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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:
0019509470
File Number:
0000032048
Submit Date:
10/06/2017
Call Sign:
KSTS
Facility ID:
64987
City:
SAN JOSE
State:
CA
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Superceded
Status Date:
10/09/2017
Filing Status:
Inactive



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2017

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

NBC TELEMUNDO LICENSE LLC

Doing Business As: NBC TELEMUNDO LICENSE LLC

Margaret L. Tobey

300 NEW JERSEY AVE, N.W.

SUITE 700

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 524-6401

MARGARET.TOBEY@NBCUNI.COM

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

H. Douglas Lung

Corporate Engineering Manager

NBCUniversal, LLC

PO Box 98

Honomu, HI 96728

United States

+1 (818) 334-4034

doug.lung@nbcuni.com

Technical Representative

MARGARET L. TOBEY

Assistant Secretary

NBCUniversal, LLC

300 New Jersey Avenue, NW

Suite 700

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 524-6401

margaret.tobey@nbcuni.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network TELEMUNDO
Nielsen DMA San Francisco-Oak-San Jose
Web Home Page Address www.telemundo48.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 3.0
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 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: 3.0
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 Programs(6)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Tinga Tinga Tales (TeleXitos Network on multi-cast channel)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 9:00AM & 9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Total times aired 28
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Created for a global audience of 3 to 6 year olds and inspired by traditional African folktales and the Tingatinga art of Tanzania, TINGA TINGA TALES opens up a fantastical world of color, characters and transformation. Tinga Tinga Tales is centered on various animated animals and employs music, dialogue, and colorful imagery to teach lessons about the origins of those animals. Each episode tells the fantastical story of how a particular animal came to be, combining eye grabbing content with a fun approach to science, while each animal has their role to play and nothing is more important than community and friendship in Tinga.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 6) Response
Program Title EL SHOW DE CHICA
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SAT 8A, 830AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Total times aired 28
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 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. EL SHOW DE CHICA features a five-year-old "baby" chick who spends her days with her parents in their costume shop, the Coop. The shop's one employee, Kelly, doubles as Chica's nanny and the ensemble is rounded out with Bunji, a large floppy eared rabbit and Stitches, a straw mannequin that sits in the window. In each episode Chica develops or encounters a problem that she cannot immediately resolve. Usually her issues involve impulse control, distractibility, judgment, and inter-personal behaviors.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Guess with Jess (TeleXitos Network on multi-cast channel)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 8:00AM & 8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Total times aired 28
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 2 years to 4 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In GUESS WITH JESS, animated barnyard animals encounter everyday situations that raise a question of the day. Jess and his friends search for the answers to science and nature led questions, allowing children to learn about the world around them. Each episode is based upon a big question, which is answered by asking, testing and finding a way. Guess with Jess also demonstrates how to work together to solve a problem. Children can see firsthand how getting along with friends and or classmates can help conquer any task or challenge.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 6) Response
Program Title NINA'S WORLD
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 10a, 10:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Total times aired 28
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 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. NINA'S WORLD is an animated show based on a six-year-old Latina, who lives in San Antonio, Texas with her parents, who own the local bakery, and her Abuela(grandmother). Her Tio (uncle) Javier lives nearby and there are lots of different children and adults from several different cultures in the apartment complex and neighborhood where she lives. Nina's best friend Star, a suffered starfish pillow character brought to life by Nina's imagination. Each episode features Nina taking on a challenge, solving a problem, or finding a way to help others. She is very confident about her abilities, which sometimes gets her in trouble. However, with encouragement and chiding from Abuela, Nina learns about how to plan her work, take responsibility for her actions, and correct her mistakes.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 6) Response
Program Title LA ABEJA MAYA
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SAT 9A, 930AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Total times aired 28
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 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LA ABEJA MAYA (Maya the bee) is and entertaining preschool series that furthers the educational and informational needs of children by promoting the social and emotional goals of independence, empathy, and diversity. The series also serves the cogntive and itellectual needs of children by teaching them about biodiversity and the importance of protecting nature. The main character, Maya, is a free spirit with a curious demeanor and fondness for discovery. With her eagerness for adventure, she lives free in the meadow, because the world is too big and too fascinating to stay in the bee hive. Through Maya's open-mindness, children learn to foster their curiosity and to accept and respect others.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Veggie Tales (TeleXitos Network on multi-cast channel)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 7am, 730am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Total times aired 28
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 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. VEGGIE TALES is a children's series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons through stories. Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, each episode begins by establishing the problem, uses short stories to parallel the situation with a problem and solution, and ends by reiterating the proposed solution and the life lesson learned through the experience. The show communicates social emotional messages based upon the core values of honesty, kindness, forgiveness, and appreciation for all, using music, unusual characters, and allegorical storylines.
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 ERIKA DIAZ
Address 2450 NORTH FIRST ST
City SAN JOSE
State CA
Zip 95131
Telephone Number (408) 944-4839
Email Address erika.diaz@nbcuni.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 (6)

