| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KAAL-TV, LLC Doing Business As: KAAL-TV, LLC |
1701 10th Place NE Austin, MN 55912 United States |
+1 (507) 258-7229 |
dnerud@kaaltv.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHARLES R NAFTALIN , ESQ . FCC LEGAL COUNSEL HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP |
C. NAFTALIN 800 17TH STREET NW, SUITE 1100 WASHINGTON, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 457-7040 |
CHARLES.NAFTALIN@HKLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
|
Debra Nerud Business Manager KAAL-TV, LLC |
1320 Salem Rd SW Rochester, MN 55902 United States |
+1 (507) 258-7229 |
dnerud@kaaltv.com |
Business Manager |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | ABC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Rochestr-Mason City-Austin | |
| Web Home Page Address | http://www.kaaltv.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.5 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.0 |
| 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 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Get Wild (Airs on Secondary Digital Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00-09:30 a.m. CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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. | "Get Wild" is a weekly half hour reality series featuring wild animal at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series provides key information about each creature and teen viewers learn about their living habitats and unique behaviors. |
| 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 | Missing: Unsolved Cases (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday at 10:00 AM CT |
| 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. | Missing: Unsolved Cases is a weekly half-hour educational/informational series focusing on actual unsolved cases of missing persons. The series provides information and descriptions of missing children, including endangered, runaways as well as victims of abductions. |
| 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 | Vacation Creation with Tommy Davidson & Andrea Feczko |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
| 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 each episode the hosts Tommy Davidson and Andrea Feczko guide one deserving family on amazing adventures as they experience a new destination together on their family vacation. As the featured family embarks on an interactive voyage filled with immersive learning opportunities, each episode brings us to diverse locations where the family & viewers discover unique cultural events, food, activities, and traditions. |
| 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 | The Great Dr. Scott |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00-9:30 AM CT |
| 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 Great Dr. Scott follows the charismatic and committed veterinarian Dr. Scott Miller at his family-run veterinary clinic in the outskirts of London in the village of Richmond upon Thames. Viewers will get hand-on-insight into the world of veterinary medicine as Dr. Scott treats a wide variety of animal patients from cats and dogs to exotic reptiles and livestock. |
| 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 | Wild World (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 09:00-09:30 a.m. CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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. | "Wild World" is a weekly half-hour reality series showcasing all types of wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who care for these unique critters. It also informs teen viewers about the living environments and key facts about each wild animal. |
| 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 | Rock the Park |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Satudays 10-10:30 AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| 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 is hosted by Jack Steward and Colton Smith. They 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, also they will watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve. |
| 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 | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8-8:30 AM CT |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to-face with the best of the beasts. Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. What are the top ten "fastest animals of Africa", "tallest insects", biggest eaters", "smartest birds".. Jack will answer all of these questions and more. |
| 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 | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
| 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 Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin will show how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. |
| 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 | Eco Company Teens (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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. | Eco Company Teens explores all aspects of being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. Young viewers learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. |
| 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 | Swap TV(Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 09:30-10:00 a.m. CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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. | Swap TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. The program teaches tolerance of various races, creeds and backgrounds while exposing an appreciation to someone else's way of life. |
| 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 | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30A-12N CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 11 |
| 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. | Career Day is a television program that introduces young adults to career exploration and awareness. Students often do not know what they want to do and are unsure of potential interests they may have that could be a career. Career Day provides an avenue to view experts in their respective fields as they discuss their work, the education and training to prepare for the job, and experience that led them to choose their career. To encourage students to make informed decisions, young adults must be introduced to career awareness, such as the concept that success in most careers requires education and training. Each segment of Career Day delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children age 13 and up. Attributes and advice emphasized by guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, dedication, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/04/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-03 |
| Episode # | 908 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2018 03:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-17 |
| Episode # | 910 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/30/2018 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-12-29 |
| Episode # | 906R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/21/2018 04:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-20 |
| Episode # | 906 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/02/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-12-01 |
| Episode # | 902R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/25/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-24 |
| Episode # | 901R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/16/2018 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-12-15 |
| Episode # | 904R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/28/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-27 |
| Episode # | 907 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/07/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-06 |
| Episode # | 904 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/11/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-10 |
| Episode # | 909 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Career Day |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/14/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-13 |
| Episode # | 905 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue Family Edition (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:00-10:30 a.m. CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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. | Animal Rescue: Family Edition is a weekly half-hour reality series showcasing spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focusing on families doing their best to care for and protect pets. |
| 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 | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11-11:30 AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 11 |
| 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 week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it is the need for speed or animal heroes - there is always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor, Jarod is a welcome visitor in living rooms around America on a weekly basis. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and prosocial values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/16/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-12-15 |
| Episode # | 417 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/04/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-03 |
| Episode # | 411 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/28/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-27 |
| Episode # | 410 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-17 |
| Episode # | 413 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/14/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-13 |
| Episode # | 408 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/11/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-10 |
| Episode # | 412 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/21/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-20 |
| Episode # | 409 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/25/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-24 |
| Episode # | 414 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/07/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-10-06 |
| Episode # | 407 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/02/2018 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-12-01 |
| Episode # | 415 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/30/2018 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-12-29 |
