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: 2002-04-09 16:20:41.37

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KFAA 51 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
ROGERS AR BENTON 72756
Licensee Name
JDG TELEVISION, INC.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC Ft. Smith www.arkansasnbc.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
29557 2005-06-01 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). 3.00 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 Tribune Media Tel Aire
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
Saturdays/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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how knowledge of one or more characters in story moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys educational message to audience which many fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to plot and present throughout script. This objective is achieved by exploring pressures of living in a big city environment where situttions are sometimes so difficult and challenging kids have to learn responsible decision making to be safe and focused.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
ALL ABOUT US NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how knowledge of one or more characters in story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. This change in knowledge conveys an educational message to audience which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to plot and present throughout script. Objective is achieved by following four high school girls as they define their friendships with each other. Emphasis is inward as the girls learn from each other, whether the point is to respect a family's rules or to let parents help when pride gets in the way. The girls come to appreciate that every person has unique gifts. It is their duty as friends to make sure they share their gifts with each other.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
JUST DEAL NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how knowledge of one or more characters in story moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys educational message to audience which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Objective is achieved when one or more of the main characters demonstrates active problem-solving and decision-making related to a specific topic, i.e., racial identity, facing failure, life falance.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
CITY GUYS-B NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/10:30 AM 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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters in story moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys educational message to audience which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to plot and present throughout script. Objective is achieved by exploring pressures of living in a big-city environment where situations are sometimes so difficult and challenging, kids have to learn responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused.
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?
2/09/02 #63726 2/09/02 8:00 am Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
SKATE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/11:00 AM 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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how knowledge of one or more characters moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys message to audience which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual- cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to plot and present throughout script. Objective is following the main character and his father, and a variety of other characters, who have impact on the main characters life, and how each learn to develop a good sense of judgement. situations are sometimes so difficult and challenging, kids have to learn responsible decision-making to be safe and stay focused.
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?
2/09/02 #64604 2/09/02 8:30 am Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
INSIDE STUFF NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/11:30 AM 11 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
Program is a news magazine about players and programs of the NBA. Features players and coaches in a variety of short segments that communicate a point of view or reveal new information to the audience. Information might be about the game of basketball or it might show another side of the players' lives. Each week audience sees examples of individual players and the NBA organization in civic endeavors. Topics range from developing specific athletic skills to dealing with personal problems and are answered by a player. Each episode offers content stressing the value of practice, hard work and professionalism as a way to achieve one's goals.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
12 1 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/19/02 #1216 1/19/02 8:30 AM Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
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.
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin
NBA ALL STAR 'READ TO ACHIEVE' CELEBRATION NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
2/09/02 10:00 AM 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
60 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
A cavalcade of stars from basketball, televison and the music industry appear at this NBA concert/party to honor kids all over the country who are Reading to Achieve. Guests include Alicia Keys, Will Smith, Carson Daly, Lil Bow Wow, Germaine Depris, P. Diddy, Brittany Spears, Dawn Stayley and Niki McCray. Each offers praise and advice to kids and stress the importance of reading in preparing for success in life. Segments of NBA players reading and talking to kids about reading are also shown. Players who read include Allen Iverson and Baron Davis. These include getting information, experiencing the enjoyment of a good story, getting involved with favorite characters and filling the day with something different to do. Audience members for the concert part of the special members were chosen to participate because of their performance and participation in their school's reading programs.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 

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
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 

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
CITY GUYS-A NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how knowledgeof one of more characters in story moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowldge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys an educational message to audience which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to plot and present throughout script. Object is achieved by exploring pressures of living in a big city environment where situations are sometimes so different and challenging kids have to learn responsible decision making to be safe and stay focused.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
ALL ABOUT US NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/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
Dducational objective is to demonstratehow knowledge of one or more characters in story moves from one level to a more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys an educational message which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout the script. Objective is achieved by following four high school friends as they define their friendships with each other. The emphasis is inward as the girls learn from each other, whether the point is to respect a family's rules or to let parents help when pride might get in the way. Each illustrates alternative approaches to understanding and solving problems. The girls come to appreciate that every person has unique gifts; it is their duty as friends to make sure they share their gifts with each other.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
JUST DEAL NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/10:00 AM 12
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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how the knowledge of one or more characters moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys an educational message to audience which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to plot and present throughout script. Objective is achieved through the fact that each week, embedded in an evolving, continuous process of friendships and values clarification, a characater will deal with a specific challenge. Topics will include, for example, racial identify, understanding and accepting loss, facing failure, effective communication, conflict management and service others.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
SKATE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/11:00 AM 12
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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how knowledge of one or more characters in story moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge conveys an educational message to audience which may fall into one or more categories; intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to the plot and present throughout script. Objective is achieved by exploring socio-emotional themes of identify, self worth, social reciprocity, and acceptance of different approaches to resolving problems caused by these issues.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
CITY GUYS-B NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/10:30 AM 12
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
Educational objective is to demonstrate how knowledge of one or more characters in story moves from one level to more informed or higher level of knowledge by end of each episode. Change in knowledge con- veys an educational message to audience which may fall into one or more categories: intellectual-cognitive and/or socio-emotional. Message will always be integral to plot and present throughout script. Objective is achieved by focusing on the overarching challenge of teens -- accepting the reality that they must develop a sense of personal responsibility and life purpose. 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 Planned Core Program #6 Origin
NBA INSIDE STUFF NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY/11:30 AM 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
The show features NBA players and coaches in a variety of short segments that communicate a point of view or reveal new information to the audience. The information might be about the game of basketball or it might show another side of the players' lives. Every week the audience sees examples of individual players and the NBA organization in civic endeavors. In some segments specific questions from the audience on topics ranging from developing specific athletic skills to dealing with personal problems are answered by a player. Each episode offers content stressing the value of practice, hard work and professionalism as a way to achieve one's goals.

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
Verlene Tadlock 501 785-2400
Address E-mail Address
4624 Kelley Highway verlene.tadlock@arkansasnbc.com
City State ZIP Code
Fort Smith AR

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.
To supplement and enhance theducational value of the network's"Teen NBC" programs, NBC has a "The More You Know" website (www.nbc.com/tmyk)which features scripts from the award-winning public service announcements, referral information for the organizations referenced in the PSAS, a general campaign overview and educational materials prodcued in connection with NBC programming. The site also includes a list of the campaign's most recent accolades. Station airs NBC'S on-air component "More You Know" PSA'S consisting of topics such as reckless driving, designated driver, reading, smoking, prejudices and hate crimes and judging.

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
JDG TELEVISION, INC.
Date
April 9, 2002
FCC Form 398
March 2006