| 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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WFXG LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC Doing Business As: WFXG LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC |
201 MONROE STREET RSA TOWER, 20TH FLOOR MONTGOMERY, AL 36104 United States |
+1 (334) 206-1400 |
RBRYAN@RAYCOMMEDIA.COM |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Michael Beder , Esq . Legal Counsel Covington & Burling LLP |
One CityCenter 850 Tenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 United States |
+1 (202) 662-5138 |
mbeder@cov.com |
Legal Representative |
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Robert E. Thurber , Jr. . Vice President, Engineering Raycom Media, Inc. |
RSA Tower, 20th Floor 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36104 United States |
+1 (334) 206-1409 |
bthurber@raycommedia.com |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | FOX | |
| Nielsen DMA | Augusta-Aiken | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wfxg.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.08 |
| 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 Program (1 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On the Spot; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | On The Spot is an educational and informative program that takes viewers on a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the most mind-blowing questions: Can a cow have an accent? Who got the world's longest standing ovation? As a kid, did Napoleon hate France? Questions are linked with eye-catching visuals, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with an information-based program that broadens their knowledge of a wide range of educational topics. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Uncaged; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | UNCAGED serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including exploring the world of various wild animals and the importance of understanding these wild critters in the animal kingdom. The series travels around the world to learn about different species and their habitats. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Real Winning Edge; Channel 54.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10:30am (1/3/16 - 3/27/16) |
| 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 Real Winning Edge highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday @ 7:00am (1/1/16) ; Sunday @ 7:00am (1/3/16 - 3/27/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| 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. | Real Life 101 is an informational show designed to guide kids and teens into making educated choices for their lives. Not only gives the viewers information about exciting and interested careers, it also informs them about the skills needed to hold these jobs. Also what salary range can be expected in that field, as well as the educational level needed. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. The scheduled day and time changed at the beginning of 1st quarter 2016 from Friday at 7:00am to Sunday at 7:00am. Due to this change at the end of 4th quarter 2015 the show aired twice in the same week to finish out the broadcast week into 1st quarter 2016. Therefore, 14 runs aired on WFXG in 1st quarter 2016. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 7:00am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | "Aqua Kids" provides CORE programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth - the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30-minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas; Channel 54.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:00am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. We learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptions that allow them to survive and thrive. But best of all, we meet them face to face. Just spin the glove. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find Animal Atlas. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 9:00am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Eco Company provides CORE programming in the area of the environment and presentation of the earth's resources. Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming issues. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as and educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided too publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win; Channel 54.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10:00am (1/3/16 -3/27/16) |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures; Channel 54.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Awesome Adventures is an educational and informational adventure travel program that targets the 13 to 16 year old age group, but is also a highly entertaining program for a more general audience. With a host and the use of young guides from a specific locale, it is ideal for the "tween/teen" market. This program is fast paced, and provides information which encompasses many aspects of the location. It is produced in a contemporary style, and features both historical and cultural information, in addition to an action adventure. The introduction about the specific food, music, geography, history and environmental issues as well as popular recreational activities of the locale, make for a most entertaining program. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures; Channel 54.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:00am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Awesome Adventures is an educational and informational adventure travel program that targets the 13 to 16 year old age group, but is also a highly entertaining program for a more general audience. With a host and the use of young guides from a specific locale, it is ideal for the "tween/teen" market. This program is fast paced, and provides information which encompasses many aspects of the location. It is produced in a contemporary style, and features both historical and cultural information, in addition to an action adventure. The introduction about the specific food, music, geography, history and environmental issues as well as popular recreational activities of the locale, make for a most entertaining program. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Future Phenoms; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 12:30pm (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Future Phenoms is an educational and informational program that encourages our youth in several aspects of life. As families watch this show, the featured students and their stories of overcoming adversity resonate within students and parents alike. Students are challenged to overcome their personal adversities in life and find an outlet to pursue their dreams, while parents find that their position in their child's life is to encourage their dreams. By watching Future Phenoms, students have a stronger desire to participate in extracurricular activities. Essential to the educational process, parents see how extracurricular activities can give their children the confidence to pursue knowledge, pursue a healthy, active lifestyle, and pursue their dreams, despite the difficulties that life brings. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 8:00am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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 Coolest Places on Earth is a children's program for a 13 - 16 year of target group that shows some of the most gorgeous places on earth. It explains how they came to be, when to see them best, and thankfully, the natural laws behind their unique existence. The optics of Italy's Blue Grotto are explained as is the origin of Ngoronga Crater, and the Mayan mysteries of Machu Picchu. But although a great amount of information is passed along, it is never pedantic. The information shared, important to the development of the 13-16 year old target group, comes in a light narrative-the conversation tone of an awed friend. