| 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 |
|---|
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Knoxille | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wbir.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 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: | 4.0 |
| 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 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pearlie |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 12:30 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| 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. | It's magic in the city with Pearlie the park fairy! Pearlie is an animated comedy about a fashionable young urban fairy in charge of Jubilee Park.While doing her job, Pearlie must keep out of sight as the one rule for all magical creatures is they can't be seen by humans. |
| 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 | 7/10/11, 2:30 p.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-07-02 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Pearlie |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/17/11, 9:30 a.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-09-17 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday, 11:30 a.m.7/3-9/4, Sunday 12:30 a.m. 9/4-9/25 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to observe some of nature's most exotic and most dangerous animals in their natural habitats. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/24/11, 12:00 p.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-07-03 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Babar |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 11:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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 by Laurent de Brunhoff, "Babar" is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces as he journeys through life. |
| 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 | 7/10/11, 1:30 p.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-07-02 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whatever |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday thru Friday, 12:00 p.m. |
| 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 | 14 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aired on 10.2, the "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas,conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers." |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whatever |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8:30 a.m. |
| 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 | 14 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aired on 10.2, the "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas,conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Willa's Wild Life |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 12:00 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| 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. | From the Creator of Oswald, Willa's Wild Life is an enchanting series about a little girl's unique home life that is sure to keep you in stitches and warm your heart. Willa's Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa,an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escalate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father,and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way. |
| 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 | 9/17/11, 9:00 a.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-09-17 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Willa's Wild Life |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7/10/11, 2:00 p.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-07-02 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Turbo Dogs |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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. | Canine buddies Dash, Mags, Strut, GT, Stinkbert and Clutch learn lessons in friendship, fair play and teamwork as they pull together to protect their reputations as the fastest dogs in Racerville in this new animated series adapted from Bob Kolar's picture book "Racer Dogs." |
| 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 | 7/10/11, 12:00 p.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-07-02 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whatever |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8:00 a.m. |
| 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 | 14 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aired on 10.2, the "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas,conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Magic School Bus |
| Origination | Local |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 11:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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 classroom taught by Ms. Valerie Frizzle is always fun and exciting. The colorful teacher owns a Magic School Bus which can transform into different things like a spaceship, a battery, or even an alligator! These things can help Ms. Frizzle with visual teaching methods as she reveals information about anything in science. |
| 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 | 7/10/11, 1:00 p.m.. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-07-02 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Shelldon |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| 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. | Shy shellfish Shelldon lives with his family, including younger siblings Click and Clack, in the underwater community of Shell Land. In his spare time, Shelldon likes to help out at the Charming Clam, an inn run by his family. Despite their best efforts to avoid it, trouble has a way of finding Shelldon and his friends, including best friend Herman.Shelldon must use honesty, teamwork and ingenuity to help himself get out of outlandish situations. |
| 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 | 7/10/11, 12:30 p.m. |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-07-02 |
| Episode # | |
| 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 | Kathy Woodson |
| Address | 1513 Bill Williams Avenue |
| City | Knoxville |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37917 |
| Telephone Number | 865-544-3213 |
| Email Address | kwoodson@wbir.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. | 7/2/11 Turbo Dogs, Shelldon, The Magic School Bus, Babar, Willa's Wild Life and Pearlie were preempted by NBC's presentation of Wimbledon. 7/3/11 Jack Hanna's Into the Wild was preempted by NBC's presentation of Wimbledon. 9/17/11 Willa's Wild Life and Pearlie were preempted by NBC's presentation of NBC Golf PGA Tour: BMW Championship. NBC cancelled the 2nd hour of Weekend Today Show and allowed us that time to air Willa and Pearlie. |
| Other Matters (1 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whatever |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 14 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aired on 10.2, the "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas,conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers. |
| Other Matters (2 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Magic School Bus |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A classroom taught by Ms. Valerie Frizzle is always fun and exciting. The colorful teacher owns a Magic School Bus which can transform into different things like a spaceship, a battery, or even an alligator! These things can help Ms. Frizzle with visual teaching methods as she reveals information about anything in science. |
| Other Matters (3 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pearlie |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:30 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | It's magic in the city with Pearlie the park fairy! Pearlie is an animated comedy about a fashionable young urban fairy in charge of Jubilee Park. While doing her job, Pearlie must keep out of sight as the one rule for all magical creatures is they can't be seen by humans. |
| Other Matters (4 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Babar |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 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 by Laurent de Brunhoff, "Babar" is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces as he journeys through life |
| Other Matters (5 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Into the Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday, 11:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to observe some of nature's most exotic and most dangerous animals in their natural habitats. |
| Other Matters (6 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whatever |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 14 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aired on 10.2, the "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas,conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers. |
| Other Matters (7 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Willa's Wild Life |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 12:00 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | From the Creator of Oswald, Willa's Wild Life is an enchanting series about a little girl's unique home life that is sure to keep you in stitches and warm your heart. Willa's Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa,an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escalate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father,and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way. |
| Other Matters (8 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whatever |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday thru Friday, 12:00 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 65 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 14 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aired on 10.2, the "Whatever" show's educational objective is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever" show is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever" show covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever" show suggest story ideas,conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers. |
| Other Matters (9 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Turbo Dogs |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Canine buddies Dash, Mags, Strut, GT, Stinkbert and Clutch learn lessons in friendship, fair play and teamwork as they pull together to protect their reputations as the fastest dogs in Racerville in this new animated series adapted from Bob Kolar's picture book "Racer Dogs." |
| Other Matters (10 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Shelldon |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Shy shellfish Shelldon lives with his family, including younger siblings Click and Clack, in the underwater community of Shell Land. In his spare time, Shelldon likes to help out at the Charming Clam, an inn run by his family. Despite their best efforts to avoid it, trouble has a way of finding Shelldon and his friends, including best friend Herman. Shelldon must use honesty, teamwork and ingenuity to help himself get out of outlandish situations. |
| 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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