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

FRN:
0027449123
File Number:
CPR-138420
Submit Date:
01/10/2013
Call Sign:
WHIG-CD
Facility ID:
168101
City:
ROCKY MOUNT
State:
NC
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/10/2013
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2012

General Information

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

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Raleigh-Durham
Web Home Page Address

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 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 0.0
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: 0.0
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(3)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 3) Response
Program Title EXPERT KARATE
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled THURSDAY/4:30 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 5 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS SHOW FEATURES THE CHILDREN OF THE "DOZIER KARATE SCHOOL". THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SHOW IS TO BE VERY MOTIVATIONAL FOR CHILDREN. IT BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF DISCIPLINE AND BUILDS CHARACTER. THE SHOW HOST IS A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND KARATE INSTRUCTOR WHO TEACHES THE CHILDREN GOOD GROOMING, CLEANLINESS, AND RESPECTING OTHERS.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 3) Response
Program Title KIDS CORNER
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAY/3:00 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 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS PROGRAM FEATURES VARIOUS CHILDRENS PROGRAMS HELD AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY WITH MANY HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. IT WILL ALSO FEATURE OTHER PROGRAMS HELD IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL & INFORMATIONAL FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 3) Response
Program Title ALL NEW SPORTS SHOW
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY/8:00 P.M. MONDAY/5:00 P.M.
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 60 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 5 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 GEARED TO YOUNG ATHLETES. THIS SHOW PROMOTES YOUTH SPORTS FROM AGES 5 TO 16 YEARS OLD. THE SHOW FEATURES A GAME OF THE WEEK IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPORTS, SUCH AS VOLLEYBALL, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, SOCCER. THE WINNING TEAM OFTEN COMES ON TV LIVE THAT WEEK AND THEIR COMPETITORS CALL IN AND CONGRATULATE THEM AND THE COACH INTRODUCES THE TEAM. THE HOST ALSO TELLS KIDS HOW THEY CAN GET INVOLVED IN AREA YOUTH SPORTS. THE SHOW HAS GUEST THAT ARE TALENT SCOUTS, COACHES, AND PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS. THE SHOW PROMOTES COMMUNITY, TEACHES GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EMPHASIZES HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO GET A A GOOD EDUCATION IN ORDER TO PLAY ANY SPORT.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (9)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 9) Response
Program Title Kim Little Turtle @ Braswell Library
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SUN. NOV. 4 @ 8:30 P.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 1
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 5 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Kim Little Turtle, a storyteller, spoke @ Braswell Library about Native Americans and discussed their culture. There was singing and dancing and stories to teach children about Native American culture and some of their lifestyles.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 9) Response
Program Title Snakes Alive
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: THU. DEC. 13 3:30 P.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 1
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program features an educational program about snakes, teaching the children about the different types of snakes and which ones are poisonous and which ones are not. The children have an opportunity to touch the snakes and ask questions.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 9) Response
Program Title ANIMAL TRACKS
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: TUE. NOV. 20 @ 3:00 P.M.,SAT. NOV. 17 @ 8:45 A.M., SAT. NOV. 24 @ 8:45 A.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 3
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. REPRESENTATIVE BROUGHT IN VARIOUS ANIMAL BONES AS WELL AS ACTUAL TRACKINGS OF MULTIPLE ANIMALS TO ENRICH THE CHILDREN'S UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT ANIMAL TRACKINGS LOOK LIKE IN THEIR ENVIORNMENT.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (4 of 9) Response
Program Title SPARKY THE FIRE DOG
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: TUE. 10/2 @ 3:00 P.M., THU. 10/18 @ 3:30 P.M.,THU. NOV. 1 @ 3:30 P.M.,TUE. NOV. 13 @ 3:00 P.M.,TUE.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 5
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. SPARKY THE FIRE DOG TEACHES CHILDREN ABOUT FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (5 of 9) Response
Program Title Spoonman
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: NOV. 8 @ 3:30 P.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 1
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Spoonman @ Braswell Library is where a man used spoons to make music and teach. This event was to promote kid's staying off drugs.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (6 of 9) Response
Program Title Fish the Magish
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: THU. 11/1 @ 4:00 P.M., SAT. 10/27 @ 8:45 A.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 2
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A children's program at Braswell Library where a magician uses magic to entertain children and teach them life lessons.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (7 of 9) Response
Program Title Balloon Lady
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: THU. 10/4 @ 3:30 P.M., SAT. 10/6 @ 8:45 A.M., THU. 10/25 @ 3:30 P.M., SAT. DEC. 15 @ 12:00 P.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 4
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Balloon Lady is a storyteller who makes literary characters out of balloons while telling stories and allows the children hands on activities with the balloons.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (8 of 9) Response
Program Title Wendell Wandell
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: THU. 11/29 @ 3:30 P.M., SUN.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 2
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program was produced by our local library featuring a storyteller that was motivational for the children and encouraged children to read.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (9 of 9) Response
Program Title NC AQUARIUMS
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: TUE. 10/9 @ 3:00 P.M.,THU. 10/11 @ 3:30 P.M.,TUE. 10/16 @ 3:00 P.M.,TUE. 10/30 @ 3:00 P.M.,TUE. 11/6
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 9
Number of Preemptions -1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE N.C. AQUARIUM COMING TO THE LIBRARY TO DISCUSS DIFFERENT AQUATIC HABITATS THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA. THEY ALSO HAD EXAMPLES OF SOME ANIMALS FOR THE CHILDREN TO PET AND OBSERVE.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

