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

FRN:
0006173322
File Number:
CPR-122025
Submit Date:
07/08/2011
Call Sign:
WALV-CD
Facility ID:
70161
City:
INDIANAPOLIS
State:
IN
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/08/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second 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 Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Indianapolis
Web Home Page Address www.wthr.com

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(7)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 7) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday's @ 12:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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. "Dog Tales" is a weekly half-hour magazine show featuring everything about dogs and their owners. Each episode includes topics on training, health, nutrition, behavior, grooming and the peculiarities of man's best friend. All types of dogs, from pure breds to mutts, will be showcased.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 7) Response
Program Title Brain Game
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays @ 12:30PM
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 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. Brain Game: Weekly academic quiz show pairing 48 area high school in an elimination competition, testing participants' general knowledge in many subject areas. Produced by WTHR in association with the University of Indianapolis during the regular school year to encourage, promote and recognize academic achievement fully sponsored by Westfield Insurance.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 7) Response
Program Title Gina D's Kids Club
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled 12:30PM Monday
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Gina D's Kids Club Show is educational entertainment with songs and animated/live action that reinforces positive attitudes and encourages self-esteem while teaching children numbers, letters, colors, shapes, family values and sharing. Gina D. is a funny loving attractive role model grounded in pre-school fundamentals but a person who has not forgotten what it is like to be a preschooler full of discovery and imagination. Each day she is visited by a cast of funny puppets and live action characters that become involved in the problem solving and learning tasks. In each show, Gina D. sings songs that reinforce positive attitudes such as: "I'm a Special Person", "Smile Ability" and "Believe In Your Dream".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 7) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Satudays @ 12:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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. "WHADDYADO" is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 16 & under (specific target audience is 13-16) about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Using a combination of actual dramatic footage, re-enactments, and demonstrations, "WHADDYADO" provides a compelling look at perilous situations that have occurred in real life. Then, using interviews with the participants, and instructions from experts, we learn what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make right decisions, we feature a Moral Dilemma segment each week.
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 Missing
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled 12:30PM Wednesday
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 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. MISSING is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. Assisted by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, each episode includes interviews with friends, family and investigators involved with the case. We visit the missing individuals last known whereabouts and provide viewers with all the relevant facts to increase public awareness in hopes of locating the missing person. Every episode also contains an optional for local stations to insert their own missing persons case.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 7) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled 12:30PM Thursday
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 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 1 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal rescue's program content includes safety tips and real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals. Emmy-nominated "ANIMAL RESCUE" is a weekly half-hour television series showcasing the heroic efforts of people helping animals. Host Alex Paen and "ANIMAL RESCUE" cameras travel around the world capturing these dramatic rescues. The goal of "ANIMAL RESCUE" is to make people more aware of the plight of animals in trouble.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 7) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled 12:30PM Tuesday
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. Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information (E/I) presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A cohost approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight.
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 John Cardenas
Address 1000 N. Meridian Street
City Indianapolis
State IN
Zip 46204
Telephone Number 317-655-5600
Email Address jcardenas@wthr.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 Missing
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 12:30PM
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 is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. Assisted by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, each episode includes interviews with friends, family and investigators involved with the case. We visit the missing individuals last known whereabouts and provide viewers with all the relevant facts to increase public awareness in hopes of locating the missing person. Every episode also contains an optional for local stations to insert their own missing persons case.
Other Matters (2 of 7) Response
Program Title Brain Game
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday @ 12:30PM
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. Brain Game: Weekly academic quiz show pairing 48 area high school in an elimination competition, testing participants' general knowledge in many subject areas. Produced by WTHR in association with the University of Indianapolis during the regular school year to encourage, promote and recognize academic achievement fully sponsored by Westfield Insurance.
Other Matters (3 of 7) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 12:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 1 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal rescue's program content includes safety tips and real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals. Emmy-nominated "ANIMAL RESCUE" is a weekly half-hour television series showcasing the heroic efforts of people helping animals. Host Alex Paen and "ANIMAL RESCUE" cameras travel around the world capturing these dramatic rescues. The goal of "ANIMAL RESCUE" is to make people more aware of the plight of animals in trouble.
Other Matters (4 of 7) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 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. "WHADDYADO" is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 16 & under (specific target audience is 13-16) about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Using a combination of actual dramatic footage, re-enactments, and demonstrations, "WHADDYADO" provides a compelling look at perilous situations that have occurred in real life. Then, using interviews with the participants, and instructions from experts, we learn what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make right decisions, we feature a Moral Dilemma segment each week.
Other Matters (5 of 7) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 12:30PM
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. Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information (E/I) presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A cohost approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight.
Other Matters (6 of 7) Response
Program Title Gina D
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 12:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Gina D's Kids Club Show is educational entertainment with songs and animated/live action that reinforces positive attitudes and encourages self-esteem while teaching children numbers, letters, colors, shapes, family values and sharing. Gina D. is a funny loving attractive role model grounded in pre-school fundamentals but a person who has not forgotten what it is like to be a preschooler full of discovery and imagination. Each day she is visited by a cast of funny puppets and live action characters that become involved in the problem solving and learning tasks. In each show, Gina D. sings songs that reinforce positive attitudes such as: "I'm a Special Person", "Smile Ability" and "Believe In Your Dream".
Other Matters (7 of 7) Response
Program Title Dog Tails
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 12:30PM
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. "Dog Tales" is a weekly half-hour magazine show featuring everything about dogs and their owners. Each episode includes topics on training, health, nutrition, behavior, grooming and the peculiarities of man's best friend. All types of dogs, from pure breds to mutts, will be showcased.

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.

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