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

FRN:
0018324095
File Number:
CPR-127854
Submit Date:
01/11/2012
Call Sign:
WLNN-CD
Facility ID:
60888
City:
BOONE
State:
NC
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/11/2012
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2011

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 America One
Nielsen DMA Charlotte
Web Home Page Address www.MTN18.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 10.0
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(12)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 12) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 3:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Takes viewers on expeditions to extreme locations in search of wild animals that when found they are taught about.
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 In The Zone Presents
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays 3:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Hosted by current and former professional athletes. Teaches the importance of conditioning, exercise, nutrition, and education.
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 Whaddyado
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays 3:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Designed to entertain, educate, inspire, and inform life lessons based upon real situations.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 12) Response
Program Title Eco Company
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 9 a.m., Tuesday 11 a.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 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. Explores all aspects of being green and teaches the understanding of how humans impact the world.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 12) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 9 a.m., Wednesday 11 a.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 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. Teaches how to preserve and take care of our oceans, lakes, and rivers, and teaches how to preserve marine animals and fish.
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 Real Life 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 3:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teaches about real life jobs by going on location with and interviewing real people who do these jobs.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 12) Response
Program Title M@d About TV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 9 a.m., Monday 11 a.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 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. Teaches life skills to youngsters in a funny and entertaining way, incorporating comedic skits, music videos, and entertaining plays.
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 Jack Hanna's Into the Wild
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tues/Thurs 3 p.m., Tues./Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 56
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. Takes youngsters on journeys into remote and wild locations to teach them about wild animals that inhabit there.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 12) Response
Program Title Curiosity Quest
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 9 a.m., Friday 11 a.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 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. A family educational and information program that answers questions about real life from viewers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 12) Response
Program Title B in Tune
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 3:30 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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teaches youngsters about music, how to read and write music, and how to play various musical instruments.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 12) Response
Program Title 3 Wide Life
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 9 a.m., Thursdays 11 a.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 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. Teaches youngsters all about Nascar, including its drivers, mechanics, crew teams, and business personnel, and teaches how to set goals and work hard to achieve them.
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 Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MWF, 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 80
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program teaches children about nature and the animals that inhabit our planet.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Terry Smith
Address P.O. Box 1910
City Boone
State NC
Zip 28607
Telephone Number 828-262-0990
Email Address Terry@mtn18.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.

Other Matters (12)

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Other Matters (1 of 12) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays 3:30 p.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. Designed to entertain, educate, inspire, and inform life lessons based upon real situations.
Other Matters (2 of 12) Response
Program Title B in Tune
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 3:30 p.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. Teaches youngsters about music, how to read and write music, and how to play various musical instruments.
Other Matters (3 of 12) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 9 a.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teaches how to preserve and take care of our oceans, lakes, and rivers, and teaches how to preserve marine animals and fish.
Other Matters (4 of 12) Response
Program Title In The Zone Presents
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 3:30 p.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. Hosted by current and former professional athletes. Teaches the importance of conditioning, exercise, nutrition, and education.
Other Matters (5 of 12) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Into The Wild
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tues/Thurs
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 28
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. Takes youngsters on journeys into remote and wild locations to teach them about wild animals that inhabit there.
Other Matters (6 of 12) Response
Program Title M@d About TV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 9 a.m., Monday 11 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teaches life skills to youngsters in a funny and entertaining way, incorporating comedic skits, music videos, and entertaining plays.
Other Matters (7 of 12) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 3:30 p.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. Teaches about real life jobs by going on location with and interviewing real people who do these jobs.
Other Matters (8 of 12) Response
Program Title Animal Exporation with Jarod Miller
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 3:30 p.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. Takes viewers on expeditions to extreme locations in search of wild animals that when found they are taught about.
Other Matters (9 of 12) Response
Program Title Eco Company
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 9 a.m., Tuesday 11 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Explores all aspects of being green and teaches the understanding of how humans impact the world.
Other Matters (10 of 12) Response
Program Title 3 Wide Life
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 9 a.m., Thursday 11 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teaches youngsters all about Nascar, including its drivers, mechanics, crew teams, and business personnel, and teaches how to set goals and work hard to achieve them.
Other Matters (11 of 12) Response
Program Title Curiosity Quest
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 9 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A family educational and information program that answers questions about real life from viewers.
Other Matters (12 of 12) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MWF 3 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 40
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program teaches children about nature and the animals that inhabit our planet.

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.

Carolina Rays LLC


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