| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION Doing Business As: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION |
George E. DeVault, Jr. 222 COMMERCE ST KINGSPORT, TN 37660 United States |
+1 (423) 246-9578 |
GDEVAULT@HVBCGROUP.COM |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Darryl K. Delawder ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Delawder Communications, Inc. |
DELAWDER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. P.O. BOX 1095 ASHBURN, VA 20146 United States |
+1 (703) 299-9222 |
DELAWDER@AOL.COM |
Technical Representative |
|
Dennis J. Kelly Attorney at Law LAW OFFICE OF DENNIS J. KELLY |
PO Box 41177 Washington, DC 20018 United States |
+1 (202) 293-2300 |
dkellyfcclaw1@comcast.net |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | Me TV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Tri-Cities TN-VA | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.metvtricities.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 504.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 9.0 |
| 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 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Outtakes (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12 Noon (eff. 4/23/16 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Outtakes host Marsha Panuce visits all types of animal sanctuaries and zoos in the United States to explore the world of animals, Viewers learn about the care and living habitats of various animals and how they survive in the animal kingdom. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10 AM - 10:30 AM & 12 N - 12:30 PM (eff. 4/23/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | A whole new generation has made the environment, climate change and going green their cause. Eco Company was created to chronicle the passions of this new generation and to answer their questions. Eco Company is a national TV show hosted by a dynamic and diverse group of teens who combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm for preserving the planet they will inherit. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | So You Want To Be (Digital 4) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 10 AM - 10:30 AM & 10:30 AM - 11 AM (eff. 5/28/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | Pursuant to the Children's Television Act of 1990, So You Want To Be will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-core programming. The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about various occupations and professions in today's workforce. The series gives teenagers an up-close look at different jobs, including spending a day as a hands-on observer with an expert in a particular field. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Future Phenoms (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10 AM - 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM - 1 PM (eff. 4/23/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 20 |
| Total times aired | 20 |
| 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. | Future Phenoms provides in-depth feature stories about the top prep athletes in the United States. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Living Greener (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11 AM - 11:30 AM (eff. 4/23/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | Living Greener talks to inventors, visionaries, scientists and activists to find out where the planet is headed. Whether it's 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues (Digital 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30 AM - 10 AM |
| 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. | ZOO CLUES is an educational and informative half-hour,E/I program that poses fascinating animal-related questions to viewers, gives them clues to the right answer, and then explains the right answer, allowing young viewers to interact and learn. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with information to understand and appreciate animals and the environment. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tomorrow Today (Digital 4) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11 AM - 11:30 AM & 11:30 AM - 12 PM (eff. 5/29/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | Pursuant to the Children's Television Act of 1990, Tomorrow Today will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-core programming. The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about various scientific and technology advances. The series gives teenagers exposure to different areas of new science innovations and ideas from various areas from space to medicine to ecology. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Uncaged (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12 Noon (eff. 4/23/16 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | We go right into the natural habitats of polar bears, exotic monkeys, penguins, bald eagles and grizzly bears as we tour the globe to witness wildlife as it's meant to be -- Uncaged. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 AM - 11 AM (eff. 4/23/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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 the Spot is a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia from different categories, including: untold history, globetrotting, origins, supernatural, in sickness and in health, myths, now and then, record setters, mad science and bad ideas. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Swap TV (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 AM - 11 AM & 12:30 PM - 1 PM (eff. 4/23/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 20 |
| Total times aired | 20 |
| 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. | Swap TV is a weekly half hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives or a weekend. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV (Digital 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9 AM - 9:30 AM |
| 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. | Dragonfly TV is a weekly half hour science television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The programs highlight children "doing" projects with real hands-on experience and demontrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach viewers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari (Digital 4) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 12 N - 12:30 PM & 12:30 PM - 1 PM (eff. 5/29/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award-winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring the viewers face to face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live on in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Make: television (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11 AM - 11:30 AM (eff. 4/23/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | DIY series for a new generation. It celebrates "Makers" - the inventors, artists, geeks and just plain everyday folk who mix new and old technology to create new-fangled marvels. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue (Digital 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8 AM - - 8:30 AM |
| 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. | This program teaches about the dangers that befall animals and the necessity for man to attempt to rescue and take care of them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12 N - 12:30 PM (eff. 4/23/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 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. | Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stones of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Digital 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30 AM - 9 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures" is a program designed to educate and inform children about the many different animals and their habitats in the world around us. In each program Jack Hannah goes to different places around the world to talk with people who know about different animals and the habitats in which they live. The program seeks to inform children in a way that presents a positive role model to them and show pro-social values within a environmentally responsible universe. The program was also recommended by the National Education Association and meets the FCC's definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (Digital 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 AM - 11 AM |
