Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2001-03-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2001-04-09 17:17:06.803

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WFSB	3 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		HARTFORD	CT	HARTFORD	06103

Licensee Name
MEREDITH CORPORATION
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
CBS		Hartford-New Haven		WWW.WFSB.COM

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
53115				2007-04-01 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).	3.00 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 GUIDE, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICE, TV DATA TECHNOLOGIES, HARTFORD COURANT, NEW HAVEN REGISTER, JOURNAL INQUIRER, WATERBURY REPUBLICAN, NEWSDAY
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 BLUES CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAY, 9:00 - 9:30 AM 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series, a young adult host together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler, brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objective includes encouraging preschoolers creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for furture learning. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? Sat, 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 OTHER NEWS Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAY, 9:30 - 10:00 AM 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series 7-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion, Boots, invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objective of this program are to assist children in developing their probem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? Saturday, 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 OTHER NEWS Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin LITTLE BEAR NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAYS 10:00 - 10:30 AM 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based on the famous books written by Else Homelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, this series follows the spirited adventures of its curious, imaginative and inventive character, Little Bear, and his childhood friends. From the safety of his loving home and family, Little Bear explores his world and learns new things about himself and others, seeking a small measure of independence within a protected environment. The objectives of the program are to encourage preschoolers to be curious, creative and imaginative and to illustrate for them the value of good relationships with parents and friends and of such traits as loyalty, generosity and empathy. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? Saturday, 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 OTHER NEWS Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAYS 10:30 - 11:00 AM 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This is an animated series based on children's books written by Bill Cosby that examines life through the eyes of a 5-year-old boy eager to understand his world. Each episode contains two stories in which Little Bill is faced with a challenge or problem - whether emotional, social or physical - he must solve. The objectives of this series are to help them develop their social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? Saturday, 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 OTHER NEWS Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin FRANKLIN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAYS, 11:00 - 11:30 AM 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based on a series by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, this program features the adventures of the turtle, Franklin, and his friends, Bear, Snail, Rabbit and Goose. The objectives of the program are to present to young viewers age-appropriate moral dilemmas and addressing issues; such as the meaning of right and wrong, the purposes of rules and the consequences of following or not follwing them, and the values inherent in telling the truth, and to teach viewers important social values; such as cooperation and compromise, fairness, responsibility, self-respect and respect for others. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? Saturday, 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 OTHER NEWS Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin KIPPER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAYS 11:30 - 12:00 AM 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This series, based on the children's books by author/illustrator, Mick Inkpen, follows a little dog, Kipper, and his friends. Fueled by Kipper's active imagination, a simple scenario at the start of each episode leads into a story of fantasy and humor, intended to help viewers to explore their feelings and thoughts, as well as use their imagination. The objectives of the program are to assist preschoolers in their personal and social development, encourage them to test their own skills and abilities, and introduce them to concepts of cooperation with and care for others. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? Saturday, 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 OTHER NEWS

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.
	(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.

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 LITTLE BEAR NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAYS 9:00 - 9:30 AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based on the famous books written by Else Homelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, this series follows the spirited adventures of its curious, imaginative and inventive character, Little Bear, and his childhood friends. From the safety of his loving home and family, Little Bear explores his world and learns new things about himself and others, seeking a small measure of independence within a protected environment. The objectives of the program are to encourage preschoolers to be curious, creative and imaginative and to illustrate for them the value of good relationships with parents and friends and of such traits as loyalty, generosity and empathy. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAYS 9:30 - 10:00 AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series 7-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion, Boots, invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objective of this program are to assist children in developing their probem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin BLUES CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAYS 10:00 - 10:30 AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series, a young adult host together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler, brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objective includes encouraging preschoolers creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for furture learning. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAYS 10:30 - 11:00 AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This is an animated series based on children's books written by Bill Cosby that examines life through the eyes of a 5-year-old boy eager to understand his world. Each episode contains two stories in which Little Bill is faced with a challenge or problem - whether emotional, social or physical - he must solve. The objectives of this series are to help them develop their social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin FRANKLIN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAYS 11:00 - 11:30 AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based on a series by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, this program features the adventures of the turtle, Franklin, and his friends, Bear, Snail, Rabbit and Goose. The objectives of the program are to present to young viewers age-appropriate moral dilemmas and addressing issues; such as the meaning of right and wrong, the purposes of rules and the consequences of following or not follwing them, and the values inherent in telling the truth, and to teach viewers important social values; such as cooperation and compromise, fairness, responsibility, self-respect and respect for others. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin KIPPER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAYS 11:30 AM - 12:00 N 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This series, based on the children's books by author/illustrator, Mick Inkpen, follows a little dog, Kipper, and his friends. Fueled by Kipper's active imagination, a simple scenario at the start of each episode leads into a story of fantasy and humor, intended to help viewers to explore their feelings and thoughts, as well as use their imagination. The objectives of the program are to assist preschoolers in their personal and social development, encourage them to test their own skills and abilities, and introduce them to concepts of cooperation with and care for others. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose.
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 MARY C. MOONEN 860-244-1634 Address E-mail Address 3 CONSTITUTION PLAZA MMOONEN@MDP.COM City State ZIP Code HARTFORD CT
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.
		WFSB aired 2,340 Public Service Announcements designed for children both locally and on the Network. These public service announcements are part of a general rotation and run in all dayparts. WFSB conducted several tours, as well as anchor apperances to schools this quarter. A further description of the PSA's aired by the station and other non-broadcast efforts are contained in a report which is mainatined in the station's Chirldren's Television File, and is available for review by the Commission upon request. Although WFSB has scheduled 3 hours of educational/information programming for broadcast during "core" time periods, on Saturday, January 20, 2001 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Blues Clues, Dora The Explorer, Little Bear, Little Bill, Franklin, and Kipper were preempted due to CBS News Inauguration Day Coverage.
		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 MEREDITH CORPORATION Date APRIL 9, 2001