| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | Yes |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KWHY-22 BROADCASTING, LLC Doing Business As: KWHY-22 BROADCASTING, LLC |
Nina Christy, Legal Department 4975 W PICO BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 United States |
+1 (213) 344-3700 |
nina.christy@meruelogroup.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nina Christy Legal Assistant Meruelo Group |
9550 Firestone Blvd., Ste. 105 Downey, CA 90241 United States |
+1 (562) 745-2300 |
nina.christy@meruelogroup.com |
Legal Assistant |
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Paul Cicelski Lerman Senter PLLC |
2001 L Street NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 416-6756 |
PCicelski@lermansenter.com |
Legal Representative |
|
David Gray Engineer Meruelo Media |
4975 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019 United States |
+1 (760) 275-9897 |
dgray@meruelomedia.com |
Technical Representative |
|
John E. Hidle , PE . Consulting Engineer Carl T. Jones Corporation |
John E. Hidle, PE 7901 Yarnwood Court Springfield, VA 22153 United States |
+1 (703) 569-7704 |
jhidle@ctjc.com |
Technical Representative |
|
Benjamin Vega Meruelo Group |
9550 Firestone Blvd. Ste 105 Downey, CA 90241 United States |
+1 (562) 745-2300 |
bvega@meruelogroup.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
| Affiliated network | MundoMax | |
| Nielsen DMA | Los Angeles | |
| Web Home Page Address | https://www.kwhy22.com/ |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 999.0 |
| 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: | 27.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.2 Saturday 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales is concerned with safety tips along with lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and also showcases veterinary experts in the care of various issues affecting canines. The weekly series includes a reading list about dogs and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.6 Monday-Sunday 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 82 |
| Total times aired | 82 |
| 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 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Atlas the hosts travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable from the familiar to the outstanding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. Viewers get to meet the animals face to face. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.5 Monday-Saturday 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. & Sunday 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 110 |
| Total times aired | 110 |
| 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 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Atlas the hosts travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable from the familiar to the outstanding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. Viewers get to meet the animals face to face. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mouse in the House |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.2 Saturday 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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 | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mouse in the house serves the educational and informational needs of children 9 to 12 years of age with its program content, providing young viewers with an educational experience conducting scientific experiment that children can repeat for themselves. The program combines practical demonstrations of science and physics with useful information buildings important life skills. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.2 Saturday 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 9 |
| 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. | The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon is a live action series that follows Dudley, a life size dragon who recently woke up from centuries of hibernation and his new ten year old friends Matt and Sally. The kids guide Dudley around the modern world and the trio learn about environmentalism, friendship, and pro-social services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | America's Heartland |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.2 Saturday 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | America's Heartland serves the educational and informational needs of child rend 13 to 16 years of age with its program content. The show features everyday Americans and their families, telling fascinating stories across America's heartland. From learning how to make maple syrup to riding with teenage ranchers, this series explores various ways of life showcasing the diversity of how we live and work. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.8 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 112 |
| Total times aired | 112 |
| 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 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Atlas the hosts travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable from the familiar to the outstanding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. Viewers get to meet the animals face to face. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.3 Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 104 |
| Total times aired | 104 |
| 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 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Atlas the hosts travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable from the familiar to the outstanding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. Viewers get to meet the animals face to face. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.4 Saturday 4 p.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday 4 p.m.-6 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 100 |
| Total times aired | 100 |
| 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 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Atlas the hosts travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable from the familiar to the outstanding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. Viewers get to meet the animals face to face. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.1 Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-7:30 a.m. & Friday 7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 78 |
| Total times aired | 78 |
| 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 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Atlas the hosts travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable from the familiar to the outstanding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. Viewers get to meet the animals face to face. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.2 Saturday 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | Real Life 101 introduces you to real people doing real jobs. The show focuses on careers such as doctors, lawyers, and veterinarians to career counseleors, mechianis and Lipizzaner stallion trainers. See for yourself why yhese professionals love what they do. Learn about jobs you might not know even existed. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.2 Saturday 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | Think Big is a television series that shows a working knowledge of math, science and physics. The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles while combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode presents an invent-off challenge, where teenage teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in limited amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Home With Grandma |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.7 Monday-Sunday 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 89 |
| Total times aired | 89 |
| 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 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Home With Grandma, is an educational/informative program targeting children ages 6 -14. The program depicts real life situations and teaches kids to act according to the Vietnamese traditional culture and values. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mustard Pancakes |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 22.2 Saturday 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | Mustard Pancakes featuring Courtney Campbell and her family of fun loving friends. Each episode mirrors a slice of everyday life from problems to celebrations and everything in between. Courtney lives her cat, Mr. D., her three dogs, Oogleberry Ink Dog, Tiny Tina Ten Toes, and Mo. Courtney's home is warm, friendly, inviting, a cozy place where all children feel comfortable hanging out, singing songs, and hearing stories. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | Nina Christy |
| Address | 9550 Firestone Blvd., Ste. 105 |
| City | Downey |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90241 |
| Telephone Number | (562) 745-2300 |
| Email Address | nina.christy@meruelogroup.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. | Licensee's response to the average number of core hours of free over-the-air digital programmer is 1176, not 999. The online form does not permit a 4 digit number to be input. |
| Other Matters (1 of 1) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | See Attachment A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 585 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Atlas the hosts travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable from the familiar to the outstanding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. Viewers get to meet the animals face to face. |
| 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). |
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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. |
Nina Christy Legal Assistant 04/10/2018 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description | Upload Status |
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| KWHY Attachment A.pdf | Applicant | All Purpose | Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion |
