| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PMCM TV, LLC Doing Business As: PMCM TV, LLC |
Robert McAllan 1329 Campus Parkway Wall , NJ 07753 United States |
+1 (732) 245-4705 |
Bob@RMcAllan.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Donald J. Evans , ESQ. . FLETCHER, HEALD & HILDRETH, P.L.C. |
1300 NORTH 17TH STREET 11TH FLOOR ARLINGTON, VA 22209 United States |
+1 (703) 812-0400 |
Evans@FHHLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
|
TIMOTHY Z. SAWYER CONSULTING ENGINEER MULLANEY ENGINEERING, INC. |
TIMOTHY Z. SAWYER MULLANEY ENGINEERING, INC. 4937 G - Green Valley Road Monrovia, MD 21770 United States |
+1 (301) 921-0115 |
MULLANEY@MULLENGR.COM |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | MeTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | New York | |
| 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 | 4.0 |
| 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 | 672.0 |
| 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: | 12.0 |
| 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 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Walking Wild |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 11:30 a.m. - Escape |
| 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. | Walking Wild is a weekly half-hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences. The series also looks at the efforts of the dedicated people who look after these spectacular animals. Walking Wild is a series intended to educate and inform 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 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Town, USA |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon - Laff |
| 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. | Dog Town, USA is a story of the men and women who devote their lives to the healing and happiness of dogs - from every corner of the nation. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon - Grit |
| 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. | Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. 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 (4 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00 a.m and 10:30 a.m.. - Laff |
| 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. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is a live action television program 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 (5 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 p.m. Weather multicast channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 84 |
| Total times aired | 84 |
| 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 | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity, confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewer's submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes, drawings and poetry as the basis for various program segments. Segments includes: story theatre, brain games, pupil's court, food folks puppets, detective mystery and journal journey. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rock the Park |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30 p.m. - Grit |
| 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. | Rock the Park taps in to America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They will watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00 a.m.(- Grit |
| 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. | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin embarks on journeys to fascinating global locations most people have only dreamed of visiting. Each episode brings Jeff to a unique area of the world where he will explore the area's natural wonders to bring viewers closer to nature, wildlife, and manmade treasures. From mountain climbs to deep sea dives, helicopter rides and glacier treks, Jeff brings young audiences on the inspirational trip of a lifetime. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Better Planet |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 a.m.& 11:00 a.m. - Escape |
| 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. | Better Planet explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world. The series allows teenagers to explore how individuals in various nations are creating new products and changing existing behaviors that lead to improvements and efficiencies in everyday life. The series also offers young viewers scientific information about the earth's ever-changing ecosystem. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Bill Nye, the Science Guy |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 9:00 a.m and 9:30 a.m - main channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Total times aired | 28 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | With 28 Emmys and a slew of other prestigious awards, Disney's resident way-cool scientist knows how to get kids fired up about science. From Earth Science to complex discussions on genetics, Bill Nye's enthusiasm for all things scientific is contagious. Episodes also offer suggestions to students for practical application to real life situations. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 7:00 a.m.& 7:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Total times aired | 28 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | Mystery Hunters is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week viewers are taken on a journey around the globe to investigate the mysteries that have baffled people throughout the ages. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild Wonders |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:00 noon - Escape |
| 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. | Wild Wonders is a weekly half-hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences. The program also provides important information about each animal's living habits and includes interviews with people who care for them. In one episode, viewers learn about the unique relationship between a cheetah and a dog. Another episode spotlights the various eating habits of different animals. Wild Wonders is a series intended to educate and inform 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 (12 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Recipe Rehab |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. - Laff multicast channel |
| 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. | On Recipe Rehab, viewers submit their favorite decadent, high-calorie, classic, family recipes, and two chefs will face off in a head-to-head competition to give the recipes a low-calorie twist. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Saved by the Bell |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 10:00 a.m, 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Total times aired | 28 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | SAVED BY THE BELL features six enterprising, adventurous teenage students with inventive schemes and mischievous dreams. The series follows the teens throughout their fun-filled days at Bayside school and their antic-filled nights at their favorite hangout, The Max. Told from the kids' point of view, the series presents the conflicts and chuckles that teen romances inevitably deliver. Show themes deal with topical issues like peer pressure, self esteem, tolerance and acceptance. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Grit |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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 program chooses a region, or special adaptations animals have made or a specific animal and uses a top ten countdown. From a safari in Botswana, to a dude ranch in Montana, to a retirement home for horses, Jack counts down 10 incredible experiences. He also explores wild and rare animals in Australia such as dingoes, devils and cassowaries. For animal adaptation Jack travels from the Arctic to the desert picking ten animals that have made special adaptation to survive in the harsh environments. This program informs the viewer about animals and their habitat which can lead the viewer to discussions regarding the environment and conservation. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | .Beakman's World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 8:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Total times aired | 28 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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 live-action series is based on the comic strip by Jok Church stars performance artist Paul Zaloom as the slightly nutty but never boring scientist who leads a journey of discovery while performing experiments that demonstrate how the world works. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00 a.m.- Laff |
| 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. | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner is a live action, half-hour television program. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m - Escape |
