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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RNN BOSTON LICENSE CO., LLC Doing Business As: RNN BOSTON LICENSE CO., LLC |
Christian French 800 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, S. 640 RYE BROOK, NY 10573 United States |
+1 (914) 696-0275 |
CFRENCH@RNNTV.COM |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Ari S Meltzer Legal Reprensetative WILEY RAIN LLP |
Ari S Meltzer 1776 K Street , N.W. WASHINGTON, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-7467 |
ameltzer@wileyrein.com |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | WRNN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC | |
Nielsen DMA | Boston (Manchester) | |
Web Home Page Address | rnntv.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 | 6.0 |
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 | 168.0 |
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 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 7AM & 730AM (7/1-9/15/2019) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
Total times aired | 22 |
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. | DragonflyTV showcases our most eager young scientists in a way that encourages all kids to discover the wonders of science. It's a new approach in science television for kids, because it features ordinary children and their own science investigations. Whether shooting over moguls on free ride skis, getting up close and personal with alligators, or cooking up experiments in their own kitchens, the Dragonfly TV kids empower viewers to explore, question, and learn. In each episode, children tell how they pursued their own investigations, communicating the infectious excitement that comes with making their own discoveries. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 7AM & 730AM (7/1-9/15/2019) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
Total times aired | 22 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big is a weekly half-hour television series featuring teen inventors with big ideas |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 7Am & 730AM (7/1-9/15/2019) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
Total times aired | 22 |
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. | Series about real-life compassionate individuals who come to the aid of animals in distress. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | America's Heartland |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays 7AM & 730AM (7/1-9/15/2019) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
Total times aired | 22 |
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 a weekly half-hour series featuring families and their fascinating stories from America's Heartland. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Missing |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7:00 AM & 730AM (7/1-9/15/2019) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
Total times aired | 22 |
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. | Missing features actual cases of missing persons both children and adults from across North America. The goal of the program is to provide viewers with vital facts about missing individuals. Each episode includes safety tips for children and how parents can protect their children from abduction. This show seeks ways to educate children about their personal safety by illustrating specific ways of dealing with danger via the show's safety tips. This gives children the confidence and the power and means to protect themselves when away from the protection of watchful eyes. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Dog Tales |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays 7AM & 7:30 AM (7/1-9/15/2019) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
Total times aired | 22 |
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 provides viewers with information about dog safety, care tips as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. Show segments include information on various dog breeds,veterinary tips and different issues that affect canines. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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 | Clelia Zattoni |
Address | 800 westchester ave |
City | Rye brook |
State | NY |
Zip | 10573 |
Telephone Number | (914) 417-2700 |
Email Address | czattoni@rnntv.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. |
Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 7AM |
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. | Think Big is a weekly half-hour series featuring teen inventors with big ideas |
Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Missing |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7Am |
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. | Missing features actual cases of missing persons both children and adults from across North America. The goal of the program is to provide viewers with vital facts about missing individuals. Each episode includes safety tips for children and how parents can protect their children from abduction. This show seeks ways to educate children about their personal safety by illustrating specific ways of dealing with danger via the show's safety tips. This gives children the confidence and the power and means to protect themselves when away from the protection of watchful eyes. |
Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 7AM |
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. | Series about real-life compassionate individuals who come to the aid of animals in distress. |
Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | America's Heartland |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays 7AM |
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. | America's Heartland is a weekly half-hour series featuring families and their fascinating stories from America's Heartland. |
Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 7AM |
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. | DragonflyTV showcases our most eager young scientists in a way that encourages all kids to discover the wonders of science. It's a new approach in science television for kids, because it features ordinary children and their own science investigations. Whether shooting over moguls on free ride skis, getting up close and personal with alligators, or cooking up experiments in their own kitchens, the Dragonfly TV kids empower viewers to explore, question, and learn. In each episode, children tell how they pursued their own investigations, communicating the infectious excitement that comes with making their own discoveries. |
Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Dog Tales |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays 7AM |
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 provides viewers with information about dog safety, care tips as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. Show segments include information on various dog breeds,veterinary tips and different issues that affect canines. |
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. |
CLELIA ZATTONI VP Stations Operations 10/08/2019 |