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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:
0011277373
File Number:
0000076171
Submit Date:
07/08/2019
Call Sign:
WFGX
Facility ID:
6554
City:
FORT WALTON BEACH
State:
FL
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/08/2019
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2019

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

WFGX LICENSEE, LLC

Doing Business As: WFGX LICENSEE, LLC

Clifford Harrington, Esq

1200 Seventeenth Street NW

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 663-8525

Clifford.Harrington@PillsburyLaw.com

Company

Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Clifford Harrington , Esq .

Legal Representative

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Clifford Harrington, Esq.

1200 Seventeenth Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 663-8525

clifford.harrington@pillsburylaw.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network MyNetworkTV
Nielsen DMA Mobile-Pensacola (Ft Walt)
Web Home Page Address www.wfgxtv.com

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 3.5
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 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(13)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 13) Response
Program Title The Re-inventors
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 07:00-07:30AM CT and 07:30AM-08:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program follows hosts Matt hunter and Jeremy MacPherson as they take original patent designs from history's lost inventions and build them, test them, and try to make them work. From a snow annihilator from the 1930s to a Chinese dragon rocket over 600 years old to a solar powered crematorium, Matt and Jeremy take viewers through the strange and entertaining world of invention. Each episode introduces children to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. This program aired on the station's digital subchannel WFGX 35.3.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 13) Response
Program Title Rock the Park
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT and Fridays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT (2 separate episodes weekly)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program follows hosts Jack Steward and Colton Smith as they come face to face with nature in America's national parks. Viewers will learn about the wonders of nature and the variety of wild animals that inhabit America. The hosts' adventures may inspire viewers to visit and explore the vast resources the national parks provide. These programs aired on the station's main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 13) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:00AM-10:30AM CT
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. This program presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected, and the viewer is taken "on the job" to understand why the professionals love what they do; viewers may even learn about job opportunities they may not have known existed. This program aired on the station's digital subchannel, WFGX 35.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 13) Response
Program Title Get Wild at the San Diego Zoo
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 07:00AM-07:30AM CT
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. This program is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo and features notable animal experts teaching children the living habits and unique behaviors of wild animals. Episode examples include: learning how experts studying adult orangutans learn how they raise their young; and explaining the Panda's living patterns. This program aired on the station's subchannel, WFGX 35.3.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 13) Response
Program Title Wild World at the San Diego Zoo
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 07:30AM-08:00AM CT
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. This program is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo and focuses on showing how zoo enrichment programs help animals initiate natural behavior. This program teaches children about animal behavior and the importance of providing an enriching environment for animals in our care. This program aired on our digital subchannel, WFGX 35.3.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 13) Response
Program Title Culture Click
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30AM-11:00AM CT
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. This program explores connections in history which affect pop culture and our lives today. Using a unique flowchart style, the program draws surprising connections between such subjects such as what do Justin Bieber and Cleopatra have in common, or what connection did John Wilkes Booth have to Abraham Lincoln, or what do cavemen have to do with pancakes. Through these comparisons, the program introduces the viewer to American history, Greek mythology, and architecture, as well as fashion and pop culture, and inspires the viewer to learn more about the subjects. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 13) Response
Program Title Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 08:30AM - 09:00AM CT
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. This program is hosted by animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, Tim Faulkner. Viewers can watch and learn as Tim showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will gain a better understanding of wildlife as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 13) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30AM-11:00AM CT
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. Various hosts and teens travel to destinations around the world, that can be both exotic and remote. This program is designed to educate, inform and entertain viewers about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, earth's creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The program is designed to make learning about our neighbors, both human and non-human, and the environment, fun. This program aired on the stations digital subchannel, WFGX 35.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 13) Response
