| 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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WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Doing Business As: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
William Christian 15 WOODLAND WAY PAINTED POST, NY 14870 United States |
+1 (607) 937-5000 |
BCHRISTIAN@WYDCTV.COM |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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William Christian CEO OF APPLICANT Novia Communications, LLC |
15 WOODLAND WAY PAINTED POST, NY 14870 United States |
+1 (607) 937-5000 |
BCHRISTIAN@WYDCTV.COM |
Technical Representative |
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MARK Denbo Counsel SMITHWICK & BELENDIUK, P.C. |
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Suite 301 Washington, DC 20016 United States |
+1 (202) 350-9656 |
MDENBO@FCCWORLD.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | This TV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Buffalo | |
| Web Home Page Address |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 0.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun/11am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series opens up the world of wild animals to teenage viewers with up-close visits of these critters, while providing important info by experts from the San Diego Zoo. Episodes includes include looking at the life of different exotic animals, such as armadillos, klipspringers, and takins. Teenage viewers learn about the living habits of these various critters and why some may be on their way to extinction. Viewers also examine the unique care the zoo staff provides for these various wild animals, while learning about the daily work routines of keepers looking after such a wide variety of critters. Each episode is a separate collection of wild animals, exploring interesting and vital facts of such species as blue-tongued skinks, tawny frogmouths, and Kavai forest birds. It is educational, informative, and entertaining, while providing unique up-close televised visits of wild and exotic creatures and teaching viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Get Wild at the San Diego Zoo |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun/10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series explores all types of wild animals, while providing important info by experts from the San Diego Zoo. For example, in some episodes viewers are introduced to various "animal enrichment" programs where zoo staff seeks to duplicate a particular animal's habits that are prevalent and unique to that animal in the wild. It also introduces tennage viewers to the living habits of animals from jaguars to orangutans, to pandas, as well as rare species such as Amur Leopards and Indian Gaurs. Viewers can learn about the care of a hippo calf, and explore the challenges of caring for cheetah chimps, for example. "Get Wild" is educational, informative, and entertaining , while providing unique up-close televised visits of wild and exotic creatures, and teaching viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun/10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | "Wild About Animals" is a reality science series, hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress Mariette Hartley who is an animal rights activist as well. Through the use of dramatic, stunning footage of natural environments combined with an engaging and entertaining narrative, the show creates a general tone that features animals in their habitats. From bears to bison, lemurs to dogs, wild animals to the average house pet, the program touches on how animals play an important role in our lives. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaddyado |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun/12n & 12:30p |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | "Whaddyado" (What Do You Do) is designed to inform, educate, inspire and entertain children about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Using a combination of actual dramatic footage, re-enactments, and demonstrations, "Whaddyado" provides a compelling look at perilous situations that have occurred in real life. Then, using interviews with the participants, and instructions from experts, we learn what the proper reaction should be when faced with a similar life-threatening circumstance. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun/11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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 a teen adventure series shot in high definition. The host, as well as two different teens, travels weekly to destinations around the world that can be both exotic and remote. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land, designed with a goal to make learning fun. |
| 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 | Jennifer L Mattison |
| Address | 33 E Market St |
| City | Corning |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14830 |
| Telephone Number | (607) 937-5000 |
| Email Address | jmattison@wydctv.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. |
| Other Matters (1 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun/10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This adventure/travel show takes teens on incredible journeys all over the world. Awesome Adventures has won numerous awards, and in 2013, was nominated for a daytime Emmy for Outstanding Travel Series. The destinations and activities are diverse, from ice climbing the glaciers in Iceland, to trekking next to lava in the islands of Hawaii. |
| Other Matters (2 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat/10:30a |
| 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. | Hosted by Emmy Award winning actress, Mariette Hartley, this e/i show travels the globe to bring viewers fascinating stories: Watch the march of the penguins in the Arctic, a spectacular safari to Africa, or an amazing visit to the Australian Outback. Whether it's a sotry about the mysterious creatures of the ocean, or a tale of the critters in our own backyard, this series offers the best in family-friendly programming while targeting the teen audience. |
| Other Matters (3 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun/10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series opens up the world of wild animals to teenage viewers with up-close visits of these critters, while providing important info by experts from the San Diego Zoo. Episodes includes include looking at the life of different exotic animals, such as armadillos, klipspringers, and takins. Teenage viewers learn about the living habits of these various critters and why some may be on their way to extinction. Viewers also examine the unique care the zoo staff provides for these various wild animals, while learning about the daily work routines of keepers looking after such a wide variety of critters. Each episode is a separate collection of wild animals, exploring interesting and vital facts of such species as blue-tongued skinks, tawny frogmouths, and Kavai forest birds. It is educational, informative, and entertaining, while providing unique up-close televised visits of wild and exotic creatures and teaching viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (4 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Get Wild at the San Diego Zoo |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat/10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series explores all types of wild animals, while providing important info by experts from the San Diego Zoo. For example, in some episodes viewers are introduced to various "animal enrichment" programs where zoo staff seeks to duplicate a particular animal's habits that are prevalent and unique to that animal in the wild. It also introduces tennage viewers to the living habits of animals from jaguars to orangutans, to pandas, as well as rare species such as Amur Leopards and Indian Gaurs. Viewers can learn about the care of a hippo calf, and explore the challenges of caring for cheetah chimps, for example. "Get Wild" is educational, informative, and entertaining , while providing unique up-close televised visits of wild and exotic creatures, and teaching viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (5 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaddyado |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat/11am; Sun/11am |
| 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. | "Whaddyado" (What Do You Do) is designed to inform, educate, inspire and entertain children about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Using a combination of actual dramatic footage, re-enactments, and demonstrations, "Whaddyado" provides a compelling look at perilous situations that have occurred in real life. Then, using interviews with the participants, and instructions from experts, we learn what the proper reaction should be when faced with a similar life-threatening circumstance. |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Jennifer Lynn Guarneri Program Director 07/10/2017 |
