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: 2002-03-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2002-04-08 15:54:22.136

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WISH-TV (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
Indianapolis IN MARION 46202
Licensee Name
Indiana Broadcasting, LLC - d.b.a. WISH-TV
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
CBS Indianapolis www.wishtv.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
39269 2005-05-02 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). 3.00 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).
The CBS Television Network provides information identifying the core programs it supplies to stations affiliated with the Network, including an indication of the target child audience, to the following publishers of program guides: TV Guide, TV Data Technologies, Tribune Media Services, and Kidsnet Media Guide and News. WISH-TV provides information identifying the core programs it broadcasts, including an indication of the target child audience, to the following publishers of program guides: TV Guide, TV Data Technologies, Tribune Media Services, Video Viewing, and the Indianapolis Star.
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
JACK HANNA SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays @ 9:00 a.m. 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
This is a show where viewers learn about animals up close. There are profiles on animal habitats and food. Features zookeepers from across the country and animal professionals around the globe. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
WILD MOMENTS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays @ 9:30 a.m. 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Addressed toward young adolescents, this program is designed to: familiarize viewers with the diversity of animal life in the wild; motivate viewers to become involved in wildlife-related activities; increase awareness of the importance of conservation and provide information for enhancing conservation of the environment and animal diversity; provide information regarding sites in which wildlife may be observed, such as zoos, parks and aquarium, and the role these sites play in conservation and education; indicate the ecological importance and contribution of particular wild animals; and to stimulate interest in biological and related scientific fields. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
BOB THE BUILDER NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m. 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. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission’s rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m. 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. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
SCOPE SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m. 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 entertaining magazine format show features interviews and explanations from the leading scientist, doctors and educational experts in the world. "SCOPE" covers an endless variety of subjects, from science to technology, to medicine, to nature, to the people behind the headlines. It will inform you of the latest discoveries and innovations and show you a world that will astonish you. SCOPE will also have an interactive website for viewers to get additional information on the topics covered in each show. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
KIDS TALK SPORTS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays @ 11:30 a.m. 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
This is a sports news and information show targeted at kids/teens. With a studio featuring the KTS “anchors” and kid field correspondents from around the country, Kids Talk Sports will cover news and events as well as create opportunities for kids to question their favorite athletes. Athletes from a wide variety of professional and amateur sports will participate and respond to kids’ questions covering a wide range of educational and informational issues. Topics like attitude, work ethic, physical fitness and education will be covered as well as topics like tolerance, conflict resolution and cooperation. Kids Talk Sports will stimulate thought while highlighting the successful ideas and practices of role models in sports. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
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?
3/09/02 3/10/02 @11:30 a.m. N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
JACK HANNA B SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays, @ 11:00 a.m. 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 is a show where viewers learn about animals up close. There are profiles on animal habitats and food. Features zookeepers from across the country and animal professionals around the globe. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #8 Origin
GAME WARDEN - 2ND RUN SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays @ 11:30 a.m. 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
Game Warden Wildlife Journal showcases the lives of Game Wardens as they protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. This program utilizes the national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest preserves and our vast waterways as the back drop for it’s stories about the Game Wardens and their duties, which also include, safety regulations for boats, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, and responding to emergencies such as, toxic and hazardous material spills, and natural disasters. Game Warden Wildlife Journal features stories suitable for children 13 to 16 and their families, and viewers learn more about the Game Warden’s role of protecting the earth’s resources. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
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?
3/10/02 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
BOB THE BUILDER NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m. 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. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission’s rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m. 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. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
JACK HANNA SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays @ 9:00 a.m. 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
This is a show where viewers learn about animals up close. There are profiles on animal habitats and food. Features zookeepers from across the country and animal professionals around the globe. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
WILD MOMENTS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays @ 9:30 a.m. 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Addressed toward young adolescents, this program is designed to: familiarize viewers with the diversity of animal life in the wild; motivate viewers to become involved in wildlife-related activities; increase awareness of the importance of conservation and provide information for enhancing conservation of the environment and animal diversity; provide information regarding sites in which wildlife may be observed, such as zoos, parks and aquarium, and the role these sites play in conservation and education; indicate the ecological importance and contribution of particular wild animals; and to stimulate interest in biological and related scientific fields. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
SCOPE SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m. 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 entertaining magazine format show features interviews and explanations from the leading scientist, doctors and educational experts in the world. "SCOPE" covers an endless variety of subjects, from science to technology, to medicine, to nature, to the people behind the headlines. It will inform you of the latest discoveries and innovations and show you a world that will astonish you. SCOPE will also have an interactive website for viewers to get additional information on the topics covered in each show. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
REAL LIFE SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays @ 11:30 a.m. 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 program is an informative and realistic insight into the occupations that will contribute to our world and its inhabitants in the years ahead. Peer pressure, schoolwork, dating, "the in-crowd," to have a job or not...the problems all middle and high school kids must face are discussed BY real kids in a down to earth show for real kids. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
JACK HANNA-B SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
This is a show where viewers learn about animals up close. There are profiles on animal habitats and food. Features zookeepers from across the country and animal professionals around the globe. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin
GAME WARDEN - 2ND RUN SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sundays @ 11:30 a.m. 11
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 showcases the lives of Game Wardens as they protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. This program utilizes the national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest preserves and our vast waterways as the back drop for it’s stories about the Game Wardens and their duties, which also include, safety regulations for boats, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, and responding to emergencies such as, toxic and hazardous material spills, and natural disasters. Game Warden Wildlife Journal features stories suitable for children 13 to 16 and their families, and viewers learn more about the Game Warden’s role of protecting the earth’s resources. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.

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
Denise W. Bates 317-956-8528
Address E-mail Address
1950 N. Meridian Street dbates@wishtv.com
City State ZIP Code
Indianapolis IN

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.
Our Weather Reporters and anchors regularly visit schools in the Central Indiana viewing area to give presentations on facts and features of the science of meteorology. We have also set up several “Weather Schools” as a part of our “WeatherNet,” which is a network of weather situations that are located across Central Indiana. More than 50 sites are up and running and the data can be seen on our website at www.wishtv.com We Value Youth - Marsh Supermarkets, Touchstone Energy and WISH-TV invite the community to nominate a young person for the We Value Youth Community Service Award. Over $5,500 in U.S. Savings Bonds are awarded to deserving young people: a $100 bond to each weekly winner and a $1,000 bond to each of 3 finalists. A total of 25 weekly winners are chosen and awarded at a ceremony with the Governor at the end of the program. I Love to Read - To help kids learn to love reading, classrooms all around central Indiana participate in our “I Love to Read” Program. The program is presented by Indiana's Governor Frank O'Bannon, First Lady Judy O'Bannon and local sponsors. The month long challenge is experienced by many children. Students keep track of the minutes he or she spends reading for fun. Every student who participates in the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement. Students who read at least 2500 total minutes will receive a special "Outstanding Reader" sticker, as well. Students will also qualify for the "I Love to Read" Challenge drawing for a $500 savings bond for a local sponsor. Winning classrooms receive$1,000 for library and classroom supplies from a local sponsor.

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
Indiana Broadcasting, LLC
Date
April 10, 2001
FCC Form 398
March 2006