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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CHANNEL 51 OF SAN DIEGO, INC. Doing Business As: CHANNEL 51 OF SAN DIEGO, INC. |
Michael D. McKinnon 4575 VIEWRIDGE AVENUE SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 United States |
+1 (858) 505-5100 |
sweiss@kusi.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Clarence M Beverage Broadcast Engineering Consultant Communications Technologies, Inc. |
PO Box 1130 Marlton, NJ 08053 United States |
+1 (609) 451-5296 |
cbeverage@commtechrf.com |
Technical Representative |
Howard M Liberman , Esq . Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP |
1800 M Street, NW Suite 800N WASHINGTON, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 383-3373 |
HLiberman@wbklaw.com |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | San Diego | |
Web Home Page Address | www.kusi.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 | 0.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna: Into the Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 2:00p-2:30p |
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. | "Jack Hanna: Into the Wild" is a live-action television series designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age, although Jack strives to make this show educational and fun viewing for all audiences. The series is based on Jack traveling the world with friends & family, taking viewers to his favorite destinations and introducing them to new & amazing creatures each week. Throughout his travels, he raises awareness of different cultures, geography and spectacular animals and animal facts, while teaching children the importance of stewardship of our environment through his documented donations to conservation efforts worldwide. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock the Park. |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 1:30p-2:00p |
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. | '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, hosts Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries (B) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:30p-1:00p |
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. | Hosted by Jeff Corwin, and produced for ages 13-16, "Ocean Mysteries" 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. Jeff demonstrates 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 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday: 12:30p-1:00p |
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. | "Teen Kids News" is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children. Hosted by a diverse news team made up of child "journalists" reporting from a professional news set. Meets the needs of children whose sophistication and curiosity about their world is motivated by the information explosion. Delivered eye-to eye with a pre-adolescent sensibility and sense of humor. Emphasis on diversity and experience. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:00p-12:30p. |
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. | Hosted by Jeff Corwin, and produced for ages 13-16, "Ocean Mysteries" 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. Jeff demonstrates 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 (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 1:00p-1:30p |
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. | "Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner" is a live-action educational and informational television program produced for ages 13-16. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert & wildlife operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Culture Click |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 2:30p-3:00p |
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. | Culture Click' explores the genesis of - and reasons behind - cultural events that permeate our everyday lives. Developed and produced for viewers aged 13-16, host Nzinga Blake opens each episode from her virtual reality set with a list of what's trending on search engines that week. Each week, she will analyze and answer questions that shape our society - using the power and speed of the internet and user generated questions and content. Experts in pop culture will add insight and historical perspective. Viewers will come away with a week's worth of "aha" moments to share with their friends and family. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) | Response |
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Program Title | Live Life and Win |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sunday: 5:30a-6:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 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. | "Live Life & Win" is fully E/I compliant. The program features inspirational stories on character & determination in the arts, school & sports, health & wellness,and teen success stories. Themes these segments are based on, include Social Responsibility, Perseverance, Leadership, Academic Achievement, Volunteerism, Exercise, Nutrition and more ... all showing the teen audience how they can "LIVE LIFE & WIN!" Although this educational and information television program was broadcast outside of the core hours, it can be recorded and replayed during children's viewing hours. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) | Response |
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Program Title | Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Monday: 2:30a-3:00a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 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. | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" is an educational/informational program which provides young teens with "behind the screen" background & techniques for entering the motion picture, television and home entertainment fields, while introducing them to career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the profession. Although this educational and information television program was broadcast outside of the core hours, it can be recorded and replayed during children's viewing hours. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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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 | Shelley Weiss |
Address | 4575 Viewridge Avenue |
City | San Diego |
State | CA |
Zip | 92123 |
Telephone Number | (858) 505-5100 |
Email Address | sweiss@kusi.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. | KUSI-TV exceeds minimum requirement & regularly airs 3.5 hours of E/I programming during core, with an additional 1 hour during non-core hours. Although "Live Life and Win" and "Made in Hollywood Teen" are broadcast outside of the core hours, these 2 programs can be recorded and replayed during children's viewing hours. For 'Ocean Mysteries' the 2 episodes are different. |
Other Matters (1 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Live Life & Win (non-core hours) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday: 5:00a - 5:30a |
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. | "Live Life & Win" is fully E/I compliant. The program features inspirational stories on character & determination in the arts, school & sports, health & wellness,and teen success stories. Themes these segments are based on, include Social Responsibility, Perseverance, Leadership, Academic Achievement, Volunteerism, Exercise, Nutrition and more ... all showing the teen audience how they can "LIVE LIFE & WIN!" Although this educational and information television program will be broadcast outside of the core hours, it can be recorded and replayed during children's viewing hours. |
Other Matters (2 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries (B) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 12:30p-1:00p |
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. | Hosted by Jeff Corwin, and produced for ages 13-16, "Ocean Mysteries" 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. Jeff demonstrates 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 (3 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday: 12:30p - 1:00p |
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. | "Teen Kids News" is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children. Hosted by a diverse news team made up of child "journalists" reporting from a professional news set. Meets the needs of children whose sophistication and curiosity about their world is motivated by the information explosion. Delivered eye-to eye with a pre-adolescent sensibility and sense of humor. Emphasis on diversity and experience. |
Other Matters (4 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 12:00p-12:30p |
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. | Hosted by Jeff Corwin, and produced for ages 13-16, "Ocean Mysteries" 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. Jeff demonstrates 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 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Made in Hollywood, Teen Edition (non-core hours) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday: 2:30a-3:00a |
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. | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" is an educational/informational program which provides young teens with "behind the screen" background & techniques for entering the motion picture, television and home entertainment fields, while introducing them to career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the profession. Although this educational and information television program will be broadcast outside of the core hours, it can be recorded and replayed during children's viewing hours. |
Other Matters (6 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna: Into the Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 2:00p-2:30p |
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. | "Jack Hanna: Into the Wild" is a live-action television series designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age, although Jack strives to make this show educational and fun viewing for all audiences. The series is based on Jack traveling the world , taking viewers to his favorite destinations and introducing them to new & amazing creatures each week. Throughout his travels, he raises awareness of different cultures, geography and spectacular animals and animal facts, while teaching children the importance of stewardship of our environment through his documented donations to conservation efforts worldwide. |
Other Matters (7 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Culture Click |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 2:30p - 3:00p |
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. | 'Culture Click' explores the genesis of - and reasons behind - cultural events that permeate our everyday lives. Developed and produced for viewers aged 13-16, host Nzinga Blake opens each episode from her virtual reality set with a list of what's trending on search engines that week. Each week, she will analyze and answer questions that shape our society - using the power and speed of the internet and user generated questions and content. Experts in pop culture will add insight and historical perspective. Viewers will come away with a week's worth of "aha" moments to share with their friends and family. |
Other Matters (8 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock the Park |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 1:30p-2:00p |
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. | '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, hosts Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. |
Other Matters (9 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday: 1:00p-1:30p |
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. | "Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner" is a live-action educational and informational television program produced for ages 13-16. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert & wildlife operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes. |
Question | Response |
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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. |
Shelley Weiss Executive Assistant 07/01/2019 |