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Living Greener; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:00am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Living Greener meets the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content. The series features stories on the environment and explores solutions to making planet earth greener. Stories range from how solar power is helping African villagers to using hydrogen cars to monitoring greenhouse gases. The series expands a teenager viewers knowledge of the environment and how other people around the world are dealing with such issues as pollution and other environmental problems. At the same time, the series examines current and future eco-friendly ideas and practices. Living Greener is educational, informative and entertaining, while providing teen viewers with specific examples of showing how people from various places are trying to live greener. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 7:30am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | On the Spot is a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia from different categories, including: untold history, globetrotting, origins, supernatural, in sickness and in health, myths, now and then, record setters, mad science and bad ideas. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30-minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 8:30am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Zoo Clues is a children's program that asked the question "How much do you really know about animals? Zoo Clues tackles the animal kingdom's most mind-blowing questions. Can birds fly backwards? Could a whale really swallow a person? How do animals with no external ears hear? Do dogs sweat? What animal is used for bone grafts? Why do zebras have stripes and leopards spots? Are bats birds? Are whales fish? Are insects animals? Each episode tackles a dozen or more amazing animal questions. The investigation of the answers takes viewers on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of the entire animal kingdom. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30-minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win; Channel 54.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:00pm (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Future Phenoms; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:00am (1/2/16 - 3/26/16) |
| 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. | Future Phenoms is an educational and informational program that encourages our youth in several aspects of life. As families watch this show, the featured students and their stories of overcoming adversity resonate within students and parents alike. Students are challenged to overcome their personal adversities in life and find an outlet to pursue their dreams, while parents find that their position in their child's life is to encourage their dreams. By watching Future Phenoms, students have a stronger desire to participate in extracurricular activities. Essential to the educational process, parents see how extracurricular activities can give their children the confidence to pursue knowledge, pursue a healthy, active lifestyle, and pursue their dreams, despite the difficulties that life brings. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| 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 | Andrea Edwards Norman |
| Address | 3933 Washington Road |
| City | Augusta |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30907 |
| Telephone Number | (706) 650-5400 |
| Email Address | aedwards@wfxg.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. | WFXG aired an average of 3 Core E/I hours in 1st Quarter 2016. WFXG maintained compliance with the 3 hour core E/I requirement for the 6 month processing guideline. |
| Other Matters (1 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On the Spot; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 7:30am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | On the Spot is a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia from different categories, including: untold history, globetrotting, origins, supernatural, in sickness and in health, myths, now and then, record setters, mad science and bad ideas. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30-minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (2 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures; Channel 54.2 (Bounce) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:00am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Awesome Adventures is an educational and informational adventure travel program that targets the 13 to 16 year old age group, but is also a highly entertaining program for a more general audience. With a host and the use of young guides from a specific locale, it is ideal for the "tween/teen" market. This program is fast paced, and provides information which encompasses many aspects of the location. It is produced in a contemporary style, and features both historical and cultural information, in addition to an action adventure. The introduction about the specific food, music, geography, history and environmental issues as well as popular recreational activities of the locale, make for a most entertaining program. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (3 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win; Channel 54.2 (Bounce) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:30am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (4 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:30am (4/2/16 -6/25/16) |
| 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. | On the Spot is a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia from different categories, including: untold history, globetrotting, origins, supernatural, in sickness and in health, myths, now and then, record setters, mad science and bad ideas. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30-minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (5 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Future Phenoms; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 12:30pm (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Future Phenoms is an educational and informational program that encourages our youth in several aspects of life. As families watch this show, the featured students and their stories of overcoming adversity resonate within students and parents alike. Students are challenged to overcome their personal adversities in life and find an outlet to pursue their dreams, while parents find that their position in their child's life is to encourage their dreams. By watching Future Phenoms, students have a stronger desire to participate in extracurricular activities. Essential to the educational process, parents see how extracurricular activities can give their children the confidence to pursue knowledge, pursue a healthy, active lifestyle, and pursue their dreams, despite the difficulties that life brings. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (6 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 8:30am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Zoo Clues is a children's program that asked the question "How much do you really know about animals? Zoo Clues tackles the animal kingdom's most mind-blowing questions. Can birds fly backwards? Could a whale really swallow a person? How do animals with no external ears hear? Do dogs sweat? What animal is used for bone grafts? Why do zebras have stripes and leopards spots? Are bats birds? Are whales fish? Are insects animals? Each episode tackles a dozen or more amazing animal questions. The investigation of the answers takes viewers on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of the entire animal kingdom. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30-minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (7 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win; Channel 54.2 (Bounce) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday @ 10:00am (4/3/16 - 6/26/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (8 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Real Winning Edge; Channel 54.2 (Bounce) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday @ 10:30am (4/3/16 - 6/26/16) |
