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

FRN:
0016584112
File Number:
0000014620
Submit Date:
10/05/2016
Call Sign:
WFAA
Facility ID:
72054
City:
DALLAS
State:
TX
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/05/2016
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third 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

WFAA-TV, INC.

Jennifer Johnson, Esq.

Covington & Burling LLP

One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 662-5552

jjohnson@cov.com

Company

Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Jennifer Johnson , Esq. .

Covington & Burling LLP

Jennifer Johnson

Covington & Burling LLP

One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 662-5552

jjohnson@cov.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network ABC
Nielsen DMA Dallas-Ft. Worth
Web Home Page Address www.wfaa.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 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 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 Programs(11)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 11) Response
Program Title Sea Rescue (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/10:00-10:30 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
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 half-hour weekly series, Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and - in many instances - release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet.
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 Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired 52
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. In Animal Adventures host Jack Hanna spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and its habitat and teaches 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. This live action half-hour program is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 13 to 16.
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 Jack Hanna's Into The Wild (Channel 8.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT
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 Into the Wild is a reality television series about all different kinds of animals in their natural habitat. Jack Hanna takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. This series is hosted by Jack Hanna.
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 Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (Channel 8.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM CT
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. Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science, journalist Mr. Miller has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places, people, and things they may have never seen before. The mission of the program is to inspire children to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values.
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 Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM CT
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. This half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans.
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 The Wildlife Docs (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/10:30-11:00 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
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 half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of enormity, variety. and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care.
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 Rock the Park (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/11:00-11:30 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 5
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 4
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 4
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. Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program Rock the Park showcases America's national parks as game-for-anything hosts Jack Steward and Colton Smith go off the beaten path to explore some of the most awe-inspiring places on earth. Each episode takes them to a different park and face to face with amazing wildlife and new adventures sure to inspire families young and old to hit the road to create their own park memories. The series, produced in partnership with Tremendous! Entertainment, features America's greatest natural treasures and invites everyone to join in on the fun as America's national parks celebrate their 100th anniversary.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Rock the Park
List date and time rescheduled 09/18/2016 12:00 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-17
Episode # RTP225
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Rock the Park
List date and time rescheduled 09/04/2016 12:00 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-03
Episode # RTP223
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Rock the Park
List date and time rescheduled 09/25/2016 12:00 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-24
Episode # RTP226
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program Rock the Park
List date and time rescheduled 09/11/2016 12:00 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-10
Episode # RTP224
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (8 of 11) Response
Program Title Food For Thought with Claire Thomas
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays/9:00 AM-10:00 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is produced for ages 13 to 16 target audience. Food For Thought's objective is to educate and inform children specifically in the target age group by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about how every day life can inspire culinary creations. Each weekly half hour, hosted by Claire Thomas, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures.
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 Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/11:30 AM -12:00 PM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 8
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 6
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 5
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 5
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. Developed and produced for 13-16 year olds, the world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and manmade treasures. In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world without leaving their homes.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Born to Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled 09/11/2016 12:30 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-10
Episode # BTE522
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Born to Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled 08/28/2016 11:00 AM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-08-27
Episode # BTE526
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Born to Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled 09/25/2016 12:30 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-24
Episode # BTE524
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program Born to Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled 09/18/2016 12:30 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-17
Episode # BTE523
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program Born to Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled 09/04/2016 12:30 PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2016-09-03
Episode # BTE525
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (10 of 11) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals (Channel 8.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays/10:00 AM -12:00 PM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired 52
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News 0
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is produced for ages 13 to 16 target audience. Wild About Animals objective is to educate and inform children specifically in the target age group by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals. Each episode will consist of four different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals as well as to educate them further about animals they see everyday.
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 Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown Series (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom.
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 David Muscari
Address 606 Young Street
City Dallas
State TX
Zip 75202
Telephone Number (214) 977-6490
Email Address dmuscari@wfaa.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. Channels 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 educational and informational children's television programming preemption explanations are listed below: Channel 8.1 On Saturday, July 16, 2016, 10-11 a.m. Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs did not air in their entirety due to coverage of breaking news. 11:00 to Noon, Rock the Park and Born to Explore did not air due to breaking news coverage of memorial services of Dallas police killed during July 7, 2016 downtown shooting. The preempted episodes were not re-scheduled. On August 27, 2016, due to ABC's Little League World Series coverage, Born to Explore was preempted at 11:30 a.m.. It was rescheduled and aired the following day, Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. On September 3, 2016, due to ABC's College Football coverage, Rock the Park at 11 a.m. and Born to Explore at 11:30 a.m. were preempted. They were rescheduled and aired the following day, September 4, 2016, from Noon-1 p.m. On September 10, 2016, due to ABC's College Football coverage, Rock the Park at 11 a.m. and Born to Explore at 11:30 a.m. were preempted. They were rescheduled and aired the following day, September 11, 2016, from Noon-1 p.m. On September 17, 2016, due to ABC's College Football coverage, Rock the Park at 11 a.m. and Born to Explore at 11:30 a.m. were preempted. They were rescheduled and aired the following day, September 18, 2016, from Noon-1 p.m. On September 24, 2016, due to ABC's College Football coverage, Rock the Park at 11 a.m. and Born to Explore at 11:30 a.m. were preempted. They were rescheduled and aired the following day, September 25, 2016, from Noon-1 p.m.

