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

FRN:
0009961889
File Number:
CPR-160617
Submit Date:
10/09/2014
Call Sign:
WEHT
Facility ID:
24215
City:
EVANSVILLE
State:
IN
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/09/2014
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2014

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 ABC
Nielsen DMA Evansville IN
Web Home Page Address www.tristatehomepage.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 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 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(8)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 8) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 9am-930am (7/6/14 - 9/28/30)
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. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning and through the broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 8) Response
Program Title Born to Explore
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 9am-930am (07/05/14-07/12/14)& (7/26/14-9/27/14)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. Developed and produced for 13-16 year olds the world's cultures and its geographical wonder come alive as the youngest president in Explorer Club history Richard Wiese take viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore, is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half hour series Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and man made treasures. In Born to Explore Richard Wiese take the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live in the base of an active volcano, or he travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning of and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publisher of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 8) Response
Program Title The Wildlife Docs
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10am-10:30am (07/05/14-07/12/14)& (7/26/14-9/27/14)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. The half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-ray to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning of and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Ocean Mysteries
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 830am-9am (07/05/14-07/12/14)& (7/26/14-09/27/14)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. The half-hour weekly series Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 and beyond, by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From the exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the "family dynamics" of the mingling species, viewers will get to know and care about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning of and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 8) Response
Program Title Jack Hannas Wild Countdown
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 8am-830am (07/05-07/12/14) & (7/26-9/27/14)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna brings the viewer face-to-face with best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in a countdown style Jack offers up a different "top ten" each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten "fastest animals in Africa", "tallest insects", "biggest eaters", "smartest birds"..Jack will answer all of the three questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories he gives further insights and interesting facts about the animals allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom in Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning and through the broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 8) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 930am-10am (07/06/14-09/28/14)
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. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning and through the broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 8) Response
Program Title Sea Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 930am-10am (07/05/14-07/12/14)& (7/26/14-9/27/14)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
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. The weekly half hour series Sea Rescue features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16 Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning of and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 8) Response
Program Title Expedition Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30am-11am (07/05/14-07/12/14 & (7/26-9/27/14)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 11
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. Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Casey Anderson and showcases his charismatic animal companions on an innovative and action-packed odyssey through North America's wild places - revealing a rare glimpse into the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Viewers will follow Casey on a series of breathtakingly wild adventures: he'll paddle the Grand Canyon, ski with Wolverines in British Columbia, observe Mountain Lions in Montana, stake out the scavengers of Yellowstone, investigate a raven's nest, observe Polar Bears on Alaska's northern slope and climb to rugged extremes in pursuit of Northern Maine's Black Bears-bringing audiences a rare and personal experience with endangered species, some deadly, others dashing, in stunning natural ecosystems that they call home. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning of and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
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 Arika Zink
Address 800 Marywood Dr.
City Henderson
State KY
Zip 42420
Telephone Number 800-879-6522
Email Address azink@tristatehomepage.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. Due to a technical error at WEHT on Saturday July 19, 2014 Children's Programming that day ran out of time order. That day is not included in the Core Program average for Third Quarter.

Other Matters (6)

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Other Matters (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Jack Hannas Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 9am-930am (10/05-12/28/14)
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. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. The program will be regularly scheduled and air between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and will be identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning and through the broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Jach Hannas Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 930am-10am (10/05-12/28/14)
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. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. The program will be regularly scheduled and air between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and will be identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning and through the broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title JacK Hanna's Wild Countdown
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 8am-830am (10/4-12/27/14)
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna brings the viewer face-to-face with best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in a countdown style Jack offers up a different "top ten" each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten "fastest animals in Africa", "tallest insects", "biggest eaters", "smartest birds"..Jack will answer all of the three questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories he gives further insights and interesting facts about the animals allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom in Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown. The program will be regularly scheduled and air between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and will be identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning and through the broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Born to Explore
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 9am-930am (10/4-12/27/14)
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. Developed and produced for 13-16 year olds the world's cultures and its geographical wonder come alive as the youngest president in Explorer Club history Richard Wiese take viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore, is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half hour series Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and man made treasures. In Born to Explore Richard Wiese take the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live in the base of an active volcano, or he travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes. The program will be regularly scheduled and air between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and will be identified as an educational and informational show targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning of and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publisher of program guides.
Other Matters (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Sea Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 930am-10am (10/04-12/27/14)
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. The weekly half hour series Sea Rescue features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many instances release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16 Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefits: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. The program will be regularly scheduled and air between the hours of 7am and 10pm. It is 30 minutes in length and will be identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning and through each broadcast and to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Ocean Mysteries
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 830am-9am (10/04-12/27/14)
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. The half-hour weekly series Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 and beyond, by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From the exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the "family dynamics" of the mingling species, viewers will get to know and care about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. The program will be regularly scheduled and air between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and will be identified as an educational and informational show targeted to 13-16 year olds at the beginning of and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.

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.

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc


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