Program Title Dragonfly TV Sports
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 07:00AM-07:30AM CT and 07:30AM-08:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program highlights children engaged in projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science, in particular, as it relates to individual sports or sporting activity. Children learn a variety of scientific disciplines within a particular sport and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each sports-related episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. This program aired on the station's digital subchannel WFGX 35.3.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 13) Response
Program Title Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT and Tuesdays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program features unique areas of the world and explores the area's natural wonders to bring viewers closer to nature, wildlife and man-made treasures. Episodes include mountain climbs, deep sea dives, helicopter rides and glacier treks. Children learn geography, natural sciences, and develop curiosity about the world around them. These programs aired on the station's main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 13) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids Adventure
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11:00AM-11:30AM CT and 11:30AM-12:00PM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program explores the marine ecosystem from tributaries, rivers and oceans. Viewers will develop an understanding that we are "key" in preserving the ocean environment. Aqua Kids teaches about the diversity and beauty of the marine environment and its potential destruction by pollution and carelessness of the human population, such as marine mammals dying form the ingestion of plastic, and toxic waste in our waterways, which can destroy the habitat and marine life. By showing the audience the problems they encounter, the Aqua Kids educate their peers on what can be done to solve environmental dilemmas. This program aired on the station's digital subchannel, WFGX 35.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 13) Response
Program Title Curiosity Quest
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 09:00AM-09:30AM CT and 09:30AM-10:00AM CT (2 separate episodes weekly)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program explores what viewers are curious about. In each episode, host Joel Greene goes on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity. Each episode takes the audience on location for a hands-on exploration to find the answer to the particular viewer's inquiry. Joel will go to the local population to get the answer, which is sometimes comical, to the question pertaining to the particular quest. This program aired on the station's digital subchannel, WFGX 35.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 13) Response
Program Title Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:00AM-10:30AM CT
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. The key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream.
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 Joe Landon Smith
Address 4990 Mobile Highway
City Pensacola
State FL
Zip 32506
Telephone Number (850) 456-3333
Email Address joesmith@sbgtv.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. Some of the non-"core" educational/informational material aired by WFGX-TV is in the form of public service announcements targeted to children. The following is a list of some, but not all, of those PSAs aired during children's E/I programming and during regular programming where children would be expected to be in the audience. USA SWIMMING FOUNDATION "2019 Swim Lessons PSA" 60-seconds Olympic Gold Medalists in swimming, Simone Manuel and Ryan Murphy, encourage kids to have fun while learning a skill that can save their lives, by learning to swim. To to USASwimmingFoundation.org to find a location to get swim lessons. BOY'S TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE "Emma's Story" 60-seconds Encourages teens to support other teens who are having a hard time, by informing them of the Boy's Town national hotline as a place to find help. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION "Focus" 30-seconds Features a teenager texting on his phone while walking through a movie set and knocking down and destroying everything in his path. Gives the message, "Life is full of Distractions. Don't let them happen behind the wheel." StopTextsStopWrecks.org. U.S. FOREST SERVICE "Discovering Nature-Dora the Explorer" 30-seconds Dora the Explorer encourages children and families to explore nature in a forest or park near you. Visit "DiscoverTheForest.org" to find a forest or park near you. HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE U.S. "Adopt Pure Love Anthem" 30-seconds Encourages adoption of shelter pets ... they're all "true love". AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION "The Awkward Silence" 60-seconds Teens and young adults are encouraged to offer support to their teen friends who may be struggling with their mental health, by just being there to talk to them to help get them through difficult times. AD COUNCIL BULLY PREVENTION "Lonnie" 15-seconds Demonstrates how someone's life can change for a day, a year ... or a lifetime, because you were there to support them. Visit "BecauseOfYou.org". U.S. FOREST SERVICE "Discovering Nature - Lake Trail" 30-sec. Shows kids that instead of getting answers to questions about nature from their computer search engine, they should instead head into the forest with their parent and find the answers by actually experiencing nature. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION "Party Foul" 30 seconds. Targets teen drivers. Shows an assortment of "party fouls", then reminds teens that underage drinking and driving is the ultimate party foul, because they could lose their driving license, or maybe their life. AD COUNCIL: EMPOWERING GIRLS IN STEM "Bonnie" A female scientist encourages girls to study STEM courses in order to have an exciting career like hers. EMPOWERING GIRLS IN S.T.E.M. "Karlie Kloss" 30-seconds Shows Karlie Kloss leading a computer class for girls. Encourages girls to take STEM courses and seek careers in science.

