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

FRN:
0026907345
File Number:
0000049269
Submit Date:
04/02/2018
Call Sign:
W21CK-D
Facility ID:
67022
City:
CHARLOTTE
State:
NC
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/02/2018
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2018

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

HC2 STATION GROUP, INC.

WILLIAM R. ZEMA, JR.

450 PARK AVENUE

3OTH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NY 10012

United States

+1 (703) 853-5914

BZEMA@HC2BROADCASTING.COM

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Trey Hanbury

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street NW

Washington, DC 20004

United States

+1 (202) 637-5534

trey.hanbury@hoganlovells.com

Legal Representative

Sean Spivey

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street NW

Washington, DC 20004

United States

+1 (202) 637-3280

sean.spivey@hoganlovells.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Charlotte
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 9.0
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(7)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 7) Response
Program Title Double Trouble
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon, Tues, Thurs: 2:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 38
Total times aired 38
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. What would you do if you ran into an identical twin that you didn't know you had? In "Double Trouble" this is exactly what happens to two teenage girls Yuma and Kyanna. After being separated at birth, a chance meeting 15 years later brings them back together. Each wants to get to know their missing parent, so they decide to secretly swap places.
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 Double Trouble
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday: 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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. What would you do if you ran into an identical twin that you didn't know you had? In "Double Trouble" this is exactly what happens to two teenage girls Yuma and Kyanna. After being separated at birth, a chance meeting 15 years later brings them back together. Each wants to get to know their missing parent, so they decide to secretly swap places.
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 Double Trouble
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday: 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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. What would you do if you ran into an identical twin that you didn't know you had? In "Double Trouble" this is exactly what happens to two teenage girls Yuma and Kyanna. After being separated at birth, a chance meeting 15 years later brings them back together. Each wants to get to know their missing parent, so they decide to secretly swap places.
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 My Place
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday: 12 PM & 1 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 6 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. My Place is about one house in Sydney and all of the stories that filled the house over the generations, seen through the eyes of the children who lived there. Starting in the present and going back in time, enter the lives of 26 children of different eras who are all connected by one place - and by the timeless human themes of love, fear, humor, forgiveness, bravery, and capacity for trouble making. Each child hides up in the same fig tree, and each child has a story to tell.
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 My Place
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday: 12 PM & 1 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 24
Total times aired 24
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 6 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. My Place is about one house in Sydney and all of the stories that filled the house over the generations, seen through the eyes of the children who lived there. Starting in the present and going back in time, enter the lives of 26 children of different eras who are all connected by one place - and by the timeless human themes of love, fear, humor, forgiveness, bravery, and capacity for trouble making. Each child hides up in the same fig tree, and each child has a story to tell.
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 My Place
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon, Tues, Thurs: 2 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 39
Total times aired 39
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 6 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. My Place is about one house in Sydney and all of the stories that filled the house over the generations, seen through the eyes of the children who lived there. Starting in the present and going back in time, enter the lives of 26 children of different eras who are all connected by one place - and by the timeless human themes of love, fear, humor, forgiveness, bravery, and capacity for trouble making. Each child hides up in the same fig tree, and each child has a story to tell.
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 Dancing Down Under
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed & Fri: 2 PM & 2:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired 52
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. Narrated by Josh Thomas this series follows the amazing adventures of four young Australian Irish dancers as they dance their way to the World Irish Dancing Championships in Dublin.
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 William R. Zema, Jr.
Address 450 Park Avenue, 30th Floor
City New York
State NY
Zip 10022
Telephone Number (703) 853-5914
Email Address bzema@hc2broadcasting.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. In reference to the broadcast of the same programming on the analog and the digital channel both, Licensee asserts that there is no analog channel and that the programming is digital-only, as indicated.

Other Matters (7)

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Other Matters (1 of 7) Response
Program Title Double Trouble
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday: 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. What would you do if you ran into an identical twin that you didn't know you had? In "Double Trouble" this is exactly what happens to two teenage girls Yuma and Kyanna. After being separated at birth, a chance meeting 15 years later brings them back together. Each wants to get to know their missing parent, so they decide to secretly swap places.
Other Matters (2 of 7) Response
Program Title My Place
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday: 12 PM & 1 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. My Place is about one house in Sydney and all of the stories that filled the house over the generations, seen through the eyes of the children who lived there. Starting in the present and going back in time, enter the lives of 26 children of different eras who are all connected by one place - and by the timeless human themes of love, fear, humor, forgiveness, bravery, and capacity for trouble making. Each child hides up in the same fig tree, and each child has a story to tell.
Other Matters (3 of 7) Response
Program Title Dancing Down Under
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed & Fri: 2 PM & 2:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
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. Narrated by Josh Thomas this series follows the amazing adventures of four young Australian Irish dancers as they dance their way to the World Irish Dancing Championships in Dublin.
Other Matters (4 of 7) Response
Program Title My Place
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon, Tues, Thurs: 2 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 39
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. My Place is about one house in Sydney and all of the stories that filled the house over the generations, seen through the eyes of the children who lived there. Starting in the present and going back in time, enter the lives of 26 children of different eras who are all connected by one place - and by the timeless human themes of love, fear, humor, forgiveness, bravery, and capacity for trouble making. Each child hides up in the same fig tree, and each child has a story to tell.
Other Matters (5 of 7) Response
Program Title My Place
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday: 12 PM & 1 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. My Place is about one house in Sydney and all of the stories that filled the house over the generations, seen through the eyes of the children who lived there. Starting in the present and going back in time, enter the lives of 26 children of different eras who are all connected by one place - and by the timeless human themes of love, fear, humor, forgiveness, bravery, and capacity for trouble making. Each child hides up in the same fig tree, and each child has a story to tell.
Other Matters (6 of 7) Response
Program Title Double Trouble
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday: 12:30 PM & 1:30 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. What would you do if you ran into an identical twin that you didn't know you had? In "Double Trouble" this is exactly what happens to two teenage girls Yuma and Kyanna. After being separated at birth, a chance meeting 15 years later brings them back together. Each wants to get to know their missing parent, so they decide to secretly swap places.
Other Matters (7 of 7) Response
Program Title Double Trouble
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon, Tues, Thurs: 2:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 39
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. What would you do if you ran into an identical twin that you didn't know you had? In "Double Trouble" this is exactly what happens to two teenage girls Yuma and Kyanna. After being separated at birth, a chance meeting 15 years later brings them back together. Each wants to get to know their missing parent, so they decide to secretly swap places.

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.

William R. Zema , Jr. .

Director of Compliance


04/02/2018

Attachments

No Attachments.