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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0026207225
File Number:
CPR-119707
Submit Date:
04/08/2011
Call Sign:
WMKG-CD
Facility ID:
33869
City:
MUSKEGON
State:
MI
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/08/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2011

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network MY FAMILY
Nielsen DMA Grand Rapids-Kalaz-Battle Crk
Web Home Page Address

Digital Core Programming

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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 Programs(8)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 8) Response
Program Title REAL LIFE 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 11:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. REAL LIFE JOBS AND CAREARS ARE EXPLORED IN A FUN AND ENERGETIC WAY, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE. THE CAREARS AND PEOPLE CHOSEN TO REFLECT THOSE JOBS OFFER A VITAL INSIDE LOOK INTO WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO WORK IN THAT FIELD.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 8) Response
Program Title NINTH PERIOD
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 8:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TOP NOTCH STUDENTS IN SCHOOL, BUT DETECTIVES AFTER SCHOOL. THESE CHILDREN USE THE VERY THINGS THEY WERE TAUGHT IN SCHOOL TO SOLVE MYSTERIES AROUND THEIR OWN TOWN. EVERY EPISODE INCLUDES A MORAL LESSON AND INTRGRATES INTERESTING SCIENCE FACTS WITH CLASSROON KNOWLEDGE.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 8) Response
Program Title IN THE ZONE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 11:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. EARVIN MAGIC JOHNSON AND FRIENDS TEACH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES THE INPORTANCE OF CONDITIONING, EXERCISE, NUTRITION AND EDUCATION IN ALL SPORTS. WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE CHILDREN HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 8) Response
Program Title ARIEL AND ZOEY
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 7:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO PEOPLE THAT HAVE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS DURING THEIR LIVES AND HAVE A VERY POSITIVE ATTITUDE THAT THEY HOPE WILL RUB OFF ON THE YOUNGER GENERATION. THIS SHOWS WHAT A NO-QUIT ATTITUDE CAN GET YOU.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 8) Response
Program Title AQUA KIDS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 10:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. CHILDRENS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE FAMILY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING MARINE ENVIRONMENTS AND THE ANIMALS THAT LIVE IN IT. VERY EDUCATIONAL.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 8) Response
Program Title A J TIME TRAVELERS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 8:30 AM SATURDAY 9:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 24
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TRAVEL WITH A J AND FRIENDS IN A TIME MACHINE AS THEIR THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE BRINGS THEM FACE TO FACE WITH SOME OF THE MOST INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE IN HISTORY. AN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY LESSON IN EACH SHOW.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 8) Response
Program Title CURIOSITY QUEST
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 9:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. AN UPBEAT FAMILY SHAOW THAT EXPLORES WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS CURIOUS ABOUT. HOST JOEL GREENE PROVIDES A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO A QUEST FOR THE ANSWERS. VERY INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 8) Response
Program Title DONKIE OLLIE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 7:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL ADVENTURES WITH IMPACTING AND INSPIRING MESSAGES AND MORALS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. MORALS ARE THE KEY TO THE SHOW AND ARE TAUGHT IN A VERY ENTERTAINING WAY.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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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 FENTON KELLEY
Address 4237 AIRLINE ROAD
City MUSKEGON
State MI
Zip 49444
Telephone Number 231-733-4040
Email Address WMKG@AOL.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 (7)

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Other Matters (1 of 7) Response
Program Title CURIOSITY QUEST
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAY 8:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. AN UPBEAT FAMILY SHAOW THAT EXPLORES WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS CURIOUS ABOUT. HOST JOEL GREENE PROVIDES A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO A QUEST FOR THE ANSWERS. VERY INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL.
Other Matters (2 of 7) Response
Program Title BETA RECORDS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAY 8:30 AM THURSDAY 8:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 24
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. VERY INFORMATIVE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS THAT ARE THINKING ABOUT THE MUSIC BUSINESS AS A CAREAR. THIS SHOW GIVES THE REAL IN AND OUTS OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS. VERY EDUCATIONAL AS WELL AS INFORMATIVE
Other Matters (3 of 7) Response
Program Title ARIEL AND ZOEY
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAY 8:00 AM THURSDAY 8:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 24
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO PEOPLE THAT HAVE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS DURING THEIR LIVES AND HAVE A VERY POSITIVE ATTITUDE THAT THEY HOPE WILL RUB OFF ON THE YOUNGER GENERATION. THIS SHOWS WHAT A NO-QUIT ATTITUDE CAN GET YOU.
Other Matters (4 of 7) Response
Program Title AQUA KIDS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. CHILDRENS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE FAMILY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING MARINE ENVIRONMENTS AND THE ANIMALS THAT LIVE IN IT. VERY EDUCATIONAL.
Other Matters (5 of 7) Response
Program Title MUSTARD PANCAKES
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM FRIDAY 8:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 24
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LOVABLE AND TALENTED COURNEY AND FAMILY SHOW A VERY RELAXED AND COMFORTABLE MIRROR OF AN EVERYDAY LIFE. CHILDREN CAN HANG OUT, SING AND TELL STORIES. CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO COPE WITH PROBLEMS AND HOW TO RELAX.
Other Matters (6 of 7) Response
Program Title IN THE ZONE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAY 8:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. EARVIN MAGIC JOHNSON AND FRIENDS TEACH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES THE INPORTANCE OF CONDITIONING, EXERCISE, NUTRITION AND EDUCATION IN ALL SPORTS. WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE CHILDREN HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Other Matters (7 of 7) Response
Program Title A J TIME TRAVELERS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAY 7:00 AM SATURDAY 7:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 24
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TRAVEL WITH A J AND FRIENDS IN A TIME MACHINE AS THEIR THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE BRINGS THEM FACE TO FACE WITH SOME OF THE MOST INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE IN HISTORY. AN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY LESSON IN EACH SHOW.

Certification

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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).

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.

FENTON KELLEY


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