| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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MISSION BROADCASTING, INC. |
30400 DETROIT ROAD SUITE 304 WESTLAKE, OH 44145 United States |
+1 (440) 526-2227 |
missionbroadcasting@gmail.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gregory L. Masters , Esq. . Legal Counsel Wiley Rein LLP |
1776 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-7370 |
gmasters@wileyrein.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | FOX | |
| Nielsen DMA | Amarillo | |
| Web Home Page Address | WWW.MYHIGHPLAINS.COM |
| 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 | 504.0 |
| 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: | 9.0 |
| 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 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration DYI Sci |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8am |
| 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. | Host Steve Spangler shows viewers that the world is their laboratory. He uses 'everyday' items to turn the world around him into a fund and unexpected laboratory. In each episode, Spangler will demonstrate science experiments and explain how they connect to real-world innovations. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Game Changers (D3 BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9& 930AM |
| 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. | This is the story of a unique initiative to transform American classrooms by focusing on teachers and the universities charged with training them. Sixty individuals from all walks of life were selected to become the first Woodrow Wilson Indiana teaching fellows. Each completed a master's degree program and then went to work in the schools hoping to change kids lives. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Game Changers (D3 BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10am & 1030am 11/17-12/31/18 |
| 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. | This is the story of a unique initiative to transform American classrooms by focusing on teachers and the universities charged with training them. Sixty individuals from all walks of life were selected to become the first Woodrow Wilson Indiana teaching fellows. Each completed a master's degree program and then went to work in the schools hoping to change kids lives. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rock The Park (D2 GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. |
| 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 into Americas 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue (D2 GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. |
| 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 cases, 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 (6 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9AM & 1130AM |
| 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. | Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Better Planet (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 930 & 10AM |
| 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday 8am |
| 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. | This new half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. Xploration Outer Space is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PETS.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pets.TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. Pet News, Pet Care, Pet Health, and Pet Lifestyles!. Produced By Emmy Award Winning Producer Lisa-Renee Ramirez, Pets.TV not only. features the usual domestic household pets but the unusual exotic pets people love. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Weird but True |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 8:00am |
| 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. | This program explores topics like ancient Greece, tornadoes and ostriches by uncovering fun, strange and surprising facts. An episode example includes making paper ships together and learning the history of pirates. Children are encouraged to be curious and learn about science, history and culture through creativity and the scientific metho |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Satuday 7am |
| 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 Rescue is a weekly half-hour series about compassionate individuals who come to the aid of animals in distress. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Vacation Creation (D3 BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10 & 1030am 10/1-11/10 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | Comic Tommy Davidson ("In Living Color") and YouTube personality Andrea Feczko present deserving individuals, couples and families with exotic vacations in this benevolent travel series. People from diverse backgrounds who have weathered unique hardships are transported to faraway places for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Each trip is carefully planned to align with the location and setting choice of the family or individual, with the aim of creating a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 8:00am |
| 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. | This program strives to answer questions about where advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics may lead us in the future. Scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers add their input about what the world may look like in 2050. Viewers are taken on an educational adventure as the program tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Walking Wild (D4 Escape) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 1030am |
| 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 at the San Diego Zoo is a weekly half hour series that explores all types of wild animals and their habitats. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild Wonders (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. |
| 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Treks ( D.2 Grit) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10am |
| 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. | As an avid cruiser Ocean Treks provides new ideas for port explorations |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 8am |
| 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. | n this program, children learn about biomimicry and see how engineers imitate nature in the design of innovative products. They learn how the Manta Ray has inspired inventions related to ocean navigation as well as military applications; and how snakes have been copied to design robots that can rescue those trapped in small spaces. This program features the incredible world of animals and plants, and the inventions inspired by them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 8am |
| 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. | , Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth Xploration Awesome Planet is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (19 of 19) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown- (D2 GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9AM & 930AM |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to-face with the best of the beasts. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different Top Ten each week in a variety of categories. |
| 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 | Amy Williamson |
| Address | 1015 S. Fillmore Street |
| City | Amarillo |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79101 |
| Telephone Number | (806) 383-3321 |
| Email Address | awilliamson@kamr.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 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Weird But True (D1) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploratin Weird But True will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother-sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an Ecologist and Kirby is an Artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. Together, they share a common curiosity to explore and understand the science behind the world and it's wildlife. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the Weird But True science at play all around us. With a mix of graphics and handmate art, this EI series is fun, playful and educational. On Xploration Weird But True, Charlie and Kirby inspire teens to question the HOW and WHY behind the way our world works, and encourage them to discover answers to their most curious questions. Xploration Weird But True is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them. |
