Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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TENNESSEE BROADCASTING PARTNERS Doing Business As: TENNESSEE BROADCASTING PARTNERS |
Beverly B. Poston ONE TELEVISION PLACE CHARLOTTE, NC 28205 United States |
+1 (704) 372-4434 |
BPoston@bahakel.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Louis R duTreil , Jr . Technical Consultant duTreil Lundin & Rackley Inc |
3135 Southgate Circle Sarasota, FL 34239 United States |
+1 (941) 329-6004 |
bobjr@DLR.com |
Technical Representative |
Elizabeth Spainhour Brooks, Pierce et al. |
Elizabeth Spainhour 150 Fayetteville Street Suite 1700 Raleigh, NC 27601 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 |
espainhour@brookspierce.com |
Legal Representative |
M. Anne Swanson Legal Counsel Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP |
M. Anne Swanson 1800 M Street NW Suite 800N Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 383-3342 |
ASwanson@wbklaw.com |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | ABC/CBS | |
Nielsen DMA | Jackson TN | |
Web Home Page Address | www.wbbjtv.com |
Question | Response |
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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: | 2.96 |
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 13) | Response |
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Program Title | THE WILDLIFE DOCS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30am-11:00am |
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. | Main Digital: The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and informational program will allow viewers to witness an abundance of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Dr. Chris, Pet Vet |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30am-10:00am |
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. | Multicast: Chronicling the adventures of Dr. Chris Brown, DR. CHRIS PET VET allows viewers unique insight into the life of one of the world's busiest vets and the animals that he treats. For those animals that require specialist services, Dr. Chris calls on his good friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Chimes, who works at a small animal specialist hospital. The show usually consists of three segments, following the doctor as he treats various animals that are in trouble and offering the viewer opportunities to understand the challenges a veterinarian daily faces. The series focuses on how the doctor investigates the individual problem and tries to develop solutions that on the surface would seem confounding to the viewer. As such the show not only offers a view into careers and responsibility for taking care of pets, but also into problem solving strategies and behaviors. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30am-10:00am |
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. | Main Digital: Ocean Treks 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 Treks is produced for ages 13 to 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 (4 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Henry Ford's Innovation Nation |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00am-10:30am |
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. | Multicast: INNOVATION NATION, hosted by Mo Rocca of CBS SUNDAY MORNING, will be a weekly celebration of the inventor's spirit - from historic scientific pioneers throughout past centuries to the forward-looking visionaries of today. Each episode tells the dramatic stories behind the world's greatest inventions - and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life. Featuring the "what if it never happened," "the innovation by accident" and a strong focus on "junior geniuses" who are changing the face of technology, this series will appeal to young viewers and their families. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Sea Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00am-10:30am |
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. | Main Digital: Sea Rescue features the rescue, rehabilitation and, in many instances, release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13 to 16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock the Park |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00am-11:30am |
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. | Main Digital: Rock the Park is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Vacation Creation |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:00pm-12:30pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
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. | Main Digital: On each episode of Vacation Creation with Tommy Davidson and Andrea Feczko our hosts Tommy Davidson and Andrea Feczko guide one deserving family on amazing adventures as they experience a new destination together on their family vacation. As our featured family embarks on an interactive voyage filled with immersive learning opportunities, each episode brings us to diverse locations where our family and viewers discover unique cultural events, food, activities, and traditions. From discovering the wondrous glaciers of Alaska to learning from the Moko Jumbie of the Virgin Islands, viewers will witness the importance of spending time with family and friends as our featured families experience amazing adventures together, often learning more about each other and their own family history along the way. Teens will also learn the importance of resiliency during challenging times as many featured families share their stories of overcoming adversity, finding ways to bond and heal while sharing these once-in-a-lifetime experiences |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Vacation Creation |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/28/2018 11:00 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-27 |
Episode # | 210 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (8 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Lucky Dog 2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00am-11:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 9 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 9 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 9 |
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. | Multicast: Animal trainer Brandon McMillan operates a training facility known as the Lucky Dog Ranch, where his mission is to rescue hard-to-love and untrained dogs and find them homes. The show focuses on exercising responsibility and on developing a sense of appreciation for life and animals. Life lessons are an integral part of the overarching theme of rescuing these animals from death and providing a second chance for life. Following McMillan's investigations into how to retrain these animals to make them welcome members in the homes of families is both educational and inspirational - encouraging this demographic to become sensitive to our own and others' behavior and teaching how we as individuals can make a difference. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/28/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-27 |
Episode # | 3130 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/18/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-02-17 |
