| 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 |
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| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | FOX | |
| Nielsen DMA | Charlotte | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.foxcharlotte.com |
| 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 | 168.0 |
| 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: | 4.0 |
| 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 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 8am |
| 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. | National and international news and current events are reported by, and for, children ages 13-16. Each week the series takes a 'kid sensitive' approach to serious news topics such as terrorism, bullying and cliques, and the alarming increase of diabetes in children. This show is produced by Albert Primo and Weekly Reader. Primo is the broadcast news veteran who created the groundbreaking "Eyewitness News" format seen throughout the country. Weekly Reader is best known for its various educational current event/news publications that have been distributed in school systems in the U.S. since 1902. TEEN KIDS NEWS aired as a core E/I program exclusively on the main channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 8:30am. Sub-channel: Wednesdays at 12noon (January 5 - February 23, 2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 21 |
| Total times aired | 25 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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. | DRAGONFLY TV features real kids doing real science, demonstarting practical applications of math and other scientific disciplines in everyday life. The show provides information on science and research techniques to encourage viewers to conduct their own experiments. The show aired thirteen times on the main channel Saturdays at 8:30am and eight times on the sub-channel Wednesdays at 12noon. The episodes that aired on the subchannel also aired on the main channel five days earlier. The show concluded its 24 consecutive week run on the sub-channel on February 23, 2011. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | IN THE ZONE |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sub-channel: Fridays at 12noon (January 7- February 25, 2011. |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Basketball great Ervin "Magic" Johnson teaches teens the importance of conditioning and education in order to master the intricacies of sports ranging from basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey, tennis, etc. IN THE ZONE aired as a core program exclusively on WCCB's sub-channel. The show concluded its 22 consecutive week run on the sub-channel on February 25, 2011. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SWAP TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 9am. Sub-channel: Thursdays at 12noon (January 6 - February 24, 2011). |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 21 |
| 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. | SWAP TV features real children, from different backgrounds, swapping lives for an once-in-a-lifetime adventure. These adventures give the participants and viewers new and varied experiences and insight, allowing them to expand their horizons and stregthening their creative skills. The show aired thirteen times on the main channel Saturdays at 9am and eight times on the sub-channel Thursdays at 12noon. The episodes that aired on the sub-channel aired six days earlier on the main channel. The show concluded its 24 consecutive week run on the sub-channel on February 24, 2011. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOG TALES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sub-channel: Sundays at 12noon (January 2 - February 27, 2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| 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. | DOG TALES is a weekly half-hour educational/informational series for ages 13-16 showcasing all aspects of the canine world. The series instructs young viewers on the proper care of pets and provides safety, health and training tips for all types of dogs. The show also features skilled and compassionate individuals helping dogs and dogs assisting people while emphasizing responsible pet ownership, compassion for all living creatures and promotes strong personal and community values. DOG TALES aired as a core program exclusively on WCCB's digital sub-channel. The show concluded its 25 consecutive week run on the sub-channel on February 27, 2011. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ECO COMPANY |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 7am |
| 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. | ECO COMPANY gives teens a voice in the greening of the planet. It is hosted by a diverse group of teens who combine enthusiasm for the sustainability of the planet with their natural curiosity to learn the causes and solutions for the depletion of the Earth's resources. ECO COMPANY aired as a core program exclusively on the main channel Saturdays at 7am. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILD AMERICA |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 9:30am. Sub-channel: Mondays at 12noon (Janaury 3 - February 28, 2011). |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
| Total times aired | 25 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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 AMERICA combines an expert's narration and spectacular photography to educate and inform young viewers about the habits and habitats of a wide variety of American wildlife. It also brings an awareness to the public about how all wildlife, ecosystems, and people are bound together. WILD AMERICA aired thirteen times on the main channel Saturdays at 9:30am and nine times on the sub-channel Mondays at 12noon. The episodes airing on the sub-channel aired on the main channel two days earlier. The show concluded its 25 consecutive week run on the sub-channel on February 28, 2011. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PETS.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel:Saturdays at 7:30am. Sub-channel: Tuesdays at 12noon (January 4 - February 22, 2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 21 |
