| 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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GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C. Doing Business As: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C. |
Kim Eubank 7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111 United States |
+1 (405) 841-9920 |
kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jack Mills STATION ENGINEER Griffin Licensing, L.L.C. |
7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111 United States |
+1 (405) 841-9161 |
JACK.MILLS@NEWS9.NET |
Technical Representative |
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David A. O'Connor WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER, LLP |
1800 M STREET, N.W. SUITE 800N WASHINGTON, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 783-4141 |
DOCONNOR@WBKLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | MyNetworkTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Oklahoma City | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.ksbitv.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 | 0.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | OCEAN MYSTERIES WITH JEFF CORWIN (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 730-8AM 13X(4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | The half-hour weekly series, Ocean Mysteries, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 - and beyond - by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the "family dynamics" of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care- about these heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOG TOWN, USA (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 9-9:30AM 13X (4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | Dog Town, USA is a story of the men and women who devote their lives to the healing and happiness of dogs from every corner of the nation. Dog Town, USA is produced for ages 13-16 and will inspire young people to pursue their dreams while valuing the importance of dedicating oneself to the greater good of the community and family. The series demonstrates the powerful interaction between humans and animals with a focus on or canine companions. Dog Town, USA educates and informs the audience about canine training techniques and creating healthy environments for dogs. Dog Town, USA's trained experts teach teen viewers how to be a responsible pet owner and maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle for both family and pet. Viewers will get to know and care about these dogs and the heroes who do whatever it takes to give them a second chance. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 9:30-10A 13X (4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | Emmy-winning Jack Hanna's Into the Wild is produced for children ages 13-16. Into the Wild takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. More than just a collections of animal escapades, Into the Wild provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. Into the Wild is unscripted and action packed - it takes you on a raucous ride, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for all creatures, great and small. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 7-7:30AM 13X (4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | Animal Atlas is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BRAIN GAMES: FAMILY EDITION (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 8:30-9AM 13X (4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | Brain Games: Family Edition is a weekly half-hour series that explores the fascinating components of the human brain and how they shape our perceptions and everyday lives. Produced for children ages 13-16, Brain Games: Family Edition's host, Jason Silva, opens each episode with an exercise for your mind which will often leave you scratching your head. These exercises will serve as a jumping-off point for a deep dive into the reality of human perception and the fascinating ways that our brain functions. Each week, the host will explore a variety of different topics including visual perception, memory, skill learning, decision making, and many more. Brain Games: Family Edition educates and inspires viewers by presenting a series of experiments and activities designed to help people imiprove cognitive function and use their brains better, smarter and faster. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ON THE SPOT (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY AT 3-3:30PM 13X (4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | ON THE SPOT IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE HALF-HOUR, E/I PROGRAM THAT APPEALS TO 13 TO 16 YEAR OLDS. ON THE SPOT TAKES VIEWERS ON A LIGHTNING FAST GAME OF ENTERTAINING TRIVIA. EACH EPISODE DELIVERS ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF MEANINGFUL INFORMATION AS THE SHOW TACKLES SOME OF THE MOST MIND-BLOWING QUESTIONS. CAN A COW HAVE AN ACCENT? WHO GOT THE WORLD'S LONGEST STANDING OVATION? AS A KID, DID NAPOLEON HATE FRANCE? QUESTIONS ARE LINKED WITH EYE-CATCHING VISUALS, GIVING VIEWERS A CHANCE TO GUESS THE RIGHT ANSWERS. THE GOAL OF THE SERIES IS TO PROVIDE YOUNG VIEWERS WITH AN INFORMATION-BASED PROGRAM THAT BROADENS THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL TOPICS. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EXPEDITION WILD (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 8-8:30AM 13X (4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | Expedition Wild is produced for ages 13-16. This educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Casey Anderson and showcases his charismatic animal companions on an innovative and action-packed odyssey through North America's wild places - revealing a rare glimpse into the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Viewers will follow Casey on a series of breathtakingly wild adventures. He will paddle the Grand Canyon, ski with Wolverines in British Columbia, observe Mountain Lions in Montana, stake out the scavengers of Yellowstone, investigate a raven's nest, observe Polar Bears on Alaska's northern slope, and climb to rugged extremes in pursuit of Northern Maine's Black Bears - bringing audiences a rare and personal experience with endangered species, some deadly, others dashing, in the stunning natural ecosystems that they call home. