| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
|---|
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CW | |
| Nielsen DMA | Wilkes Barre-Scranton | |
| Web Home Page Address | WWW.MYFOXNEPA.COM |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 3.0 |
| 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: | 168.0 |
| 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 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 10:30AM SUN |
| 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. | Edgemont is designed to entertain its teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storyline focus on the social and emotional challenges faced by every secondary school student, from forming and maintaining friendships and romantic attachments, to ethical and moral choices and family relationships. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | RESCUE HEROES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 7AM/7:30AM SATURDAYS UNTIL 3/2 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 18 |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the stories using action and humor to convey messages of keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure, training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips, and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MISSING |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 8AM SUN |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | KIDS COOKING FOR KIDS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 9:30AM SUN |
| 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 twin teenage brothers, the series also touches on various aspects of healthy living, including the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables and regular exercise. For example, in episode 120, the hosts visit a farmers market, demonstrating the advantages of fresh, locally grown produce, and visit a warehouse that collects surplus food for distribution for food banks. With its careful attention to kitchen safety, balances meals, socially responsible behavior and healthy lifestyles, Kids Cooking for Kids presents important life skills and valuable information in manner that is enjoyable an accessible to their target audience. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE ADVENTURES OF NANOBOY |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 7AM/7:30AM SAT BEGINNING 3/9 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
| 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 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The New Adventures of Nanoboy is an action-comedy about a boy who transforms into the world?s smallest superhero to fight microscopic villains too small for the naked eye! In the micro-cosmos, the tiny world of cells, molecules and atoms, a battle of good versus evil rages as each week Nanoboy, tinier than the average cell takes on bad-to-the-bone-bacteria ? while trying to survive the biggest challenge of all ? being a 10 year old! Each episode takes place in two worlds: In the human world Oscar tries to live the life of a normal 9 year old, always keeping his identity as Nanoboy a secret, Oscar solves conflicts like peer pressure and exam stress. In the micro-cosmos, Oscar/Nanoboy ecounters bigger-than-life problems ? Deranged protiens and Amazonian Amoebas and with the help of his Nano-team reforms a flu virus and a goofy brain cell. In resolving these crimes in the micro-world, Nanoboy encounters solutions that he can bring back to solve human world problems. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 8AM/8:30AM SUN |
| 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 | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Utilizing humor as a powerful learning tool, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theater. By basing the stories on the writing of elementary school students,ages 7 -13, children get the message that their words have power, and that their voices are being heard. Green Screen Adventures provides something that educators can't necessarily offer or replicate in a school setting, as it gives students a real world connection to their writing. Young students have the opportunity to understand the impact of writing on a broader audience by submitting their own writing to the show for consideration and adaptation. Green Screen's company of performers and writers reinforces critical writing skills and emphasizes positive social messages. ln addition to academics kills, GSA focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | COOKIN' WITH CUTTY |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 9AM SUN |
| 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 | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Each episode of Cookin With Cutty is a pro-social family television show, which promotes positive health and nutrition lifestyle choices for children and parents around the world. Fast-paced, high-energy segments featuring Cutty, Lisa, Blakely & the Kids focus on the life-long benefits of eating well, exercising and being tobacco free. Filmed entirely on location throughout the beautiful, culturally rich Islands of Hawaii, Cookin' With Cutty informs and educates children, parents and families through the easiest learning method on earth, FUN! |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 7AM MON-FRI |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 65 |
| 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. | Edgemont is designed to entertain its teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storyline focus on the social and emotional challenges faced by every secondary school student, from forming and maintaining friendships and romantic attachments, to ethical and moral choices and family relationships. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | M@D ABOUT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 10AM SUN |
| 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. | M@dAbout... provides CORE programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health, Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. M@dAbout... explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The M@dAbout... team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | MELISSA SCHWARTZ |
| Address | 1181 HIGHWAY 315 |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18702 |
| Telephone Number | 570-970-5613 |
| Email Address | MSCHWARTZ@FOX56.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. | WSWB WAS BROADCAST IN DIGITAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE QUARTER. |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE ADVENTURES OF NANOBOY |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 7AM AND 7:30AM SATURDAY |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The New Adventures of Nanoboy is an action-comedy about a boy who transforms into the world?s smallest superhero to fight microscopic villains too small for the naked eye! In the micro-cosmos, the tiny world of cells, molecules and atoms, a battle of good versus evil rages as each week Nanoboy, tinier than the average cell takes on bad-to-the-bone-bacteria ? while trying to survive the biggest challenge of all ? being a 10 year old! Each episode takes place in two worlds: In the human world Oscar tries to live the life of a normal 9 year old, always keeping his identity as Nanoboy a secret, Oscar solves conflicts like peer pressure and exam stress. In the micro-cosmos, Oscar/Nanoboy ecounters bigger-than-life problems ? Deranged protiens and Amazonian Amoebas and with the help of his Nano-team reforms a flu virus and a goofy brain cell. In resolving these crimes in the micro-world, Nanoboy encounters solutions that he can bring back to solve human world problems. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 7AM MON-FRI |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 65 |
| 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. | EDGEMONT IS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN ITS TEEN AUDIENCE AND ALSO TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ITS VIEWERS ABOUT ISSUES THAT ARISE IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME. THE STORYLINES FOCUS ON THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY EVERY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT, FROM FORMING AND MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS AND ROMANTIC ATTACHMENTS, TO ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 10:30AM SUN |
| 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. | EDGEMONT IS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN ITS TEEN AUDIENCE AND ALSO TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ITS VIEWERS ABOUT ISSUES THAT ARISE IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME. THE STORYLINES FOCUS ON THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY EVERY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT, FROM FORMING AND MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS AND ROMANTIC ATTACHMENTS, TO ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | COOKIN' WITH CUTTY |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 9AM SUN |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Each episode of Cookin With Cutty is a pro-social family television show, which promotes positive health and nutrition lifestyle choices for children and parents around the world. Fast-paced, high-energy segments featuring Cutty, Lisa, Blakely & the Kids focus on the life-long benefits of eating well, exercising and being tobacco free. Filmed entirely on location throughout the beautiful, culturally rich Islands of Hawaii, Cookin With Cutty informs and educates children, parents and families through the easiest learning method on earth, FUN! |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MISSING |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 8AM SUN |
| 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. | "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, inlcuding safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | KIDS COOKING FOR KIDS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 9:30AM SUN |
| 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 twin teenage brothers, the series also touches on various aspects of healthy living, including the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables and regular exercise. For example, in episode 120, the hosts visit a farmers market, demonstrating the advantages of fresh, locally grown produce, and visit a warehouse that collects surplus food for distribution for food banks. With its careful attention to kitchen safety, balances meals, socially responsible behavior and healthy lifestyles, Kids Cooking for Kids presents important life skills and valuable information in manner that is enjoyable an accessible to their target audience. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 8AM/8:30AM SUN |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Utilizing humor as a powerful learning tool, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theater. By basing the stories on the writing of elementary school students,ages 7 -13, children get the message that their words have power, and that their voices are being heard. Green Screen Adventures provides something that educators can't necessarily offer or replicate in a school setting, as it gives students a real world connection to their writing. Young students have the opportunity to understand the impact of writing on a broader audience by submitting their own writing to the show for consideration and adaptation. Green Screen's company of performers and writers reinforces critical writing skills and emphasizes positive social messages. ln addition to academics kills, GSA focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAD ABOUT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 10AM SUN |
| 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. | M@dAbout... provides CORE programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health, Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. M@dAbout... explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The M@dAbout... team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. |
| 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). |
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| 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. |
MPS MEDIA OF SCRANTON LICENSE, LLC
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