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

FRN:
0002538445
File Number:
0000038525
Submit Date:
01/09/2018
Call Sign:
WMOR-TV
Facility ID:
53819
City:
LAKELAND
State:
FL
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/09/2018
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth 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

HEARST PROPERTIES INC.

C/O BROOKS, PIERCE ET AL.

P.O. BOX 1800

RALEIGH, NC 27602

United States

+1 (919) 839-0300

shartzell@brookspierce.com

Company

Contact Representatives (3)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Joseph M. Davis , P.E. .

Consulting Engineer

Chesapeake RF Consultants, LLC

207 Old Dominion Road

Yorktown, VA 23692

United States

+1 (703) 650-9600

Joseph.Davis@RF-consultants.com

Technical Representative

Stephen Hartzell

Brooks, Pierce et al.

150 Fayetteville Street

Suite 1700

Raleigh, NC 27601

United States

+1 (919) 839-0300

shartzell@brookspierce.com

Legal Representative

Mark J Prak

Brooks, Pierce et al.

150 Fayetteville Street

Suite 1700

Raleigh, NC 27601

United States

+1 (919) 839-0300

mprak@brookspierce.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network Independent/Estrella/ThisTV
Nielsen DMA Tampa-St. Pete (Sarasota)
Web Home Page Address http://www.mor-tv.com/index.html

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 4.31
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: 6.12
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(15)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Think Big (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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 shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 15) Response
Program Title So You Want To Be (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11a
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. "So You Want To Be" features teens learning about a wide variety of jobs and career paths as well as what it takes to get ahead in the working world. Educational, informative and entertaining, while providing teen viewers with a personal experience in an actual job environment.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Explorations (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 9:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. Program travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes, there's always something amazing happening. Inspires viewers to preserve the innate human instinct to explore.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 15) Response
Program Title Xploration Nature Knows Best (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 8:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how technology all around us was inspired by nature and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. Mother Nature is the most advanced engineer on the planet. Viewers learn about biomimicry and show how engineers imitate nature in the design of innovative products.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 15) Response
Program Title Biz Kids (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. "BIZ KIDS" is a national financial education initiative based on an Emmy Award winning series about kids, money and business. Using a clever blend of entertainment and education, each Biz Kids episode shows kids how to make and manage money by introducing concepts of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. To keep young viewers engaged, the series includes a fast paced mix of direct education delivered by young actors, sketch comedies, animation and stories featuring real life young entrepreneurs.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. Teen Kids News is an educational program geared for students ages 13-16. The first kid to kid newscast teaches students about the world by delivering news that's important to them. Teen Kids News also gives students a voice. Each week, students can log onto www.weeklyreader.com to vote on different topics ranging from the War in Iraq to teen drinking. All topics are educational but are presented in an age appropriate manner so students can better understand. In addition to delivering the news, teachers are also encouraged to download scripts of the show and hold their own newscasts in the classroom to help teach public speaking, reading and writing skills. Each week, Kids News also has vocabulary quizzes. The half hour program can be seen coast to coast and has received tremendous feedback from teachers nationwide.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 15) Response
Program Title Living Greener (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10:30
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. "Living Greener" showcases the latest inventions and new ideas to help teen viewers work towards a more sustainable future. "Living Greener" talks to inventors, visionaries, scientists and activists to find out where the planet is headed. Series gives viewers a unique insight into out future way of life while educating and informing them about life on earth.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Make TV (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 11a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. "Make TV" shows how people transform ordinary junk into amazing creations. Teen viewers get to see practical math, science, technology and engineering concepts combined to create incredible new inventions.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Reino Animal (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 78
Total times aired 78
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 Kingdom" (Reino Animal) is a fun and informative half hour show about the world's Flora and Fauna. The show displays all kinds of animals you can imagine, from the most common animals to the most amazing ones, including monkeys, giant lizards, sharks, tigers and the rest of the animals from America, Asia, Australia and all other places in between. Each episode is an adventure inside the animal kingdom. Animal kingdom is cultural relevant, important and amazing.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Xploration DIY Sci (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 8a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. Produced primarily for the 13-16 audience, DIY Sci will inspire, and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training, Steve Spangler, encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. Puts the FUN back into fundamentals of science The host shows viewers that the world is their laboratory while teaching how to perform experiments that are both educational, entertaining and fun for the entire family.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 15) Response
Program Title Get Wild (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10a
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. GET WILD AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of understanding animals and their habitats. The series is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo, and features notable animal experts.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 15) Response
Program Title Zoo Clues (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 9a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. Zoo Clues is an educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that takes viewers on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of the entire animal kingdom. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the animal kingdom's most mind-blowing questions: Can birds fly backwards? Are whales fish? Do dogs sweat? Why do zebras have stripes and leopards spots? Questions and clues are presented, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with a meaningful perspective of the creatures around them and valuable comparisons to their own human characteristics.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 15) Response
Program Title Wild World (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. WILD WORLD AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content. The series provides an in-depth look at the behavior and life cycles of various rare and exotic animals.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 15) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Total times aired 14
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. Each program 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.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Outtakes (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30a
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 Outtakes provides teen viewers up close televised visits of wild and exotic creatures by visiting all types of animal sanctuaries and zoos.
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 Angela Moody
Address 7201 E Hillsborough Avenue
City Tampa
State FL
Zip 33610
Telephone Number (813) 740-3225
Email Address ajmoody@hearst.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 (15)

