Children's Television Programming Report
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Approved by OMB (Office of Management and Budget) 3060-0928 January 2015 (REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report FRN: 0009961889 File Number: 0000019644 Submit Date: 01/05/2017 Call Sign: WHTM-TV Facility ID: 72326 City: HARRISBURG State: PA Service: Full Service Television Purpose: Children's TV Programming Report Status: Received Status Date: 01/05/2017 Filing Status: Active Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2016 General Section Question Response Information Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being No filed with this application? Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information Applicant Information Applicant Applicant Address Phone Email Type WHTM ACQUISITION LLC Henry Gola +1 (804) 887- regulatoryaffairs@mediageneral. Company Doing Business As: WHTM 333 EAST 5049 com ACQUISITION LLC FRANKLIN ST. RICHMOND, VA 23219 United States Contact Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type Representatives Henry Gola Lisa Manning +1 (804) 887- hgola@mediageneral. Legal (1) Associate General One West Exchange Street, 5049 com Representative Counsel Suite 5A Media General, Inc. Providence, RI 02903 United States Children's Section Question Response Television Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation Information Affiliated network ABC Nielsen DMA Harrisburg-Lncstr-Leb-York Web Home Page Address www.abc27.com Digital Core Question Response Programming State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program 3.0 stream State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the 336.0 station on other than its main program stream State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its 6.0 main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication Yes of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional Yes 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? Digital Core Digital Core Programs(14) Program (1 of 14) Response Program Title Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown (27.1) Origination Syndicated Days/Times Saturdays, 9:00AM-9:30AM Program Regularly Scheduled Total times 14 aired at regularly scheduled time Total times 14 aired Number of 0 Preemptions Number of 0 Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of 0 Preemptions Rescheduled Length of 30 mins Program Age of Target 13 years to 16 years Child Audience Describe the (27.1) Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of educational the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights and his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a informational different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' objective of 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As the program Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing and how it viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal meets the kingdom. definition of Core Programming. Does the Yes Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Digital Core Program (2 of 14) Response Program Title Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin (27.1) Origination Syndicated Days/Times Program Saturdays, 9:30AM-10:00AM Regularly Scheduled Total times aired at 14 regularly scheduled time Total times aired 14 Number of Preemptions 0 Number of Preemptions 0 for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions 0 Rescheduled Length of Program 30 mins Age of Target Child 13 years to 16 years Audience Describe the educational (27.1) Produced for viewers aged 13-16, and the whole family, Ocean Treks is hosted by award- and informational winning television host, Jeff Corwin. In this weekly half-hour series, Jeff embarks on journeys to objective of the program fascinating global locations most people have only dreamed of visiting. Each episode brings Jeff and how it meets the to a unique area of the world where he will explore the area's natural wonders to bring viewers definition of Core closer to nature, wildlife and man-made treasures. Programming. Does the Licensee Yes identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Digital Core Program (3 of 14) Response Program Title Sea Rescue (27.1) Origination Syndicated Days/Times Saturdays, 10:00AM-10:30AM Program Regularly Scheduled Total times aired at 14 regularly scheduled time Total times aired 14 Number of 0 Preemptions Number of 0 Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of 0 Preemptions Rescheduled Length of Program 30 mins Age of Target 13 years to 16 years Child Audience Describe the (27.1) The half-hour weekly series, Sea Rescue features the rescue, rehabilitation and in many educational and instances, release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16, Sea Rescue offers informational educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue objective of the and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: program and how rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the it meets the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. definition of Core Programming. Does the Licensee Yes identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Digital Core Program (4 of 14) Response Program Title Wildlife Docs (27.1) Origination Syndicated Days/Times Saturdays, 10:30AM-11:00AM Program Regularly Scheduled Total times aired at 14 regularly scheduled time Total times aired 14 Number of 0 Preemptions Number of 0 Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of 0 Preemptions Rescheduled Length of Program 30 mins Age of Target Child 13 years to 16 years Audience Describe the (27.1) The half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, educational and exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to informational treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and informational objective of the program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our program and how it Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and meets the definition quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. of Core Programming. Does the Licensee Yes identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Digital Core Program (5 of 14) Response Program Title Rock the Park (27.1) Origination Syndicated Days/Times Program Saturdays, 11:00AM-11:30AM Regularly Scheduled Total times aired at 13 regularly scheduled time Total times aired 14 Number of 1 Preemptions Number of 1 Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of 1 Preemptions Rescheduled Length of Program 30 mins Age of Target Child 13 years to 16 years Audience Describe the (27.1) Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program taps into America's educational and love affair with our national parks. Hosts Jack Steward and Colton Smith come face to face with informational objective nature and some of the most awe-inspiring places on earth. The series will inspire Americans to of the program and get on the road and remind viewers that the national parks are one of America's greatest national how it meets the gifts to the world. Rock the Park was preempted on 12/31 due to ABC's airing of the Citrus Bowl. definition of Core Programming. Does the Licensee Yes identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E /I? Digital Preemption Programs #1 Questions Response Title of Program Rock the Park List date and time rescheduled 01/01/2017 10:00 AM Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes Date Preempted 2016-12-31 Episode # #306 Reason for Preemption Sports Digital Core Program (6 of 14) Response Program Title Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner(27.1) Origination Syndicated Days/Times Saturdays, 11:30AM-12:00PM Program Regularly Scheduled Total times aired 13 at regularly scheduled time Total times aired 14 Number of 1 Preemptions Number of 1 Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of 1 Preemptions Rescheduled Length of Program 30 mins Age of Target 13 years to 16 years Child Audience Describe the (27.1) This is a live action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as informational Tim, animal expert and wildlife park manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. objective of the Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of program and how creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox and even a it meets the newly discovered species of birds.