Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC. Doing Business As: THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC. |
RONALD J. BRUNO 975 GREENTREE ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 United States |
+1 (412) 921-7577 |
ron@thevideohouse.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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RONALD J. BRUNO PRESIDENT THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC. |
RONALD J. BRUNO THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC. 975 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 United States |
+1 (412) 921-7577 |
ron@thevideohouse.com |
Owner |
Benjamin Perez Legal Representative Abacus Communications Company |
Benjamin Perez 514 Chautauqua Street Pittsburgh, PA 15214 United States |
+1 (202) 841-4104 |
abacuscommco@verizon.net |
Legal Representative |
Christopher Phillips TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE The Videohouse |
Christopher Phillips The Videohouse 975 Greentree Rd. PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 United States |
+1 (412) 921-7577 |
chris@thevideohouse.com |
Technical Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | Pittsburgh | |
Web Home Page Address | WWW.THEVIDEOHOUSE.COM |
Question | Response |
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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 6) | Response |
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Program Title | The Coolest Place on Earth |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 9:30AM, SUN 10:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 25 |
Total times aired | 25 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 26 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 takes 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, to discover why it deserves to be called one of the coolest places on earth! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | BIZ KIDS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8:30AM |
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 | 26 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. | Biz Kid$ is a half hour weekly show featuring teens learning about money,business and finance. Using a clever blend of entertainment and education, each Biz Kid$ episode shows kids how to make and manage money by introducing concepts of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. To keep young viewers engaged, the series includes a fast paced mix of direct education delivered by young actors, sketch comedies, animation, and stories featuring real life young entrepreneurs. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | THINK BIG |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 9:00AM, SUN 11:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 25 |
Total times aired | 25 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 26 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. | Think Big features teen inventors using their creativity and scientific skill to create remarkable machines |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8:00AM |
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 | 26 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. | "Dragonfly TV" features real kids doing real science, demonstrating practical applications of math and other scientific disciplines. Series is E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL RESCUE |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7:00AM |
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 | 26 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 Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat the various creatures of the animal kingdom. All stories are authentic and contain actual video of rescues. Series is E/I rated (ages 13-16) and is suitable for family viewing. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7:30AM |
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 | 26 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. | On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. We learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. But best of all, we meet them face to face. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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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 | RON BRUNO |
Address | 975 GREENTREE ROAD |
City | PITTSBURGH |
State | PA |
Zip | 15220 |
Telephone Number | (412) 921-7577 |
Email Address | RON@THEVIDEOHOUSE.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 verification with the FCC in respect to question 7. This station operates in digital. |
Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | THINK BIG |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 9:00AM, SUN 11:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 26 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. | Think Big features teen inventors using their creativity and scientific skill to create remarkable machines |
Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | BIZ KIDS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 26 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. | Biz Kid$ is a half hour weekly show featuring teens learning about money,business and finance. Using a clever blend of entertainment and education, each Biz Kid$ episode shows kids how to make and manage money by introducing concepts of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. To keep young viewers engaged, the series includes a fast paced mix of direct education delivered by young actors, sketch comedies, animation, and stories featuring real life young entrepreneurs. |
Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT9:30AM, SUN 10:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 26 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 takes 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, to discover why it deserves to be called one of the coolest places on earth! |
Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 7:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 26 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. | On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. We learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. But best of all, we meet them face to face. |
Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 26 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. | "Dragonfly TV" features real kids doing real science, demonstrating practical applications of math and other scientific disciplines. Series is E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing. |
Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL RESCUE |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 26 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 Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat the various creatures of the animal kingdom. All stories are authentic and contain actual video of rescues. Series is E/I rated (ages 13-16) and is suitable for family viewing. |
Question | Response |
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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). |
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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. |
Dawn Azua Production Coordinator 07/06/2016 |