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

FRN:
0008677247
File Number:
CPR-127879
Submit Date:
01/13/2012
Call Sign:
WFVX-LD
Facility ID:
15287
City:
BANGOR
State:
ME
Service:
Low Power Digital TV
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/13/2012
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2011

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 FOX
Nielsen DMA Bangor
Web Home Page Address http://www.wvii.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 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(12)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 12) Response
Program Title Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday at 8:00 AM EST and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM EST
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is based around Jack traveling the world with his friends and family, taking the viewer to this favorite destinations and introducing them to new and amazing creatures each week. Through his travels he raises awareness of different cultures, geography and animals.
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 Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday at 8:30 AM EST
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. Viewers learn about how all wild creatures including man are interconnected. Wild America propels the viewer into the lives of wild creatures through the animals own eye view.
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 Mad About
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday at 9:00 AM EST
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. Provides core programming in the area of finance, literacy, nutrition, earth science, ecology, health, life skills and fitness that tie to state and federal educational standards. Explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the environment.
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 EKS Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays at 9:00 AM EST
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. News and current events are put into an educational and fun format. The anchors and reporters of the newscasts are a diverse group of children.
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 Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday at 9:00 AM EST
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 is a half hour live action program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents.
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 Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday at 8:30 AM EST
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. Viewers learn about how all wild creatures including man are interconnected. Wild America propels the viewer into the lives of wild creatures through the animals own eye view.
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 Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays at 9:00 AM EST
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 is a half hour live action program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents.
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 Mystery Hunters
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays at 9:00 AM EST
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 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teenage Hosts Araya and Christina investigate real life reports of mysteries such as ghosts, monsters, vampires, and UFO's. They use scientific methods to try and find plausible explanations for the sightings and eye witness accounts that trigger these investigations.
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 EKN Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays at 9:00 AM EST
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. News and current events are put into an educational and fun format. The anchors and reporters of the newscasts are a diverse group of children.
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 Mad About
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays at 9:00 AM EST
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. Provides core programming in the area of finance, literacy, nutrition, earth science, ecology, health, life skills and fitness that tie to state and federal educational standards. Explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the environment.
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 Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday at 8:00 am EST and Tuesday at 9:00 AM EST
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 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series is based around Jack traveling the world with his friends and family, taking the viewer to this favorite destinations and introducing them to new and amazing creatures each week. Through his travels he raises awareness of different cultures, geography and animals.
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 Mystery Hunters
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday at 9:00 AM
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 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teenage Hosts Araya and Christina investigate real life reports of mysteries such as ghosts, monsters, vampires, and UFO's. They use scientific methods to try and find plausible explanations for the sightings and eye witness accounts that trigger these investigations.
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 Stacey Kinney
Address 371 Target Industrial Circle
City Bangor
State ME
Zip 04401
Telephone Number 207-945-6457
Email Address skinney@wvii.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. The digital channel number in the header should be 7.2, there is not enough space to put this in. The programming on WFVX-LP is simulcast on the second station of our sister station WVII.

Other Matters (6)

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Other Matters (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays at 8:30 AM EST
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. Viewers learn about how all wild creatures including man are interconnected. Wild America propels the viewer into the lives of wild creatures through the animals own eye view. This will be broadcast on both stations
Other Matters (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Animal Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesdays at 9:00 AM EST
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 is a half hour live action program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents.
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title EKN Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays at 9:00 AM EST
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. News and current events are put into an educational and fun format. The anchors and reporters of the newscasts are a diverse group of children. This will be broadcast on both stations
Other Matters (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Mad About
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays at 9:00 AM EST
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. Provides core programming in the area of finance, literacy, nutrition, earth science, ecology, health, life skills and fitness that tie to state and federal educational standards. Explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the environment.
Other Matters (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fridays at 9:00 AM
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. Teenage Hosts Araya and Christina investigate real life reports of mysteries such as ghosts, monsters, vampires, and UFO's. They use scientific methods to try and find plausible explanations for the sightings and eye witness accounts that trigger these investigations.
Other Matters (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday at 8:00 AM EST And Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 series is based around Jack traveling the world with his friends and family, taking the viewer to this favorite destinations and introducing them to new and amazing creatures each week. Through his travels he raises awareness of different cultures, geography and animals. This will be broadcast on both stations

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.

ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING III LLC.


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