Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2002-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2003-01-09 08:41:17.28

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

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

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
41221				2005-10-01 00:00:00.0

2.		State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).	3.00 hours
3.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?	Y
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
		TV Guide, TV Data Technologies (subscribed to by Bay City Times, The Flint Journal, The Saginaw News, Morning Sun, Detroit Free Press & Detroit News TV Magazine), Tribune Media Services, and Kidsnet Media Guide and News.
4.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		Title of Analog Core Program #1 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 7:00-7:30AM (10/05/02-12/28/02) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series, a young adult host - together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler - brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 7:30-8:00AM ( 10/05/02-12/28/02) 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series seven-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion Boots invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin HEY ARNOLD! NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sunday, 7:00-7:30AM (10/06/02-12/29/02) 13 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 This series revolves around the adventures of nine-year-old Arnold, who lives in his grandparents' boarding house, where he must interact with a group of eccentric boarders, as well as with his friends and other neighborhood children. Arnold uses his creativity, resourcefulness and calm to deal with the issues presented by life as a fourth grader in the big city. The objectives of this series are to help elementary school aged children to acquire better personal and social development skills through life-lessons, themes and stories that will cause them to think, assess, explore and monitor their own behavior, and to introduce them to a variety of people and issues in order to provide them with a springboard for understanding experiences in their own lives. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin THE WILD THORNBERRYS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sundays, 7:30-8:00AM (10/06/02-12/29/02) 13 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 This program follows the travels of Eliza Thornberry, whose parents produce nature documentaries and wander the globe in search of exotic places, plants and animals. Eliza has the ability to talk to animals, and her special gift allows her to see and understand the natural world in a very close and personal way. The objectives of the program are to help children learn concepts related to plants, animals and general ecology, and to experience the family interactions of children with parents who are committed to intellectual pursuits and have unique lifestyles. Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin AS TOLD BY GINGER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:00-11:30AM (10/05/02-11/23/02) 8 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 This series is about the life of junior high school students as seen through the eyes of Ginger, a sixth grader who attempts to navigate between the worlds of popular and unpopular cliques. Ginger's analytic nature allows her to critique the prevailing social hierarchy, while also understanding the desire to be accepted. The objective of the program is to assist children in analyzing, interpreting and successfully negotiating early individual and group experiences that they may have in their families, schools and communities. Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin WILD MOMENTS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:30AM-12:00NN ( 10/05/02-12/28/02) 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 Outdoorsman Jack Hubley and his faithful dog Trusty hike fields, forests, and deserts to bring a close up view of nature to young adolescents. The objective of this program is to educate children and stimulate curiosity about wildlife and their habitat in a positive learning context and to foster interest in biology, conservation, and ecology. Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin HEY ARNOLD! NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:00-11:30AM (11/30/02-12/28/02) 5 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 This series revolves around the adventures of nine-year-old Arnold, who lives in his grandparents' boarding house, where he must interact with a group of eccentric boarders, as well as with his friends and other neighborhood children. Arnold uses his creativity, resourcefulness and calm to deal with the issues presented by life as a fourth grader in the big city. The objectives of this series are to help elementary school aged children to acquire better personal and social development skills through life-lessons, themes and stories that will cause them to think, assess, explore and monitor their own behavior, and to introduce them to a variety of people and issues in order to provide them with a springboard for understanding experiences in their own lives.

5.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
		[There are no analog non-core program reports.]

6.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]

7.	(a)	State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.
	(b)	Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?
	(c)	If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.
		If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.
8.	(a)	State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream.
	(b)	State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671.
9.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
10.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		[There are no digital core program reports.]
11.	(a)	Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams?
	(b)	If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved were aired.

12.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program.
		[There are no digital non-core program reports.]

13.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.]

