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

FRN:
0007202963
File Number:
CPR-146394
Submit Date:
10/18/2013
Call Sign:
WACP
Facility ID:
189358
City:
ATLANTIC CITY
State:
NJ
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/18/2013
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third 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 Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Philadelphia
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 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(10)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 10) Response
Program Title Gina D's Kids Club
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday / 7:00 a.m. (August 15th)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 1
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This combination of live-action and dynamic animation is a curriculum-based preschool program with an aim to teach children social skills, language arts, and math. The program does this through dances, silly songs and colorful skits. Each show concludes with Gina D writing a letter to her Grandmother to review the educational highlights of the day's events at the clubhouse. It establishes and reinforces positive values and behaviors through original songs and character performances the audience may adopt and imitate.
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 Think Big
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays / 7:00 a.m. (July 5th - September 13th)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
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. This programs' content includes the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science, and physics. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode has an "invent off" challenge where teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a specific amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills.
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 Mustard Pancakes
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday / 7:00 a.m. (September 10th)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 1
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Mustard Pancakes features Courtney Campbell and her family of fun-loving friends. Each episode is designed to contribute to preschool children's social and emotional development with a secondary focus on literacy and story-telling. Every episode conveys important socio-emotional content with topics such as cooperation, diversity, respect for others, or coping with failure.
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 Mustard Pancakes
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays / 7:00 a.m. & 7:30 a.m. (July 1st - September 9th)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 22
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Mustard Pancakes features Courtney Campbell and her family of fun-loving friends. Each episode is designed to contribute to preschool children's social and emotional development with a secondary focus on literacy and story-telling. Every episode conveys important socio-emotional content with topics such as cooperation, diversity, respect for others, or coping with failure.
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 Think Big
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays / 7:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 2
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. This programs' content includes the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science, and physics. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode has an "invent off" challenge where teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a specific amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills.
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 Jack Hanna Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays - Fridays / 7:00 a.m. (September 16th - 27th)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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. In each episode of this live action program, the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people 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.
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 Mouse in the House
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays / 7:00 a.m. (July 10th - September 11th)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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 9 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Mouse in the House has an emphasis on learning science and mathematics. It presents children conducting a variety of scientific experiments, providing an excellent introduction to the scientific method that is both informative and enjoyable. The series presents accessible explinations of everyday physics, encouraging children to be curious and engaged with their surroundings and providing an excellent compliment to classroom instruction.
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 Dragonfly TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays / 7:00 a.m. (July 4th - August 8th & August 22nd - September 12th)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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. Dragonfly TV engages young viewers with various scientific projects and provides a variety of information from multiple scientific fields. It enables young people to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach the answers.
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 Gina D's Kids Club
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays / 7:00 a.m. (July 2nd - September 3rd)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This combination of live-action and dynamic animation is a curriculum-based preschool program with an aim to teach children social skills, language arts, and math. The program does this through dances, silly songs and colorful skits. Each show concludes with Gina D writing a letter to her Grandmother to review the educational highlights of the day's events at the clubhouse. It establishes and reinforces positive values and behaviors through original songs and character performances the audience may adopt and imitate.
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 Gina D's Kids Club
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday / 7:00 a.m. (July 3rd)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 1
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This combination of live-action and dynamic animation is a curriculum-based preschool program with an aim to teach children social skills, language arts, and math. The program does this through dances, silly songs and colorful skits. Each show concludes with Gina D writing a letter to her Grandmother to review the educational highlights of the day's events at the clubhouse. It establishes and reinforces positive values and behaviors through original songs and character performances the audience may adopt and imitate.
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 Natasha Jenkins
Address 207 Bogden Boulevard - Suite A
City Millville
State NJ
Zip 08332
Telephone Number 877-928-8902
Email Address natashajenkins@wacp.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 (2)

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Other Matters (1 of 2) Response
Program Title Think Big
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays / 7:30 a.m.
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 programs' content includes the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science, and physics. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode has an "invent off" challenge where teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a specific amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills.
Other Matters (2 of 2) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays - Fridays / 7:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 66
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. In each episode of this live action program, the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people 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.

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.

Western Pacific Broadcast LLC


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