Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2001-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2002-01-10 15:46:25.81

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WSMV	4 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		NASHVILLE	TN	DAVIDSON	37209

Licensee Name
MEREDITH CORPORATION
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC		Nashville

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
41232				2005-08-01 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).	3.50 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, TV Data, Tribune Media, The Tennessean, Preview, Video Viewing
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 CITY GUYS (A) NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday @ 9:00 AM 13 0 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 The educational objective of this program is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in the story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by the end of each pisode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to the audience which may fall into one or more categories - intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. The message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. This objective is achieved in this series by exploring the pressures of living in a big city environment where situations are sometimes so difficult and challenging, kids have to learn sophisicated and responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused. The series follows the encounters and problem-solving of two young men through an eventful school year at Manhattan High and shows teens how to work with their principal, family and friends to be successful. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin ALL ABOUT US NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday @ 9:30 AM 13 0 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 The educational objective of this program is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in rhe story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by the end of each episode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to the audience which may fall into one or more categories--intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. The message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. This objective is achieved in this series by exploring the pressures of living in a big city environment. Kids have to learn sophisticated and responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin JUST DEAL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday @10:00 AM 13 0 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 This series focuses on the development of three teens who are uniquely different from one another yet forge deep bonds of friendship through their shared interests and problems. As these three navigate their way through high school, they will deal with all the important issues of adolescence, modeling their problem-solving and desicion-making for the teen audience. The overarching goal of this series is to take the viewer from one level of knowledge to a more informed or higher level of knowledge within each episode. This is achieved through the storylines, where one or more of the three main characters will demonstrate active problem-solving and decision-making related to a specific topic. Each week, embedded in an evolving, continuous process of friendship and values clarification, a character will deal with a specific challenge. Topics will include, for example, racial identity, understanding and accepting loss, facing failure, effective communication, conflict management, personal responsibility, service to others, trust and betrayal, academic achievement, life balance, and tolerance. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin SKATE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday @ 10:30 AM (10/6-11/17/01) 7 0 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 The show focuses on the overarching challenge of teens--accepting the reality that they must develop a sense of personal responsibility and life purpose even though they will always be tested to embrace a culture of bravado and risk. Each week, the story takes the audience from one level of knowledge to another as the main character and his friends learn how to establish priorities, become professional about their work, and develop a good sense of judgement about people and situations. Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin CITY GUYS (B) NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday @ 10:30 AM Beginning on 11/24/01 6 0 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 The educational objective of this program is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in the story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by the end of each episode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to the audience which may fall into one or more categories - intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. The message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. This objective is achieved in this series by exploring the pressures of living in a big city environment where situations are sometimes so difficult and challenging, kids have to learn sophisicated and responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused. The series follows the encounters and problem-solving of two young men through an eventful school year at Manhattan High and shows teens how to work with their principal, family and friends to be successful. Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin CH.4 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SHOW LOCAL Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday @ 11:00 AM 13 0 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 Produced for children the ages of 13-16 years of age to educate and promote school completion, community service, cooperation, leadership, healthful practices, athletics, positive reinforcement and overcoming adversity. Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin INSIDE STUFF NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday @ 11:30 AM 13 0 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 The educational objective of this program is to introduce the teen audience to the pro-social, off-court activities of basketball players and other individuals, and to individuals who have overcome various obstacles in order to achieve their goals. The program segments are based on a curriculum inspired by the U.S. Department of Education's Goals 2000, with particular focus on messages encouraging the following values: school completion, community service, cooperation, tolerance of differences, healthful practices and athletics, peaceful conflict resolutions and global awareness. These educational and informational messages are conveyed primarily through real life examples, interviews and commentary by the programs's hosts. Title of Analog Core Program #8 Origin JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sunday @ 9:30 AM 13 0 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 A live action program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Each episode, the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. He talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.