14.		Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
		Title of Planned Core Program #1 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 7:00-7:30AM (01/04/03-03/29/03) 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 In this series, a young adult host - together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler - brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 7:30-8:00AM (01/04/03-03/29/03) 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 In this series seven-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion Boots invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin HEY ARNOLD! NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sundays, 7:00-7:30AM (01/05/03-03/30/03) 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 This series revolves around the adventures of nine-year-old Arnold, who lives in his grandparents' boarding house, where he must interact with a group of eccentric boarders, as well as with his friends and other neighborhood children. Arnold uses his creativity, resourcefulness and calm to deal with the issues presented by life as a fourth grader in the big city. The objectives of this series are to help elementary school aged children to acquire better personal and social development skills through life-lessons, themes and stories that will cause them to think, assess, explore and monitor their own behavior, and to introduce them to a variety of people and issues in order to provide them with a springboard for understanding experiences in their own lives. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin THE WILD THORNBERRYS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sundays, 7:30-8:00AM (01/05/03-03/30/03) 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 This program follows the travels of Eliza Thornberry, whose parents produce nature documentaries and wander the globe in search of exotic places, plants and animals. Eliza has the ability to talk to animals, and her special gift allows her to see and understand the natural world in a very close and personal way. The objectives of the program are to help children learn concepts related to plants, animals and general ecology, and to experience the family interactions of children with parents who are committed to intellectual pursuits and have unique lifestyles. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin HEY ARNOLD! NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 11:00-11:30AM (01/04/03-03/22/03) 12 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 This series revolves around the adventures of nine-year-old Arnold, who lives in his grandparents' boarding house, where he must interact with a group of eccentric boarders, as well as with his friends and other neighborhood children. Arnold uses his creativity, resourcefulness and calm to deal with the issues presented by life as a fourth grader in the big city. The objectives of this series are to help elementary school aged children to acquire better personal and social development skills through life-lessons, themes and stories that will cause them to think, assess, explore and monitor their own behavior, and to introduce them to a variety of people and issues in order to provide them with a springboard for understanding experiences in their own lives. 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 WILD MOMENTS SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 11:00-11:30AM (01/04/03-03/08/03; and 03/22/03) 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 Outdoorsman Jack Hubley and his faithful dog Trusty hike fields, forests, and deserts to bring a close up view of nature to young adolescents. The objective of this program is to educate children and stimulate curiosity about wildlife and their habitat in a positive learning context and to foster interest in biology, conservation, and ecology.
15.		Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?	Y
16.		Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
		Name Telephone Number Jenelle Gilbert 989-755-8191 Address E-mail Address WNEM-TV, 107 N. Franklin St. jgilbert@wnem.com City State ZIP Code Saginaw MI
17.		Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
		Effective the weekend of 11/30/02 and through the end of the quarter, the CBS network replaced "Pelswick" with "As Told by Ginger" in the network feed time period of 11:30AM-12NN, and then added a second broadcast of "Hey Arnold" in the network feed time period of 11:00-11:30AM. In order to remain consistent with network feeds, WNEM-TV added "Hey Arnold" to it's schedule from 11-11:30AM. Therefore, WNEM-TV aired "As Told by Ginger" on Saturdays 11-11:30AM from 10/05/02-11/23/02. WNEM-TV aired a second episode of "Hey Arnold" on Saturdays 11-11:30AM from 11/30/02-12/28/02. On Saturday, 03/15/03 "Wild Moments" will be pre-empted from 11:30AM-12:00NN due to CBS Sports Conference USA Championship game. Therefore, the program will be rescheduled in its second home on Saturday, 03/08/03 from 12:00-12:30PM. On Saturday, 03/29/03 "Hey Arnold" will be pre-empted from 11:00AM-11:30AM due to CBS Women's Tennis Finals. Therefore, the program will be rescheduled in its second home on Saturday, 04/05/03 from 12:00-12:30PM. On Saturday, 03/29/03 "Wild Moments" will be pre-empted from 11:30AM-12:00NN due to CBS Women's Tennis Finals. Therefore, the program will be rescheduled in its second home on Saturday, 04/05/03 from 12:30-1:00PM. Between 10/01/02-12/31/02, WNEM-TV ran a total of 6 hours and 22 minutes of educational and informational PSA's. The subject matter and number of times aired in each subject area are as follows: 1)Child development - 75 times; 2) National children's hotline - 44 times; 3) Importance of family - 43 times; 4) Children's learning exhibits - 54 times; 5) Need for role models - 10 times; 6) Child safety - 24 times; 7) Importance of parental guidance - 84 times; 8) Drunk driving - 16 times; 9) Parents as role models - 31 times; 10) Education for minorities - 51 times; 11) Child safety restraints - 9 times; 12) Race discrimination - 17 times; 13) Parental support of children - 27 times; 14) Gifts for needy children - 31 times; 15) Community support for children - 20 times. A detailed list of the PSA's aired durng the fourth quarter is found at Exhibit A, attached to the station's issues and programs list located in the public inspection file. Non-broadcast efforts of the station which related to educating or informing children 16 years or younger are 1)Toys for Tots - WNEM-TV and the Salvation Army team up to make sure needy mid-Michigan children have toys during the December holiday season. The event took place 11/25-12/16/02. 2) Delta Career Day - WNEM-TV participated in the Delta College career day on 10/25/02 which invited area college and high school students to learn more first hand about careers they are interested in from area trade and business people. 3) Take a Detroit Lion to School - WNEM-TV invited area children to participate in an essay contest whereby the winner's prize was a visit from a Detroit Lion football player at his/her school on 11/12/02. 4) Bear in the Big Blue House - WNEM-TV sponsored event featuring characters in a local stage play from the animated Disney program "Bear in the Big Blue House" taking place on 10/04-12/02. A list of the station's non-broadcast efforts also is found at Exhibit B, attached to the station's issues and programs list located in the public inspection file.
		WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503). I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
		Name of Licensee Signature Meredith Corporation Date 01/09/03