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HATCHED (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 10-10:30AM 13X(4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| 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. | Hatched is an educational and informational series dedicated to teaching children ages 13-16 about how to successfully pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Each week, a seasoned team of business leaders instructs entrepreneurs about the basic but critical business skills needed to bring a product from concept to the marketplace. A unique program that combines entertainment with business school, Hatched will focus on the skills needed to launch a product. It will help young people develop the confidence and business savvy to execute a detailed business plan that includes product pricing, packaging, marketing and investment strategies. Hatched brings young entrepreneurs to the table encouraging them to step up and seize their dreams. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SUNDAYS AT 11:30PM-12M 13X(4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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 Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. The Coolest Places on Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet-cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature-exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that is a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
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| Question | Response |
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| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | Kim Eubank |
| Address | 7401 North Kelley Avenue |
| City | Oklahoma City |
| State | OK |
| Zip | 73111 |
| Telephone Number | (405) 841-9920 |
| Email Address | kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net |
| 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. | Griffin Licensing acquired KSBI from Family Broadcasting on December 2, 2014. THIS-TV Network was terminated on 52.2 effective November 30, 2014. Griffin Licensing is not currently airing any programming on 52.2 effective December 1, 2014. In addition to airing a schedule of educational and information programming appropriate for children, KWTV/KSBI serves this segment of the viewing audience in other ways. On-air personnel from KWTV/KSBI make appearances before children and preteens in the community talking about potential careers in broadcasting and what it is like to work at the television station. KWTV/KSBI also sponsor and support various community outreach projects aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of children and preteens. IN ADDITION TO AIRING A SCHEDULE OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN, KWTV/KSBI SERVES THIS SEGMENT OF THE VIEWING AUDIENCE IN OTHER WAYS. ON AIR PERSONNEL FROM KWTV/KSBI NEWS 9 MAKE APPEARANCES BEFORE CHILDREN AND PRETEENS IN THE COMMUNITY TALKING ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREERS IN BROADCASTING AND WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK AT THE TELEVISION STATION. KWTV/KSBI ALSO SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF CHILDREN AND PRETEENS. TALENT APPEARANCES WERE AS FOLLOWS: DAVID PAYNE, 4/3/17, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION FOR THUNDER ORGANIZATION, OKC, OK DAVID PAYNE, 4/18/17, KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON ENTIRE WEATHER TEAM, 4/5/17, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION TO DEER CREEK SCHOOLS EARL FAUBION AND TOM PASTRANO, 4/22/17, MEET AND GREET TO VIEWERS AT ORR FAMILY FARMS, MOORE, OK DAVID PAYNE, MATT MAHLER, JUSTIN RUDICEL, JED CASTLES, LACEY SWOPE AND MARTY LOGAN, 4/19/17, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION TO MUSTANG ELEMENTARY, MUSTANG, OK JED CASTLES, LACEY SWOPE AND LACEY LOWERY, 5/4/17, IMPACTFUL TEACH PRESENTATION AT DEER CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL KELLY OGLE, 4/19/17, EMCEE AT OKC METRO PRAYER BREAKFAST AT COX CONVENTION CENTER, OKC, OK KELLY OGLE, 5/22/17, CELEBRITY GOLFER AT COACHES VS. CANCER GOLF, STILLWATER COUNTRY CLUB KELLY OGLE, 5/23/17, EMCEE AT OKC AMBASSADOR BASEBLL BANQUET AT OKLAHOMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME KELLY OGLE, 5/25/17, EMCEE AT FIELDS AND FUTURES SPRING BANQUET AT ST. LUKES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, OKC, OK KELLY OGLE, 6/5/17, CELEBRITY GOLFER AT FIELDS AND FUTURES GOLF TOURNAMENT AT RIVER OAKS GOLF CLUB OF OKC KELLY OGLE AND AMANDA TAYLOR, 5/5/17, SERVED LUNCH TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY AT DEER CREEK SCHOOLS KELLY OGLE, AMANDA TAYLOR, AND LACIE LOWERY, 6/8/17, MEET AND GREET AT FOOD 4 KIDS SNOW CONE TAKEDOWN, OKC, OK LACIE LOWERY, ALAN BROERSE, AND EARL FAUBION, 6/9/17, MEET WITH FANS AT URHUNT FEST 2017, FIRELAKE ARENA IN SHAWNEE, OK LACIE LOWERY, JED CASTLES AND STAN MILLER, 4/13/17, IMPACTFUL TEACHER PRESENTATION AT GUTHRIE HIGH SCHOOL, GUTHRIE, OK LACIE LOWERY, KELLY OGLE, AMANDA TAYLOR, DAVID PAYNE, CASSIE HEITER, JUSTIN RUDICEL, AND ROBYN KING, 6/8/17, GAVE OUT FREE SNOW CONES AND TALKED WITH FANS AT NEWS 9 SNOW CONE TAKEOVER, OKC, OK MARTY LOGAN, 4/9/17, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION FOR TORNADO LECTURE IN WOODWARD, OK MARTY LOGAN, 4/25/17, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION FOR FORT SUPPLY ELEMENTARY MARTY LOGAN, 4/27/17, MEET AND GREET AT TWISTER ALLEY FILM FESTIVAL, WOODWARD, OK MARTY LOGAN, 5/6/17, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION TO WOODWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPLORERS, WOODWARD, OK MARTY LOGAN, 5/8/17, SEVERE WEATHER PRESENTATION TO CUSHING ELEMENTARY, CUSHING, OK MARTY LOGAN AND ALAN BROERSE, 5/13/17, MEET AND GREET AT HEROES AND HELPERS EVENT, GAYLOR-PICKENS MUSEUM STAN MILLER, 5/18/17, EMCEE AT METRO ALLIANCE LUNCHEON TO RAISE MONEY FOR REHAB PROGRAM TIFFANY LIOU, AMY KAUFFMAN, AND CHRISTY LEWIS, 4/2/17, PARTICIPATED IN OPEN STREETS OKC, OKC, OK TOM PASTRANO, 5/13/17, MEET AND GREET AT OKIE SAMPLER IN PIEDMONT, OK |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EXPEDITION WILD (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 8-8:30AM |
