Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC 20554
Approved by OMB
3060-0754
FCC 398
Children's Television Programming Report

Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2001-03-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2001-04-06 08:58:24.863

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KATU (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
Portland OR MULTNOMAH 97232
Licensee Name
Fisher Broadcasting Inc.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
ABC Portland OR www.katu.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
21649 2007-02-01 00:00:00.0
Analog Core Programming
2. State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c). 3.88 hours
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? Y
(b) Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
TV Data Tribune Media Service TV Guide The Oregonian
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.
Title of Analog Core Program #1 Origin
DISNEY'S ONE SATURDAY MORNING NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 9-11A 11 2
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
120 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
This two-hour program block features three half-hour educational series in combination with various short-form educational elements. The latter include "Find Out Why" (physical science shorts produced in association with the National Science Foundation, "Great Minds...Think For Themselves" (American history segments voiced by Robin Williams), "What's My Name?" (facts about interesting figures in world history), "What's The Diff?" (game segments that teach visual discrimination and analytical skills), "Let's Go!" (geography and cultural information segments" and "Flyndiggery Do: Where'd It Go?" (short segments describing animal behavior.) "Disney's Recess" (2 episodes weekly) is a collection of animated stories about six fourth-grade children who attend public school. These children are an ethnically and gender-diverse group. Their experiences at Third Street School deliver messages about problems common to middle childhood: conflicts with authority figures, school and family rules, issues of fairness, peer pressure and coping with disappointment. A number of episodes revolve around class bullies, or "teacher's pets." Series episodes provide opportunities for parent/child discussions about values. "Disney's The Weekenders" introduces four twelve-year-olds who have been friends since kindergarten. They attend middle school in southern California and spend time together on weekends. Their family circumstances are diverse: Tino is the only son of a single mother; Carver is the middle child in an affluent African-American family; Tish comes from an Eastern European immigrant family and Lor is the only girl among fourteen sports-minded brothers. Stories explore topics such as parent/child relations, sibling rivalry, acculturation, competition vs. compromise, responsibility, honesty, peeer acceptance and loyalty. "Lloyd in Space" is the story of an alien boy who attends middle school in a galaxy far away. His mother, Nora, is the commander of the space station in Intrepidville, where Lloyd, his six-year-old sister Francine and his three buddies, Eddie, Kurt and Douglas, live. Nora is a single parent. Many of the stories are set at school and involve peer and friendship issues as well as school rules, procedures and authority conflicts. Episodes are designed to teach values, problem-solving, responsibility (as in a story about Lloyd's babysitting his younger sister, who runs away when he becomes overbearing, and several stories about taking responsibility for pets), and goal setting.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/27/01 1/27/01, 3-5P N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Preemption #2
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/20/01 N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
DISNEY'S PEPPER ANN NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 11-11:30A 010601-012701 2 2
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
10 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Pepper Ann is the daughter of a single working mother. She loves math and science and hopes to some day make a name for herself in biology or medicine. Pepper Ann and her Hazlenut Middle School friends demonstrate individuality, problem solving, perseverence, responsibility and creativity. While the primary educational focus of the series is building self-esteem - particularly that of girls - stories also break down gender and ethnic stereotypes and broaden the definition of "family."
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
4 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/27/01 1/28/01-11A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Preemption #2
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/20/01 N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
DISNEY'S TEACHER'S PET NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 11-11:30A 020301-033101 9 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Disney's Teacher's Pet" - via a magical transformation, nine-year-old Leonard Helperman's dog "Spot" discovers that he is able to talk and walk upright. He siezes the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong ambition: to go to school. Dressed in some of Leonard's clothes, Sport becomes "Scott Leadready," reveling in the challenge of learning fourth-grade spelling, math and history. The fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Helperman, is Leonard's mother. She is also a single parent. This series is built around the privilege of being able to attend school and the value of education. Stories teach honesty, cooperation, peer team work, problem solving, respect for rules - particularly in the school setting - and empathy. "Spot/Scott's" extraordinarily wide vocabulary introduces children to new vocabulary and its meaning in context.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
THE ANIMATED ADVENTURES OF SABRINA NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 11:30-12N 11 2
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Twelve-year-old Sabrina Spellman, who is half witch and half mortal, is being raised in a non-traditional family consisting of her Uncle Quigley and two young aunts. Series episodes explore social and developmental issues such as peer pressure/competition, loyalty and friendship, responsibility, honesty, facing fears, speaking up for one's beliefs, etc. Family issues such as divorce and remarriage and household rules are also addressed.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/27/01 1/28/01, 11:30A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Preemption #2
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/20/01 N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays, 10-10:30A 10 2
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Based on the classic "Winnie The Pooh" by author A.A. Milne, "The New Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh" depicts the everyday lives of Christopher Robin and his companions Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, Eyeore, Owl and Gopher. Series episodes deliver strong messages about honesty, responsibility, persistence, cooperative effort, friendship and caring. Many stories are designed to help young children distinguish between fantasy and reality and overcome common childhood fears.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
12 2 2
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
2/4/01 2/10/01, 12N Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Preemption #2
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
3/25/01 3/24/01, 12N Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
GAME WARDEN: WILDLIFE JOURNAL SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays, 10:30-11A 10 2
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
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
Game Warden: Wildlife Journal, is a weekly half-hour program dedicated to showcasing men and women around the world who preserve and protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. Viewers learn about the Game Warden's role in protecting Earth's resources, as well as learning about endangered animals, environmental concerns, and the monitoring and protection of natural resources.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
12 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
3/25/01 3/24/01, 12:30-1P Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Preemption #2
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
2/4/01 N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption SPORTS