| 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. | is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| 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 | Lee Leddy |
| Address | 2 Paragon Way - Suite 800 |
| City | Freehold |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07728 |
| Telephone Number | (732) 462-2015 |
| Email Address | leel@pmcmtv.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 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Town, USA |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon - Laff multicast channel |
| 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. | Dog Town, USA is a story of the men and women who devote their lives to the healing and happiness of dogs- from every corner of the nation. |
| Other Matters (2 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 7:00 & 7:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
| 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. | Mystery Hunters is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week viewers are taken on a journey around the globe to investigate the mysteries that have baffled people throughout the ages. |
| Other Matters (3 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Walking Wild |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 a.m Escape multicast channel |
| 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. | Walking Wild is a weekly half-hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences. The series also looks at the efforts of the dedicated people who look after these spectacular animals. Walking Wild is a series intended to educate and inform viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (4 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00 a. &, 10:30 am. - Laff mulicast channel |
| 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. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is a live action television program 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 (5 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. - Escape multicast channel |
| 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. | "Missing" is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Other Matters (6 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 p.m.- Weather Channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 72 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | SAVED BY THE BELL features six enterprising, adventurous teenage students with inventive schemes and mischievous dreams. The series follows the teens throughout their fun-filled days at Bayside school and their antic-filled nights at their favorite hangout, The Max. Told from the kids' point of view, the series presents the conflicts and chuckles that teen romances inevitably deliver. Show themes deal with topical issues like peer pressure, self esteem, tolerance and acceptance. |
| Other Matters (7 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rock the Park |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30 p.m. - Grit multicast channel |
| 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. | Rock the Park taps in to America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unusual coral and marine life. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. |
| Other Matters (8 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00 a.m. - Grit multicast channel |
| 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. | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin embarks on journeys to fascinating global locations that most people have only dreamed of visiting. Each episode brings Jeff to a unique area of the world where he will explore the area's natural wonders to bring viewers closer to nature, wildlife, and manmade treasures. From mountain climbs to deep sea dives, helicopter rides and glacier treks, Jeff brings young audiences on the inspirational trip of a lifetime. |
| Other Matters (9 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild Wonders |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:00 noon - Escape multicast channel |
| 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. | Wild Wonders is a weekly half-hour reality series allowing teen viewers to become familiar with various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on various critters and examines their differences. The program also provides important information about each animal's living habits and includes interviews with people who care for them. In one episode, viewers learn about the unique relationship between a cheetah and a dog. Another episode spotlights the various eating habits of different animals. Wild Wonders is a series intended to educate and inform viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (10 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30 a.m and 12:00 noon. - Grit multicast channel |
| 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. | Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. 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 (11 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Better Planet |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. - Escape multicast channel |
| 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. | Better Planet explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world. The series allows teenagers to explore how individuals in various nations are creating new products and changing existing behaviors that lead to improvements and efficiencies in everyday life. The series also offers young viewers scientific information about the earth's ever-changing ecosystem. |
| Other Matters (12 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Beakman's World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 8:00 & 8:30 a.m. primary channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
| 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 live-action series is based on the comic strip by Jok Church stars performance artist Paul Zaloom as the slightly nutty but never boring scientist who leads a journey of discovery while performing experiments that demonstrate how the world works. |
| Other Matters (13 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Bill Nye, the Science Guy |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 9:00 and 9:30 - Primary Channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
| 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. | With 29 Emmys and a slew of other prestigious awards, Disney's resident way-cool scientist knows how to get kids fired up about science. From earth science to complex discussions on genetics, Bill Nye's enthusiasm for all things science is contagious. |
| Other Matters (14 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00 a.m & 10:30 a.m. - Grit multichannel |
| 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. | This program chooses a region, or special adaptations animals have made or a specific animal and uses a top ten countdown. From a safari in Botswana, to a dude ranch in Montana, to a retirement home for horses, Jack counts down 10 incredible experiences. He also explores wild and rare animals in Australia such as dingoes, devils and cassowaries. For animal adaptation Jack travels from the Arctic to the desert picking ten animals that have made special adaptation to survive in the harsh environments. This program informs the viewer about animals and their habitat which can lead the viewer to discussions regarding the environment and conservation. |
| Other Matters (15 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. - Laff multicast channel |
| 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. | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner is a live action, half-hour television program. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
| Other Matters (16 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Saved by the Bell |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 10:00 &10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
| 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. | SAVED BY THE BELL features six enterprising, adventurous teenage students with inventive schemes and mischievous dreams. The series follows the teens throughout their fun-filled days at Bayside school and their antic-filled nights at their favorite hangout, The Max. Told from the kids' point of view, the series presents the conflicts and chuckles that teen romances inevitably deliver. Show themes deal with topical issues like peer pressure, self esteem, tolerance and acceptance. |
| Other Matters (17 of 17) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Recipe Rehab |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday at 12:30 p.m. - Laff multicast channel |
| 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. | On Recipe Rehab, viewers submit their favorite, decadent, high-calorie, classic family recipes, and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head-to-head competition to give the recipes a low-calorie twist. |
| 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. |
Robert McAllan Member 01/09/2018 |