| 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. | PETS TV teaches teens about the behavior, characteristics, care, and history of our domestic pets, from the everyday variety to the more exotic and unique animal. PETS TV will explore how specific animals evolved as domestic pets and their geographic origins. PETS TV aired as a core E/I program thirteen times on Saturdays at 7:30am and on the sub-channel Tuesdays at 12noon eight times. The episodes that aired on the subchannel did not air on the main channel in the previous seven days. The show concluded its 24 consecutive week run on the sub-channel on February 22, 2011. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MISSING |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sub-channel: Saturdays at 12noon (January 1 - February 26, 2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| 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. | MISSING is a public affairs show produced for ages 13-16 and is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Each episode profiles real life cases of missing youth, in hopes that viewers may have information that could lead to finding them. The show also instructs young people how to be aware of their surroundings, potentially dangerous situations or strangers and other matters of personal safety. MISSING aired as a core program exclusively on WCCB's digital sub-channel. The show concluded its 25 consecutive week run on the sub-channel on February 26, 2011. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays and Sundays at 8am, 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 10am and 10:30am (March 5 - 27, 2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 48 |
| 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. | Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 7-13. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. The show's diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. The program's educational mission emphasizes the four "C"s as well as the three "R"s - Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. WCCB's sub-channel became a fulltime affilliate of the Me-TV network on March 1, 2011. Me-TV airs six hours each week of the 30 minute E/I program GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES as core programming for their affiliates. GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES will continue to air exclusively on the WCCB sub-channel until further notice. |
| 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 | Jeff Arrowood |
| Address | One Television Place |
| City | Charlotte |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28205 |
| Telephone Number | 704-372-1800 |
| Email Address | jarrowood@foxcharlotte.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 (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 3:30pm |
| 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. | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL will air as a core E/I program exclusively on the main channel. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 8am |
| 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. | National and international news and current events are reported by, and for, children ages 13-16. Each week the series takes a 'kid sensitive' approach to serious news topics such as terrorism, bullying and cliques, and the alarming increase of diabetes in children. This show is produced by Albert Primo and Weekly Reader. Primo is the broadcast news veteran who created the groundbreaking "Eyewitness News" format seen throughout the country. Weekly Reader is best known for its various educational current event/news publications that have been distributed in school systems in the U.S. since 1902. TEEN KIDS NEWS will air as a core E/I program exclusively on the main channel. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SWAP TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 9am |
| 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. | SWAP TV features real children, from different backgrounds, swapping lives for an once-in-a-lifetime adventure. These adventures give the participants and viewers new and varied experiences and insight, allowing them to expand their horizons and stregthening their creative skills. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 8:30am |
| 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. | DRAGONFLY TV features real kids doing real science, demonstarting practical applications of math and other scientific disciplines in everyday life. The show provides information on science and research techniques to encourage viewers to conduct their own experiments. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILD AMERICA |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 9:30am |
| 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 AMERICA combines an expert's narration and spectacular photography to educate and inform young viewers about the habits and habitats of a wide variety of American wildlife. It also brings an awareness to the public about how all wildlife, ecosystems, and people are bound together. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PETS TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 7:30am |
| 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. | PETS TV teaches teens about the behavior, characteristics, care, and history of our domestic pets, from the everyday variety to the more exotic and unique animal. PETS TV will explore how specific animals evolved as domestic pets and their geographic origins. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays and Sundays at 8am, 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 10am and 10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 156 |
| 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. | Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 7-13. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. The show's diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. The program's educational mission emphasizes the four "C"s as well as the three "R"s - Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES will air exclusively on the WCCB sub-channel until further notice. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ECO COMPANY |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Main channel: Saturdays at 7am |
| 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. | ECO COMPANY gives teens a voice in the greening of the planet. It is hosted by a diverse group of teens who combine enthusiasm for the sustainability of the planet with their natural curiosity to learn the causes and solutions for the depletion of the Earth's resources. ECO COMPANY will air as a core program exclusively on the main channel Saturdays at 7am. |
| 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. |
North Carolina Broadcasting Partners
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