Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC |
4370 PEACHTREE RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30319 United States |
+1 (404) 504-9828 |
cgross@kotatv.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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RAY KAUFMAN CHIEF ENGINEER GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC |
2001 Skyline Drive Rapid City , SD 57701 United States |
+1 (605) 394-7777 |
RAYK@BLACKHILLSFOX.COM |
Technical Representative |
Joan Stewart Wiley Rein LLP |
1776 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-7438 |
jstewart@wileyrein.com |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | ABC-FOX | |
Nielsen DMA | Rapid City | |
Web Home Page Address | www.kotatv.com |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 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 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Culture Click (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9:30 - 10:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
Total times aired | 10 |
Number of Preemptions | 3 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 3 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
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. | Culture Click is a weekly half-hour series that explores the genesis of, and reasons behind, cultural events that permeate our everyday lives. Developed and produced for viewers aged 13 to 16, host Nzinga Blake opens each episode from her virtual reality set with a list of what is trending on search engines that week. These topics will serve as a jumping off point for a deep dive into the culture viewers 13 to16 will embrace. Each week Nzinga will analyze and answer the questions that shape our society, using the power and speed of the internet and user generated questions and content. Experts in pop culture will join her to add insight and historical perspective. And most importantly, viewers will come away with a weeks worth of aha moments to share with their friends and family. Six degrees of separation takes on a whole new meaning, and there iss no limit to what viewers will learn when they experience Culture Click. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Culture Click (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/06/2019 08:30 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 | 2019-09-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Culture Click (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/01/2019 08:30 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 | 2019-08-31 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Culture Click (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/06/2019 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 | 2019-07-06 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 7:00-7:30AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
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. In this weekly half hour series that will engage viewers 13 to 16, as well as the whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten fastest animals in Africa, tallest insects, biggest eaters, smartest birds? Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he gives further insights and interesting facts about the animals allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained, as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom in Jack Hannas Wild Countdown. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | The Great Dr. Scott |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays - 8:30-9:00AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
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 is a live action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16. 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 hands-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. Audiences will witness as Dr. Scott goes above and beyond to care for all creatures great and small, providing a glimpse into the day to day life of a veterinary professional while educating viewers on a wide range of medical procedures and practices in the process. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock The Park 2 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9:00 - 9:30am MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
Total times aired | 11 |
Number of Preemptions | 4 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 4 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
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 is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13 to 16 years of age and 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. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They will watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaskas remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet the Grand Teton in Wyomings Grand Teton National Park. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Rock The Park 2 (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/06/2019 08:00 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 | 2019-09-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Rock The Park 2 (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/06/2019 03:00 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 | 2019-07-06 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Rock The Park 2 (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/13/2019 08:30 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 | 2019-09-14 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Rock The Park 2 (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/01/2019 08:00 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 | 2019-08-31 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (5 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | The Great Dr. Scott 1 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:00-8:30am beginning 9/14/19 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
Total times aired | 1 |
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 is a live action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16. 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 hands-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. Audiences will witness as Dr. Scott goes above and beyond to care for all creatures great and small, providing a glimpse into the day to day life of a veterinary professional while educating viewers on a wide range of medical procedures and practices in the process. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | The Great Dr. Scott 2 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30-9:00am beginning 9/14/19 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
Total times aired | 1 |
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 is a live action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16. 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 hands-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. Audiences will witness as Dr. Scott goes above and beyond to care for all creatures great and small, providing a glimpse into the day to day life of a veterinary professional while educating viewers on a wide range of medical procedures and practices in the process. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock The Park 1 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 8:30-9:00am MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
Total times aired | 11 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 2 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
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 is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13 to 16 years of age and 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. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They will watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaskas remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet the Grand Teton in Wyomings Grand Teton National Park. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Rock The Park 1 (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/13/2019 08:00 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 | 2019-09-14 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Rock The Park 1 (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/06/2019 02:30 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 | 2019-07-06 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (8 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8-8:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
Total times aired | 10 |
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 is a live action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner (FOX) |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/06/2019 02:00 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 | 2019-07-06 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries 2 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 7:30-8:00am MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
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 half hour weekly series, 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 experiences. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13 to16 and beyond, and shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the family dynamics of the mingling species, viewers will get to know, and care, about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries 1 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 7:00-7:30AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
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 half hour weekly series, 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 experiences. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13 to16 and beyond, and shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the family dynamics of the mingling species, viewers will get to know, and care, about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Vacation Creation |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 9:30-10:00AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
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 of Vacation Creation, our hosts guide one deserving family on amazing adventures as they experience a new destination together on their family vacation. As our 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. From discovering the wondrous glaciers of Alaska to learning from the Moko Jumbie of the Virgin Islands, viewers will witness the importance of spending time with family and friends as our featured families experience amazing adventures together, often learning more about each other and their own family history along the way. Teens will also learn the importance of resiliency during challenging times as many featured families share their stories of overcoming adversity, finding ways to bond and heal while sharing these once in a lifetime experiences. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Hearts of Heros |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 8:00-8:30AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