| 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. | Missing is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. The program includes tips and information to keep children safe. 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 (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow (Digital 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10 AM - 10:30 AM |
| 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. | Sports Stars of Tomorrow displays the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a true sports star. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of the young athletes as they strive to become a top level performer in the sports arena. The program helps youngsters realize that their full potential in both life and the playing field are attainable with lots of hard work and determination. It reinforces theimportance of key values like dedication, discipline, commitment and community involvement. Sports Stars of Tomorrow also provides in-depth,human-interest stories that reveal the important challenges and lessons that mold our young athletes. Not everyone is cut out to be a superstar. In Sports Stars of Tomorrow, we recognize those athletes that have learned life lessons along the way while battling varying obstacles. These stories inspire and teach our youth that while many desire greatness on the grand stage of competition, much can be learned through the journey that can make a significant difference throughout one's life. |
| 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 | Fred L. Falin |
| Address | 222 Commerce Street |
| City | Kingsport |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37660 |
| Telephone Number | (423) 723-6106 |
| Email Address | ffalin@hvbcgroup.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. |
| Other Matters (1 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Future Phenoms (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10 AM - 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM - 1 PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | Future Phenoms provides in-depth feature stories about the top prep athletes in the United States. |
| Other Matters (2 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Uncaged (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12 N |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | We go right into the natural habitats of polar bears, exotic monkeys, penguins, bald eagles and grizzly bears as we tour the globe to witness wildlife as it's meant to be -- Uncaged. |
| Other Matters (3 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Make: Television (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | DIY series for a new generation. It celebrates "Makers" - the inventors, artists, geeks and just plain everyday folk who mix new and old technology to create new-fangled marvels. |
| Other Matters (4 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters (Digital DT 1) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 7 AM - 7:30 AM & 7:30 AM - 8 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | Mystery Hunters explores some of the world's greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters uses science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. |
| Other Matters (5 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Bill Nye, The Science Guy (Digital DT 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9 AM - 9:30 AM & 9:30 AM - 10 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | With 28 Emmys and a slew of other prestigious awards, Disney's resident way-cool scientist knows how to get kids fired up about science. |
| Other Matters (6 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | So You Want To Be (Digital 4) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 10 AM - 10:30 AM & 10:30 AM - 11 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | Pursuant to the Children's Television Act of 1990, So You Want To Be will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-core programming. The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about various occupations and professions in today's workforce. The series gives teenagers an up-close look at different jobs, including spending a day as a hands-on observer with an expert in a particular field. |
| Other Matters (7 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Beakman's World (Digital DT 1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 8 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | This live action series based on the comic strip by Jok Church stars performance artist Paul Zaloom as the slightly nutty but never boring scientist who leads a journey of discovery while performing experiments that demonstrate how the world works. |
| Other Matters (8 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Outtakes (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12 N |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Outtakes host Marsha Panuce visits all types of animal sanctuaries and zoos in the United States to explore the world of animals, Viewers learn about the care and living habitats of various animals and how they survive in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (9 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12 N - 12:30 PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stones of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. |
| Other Matters (10 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tomorrow Today (Digital 4) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11 AM - 11:30 AM & 11:30 AM - 12 N |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | Pursuant to the Children's Television Act of 1990, Tomorrow Today will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-core programming. The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about various scientific and technology advances. The series gives teenagers exposure to different areas of new science innovations and ideas from various areas from space to medicine to ecology. |
| Other Matters (11 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari (Digital 4) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 12 N - 12:30 PM & 12:30 PM - 1 PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award-winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring the viewers face to face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live on in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. |
| Other Matters (12 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Swap TV (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 AM - 11 AM & 12:30 PM - 1 PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | Swap TV is a weekly half hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives or a weekend. |
| Other Matters (13 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10 AM - 10:30 AM & 12 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | A whole new generation has made the environment, climate change and going green their cause. Eco Company was created to chronicle the passions of this new generation and to answer their questions. Eco Company is a national TV show hosted by a dynamic and diverse group of teens who combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm for preserving the planet they will inherit. |
| Other Matters (14 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Living Greener (Digital 3) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Living Greener talks to inventors, visionaries, scientists and activists to find out where the planet is headed. Whether it's 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 (15 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12 N - 12:30 PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stones of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. |
| Other Matters (16 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | OnThe Spot (Digital 2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 AM - 11 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | On the Spot is a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia from different categories, including: untold history, globetrotting, origins, supernatural, in sickness and in health, myths, now and then, record setters, mad science and bad ideas. |
| 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. |
Fred L. Falin Vice President - TV Programming & Operations 10/11/2016 |