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.
		Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin CITY GUYS(B) NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays @ 6:30 AM 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 , 11/11, 11/18, Moved to Saturdays @ 10:30 AM on 11/24/01 6 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y Description of Program The educational objective of this program is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in the story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by the end of each episode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to the audience which may fall into one or more categories - intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. The message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. This objective is achieved in this series by exploring the pressures of living in a big city environment where situations are sometimes so difficult and challenging, kids have to learn sophisicated and responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused. The series follows the encounters and problem-solving of two young men through an eventful school year at Manhattan High and shows teens how to work with their principal, family and friends to be successful. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)   Title of Analog Non-Core Program #2 Origin SKATE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sunday @ 6:30 AM Beginning on 11/25/01 6 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y Description of Program The show focuses on the overarching challenge of teens--accepting the reality that they must develop a sense of personal responsibility and life purpose even though they will always be tested to embrace a culture of bravado and risk. Each week, the story takes the audience from one level of knowledge to another as the main character and his friends learn how to establish priorities, become professional about their work, and develop a good sense of judgement about people and situations. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)

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 CITY GUYS (A) NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday @ 9:00 AM 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 educational objective of this program is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in the story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by the end of each episode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to the audience which may fall into one or more categories - intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. The message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. This objective is achieved in this series by exploring the pressures of living in a big city environment where situations are sometimes so difficult and challenging, kids have to learn sophisicated and responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused. The series follows the encounters and problem-solving of two young men through an eventful school year at Manhattan High and shows teens how to work with their principal, family and friends to be successful. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin ALL ABOUT US NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday @ 9:30 AM 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 educational objective of this program is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in rhe story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by the end of each episode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to the audience which may fall into one or more categories--intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. The message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. This objective is achieved in this series by exploring the pressures of living in a big city environment. Kids have to learn sophisticated and responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin JUST DEAL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday @ 10:00 AM 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 This series focuses on the development of three teens who are uniquely different from one another yet forge deep bonds of friendship through their shared interests and problems. As these three navigate their way through high school, they will deal with all the important issues of adolescence, modeling their problem-solving and desicion-making for the teen audience. The overarching goal of this series is to take the viewer from one level of knowledge to a more informed or higher level of knowledge within each episode. This is achieved through the storylines, where one or more of the three main characters will demonstrate active problem-solving and decision-making related to a specific topic. Each week, embedded in an evolving, continuous process of friendship and values clarification, a character will deal with a specific challenge. Topics will include, for example, racial identity, understanding and accepting loss, facing failure, effective communication, conflict management, personal responsibility, service to others, trust and betrayal, academic achievement, life balance, and tolerance. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin CITY GUYS (B) NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday @ 10:30 AM 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 educational objective of this program is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in the story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by the end of each episode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to the audience which may fall into one or more categories - intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. The message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. This objective is achieved in this series by exploring the pressures of living in a big city environment where situations are sometimes so difficult and challenging, kids have to learn sophisicated and responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused. The series follows the encounters and problem-solving of two young men through an eventful school year at Manhattan High and shows teens how to work with their principal, family and friends to be successful. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin CH. 4 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SHOW LOCAL Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday @ 11:00 AM 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 Produced for children the ages of 13-16 years of age to educate and promote school completion, community service, cooperation, leadership, healthful practices, athletics, positive reinforcement and overcoming adversity. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin INSIDE STUFF NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday @ 11:30 AM 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 educational objective of this program is to introduce the teen audience to the pro-social, off-court activities of basketball players and other individuals, and to individuals who have overcome various obstacles in order to achieve their goals. The program segments are based on a curriculum inspired by the U.S. Department of Education's Goals 2000, with particular focus on messages encouraging the following values: school completion, community service, cooperation, tolerance of differences, healthful practices and athletics, peaceful conflict resolutions and global awareness. These educational and informational messages are conveyed primarily through real life examples, interviews and commentary by the programs's hosts. Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sunday @ 9:30 AM 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 A live action program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Each episode, the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. He talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
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 Kelly Lamb 615/353-2376 Address E-mail Address 5700 Knob Road klamb@mdp.com City State ZIP Code Nashville TN
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.
		See public file for public service announcements designed specifically for children. To supplement and enhance the educational value of the network's "Teen NBC" programs, NBC has a web site (www.nbc.com/tnbc) specifically designed to teens. The goals of the site are first, to create a platform for the teen community where opportunities for self-expressions become the core of the interactive experience; second to build these communities whereever possible around the themes of ideas generated within the TNBC shows themselves; and third, to provide online resources of information and guidance around the issues that most effect teens' lives. Features of the website include information on the upcoming episodes of each of the TNBC shows, as well as information about the shows and their cast members. WSMV aired a core educational program in each time slot between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. each Saturday of the quarter.
		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 1/9/02