| 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. | Expedition Wild is produced for ages 13-16. This educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Casey Anderson and showcases his charismatic animal companions on an innovative and action-packed odyssey through North America's wild places - revealing a rare glimpse into the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Viewers will follow Casey on a series of breathtakingly wild adventures. He will paddle the Grand Canyon, ski with Wolverines in British Columbia, observe Mountain Lions in Montana, stake out the scavengers of Yellowstone, investigate a raven's nest, observe Polar Bears on Alaska's northern slope, and climb to rugged extremes in pursuit of Northern Maine's Black Bears - bringing audiences a rare and personal experience with endangered species, some deadly, others dashing, in the stunning natural ecosystems that they call home. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | INTO THE WILD (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 9:30-10AM |
| 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. | Emmy-winning Jack Hanna's Into the Wild is produced for children ages 13-16. Into the Wild takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. More than just a collections of animal escapades, Into the Wild provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. Into the Wild is unscripted and action packed - it takes you on a raucous ride, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for all creatures, great and small. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BRAIN GAMES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 8:30-9AM |
| 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. | Brain Games: Family Edition is a weekly half-hour series that explores the fascinating components of the human brain and how they shape our perceptions and everyday lives. Produced for children ages 13-16, Brain Games: Family Edition's host, Jason Silva, opens each episode with an exercise for your mind which will often leave you scratching your head. These exercises will serve as a jumping-off point for a deep dive into the reality of human perception and the fascinating ways that our brain functions. Each week, the host will explore a variety of different topics including visual perception, memory, skill learning, decision making, and many more. Brain Games: Family Edition educates and inspires viewers by presenting a series of experiments and activities designed to help people imiprove cognitive function and use their brains better, smarter and faster. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 7-7:30AM |
| 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 Atlas is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOG TOWN, USA (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 9-9:30AM |
| 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. | Dog Town, USA is a story of the men and women who devote their lives to the healing and happiness of dogs from every corner of the nation. Dog Town, USA is produced for ages 13-16 and will inspire young people to pursue their dreams while valuing the importance of dedicating oneself to the greater good of the community and family. The series demonstrates the powerful interaction between humans and animals with a focus on or canine companions. Dog Town, USA educates and informs the audience about canine training techniques and creating healthy environments for dogs. Dog Town, USA's trained experts teach teen viewers how to be a responsible pet owner and maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle for both family and pet. Viewers will get to know and care about these dogs and the heroes who do whatever it takes to give them a second chance. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ON THE SPOT (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY AT 3-3:30PM |
| 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 an educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that takes viewers on a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the most mind-blowing questions. Can a cow have an accent? Who got the world's longest standing ovation? As a kid, did Napoleon hate France? Questions are linked with eye-catching visuals, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with an information-based program that broadens their knowledge of a wide range of educational topics. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HATCHED (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 10-10:30AM |
| 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. | Hatched is an educational and informational series dedicated to teaching children ages 13-16 about how to successfully pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Each week, a seasoned team of business leaders instructs entrepreneurs about the basic but critical business skills needed to bring a product from concept to the marketplace. A unique program that combines entertainment with business school, Hatched will focus on the skills needed to launch a product. It will help young people develop the confidence and business savvy to execute a detailed business plan that includes product pricing, packaging, marketing and investment strategies. Hatched brings young entrepreneurs to the table encouraging them to step up and seize their dreams. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | OCEAN MYSTERIES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 7:30-8AM |
| 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. | The half-hour weekly series, Ocean Mysteries, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 - and beyond - by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the "family dynamics" of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care- about these heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Rob Krier Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 06/30/2017 |
