeting 3/4, Alex Cameron, Marty Logan, Cassie Heiter, Justin Rudicel, Lacie Lowery, meet and greet at OKC Auto Show 3/31, Lacey Swope, Rachel Calderon, surprised teachers and staff at North Highland Elementary 3/10, Lacie Lowry, Kelly Ogle, Amanda Taylor, emceed dinner at Chef's Feast to benefit Regional Food Bank 2/26, Marty Logan, talked weather safety to Hennessey Public Schools 2/29, Marty Logan, talked weather safety to Horace Mann School 3/1, Stan Miller, Cash for Schools presentation at Ridgeview Elementary 3/30, Stan Mller, Cash for Schools presentation at Noble High School 3/30, Stan Miller, spoke at MWC High School "Ambition Day" 2/26, Dean Blevins, Stan Miller, Jed Castles, Marty Logan, Alan Broerse, meet and greet at Backwoods Hunting Show |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION OUTER SPACE (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 8AM |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. This program is designed to meet the educational and information needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 7AM |
| 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 is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION FABLAB (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 9:30AM |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration FabLab brings the world of science, technology and innovation to life. The series is designed to be fast paced and exciting, with each episode consisting of multiple, short-story segments based on a central topic. Featuring fun, young hosts that will keep the pace tight and energy high. Star power will be used to supercharge the storylines. Each episode will include a relevant celebrity with a science and tech background. Xploration FabLab is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. Target age of demographic is 13-to-16, although this series will certainly attract viewers of all ages. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 8:30AM |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in a way that sounds like fun. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 9AM |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include how diamonds, gold and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascination manner. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 10AM |
| 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 Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. The Coolest Places on Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet-cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature-exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that is a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 12:00PM |
| 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 is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 730AM |
| 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 IS A HALF-HOUR LIVE ACTION TELEVISION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN 13-16 YEARS OF AGE. IN EACH EPISODE THE CAMERAS FOLLOW JACK AS HE SPENDS TIME WITH NATURE'S CREATURES ACROSS THE CONTINENTS. JACK TALKS WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EACH ANIMAL AND HABITAT, TEACHING AS HE GOES. EACH EPISODE IS DESIGNED TO REVEAL TO CHILDREN THE WORLD AROUND THEM IN A WAY THAT PRESENTS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND PRO-SOCIAL VALUES WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSE. |
| 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. |
ROB KRIER VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 04/07/2016 |