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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 SANDRA SMTIH
Address 1701 SUNSET AVENUE
City ROCKY MOUNT
State NC
Zip 27804
Telephone Number 252-446-8857
Email Address
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.

Other Matters (3)

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Other Matters (1 of 3) Response
Program Title KIDS CORNER
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAY/3:00 P.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 27 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS PROGRAM FEATURES VARIOUS CHILDRENS PROGRAMS HELD AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY WITH MANY HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. IT WILL ALSO FEATURE OTHER PROGRAMS HELD IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL & INFORMATIONAL FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 12.
Other Matters (2 of 3) Response
Program Title ALL NEW SPORTS SHOW
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAY/8:00 P.M. MONDAY /5:00P.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 60 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 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 GEARED TO YOUNG ATHLETES. THIS SHOW PROMOTES YOUTH SPORTS FROM AGES 5 TO 16 YEARS OLD. THE SHOW FEATURES A GAME OF THE WEEK IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPORTS, SUCH AS VOLLEYBALL, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, SOCCER. THE WINNING TEAM OFTEN COMES ON TV LIVE THAT WEEK AND THEIR COMPETITORS CALL IN AND CONGRATULATE THEM AND THE COACH INTRODUCES THE TEAM. THE HOST ALSO TELLS KIDS HOW THEY CAN GET INVOLVED IN AREA YOUTH SPORTS. THE SHOW HAS GUEST THAT ARE TALENT SCOUTS, COACHES, AND PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS. THE SHOW PROMOTES COMMUNITY, TEACHES GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EMPHASIZES HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO GET A A GOOD EDUCATION IN ORDER TO PLAY ANY SPORT.
Other Matters (3 of 3) Response
Program Title EXPERT KARATE
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled THURSDAY/4:30 P.M.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS SHOW FEATURES THE CHILDREN OF THE "DOZIER KARATE SCHOOL". THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SHOW IS TO BE VERY MOTIVATIONAL FOR CHILDREN. IT BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF DISCIPLINE AND BUILDS CHARACTER. THE SHOW HOST IS A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND KARATE INSTRUCTOR WHO TEACHES THE CHILDREN GOOD GROOMING, CLEANLINESS, AND RESPECTING OTHERS.

Certification

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Question Response

The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

ACTION COMMUNITY TELEVISION BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.


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