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

FRN:
0025850058
File Number:
CPR-127594
Submit Date:
01/10/2012
Call Sign:
WKFK-LD
Facility ID:
125534
City:
PASCAGOULA
State:
MS
Service:
Low Power Digital TV
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/10/2012
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 ION
Nielsen DMA Biloxi-Gulfport
Web Home Page Address http://WKFK.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 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: 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(6)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Babar E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays / October 7 - December 30 / 7:30am CT
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. An animated orphaned elephant who finds strength to rise above the challenge he faces as he journies thru life. Each episode develops a social-emotonal message such as taking responsibility, being patient, hard working, respecting privacy, copeing with unforseen circumstances and being honest.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Magic School Bus E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday / October 6 - December 29 / 7:00am CT
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Features the most adventuresome teacher on the planet, Ms Fizzle and her group of students who dutifully follow her approach to education by taking magical field trips to learn anything that interests her or them. Each episode is a fact filled expedition to many places where the kids freely explore and share their learnings.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays / October 6 - December 29 /7:30am CT
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated series centered on a 6 year old girl and her menagerie of animals. She lives with her father and pets; an elephant, gerafe, performing seals, bear, penguines and rabbits. Willa faces challenges at home, in school and her neighborhood. With help from her animals, Willa figures out how to learn the things she wants by helping others. She learns how to appreciate her friends rather than change to fit the "cool" group. She analizes her situations and learns from experience.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Shelldon E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays / October 7 - December 30 / 7am CT
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. An animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water dwelling species. Shelldon is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk adopted by the Clam Family and living with them. Shell Land is a community populated by all sort of sea species. Sheldon and his friends are challenged in each episode, managing bullies, improving their grades, and protecting the enviroment. Dr Shell, the elder, helps them solve their problems and harness their potential plus protecting the enviroment.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays / October 5 - December 28 / 7:00am CT
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. An animated show which follows a group of 6 dogs from Raceville who loves to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounters and solves problems that teach them socio-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Pearlie E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday / October 5 - December 28 / 7:30am CT
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. An animated series. Pearlie lives among a dozen associated characters. Pearlie recounts the weekly escapades of an optomistic, amiable fairy who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to maintain order in Jubilee Park. Pearlie is a bit of busybody who likes to arrange things accordingly. Thru plot development and with the assistance of her friends, Opal and Jas[per, she learns what to do and what not to do in each situation so the park can be restored to order.
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 Kenneth E. Smith
Address 2911 Shortcut Road
City Pascagoula
State MS
Zip 39567
Telephone Number 228-762-0464
Email Address ken@ncn.tv
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. RTV Childrens Programs. America One Jack Hanna Adventures

Other Matters (6)

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Other Matters (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Pearlie E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays / 7:30am CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Same as 2 above.
Other Matters (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Turbo Dog E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 7:00am CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Same as 1 Above
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Shelldon E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday's / 7:00am CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Same as 5 above
Other Matters (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life / E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays / 7:30am CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Same as 4 above.
Other Matters (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Babar E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 7:30am CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Same as 6 above.
Other Matters (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Magic School Bus E/I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays / 7:00am CT
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Same as 3 above

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.

Frances S. Smith dba NCN Cable Advertising


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