| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Grand Rapids-Kalaz-Battle Crk | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.woodtv.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | |
| 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 | |
| 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: | |
| 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? | |
| 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? |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TURBO DOGS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's @ 10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Adapted from the series of popular children's books by Bob Kolar, "Turbo Dogs" is a new 3D animated series set in Racerville, a town filled with dogs who are wild about racing. Each week, the canines encounter situations that require them to think through the "rules of the road"-issues that challenge the racers (and the television audience) to work hard, believe in themselves, play fair, and respect and get along with others. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | TURBO DOGS |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/26 @ 1:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-19-2011/TDO126R1 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BABAR |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S /11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | BABAR is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | BABAR |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/27 @ 11:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-19-2011/BAR205R2 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILLA'S WILD LIFE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S / 12Noon |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A new animated series featuring a six-year-old girl, Willa, who is permitted to share her home with an ever-growing menagerie of animals--an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, three penguins, and lots of rabbits. The creatures speak to Willa, offering her advice and friendship from each of their respective points of view. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. Her animals and best friend Dooley help her develop solutions to overcome each challenge. With the support of Dooley, the animals and praise from her dad, Willa finds ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | WILLA'S WILD LIFE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/10 @ 12:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-19-2011/WIL012R5 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's /11:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| 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. | TEEN KIDS NEWS is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children and hosted by a diverse news team made up of child "journalists" reporting from a professional news set and from the field on stories of interest and educational value to its own audience. Emphasis on diversity and experience to develop a cast of engaging and intelligent African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian male and female child actors who interact with each other and connect to the viewers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SHELLDON |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S / 10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This vibrant and amusing animated series follows the adventures of Shelldon, a Yoka Star Shell, and his lively sea-creature friends on their underwater exploits. Set in the idyllic coral reef community called Shell Land, SHELLDON'S inhabitants include: "Herman" the Hermit crab, "Connie" the Cowry shell, Shelldon's adopted family of Fluted Giant Clams, including his young twin siblings, "Click" and "Clack" and a host of other colorful sea characters. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | SHELLDON |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/26 @ 1:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-19-2011/SHL010R3 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S / 11AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Based on the books published by Scholastic Inc., the award winning animated science adventure series starring Lily Tomlin is the longest running children's science television series ever. With Ms. Frizzle and her pet lizard, Liz, no field trip is ever ordinary. With the help of their magical, transformable Bus they go on cliff-hanging "field trips" into the human body, to the center of the earth, even far into outer space. When you're on the Bus with the Friz, you never know what's going to happen next |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/26 @ 2:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-19-2011/MSB413 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PEARLIE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S / 12:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pearlie is an adorable pint-sized fairy with a giant-sized heart who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order. Through her nutty, over-the-top plans and events for the park and its residents, she learns important lessons like problem solving and cooperation. This fun and charming series is based on the bestselling book by Australian author Wendy Hammer. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PEARLIE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/27 @ 12:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-19-2011/PEA107R1 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| 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 | Craig Cole |
| Address | 120 College SE |
| City | Grand Rapids |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503 |
| Telephone Number | 616-771-9604 |
| Email Address | craig.cole@woodtv.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. | The licensee has reviewed internal station records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers for compliance with the FCC's commercial limits in children's programs (47 C.F.R. Section 73.670) and the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with these limits for all programs specifically designed for children ages twelve (12) and under. In addition to the programs listed in this report, the station broadcast the following programs specifically designed for children ages twelve (12) and under: NONE |
| Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SHELLDON/analog |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS/10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This vibrant and amusing animated series follows the adventures of Shelldon, a Yoka Star Shell, and his lively sea-creature friends on their underwater exploits. Set in the idyllic coral reef community called Shell Land, SHELLDON'S inhabitants include: "Herman" the Hermit crab, "Connie" the Cowry shell, Shelldon's adopted family of Fluted Giant Clams, including his young twin siblings, "Click" and "Clack" and a host of other colorful sea characters. |
| Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News/analog |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/11am |
| 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. | TEEN KIDS NEWS is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children and hosted by a diverse news team made up of child "journalists" reporting from a professional news set and from the field on stories of interest and educational value to its own audience. Emphasis on diversity and experience to develop a cast of engaging and intelligent African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian male and female child actors who interact with each other and connect to the viewers. |
| Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BABAR/analog |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | BABAR is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members |
| Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILLA'S WILD LIFE/analog |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12Noon |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A new animated series featuring a six-year-old girl, Willa, who is permitted to share her home with an ever-growing menagerie of animals--an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, three penguins, and lots of rabbits. The creatures speak to Willa, offering her advice and friendship from each of their respective points of view. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. Her animals and best friend Dooley help her develop solutions to overcome each challenge. With the support of Dooley, the animals and praise from her dad, Willa finds ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic. |
| Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS/analog |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS/11AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Based on the books published by Scholastic Inc., the award winning animated science adventure series starring Lily Tomlin is the longest running children's science television series ever. With Ms. Frizzle and her pet lizard, Liz, no field trip is ever ordinary. With the help of their magical, transformable Bus they go on cliff-hanging "field trips" into the human body, to the center of the earth, even far into outer space. When you're on the Bus with the Friz, you never know what's going to happen next |
| Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PEARLIE/analog |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pearlie is an adorable pint-sized fairy with a giant-sized heart who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order. Through her nutty, over-the-top plans and events for the park and its residents, she learns important lessons like problem solving and cooperation. This fun and charming series is based on the bestselling book by Australian author Wendy Hammer. |
| Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TURBO DOGS/analog |
| 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 | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Adapted from the series of popular children's books by Bob Kolar, "Turbo Dogs" is a new 3D animated series set in Racerville, a town filled with dogs who are wild about racing. Each week, the canines encounter situations that require them to think through the "rules of the road"-issues that challenge the racers (and the television audience) to work hard, believe in themselves, play fair, and respect and get along with others. |
| 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. | |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
WOOD License Co., LLC
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