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. | Hearts of Heroes is a live action, half hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13 to 16. Hearts of 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 meteorologist, Ginger Zee, Hearts of Heroes will guide viewers through fascinating weather events while delivering unique takeaways into the causes of many kinds of disasters, as well as how we can properly prepare for them, and collectively overcome them. Each week, viewers will witness first hand the worst of nature but the best of humanity. Hearts of Heroes will take audiences on a journey where they will experience recent natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, and floods. Teen viewers will learn more about the causes and science behind these events, while witnessing the heroic efforts of first responders across the nation. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock The Park |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 9:00-9:30AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
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" is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to some of the most unique coral and marine life on the planet. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve spotting the regions famous brown bears along the way and reach new heights with those park guys as they take on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. Jack and Colton's adventures on Rock the Park will inspire families to go out and explore the vast resources that the national parks provide. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 7:30-8:00AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Produced for viewers aged 13-16, and the whole family, OCEAN TREKS WITH JEFF CORWIN is hosted by Emmy award-winning television host Jeff Corwin. In this weekly half-hour series, Jeff embarks on journeys to fascinating global locations most people have only dreamed of visiting. Each episode brings Jeff to a unique area of the world where he will explore the areas natural wonders to bring the viewers closer to nature, wildlife and manmade treasures. From mountain climbs to deep sea dives, helicopter rides and glacier treks, Jeff brings young audiences on the inspirational trip of a lifetime. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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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 | David Bitterman |
Address | 2001 Skyline Drive |
City | Rapid City |
State | SD |
Zip | 57701 |
Telephone Number | (605) 394-7777 |
Email Address | dbitterman@kotatv.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 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30-9:00am MT |
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 is a live action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
Other Matters (2 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock the Park |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 9:00-9:30AM MT |
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 is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to some of the most unique coral and marine life on the planet. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve spotting the regions famous brown bears along the way and reach new heights with those park guys as they take on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. Jack and Colton's adventures on Rock the Park will inspire families to go out and explore the vast resources that the national parks provide. |
Other Matters (3 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 7:30-8:00AM MT |
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 for viewers aged 13-16, and the whole family, OCEAN TREKS WITH JEFF CORWIN is hosted by Emmy award-winning television host Jeff Corwin. In this weekly half-hour series, Jeff embarks on journeys to fascinating global locations most people have only dreamed of visiting. Each episode brings Jeff to a unique area of the world where he will explore the areas natural wonders to bring the viewers closer to nature, wildlife and manmade treasures. From mountain climbs to deep sea dives, helicopter rides and glacier treks, Jeff brings young audiences on the inspirational trip of a lifetime. |
Other Matters (4 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock The Park 1 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30-9:00am |
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 is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13 to 16 years of age and 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. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They will watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaskas remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet the Grand Teton in Wyomings Grand Teton National Park. |
Other Matters (5 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Culture Click (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10:00am |
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. | Culture Click is a weekly half-hour series that explores the genesis of, and reasons behind, cultural events that permeate our everyday lives. Developed and produced for viewers aged 13 to 16, host Nzinga Blake opens each episode from her virtual reality set with a list of what is trending on search engines that week. These topics will serve as a jumping off point for a deep dive into the culture viewers 13 to16 will embrace. Each week Nzinga will analyze and answer the questions that shape our society, using the power and speed of the internet and user generated questions and content. Experts in pop culture will join her to add insight and historical perspective. And most importantly, viewers will come away with a weeks worth of aha moments to share with their friends and family. Six degrees of separation takes on a whole new meaning, and there iss no limit to what viewers will learn when they experience Culture Click. |
Other Matters (6 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries 2 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7:30-8am |
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 half hour weekly series, 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 experiences. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13 to16 and beyond, and shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the family dynamics of the mingling species, viewers will get to know, and care, about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
Other Matters (7 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | The Great Dr. Scott |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 8:30-9:00AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 0 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 is a live action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16. 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 hands-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. Audiences will witness as Dr. Scott goes above and beyond to care for all creatures great and small, providing a glimpse into the day to day life of a veterinary professional while educating viewers on a wide range of medical procedures and practices in the process. |
Other Matters (8 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Hearts of Heros |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 8:00-8:30 AM MT |
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. | Hearts of Heroes is a live action, half hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13 to 16. Hearts of 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 meteorologist, Ginger Zee, Hearts of Heroes will guide viewers through fascinating weather events while delivering unique takeaways into the causes of many kinds of disasters, as well as how we can properly prepare for them, and collectively overcome them. Each week, viewers will witness first hand the worst of nature but the best of humanity. Hearts of Heroes will take audiences on a journey where they will experience recent natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, and floods. Teen viewers will learn more about the causes and science behind these events, while witnessing the heroic efforts of first responders across the nation. |
Other Matters (9 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries 1 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 7:00-7:30am MTT |
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 half hour weekly series, 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 experiences. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13 to16 and beyond, and shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the family dynamics of the mingling species, viewers will get to know, and care, about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
Other Matters (10 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Vacation Creation |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 9:30-10:00AM MT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | On each episode of Vacation Creation, our hosts guide one deserving family on amazing adventures as they experience a new destination together on their family vacation. As our 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. From discovering the wondrous glaciers of Alaska to learning from the Moko Jumbie of the Virgin Islands, viewers will witness the importance of spending time with family and friends as our featured families experience amazing adventures together, often learning more about each other and their own family history along the way. Teens will also learn the importance of resiliency during challenging times as many featured families share their stories of overcoming adversity, finding ways to bond and heal while sharing these once in a lifetime experiences. |
Other Matters (11 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Rock The Park 2 (FOX) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00-9:30am |
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 is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13 to 16 years of age and 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. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They will watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaskas remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet the Grand Teton in Wyomings Grand Teton National Park. |
Other Matters (12 of 12) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's - 7:00-7:30 AM MT |
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. In this weekly half hour series that will engage viewers 13 to 16, as well as the whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten fastest animals in Africa, tallest insects, biggest eaters, smartest birds? Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he gives further insights and interesting facts about the animals allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained, as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom in Jack Hannas Wild Countdown. |
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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. |
Davdi Bitterman Business Manager 10/04/2019 |