Episode # | 3167 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 03/04/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-03-03 |
Episode # | 3131 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/07/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-06 |
Episode # | 3127 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/11/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-02-10 |
Episode # | 3160 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/21/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-20 |
Episode # | 3129 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 03/11/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-03-10 |
Episode # | 3139 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 03/18/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-03-17 |
Episode # | 3175 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucky Dog 2 |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/04/2018 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-02-03 |
Episode # | 3171 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (9 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | OPEN ROAD |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am-12:00pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 11 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 11 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 10 |
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. | Multicast: This program follows renowned veterinarian Dr. Chris Brown as he embarks on an extraordinary journey introducing young people to countries cultures flora and fauna around the globe. Acting as part observer, traveler and animal expert, Dr. Chris serves as a personal guide to and interpreter of each destination's unique lifestyles, history and traditions. In addition as an expert in the field of veterinary sciences, Dr. Chris offers unusual insights into animal behavior as well as the preservation of endangered species. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 03/04/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-03-03 |
Episode # | 6736 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/11/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-02-10 |
Episode # | 6739 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/14/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-13 |
Episode # | 6735 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/25/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-02-24 |
Episode # | 6735 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/04/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-02-03 |
Episode # | 6738 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 03/11/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-03-10 |
Episode # | 6737 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/07/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-06 |
Episode # | 6733 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/18/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-02-17 |
Episode # | 6734 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/21/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-20 |
Episode # | 6736 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | OPEN ROAD |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/28/2018 07:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2018-01-27 |
Episode # | 6737 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (10 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | The Inspectors |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30am-11:00am |
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. | Multicast: THE INSPECTORS is a scripted dramatic series inspired by compelling real-life cases handled by the United States Postal Inspection Service. In the series, Preston Wainwright, a determined teenage boy who is thriving after being paralyzed in a car accident, works as an intern at the U.S. Postal Inspector's lab assisting his U.S. Postal Inspector mom, Amanda, in solving crimes that deal with everything from internet scams, identity and mail theft, to consumer fraud. The program strives to educate young people about making the right choices in their daily lives, encourages open communication between teens and parents and includes positive messaging regarding living with disabilities, overcoming challenges, beating the odds and the power of perseverance. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Lucky Dog |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00am-9:30am |
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. | Multicast: Animal trainer Brandon McMillan operates a training facility known as the Lucky Dog Ranch, where his mission is to rescue hard-to-love and untrained dogs and find them homes. The show focuses on exercising responsibility and on developing a sense of appreciation for life and animals. Life lessons are an integral part of the overarching theme of rescuing these animals from death and providing a second chance for life. Following McMillan's investigations into how to retrain these animals to make them welcome members in the homes of families is both educational and inspirational - encouraging this demographic to become sensitive to our own and others' behavior and teaching how we as individuals can make a difference. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00am-9:30am |
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. | Main Digital: Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half hour series that will engage viewers 13 to 16 as well as the whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am-12:00pm |
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. | Main Digital: TEEN KIDS NEWS DELIVERS RELEVANT NEWS TO KIDS, HOSTED BY KIDS. TOPICS INCLUDE CURRENT EVENTS, EXPLAINED FROM A YOUTH'S PERSPECTIVE. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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 | Wayne Thing |
Address | 346 Muse St. |
City | Jackson |
State | TN |
Zip | 38301 |
Telephone Number | (731) 424-4515 |
Email Address | wthing@wbbjtv.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. | One or more episodes of children's programming that was preempted during the quarter was not rescheduled. The Digital Core Programming Summary section of this report would not permit the station to include preemption reports for such unrescheduled preemptions, and FCC Staff has advised that no preemption report for such unrescheduled episodes is necessary. |
Other Matters (1 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Pet Vet |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am-12:00pm |
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. | Multicast: PET VET follows talented veterinarians Dr. Lisa Chimes and Dr. Andrew Marchevsky of the Small Animal Specialist Hospital where they deal with compelling cases of infirm and injured pets. Viewers also see exotic animal expert Tim Faulkner in action at the Australian Reptile Park, where he cares for animals big and small, from crocodiles to koalas. Together, these three authorities race to cure their furry and feathered charges educating viewers on a range of medical procedures and zoological practices along the way. As viewers catch a behind-the-scenes look at the veterinary profession, they also learn responsibility and empathy for animals of all kinds through the passionate work of the PET VET DREAM TEAM. |
