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Approved by OMB 3060-0928
January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0003770898
File Number:
0000065703
Submit Date:
01/08/2019
Call Sign:
WXFT-DT
Facility ID:
60539
City:
AURORA
State:
IL
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/08/2019
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth 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

UNIMAS CHICAGO LLC

Doing Business As: UNIMAS CHICAGO LLC

Christopher G. Wood

5999 CENTER DRIVE

LOS ANGELES, CA 90045

United States

+1 (310) 348-3600

CWOOD@UNIVISION.NET

Company

Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

ANN WEST BOBECK

COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

ONE CITYCENTER

850 TENTH STREET NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 662-5719

ABOBECK@COV.COM

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network UniMas
Nielsen DMA Chicago
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 336.0
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: 6.0
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(9)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 9) Response
Program Title The World is Yours (main digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU, 8:00AM & 8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A significant purpose and key education objective of this program is to develop individual identity. Young viewers will identify the key social, economic and cultural characteristics of populations in different locations as they expand their knowledge of diverse peoples and places. Through this program viewers will visit different continents, countries, cities and towns, and explore their unique cultures, history, natural wonders and attractions, sports, art, food, music, and everything else that makes them special. The world is magnificent and young learners become aware of how things happen in one part of the world that impact other parts. The World is Yours (El Mundo es Tuyo) is an entertaining, engaging and educational series for kids and entire families!
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 9) Response
Program Title Lil' Genius (main digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU, 7:00AM & 7:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 7 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Super Genios (Lil' Genius) is geared towards the youngest in the household that will educate, inform and entertain them while simultaneously encouraging children to use their intelligence and creativity to discover the world around them in the areas of science, the arts, music, literature and sports. They will uncover extraordinary talents and abilities that exists within each one of them and that makes them unique. Numerous original activities and fun adventures will delight children who will learn and have fun while their thinking and reasoning is stimulated so that they can find the answers for themselves to the wonderful mysteries of life.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 9) Response
Program Title Walking Wild (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 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
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. Walking Wild at the San Diego Zoo is a series that explores the world of wild and exotic animals, how they live and are cared for at the San Diego Zoo. The show focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters, all along teaching young viewers about the animal kingdom. The program gives teen viewers a unique up-close examination of how different each animal is and the different needs they have. For example the life span of an elephant and the key to their longevity. From Tasmanian Devils to Galapagos turtles the show will inspire viewers to be kind and respectful to animals.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 9) Response
Program Title Dogs with Jobs (third digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 10:00AM, 10:30AM, 11:00AM & 11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired 52
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each half-hour episode of Dogs with Jobs consists of informational stories about how dogs around the world do what they were bred to do. This family-friendly series features service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, herding dogs, actors and others. Young viewers will see footage of dogs on their jobs, and will learn about their rescue, training, and relationships with their owners and handlers. This show will teach about the important roles dogs play in our society.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 9) Response
Program Title Whaddyado (third digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 9:00AM & 9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Whaddyado is a weekly educational series that chronicles the lives of teens who are faced with challenging situations, and uses first-person interview, re-enactments, and expert instruction to teach teenagers how to respond when faced with a similar life-threatening situation. These circumstances include: a seasoned rafter who gets caught in a river hydraulic and compounds the problem by trying to hang onto the raft; a man who is working on his car when one of the jacks gives way and the car falls on top of him; a woman who begins choking on her food; and other real life stories like fire rescues, animal attacks, and adventures gone awry. Plus, this series has a segment specifically dedicated to moral dilemmas, presenting scenarios that raise moral questions.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 9) Response
Program Title Missing (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 9:00AM & 11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This half-hour series is an invaluable contribution to the public interest, it serves young viewers with life-saving tips. Using real life stories of missing people this program educates young viewers about potential dangers and how to handle these circumstances. The show is supported by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 9) Response
Program Title Wild Wonders (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 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
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. Wild Wonders is a weekly half-hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences. The program also provides important information about each animal's living habits and includes interviews with people who care for them. In one episode, viewers learn about the unique relationship between a cheetah and a dog. Another episode spotlights the various eating habits of different animals. This program educates viewers on the life in the animal kingdom. Young viewers will learn and understand how animals survive in a human world and more importantly their minds will open up to new and spectacular animals.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 9) Response
Program Title Masha and The Bear (main digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU, 9:00AM & 9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 2 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Masha and the Bear (Masha y El Oso) is an animated series about the adventures of a three-year-old girl named Masha and her retired circus star friend the Bear. The relationship between Masha and the Bear is a metaphor of how a girl interacts with the world and how an adult can help with this difficult task. Precocious, silly, curious, creative and friendly with everyone she meets, this energetic girl can't seem to keep herself out of trouble. Bear, is a warm, fatherly figure that does his best to keep Masha from harm, often ending up the unintended victim of her misadventures! Through these amusing adventures children will develop cognitive and social-emotional skills. Masha and the Bear teaches children how to observe situations and to apply problem solving skills such as when a celebration does not go as planned, you make the best of it even when you encounter obstacles and working together as a team has better results. Young viewers will also learn right from wrong and the consequences of lying. Masha will be exposed to different situations some more complex than others, but there is always a lesson to be learned.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 9) Response
Program Title Better Planet (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 9:30AM & 10:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Better Planet explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life with practical behavior changes that protect the environment and everyone in it. The series features stories from around the world showcasing the various innovative ways people are engaging to produce new products and new sources of energy, all the while saving money to better the environment. In each episode, new scientific discoveries along with practical applications are examined to show how easy it is to reduce wasteful consumption, recycle various products and improve the quality of life. Young viewers learn the science behind these changes while challenging their critical thinking about the current state of our environment.
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 Teri Arvesu
Address 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 1190
City Chicago
State IL
Zip 60611
Telephone Number (312) 467-6470
Email Address univisioneiprogramming@univision.net
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.

