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

FRN:
0024892366
File Number:
CPR-118699
Submit Date:
04/06/2011
Call Sign:
WNYS-TV
Facility ID:
58725
City:
SYRACUSE
State:
NY
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/06/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2011

General Information

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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 MYNETWORK
Nielsen DMA Syracuse
Web Home Page Address www.my43.tv

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 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: 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 Programs(10)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 10) Response
Program Title WIMZIE'S HOUSE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAYS-THURSDAYS, 7:000AM (1/5-3/31/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 3 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Wimzie is a five year old puppet monster who attends daycare at her 150 year old Grandmother's house along with her brother and other friends. The series' characters are just familiar enough for the viewers to identify with but different enough to point out that the action takes place in an enchanted fantasy world of monsters. Through unforgettable adventures and original toe-tapping sing-along songs young viewers are introduced to topics of friendship, generosity, jealousy, diversity and sibling rivalry from a preschooler's point of view.This program aired on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 10) Response
Program Title WILD AMERICA
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 10:30AM (1/1-3/26/2011)
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. : The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program aired on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 10) Response
Program Title THE NEW ADVENTURES OF MADELINE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS, 7:00AM (1/7-3/25/2010)
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 5 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This animated series is based on the classic books by Ludwig Bemelman. Each episode follows the everyday and imaginative adventures of a little French girl Madeline, and her friends. Madeline is clever free-spirited little girl who seems always to rise to the occasion when adversity arises. She discovers happiness comes from having caring friends and a giving attitude; she learns to treasure culture differences, bring balance to her life, the importance of obeying rules and accepting responsibility, discovers the benefits of cooperation, exercise moderation in all things; shows viewers how hurtful exclusion can be and demonstrates the importance of team effort. The educational objective of this program is to portray and reflect these valuable social learning experiences for children in the early and middle periods of childhood.This program aired on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 10) Response
Program Title M@D ABOUT
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 7:00AM (1/1-3/26/2011)
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. This program is a sketch-comedy/variety show aimed at educating and entertaining kids. Episodes use a creative mixture of humor, improve, animation, and viewer-generated video. M@dAbout conveys important messages about life skills such as personal finance, health & nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making in a fun entertaining way. Each TV episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improve comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man-on-the-street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. This program aired on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
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 REAL LIFE 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 7:30AM (1/1-3/26/2011)
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. REAL LIFE 101 presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience.This program airs on the other than main digital stream, CoolTV,CH44.2
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 ULTIMATE CHOICE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 8:00AM & 8:30AM (1/1-3/26/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed on this television series. In each of the episodes within the series, eight teens who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape the values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: Drugs, Compromise, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Fear and Self-control. This program airs on the other than main digital stream, CoolTV,CH44.2
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 10) Response
Program Title CAREER DAY
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 8:30AM (1/1-3/26/2011)
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. This show guides young people to potential career paths. This program best illustrates our commitment to family in this example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" This program aired on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 10) Response
Program Title BETA RECORDS TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 7:00AM (1/1-3/26/3011)
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. BETA Records TV is a music centric show that follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major & indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios, "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer & music executive tips, Internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. Attributes and advice emphasized by the hosts and their guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment, and perseverance Teens can apply to their lives. This program airs on the other than main digital stream, CoolTV,CH44.2.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 10) Response
Program Title TEEN KIDS NEWS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 9:00AM & 9:30AM (1/1-3/26/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience.This program airs on the other than main digital stream, CoolTV,CH44.2
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 10) Response
Program Title NOONBORY & THE SUPER 7
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAYS-TUESDAYS, 7:00AM (1/3-3/29/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Noonbory and the Super 7 use fantasy and fun to promote school readiness in two essential ways. First, the series provides young viewers with an enticing model for ethical actions and effective coexistence. Second, the series gives children an opportunity to discover and practice those primary discovery and "learning to learn" understandings and skills which form the groundwork of much further knowledge acquisition. Children learn to ask appropriate questions, and engage in fact-finding, logical reasoning, analysis, and evaluation. This program aired on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
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 LINDA M. DEEB
Address 1000 JAMES STREET
City SYRACUSE
State NY
Zip 13203
Telephone Number 315-472-6800
Email Address ldeeb@sbgnet.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. WNYS aired several hundred PSA's during the first quarter of 2011. These PSA's are targeted specifically toward children under the age of 16. Each of the PSA's encourage children to make positive life choices in all areas of their lives.

