Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2012-03-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2012-04-04 16:13:42.96

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WJSU-TV	(analog) 40 (digital)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Anniston	AL	Calhoun	36202

Licensee Name
TV Alabama Inc.
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
ABC		Birmingham		www.abc3340.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
56642				2013-04-01 00:00:00.0

2.		State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).
3.	(a)	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?
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
4.		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.
		[There are no analog core program reports.]

5.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
		[There are no analog non-core program reports.]

6.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]

7.	(a)	State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.	3.00 hours
	(b)	Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?	Y
	(c)	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.	Y
		If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.	(None Required)
8.	(a)	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.	168.00 hours
	(b)	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.	3.50 hours
9.	(a)	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?	Y
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
		TV Guide, Birmingham News, Tribune Media, ABC 33/40 Website
10.		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.
		Title of Digital Core Program #1 Origin Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 7:00-7:30 AM CT (40.1) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna epitomizes the gold standard in E/I Programming, and in Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown, he engages animal lovers in a fun and fresh new format. Each week, Jack counts down from ten to one in endless categories that offer unique lessons about the world's animals. As America's most celebrated wildlife teacher, Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown unleashes the power of television in this interactive celebration of the animals with which we share our planet. Title of Digital Core Program #2 Origin Ocean Mysteries With Jeff Corwin SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays 7:30-8:00 AM CT (40.1) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based at the world's largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Jeff, supported by a team of Georgia Aquarium experts, takes us below the surface to explore the Earth's least understood resource, our oceans. Corwin will reveal countless animals that live, work and play beneath the sea, allowing viewers to connect with aquatic animals and learn how important they are to all life on our planet. We'll dive with Jeff to discover misunderstood sharks and discover if prehistoric sea creatures are still alive. Ocean Mysteries is a riveting undersea adventure where the depths of the ocean open up along with our imagination. Title of Digital Core Program #3 Origin Born To Explore SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays 8:00-8:30 AM CT (40.1) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Renowned adventurer and the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese is Born To Explore. Every week, Wiese uncovers amazing facts of nature and man-made treasures. Richard likes to look up, sideways and around, and his inquisitive nature is contagious. As Richard says, "There should never be a disconnect between us and our world. Once we start exploring, it's amazing what's been right in front of us all along." As the Registered Climbing Guide for teens at The Museum of Natural History, Richard is the ultimate social studies teacher and ABC Weekend Adventure's real life Indiana Jones. Title of Digital Core Program #4 Origin Everyday Health SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays 8:30-9:00 AM CT (40.1) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Everyday Health is a program designed for children 13 to 16 years of age. This program offers healthy tips for children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Everyday Health gives daily exercise tips, healthy snacks along with good daily hygiene. Title of Digital Core Program #5 Origin Food For Thought With Claire Thomas SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays 9:00-9:30 AM CT (40.1) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Host Claire Thomas is passionate about food, and her culinary creations are inspired by everyday life. Claire believes creative inspiration can come from any place at any time, whether it be from family, or friends, or even bloggers. Each week, Claire brings her kitchen to the streets and communities, where people live and work exploring new ideas, trends and ways for teens to enjoy good food while pursuing a healthy lifestyle. A native Californian, Claire sees food as a uniting force with our environment, family and friends. Title of Digital Core Program #6 Origin Culture Click SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays 9:00-9:30 AM CT (33.1) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Culture Click is a hip social studies experience hosted by Nzinga Blake. A rising star from E! Entertainment, the web is just the starting point for Nzinga in her quest for knowledge. Culture Click is a highly interactive journey that evokes curiosity about our world. Produced in a stylized news magazine format, Nzinga will teach in a completely modern environment instantly connecting information as it travels through different decades. Six degrees of separation takes on a whole new meaning, and there's no limit to what viewers will learn when they experience Culture Click. Title of Digital Core Program #7 Origin Aqua Kids Adventure SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Monday-Sunday 10:00-10:30 AM CT (40.2) 91 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Aqua Kids Adventures has compelling content that works across cultures and aims to grow awareness and participation in all water activities for kids across America. Aqua Kids travels the planet visiting a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent of motivating other kids to become active citizens on the issues of pollution of water environments.
11.	(a)	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?	Y
	(b)	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.	(None Required)

12.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program.
		[There are no digital non-core program reports.]

13.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.]