Other Matters (9)

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Other Matters (1 of 9) Response
Program Title Wild Wonders (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 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. Wild Wonders is a weekly half-hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences. The program also provides important information about each animal's living habits and includes interviews with people who care for them. In one episode, viewers learn about the unique relationship between a cheetah and a dog. Another episode spotlights the various eating habits of different animals. This program educates viewers on the life in the animal kingdom. Young viewers will learn and understand how animals survive in a human world and more importantly their minds will open up to new and spectacular animals.
Other Matters (2 of 9) Response
Program Title The World is Yours (main digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU, 8:00AM & 8:30AM
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. A significant purpose and key education objective of this program is to develop individual identity. Young viewers will identify the key social, economic and cultural characteristics of populations in different locations as they expand their knowledge of diverse peoples and places. Through this program viewers will visit different continents, countries, cities and towns, and explore their unique cultures, history, natural wonders and attractions, sports, art, food, music, and everything else that makes them special. The world is magnificent and young learners become aware of how things happen in one part of the world that impact other parts. The World is Yours (El Mundo es Tuyo) is an entertaining, engaging and educational series for kids and entire families!
Other Matters (3 of 9) Response
Program Title Masha and The Bear (main digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU, 9:00AM & 9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Masha and the Bear (Masha y El Oso) is an animated series about the adventures of a three-year-old girl named Masha and her retired circus star friend the Bear. The relationship between Masha and the Bear is a metaphor of how a girl interacts with the world and how an adult can help with this difficult task. Precocious, silly, curious, creative and friendly with everyone she meets, this energetic girl can't seem to keep herself out of trouble. Bear, is a warm, fatherly figure that does his best to keep Masha from harm, often ending up the unintended victim of her misadventures! Through these amusing adventures children will develop cognitive and social-emotional skills. Masha and the Bear teaches children how to observe situations and to apply problem solving skills such as when a celebration does not go as planned, you make the best of it even when you encounter obstacles and working together as a team has better results. Young viewers will also learn right from wrong and the consequences of lying. Masha will be exposed to different situations some more complex than others, but there is always a lesson to be learned.
Other Matters (4 of 9) Response
Program Title Missing (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 9:00AM & 11:30AM
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. This half-hour series is an invaluable contribution to the public interest, it serves young viewers with life-saving tips. Using real life stories of missing people this program educates young viewers about potential dangers and how to handle these circumstances. The show is supported by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Other Matters (5 of 9) Response
Program Title Dogs with Jobs (third digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 10:00AM, 10:30AM, 11:00AM & 11:30AM
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. Each half-hour episode of Dogs with Jobs consists of informational stories about how dogs around the world do what they were bred to do. This family-friendly series features service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, herding dogs, actors and others. Young viewers will see footage of dogs on their jobs, and will learn about their rescue, training, and relationships with their owners and handlers. This show will teach about the important roles dogs play in our society.
Other Matters (6 of 9) Response
Program Title Lil' Genius (main digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU, 7:00AM & 7:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Super Genios (Lil' Genius) is geared towards the youngest in the household that will educate, inform and entertain them while simultaneously encouraging children to use their intelligence and creativity to discover the world around them in the areas of science, the arts, music, literature and sports. They will uncover extraordinary talents and abilities that exists within each one of them and that makes them unique. Numerous original activities and fun adventures will delight children who will learn and have fun while their thinking and reasoning is stimulated so that they can find the answers for themselves to the wonderful mysteries of life.
Other Matters (7 of 9) Response
Program Title Whaddyado (third digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 9:00AM & 9:30AM
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. Whaddyado is a weekly educational series that chronicles the lives of teens who are faced with challenging situations, and uses first-person interview, re-enactments, and expert instruction to teach teenagers how to respond when faced with a similar life-threatening situation. These circumstances include: a seasoned rafter who gets caught in a river hydraulic and compounds the problem by trying to hang onto the raft; a man who is working on his car when one of the jacks gives way and the car falls on top of him; a woman who begins choking on her food; and other real life stories like fire rescues, animal attacks, and adventures gone awry. Plus, this series has a segment specifically dedicated to moral dilemmas, presenting scenarios that raise moral questions.
Other Matters (8 of 9) Response
Program Title Better Planet (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 9:30AM & 10:00AM
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. Better Planet explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life with practical behavior changes that protect the environment and everyone in it. The series features stories from around the world showcasing the various innovative ways people are engaging to produce new products and new sources of energy, all the while saving money to better the environment. In each episode, new scientific discoveries along with practical applications are examined to show how easy it is to reduce wasteful consumption, recycle various products and improve the quality of life. Young viewers learn the science behind these changes while challenging their critical thinking about the current state of our environment.
Other Matters (9 of 9) Response
Program Title Walking Wild (second digital stream)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA, 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. Walking Wild at the San Diego Zoo is a series that explores the world of wild and exotic animals, how they live and are cared for at the San Diego Zoo. The show focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters, all along teaching young viewers about the animal kingdom. The program gives teen viewers a unique up-close examination of how different each animal is and the different needs they have. For example the life span of an elephant and the key to their longevity. From Tasmanian Devils to Galapagos turtles the show will inspire viewers to be kind and respectful to animals.

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.

Christopher G. Wood

SVP ASSOC GEN COUN GOV AND REG AFF


01/08/2019

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