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Approved by OMB 3060-0928
January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0018265660
File Number:
0000014413
Submit Date:
10/04/2016
Call Sign:
WEBR-CD
Facility ID:
67866
City:
MANHATTAN
State:
NY
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/04/2016
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2016

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? Yes

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

OTA BROADCASTING (LGA), LLC

Doing Business As: OTA BROADCASTING (LGA), LLC

11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE

SUITE 2000

RESTON, VA 20190

United States

+1 (703) 865-4442

tolpegin@otabroadcasting.com

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

PATRICIA M. CHUH

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP

1800 M Street, NW

Suite 800N

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 783-4141

pchuh@wbklaw.com

Legal Representative

LUCINDA HUTTER CAVELL

Cavell Mertz & Associates, Inc.

7724 DONEGAN DRIVE

MANASSAS, VA 20109

United States

+1 (703) 392-9090

CCAVELL@CAVELLMERTZ.COM

Technical Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA New York
Web Home Page Address www.otabroadcasting.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 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 168.0
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: 4.5
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(9)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 9) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 2 PM
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 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Adventures in Odyssey is an animated story series featuring time-traveling, sometimes mischievous, and character-building explorations led by warmhearted grandfatherly Mr. Whitaker, who runs an ice cream shop called Whit's End and provides advice and guidance to young friends from across the town. Odyssey instills to viewers both young and young at heart values grounded firmly in the Scriptures and principles pertinent to all believers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 9) Response
Program Title Star Family Heart Club Program (49.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon - Sun, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 92
Total times aired 92
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 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. The show's objective is to serve the educational and informational needs of children in the program "Bible Alphabet". The letter sounds of the English alphabet bring life with the Bible, using colorful visuals, puppets, songs and dramatic teaching. The program features some of children's favorite characters. Kids will enjoy lively songs from the Star Family Singers. They will also meet Suzi, Hearty and Busy Bee, along with Mr. Steve and Ms. Adria and their special guests. The program also features "The Little Preacher's Corner" where kids learn about important character traits with Miss Adria, or sing scripture songs along with the children. It's a journey of reading, singing and sounding one letter at a time.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 9) Response
Program Title Cowboy Dan's Frontier (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed, 4 PM
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 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Specifically designed for children aged 10 and under, Cowboy Dan's Frontier introduces young children to the life on the frontiers. Stressing that you never stop learning and that you never stop growing as long as you keep learning, Cowboy Dan bridges the details and the know-how's of every-day activities on the frontiers with Biblical teachings and the lively songs he has written that can be applied to the every-day life at home, school and in relationships whether children live in a metropolis or in the countryside.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 9) Response
Program Title Real Life 101 (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tues & Fri, 5 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 27
Total times aired 27
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 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Real Life 101 introduces viewers to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes you "on the job" so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 9) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays, 4 PM
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 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Adventures in Odyssey is an animated story series featuring time-traveling, sometimes mischievous, and character-building explorations led by warmhearted grandfatherly Mr. Whitaker, who runs an ice cream shop called Whit's End and provides advice and guidance to young friends from across the town. Odyssey instills to viewers both young and young at heart values grounded firmly in the Scriptures and principles pertinent to all believers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 9) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 3 PM
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 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Dr. Wonder's Workshop is a weekly 30 minute series with colorful characters, high energy, original songs, background music, and fun sound effects set in Dr. Wonder's Workshop. Each episode plays out a story in the workshop designed to entertain and educate children as to moral values, interpersonal relationships, and positive character qualities
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 9) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays, 4 PM
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 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Dr. Wonder's Workshop is a weekly 30 minute series with colorful characters, high energy, original songs, background music, and fun sound effects set in Dr. Wonder's Workshop. Each episode plays out a story in the workshop designed to entertain and educate children as to moral values, interpersonal relationships, and positive character qualities
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 9) Response
Program Title Cowboy Dan's Frontier (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 4:30 PM
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 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Specifically designed for children aged 10 and under, Cowboy Dan's Frontier introduces young children to the life on the frontiers. Stressing that you never stop learning and that you never stop growing as long as you keep learning, Cowboy Dan bridges the details and the know-how's of every-day activities on the frontiers with Biblical teachings and the lively songs he has written that can be applied to the every-day life at home, school and in relationships whether children live in a metropolis or in the countryside.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 9) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 2:30 PM
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 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Aqua Kids motivates young people to take an active role in preserving aquatic environments and wildlife, by showing how other kids just like them can do the same. Whether it's saving sea turtles or participating in a beach cleanup, the Aqua Kids demonstrate the real and lasting contribution children can make in protecting the future of their community and the world.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Carol LaFever
Address 3223 3rd Ave S. Suite 200
City Seattle
State WA
Zip 98134
Telephone Number (206) 624-2222
Email Address clafever@otabroadcasting.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. In reference to the broadcast of the same programming on the analog and the digital channel both, Licensee asserts that there is no analog channel and that the programming is digital-only, as indicated.

Other Matters (9)

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Other Matters (1 of 9) Response
Program Title Real Life 101 (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tues & Fri, 5 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Real Life 101 introduces viewers to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes you "on the job" so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do.
Other Matters (2 of 9) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 2:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Aqua Kids motivates young people to take an active role in preserving aquatic environments and wildlife, by showing how other kids just like them can do the same. Whether it's saving sea turtles or participating in a beach cleanup, the Aqua Kids demonstrate the real and lasting contribution children can make in protecting the future of their community and the world.
Other Matters (3 of 9) Response
Program Title Star Family Heart Club Program (49.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon - Sun, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 91
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. The show's objective is to serve the educational and informational needs of children in the program "Bible Alphabet". The letter sounds of the English alphabet bring life with the Bible, using colorful visuals, puppets, songs and dramatic teaching. The program features some of children's favorite characters. Kids will enjoy lively songs from the Star Family Singers. They will also meet Suzi, Hearty and Busy Bee, along with Mr. Steve and Ms. Adria and their special guests. The program also features "The Little Preacher's Corner" where kids learn about important character traits with Miss Adria, or sing scripture songs along with the children. It's a journey of reading, singing and sounding one letter at a time.
Other Matters (4 of 9) Response
Program Title Cowboy Dan's Frontier (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Specifically designed for children aged 10 and under, Cowboy Dan's Frontier introduces young children to the life on the frontiers. Stressing that you never stop learning and that you never stop growing as long as you keep learning, Cowboy Dan bridges the details and the know-how's of every-day activities on the frontiers with Biblical teachings and the lively songs he has written that can be applied to the every-day life at home, school and in relationships whether children live in a metropolis or in the countryside.
Other Matters (5 of 9) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Adventures in Odyssey is an animated story series featuring time-traveling, sometimes mischievous, and character-building explorations led by warmhearted grandfatherly Mr. Whitaker, who runs an ice cream shop called Whit's End and provides advice and guidance to young friends from across the town. Odyssey instills to viewers both young and young at heart values grounded firmly in the Scriptures and principles pertinent to all believers.
Other Matters (6 of 9) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 3 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Dr. Wonder's Workshop is a weekly 30 minute series with colorful characters, high energy, original songs, background music, and fun sound effects set in Dr. Wonder's Workshop. Each episode plays out a story in the workshop designed to entertain and educate children as to moral values, interpersonal relationships, and positive character qualities
Other Matters (7 of 9) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Dr. Wonder's Workshop is a weekly 30 minute series with colorful characters, high energy, original songs, background music, and fun sound effects set in Dr. Wonder's Workshop. Each episode plays out a story in the workshop designed to entertain and educate children as to moral values, interpersonal relationships, and positive character qualities
Other Matters (8 of 9) Response
Program Title Cowboy Dan's Frontier (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Specifically designed for children aged 10 and under, Cowboy Dan's Frontier introduces young children to the life on the frontiers. Stressing that you never stop learning and that you never stop growing as long as you keep learning, Cowboy Dan bridges the details and the know-how's of every-day activities on the frontiers with Biblical teachings and the lively songs he has written that can be applied to the every-day life at home, school and in relationships whether children live in a metropolis or in the countryside.
Other Matters (9 of 9) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey (49.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 2 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Multicast. Adventures in Odyssey is an animated story series featuring time-traveling, sometimes mischievous, and character-building explorations led by warmhearted grandfatherly Mr. Whitaker, who runs an ice cream shop called Whit's End and provides advice and guidance to young friends from across the town. Odyssey instills to viewers both young and young at heart values grounded firmly in the Scriptures and principles pertinent to all believers.

Certification

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Question Response

The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Carol LaFever

COO


10/04/2016

Attachments

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Exhibit to FCC 398_October.pdf Applicant All Purpose Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion