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

FRN:
0030871461
File Number:
CPR-163820
Submit Date:
01/08/2015
Call Sign:
KABC-TV
Facility ID:
282
City:
LOS ANGELES
State:
CA
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/08/2015
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2014

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 ABC
Nielsen DMA Los Angeles
Web Home Page Address www.abc7.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 3.0
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(12)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 9:30-10am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 9-9:30am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 10-10:30am PST
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 8
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 5
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 5
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 half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. Through episodes on subjects ranging from exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. **The Saturday, 10/04/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/11/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/15/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/29/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/06/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/30/14 @ 9:30-10am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/29/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 2:30-3pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/16/14 @ 11:30am-12n PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/15/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/05/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/04/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/12/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/11/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (4 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 9
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 9
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 half-hour weekly series, Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner produced for ages 13-16, is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. **The Saturday, 10/04/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/11/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/25/14 episode was preempted for The Grantland Basketball Hour Presented by USPS. **The Saturday, 11/15/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/29/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/06/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/13/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games. **The Saturday, 12/20/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games. **The Saturday, 12/27/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/16/14 @ 1-1:30pm-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/15/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/28/14 @ 10:30-11am-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/27/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/21/14 @ 12-12:30pm-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/20/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/26/14 @ 11:30am-12n-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/25/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/07/14 @ 11:30am-12n-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/05/14 @ 12-12:30pm-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/04/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/12/14 @ 12-12:30pm-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/11/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/14/14 @ 11:30am-12n-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/13/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/30/14 @ 11-11:30am-PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/29/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (5 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Everyday Health
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 10-10:30am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Everyday Health is a weekly half-hour program developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16. Everyday Health hosts scan the country finding those who pay it forward to promote health and wellness. The remarkable people that viewers meet are referred to as agents of change, special individuals who are making big changes in people's lives, one small step at a time.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Sea Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 10:30-11am PST
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 8
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 5
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 5
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 half-hour weekly series, Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and, in many instances, release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. **The Saturday, 10/04/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/11/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/15/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/29/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/06/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Sea Rescue
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/12/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/11/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Sea Rescue
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 3-3:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Sea Rescue
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/05/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/04/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Sea Rescue
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/16/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/15/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Sea Rescue
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/30/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/29/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (7 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 10:30-11am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) The Wildlife Docs
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 11-11:30am PST
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 6
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 7
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 7
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 half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. **The Saturday, 10/04/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/11/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/25/14 episode was preempted for The Grantland Basketball Hour Presented by USPS. **The Saturday, 11/15/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/29/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/06/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/13/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) The Wildlife Docs
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/12/14 @ 11:30am-12n PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/11/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) The Wildlife Docs
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/14/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/13/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) The Wildlife Docs
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/16/14 @ 12:30-1pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/15/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) The Wildlife Docs
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/30/14 @ 10:30-11am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/29/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) The Wildlife Docs
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/07/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) The Wildlife Docs
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/05/14 @ 11:30am-12n PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/04/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) The Wildlife Docs
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/26/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/25/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (9 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 12-12:30pm PST
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 0
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 13
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 13
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 world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and man-made treasures. The host, Richard Wiese, takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether Richard climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes. **The Saturday, 10/04/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/11/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/18/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football Countdown. **The Saturday, 10/25/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football Countdown. **The Saturday, 11/01/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football Countdown. **The Saturday, 11/08/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football Countdown. **The Saturday, 11/15/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/22/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football Countdown. **The Saturday, 11/29/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/06/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/13/14 episode was preempted for AT&T ESPN All American Team Show. **The Saturday, 12/20/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games. **The Saturday, 12/27/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/05/14 @ 12:30-1pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/04/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/09/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/08/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/19/14 @ 1-1:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/18/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/14/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/13/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/02/14 @ 11:30am-12n PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/01/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/23/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/22/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/21/14 @ 12:30-1pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/20/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/16/14 @ 1:30-2pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/15/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/30/14 @ 11:30am-12n PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/29/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #10

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/07/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #11

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/12/14 @ 12:30-1pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/11/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #12

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 12/28/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/27/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #13

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/26/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/25/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (10 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 9:30-10am PST
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 7
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 6
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 6
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. In countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom. **The Saturday, 10/04/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/11/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 10/18/14 episode did not air due to a power-hit that took our signal off the air. In an effort to recover the episode, it was rescheduled at aired on 10/26/14. **The Saturday, 11/15/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 11/29/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football. **The Saturday, 12/06/14 episode was preempted for live network coverage of College Football.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/05/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/04/14 @ 9:30-10am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/16/14 @ 11-11:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/15/14 @ 9:30-10am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 11/30/14 @ 9-9:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/29/14 @ 9:30-10am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 2-2:30pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/06/14 @ 9:30-10am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/12/14 @ 10-10:30am PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/11/14 @ 9:30-10am PST
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
List date and time rescheduled Sunday, 10/26/14 @ 12:30-1pm PST
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/18/14 @ 9:30-10am PST
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (11 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Real Life 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 11:30am-12 noon PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Real Life 101 is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers on the job to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education-based decisions may help shape their future.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 11-11:30am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist.
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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Liaison Contact

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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 Wendy McMahon
Address 500 Circle Seven Drive
City Glendale
State CA
Zip 91201
Telephone Number 818-863-7266
Email Address wendy.a.mcmahon@abc.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. This quarter, KABC-TV ran over 100 public service announcements (PSAs) on D1 and over 1,000 PSAs on D2/D3 specifically geared to children during various dayparts, including time periods in and around our children's programming. These PSAs covered subjects ranging from nutrition to education and volunteering. KABC-TV also produces the local public affairs/informational program Vista L.A., which showcases positive influences for young and old Latino viewers. KABC-TV also sponsors many community events throughout southern California. Some of the many events the station was involved with this quarter are: CITY OF LOS ANGELES: Continued producing and airing a special Latino Heritage Month 7-Day Planner, promoting the City's Latino Heritage Month events. We are the Media Sponsor. UNITED WAY "HOME WALK": Produced and aired two 7-Day Planners to publicize the Walk, as well as aired their Public Service Announcement with Kobe Bryant promoting their annual "Home Walk" which was held on November 15, 2014. ABC7 was the Media Sponsor and David Ono was the Master of Ceremonies, and we had a booth where we passed out promotional items and Alysha Del Valle signed autographs. SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE: Produced and aired Public Service Announcements promoting our 22nd Annual Toy Drive, which helps children in all five counties of Southern California. In conjunction with the Southland Firefighters, over 500,000 toys are collected and distributed to those in need in the communities. Garth Kemp was the Campaign Spokesman and hosted four Stuff-A-Buses in Cerritos on November 21, 2014, Ontario on December 5, 2014, Woodland Hills on December 15, 2014 and Anaheim on December 19, 2014. We hosted a Day of Giving at Exposition Park on December 13, 2014, where over 1,000 children were able to visit the Museums there, have lunch and receive a toy from the Spark of Love. AUTISM SPEAK "ORANGE COUNTY WALK NOW FOR AUTISM": Produced and aired Public Service Announcements with Phillip Palmer, promoting their annual "Orange County Walk Now for Autism" which was held on December 7, 2014. Phillip Palmer was the Master of Ceremonies and we manned a booth, where Eileen Frere, Ric Romero and Rob McMillan signed autographs. ADOPT-A-FAMILY: In partnership with MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity) and the Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, the Station sponsors a holiday Adopt-a-Family Program. ABC7 adopted a total of eight families for the holidays from both organizations. Station employees shop, wrap and deliver toys, clothing, household items and food to families and children to make their holidays bright.

Other Matters (12)

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Other Matters (1 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 9-9:30am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore.
Other Matters (2 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 9:30-10am PST
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. In countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom.
Other Matters (3 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 11-11:30am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist.
Other Matters (4 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 10-10:30am PST
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 half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. Through episodes on subjects ranging from exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans.
Other Matters (5 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) The Wildlife Docs
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 11-11:30am PST
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 half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care.
Other Matters (6 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Born To Explore with Richard Wiese
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 12-12:30pm PST
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 world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and man-made treasures. The host, Richard Wiese, takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether Richard climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes.
Other Matters (7 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 11:30am-12 noon PST
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 half-hour weekly series, produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds.
Other Matters (8 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Real Life 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 11:30am-12 noon PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform, Real Life 101 is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers on the job to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education-based decisions may help shape their future.
Other Matters (9 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Everyday Health
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 10-10:30am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Everyday Health is a weekly half-hour program developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16. Everyday Health hosts scan the country finding those who pay it forward to promote health and wellness. The remarkable people that viewers meet are referred to as agents of change, special individuals who are making big changes in people's lives, one small step at a time.
Other Matters (10 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 10:30-11am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist.
Other Matters (11 of 12) Response
Program Title (D1) Sea Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays/ 10:30-11am PST
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 half-hour weekly series is designed and produced to educate children aged 13-16 about the rescue, rehabilitation and, in many instances, release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. This program seeks to educate viewers that there's a reciprocal benefit to sea animal rescue: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology and the information obtained adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue seeks to leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet.
Other Matters (12 of 12) Response
Program Title (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 9:30-10am PST
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. Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore.

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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.

ABC Holding Company, Inc.


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