| 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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CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORK, INC. Doing Business As: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORK, INC. |
705 4th Place PHENIX CITY, AL 36869 United States |
+1 (334) 298-5916 |
vthompson@ctntv.net |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Joseph C Chautin , III . Legal Counsel Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP |
1080 West Causeway Approach Mandeville, LA 70471 United States |
+1 (985) 629-0777 |
jchautin@hardycarey.com |
Legal Representative |
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Chris L Mavros Director of Engineering Christian Television Network, Inc. |
6922 142nd Ave N Clearwater, FL 33771 United States |
+1 (727) 535-5622 |
clmavros@yahoo.com |
Technical Representative |
|
W. Jeffrey Reynolds Technical Consultant du Treil, Lundin & Rackley, Inc. |
3135 Southgate Circle Sarasota, FL 34239 United States |
+1 (941) 329-6000 |
JEFF@DLR.COM |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CTN | |
| Nielsen DMA | Columbus GA (Opelika AL) | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.ctnonline.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 168.0 |
| 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 | 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: | 168.0 |
| 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 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DR.WONDERS WORKSHOP |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 9 AM (.1 &.2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | DR. WONDER IS A SHOW THAT IS PERFORMED BY DEAF ACTORS, INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH EVERYTHING COMMUNICATED IN BOTH VOICE-OVER AND SIGN LANGUAGE. IT'S A GREAT EDUCATIONAL AND TEACHING TOOL FOR CHILDREN IN LIFE LESSONS. THE EDUCATION IS FANTASTIC FOR HEARING AND HEARING IMPARED, NOT ONLY TO LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE BUT ALSO OBJECT LESSONS AND HOW TO OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED BY CHILDREN AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THOSE SETBACKS. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | CBN SUPERBOOK |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 9:30 AM (.1 &.2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | ANIMATED SERIES SHOWS RELEVANCE OF THE BIBLE TO A 21ST CENTURY GENERATION. BEST FRIENDS SOLVE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY PLACING THEMSELVES IN THE SETTINGS OF BIBLE STORIES. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BECKY'S BARN |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7AM (.1 &.2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | EDUCATIONAL AS IN LEARNING THE ALPHABET, COLORS, MUSICAL NOTES, ETC. ALSO INFORMATIONAL IN HUMANITARIAN VALUES SUCH AS HONESTY, ANGER FEAR JOY, FORGIVENESS, LOVE THANKFULNESS PATIENCE AND COOPERATION TO PREPARE CHIDREN FOR GRADE SCHOOL. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GOSPEL BILL |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7:30AM (.1 &.2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | SET I A FICTIONAL OLD WEST TOWN, SHERIFF GOSPEL BILL TEACHES MORALITY AND RESPONSIBILITY BASED ON THE BIBLE. INSTRUCTS CHILDREN ON HOW TO HANDLE TRIALS AND STRUGGLES THROUGH THE EXPERIENCES LEAVING THEM SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT AND PRACTICE IN THEIR OWN LIVES. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kids Ablaze |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8:30AM (.1 & .2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | KIDS ABLAZE IS A VARIETY SHOW - COMPLETE WITH HILARIOUS GAMES, EXCITING MUSIC, LIVE HUMAN VIDEO AND COMEDY SKETCHES THAT BRING HOME A MAIN POINT ABOUT GOD'S WONDERFUL PLAN FOR EVERY CHILD AGES 8-12. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HEATH & THE CHECKER SHOE BAND |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 8 AM (.1 &.2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | HEATH & THE CHECKER SHOE BAND IS A PUPPET MINISTRY FOCUSED ON DEMONSTRATING GOD'S LOVE TO CHILDREN. THE SHOW IS FOCUSED ON SHOWING THAT GOD HAS MADE EACH CHILD AND THAT GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR THAT UNIQUENESS. |
| 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 | VIRGIL THOMPSON |
| Address | 705 4TH PLACE |
| City | PHENIX CITY |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36869 |
| Telephone Number | (334) 298-5916 |
| Email Address | vthompson@ctntv.net |
| 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 1) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Becky's Barn |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 7am (.1 & .2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Educations in learning the alphabet, colors, musicals notes, etc. Also informational in humanitarian values such as honesty , anger, fear, joy, forgiveness, love, thankfulness, patience, and cooperation to prepare children for grade school. |
| 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. |
Virgil John Thompson General Manager 10/06/2017 |