Other Matters (10)

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Other Matters (1 of 10) Response
Program Title NOONBORY & THE SUPER 7
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MNODAYS-TUESDAYS 7:00AM (4/4-6/28/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Noonbory and the Super 7 use fantasy and fun to promote school readiness in two essential ways. First, the series provides young viewers with an enticing model for ethical actions and effective coexistence. Second, the series gives children an opportunity to discover and practice those primary discovery and "learning to learn" understandings and skills which form the groundwork of much further knowledge acquisition. Children learn to ask appropriate questions, and engage in fact-finding, logical reasoning, analysis, and evaluation. This program will air on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Other Matters (2 of 10) Response
Program Title REAL LIFE 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 7:30AM (4/2-6/25/2011)
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 101 presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience.This program will air on the other than main digital stream, COOLTV,CH44.2.
Other Matters (3 of 10) Response
Program Title TEEN KIDS NEWS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 9:0AM & 9:30AM (4/2-6/25/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on the other than main digital stream, COOLTV,CH44.2.
Other Matters (4 of 10) Response
Program Title M@D ABOUT
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 7:00AM (4/2-6/25/2011)
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 program is a sketch-comedy/variety show aimed at educating and entertaining kids. Episodes use a creative mixture of humor, improve, animation, and viewer-generated video. M@dAbout conveys important messages about life skills such as personal finance, health & nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making in a fun entertaining way. Each TV episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improve comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man-on-the-street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. This program will air on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Other Matters (5 of 10) Response
Program Title BETA RECORDS TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 7:00AM (4/2-6/25/2011)
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. BETA Records TV is a music centric show that follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major & indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios, "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer & music executive tips, Internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. Attributes and advice emphasized by the hosts and their guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment, and perseverance Teens can apply to their lives. This program will air on the other than main digital stream, COOLTV,CH44.2.
Other Matters (6 of 10) Response
Program Title WILD AMERICA
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 10:30AM (4/2-6/25/2011)
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 ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program will air on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Other Matters (7 of 10) Response
Program Title THE NEW ADVENTURES OF MADELINE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS, 7:OO AM (4/1-6/24/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This animated series is based on the classic books by Ludwig Bemelman. Each episode follows the everyday and imaginative adventures of a little French girl Madeline, and her friends. Madeline is clever free-spirited little girl who seems always to rise to the occasion when adversity arises. She discovers happiness comes from having caring friends and a giving attitude; she learns to treasure culture differences, bring balance to her life, the importance of obeying rules and accepting responsibility, discovers the benefits of cooperation, exercise moderation in all things; shows viewers how hurtful exclusion can be and demonstrates the importance of team effort. The educational objective of this program is to portray and reflect these valuable social learning experiences for children in the early and middle periods of childhood. This program will air on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Other Matters (8 of 10) Response
Program Title CAREER DAY
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 8:30AM (4/2-6/25/2011)
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 show guides young people to potential career paths. This program best illustrates our commitment to family in this example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?"This program will air on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.
Other Matters (9 of 10) Response
Program Title ULTIMATE CHOICE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS, 8:00AM & 8:30AM (4/2-6/25/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed on this television series. In each of the episodes within the series, eight teens who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape the values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: Drugs, Compromise, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Fear and Self-control. This program will air on the other than main digital stream, COOLTV,CH44.2.
Other Matters (10 of 10) Response
Program Title WIMZIE'S HOUSE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAYS-THURSDAYS, 7:00AM (4/6-6/30/2011)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Wimzie is a five year old puppet monster who attends daycare at her 150 year old Grandmother's house along with her brother and other friends. The series' characters are just familiar enough for the viewers to identify with but different enough to point out that the action takes place in an enchanted fantasy world of monsters. Through unforgettable adventures and original toe-tapping sing-along songs young viewers are introduced to topics of friendship, generosity, jealousy, diversity and sibling rivalry from a preschooler's point of view.This program will air on the main digital stream, WNYS,CH44.

Certification

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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.

RKM MEDIA, INC.


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