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2.
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).
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3.00 hours
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3.
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(a)
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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. §73.673?
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Y
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(b)
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Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
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The Oregonian, Macrovision, VVinc, Tribune Media Services, TV Media, FYI Television, TV Guide, TV Click, Charter Communications, Portland Observer.
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4.
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Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
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Title of Analog Core Program #1
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Origin
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Dog Tales
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday 9:30am
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
|
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13 years
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16 years
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Y
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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The Content of Dog Tales includes dog safety and care tips, as well as
lessons on the responsibility of dog ownership. Dog Tales showcases
veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. The
series includes weekly recommended reading lists and promotes
children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests.
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Title of Analog Core Program #2
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Origin
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Animal Rescue
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday 10:00am
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Y
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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Animal Rescue's program content includes safety tips and information about a
wide spectrum of animals and their habitat. The program shows real
life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people
caring for , treating and helping various animals, as well as
exhibiting social responsibility while promoting strong personal and
community values.
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Title of Analog Core Program #3
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Origin
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Gladiators 2000
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday at 10:30am
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Y
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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American Gladiators 2000 is a kids competition program. Co-ed teams compete in
physical and intellectual challenges with the help of their Gladiator
coaches. The contestants are tested on their knowledge of a variety of
health and fitness topics such as nutrition, fitness, body knowledge
and teamwork.
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Title of Analog Core Program #4
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Origin
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Saved By The Bell
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday 11:00am
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12
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1
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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13 years
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16 years
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Y
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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The stories and experiences of the shows characters are told through a
teenagers point of view. Weekly themes deal with fundamentally
important issues of peer pressure, self esteem, tolerance and
acceptance.
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Total Times Aired
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Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
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13
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1
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1
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| Preemption #1 |
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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3/28/09 Episode #AFQ19
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3/28/09 at 1:30pm
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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Title of Analog Core Program #5
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Origin
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Saved By The Bell
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday at 11:30am
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12
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1
|
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
|
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30 minutes
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From
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To
|
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13 years
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16 years
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Y
|
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The stories and experiences of the shows characters are told through a
teenagers point of view. Weekly themes deal with fundamentally
important issues of peer pressure, self esteem, tolerance and
acceptance.
|
|
Total Times Aired
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Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
|
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13
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1
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1
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| Preemption #1 |
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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3/28/09 Episode #AFR07
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3/28/09 at 2:00pm
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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Title of Analog Core Program #6
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Origin
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Made In Hollywood: Teen Edition
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday at 12:00pm
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10
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3
|
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
|
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30 minutes
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From
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To
|
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13 years
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16 years
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Y
|
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
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"Made In Hollywood" is a behind-the-scenes entertainment news magazine series
showcasing how and why movies are Made in Hollywood. "Made
In Hollywood : Teen Edition" segments range from coverage of the
Dreamworks Animation team, Producer Lauren Schuler Donner, Actors Shia
LaBeouf, Elijah Wood & Dakota Fanning, Casting Directors Jane
Jenkins & Janet Hirschenson, Composer Harry Gregson-Williams and
Grammy-winning Songwriter Diane Warren. The educational/informational
weekly series introduces the younger demographic to behind-the-scenes
filmmaking, special effects techniques and career opportunities
focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the motion
picture industry.
|
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Total Times Aired
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Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
|
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13
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3
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3
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| Preemption #1 |
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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1/24/09 Episode #310
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1/24/09 at 3:30pm
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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| Preemption #2 |
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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2/21/09 Episode #310R
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2/21/09 at 2:00pm
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
|
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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| Preemption #3 |
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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3/28/09 Episode #316
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3/28/09 at 2:30pm
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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7.
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(a)
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.
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3.00 hours
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(b)
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Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?
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Y
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(c)
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If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.
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Y
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If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.
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(None Required)
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8.
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(a)
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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.
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0.00 hours
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(b)
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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. §73.671.
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0.00 hours
|
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9.
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(a)
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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. §73.673?
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Y
|
|
|
(b)
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Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
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The Oregonian, Macrovision, VVinc, Tribune Media Services, TV Media, FYI Television, TV Guide, TV Click, Charter Communications, Portland Observer.
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10.
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Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
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|
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[There are no digital core program reports.]
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11.
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(a)
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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 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?
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Y
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(b)
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If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of
repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved
were aired.
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(None Required)
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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14.
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Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming.
Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
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Title of Planned Core Program #1
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Origin
|
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Dog Tales
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SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
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Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturday at 9:30am
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13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
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From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The Content of Dog Tales includes dog safety and care tips, as well as
lessons on the responsibility of dog ownership. Dog Tales showcases
veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. The
series includes weekly recommended reading lists and promotes
children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #2
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Origin
|
|
Animal Rescue
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SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturday at 10:00am
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13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
Animal Rescue's program content includes safety tips and information about a
wide spectrum of animals and their habitat. The program shows real
life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people
caring for , treating and helping various animals, as well as
exhibiting social responsibility while promoting strong personal and
community values.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #3
|
Origin
|
|
Gladiators 2000
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 10:30am
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
American Gladiators 2000 is a kids competition program. Co-ed teams compete in
physical and intellectual challenges with the help of their Gladiator
coaches. The contestants are tested on their knowledge of a variety of
health and fitness topics such as nutrition, fitness, body knowledge
and teamwork.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #4
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Origin
|
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Saved By the Bell
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 11:00am
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The stories and experiences of the shows characters are told through a
teenagers point of view. Weekly themes deal with fundamentally
important issues of peer pressure, self esteem, tolerance and
acceptance.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #5
|
Origin
|
|
Saved By the Bell
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturdays at 11:30am
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
The stories and experiences of the shows characters are told through a
teenagers point of view. Weekly themes deal with fundamentally
important issues of peer pressure, self esteem, tolerance and
acceptance.
|
|
Title of Planned Core Program #6
|
Origin
|
|
Made In Hollywood: Teen Edition
|
SYNDICATED
|
|
Regular Schedule
|
Total Times to be Aired
|
|
Saturday at 12:00pm
|
13
|
|
Length of Program
|
Age of Target Audience
|
|
30 minutes
|
From
|
To
|
|
13 years
|
16 years
|
|
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
|
|
"Made In Hollywood" is a behind-the-scenes entertainment news magazine series
showcasing how and why movies are Made in Hollywood. "Made
In Hollywood : Teen Edition" segments range from coverage of the
Dreamworks Animation team, Producer Lauren Schuler Donner, Actors Shia
LaBeouf, Elijah Wood & Dakota Fanning, Casting Directors Jane
Jenkins & Janet Hirschenson, Composer Harry Gregson-Williams and
Grammy-winning Songwriter Diane Warren. The educational/informational
weekly series introduces the younger demographic to behind-the-scenes
filmmaking, special effects techniques and career opportunities
focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the motion
picture industry.
|
|
|
15.
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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. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?
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Y
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16.
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Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
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Name
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Telephone Number
|
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Mary Warner
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503-548-6640
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Address
|
E-mail Address
|
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14975 NW Greenbrier Parkway
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mary.warner@meredith.com
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City
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State
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ZIP Code
|
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Beaverton
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OR
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97006
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17.
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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 non-core 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. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
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After due review of internal station records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers, the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with the FCC's commercial limits in childrens programs, as specified at 47 C.F.R. Section 73.670, with respect to all programs specifically designed for children ages twelve and under. The station did not broadcast any programs targeted to children 12 and under during the quarter covered by this report.
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WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).
I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
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Name of Licensee
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Signature
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Meredith Corporation
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Date
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04/08/2009
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