| 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 |
|---|
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | FOX | |
| Nielsen DMA | Nashville | |
| Web Home Page Address | WWW.FOX17.COM |
| 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? | No |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | CAREER DAY |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS @ 7:30AM (4/03/2011-6/26/2011) |
| 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 show guides young people to potential career paths. This program best illustrates our commitment to family in this example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: What do I want to be when I grow up. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY KIDS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 8:00AM AND 8:30AM (4/02/2011-6/25/2011) |
| 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 | 7 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ben Franklin hires an American teenaged boy, a young English lady and a French orphaned boy as reporters during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. Through these reporters and their travels to ordinary homes, battlefields from Virginia to Massachusetts and the royal courts of France and England, the viewer is exposed to the issues which prompted the colonies to seek freedom. Through the explanation of these issues by such historical figures as Jefferson and Paine, the viewer also learns the impact theses issues have on the lives of ordinary citizens. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 11:00AM (4/02/2011-6/25/2011) |
| 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 program features children engaging in various science projects and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science from multiple scientific fields. 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 answers. Examples of program episodes include studying various ecosystems, sea turtles, and rocket propulsion. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS 2:30PM (4/02/2011-6/25/2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
| 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. | Highlights the pro social on and off the field activities of MLBs leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education NASPE, This Week in Baseball seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL |
| List date and time rescheduled | 4/09/2011 11:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-04-09 |
| Episode # | 4/09/2011 TWIB #1202 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL |
| List date and time rescheduled | 4/30/2011 11:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-04-30 |
| Episode # | 4/30/2011 TWIB #1205 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL |
| List date and time rescheduled | 5/28/2011 11:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-05-28 |
| Episode # | 5/28/2011 TWIB #1209 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL |
| List date and time rescheduled | 5/07/2011 11:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2011-05-07 |
| Episode # | 5/07/2011 TWIB #1206 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILL & DEWITT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 7:00AM AND 7:30AM (4/02/2011-6/25/2011) |
| 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 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Will and Dewitt, along with their human and animal friends, face challenges, such as the first day of school, or tying their shoes for the first time. They often overcome these challenges by means of their own brand of ingenuity and perseverance, mixed with an ample dose of joy and humor. The boy and his frog, just like real little kids, commonly make mistakes and errors of judgment which at the time may seem monumental, but serves as motivators of growth. Along with this essential kill based and pro social education, the series also gives viewers an opportunity to learn primary knowledge based skills. Along with Will and Dewitt, children work with the alphabet, language, numbers, directions, sequences and colors. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS @ 7:00AM (4/03/2011-6/26/2011) |
| 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 | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series is designed to build problem solving and informational management skills and to model the pro social values and behaviors associated with enduring friendships and effective teamwork. Problem solving themes are illustrated in each episode which also demonstrate fundamental principles of gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information and using it to imagine, present and test plausible scenarios. It is the intent of the series to motivate children to see critical thinking and team problem solving as exciting, fun, and within their capacity. |
| 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 | ERIC DAHL |
| Address | 631 MAINSTREAM DRIVE |
| City | NASHVILLE |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37228 |
| Telephone Number | 615-259-5617 |
| Email Address | edahl@sbgnet.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. | During 2nd Quarter WZTV/FOX17 either participated or hosted the following community related events: WZTV/FOX17 is proud to adopt Bordeaux Elementary as their Pencil Partner, The Pencil Foundation is a non-profit organization that maintains strong ties with both the Private Sector and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Pencil works in collaboration with Nashville public school system to administer the following eight programs: Pencil Partners, Math Partners, Reading Partners, Caterpillar Student Writers Showcase, Jobs for Tennessee Graduates, Saint Thomas Science Scholars, Frist Foundation Educator Awards, Job Skills Training, and Employment Program. |
| Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY KID'S |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 8:00AM AND 8:30AM (7/02/2011-9/24/2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ben Franklin hires an American teenaged boy, a young English lady and a French orphaned boy as reporters during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. Through these reporters and their travels to ordinary homes, battlefields from Virginia to Massachusetts and the royal courts of France and England, the viewer is exposed to the issues which prompted the colonies to seek freedom. Through the explanation of these issues by such historical figures as Jefferson and Paine, the viewer also learns the impact theses issues have on the lives of ordinary citizens. |
| Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 11:00AM (7/02/2011-9/24/2011) |
| 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 program features children engaging in various science projects and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science from multiple scientific fields. 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 answers. Examples of program episodes include studying various ecosystems, sea turtles, and rocket propulsion. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. |
| Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILL & DEWITT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 7:00AM AND 7:30AM (7/02/2011-9/24/2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Will and Dewitt, along with their human and animal friends, face challenges, such as the first day of school, or tying their shoes for the first time. They often overcome these challenges by means of their own brand of ingenuity and perseverance, mixed with an ample dose of joy and humor. The boy and his frog, just like real little kids, commonly make mistakes and errors of judgment which at the time may seem monumental, but serves as motivators of growth. Along with this essential kill based and pro social education, the series also gives viewers an opportunity to learn primary knowledge based skills. Along with Will and Dewitt, children work with the alphabet, language, numbers, directions, sequences and colors. |
| Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 2:30PM (7/02/2011-9/24/2011) |
| 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. | BASEBALL Highlights the pro social on and off the field activities of MLBs leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education NASPE, This Week in Baseball seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. |
| Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS @ 7:00AM (7/03/2011-9/25/2011) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series is designed to build problem solving and informational management skills and to model the pro social values and behaviors associated with enduring friendships and effective teamwork. Problem solving themes are illustrated in each episode which also demonstrate fundamental principles of gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information and using it to imagine, present and test plausible scenarios. It is the intent of the series to motivate children to see critical thinking and team problem solving as exciting, fun, and within their capacity. |
| Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | CAREER DAY |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS @ 7:30AM (7/03/2011-9/25/2011) |
| 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 show guides young people to potential career paths. This program best illustrates our commitment to family in this example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: What do I want to be when I grow up. |
| 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. |
WZTV LICENSEE, LLC
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