Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2002-06-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2002-07-10 11:18:24.903

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WJLA-TV	7 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Washington	DC	N/A	20008

Licensee Name
Allbritton Communications Company
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
ABC		Washington DC		http://www.wjla.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
1051				2004-10-01 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).
		Tel-Air Publications, TV Data, TV Guide, Washington Post, Nielsen Media Research, Tribune Media, Preview Media, DDD and ITV
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 DISNEY'S RECESS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays/7:00-7:30 AM ET 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 8 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Disney's Recess" is a collection of stories about six fourth-grade children who attend public school. These children are an ethnically diverse and gender-diverse group. Their experiences at Third Street School deliver messages about problems common to middle childhood: conflicts with authority figures, school and family rules, issues of fairness, peer pressure and coping with disappointment. A number of episodes revolve around class bullies or conflicts with teachers' favored students. Series episodes provide opportunities for parent/child discussions about values. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin LIZZIE MCGUIRE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays/7:30-8:00 AM ET 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Lizzie McGuire" is the story of an ingenious twelve-year-old girl who attends an ethnically diverse middle school. Her best friends are Miranda, a feisty Hispanic girl, and a boy named Gordo. Lizzie has a gifted younger brother who is frequently the source of conflict. Their parents handle their children's crises with humor and affection. Stories are realistic, revolving around school issues, rules, peer pressure, the struggle to find a comfortable identify, trust, facing one's mistakes, and the emotional ups-and-downs of pre-adolescence. Particular strengths of this series are its believability and the creation of a live action series that features a strong, positive girl in the lead role. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin EVEN STEVENS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays/10:30-11:00 AM ET 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Even Stevens" explores the day-to-day interaction between seventh grader Louis, a bright and unconventional boy, his eighth grade sister Ren, whose straight-A average and mature manner belie her vulnerability, and his two best friends. Louis is naturally funny and spontaneous. He is often the instigator of a prank or scheme-much to the embarrassment of his older sister. Ren's brains and superior organizational skills often make Louis feel clumsy and inadequate by comparison. They are loyal and loving siblings, although each marches to a very different beat. "Even Stevens" episodes are highly kid-relatable, focusing on family and brother-sister conflicts, responsibility, fairness, competition, goal-setting, self-esteem, problems with schoolmates and parent-child interaction. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin DISNEY'S LLOYD IN SPACE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays/11:00-11:30 AM ET 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 8 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Lloyd in Space" is the story of an alien boy who attends Middle School in a galaxy far away. His mother, Nora, is the commander of the space station in Intrepidville, where Lloyd, his six-year-old sister Francine and his three buddies, Eddie, Kurt and Douglas live. Nora is a single parent. Many of the stories are set at school and invlove peer and friendship issues as well as school rules, procedures and authority conflicts. Episodes are designed to teach values, problem-solving, responsibility (as in a story about Lloyd's babysitting his younger sister, who runs away when he becomes overbearing, and several stories about taking responsibility for pets), and goal setting. Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin GAME WARDEN WILD LIFE JOURNAL SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays/7:00-7:30 AM ET 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” is a program dedicated to showcasing men and women around the world who preserve and protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. It utilizes the national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest preserves and our vast waterways as the backdrop for its 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. 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? 06/30/02 06/29/02, 12:00-12:30 PM ET N 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 KEEPING IT WILD SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays/10:00-10:30 AM ET 11 2 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 key educational objective of “Keeping it Wild” is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Further, the role that humans play interacting with animals in the wild will be consistently explored. A theme running throughout the series will be the importance of protecting endangered species and the impact of humans interacting with their environment and the need to protect their natural habitats. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 13 2 2 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 05/26/02 05/25/02, 12:00-12:30 PM ET N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y Reason for Preemption SPORTS Preemption #2 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 06/30/02 06/29/02, 12:30-1:00 PM ET 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.
		Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin DISNEY'S TEACHERS PET NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays/6:00-6:30 AM ET 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 8 years 12 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 Via a magical transformation, nine-year-old Leonard Helperman's dog "Spot" discovers that he is able to talk and walk upright. He seizes the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong ambition: to go to school. Dressed in some of Leonard's clothes, Spot becomes "Scott Leadready", reveling in the challenge of learning fourth-grade spelling, math and history. The fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Helperman, is Leonard's mother. She is a single parent. This series celebrates the privilege of being able to obtain an education. Stories teach honesty, cooperation, team work, resourcefulness, respect for rules (particularly in the school setting) and empathy. "Spot/Scott's" wide vocabulary exposes the audience to new vocabulary, used in context. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)   Title of Analog Non-Core Program #2 Origin DISNEY'S RECESS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays/6:30-7:00 AM ET 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 8 years 12 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 "Disney's Recess" is a collection of stories about six fourth-grade children who attend public school. These children are an ethnically diverse and gender-diverse group. Their experiences at Third Street School deliver messages about problems common to middle childhood: conflicts with authority figures, school and family rules, issues of fairness, peer pressure and coping with disappointment. A number of episodes revolve around class bullies or conflicts with teachers' favored students. Series episodes provide opportunities for parent/child discussions about values. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)   Title of Analog Non-Core Program #3 Origin THE NEW ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays/6:00-6:30 AM ET 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 3 years 6 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 Based on the classic "Winnie the Pooh" books by author A.A. Milne, "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" depicts the everyday lives of Christopher Robin and his companions Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, Owl and Gopher. Series episodes deliver strong messages about honesty, responsibility, persistence, cooperative effort, friendship and caring. Many stories are designed to help young children distinguish between fantasy and reality and overcome common childhood fears. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)   Title of Analog Non-Core Program #4 Origin THE PET SHOP SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays/6:30-7:00 AM ET 13 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 12 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 Pet Shop”, hosted by Marc Morrone, provides information that is practical, lively and presented at just the right pace. The unscripted program, part neighborly chat and part animal kingdom insight, offers unique advice and helpful tips on anything from housebreaking a puppy to supplementing a lizard’s diet. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled) 06/29/02, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM ET