14.		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.
		Title of Planned Core Program #1 Origin Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays 7:00-7:30 AM CT (40.1) 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 Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna epitomizes the gold standard in E/I Programming, and in Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown, he engages animal lovers in a fun and fresh new format. Each week, Jack counts down from ten to one in endless categories that offer unique lessons about the world's animals. As America's most celebrated wildlife teacher, Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown unleashes the power of television in this interactive celebration of the animals with which we share our planet. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin Ocean Mysteries With Jeff Corwin SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays 7:30-8:00 AM CT (40.1) 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 Based at the world's largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Jeff, supported by a team of Georgia Aquarium experts, takes us below the surface to explore the Earth's least understood resource, our oceans. Corwin will reveal countless animals that live, work and play beneath the sea, allowing viewers to connect with aquatic animals and learn how important they are to all life on our planet. We'll dive with Jeff to discover misunderstood sharks and discover if prehistoric sea creatures are still alive. Ocean Mysteries is a riveting undersea adventure where the depths of the ocean open up along with our imagination. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin Born To Explore SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays 8:00-8:30 AM CT (40.1) 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 Renowned adventurer and the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese is Born To Explore. Every week, Wiese uncovers amazing facts of nature and man-made treasures. Richard likes to look up, sideways and around, and his inquisitive nature is contagious. As Richard says, "There should never be a disconnect between us and our world. Once we start exploring, it's amazing what's been right in front of us all along." As the Registered Climbing Guide for teens at The Museum of Natural History, Richard is the ultimate social studies teacher and ABC Weekend Adventure's real life Indiana Jones. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin Sea Rescue SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays 8:30-9:00 AM CT (40.1) 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 "Sea Rescue," demonstrates the rehabilitation - and the return to the wild - of rescued marine animals. Every day is a new adventure, whether airlifting a manatee by helicopter out of the Everglades, replicating mother's milk for an orphaned gray whale, or creating a back brace for a stranded pilot whale with scoliosis," Sea Worlds Rescue team works round the clock. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin Everyday Health SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays 9:00-9:30 AM CT (40.1) 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 Everyday Health is a program designed for children 13 to 16 years of age. This program offers healthy tips for children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Everyday Health gives daily exercise tips, healthy snacks along with good daily hygiene. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin Food For Thought With Claire Thomas SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sundays 9:00-9:30 AM CT (40.1) 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 Host Claire Thomas is passionate about food, and her culinary creations are inspired by everyday life. Claire believes creative inspiration can come from any place at any time, whether it be from family, or friends, or even bloggers. Each week, Claire brings her kitchen to the streets and communities, where people live and work exploring new ideas, trends and ways for teens to enjoy good food while pursuing a healthy lifestyle. A native Californian, Claire sees food as a uniting force with our environment, family and friends. Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin Aqua Kids Adventure SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Monday - Sunday 10:00-10:30 AM CT (40.2) 91 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 Aqua Kids Adventures has compelling content that works across cultures and aims to grow awareness and participation in all water activities for kids across America. Aqua Kids travels the planet visiting a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent of motivating other kids to become active citizens on the issues of pollution of water environments.
15.		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)?	Y
16.		Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
		Name Telephone Number Vicki Jones (205) 403-3344 Address E-mail Address 800 Concourse Pkwy Suite 200 vickij@abc3340.com City State ZIP Code Birmingham AL 35244
17.		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.
		1. The correct answer to #7 (b) is NO, however to enable to submit option of this form, it was necessary to provide a YES response. 2. WJSU-TV aka ABC 33/40 produced and education DVD and website project that we have entitled " The ABC's of Weather". This DVD was designed to enhance student's weather knowledge in a variety of ways: visiting the classroom, covering weather information with a slide show and some hands on experiments, and providing a place to go to learn more about Alabama's weather. This DVD answers common questions, not so common questions, and some interesting facts about Alabama's weather. This is a very useful resource for students and teachers alike. Each chapter of the DVD is meant to provide insight into how weather works, why the weather is so variable, severe weather safety, and a look inside our weather office. Our meteorologists visits hundreds of schools each year. We put a lot of information in front of students hoping to leave them with a lasting excitement about science and some great weather knowledge. This DVD an web project area is a fresh change of pace for us, allowing us to not only have face to face conversations about how wonderful science is, but we also now have something concrete and fun for the students to use in class and at home. It is our way of sharing as much information as possible in the information age. The ABC's of Weather DVD was approved by the state of Alabama to be added as part of all schools curriculum for school age students 9-2 years old. The DVD became part of the school cirriculum in the 2008-2009 school year. AMSTI acted as the circulatory for this DVD to all schools in the state.
		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.
		Name of Licensee Signature TV Alabama Inc. Date 04/04/2012