| 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 | VMASTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Dallas-Ft. Worth | |
| Web Home Page Address |
| 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 | 720.0 |
| 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 Program (1 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Into the Wild |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUN 9:00 TO 9:30 AM; THURS 10:30 TO 11:00 AM |
| 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 | 5 years to 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. More than just a collection of animal escapades, Into the Wild provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. Families can discuss conservation ideas with the children. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gili Gili |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon - Fri, 8 PM |
| 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 | 8 years to 15 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A series that revolves around three kids and their magical journey. The kids create some trouble for grandmother. So, she decides to send them off to a hostel. The Kids' mom appears as a Angel with magical powers. But this Angel has not completed her training. She is a 'work-in-progress Angel'. The kids are helped by the Angel to navigate and understand the series challenges. The program highlights family values and reinforces Hindi Language skills. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Don't Worry Chachu |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon- Fri, 7:30 PM with other repeats |
| 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 | 6 years to 15 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Don't worry Chachu is a story of Chintan Poppatlal Desai and his family. It revolves around the reactions and interactions of all the members, including the younger children of this Desai family. The children come up with innocent and innovative to deal with issue the family finds themselves in. It teaches children that they can contribute to the family, and still be kids. The program also reinforces Hindi language skills. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUN 8:30 - 9:00 AM;TUES/TH 8:00-8:30PM; SAT 11-11:30AM |
| 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 | 5 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller is a documentary television series about a personal tour guide to the world of animals. The series shows 'close-ups' of featured animals, with interviews and occasional visits to zoos and other places across the United States. Children learn what types of foods these anaimals eat, how they act in the zoo and what children should be careful of. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 5) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 10:30-11:00AM; TUESDAY 10:30-11:00 AM |
| 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 | 5 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | One of America's most-beloved naturalists and adventurers, Jack takes millions of family viewers on exciting journeys each week to learn about animals and the places they inhabit. Some points that families can discuss are the habitats that the different animasls live in and would they make good pets. The program exposes children to various animals and they live. |
| 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 | Deepak Viswanath |
| Address | PO BOX 286 |
| City | East Elmhurst |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11369 |
| Telephone Number | 212-786-2365 |
| Email Address | deepakv@itvgold.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 2) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUN 8:30 - 9:00 AM;TUES/TH 8:00-8:30PM; SAT 11-11:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 54 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller is a documentary television series about a personal tour guide to the world of animals. The series shows 'close-ups' of featured animals, with interviews and occasional visits to zoos and other places across the United States. Children learn what types of foods these anaimals eat, how they act in the zoo and what children should be careful of. |
| Other Matters (2 of 2) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT 10:30-11:00AM; TUESDAY 10:30-11:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | One of America's most-beloved naturalists and adventurers, Jack takes millions of family viewers on exciting journeys each week to learn about animals and the places they inhabit. Some points that families can discuss are the habitats that the different animasls live in and would they make good pets. The program exposes children to various animals and they live. |
| 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. |
Dilip Viswanath
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