Other Matters (2 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Sea Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00am-10:30am CT |
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. | Main Digital: Sea Rescue features the rescue, rehabilitation and, in many instances, release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13 to 16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. |
Other Matters (3 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00am-9:30am CT |
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. | Main Digital: Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half hour series that will engage viewers 13 to 16 as well as the whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. |
Other Matters (4 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Treks |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30am-10:00am |
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. | Main Digital: Ocean Treks 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 Treks is produced for ages 13 to 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. |
Other Matters (5 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | The Inspectors |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00am |
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. | Multicast: THE INSPECTORS is a scripted dramatic series inspired by compelling real-life cases handled by the United States Postal Inspection Service. In the series, Preston Wainwright, a determined teenage boy who is thriving after being paralyzed in a car accident, works as an intern at the U.S. Postal Inspector's lab assisting his U.S. Postal Inspector mom, Amanda, in solving crimes that deal with everything from internet scams, identity and mail theft, to consumer fraud. The program strives to educate young people about making the right choices in their daily lives, encourages open communication between teens and parents and includes positive messaging regarding living with disabilities, overcoming challenges, beating the odds and the power of perseverance. |
Other Matters (6 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | The Wildlife Docs |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00am |
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. | Main Digital: The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and informational program will allow viewers to witness an abundance of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
Other Matters (7 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am-12:00pm |
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. | Main Digital: TEEN KIDS NEWS DELIVERS RELEVANT NEWS TO KIDS, HOSTED BY KIDS. TOPICS INCLUDE CURRENT EVENTS, EXPLAINED FROM A YOUTH'S PERSPECTIVE. |
Other Matters (8 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Lucky Dog |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00-9:30am |
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. | Multicast: Animal trainer Brandon McMillan is swooping into animal shelters across the U.S., rescuing hard-to-love, out-of control, untrained and unadoptable dogs. Then, back at Brandon's training facility known as the Lucky Dog Ranch, he goes to work on the seemingly impossible task of turning the frightened pooches into perfect pets. In the end, a lucky family will adopt an even luckier dog, making each episode an adoption story that truly warms the heart. |
Other Matters (9 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Henry Ford's Innovation Nation |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00-10:30am |
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. | Multicast: A weekly celebration of the inventor's spirit - from historic scientific pioneers throughout past centuries to the forward-looking visionaries of today. Each episode tells the dramatic stories behind the world's greatest inventions - and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life. Featuring the "what if it never happened," "the innovation by accident" and a strong focus on "junior geniuses" who are changing the face of technology. |
Other Matters (10 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock the Park |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00am-11:30am |
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. | Main Digital: Rock the Park is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. |
Other Matters (11 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Lucky Dog 2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00-11:30am |
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. | Multicast: Animal trainer Brandon McMillan is swooping into animal shelters across the U.S., rescuing hard-to-love, out-of control, untrained and unadoptable dogs. Then, back at Brandon's training facility known as the Lucky Dog Ranch, he goes to work on the seemingly impossible task of turning the frightened pooches into perfect pets. In the end, a lucky family will adopt an even luckier dog, making each episode an adoption story that truly warms the heart. |
Other Matters (12 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Dr. Chris, Pet Vet |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10:00am |
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. | Multicast: Chronicling the adventures of Dr. Chris Brown, DR. CHRIS PET VET allows viewers a unique insight into the life of one of the world's busiest vets and the animals he devotes his days to caring and treating. For those animals that require specialist services, Dr. Chris calls on his good friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Chimes, who works at a small animal specialist hospital. Each episode delivers not only a carefully crafted mix of human and animal interest stories, but also features a variety of animals that undergo elective procedures as part of long-term treatments involving the most intricate and technologically advanced surgery. |
Other Matters (13 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Vacation Creation |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:00p-12:30pm |
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. | Main Digital: Hosts Tommy Davidson and Andrea Feczko guide one deserving family on amazing adventures as they experience a new destination together on their family vacation. As our featured family embarks on an interactive voyage filled with immersive learning opportunities, each episode brings us to diverse locations where our family and viewers discover unique cultural events, food, activities, and traditions. From discovering the wondrous glaciers of Alaska to learning from the Moko Jumbie of the Virgin Islands, viewers will witness the importance of spending time with family and friends as our featured families experience amazing adventures together, often learning more about each other and their own family history along the way. Teens will also learn the importance of resiliency during challenging times as many featured families share their stories of overcoming adversity, finding ways to bond and heal while sharing these once in a lifetime experiences. |
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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. |
Wayne M Thing Program Operations Manager 04/09/2018 |