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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0031384829
File Number:
0000077087
Submit Date:
07/09/2019
Call Sign:
KCFT-CD
Facility ID:
787
City:
ANCHORAGE
State:
AK
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/09/2019
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

ALASKA BROADCAST TELEVISION, INC.

Doing Business As: KCFT-CD

Tom Steigleman

P. O. BOX 210830

ANCHORAGE, AK 99521

United States

+1 (907) 333-6535

tom@cbimediagroup.com

Company

Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

JOSEPH CHAUTIN , III .

ESQ.

HARDY, CAREY, CHAUTIN & BALKIN, LLP

1080 WEST CAUSEWAY APPROACH

MANDEVILLE, LA 70471

United States

+1 (985) 629-0777

JCHAUTIN@HARDYCAREY.COM

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network FamilyNet
Nielsen DMA Anchorage
Web Home Page Address www.kcft.org

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 5.0
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 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 Programs(10)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Torchlighters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday's 12:30 PM
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for youth ages 8-12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes of Christian history. Each episode carefully follows the life story of one of the heroes of the faith. The moral, spiritual and life lessons learned are applicable to life today.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 10) Response
Program Title iShine KNECT
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday's 12:30 PM
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 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. iShine KNECT is designed for kids and parents to connect with each other and have some wacky fun in the process. The program is designed to give a lift of encouragement and faith that will help tweens deal with life with Christian values at home, church and school!
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday's 12:00 PM
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 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The stories teach moral and biblical principles through comedy, suspense, romance and mystery in the small town of Odyssey
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 10) Response
Program Title Bug Time Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday's at 12:00 PM
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 3 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Bugtime Adventures is about bugs that live in Bible Times and always learn a new lesson. Children will see their favorite Bible stories through the eyes of America's newest bug friends in this animated series narrated by Willie Aames.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Donkey Ollie
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday's 12:00 PM
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 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Donkey Ollie is a series of musical episodes that follows a Donkey named Ollie through Jesus' time as he meets new characters and learns many valuable lessons along the way. Donkey Ollie is animated with incredible graphics, songs and morals in a way that draws in audiences of every age. Ollie is especially geared toward preschool and early grade school children but it's entertaining for the whole family as well.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 10) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 12:00 PM
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The show is targeted largely to a deaf/hard-of-hearing populace. The main characters are all deaf, and speak in American Sign Language (ASL). For non-deaf viewers, the show is done with voiceover narration
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday's 12:30 PM
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. Real life 101 explores real life jobs and careers in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teen viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what is would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-hose approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer insight.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 10) Response
Program Title Sugar Creek Gang
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 12:30 PM
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 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on a series of books by Paul Hutchens, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the adventures of Bill, Collins, Poetry, Circus, Dragonfly, Big Jim, Little Jim, and the rest of the residents of Sugar Creek as they resolve moral issues and build character.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 10) Response
Program Title Biz Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday's 12:30 PM
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. Biz Kids is a weekly half-hour series featuring teens learning about money and business as well as setting and achieving their financial goals.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 10) Response
Program Title Miss Charity's Diner
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday's 12:00 PM
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 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Faithville Gospelcast Productions is a non-profit charitable organization in the United States and Canada. Their office and studio facilities are located in Ontario. They produce family television and radio programming for children that entertains and educates. The goal is to assist parents, grandparents and educators in the development of children. The programs are designed to help the family instill good morals values, respect for one another and one's individual importance. The curriculum and programs always teach the golden rule 'treat others as you would want them to treat you.'
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 Tom Steigleman
Address 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd
City Anchorage
State AK
Zip 99504
Telephone Number (907) 337-2020
Email Address tom@kcft.org
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 (10)

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Other Matters (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Miss Charity's Diner
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday's 12:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Faithville Gospelcast Productions is a non-profit charitable organization in the United States and Canada. Their office and studio facilities are located in Ontario. They produce family television and radio programming for children that entertains and educates. The goal is to assist parents, grandparents and educators in the development of children. The programs are designed to help the family instill good morals values, respect for one another and one's individual importance. The curriculum and programs always teach the golden rule 'treat others as you would want them to treat you.'
Other Matters (2 of 10) Response
Program Title Donkey Ollie
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday's 12:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Donkey Ollie is a series of musical episodes that follows a Donkey named Ollie through Jesus' time as he meets new characters and learns many valuable lessons along the way. Donkey Ollie is animated with incredible graphics, songs and morals in a way that draws in audiences of every age. Ollie is especially geared toward preschool and early grade school children but it's entertaining for the whole family as well.
Other Matters (3 of 10) Response
Program Title Sugar Creek Gang
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday's 12:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on a series of books by Paul Hutchens, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the adventures of Bill, Collins, Poetry, Circus, Dragonfly, Big Jim, Little Jim, and the rest of the residents of Sugar Creek as they resolve moral issues and build character.
Other Matters (4 of 10) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday's 12:30 PM
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. Real life 101 explores real life jobs and careers in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teen viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what is would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-hose approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer insight.
Other Matters (5 of 10) Response
Program Title Bug Time Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday's 12:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Bugtime Adventures is about bugs that live in Bible Times and always learn a new lesson. Children will see their favorite Bible stories through the eyes of America's newest bug friends in this animated series narrated by Willie Aames.
Other Matters (6 of 10) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday's 12:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The stories teach moral and biblical principles through comedy, suspense, romance and mystery in the small town of Odyssey
Other Matters (7 of 10) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday's 12:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The show is targeted largely to a deaf/hard-of-hearing populace. The main characters are all deaf, and speak in American Sign Language (ASL). For non-deaf viewers, the show is done with voiceover narration
Other Matters (8 of 10) Response
Program Title Torchlighters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 12:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Torchlighters, a series aimed at children from ages 8 to 12. The series highlights the honor, integrity, and life-changing experiences of those well-known and little-known Christian men, women and children who, in response to God's call, dedicated their lives to a life of whole-hearted commitment and passionate service to Jesus.
Other Matters (9 of 10) Response
Program Title Biz Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 12:30 PM
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. Biz Kids is a weekly half-hour series featuring teens learning about money and business as well as setting and achieving their financial goals.
Other Matters (10 of 10) Response
Program Title iShine KNECT
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday's 12:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. iShine KNECT is designed for kids and parents to connect with each other and have some wacky fun in the process. The program is designed to give a lift of encouragement and faith that will help tweens deal with life with Christian values at home, church and school!

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.

Tom Ste

General Manager


07/09/2019

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