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Other Matters (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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 each program, the cameras follow the host, Jack Hanna, as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each program 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.
Other Matters (2 of 15) Response
Program Title So You Want to Be (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 11a
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. "So You Want To Be" features teens learning about a wide variety of jobs and career paths as well as what it takes to get ahead in the working world. Educational, informative and entertaining, while providing teen viewers with a personal experience in an actual job environment.
Other Matters (3 of 15) Response
Program Title Living Greener (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. "Living Greener" showcases the latest inventions and new ideas to help teen viewers work towards a more sustainable future. "Living Greener" talks to inventors, visionaries, scientists and activists to find out where the planet is headed. Series gives viewers a unique insight into out future way of life while educating and informing them about life on earth.
Other Matters (4 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Outtakes (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 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. Animal Outtakes provides teen viewers up close televised visits of wild and exotic creatures by visiting all types of animal sanctuaries and zoos.
Other Matters (5 of 15) Response
Program Title Reino Animal (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 78
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 Kingdom" (Reino Animal) is a fun and informative half hour show about the world's Flora and Fauna. The show displays all kind of animals you can imagine, from the most common animals to the most amazing ones, including monkeys, giant lizards, sharks, tigers and the rest of the animals from America, Asia, Australia and all other places in between. Each episode is an adventure inside the animal kingdom, Animal kingdom is cultural relevant, important and amazing.
Other Matters (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Biz Kids (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. "BIZ KIDS" is a national financial education initiative based on an Emmy Award winning series about kids, money and business. Using a clever blend of entertainment and education, each Biz Kids episode shows kids how to make and manage money by introducing concepts of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. To keep young viewers engaged, the series includes a fast paced mix of direct education delivered by young actors, sketch comedies, animation and stories featuring real life young entrepreneurs.
Other Matters (7 of 15) Response
Program Title Wild World (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. WILD WORLD AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content. The series provides an in-depth look at the behavior and life cycles of various rare and exotic animals.
Other Matters (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Zoo Clues (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 9a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. Zoo Clues is an educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that takes viewers on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of the entire animal kingdom. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the animal kingdom's most mind-blowing questions: Can birds fly backwards? Are whales fish? Do dogs sweat? Why do zebras have stripes and leopards spots? Questions and clues are presented, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with a meaningful perspective of the creatures around them and valuable comparisons to their own human characteristics.
Other Matters (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Think Big (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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 shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun.
Other Matters (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Xploration Nature Knows Best (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 8:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. Mother Nature is the most advanced engineer on the planet. Viewers learn about biomimicry and show how engineers imitate nature in the design of innovative products.
Other Matters (11 of 15) Response
Program Title Get Wild (Multicast)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10a
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. GET WILD AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of understanding animals and their habitats. The series is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo, and features notable animal experts.
Other Matters (12 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Explorations (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 9:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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 every episode, Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes-there's always something amazing happening. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Other Matters (13 of 15) Response
Program Title Xploration DIY SCI (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 8a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. Puts the FUN back into fundamentals of science. The host shows viewers that the world is their laboratory while teaching how to perform experiments that are both educational, entertaining and fun for the entire family.
Other Matters (14 of 15) Response
Program Title Make (Multicast)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 11a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. "Make TV" shows how people transform ordinary junk into amazing creations. Teen viewers get to see practical math, science, technology and engineering concepts combined to create incredible new inventions.
Other Matters (15 of 15) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News (Main Digital)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. Teen Kids News is an educational program geared for students ages 13-16. The first kid to kid newscast teaches students about the world by delivering news that's important to them. Teen Kids News also gives students a voice. Each week, students can log onto www.weeklyreader.com to vote on different topics ranging from the War in Iraq to teen drinking. All topics are educational but are presented in an age appropriate manner so students can better understand. In addition to delivering the news, teachers are also encouraged to download scripts of the show and hold their own newscasts in the classroom to help teach public speaking, reading and writing skills. Each week, Kids News also has vocabulary quizzes. The half hour program can be seen coast to coast and has received tremendous feedback from teachers nationwide.

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.

Pamela Barber

General Manager


01/09/2018

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