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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.]
Sponsored Core Programming
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.]
Digital Core Programming
7. (a) State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.  
  (b) Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?  
  (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.  
    If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.  
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.  
  (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.  
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?  
  (b) Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
 
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.
    [There are no digital core program reports.]
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?  
  (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.  
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
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.]
Sponsored Core Programming
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.]
Other Matters
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
DISNEY'S ONE SATURDAY MORNING NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 9-11A 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
120 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
This two-hour program block features three half-hour educational series in combination with various short-form educational elements. The latter include "Find Out Why" (physical science shorts produced in association with the National Science Foundation, "Great Minds...Think For Themselves" (American history segments voiced by Robin Williams), "What's My Name?" (facts about interesting figures in world history), "What's The Diff?" (game segments that teach visual discrimination and analytical skills), "Let's Go!" (geography and cultural information segments" and "Flyndiggery Do: Where'd It Go?" (short segments describing animal behavior.) "Disney's Recess" (2 episodes weekly) is a collection of animated stories about six fourth-grade children who attend public school. These children are an ethnically and gender-diverse group. Their experiences at Third Street School deliver messages about problems common to middle childhood: conflicts with authority figures, school and family rules, issues of fairness, peer pressure and coping with disappointment. A number of episodes revolve around class bullies, or "teacher's pets." Series episodes provide opportunities for parent/child discussions about values. "Disney's The Weekenders" introduces four twelve-year-olds who have been friends since kindergarten. They attend middle school in southern California and spend time together on weekends. Their family circumstances are diverse: Tino is the only son of a single mother; Carver is the middle child in an affluent African-American family; Tish comes from an Eastern European immigrant family and Lor is the only girl among fourteen sports-minded brothers. Stories explore topics such as parent/child relations, sibling rivalry, acculturation, competition vs. compromise, responsibility, honesty, peeer acceptance and loyalty. "Lloyd in Space" is the story of an alien boy who attends middle school in a galaxy far away. His mother, Nora, is the commander of the space station in Intrepidville, where Lloyd, his six-year-old sister Francine and his three buddies, Eddie, Kurt and Douglas, live. Nora is a single parent. Many of the stories are set at school and involve peer and friendship issues as well as school rules, procedures and authority conflicts. Episodes are designed to teach values, problem-solving, responsibility (as in a story about Lloyd's babysitting his younger sister, who runs away when he becomes overbearing, and several stories about taking responsibility for pets), and goal setting.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
DISNEY'S TEACHER'S PET NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 11-11:30A 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Disney's Teacher's Pet" - via a magical transformation, nine-year-old Leonard Helperman's dog "Spot" discovers that he is able to talk and walk upright. He siezes the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong ambition: to go to school. Dressed in some of Leonard's clothes, Sport becomes "Scott Leadready," reveling in the challenge of learning fourth-grade spelling, math and history. The fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Helperman, is Leonard's mother. She is also a single parent. This series is built around the privilege of being able to attend school and the value of education. Stories teach honesty, cooperation, peer team work, problem solving, respect for rules - particularly in the school setting - and empathy. "Spot/Scott's" extraordinarily wide vocabulary introduces children to new vocabulary and its meaning in context.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
THE ANIMATED ADVENTURES OF SABRINA NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays, 11:30-12N 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Twelve-year-old Sabrina Spellman, who is half witch and half mortal, is being raised in a non-traditional family consisting of her Uncle Quigley and two young aunts. Series episodes explore social and developmental issues such as peer pressure/competition, loyalty and friendship, responsibility, honesty, facing fears, speaking up for one's beliefs, etc. Family issues such as divorce and remarriage and household rules are also addressed.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sundays, 10-10:30A 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Based on the classic "Winnie The Pooh" by author A.A. Milne, "The New Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh" depicts the everyday lives of Christopher Robin and his companions Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, Eyeore, Owl and Gopher. Series episodes deliver strong messages about honesty, responsibility, persistence, cooperative effort, friendship and caring. Many stories are designed to help young children distinguish between fantasy and reality and overcome common childhood fears.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
GAME WARDEN:WILDLIFE JOURNAL SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sundays, 10:30-11A 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
Game Warden: Wildlife Journal, is a weekly half-hour program dedicated to showcasing men and women around the world who preserve and protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. Viewers learn about the Game Warden's role in protecting Earth's resources, as well as learning about endangered animals, environmental concerns, and the monitoring and protection of natural resources.

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
Julie Mespelt 503-231-4295
Address E-mail Address
2153 NE Sandy Blvd.
City State ZIP Code
Portland OR

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.
On January 20, 2001, the ABC Television Network broadcast live coverage of the inauguration of President George W. Bush. We note in that the Commission has indicated that the preemption of core programs for the coverage of breaking news will not be deemed to affect a licensee's compliance with the Commission's children's television license renewal guidelines.

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
Fisher Broadcasting Inc.
Date
April 5, 2001
FCC Form 398
March 2006