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

FRN:
0021349188
File Number:
0000011878
Submit Date:
07/06/2016
Call Sign:
WTBL-CD
Facility ID:
54983
City:
LENOIR
State:
NC
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/06/2016
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2016

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? Yes

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

OTA BROADCASTING (CLT), LLC

11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE

SUITE 2000

RESTON, VA 20190

United States

+1 (703) 364-5300

tolpegin@otabroadcasting.com

Company

Contact Representatives (3)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Ernesto Bustos

ERNESTO BUSTOS

5110 SE STARK STREET

PORTLAND, OR 97215

United States

+1 (503) 234-5550

EBUSTOS@BUSTOSMEDIA.COM

Licensee

DENNIS J. Kelly

LAW OFFICE OF DENNIS J. KELLY

POST OFFICE BOX 41177

WASHINGTON, DC 20018

United States

+1 (202) 293-2300

DKELLYFCCLAW1@COMCAST.NET

Legal Representative

DENNIS J Kelly

ATTORNEY CONSULTANT

LAW OFFICE OF DENNIS J. KELLY

POST OFFICE BOX 41177

WASHINGTON, DC 20018

United States

+1 (202) 293-2300

DKELLYFCCLAW1@COMCAST.NET

Technical Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network Walk TV
Nielsen DMA Charlotte
Web Home Page Address www.otabroadcasting.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 5.5
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 0.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 0.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(11)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 11) Response
Program Title Real Winning Edge (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 11) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. Adventures in Odyssey brings moral and biblical principles forward to children in order to help them to learn how to behave in situations that they will be presented with.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 11) Response
Program Title Sugar Creek Gang (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. The adventures of a group of youngsters, based on books by Paul Hutchens, with a religious aspect, taking place in the outdoors.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 11) Response
Program Title Miss Charity's Diner (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "Miss Charity's Diner" gives kids advice as to overcome whatever problems they may have. Each episode revolves around a particular life lesson; being thankful, perserving, being neat, dealing with bullies, and avoiding gossip.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 11) Response
Program Title Torchlighters (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for youth ages 8-12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes of Christian history. Each episode carefully follows the life story of one of the heroes of the faith. The moral, spiritual and life lessons learned are applicable to life today.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 11) Response
Program Title Scaly Adventures (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. " Scaly Adventures" takes the audience to amazing places each week by bringing up close fascinating animals and those who care for them. It encourages young people to follow their dreasm and live a life of passion and purpose.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 11) Response
Program Title Real Life 101 (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. Real Life 101 introduces viewers to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes you "on the job" so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 11) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "Dr. Wonder's Workshop" is an educational show created by a scientist and inventor who decides to leave the high-pressure world of corporate research and development and move to Indanapolis to open an inventor's lab. The main characters in this show are all deaf and communicate in sign language. For the hearing audience, the show is done in voiceover narratiion. The show teaches valuable life lessons with episode titles such as "Be Fair with One Another" and "Sharing Can Be Fun".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 11) Response
Program Title I-Shine KNECT (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "I-Shine KNECT" targets the tweens with helping identify topics such as faith, parents, modesty and friends.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 11) Response
Program Title Laura McKenzie's Traveler (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. With extensive travel experience visiting some of the world's most sought after destinations, Laura McKenzie is truly a connoisseur globe-trotter. She hosted a series of programs profiling some of her very favorite places around the globle. From soaking in Carribean oases to exploring the glory of ruins in ancient cities, Laura's selection of travel destinations profiled on her program take you to the four corners of the earth from the comfort of your own home.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 11) Response
Program Title Donkey Ollie (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "Donkey Ollie" highlights stories that follow the life of a donkey named Ollie who learns about basic human virtues through his adventures and trials as he travels the ancient world. Each story features Biblical events.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Carol LaFever
Address 3223 3rd Ave S., Suite 200
City Seattle
State WA
Zip 98134
Telephone Number (206) 624-2222
Email Address clafever@otabroadcasting.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. In reference to the broadcast of the same programming on the analog and the digital channel both, Licensee asserts that there is no analog channel and that the programming is digital-only, as indicated.

Other Matters (11)

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Other Matters (1 of 11) Response
Program Title Miss Charity's Diner (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "Miss Charity's Diner" gives kids advice as to overcome whatever problems they may have. Each episode revolves around a particular life lesson; being thankful, perserving, being neat, dealing with bullies, and avoiding gossip.
Other Matters (2 of 11) Response
Program Title Scaly Adventures (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. " Scaly Adventures" takes the audience to amazing places each week by bringing up close fascinating animals and those who care for them. It encourages young people to follow their dreasm and live a life of passion and purpose.
Other Matters (3 of 11) Response
Program Title Donkey Ollie (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "Donkey Ollie" highlights stories that follow the life of a donkey named Ollie who learns about basic human virtues through his adventures and trials as he travels the ancient world. Each story features Biblical events.
Other Matters (4 of 11) Response
Program Title Torchlighters (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for youth ages 8-12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes of Christian history. Each episode carefully follows the life story of one of the heroes of the faith. The moral, spiritual and life lessons learned are applicable to life today.
Other Matters (5 of 11) Response
Program Title Real Life 101 (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. Real Life 101 introduces viewers to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Lipizzaner stallion trainers and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes you "on the job" so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do.
Other Matters (6 of 11) Response
Program Title Real Winning Edge (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Other Matters (7 of 11) Response
Program Title I-Shine KNECT (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "I-Shine KNECT" targets the tweens with helping identify topics such as faith, parents, modesty and friends.
Other Matters (8 of 11) Response
Program Title Sugar Creek Gang (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday, 4:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. The adventures of a group of youngsters, based on books by Paul Hutchens, with a religious aspect, taking place in the outdoors.
Other Matters (9 of 11) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. "Dr. Wonder's Workshop" is an educational show created by a scientist and inventor who decides to leave the high-pressure world of corporate research and development and move to Indanapolis to open an inventor's lab. The main characters in this show are all deaf and communicate in sign language. For the hearing audience, the show is done in voiceover narratiion. The show teaches valuable life lessons with episode titles such as "Be Fair with One Another" and "Sharing Can Be Fun".
Other Matters (10 of 11) Response
Program Title Laura McKenzie's Traveler (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. With extensive travel experience visiting some of the world's most sought after destinations, Laura McKenzie is truly a connoisseur globe-trotter. She hosted a series of programs profiling some of her very favorite places around the globe. From soaking in Caribbean oases to exploring the glory of ruins in ancient cities, Laura's selection of travel destinations profiled on her program take you to the four corners of the earth from the comfort of your own home.
Other Matters (11 of 11) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey (49.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday, 4 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Main. Adventures in Odyssey brings moral and biblical principles forward to children in order to help them to learn how to behave in situations that they will be presented with.

Certification

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Question Response

The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Carol LaFever

COO


07/06/2016

Attachments

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Exhibit to FCC 398_July.pdf Applicant All Purpose Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion