| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C. Doing Business As: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C. |
7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111 United States |
+1 (405) 843-6641 |
kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jack Mills STATION ENGINEER Griffin Licensing, L.L.C. |
7401 N. KELLEY AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111 United States |
+1 (405) 841-9161 |
JACK.MILLS@NEWS9.NET |
Technical Representative |
|
David A. O'Connor Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP |
2300 N STREET, N.W. SUITE 700 WASHINGTON, DC 20037 United States |
+1 (202) 783-4141 |
DOCONNOR@WBKLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | MyNetworkTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Oklahoma City | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.ksbitv.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 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 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 10AM (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26) |
| 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. | The Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. The Coolest Places on Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet-cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature-exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that is a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 830AM (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in a way that sounds like fun. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/06/2015 05:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-11-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 12N (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 |
| 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's Animal Adventures is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION OUTER SPACE (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 8AM 13X (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 AND SATURDAY 930AM 1X (12/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. This program is designed to meet the educational and information needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | XPLORATION OUTER SPACE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/06/2015 05:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-11-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 930AM (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Animal Science seeks to teach its target audience about animals in a very unique way: it doesn't simply display animal behavior, rather it tells why and how creatures behave as they do. We all know that eagles have incredible vision but Xploration Animal Science goes into detail about why their sense of sight is so advanced. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/06/2015 06:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-11-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 9AM (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include how diamonds, gold and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascination manner. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/06/2015 06:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-11-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 730AM (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 1 0/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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's Animal Adventures is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 7AM 12X 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | Animal Atlas is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | Kim Eubank |
| Address | 7401 NORTH KELLEY AVENUE |
| City | Oklahoma City |
| State | OK |
| Zip | 73111 |
| Telephone Number | (405) 841-9920 |
| Email Address | kim.eubank@griffincommunications.net |
| Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. | Griffin Licensing acquired KSBI from Family Broadcasting on December 2, 2014. THIS-TV Network was terminated on 52.2 effective November 30, 2014. Griffin Licensing is not currently airing any programming on 52.2 effective December 1, 2014. In addition to airing a schedule of educational and information programming appropriate for children, KWTV/KSBI serves this segment of the viewing audience in other ways. On-air personnel from KWTV/KSBI make appearances before children and preteens in the community talking about potential careers in broadcasting and what it is like to work at the television station. KWTV/KSBI also sponsor and support various community outreach projects aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of children and preteens. On Saturday, 11/28/15, Oklahoma City experience a several ice storm and coverage of this storm pre-empted children's programming until 10am. The two hour block of Xploration Children's Programming was made good on Sunday, 12/6/15, 5pm to 7pm. Even with this pre-emption, KSBI is still averaging well over 3 hours per week of children's programming. 10/1/15, Joleen Chaney modeled clothing for fundraiser for Children's Hospital Foundation 10/1/15, Alex Cameron emceed OKC Metro Literacy Coalition Scrabble Showdown at Castle Falls Event Center 10/1/15, Stan Miller promoted News 9 in a sales presentation to potential advertisers at Coles Garden 10/3/15, Jim Gardner did a meet and greet and signed autographs at Shawnee Air Show 10/3/15, Will Kavanaugh met with viewers and discussed weather, flying SN6, working with other reports and what they like most about watching KOTV at the Tulsa State Fair 10/6/15, Amanda Taylor gave a speech highlighting the importance of supporting the food for kids program to Federal Aviation Administration Food Drive in OKC 10/21/15, entire weather team did a weather presentation to Spring Creek Elementary 10/23/15, Kelly Ogle, Lacey Swope, Cassie Heiter, Evan Anderson, Deanne Stein, Jessica Holley, and Amanda Taylor did meet and greet with fans at An Affair of the Heart in OKC 10/30/15, Cassie Heiter judged a Halloween costume contest and chili-cookoff at Edmond Public Schools 10/31/15, the entire weather team attended the National Weather Festival in Norman, OK 11/4/15, David Payne, Jed Castles, Justin Rudicel, Cassie Heiter, and Alan Broerse presented David's Wild Weather Camp to Andrew Johnson Elementary in OKC 11/11/15, Jessica Holley spoke with journalism students about the day to day expectations of being a report and how to find a job with OSU Journalism Class on OSU campus 11/14/15, Bobbie Miller, Justin Dougherty and Bill Newton rode in the Blanchard Veteran's Day Parade 11/22/15, Amanda Taylor talked about her father and how one person can make a difference by adoption someone to the Meadowwood Church Orphan Ministries 11/23/15, Jim Gardner talked to entire Pioneer Public Schools about pursuing their dreams and working hard, Chickasha, OK 11/30/15, Bobbie Milling attended the annual lighting of the OKC Capitol Christmas tree 12/2/15, Stan Miller, Bobbie Miller, Jed Castles, Lacey Swope did a meet and greet at ONCUE in OKC 12/8/15, Stan Miller did live cutins each hour all morning and met with viewers dropping off food for the News 9 Food Drive 12/17/15, Alex Cameron judged the designs for the can food drive at King's Gate Christian School in NW OKC |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS (KSBI 52.1) |
| 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. | Animal Atlas is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Each episode takes young viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom to learn about the lives, history, and varying adaptations that allow animals to survive and thrive in the wild. The series strives to present a wide variety of information in a number of interactive and poignant sequences to make knowledge of the animal kingdom both simpler and easier to remember. It is through this engaging information and rich visual content that allows viewers to better understand and appreciate the animal world around them. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 9AM |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include how diamonds, gold and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascination manner. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION OUTER SPACE (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 8AM |
| 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. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. This program is designed to meet the educational and information needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 10AM |
| 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 Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour program designed to meet the needs of children 13-16 years of age. The Coolest Places on Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet-cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature-exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that is a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY AT 730AM |
| 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'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES IS A HALF-HOUR LIVE ACTION TELEVISION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN 13-16 YEARS OF AGE. IN EACH EPISODE THE CAMERAS FOLLOW JACK AS HE SPENDS TIME WITH NATURE'S CREATURES ACROSS THE CONTINENTS. JACK TALKS WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EACH ANIMAL AND HABITAT, TEACHING AS HE GOES. EACH EPISODE IS DESIGNED TO REVEAL TO CHILDREN THE WORLD AROUND THEM IN A WAY THAT PRESENTS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND PRO-SOCIAL VALUES WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSE. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION ANIMAL SCIENCE (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 9:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Animal Science seeks to teach its target audience about animals in a very unique way: it doesn't simply display animal behavior, rather it tells why and how creatures behave as they do. We all know that eagles have incredible vision but Xploration Animal Science goes into detail about why their sense of sight is so advanced. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 12:00PM |
| 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's Animal Adventures is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 (KSBI 52.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS AT 8:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | As part of the Xploration Station 4 half hour weekly programs, Xploration Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in a way that sounds like fun. This program is designed to meet the informational and educational needs of children 13-16 years of age. |
| 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). |
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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. |
ROB KRIER VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 01/06/2016 |
