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

FRN:
0029023009
File Number:
CPR-148854
Submit Date:
01/07/2014
Call Sign:
WTVE
Facility ID:
55305
City:
WILLOW GROVE
State:
PA
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/07/2014
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 Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Philadelphia
Web Home Page Address http://www.wtve.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 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: 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 Programs(12)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 12) Response
Program Title Did You Ever Wonder (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 8:00AM
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Did You Ever Wonder is a nationally acclaimed children's series that furthers the educational and informational needs of children ages eight to twelve. Did You Ever Wonder provides answers to the why's and how's on a wide variety of topics such as making chocolate, cereal and paper and how computers are built.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 12) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 9:00A
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. From Maryland, USA to Bimini, Bahamas, the young explorers of Aqua Kids discover the wonders of the sea and its amazing creatures including the forces that threaten their survival. The Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda that ranks among the planet's most critical: saving the oceans of the world. Topics included, but are not limited to saving corals reefs, educational and behavioral characteristics of such creatures as sharks, Northeast amphibian species and stream salamanders.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 12) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 9:30AM
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. Animal Rescue furthers the educational and informational needs of children thirteen to sixteen years of age with its programming content, including safety tips and information about various animals and their habits. The program also shows real life in the field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 12) Response
Program Title Think Big (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 7:30AM
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. In Think Big, kids acquire and showcase their skills in creativity, science, innovation, marketing, design and teamwork. May the brightest mind win! Think Big is a kid hosted entertaining series for young people following the world's most innovative kids as they create and invent new toys, games, learning tools, websites and new modes of transportation. Some even start their own companies.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 12) Response
Program Title Dog and Cat Training with Joel Silverman (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 7:00AM
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. Dog and Cat Training with Joel Silverman is a thirty-minute weekly home pet training show with an educational flair. Through Joel's revealing interviews with fellow Hollywood animal trainers and his in the home training sessions with adults, kids and their pets, this show presents dog and cat owners as well as a wide array of opportunities to train their pets.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 12) Response
Program Title Real Life 101 (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:00AM
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. Real Life 101 is a weekly half hour program designed and produced for viewers thirteen to sixteen. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers on the job to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education based decisions may help shape their future.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 12) Response
Program Title Dragonfly TV (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 7:30AM
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. Dragonfly TV highlights children doing projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 12) Response
Program Title Kids Cooking For Kids (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 8:30AM
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. Kids Cooking For Kids serves the educational and informational needs of children thirteen to sixteen years of age with its program content, including the importance of proper nutrition and developing good habits for a healthy living. The series allows children to explore the world of good food and healthy eating. The series also educates and informs youngsters about exercise, safety, and good hygiene. Each episode highlights a recipe for making healthy dishes using wholesome ingredients, offering practical alternatives to junk food. The weekly series also promotes children's creative skills and physical wellbeing.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 12) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 7:30AM
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. From Maryland, USA to Bimini, Bahamas, the young explorers of Aqua Kids discover the wonders of the sea and its amazing creatures including the forces that threaten their survival. The Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda that ranks among the planet's most critical: saving the oceans of the world. Topics included, but are not limited to saving coral reefs, educational and behavioral characteristics of such creatures as sharks, Northeast amphibian species and stream salamanders.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 12) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 7:00AM
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. Teen Kids News is a dynamic television news program designed for and hosted by teens, focusing on news and information presented in a fast paced format which appeals to the youth of today while educating them on current events and world issues of importance.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 12) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30AM
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. The Real Wining Edge is a weekly television series that highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that thirteen to sixteen year olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and education in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 12) Response
Program Title Missing (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 7:00AM
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. This half hour program features actual cases of missing persons, both children and adults, from across North America. Working in conjunction with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and missing persons organizations such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the program's goal is to provide viewers with vital facts about missing individuals and to increase public awareness. This provides young viewers with tips about how to ensure their safety while learning how to protect and watch out for others.
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 Christine Adams
Address 1729 North 11th Street
City Reading
State PA
Zip 19604
Telephone Number 610-921-9181
Email Address cadams@wtve.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 (12)