Other Matters (14)

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Other Matters (1 of 14) Response
Program Title Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT and Tuesdays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 27
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 program features unique areas of the world and explores the area's natural wonders to bring viewers closer to nature, wildlife and man-made treasures. Episodes include mountain climbs, deep sea dives, helicopter rides and glacier treks. Children learn geography, natural sciences, and develop curiosity about the world around them. These programs will air on the station's main digital program stream.
Other Matters (2 of 14) Response
Program Title The New Frontiers
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 07:00AM-07:30AM 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. This program explores the universe and gives viewers an examination of the new frontiers of space. Viewers will be exposed to detailed graphics and illustrations that help explain the mysteries of the universe. the episodes feature a new generation of spacecraft being deployed to explore our solar system, how solar weather affects earth's weather, and introduces young viewers to the study of astronomy. Scientists explain the exploration of dark matter and dark energy, the search for new planets which might be inhabitable for humans, and how travel into space could be the next tourist attraction. This program will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.3..
Other Matters (3 of 14) Response
Program Title Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 08:30AM-09:00AM 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. This program is hosted by animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, Tim Faulkner. Viewers can watch and learn as Tim showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will gain a better understanding of wildlife as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. This programs will air on the station's primary digital program stream.
Other Matters (4 of 14) Response
Program Title Wild World at the San Diego Zoo
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 07:30AM-08:00AM 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. This program is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo and focuses on showing how zoo enrichment programs help animals initiate natural behavior. This program teaches children about animal behavior and the importance of providing an enriching environment for animals in our care. This program will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.3..
Other Matters (5 of 14) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids Adventure
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11:00AM-11:30AM CT and 11:30AM-12:00PM CT (2 separate episodes weekly)
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 program explores the marine ecosystem from tributaries, rivers, and oceans. Viewers will develop an understanding that we are "key" in preserving the ocean environment. Aqua Kids teaches about the diversity and beauty of the marine environment and its potential destruction by pollution and carelessness of the human population, such as marine mammals dying from the ingestion of plastic, and toxic waste in our waterways, which can destroy the habitat and marine life. By showing the audience the problems they encounter, the Aqua Kids educate their peers on what can be done to solve environmental dilemmas. These programs will air on the station's subchannel, WFGX 35.2.
Other Matters (6 of 14) Response
Program Title Wild America
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. The key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series, emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. This program will air on the station's primary digital program stream.
Other Matters (7 of 14) Response
Program Title Get Wild at the San Diego Zoo
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 07:00AM-07:30AM 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. This program is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo and features notable animal experts teaching children the living habits and unique behaviors of wild animals. Episode examples include: learning how experts studying adult orangutans learn how they raise their young; and explaining the Panda's living patterns. This program will air on our digital subchannel, WFGX 35.3.
Other Matters (8 of 14) Response
Program Title Animal Outtakes
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 07:00AM-07:30AM CT and 07:30AM-08:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
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 program is about a wide variety of animals and the people who take care of them. Children will learn about a variety of animals and what a responsibility it is to take care of these animals. Episode examples include learning about bovines in Florida; a sanctuary for sea turtles; and a guide dog center where dogs learn to become service animals. This program will air on the station's digital subchannel WFGX 35.3.
Other Matters (9 of 14) Response
Program Title Curiosity Quest
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 09:00-09:30AM CT and 09:30-10:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
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 program explores what viewers are curious about. In each episode, host Joel Greene goes on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity. Each episode takes the audience on location for a hands-on exploration to find the answer to the particular viewer's inquiry. Joel will go to the local population to get the answer, which is sometimes comical, to the question pertaining to the particular quest. These programs will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2
Other Matters (10 of 14) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Network
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. This program presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected, and the viewer is taken "on the job" to understand why the professionals love what they do; viewers may even learn about job opportunities they may not have known existed. This program will air on the station's digital subchannel, WFGX 35.2.
Other Matters (11 of 14) Response
Program Title Rock the Park
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT and Fridays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week)
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 program follows hosts Jack Steward and Colton Smith as they come face to face with nature in America's national parks. Viewers will learn about the wonders of nature and the variety of wild animals that inhabit America. The hosts' adventures may inspire viewers to visit and explore the vast resources the national parks provide. These programs will air on the station's primary digital stream, WFGX 35.1.
Other Matters (12 of 14) Response
Program Title Sports Lab
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 07:30AM-08:00AM 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. This program showcases a wide range of sports, helping children gain a better understanding of many sports and the scientific elements at work in each sporting activity. Whether it's hitting a baseball to determine its acceleration off a bat or why a certain technique increases running speed, this program looks into the science involved within the sport. Episode examples include explaining the science of soccer, horse dressage, track, tennis, cricket and trampoline. This program will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.3..
Other Matters (13 of 14) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30AM-11:00AM 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. Various hosts and teens travel to destinations around the world, that can be both exotic and remote. This program is designed to educate, inform and entertain viewers about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, earth's creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The program is designed to make learning about our neighbors, both human and non-human, and the environment, fun. This program will air on the station's subchannel, WFGX 35.2.
Other Matters (14 of 14) Response
Program Title Culture Click
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30AM-11:00AM 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. This Program explores connections in history which affect pop culture and our lives today. Using a unique flowchart style, the program draws surprising connections between such subjects as what do Justin Bieber and Cleopatra have in common, or what connection did John Wilkes Booth have to Abraham Lincoln, or what do cavemen have to do with pancakes. Through these comparisons, the program introduces the viewer to American history, Greek mythology, and architecture, as well as fashion and pop culture, and inspires the viewer to learn more about the subjects. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream.

Certification

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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).

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.

Joe Landon Smith

Operations Manager/Program Director WFGX


07/08/2019

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