| 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 Real Winning Edge highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (9 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Future Phenoms; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 10:00am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Future Phenoms is an educational and informational program that encourages our youth in several aspects of life. As families watch this show, the featured students and their stories of overcoming adversity resonate within students and parents alike. Students are challenged to overcome their personal adversities in life and find an outlet to pursue their dreams, while parents find that their position in their child's life is to encourage their dreams. By watching Future Phenoms, students have a stronger desire to participate in extracurricular activities. Essential to the educational process, parents see how extracurricular activities can give their children the confidence to pursue knowledge, pursue a healthy, active lifestyle, and pursue their dreams, despite the difficulties that life brings. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (10 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 9:00am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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. | Eco Company provides CORE programming in the area of the environment and presentation of the earth's resources. Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming issues. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as and educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided too publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (11 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 7:00am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | "Aqua Kids" provides CORE programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth - the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30-minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (12 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Living Greener; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 11:00am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Living Greener meets the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content. The series features stories on the environment and explores solutions to making planet earth greener. Stories range from how solar power is helping African villagers to using hydrogen cars to monitoring greenhouse gases. The series expands a teenager viewers knowledge of the environment and how other people around the world are dealing with such issues as pollution and other environmental problems. At the same time, the series examines current and future eco-friendly ideas and practices. Living Greener is educational, informative and entertaining, while providing teen viewers with specific examples of showing how people from various places are trying to live greener. |
| Other Matters (13 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 8:00am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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 takes 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, to discover why it deserves to be called one of the coolest places on earth! The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (14 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 12:00pm (5/7/16 - 5/14/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| 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. | Eco Company provides CORE programming in the area of the environment and presentation of the earth's resources. Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming issues. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as and educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided too publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (15 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures; Channel 54.2 (Bounce) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 11:30am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Awesome Adventures is an educational and informational adventure travel program that targets the 13 to 16 year old age group, but is also a highly entertaining program for a more general audience. With a host and the use of young guides from a specific locale, it is ideal for the "tween/teen" market. This program is fast paced, and provides information which encompasses many aspects of the location. It is produced in a contemporary style, and features both historical and cultural information, in addition to an action adventure. The introduction about the specific food, music, geography, history and environmental issues as well as popular recreational activities of the locale, make for a most entertaining program. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (16 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Uncaged; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 11:30am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Uncaged serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including exploring the world of various wild animals and the importance of understanding these wild critters in the animal kingdom. The series travels around the world to learn about different species and their habitats. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (17 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries; Channel 54.3 (GRIT) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 12:00pm (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (18 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas; Channel 54.2 (Bounce) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 11:00am (4/2/16 - 6/25/16) |
| 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. | On Animal Atlas we travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. We learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptions that allow them to survive and thrive. But best of all, we meet them face to face. Just spin the glove. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find Animal Atlas. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| Other Matters (19 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101; Channel 54.1 (WFXG Primary) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:00am (4/3/16 - 6/26/16) |
| 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 is an informational show designed to guide kids and teens into making educated choices for their lives. Not only gives the viewers information about exciting and interested careers, it also informs them about the skills needed to hold these jobs. Also what salary range can be expected in that field, as well as the educational level needed. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens 13 to 16 years old, at the beginning and through each broadcast; as well as in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
| 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. |
Andrew Wyatt General Manager 04/11/2016 |