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Other Matters (1 of 12) Response
Program Title Kids Cooking For Kids (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 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. Kids Cooking For Kids serves the educational and informational needs of children thirteen to sixteen years of age with its program content, including the importance of proper nutrition and developing good habits for a healthy living. The series allows children to explore the world of good food and healthy eating. The series also educates and informs youngsters about exercise, safety, and good hygiene. Each episode highlights a recipe for making healthy dishes using wholesome ingredients, offering practical alternatives to junk food. The weekly series also promotes children's creative skills and physical wellbeing.
Other Matters (2 of 12) Response
Program Title Did You Ever Wonder (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 8:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Did You Ever Wonder is a nationally acclaimed children's series that furthers the educational and informational needs of children's ages eight to twelve. Did You Ever Wonder provides answers to the why's and how's on a wide variety of topics such as making chocolate, cereal and paper and how computers are built.
Other Matters (3 of 12) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 7:00AM
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. Teen Kids News is a dynamic television news program designed for and hosted by teens, focusing on news and information presented in a fast-paced format which appeals to the youth of today while educating them on current events and world issues of importance.
Other Matters (4 of 12) Response
Program Title Dragonfly TV (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays 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. Dragonfly TV highlights children doing projects with real hand on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own.
Other Matters (5 of 12) Response
Program Title Think Big (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 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. In Think Big, kids acquire and showcase their skills in creativity, science, innovation, marketing, design and teamwork. May the brightest mind win! Think Big is a kid-hosted entertaining series for young people following the world's most innovative kids as they create and invent new toys, games, learning tools, websites and new modes of transportation. Some even start their own companies!
Other Matters (6 of 12) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 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. From Maryland, USA to Bimini, Bahamas, the young explorers of Aqua Kids discover the wonders of the sea and it's amazing creatures including the forces that threaten their survival. The Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda that ranks among the planet's most critical: saving the oceans of the world. Topics include, but are not limited to saving coral reefs, educational and behavioral characteristics of such creatures as sharks, Northeast amphibian species and stream salamanders.
Other Matters (7 of 12) Response
Program Title Dog and Cat Training with Joel Silverman (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays 7:00AM
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. Dog and Cat Training with Joel Silverman is a thirty-minute weekly home pet training show with an educational flair. Through Joel's revealing interviews with fellow Hollywood animal trainers and his in-the-home training sessions with adults, kids and their pets, this show presents dog and cat owners as well as a wide array of opportunities to train their pets.
Other Matters (8 of 12) Response
Program Title Real Life 101 (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:00AM
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. Real Life 101 is a weekly half hour program designed and produced for viewers thirteen to sixteen. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers on the job to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education based decisions may help shape their future.
Other Matters (9 of 12) Response
Program Title Missing (DT-1)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 7:00AM
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 program features actual cases of missing persons, both children and adults, from across North America. Working in conjunction with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and missing persons organizations such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the program's goal is to provide viewers with vital facts about missing individuals and to increase public awareness. This provides young viewers with tips about how to ensure their safety while learning how to protect and watch out for others.
Other Matters (10 of 12) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 9:00AM
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. From Maryland, USA to Bimini, Bahamas, the young explorers of Aqua Kids discover the wonders of the sea and its amazing creatures including the forces that threaten their survival. The Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda that ranks among the planet's most critical: saving the oceans of the world. Topics include, but are not limited to saving coral reefs, educational and behavioral characteristics of such creatures as sharks, Northeast amphibian species and stream salamanders.
Other Matters (11 of 12) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 10:30AM
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. The Real Winning Edge is a weekly television series that highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that thirteen to sixteen year olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Other Matters (12 of 12) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue (DT-2, Soul of the South Network)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 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. Animal Rescue furthers the educational and informational needs of children thirteen to sixteen years of age with its programming content, including safety tips and information about various animals and their habits. The program also show real life in the field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values.

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.

NRJ TV Philly License Co., LLC


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