| Other Matters (2 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Earth 2050 (D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. |
| 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. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. Xploration Earth 2050 is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Other Matters (3 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: DIY Sci (D1) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration 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. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do-it-yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science. Xploration DIY Sci is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help kids understand how they can discover the principles of science with items they can find in their very own home. |
| Other Matters (4 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown (D2 GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to-face with the best of the beasts. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different Top Ten each week in a variety of categories. |
| Other Matters (5 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Treks (D2 GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Emmy-winning host Jeff Corwin takes viewers aboard some of the world's top cruise ships with this series. Corwin experiences some of Earth's natural wonders while stopping at various ports during his journey. As he explores the areas where he stops, Corwin goes on adventures that have him doing activities like climbing mountains, going on deep sea dives and touring glaciers. As most viewers won't get a chance to experience such events themselves, Corwin gives them a chance to experience them through his adventures. |
| Other Matters (6 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Walking Wild (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. |
| 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 showcasing various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters. The program also gives teen viewers a unique up close examination of each wild animal. In one episode, viewers explore the life patterns of elephants and the key to their longevity. Another episode focuses on Galapagos turtles and how they manage to survive. Walking Wild is a series intended to educate and inform viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (7 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Game Changers (D3 BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 9 & 930 |
| 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 is the story of a unique initiative to transform American classrooms by focusing on teachers and the universities charged with training them. Sixty individuals from all walks of life were selected to become the first Woodrow Wilson Indiana teaching fellows. Each completed a master's degree program and then went to work in the schools hoping to change kids lives. |
| Other Matters (8 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pets TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 730am |
| 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. | It is estimated that about three out of every five American households own at least one pet. "Pets.TV," which celebrates people's love for their pets, is tailor-made for these pet owners. Pet news, care, health and lifestyles are among the topics covered in the weekly series. And it's not just the usual dogs and cats that are discussed on "Pets.TV." The program also features segments on unusual and exotic pets. |
| Other Matters (9 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Game Changers (D3 BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9am &930am |
| 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 is the story of a unique initiative to transform American classrooms by focusing on teachers and the universities charged with training them. Sixty individuals from all walks of life were selected to become the first Woodrow Wilson Indiana teaching fellows. Each completed a master's degree program and then went to work in the schools hoping to change kids lives. |
| Other Matters (10 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. |
| 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 profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Other Matters (11 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rock The Park (D2 GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. |
| 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 into Americas 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. |
| Other Matters (12 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Everyday Health (D3 BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10am & 1030am |
| 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. | Ethan gets his pom poms on with help from America's favorite cheerleader Lauren Potter from Glee and finds out how spirit can inspire a whole community. |
| Other Matters (13 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild Wonders (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. |
| 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 animals living habits and includes interviews with people who care for them. In one episode, viewers learn about the unique relationship between a cheetah and 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 (14 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Outer Space (D1) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays at 8:00 a.m. |
| 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. | Xploration Outer Space is a half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience that will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. Xploration Outer Space is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience's interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Other Matters (15 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue (D2 GRIT) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. |
| 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 cases, 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 (16 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Nature Knows Best (D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays at 8:00 a.m. |
| 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. | 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. We will whirl around in airplanes inspired by birds, and in helicopters influenced by the dragonfly, and even jump from a few such vehicles to illustrate how wingsuits were invented based on the flying squirrel. But engineers arent the only scientists looking toward nature. We will also meet with biologists studying the behavior patterns of ants, architects who design living buildings, and robotics who are making their designs bigger, stronger, and faster based on animals. This series will help kids to understand how getting outside and taking a look around can help them make the next great discovery. Xploration Nature Knows Best is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audiences interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Other Matters (17 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7am |
| 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 Rescue is a weekly half-hour series about compassionate individuals who come to the aid of animals in distress. |
| Other Matters (18 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Better Planet TV (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. |
| 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 TV serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including 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 earths ever changing ecosystem. |
| Other Matters (19 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing (D4 ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. |
| 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 profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
| Other Matters (20 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Awesome Planet (D1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth. Xploration Awesome Planet is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Other Matters (21 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Tails (D3Bounce) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9am &930am |
| 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. | An animal-based variety show |
| 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. |
Amy Williamson Executive Assistant 01/09/2019 |
