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: 2002-09-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2002-10-04 15:05:26.44

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KGWB-TV 26 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
Burlington IA DESMOINES 52601
Licensee Name
Burlington Television Acquisition Corp.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
Warner Bros. Davenport-Rock I-Moline
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
7841 KJMH-TV 2006-02-01 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).
Quad City Times, Davenport, IA Daily Dispatch, Moline, IL TV Guide, Radnor, PA TV Data, Glen Falls, NY Augustana College, Rock Island, IL Marycrest College, Davenport, IA Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, IA Daily Gazette, Sterling,IL Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque,IA Iowa City Press Citizen, Iowa City, IA Star Courier, Kewanee, IL
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 SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Monday-Friday 7:30A-8A (7/1-9/30) 66 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
"City Guys" was produced in consultation with an educational consultant, focusing on the learning process of teenagers about the realities of life and that actions have consequences. The show follows the encounters and problem-solving of five ethnically diverse teenagers, and the guiding hand of their understanding but tough Principal, through eventful school years at a Manhattan high school. In each episode the cast starts at one level of knowledge and understanding. By the end of the episode they have moved to another level of understanding and decision making skills. The message is always integral to the plot and present throughout the episode.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday 7:00A-7:30A (7/7-9/1) 9 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
6 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The series is designed to build problem solving and informational management skills and to model the pro-social values and behaviors associated with enduring friendships and effective teamwork. Problem solving themes are illustrated in each episode, which also demonstrate fundamental principles of gathering, evaluating and interpreting information and using it to imagine, present and test plausible scenarios. It is the intent of the series to motivate children to see critical thinking and team problem-solving as exciting, fun and within their capacity.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
SCOPE SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday 8:00A-8:30A (9/15-9/29) 3 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
6 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
SCOPE will cover an endless variety of subjects, from science, to technology, to medicine, to nature, to the people behind the headlines. It will show viewers the latest discoveries and innovations. Topics to be covered range as follows: Genetic Operations, Alzheimer's Cure, Noiseless helicopters, and dinosaurs.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
BABY LOONEY TUNES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday 8:30A-9:00A(9/15-9/29) 3 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
BABY LOONEY TUNES uses fantasy and fun to provide young viewers with an enticing model for learning, growing and being. A little kid's world is apt to be replete with challenges and conundrums, as well as enjoyment and satisfaction. How does one deal with the possibility of monsters in a darkened room, the adventure of the first day of preschool, the difficulty of finding something to on a rainy day, or of making a best friend? On an episode by episode basis, Bugs, Daffy, Lola, Tweety, Sylvester and Taz face these challenges and more-each aided by unique strengths and sometimes handicapped by individual weaknesses. In the end, the Baby Looney Tunes usually win out often by means of ingenuity and perseverance always mixed with ample doses of humor.

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
TAMA AND FRIENDS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday 6:30A-7:00A (7/6-9/14) 11 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
2 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
The program uses the premise of cats and dogs getting along as a way to reinforce tolerance and appreciation for the differences in people. Each story has a theme that serves as a strong foundation for kids, such as discovering the power of cooperation through working together and that perseverance pays off. The importance of friendship is consistent throughout each episode.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #2 Origin
RECESS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday 6:30A-7:00A (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
2 years 11 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
This series teaches children about the fundamentals, morals, and educational lessons of life.
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
0 years 0 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
N/A
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 

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 SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Monday -Friday 7:30A-8:00A 66
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
"City Guys" was produced in consultation with an educational consultant, focusing on the learning process of teenagers about the realities of life and that actions have consequences. The show follows the encounters and problem-solving of five ethnically diverse teenagers, and the guiding hand of their understanding but tough Principal, through eventful school years at a Manhattan high school. In each episode the cast starts at one level of knowledge and understanding. By the end of the episode they have moved to another level of understanding and decision making skills. The message is always integral to the plot and present throughout the episode.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
BABY LOONEY TUNES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday 8:30A-9:00A 13
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
BABY LOONEY TUNES uses fantasy and fun to provide young viewers with an enticing model for learning, growing and being. A little kid's world is apt to be replete with challenges and conundrums, as well as enjoyment and satisfaction. How does one deal with the possibility of monsters in a darkened room, the adventure of the first day of preschool, the difficulty of finding something to on a rainy day, or of making a best friend? On an episode by episode basis, Bugs, Daffy, Lola, Tweety, Sylvester and Taz face these challenges and more-each aided by unique strengths and sometimes handicapped by individual weaknesses. In the end, the Baby Looney Tunes usually win out often by means of ingenuity and perseverance always mixed with ample doses of humor.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
SCOPE SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday 8:00A-8:30A 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
6 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
SCOPE will cover an endless variety of subjects, from science, to technology, to medicine, to nature, to the people behind the headlines. It will show viewers the latest discoveries and innovations. Topics to be covered range as follows: Genetic Operations, Alzheimer's Cure, Noiseless helicopters, and dinosaurs.

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
John Bain, Program Manager (563)386-1818
Address E-mail Address
937 E. 53rd Street, Suite D jbain@kljb.com
City State ZIP Code
Davenport IA

17. Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
N/A

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.

Name of Licensee Signature
Burlington Television Acquisition Corp.
Date
October 3, 2002
FCC Form 398
March 2006