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

FRN:
0016584138
File Number:
CPR-150605
Submit Date:
02/03/2014
Call Sign:
KTBU
Facility ID:
28324
City:
CONROE
State:
TX
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
02/03/2014
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2013

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 MegaTV
Nielsen DMA Houston
Web Home Page Address

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 840.0
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: 20.0
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 Donuts Baby - KTBU Channel 55.5 (ITV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue-Fri 3:30-4:00P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
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 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A Chinese language program depicting several lighthearted heroes and their precious partnerships and friendships.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Core Program (2 of 8) Response
Program Title Megakids - KTBU Channel 55.1
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat-Sun 7:00-8:30A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 78
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 1 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Programs focus on drawing, games, visual puzzles, imagination and creativity.
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 Culture Express - KTBU Channel 55.6 (WCETV/CCTV News)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon-Sat 6:00-6:30P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 79
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 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Culture Express delivers the latest culture and entertainment program from China and worldwide.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Core Program (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Doi Ban Tay Nho (Our Little Hand) - KTBU Channel 55.2 (VAN TV)
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat-Sun 4:00-4:30P
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 3 years to 15 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A children's show in which the host reads stories and fairy tales, and teaches children how to do crafts and to sing.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Core Program (5 of 8) Response
Program Title Fun Ways to Learn Chinese - KTBU Channel 55.5 (ITV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue-Sat 8:30-9:00A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 66
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 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A program that teaches children how to learn Chinese through dialog.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Core Program (6 of 8) Response
Program Title The He Tre (The Youth) - KTBU Channel 55.2 (VAN TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon-Fri 4:00-4:30P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 66
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 3 years to 15 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A musical program intended to connect Vietnamese American children with their culture.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Core Program (7 of 8) Response
Program Title Historias de la Biblia (Stories of the Bible) - KTBU Channel 55.3 (NacionTV)
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun, Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat 7:00-8:00A
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 60 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 3 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A program directed for children based on the most fascinating stories of the Bible.
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 Center Stage - KTBU Channel 55.6 (WCETV/CCTV News)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun 11:30A; Sun 5:30P
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 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Center Stage focuses on a wide range of performing arts, including Chinese folk songs, dance, opera, popular music, and the latest trends in the performing arts scene in China.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

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 Miroslava Fernandez
Address 11150 Equity Drive
City Houston
State TX
Zip 77041
Telephone Number 305-644-4862
Email Address mfernandez@mega.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. The 4th Quarter 2013 report was filed on 1/10/13 (a copy of the original report, as filed, is attached), and is hereby amended on 2/3/14. The children's programming broadcast on the station's digital subchannels is in various foreign languages and/or produced overseas. As such, much of the programming does not contain the E/I symbol. To the extent necessary, a waiver of the E/I symbol requirement is requested.

Other Matters (8)

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Other Matters (1 of 8) Response
Program Title Megakids - KTBU Channel 55.1
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat-Sun 7:00-8:30A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 78
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 1 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Programs focus on drawing, games, visual puzzles, imagination and creativity.
Other Matters (2 of 8) Response
Program Title Donuts Baby - KTBU Channel 55.5 (ITV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue-Fri 3:30-4:00P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 51
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A Chinese language program depicting several lighthearted heroes and their precious partnerships and friendships.
Other Matters (3 of 8) Response
Program Title Nature and Science - KTBU Channel 55.6 (WCETV/CCTV News)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue-Sat 2:30P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 64
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Nature and Science is comprised of a wide range of nature, technology, and science stories from around the world.
Other Matters (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Center Stage - KTBU Channel 55.6 (WCETV/CCTV News)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun 3:30P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Center Stage focuses on a wide range of performing arts, including Chinese folk songs, dance, opera, popular music, and the latest trends in the performing arts scene in China.
Other Matters (5 of 8) Response
Program Title Fun Ways to Learn Chinese - KTBU Channel 55.5 (ITV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue-Sat 8:30-9:00A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 64
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A program that teaches children how to learn Chinese through dialog.
Other Matters (6 of 8) Response
Program Title Doi Ban Tay Nho (Our Little Hand) - KTBU Channel 55.2 (VAN TV)
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat-Sun 4:00-4:30P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 15 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A children's show in which the host reads stories and fairy tales, and teaches children how to do crafts and to sing.
Other Matters (7 of 8) Response
Program Title The He Tre (The Youth) - KTBU Channel 55.2 (VAN TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon-Fri 4:00-4:30P
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 66
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 15 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A musical program intended to connect Vietnamese American children with their culture.
Other Matters (8 of 8) Response
Program Title Historias de la Biblia (Stories of the Bible) - KTBU Channel 55.3 (NacionTV)
Origination Local
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun, Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat 7:00-8:00A
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 64
Length of Program 60 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A program directed for children based on the most fascinating stories of the Bible.

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.

KTBU Licensing, Inc.


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