| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC. Doing Business As: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC. |
Elizabeth Ryder 545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY SUITE 700 IRVING, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 |
eryder@nexstar.tv |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. |
545 E John Carpenter Freeway Suite 700 Irving, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 |
eryder@nexstar.tv |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | MyNetworkTV (D1), Escape TV (D2), Bounce TV (D3) | |
| Nielsen DMA | Springfield MO | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.OzarksFirst.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 | 336.0 |
| 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: | 6.0 |
| 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 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | "Teen Kids News" is an award-winning television news show for kids which highlights positive stories about kids doing amazing things and helping to make the world a better place. Additionally, the "Teen Kids News" reporters examine everything that is fun or interesting or important about our world. (Note: "Teen Kids News" episodes on Escape TV are from a different season than the syndication episodes on our D1.) |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life & Win (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (7/02-9/10/16) |
| 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. | "Live Life & Win" encourages the 13 to 16-year-old audience to (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and (4) gain knowledge about life skills necessary to "Live Life & Win." |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:00A (7/2-9/24/16) |
| 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. | "Xploration Earth 2050" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? "Xploration Earth 2050" strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half-hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience, will appeal to the whole family. 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 (4 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | "Missing" profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Word Travels (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | While traveling to exotic locations and writing about enlightening experiences may sound like an adventurous occupation, the life of a travel writer is not always as glamorous as it seems. Filmed in 36 countries across six continents, each half hour episode of "World Travels" reveals the real story of professional travel journalism, the truth behind the byline, and reinvents the way travel shows are currently presented. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Word Travels (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | While traveling to exotic locations and writing about enlightening experiences may sound like an adventurous occupation, the life of a travel writer is not always as glamorous as it seems. Filmed in 36 countries across six continents, each half hour episode of "World Travels" reveals the real story of professional travel journalism, the truth behind the byline, and reinvents the way travel shows are currently presented. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | "Awesome Adventures" is a half-hour weekly teen adventure series. The host, as well as two different teens, travel each week to destinations around that world that can be exotic and remote. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | All in with Laila Ali (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (9/10-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| 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. | "All in with Laila Ali," a weekly series developed and produced for viewers ages 13-16, delves into the world of sports, culture, travel, and adventure. Each week, host Laila Ali profiles inspirational people and showcases their extraordinary achievements. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration FabLab (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:30A (7/2-9/03/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| 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. | "Xploration FabLab" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education by bringing the world of science, technology, and innovation to life. Each fast-paced, exciting episode consists of multiple, short-story segments based on a central topic. Fun young hosts will keep the pace tight and energy high. Each episode will include a relevant celebrity with a science and tech background. All "Xploration FabLab" episodes will focus on a relevant global issue and what's being done to solve it. Using real-live examples, FabLab will illustrate how all the STEM disciplines work together to improve our lives and make the world better. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life & Win (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (8/20-9/03/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| 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. | "Live Life & Win" is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community. Topics include social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills, such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. (Note: "Live Life & Win" episodes on Bounce TV are from a different season than the syndication episodes on our D1.) |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Real Winnning Edge (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 9:30A (8/21-9/04/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| 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 Real Winning Edge" is a weekly half-hour television series that highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:30A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | "Missing" profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Everyday Health (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 9:30A (9/11-9/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| 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. | "Everyday Health" is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, build self-esteem, establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00A (7/2-9/10/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 11 |
| 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. | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" targets 13-16 year old teens with segments ranging from coverage of Animation, Producing & Directing to Costume Design, Casting & Composing. The content-rich spin-off introduces its audience to behind-the-scenes filmmaking, special effects techniques and career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the motion picture and television industries. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life & Win (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 9:00A (8/21-9/04/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| 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. | "Live Life & Win" is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community. Topics include social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills, such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. (Note: "Live Life & Win" episodes on Bounce TV are from a different season than the syndication episodes on our D1.) |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00A (7/02-9/24/16) |
| 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. | "Teen Kids News" meets FCC requirements for "core children's programming" by producing each week educational features, such as "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college) and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating, driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the 13-16 year olds' curiosity, develops their learning and cognitive skills, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Weird But True (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00A (9/17-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | 2 |
| 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. | "Xploration Weird but True" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration Weird but True" will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother-sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an ecologist, and Kirby is an artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the "Weird but True" science at play all around us. They inspire teens to question the "how" and "why" behind the way our world works and encourage them to to discover answers to their most curious questions. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00A (7/2-9/24/16)) |
| 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. | "Xploration Awesome Planet" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration Awesome Planet" will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (19 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | "Awesome Adventures" is a half-hour weekly teen adventure series. The host, as well as two different teens, travel each week to destinations around that world that can be exotic and remote. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (20 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:30A (9/10-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| 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. | "Xploration Nature Knows Best" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration Nature Knows Best" will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how current technology was inspired by nature, and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. This series will show kids how understanding nature can help them make the next great discovery. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (21 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | "Teen Kids News" is an award-winning television news show for kids which highlights positive stories about kids doing amazing things and helping to make the world a better place. Additionally, the "Teen Kids News" reporters examine everything that is fun or interesting or important about our world. (Note: "Teen Kids News" episodes on Escape TV are from a different season than the syndication episodes on our D1.) |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (22 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Everyday Health (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 9:00A (9/11-9/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| 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. | "Everyday Health" is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, build self-esteem, establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (23 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:30A (7/2-9/24/16) |