Other Matters (11)

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Other Matters (1 of 11) Response
Program Title Sea Rescue (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/10:00-10:30 AM CT
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 half-hour weekly series, Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and - in many instances - release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet.
Other Matters (2 of 11) Response
Program Title Born To Explore (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/11:30-12:00 PM CT
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. Developed and produced for 13- 16 year olds, the world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and manmade treasures. In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world without leaving their homes.
Other Matters (3 of 11) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (Channel 8.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM CT
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 Exploration with Jarod Miller is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science, journalist Mr. Miller has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places, people, and things they may have never seen before. The mission of the program is to inspire children to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values.
Other Matters (4 of 11) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals (Channel 8.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays/10-10:30AM, 10:30-11AM, 11-11:30AM, 11:30 AM -12:00PM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is produced for ages 13 to 16 target audience. Wild About Animals objective is to educate and inform children specifically in the target age group by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals. Each episode will consist of four different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals as well as to educate them further about animals they see everyday.
Other Matters (5 of 11) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
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. In Animal Adventures host Jack Hanna spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and its habitat and teaches 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. This live action half-hour program is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 13 to 16.
Other Matters (6 of 11) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Into The Wild (Channel 8.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT
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 Into the Wild is a reality television series about all different kinds of animals in their natural habitat. Jack Hanna takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. This series is hosted by Jack Hanna.
Other Matters (7 of 11) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown Series (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom.
Other Matters (8 of 11) Response
Program Title Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans.
Other Matters (9 of 11) Response
Program Title The Wildlife Docs (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/10:30-11:00 AM CT
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 half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care.
Other Matters (10 of 11) Response
Program Title Food For Thought (Channel 8.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays/9:00-9:30 AM & 9:30-10:00 AM CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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. Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures.
Other Matters (11 of 11) Response
Program Title Rock The Park (Channel 8.1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/11:00-11:30 AM CT
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. Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program Rock the Park showcases America's national parks as game-for-anything hosts Jack Steward and Colton Smith go off the beaten path to explore some of the most awe-inspiring places on earth. Each episode takes them to a different park and face to face with amazing wildlife and new adventures sure to inspire families young and old to hit the road to create their own park memories. The series, produced in partnership with Tremendous! Entertainment, features America's greatest natural treasures and invites everyone to join in on the fun as America's national parks celebrate their 100th anniversary.

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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).

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.

Akin S. Harrison , Esq. .

Secretary


10/05/2016

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