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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0029909157
File Number:
0000037021
Submit Date:
01/08/2018
Call Sign:
WWTW
Facility ID:
84214
City:
SENATOBIA
State:
MS
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report Amendment
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/08/2018
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth 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

BROADCASTING FOR THE CHALLENGED, INC.

Broadcasting for the Challenged, Inc.

6080 MT. MORIAH EXT.

MEMPHIS, TN 38115

United States

+1 (901) 375-9324

AIRWAVESJD@AOL.COM

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

William Jeffrey Reynolds

Technical Consultant

du Treil, Lundin & Rackley, Inc.

Jeff Reynolds

3135 Southgate Circle

Sarasota, FL 34239

United States

+1 (941) 329-6013

jeff@dlr.com

Technical Representative

Stephen C Simpson

Attorney at Law

Attorney at Law

Stephen C. Simpson

1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Suite 200

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 408-7035

airwavesjd@aol.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Memphis
Web Home Page Address

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 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 Programs(6)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Do's and Don'ts
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays at 7:00 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 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Do's and Don'ts gives children an historical perspective of appropriate behavior and etiquette in various dating situations. The program is targeted toward teens and pre-teens and is designed to teach children about self respect and appropriate conduct.
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 Congruent Triangles
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays at 7:00 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 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Children are taught mathematical lessons using practical explanations of triangles. Congruent triangles, which can be identical, mirror images of each other, rotated, or have common sides, are given special attention. The program helps children understand geometric fundamentals.
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 The Solar System
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays at 7:00 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 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Solar System uses models and graphics to teach children about space, as special effects teams design and create masterwoks of design that replicate the workings of the solar system.
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 Good Table Manners
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays at 7:00 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 10 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Good table manners explains to children the importance of appropriate behavior and proper etiquette in various situations. Examples are shown of how inapproriate behavior can be improved and corrected. The program helps children feel confident about how to behave in social situations.
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 Frames of Reference
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays at 7:00 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 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Frames of Reference teaches children about the science of optics and the workings of the eye as optical illusions are created and explained using various objects occupying surprisingly unpredictable spots within the viewing area.
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 Alaska 1948
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 7:00 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 9 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Alaska 1948 teaches children about the history of America's 49th state. The program explores facts about Alaska's natural resources and its agricultural, sociological, and economic history. The program is targeted toward children and teaches important lessons about statehood and American history.
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 Keith Parnell
Address 627 E. Lee Street
City Senatobia
State MS
Zip 38666
Telephone Number (901) 375-9324
Email Address keith@flinn.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. n/a

Other Matters (6)

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Other Matters (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Do's and Don'ts
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays at 7:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Dating Do's and Don'ts gives children an historical perspective of appropriate behavior and etiquette in various dating situations. The program is targeted toward teens and pre-teens and is designed to teach children about self respect and appropriate conduct.
Other Matters (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Alaska 1948
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 7:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 9 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Alaska 1948 teaches children about the history of America's 49th state. The program explores facts about Alaska's natural resources and its agricultural, sociological, and economic history. The program is targeted toward children and teaches important lessons about statehood and American history.
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Frames of Reference
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Frames of Reference teaches children about the science of optics and the workings of the eye as optical illusions are created and explained using various objects occupying surprisingly unpredictable spots within the viewing area.
Other Matters (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Congruent Triangles
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Children are taught mathematical lessons using practical explanations of triangles. Congruent triangles, which can be identical, mirror images of each other, rotated, or have common sides, are given special attention. The program helps children understand geometric fundamentals.
Other Matters (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Good Table Manners
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays at 7:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Good table manners explains to children the importance of appropriate behavior and proper etiquette in various situations. Examples are shown of how inapproriate behavior can be improved and corrected. The program helps children feel confident about how to behave in social situations.
Other Matters (6 of 6) Response
Program Title The Solar System
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays at 7:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Solar System uses models and graphics to teach children about space, as special effects teams design and create masterwoks of design that replicate the workings of the solar system.

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.

Keith Parnell

Children's Programming Liaison


01/08/2018

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