| 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. | "Xploration Outer Space" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. This new half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week, our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform everyday responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA-related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (24 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration DYI Sci (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (9/17-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | 2 |
| 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. | "Xploration DIY Sci" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration DIY Sci" will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training, Steve Spangler, encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do-it-yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (25 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00A (8/20-9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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. | 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 adaptions that allow them to survive and thrive. Best of all, we meet them face to face. Just spin the globe. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find "Animal Atlas." |
| 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 | Nancy Bingaman |
| Address | 2650 E. Division |
| City | Springfield |
| State | MO |
| Zip | 65803 |
| Telephone Number | (417) 862-2727 |
| Email Address | nbingaman@ozarkslocal.tv |
| 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. | KOZL-TV went live with its D2 (Escape TV) and D3 (Bounce TV) on 8/15/16. The average hours per week of additional E/I programming is for the six weeks that we aired the new channels. |
| Other Matters (1 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Living Greener (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Living Greener" talks to inventors, visionaries, scientists, and activists to find out where the planet is headed. Whether it is recycling cigarette butts into clothing, monitoring endangered species, or creating a rooftop farm in New York City, "Living Greener" gives us an insight into our future way of life. |
| Other Matters (2 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Missing" profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Other Matters (3 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Everyday Health (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Everyday Health" is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, build self-esteem, establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. |
| Other Matters (4 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Uncaged (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Uncaged" goes right into the natural habitats of polar bears, exotic monkeys, penguins, bald eagles, and grizzly bears as it tours the globe to witness wildlife as it is meant to be: uncaged. |
| Other Matters (5 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Xploration Outer Space" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. This new half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week, our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform everyday responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA-related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. |
| Other Matters (6 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | All in with Laila Ali (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "All in with Laila Ali," a weekly series developed and produced for viewers ages 13-16, delves into the world of sports, culture, travel, and adventure. Each week, host Laila Ali profiles inspirational people and showcases their extraordinary achievements. |
| Other Matters (7 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Weird but True (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Xploration Weird but True" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration Weird but True" will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother-sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an ecologist, and Kirby is an artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the "Weird but True" science at play all around us. They inspire teens to question the "how" and "why" behind the way our world works and encourage them to to discover answers to their most curious questions. |
| Other Matters (8 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Everyday Health (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Everyday Health" is a series that uniquely raises awareness to help fight obesity, build self-esteem, establish physical fitness habits and prevent negative health choices. |
| Other Matters (9 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration DIY Sci (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Xploration DIY Sci" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration DIY Sci" will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training, Steve Spangler, encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do-it-yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science. |
| Other Matters (10 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Living Greener (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Living Greener" talks to inventors, visionaries, scientists, and activists to find out where the planet is headed. Whether it is recycling cigarette butts into clothing, monitoring endangered species, or creating a rooftop farm in New York City, "Living Greener" gives us an insight into our future way of life. |
| Other Matters (11 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Xploration Nature Knows Best" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration Nature Knows Best" will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how current technology was inspired by nature, and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. This series will show kids how understanding nature can help them make the next great discovery. |
| Other Matters (12 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Uncaged (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Uncaged" goes right into the natural habitats of polar bears, exotic monkeys, penguins, bald eagles, and grizzly bears as it tours the globe to witness wildlife as it is meant to be: uncaged. |
| Other Matters (13 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Xploration Awesome Planet" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, "Xploration Awesome Planet" will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth. |
| Other Matters (14 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | All in with Laila Ali (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "All in with Laila Ali," a weekly series developed and produced for viewers ages 13-16, delves into the world of sports, culture, travel, and adventure. Each week, host Laila Ali profiles inspirational people and showcases their extraordinary achievements. |
| Other Matters (15 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (Escape TV, D2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Missing" profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Other Matters (16 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Tails (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 Tails" is a half-hour educational, studio-based variety show for children 13-16 years of age. This series highlights various features of the animal kingdom, from household pets to exotic wildlife. |
| Other Matters (17 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Culture Click (Bounce TV, D3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Culture Click" is a weekly half-hour series that explores the genesis of--and reasons behind--cultural events that permeate our everyday lives. |
| Other Matters (18 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Teen Kids News" meets FCC requirements for "core children's programming" by producing each week educational features, such as "College and You"(tips for choosing and getting into college) and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating, driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the 13-16 year olds' curiosity, develops their learning and cognitive skills, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience. |
| Other Matters (19 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 (MyNetworkTV, D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:00A (10/1-12/31/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Xploration Earth 2050" is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? "Xploration Earth 2050" strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half-hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience, will appeal to the whole family. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. |
| 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. |
Nancy Bingaman Manager-Programming for KOZL-TV 10/06/2016 |
