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: 2001-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2002-01-10 17:43:33.25

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KCIT 14 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
AMARILLO TX POTTER 79101
Licensee Name
Mission Broadcasting of Amarillo License, Inc.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
FOX Amarillo www.kcitfox14.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
33722 N/A 2006-08-01 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). 3.50 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).
Tribune Media Services, TV Data, TV Guide
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
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Mon-Fri at 7am 65 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
6 years 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
A significant purpose of Scholastic's "The Magic School Bus" is to educate and inform children between the ages of 6 and 9. The educational and informational objectives of the series are to: motivate children's interest in science; introduce science ideas; inspire positive attitudes toward science and education; and model age appropriate science problem solving behavior. Each of the fifty-two half-hour episodes explores a different science topic through an animated journey aboard the magically transformed school bus to destinations such as the center of the earth, inside the human body, to outer space, to remote ecological environments, inside of a molecule, and inside of a plant. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 6 to 9 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
LIFE WITH LOUIE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Mondays at 2pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
8 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
A significant purpose of “Life With Louie” is to educate and inform children between the ages of 8 and 11. The educational and informational objective of the program is to offer children the opportunity to explore issues and scenarios that are common to growing up, yet might be perplexing to children, such as how to cope with family and friends as part of this process. As children view this series, not only are they being entertained, they are learning valuable lessons. The program will contribute to meeting school standards for grades 3 to 6 in the category of Life Skills, in the areas of Thinking and Reasoning; Working with Others: and Self-Regulation. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 8 to 11 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
UNDER THE HELMET NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday at 11am 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
NFL “Under The Helmet” showcases the pro-social on and off the field activities of the NFL’s leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), the program (1) educates teens about dedication, hard work, teamwork, goal setting and community service, (2) provides examples of responsible social and personal behavior, (3) demonstrates how to deal constructively with the differences among people, and (4) teaches the benefits of physical activity and fitness. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens (13-16 year olds), at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.

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.
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin
N/A LOCAL
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
n/a 0 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
0 minutes From To
0 years 0 years
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? N
If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? N
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? N
Description of Program
n/a
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
n/a
 

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.
Number Title of Analog Sponsored Core Program Call Sign of Broadcaster Channel Number of Broadcaster Total Programming Increased
1 N/A N/A n/a N

Title of Analog Sponsored Core Program #1 Origin
N/A LOCAL
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
n/a 0 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
0 minutes From To
0 years 0 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
n/a
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
n/a
 

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
MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LOCAL
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Mon - Fri at 7am & Wed at 8:30am 77
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
6 years 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
A significant purpose of Scholastic's "The Magic School Bus" is to educate and inform children between the ages of 6 and 9. The educational and informational objectives of the series are to: motivate children's interest in science; introduce science ideas; inspire positive attitudes toward science and education; and model age appropriate science problem solving behavior. Each of the fifty-two half-hour episodes explores a different science topic through an animated journey aboard the magically transformed school bus to destinations such as the center of the earth, inside the human body, to outer space, to remote ecological environments, inside of a molecule, and inside of a plant. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 6 to 9 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.

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
Ken Bowman 806-374-1414
Address E-mail Address
1015 South Fillmore ken.bowman@kcitfox14.com
City State ZIP Code
Amarillo TX

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.
n/a

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
Mission Broadcasting of Amarillo License, Inc
Date
1/09/02
FCC Form 398
March 2006