| 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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TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC. |
Legal Department PO Box 1010 MARION, IL 62959 United States |
+1 (618) 997-4700 |
MJD@TCT.TV |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kevin T. Fisher Broadcast Consultant Smith & Fisher, LLC |
Kevin Fisher 4791 Wintergreen Court Woodbridge, VA 22192 United States |
+1 (703) 505-1751 |
kevin@smithandfisher.com |
Technical Representative |
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COLBY M. MAY , Esq. . Attorney COLBY M. MAY, ESQ., P.C. |
Colby May PO Box 15473 WASHINGTON, DC 20003 United States |
+1 (202) 544-5171 |
CMMAY@MAYLAWOFFICES.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
| Affiliated network | ||
| Nielsen DMA | Paducah-Cape Girard-Harsbg | |
| Web Home Page Address | http://www.tct.tv |
| 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: | 3.5 |
| 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 Program (1 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gospel Bill |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 7A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 6 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | These timeless classics teach children Christian principles from the Word of God through western adventures and faith-filled tales. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Cowboy Dans Frontier |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 9:30A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 2 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Cowboy Dan Harrell helps children, ten and under, understand the importance of always learning something new, every day, through fun stories and music. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Adventures in Odyssey |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 10:00A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Adventures in Odyssey series centers around the grandfatherly inventor, John Avery Whittaker, owner of an ice cream shop for children. It is an animated half-hour program that teaches principal family lessons through the promotion of sound, Christian morals. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dr. Wonder's Workshop |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 8:30A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 6 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Designed with children in mind, Dr. Wonder's all deaf cast delivers in ASL (American Sign Language) and voiced-over English, this entertaining program that teaches Bible principles through the love of Christ. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Super Simple Science Stuff |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 8A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 4 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Super Simple Science Stuff is all about, what else? Science! Dr. Quack and his assistant Dizzy Izzy teach children how things work through a variety of experiments. They also remind kids that since God created the world, He is the ultimate scientist! |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Adventures of Donkey Ollie |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 9A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 4 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Follow along with a donkey named Ollie through Jesus' time as he meets new characters and learns many valuable lessons along the way. Like Veggie Tales, Donkey Ollie is animated with incredible graphics, songs and morals lessons for children. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Another Sommer Time Adventure |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 7:30A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 3 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Another Sommer-Time Adventure, children will be captivated when they hear author Carl Sommer tell these interesting and exciting award-winning stories. Along with the story, Mr. Sommer teaches children character-building lessons on how they can live successful lives. The stories communicate a warmth and tenderness that is certain to delight children as they learn positive character traits. Each action-filled story has realistic sound effects, dynamic music, and an award-winning Karacter KidzR song. Twenty of the books and read-alongs from which these videos are taken from have won: Teachers' Choice Award, Mom's Choice Award, Benjamin Franklin Award, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, The Communicator Award, Family Review Center Gold Award, and iParenting Media Award. |
| 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 | Michael Daly |
| Address | P.O. Box 1010 |
| City | Marion |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62959 |
| Telephone Number | (618) 997-4700 |
| Email Address | mjd@tct.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. | "(Note 1) - During the quarter the WTCT station aired on average 3.5 hours per week of core children's television programming, or 45.5 hours total for the quarter, on its primary digital channel 27.1 (SD). This represents 6.5 hours on average, above the 39 hours of children's television programming per quarter specified in Commission Rule 73.671." "(Note 2) - On its 27.2 (HD) channel the station aired 3.5 hours per week of core children's television programming, or 45.5 hours total for the quarter. This represents 6.5 hours, on average, above the 39 hours of children's television programming per quarter specified in Commission Rule 73.671. |
| Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gospel Bill |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 7A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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. | These timeless classics teach children Christian principles from the Word of God through western adventures and faith-filled tales. |
| Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Adventures of Donkey Ollie |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 9A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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. | Follow along with a donkey named Ollie through Jesus' time as he meets new characters and learns many valuable lessons along the way. Like Veggie Tales, Donkey Ollie is animated with incredible graphics, songs and morals lessons for children. |
| Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Adventures in Odyssey |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 10A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Adventures in Odyssey series centers around the grandfatherly inventor, John Avery Whittaker, owner of an ice cream shop for children. It is an animated half-hour program that teaches principal family lessons through the promotion of sound, Christian morals. |
| Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dr. Wonder's Workshop |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 8:30A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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. | Designed with children in mind, Dr. Wonder's all deaf cast delivers in ASL (American Sign Language) and voiced-over English this entertaining program that teaches Bible principles through the love of Christ. |
| Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Super Simple Science Stuff |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 8A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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. | Super Simple Science Stuff is all about, what else? Science! Dr. Quack and his assistant Dizzy Izzy teach children how things work through a variety of experiments. They also remind kids that since God created the world, He is the ultimate scientist! |
| Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Another Sommer Time Adventure |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 7:30A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Another Sommer-Time Adventure, children will be captivated when they hear author Carl Sommer tell these interesting and exciting award-winning stories. Along with the story, Mr. Sommer teaches children character-building lessons on how they can live successful lives. The stories communicate a warmth and tenderness that is certain to delight children as they learn positive character traits. Each action-filled story has realistic sound effects, dynamic music, and an award-winning Karacter KidzR song. Twenty of the books and read-alongs from which these videos are taken from have won: Teachers' Choice Award, Mom's Choice Award, Benjamin Franklin Award, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, The Communicator Award, Family Review Center Gold Award, and iParenting Media Award. |
| Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Cowboy Dans Frontier |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sa, 9:30A CT(SD&HD) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Cowboy Dan Harrell helps children, ten and under, understand the importance of always learning something new, every day, through fun stories and music. |
| 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. |
Michael Daly Secretary 07/10/2017 |