| Episode # | 501 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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 diverse news anchor team has great special appeal to kids who will want to identify and emulate them. It gives students a clear voice into the adult dominated media and provides a unique prospective to news not available on the network TV. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Teen Kids News |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2018 04:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2018-11-18 |
| Episode # | 1611 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Great Dr Scott (2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
| 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 Great Dr. Scott follows the charismatic and committed veterinarian Dr. Scott Miller at his family-run veterinary clinic in the outskirts of London in the village of Richmond upon Thames. Viewers will get hand-on-insight into the world of veterinary medicine as Dr. Scott treats a wide variety of animal patients from cats and dogs to exotic reptiles and livestock. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays 06:00-6:30 AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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 program. In each episode the camera follows Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people who are knowledgeable about each animal and their habitat teaching as he goes. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | American Athlete |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays 6:30-7:00 AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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 American Athlete is a television program that goes one on one with the "world's greatest sports superstars". As each athlete shares their passion for their particular sport, careful use of leading questions allows the athletes to open up to the viewers sharing the personal triumphs, aspirations and words of advise. The program's motivational and inspirational message of each guest empowers audiences of all ages to pursue their dreams through high expectations both personally and professionally and a strong commitment to a sport. Each segment of the American Athlete delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children ages 13 and up. Attributes and advice emphasized by guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, dedication, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sundays 5:30-6:00 AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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 program. In each episode the camera follows Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people who are knowledgeable about each animal and their habitat teaching as he goes. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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| 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 | Debra Nerud |
| Address | 1701 10th Place NE |
| City | Austin |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55912 |
| Telephone Number | (507) 258-7229 |
| Email Address | dnerud@kaaltv.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. | On October 24, 2011 KAAL-TV secondary channel aired on 6.2 (ThisTV). Non-Broadcast efforts: 2018 4TH QTR REPORT FILED LATE DUE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. KAAL's 3 Meteorologist did a "Weather Lab" presentations to Lanesboro Elementary School in Lanesboro MN to 150 students in kindergarten-6th grade students 10/1/18, Lyle Elementary School in Lyle MN for 160 students in PK-5th grade 11/24/18 and Byron Intermediate School, Byron MN 475 students in 3rd-5th grade. The meteorologists conduct weather lab experiments and interact with the students and teachers. |
| Other Matters (1 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Rock the Park |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
| 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. | 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, Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, the Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. |
| Other Matters (2 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30-12N CT |
| 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. | Career Day is a television program that introduces young adults to career exploration and awareness. Students often do not know what they want to do and are unsure of potential interests they may have that could be a career. Career Day provides an avenue to view experts in their respective fields as they discuss their work, the education and training to prepare for the job, and experience that led them to choose their career. To encourage students to make informed decisions, young adults must be introduced to career awareness, such as the concept that success in most careers requires education and training. Each segment of Career Day delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children age 13 and up. Attributes and advice emphasized by guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, dedication, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
| Other Matters (3 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8-8:30 AM CT |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to-face with the best of the beasts. Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. What are the top ten "fastest animals of Africa", "tallest insects", biggest eaters", "smartest birds".. Jack will answer all of these questions and more. |
| Other Matters (4 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Wild World (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday at 9:00 AM CT |
| 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 World is a weekly half-hour reality series showcasing all types of wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who care for those unique critters. |
| Other Matters (5 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Vacation Creation with Tommy Davidson & Andrea Feczko |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
| 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. | Hosts Tommy Davidson and Andrea Feczko guide one deserving family on amazing adventures as they experience a new destination together on their family vacation. As the featured family embarks on an interactive voyage filled with immersive learning opportunities, each episode brings us to diverse locations where our family-and-viewers-discover unique cultural events, food, activities, and traditions. |
| Other Matters (6 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Animal Rescue - Family Edition (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday at 10:00 AM CT |
| 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 program is a reality series showcasing spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focusing on families doing their best to care for and protect pets. The series highlights the dedicated and loving families around the world who help sick, injured or abused animals. |
| Other Matters (7 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Missing: Unsolved Cases (Airs on Secondary Digital Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 10:00 AM. CT |
| 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. | Missing: Unsolved Cases" series focuses on actual unsolved cases of missing persons. The series, which is appropriate for family viewing and children ages 13-16 in particular, provides information and descriptions of missing children, including endangered, runaways as well as victims of abductions. |
| Other Matters (8 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Teen Kid News |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11-11:30 AM CT |
| 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 diverse news anchor team has great special appeal to kids who will want to identify and emulate them. It gives students a clear voice into the adult dominated media and provides a unique prospective to news not available on the network TV. |
| Other Matters (9 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Swap TV (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday at 09:30 AM CT |
| 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. | "SWAP TV" is a series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. The program explores the opposite lives of the participating youngsters as they learn about different cultures and family settings. |
| Other Matters (10 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Rescue Heroes |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9-9:30 AM CT |
| 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. | Rescue Heroes showcases the stories of men and women braving natural disasters with one goal: to rescue the victims and help restore their lives. Hosted by Ginger Zee. |
| Other Matters (11 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Eco Company Teens (Airs on Secondary Channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday at 9:30 AM CT |
| 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. | Eco Company Teens explores all aspects of being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. Young viewers learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. |
| Other Matters (12 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | The Great Dr. Scott |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
| 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 Great Dr. Scott follows the charismatic and committed veterinarian Dr. Scott Miller at his family-run veterinary clinic in the outskirts of London in the village of Richmond upon Thames. Viewers will get hand-on-insight into the world of veterinary medicine as Dr. Scott treats a wide variety of animal patients from cats and dogs to exotic reptiles and livestock. |
| Other Matters (13 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Get Wild (Airs on Secondary Digital Channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday at 9:00 AM CT |
| 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 is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. Get Wild is a series intended to educate and inform viewers all about like in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (14 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
| 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. | 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. |
| Other Matters (15 of 15) | Response |
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| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11-11:30 AM CT |
| 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. | Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it is the need for speed or animal heroes - there is always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor, Jarod is a welcome visitor in living rooms around America on a weekly basis. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and prosocial values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
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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. |
Debra Nerud Business Manager 01/28/2019 |
