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

FRN:
0023006612
File Number:
0000027657
Submit Date:
07/10/2017
Call Sign:
WBNF-CD
Facility ID:
14326
City:
BUFFALO
State:
NY
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/10/2017
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2017

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

HME EQUITY FUND II, LLC

Doing Business As: HME EQUITY FUND II, LLC

Seth Ellis

20 N Orange Ave

Suite 1550

Orlando, FL 32801

United States

+1 (407) 867-3883

sellis@pentamezz.com

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Sean Brennan

Chief Operator

Faith Broadcasting Network, Inc.

Sean Brennan

5775 Big Tree Road

Orchard Park, NY 14127

United States

+1 (716) 662-2659

sfb@tct.tv

Chief Operator

Josh Castro

Manager

HME Equity Fund II, LLC.

Josh Castro

7525 N Willow Ave APT 113

Fresno, CA 93720

United States

+1 (310) 924-9956

jcastro@hmepartners.com

Manager

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Buffalo
Web Home Page Address

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 3.5
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 168.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 3.5
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(7)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 7) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 11A ET(SD&HD)
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Adventures in Odyssey series centers around the grandfatherly inventor, John Avery Whittaker, owner of an ice cream shop for children. It is an animated half-hour program that teaches principal family lessons through the promotion of sound, Christian morals.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 7) Response
Program Title Gospel Bill
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 8A ET(SD&HD)
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 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. These timeless classics teach children Christian principles from the Word of God through western adventures and faith filled tales.principles.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 7) Response
Program Title Cowboy Dan's Frontier
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 10:30A ET(SD&HD)
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 2 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Cowboy Dan Harrell helps children, ten and under, understand the importance of always learning something new, every day, through fun stories and music.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 7) Response
Program Title The Adventures of Donkey Ollie
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 10A ET(SD&HD)
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 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Adventures of Donkey Ollie, www.donkeyollie.com, follow along with a donkey named Ollie through Jesus' time as he meets new characters and learns many valuable lessons along the way. Like Veggie Tales, Donkey Ollie is animated with incredible graphics, songs and morals lessons for children.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 7) Response
Program Title Super Simple Science Stuff
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 9A ET(SD&HD)
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 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Super Simple Science Stuff is all about, what else? Science! Dr. Quack and his assistant Dizzy Izzy teach children how things work through a variety of experiments. They also remind kids that since God created the world, He is the ultimate scientist!
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 7) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 9:30A ET(SD&HD)
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 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Dr. Wonder's all deaf cast delivers in American Sign Language and voice over English, this entertaining program that teaches Bible principles through the love of Christ.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 7) Response
Program Title Another Sommer Time Adventure
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 8:30A ET(SD&HD)
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 3 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Another Sommer-Time Adventure, children will be captivated when they hear author Carl Sommer tell these interesting and exciting award-winning stories. Along with the story, Mr. Sommer teaches children character-building lessons on how they can live successful lives.
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 Josh Castro
Address 20 N. Orange Ave, Suite 1550
City Orlando
State FL
Zip 32801
Telephone Number (310) 924-9956
Email Address jcastro@hmepartners.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. "(Note 1) - During the quarter WBNF-CD the station aired an average 3.5 hours per week of core children's television programming, or 45.5 hours total for the quarter, on its primary digital channel 15.1 (SD). This represents 6.5 hours on average, above the 39 hours of children's television programming per quarter specified in Commission Rule 73.671." "(Note 2) - On its 15.2 (HD) channel the station aired 3.5 hours per week of core children's television programming, or 45.5 hours total for the quarter. This represents 6.5 hours, on average, above the 39 hours of children's television programming per quarter specified in Commission Rule 73.671.

Other Matters (7)

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Other Matters (1 of 7) Response
Program Title Gospel Bill
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 8A ET(SD&HD)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. These timeless classics teach children Christian principles from the Word of God through western adventures and faith filled tales.
Other Matters (2 of 7) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 9:30A ET(SD&HD)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Designed with children in mind, Dr. Wonder's all deaf cast delivers in American Sign Language this entertaining program that teaches Bible principles through the love of Christ.
Other Matters (3 of 7) Response
Program Title The Adventures of Donkey Ollie
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 10A ET(SD&HD)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Adventures of Donkey Ollie follow along with a donkey named Ollie through Jesus' time as he meets new characters and learns many valuable lessons along the way. Like Veggie Tales, Donkey Ollie is animated with incredible graphics, songs and morals lessons for children.
Other Matters (4 of 7) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 11A ET(SD&HD)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
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. The Adventures in Odyssey series centers around the grandfatherly inventor, John Avery Whittaker, owner of an ice cream shop for children. It is an animated half-hour program that teaches principal family lessons through the promotion of sound, Christian morals.
Other Matters (5 of 7) Response
Program Title Cowboy Dan's Frontier
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 10:30A ET(SD&HD)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Cowboy Dan Harrell helps children, ten and under, understand the mportance of always learning something new, every day, through fun stories and music.
Other Matters (6 of 7) Response
Program Title Super Simple Science Stuff
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 9A ET(SD&HD)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
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. Super Simple Science Stuff is all about, what else? Science! Dr. Quack and his assistant Dizzy Izzy teach children how things work through a variety of experiments. They also remind kids that since God created the world, He is the ultimate scientist!
Other Matters (7 of 7) Response
Program Title Another Sommer Time Adventure
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa, 8:30A ET(SD&HD)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Another Sommer Time Adventure, children will be captivated when they hear author Carl Sommer tell these interesting and exciting award winning stories. Along with the story, Mr. Sommer teaches children character building lessons on how they can live successful lives.

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.

Josh Castro

Manager


07/10/2017

Attachments

No Attachments.