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 DISNEY'S RECESS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays/7:00-7:30 AM ET 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 8 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Disney's Recess" is a collection of stories about six fourth-grade children who attend public school. These children are an ethnically diverse and gender-diverse group. Their experiences at Third Street School deliver messages about problems common to middle childhood: conflicts with authority figures, school and family rules, issues of fairness, peer pressure and coping with disappointment. A number of episodes revolve around class bullies or conflicts with teachers' favored students. Series episodes provide opportunities for parent/child discussions about values. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin LIZZIE MCGUIRE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays/7:30-8:00 AM ET 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Lizzie McGuire" is the story of an ingenious twelve-year-old girl who attends an ethnically diverse middle school. Her best friends are Miranda, a feisty Hispanic girl, and a boy named Gordo. Lizzie has a gifted younger brother who is frequently the source of conflict. Their parents handle their children's crises with humor and affection. Stories are realistic, revolving around school issues, rules, peer pressure, the struggle to find a comfortable identify, trust, facing one's mistakes, and the emotional ups-and-downs of pre-adolescence. Particular strengths of this series are its believability and the creation of a live action series that features a strong, positive girl in the lead role. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin EVEN STEVENS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays/10:30-11:00 AM ET 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Even Stevens" explores the day-to-day interaction between seventh grader Louis, a bright and unconventional boy, his eighth grade sister Ren, whose straight-A average and mature manner belie her vulnerability, and his two best friends. Louis is naturally funny and spontaneous. He is often the instigator of a prank or scheme-much to the embarrassment of his older sister. Ren's brains and superior organizational skills often make Louis feel clumsy and inadequate by comparison. They are loyal and loving siblings, although each marches to a very different beat. "Even Stevens" episodes are highly kid-relatable, focusing on family and brother-sister conflicts, responsibility, fairness, competition, goal-setting, self-esteem, problems with schoolmates and parent-child interaction. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin DISNEY'S LLOYD IN SPACE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays/11:00-11:30 AM ET 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 8 years 12 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming "Lloyd in Space" is the story of an alien boy who attends Middle School in a galaxy far away. His mother, Nora, is the commander of the space station in Intrepidville, where Lloyd, his six-year-old sister Francine and his three buddies, Eddie, Kurt and Douglas live. Nora is a single parent. Many of the stories are set at school and invlove peer and friendship issues as well as school rules, procedures and authority conflicts. Episodes are designed to teach values, problem-solving, responsibility (as in a story about Lloyd's babysitting his younger sister, who runs away when he becomes overbearing, and several stories about taking responsibility for pets), and goal setting. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin GAME WARDEN WILDLIFE JOURNAL SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sundays/7:00-7:30 AM ET 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 “Game Warden: Wildlife Journal” is a program dedicated to showcasing men and women around the world who preserve and protect our natural resources, wildlife and the environment. It utilizes the national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest preserves and our vast waterways as the backdrop for its 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. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin KEEPING IT WILD SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sundays/10:00-10:30 AM ET 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 key educational objective of “Keeping it Wild” is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Further, the role that humans play interacting with animals in the wild will be consistently explored. A theme running throughout the series will be the importance of protecting endangered species and the impact of humans interacting with their environment and the need to protect their natural habitats.
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 Lisa Mitchell 202-364-7808 Address E-mail Address 3007 Tilden Street NW lmitchell@wjla.com City State ZIP Code Washington DC
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.
		a. 2nd Quarter 2002 Non-Broadcast efforts *Summer Reading Program-Sponsored campaign with DC/MD/VA Libraries to encourage reading. Kids are eligible for prizes based on the number of books they read from a list provided by the program. On-air talent attended library kick-off events. Several PSA's ran to promote the campaign. Reading program bookmarks were printed and distributed free of charge through the libraries to kids. *Montgomery County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program Kick-0ff. *DC Public Libraries Summer Reading Program Kick-0ff. *Fairfax County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program Kick-Off. *Station Tours - WJLA offers schools and other community groups on-going opportunities to tour the station. b. Projected 3rd Quarter 2002 Non-Broadcast Efforts *Continue Reading Mentor Programs *Summer Reading Program continued *Tools for Schools - ABC7 will team up with Riggs Bank to collect back-to-school supplies for children in need. Information about "Tools for Schools" will be posted on wjla.com and PSA's will be aired throughout the campaign. *Big Apple Circus - ABC7 will donate Big Apple Circus tickets to groups such as: Metropolitan Police Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and the Salvation Army. Tickets will be distributed to families who would not otherwise be able to attend. *Station Tours - WJLA will continue to offer schools and other community groups on-going opportunities to tour the station. c. 3rd Quarter Non-Core Programming Disney's Teachers Pet Saturdays, 6:00-6:30 AM ET/13 airings Disney's Recess Saturdays, 6:30-7:00 AM ET/13 airings The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Sundays, 6:00-6:30 AM ET/13 airings The Pet Shop Sundays, 6:30-7:00 AM ET/13 airings
		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 Allbritton Communications Company Date July 10, 2002