Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2002-03-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2002-04-03 12:32:14.266

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WNEM-TV	5 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Bay City	MI	BAY	48706

Licensee Name
Meredith Corporation, Broadcasting Group, WNEM-TV
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
CBS		Flint-Saginaw-Bay City		http://www.wnem.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
41221				2005-10-01 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, TV Data Technologies (subscribed to by Bay City Times, The Flint Journal, The Saginaw News, Morning Sun, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News TV Magazine), Tribune Media Services, and Kidsnet Media Guide and News.
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 BOB THE BUILDER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 7:00-7:30AM 13 0 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 presents episodes centered around Bob, a friendly builder, and his talking machines, and follows their adventures as they work on a variety of construction projects. Bob’s machines have minds of their own, and act like a gang of lively children, exhibiting traits to which a young audience will relate. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for preschool children to explore and learn about issues such as fears, sharing, shyness, teamwork, self-esteem, and cooperation, which are critical to their early development. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 7:30-8:00AM 13 0 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 seven-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 objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-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. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays, 7:00-7:30AM 13 0 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 objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays, 7:30-8:00AM 13 0 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 five-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 encourage children to value themselves and the love and support of their family, friends and community, and to help them develop their social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin FRANKLIN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:00-11:30AM 13 0 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 addressing issues such as the meaning of right and wrong, the purposes of rules and the consequences of following or not following 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. Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin WILD MOMENTS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:30AM-12:00NN 12 1 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 Outdoorsman Jack Hubley and his faithful dog Trusty hike fields, forests, and deserts to bring a close up view of nature to young adolescents. The objective of this program is to educate children and stimulate curiosity about wildlife and their habitat in a positive learning context and to foster interest in biology, conservation, and ecology. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 13 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 03/09/02 03/09/02 10:30-11:00AM N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y Reason for Preemption SPORTS

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 BOB THE BUILDER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 7:00-7:30AM 12 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 presents episodes centered around Bob, a friendly builder, and his talking machines, and follows their adventures as they work on a variety of construction projects. Bob’s machines have minds of their own, and act like a gang of lively children, exhibiting traits to which a young audience will relate. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for preschool children to explore and learn about issues such as fears, sharing, shyness, teamwork, self-esteem, and cooperation, which are critical to their early development. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 7:30-8:00AM 12 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 seven-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 objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-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. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sundays, 7:00-7:30AM 17 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 objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sundays, 7:30-8:00AM 12 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 five-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 encourage children to value themselves and the love and support of their family, friends and community, and to help them develop their social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin FRANKLIN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 11:00-11:30AM 12 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 addressing issues such as the meaning of right and wrong, the purposes of rules and the consequences of following or not following 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. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin WILD MOMENTS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 11:30AM-12:00NN 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 13 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 follows the adventures of Oswald, an animated octopus, who experiences the world as would a preschool child. Living in the metropolis of Big City, Oswald, curious and intensely interested in how the world works, picks his way through the problems and predicaments he faces by sorting through the varying responses of his friends and coming to his own answer.
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 Jenelle Gilbert 989-755-8191 Address E-mail Address WNEM-TV, 107 N. Franklin St. jgilbert@wnem.com City State ZIP Code Saginaw MI
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.
		Between 01/01/02-03/31/02, WNEM-TV ran a total of 14 hours 42 minutes of educational and informational PSA's. A list of topics covered by those PSA's is attached to the station's copy of this form as Exhibit A. Non-broadcast efforts of the station which related to educating or informing children 16 years or younger are contained in the station's copy of this form as Exhibit B. On Saturday, 03/09/02, "Wild Moments" was pre-empted from 11:00-11:30AM due to CBS sports programming. This program's second home was unavailable, therefore, the program was rescheduled for Saturday, 03/09/02 from 10:30-11:00AM. During the second quarter (May 4 & 5), CBS plans to preempt its block of children's programming and air a "Blues Clues" marathon in place of the other four shows carried by WNEM. Thus, all CBS programs except "Blues Clues" will air 12 times during the quarter, and "Blues Clues" will air 17 times (13 times plus the 4 additional marathon episodes), and "Wild Moments" will air 13 times. In each of the time slots where children normally receive educational/informational programming, there will be such a program aired.
		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, Broadcasting Group, WNEM-TV Date 04/02/02