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Other Matters (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Tinga Tinga Tales (TeleXitos Network on multi-cast channel)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 9am, 9:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Created for a global audience of 3 to 6 year olds and inspired by traditional African folktales and the Tingatinga art of Tanzania, TINGA TINGA TALES opens up a fantastical world of color, characters and transformation. Tinga Tinga Tales is centered on various animated animals and employs music, dialogue, and colorful imagery to teach lessons about the origins of those animals. Each episode tells the fantastical story of how a particular animal came to be, combining eye grabbing content with a fun approach to science, while each animal has their role to play and nothing is more important than community and friendship in Tinga.
Other Matters (2 of 6) Response
Program Title El Show de Chica
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 8:30am, 8:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. EL SHOW DE CHICA features a five year old baby chick who spends her days with her parents in their costume shop, the Coop. The shops one employee, Kelly, doubles as Chicas nanny and the ensemble is rounded out with Bunji, a large floppy eared rabbit and Stitches, a straw mannequin that sits in the window. In each episode Chica develops or encounters a problem that she cannot immediately resolve. Usually her issues involve impulse control, distractibility, judgment, and inter personal behaviors. She and Kelly usually work on the problem through an adventure a fantasy transformation to animation where Bunji and Stitches come alive and join Chica and Kelly for the problem solving process. The core educational content is primarily socio emotional development, and Chica learns how to express herself properly, think before she acts, and interact with others effectively. She often learns that it takes hard work and practice to become proficient at different skills.
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title NINA'S WORLD
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10A, 1030AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Nina's World is a childhood adventure series, which re imagines a childhood for the character Nina, host of the Sprout Good Night Show. Nina is a sex year old Latina living in San Antonio Texas. She is exposed to adults and children from many cultures that live in her immediate neighborhood and in the mixed used housing complex, where her parents own a bakery downstairs from their apartment. Nina has frequesnt adventures with her friends, her parents, and other grownups in her neighborhood. She is curious and determined to over reach her abilities in pursuit of her goals. Nina models resilience as there is not a day wher she doesn't reflect on her encounters with good natured common sense and an ability to rebound after her mistakes.
Other Matters (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Guess with Jess (TeleXitos Network on multi-cast channel)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 8am, 8:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 4 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In GUESS WITH JESS, animated barnyard animals encounter everyday situations that raise a question of the day. Jess and his friends search for the answers to science and natureLed questions, allowing children to learn about the world around them. Each episode is based upon a big question, which is answered by asking, testing and finding a way. Guess with Jess also demonstrates how to work together to solve a problem. Children can see firsthand how getting along with friends and/or classmates can help conquer any task or challenge.
Other Matters (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Veggie Tales (TeleXitos Network on multi-cast channel)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 7:00am, 7:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. VEGGIE TALES is a childrens series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons through stories. Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, each episode begins by establishing the problem, uses short stories to parallel the situation with a problem and solution, and ends by reiterating the proposed solution and the life lesson learned through the experience. The show communicates socialemotional messages based upon the core values of honesty, kindness, forgiveness, and appreciation for all, using music, unusual characters, and allegorical storylines.
Other Matters (6 of 6) Response
Program Title LA ABEJA MAYA
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SAT 9AM , 930AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LA ABEJA MAYA (Maya the bee) is an entertaining preschool series that furthers the educational and informational needs of children by promoting the social and emotional goals of independence, empathy, and diversity. the series also serves the cognitive and intellectual needs of children by teaching them about biodiversity and the importance of protecting nature. The main character, Maya, is a free spirit with a curious demeanor and fondness for discovery. With her eagerness for adventure, she lives free in the meadow, because the world is just too big and too fascinating to stay in the bee hive. Through Maya's open-mindedness, children learn to foster their curiosity and to accept and respect others. On her way through the meadow, Maya and her many friends teach children valuable lessons that supporting the weak, learning from each other and appreciating different perspectives on life.

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.

Marlu Silva

Marketing Community Coordinator


10/06/2017

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