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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | CW | |
Nielsen DMA | Fresno-Visalia | |
Web Home Page Address | www.kfre.com |
Question | Response |
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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 | 336.0 |
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 Program (1 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Awesome Adventures (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Awesome Adventures is designed to educate, inform, and entertain children 13-16 about the world around them. The host, as well as two different teens, will travel each week to destinations around the world that can be both exotic and remote. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be preachy or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to help learn in a fun environment. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Magi-Nation (DT-1) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00 a.m. & 7:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
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 | 7 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Magi-Nation: Young Tony Jones is an average teen from Earth who finds himself mysteriously transported to the magical world of Magi-nation. In these Moonlands Tony befriends two young Magi heroes-in-training who join him on a journey to defeat the evil Shadow Magi who are out to rule their world. Along with their trusty collection of Dream Creatures these new friends must solve riddles, battle evil and discover the secrets hidden in each region on the Moonlands. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Whaddyado (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Whaddyado is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 13-16 about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life lesson, based on reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Through dramatic re-enactments, Whaddyado will skillfully document the event, interview the participants, and talk to various experts, who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there is a "Moral Dilemma" segment featured in each episode. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | NASA: Destination Tomorrow (DT-3) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 184 |
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 | 7 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | NASA's Destination Tomorrow is an award-winning science, math and technology series, which targets 7-16 year olds. NASA's Destination Tomorrow is a series of 30-minute educational programs that focus on NASA research, including new technologies, advanced aerodynamics, past achievements and medical breakthroughs. Each exciting program gives the audience an inside look at NASA and demonstrates how research and technology relates to our everyday lives. If it's cutting edge technology, medical breakthroughs or advanced aeronautical research - NASA's Destination Tomorrow will bring it to you first. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wild About Animals objective is to educate and inform the target child audience by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about the world's most fascinating animals. Each episode will consist of four different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mystery Hunters is designed to educate children 13-16 years of age, although the producers strive to make this show educational and fun viewing for all audiences. Mystery Hunters are Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, who travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into the tales which have baffled people throughout the ages - looking for the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, searching for Princess Anastasia, and learning the true story of King Tut. Mystery Hunters is an excellent example of a children's program that is innovative and empowering. Through critical observation, analytical thinking, and scientific testing, the series encourages children to question the world around them. Through both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries, there is a profound focus on history, culture, geography, and international customs. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Profiles In Nature (DT-2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 79 |
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 nature series takes a fascinating look at animal behavior in the wild. It has an extraordinary panorama of stories, highlighting wildlife such as black bears, moose, coyotes, turtles, cougars, etc. These compelling tales unfold in beautiful landscapes around the world. The series is an award winning wildlife program of up-close looks at where civilization and wilderness meet, revealing both the best and worst of the laws of nature and teaching children about animals and the environment. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Great Big World (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World provides dynamic core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Award-winning teen hostess Elizabeth Stanton and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. Great Big World offers a dynamic television experience for teens - combining the exciting, fun, and diverse experiences of world exploration with the life-changing volunteer opportunities available in these same areas. Various age-appropriate global issues are introduced to the viewing audience through in-depth and thoughtful interviews with Elizabeth, her travel buddies, and the friends they meet along their journey. In addition, Elizabeth and friends' personal hands-on experiences in the field both inspire teens to engage in selfless, helping behaviors in addition to educating them on where and how to find volunteer opportunities. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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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 | Debbie L. Sweeney |
Address | 5111 E. McKinley Avenue |
City | Fresno |
State | CA |
Zip | 93727 |
Telephone Number | 559-255-2600 |
Email Address | dsweeney@kmph.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. | KFRE airs general audience programs and public service announcements that have educational and informational value for children. The same public service announcements air on KFRE DT2 and KFRE DT3. |
Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | NASA: Destination Tomorrow (DT-3) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 185 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | NASA's Destination Tomorrow is an award-winning science, math and technology series, which targets 7-16 year olds. NASA's Destination Tomorrow is a series of 30-minute educational programs that focus on NASA research, including new technologies, advanced aerodynamics, past achievements and medical breakthroughs. Each exciting program gives the audience an inside look at NASA and demonstrates how research and technology relates to our everyday lives. If it's cutting edge technology, medical breakthroughs or advanced aeronautical research - NASA's Destination Tomorrow will bring it to you first. |
Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mystery Hunters is designed to educate children 13-16 years of age, although the producers strive to make this show educational and fun viewing for all audiences. Mystery Hunters are Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, who travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into the tales which have baffled people throughout the ages - looking for the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, searching for Princess Anastasia, and learning the true story of King Tut. Mystery Hunters is an excellent example of a children's program that is innovative and empowering. Through critical observation, analytical thinking, and scientific testing, the series encourages children to question the world around them. Through both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries, there is a profound focus on history, culture, geography, and international customs. |
Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Great Big World (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World provides dynamic core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Award-winning teen hostess Elizabeth Stanton and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. Great Big World offers a dynamic television experience for teens - combining the exciting, fun, and diverse experiences of world exploration with the life-changing volunteer opportunities available in these same areas. Various age-appropriate global issues are introduced to the viewing audience through in-depth and thoughtful interviews with Elizabeth, her travel buddies, and the friends they meet along their journey. In addition, Elizabeth and friends' personal hands-on experiences in the field both inspire teens to engage in selfless, helping behaviors in addition to educating them on where and how to find volunteer opportunities. |
Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Awesome Adventures (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Awesome Adventures is designed to educate, inform, and entertain children 13-16 about the world around them. The host, as well as two different teens, will travel each week to destinations around the world that can be both exotic and remote. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be preachy or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to help learn in a fun environment. |
Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wild About Animals objective is to educate and inform the target child audience by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about the world's most fascinating animals. Each episode will consist of four different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday. |
Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Profiles In Nature (DT-2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 78 |
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 nature series takes a fascinating look at animal behavior in the wild. It has an extraordinary panorama of stories, highlighting wildlife such as black bears, moose, coyotes, turtles, cougars, etc. These compelling tales unfold in beautiful landscapes around the world. The series is an award winning wildlife program of up-close looks at where civilization and wilderness meet, revealing both the best and worst of the laws of nature and teaching children about animals and the environment. |
Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Whaddyado (DT-1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Whaddyado is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 13-16 about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life lesson, based on reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Through dramatic re-enactments, Whaddyado will skillfully document the event, interview the participants, and talk to various experts, who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there is a "Moral Dilemma" segment featured in each episode. |
Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Magi-Nation (DT-1) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00 a.m. & 7:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Magi-Nation: Young Tony Jones is an average teen from Earth who finds himself mysteriously transported to the magical world of Magi-nation. In these Moonlands Tony befriends two young Magi heroes-in-training who join him on a journey to defeat the evil Shadow Magi who are out to rule their world. Along with their trusty collection of Dream Creatures these new friends must solve riddles, battle evil and discover the secrets hidden in each region on the Moonlands. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
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