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: 2003-09-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2003-10-08 17:32:55.56

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KFAA-TV 51 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
ROGERS AR BENTON 72756
Licensee Name
J.D.G. 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
CROC FILES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays/9:00 am 12 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The educational objectives of this program are to expose the audience to the habitat, behavior patterns and, in most cases, dangers of most types of non-domesticated animals. It also teaches how to be safe around wild animals and informs viewers about the life cycle, eating habits and social behaviors of different animals. Additionally, this program addresses conservation issues and the relationship and importance of different animals to specific eco-systems.
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?
7/05/03 #941040 N/A 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 #2 Origin
CROC FILES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/9:30 am 9 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The educational objective of this program is to expose the audience to the habitat, behavior patterns and, in most cases, dangers of most types of non-domesticated animals. It also teaches how to be safe around wild animals and informs viewers about the life cycle, eating habits and social behaviors of different animals. Additionally, this program addresses conservation issues and the relationship and importance of different animals to specific eco-systems. other.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/5/03 #941011 N/A 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 #3 Origin
JEFF CORWIN UNLEASED NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/09:30AM 3 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Jeff Corwin Unleashed has one overarching goal; to show the audience the importance of ecological balance and wildlife conservation. Every episode features the naturalist and environmentalist, Jeff Corwin, on his worldwide travels. He is a no frills traveler, interested in documenting and sharing with the audience an abundance of information about animal habitats, zoology, species evolution and ecosystems. In each episode, the viewer sees Jeff go deep into forests, swamps, deserts, mountains and rivers to find unusual and rare animals from different countries. He always goes right to the original habitat, pointing out historical facts along the way, so the audiencew not only understands where the animals live, but why and how the animals exist in their particular ecosystem.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
TRADING SPACES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/10:00 AM 12 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
BOYS AND GIRLS GET TO SHOW HOW WELL THEY KNOW EACH OTHER, HOW EFFECTIVELY THEY CAN MANAGE A BUDGET AND HOW SKILLFULLY THEY CAN EXECUTE A DESIGN PLAN. EACH WEEK A BOY OR GIRL WILL BE GIVEN TWO DAYS AND $5000 TO COMPLETE A RENOVATION OF THEIR PARTNER'S ROOM. The challenge of balancing the budget and figuring out the renovation process begins. Participants will learn measurement, spatial reasoning and principles of aesthetic design as they go through the experience. In the end, they will find out if their knowledge and perception of their partner was on or off base.
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?
7/5/03 #771001 N/A 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 #5 Origin
STRANGE DAYS AT BLAKE HOSLEY HIGH NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/10:30 AM 9 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The educational goal of this program is to embed scientific content in a narrative story with a strong socio-emotional messages. In each episode, one of the five main characters models a learning process that relates to their social competence. Each episode also explores science content that relates to resolving an immediate problem or some aspect of a larger mystery. Other objectives are to model the devlopment of group cohesion, teamwork and social competence within the group, as well as between the group and other significant people in their lives.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
10 1 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/05/03 #001012 7/05/03 1:00 PM 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 #6 Origin
ENDURANCE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS/10:30 AM 3 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Made just for kids, series tests kids knowledge and athleticism in a world without malls, tv or video games. Twenty kids are brought to a selected island in the Pacific and challenged in matches of skill, speed, strength and smarts. Every other week, the weakest team will be eliminated until one team is crowned champion. Narration and interviews during each episode trace the emotional growth and insight of the contestants, with an emphasis on how the experience teaches both social skills and life skills for achieving success with your goals.
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
SCOUTS SAFARI NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAYS 11:00 am 9 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The overarching goal of this series is for the main character, a 14-yer-old girl, to model a learning process for the audience that charts her socio-smotional growth as she adjusts to a completely new life in South Africa. In each episode, she will move from one level of knowledge to a higher level of knowledge or insight. Specific objectives will show how she makes a good transition into her blended family, makes new friends in a completely different system, understands different religious and cultural belief systems and defines a place for herself where she feels secure and confident about her future.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
10 1 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/05/03 #000012 7/05/0 1:30 PM 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 #8 Origin
ADVENTURE CAMP NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 11:30 AM 9 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Adventure Camp takes 8 kids to a wild animal complex in Florida where they get to combine competition, relationship-building and science into a program of learning and fun. In each episode, the kids are given exposure to lots of new information about animals, ecology and the environment. If they demonstrate their knowledge and fulfill certain responsibilities in caring for an animal, the campers earn beads for an opportunity to have different adventures with the animals. Over several weeks, the group gains lots of important knowledge about animal habitats, different animal behaviors, animal care, and ecological balance. They also increase their self-knowledge, while forming close friendships and teams with kids they had not known before.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/05/03 #002004 N/A 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 #9 Origin
SCOUT'S SAFARI NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday 11:30 AM 3 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The overarching goal of this series is for the main character, a 14-year-old girl, to model a learning process for the audience that charts her socio-emotional growth as she adjusts to a completely new life in South Africa. In each episode, she will move from one level of knowledge to a higher level of knowledge or insight. Specific objectives will show how she makes a good transition into her blended family, makes new friends in a completely different system, understands different religious and culltural belief systems and defines a new place for herself where she feels secure and confident about her future.

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
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
7/12/03 12:30 pm 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
Jack turns the spotlight on animal expert Julie Scardina. At Sea World-San Diego, Jack spends the day with Julie as she works with a wide range of animals, including Killer Whales, Arctic Foxes, Sea Otters and her own dog "Libby". In her role as ambassador for the Busch Garden and Sea World Parks, Julie's dram job enables her to educate the public about animals, as well as adance wildlife conservation
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #2 Origin
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
07/19/03 12:30 pm 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
In southern Brazil, Jack and Kathaleen boat up a raging river to Iguassu Falls, the world's largest. At the base of the falls, dad and daughter marvel at the unusual nesting site for thousands of Swifts. Later, in drier conditions, Kathaleen interacts with a family of hungry Coati Mundis. At the nearby Parque das Aves, Kathaleen encounters many native Brazillian birds including Toucans, Macaw Parrows and the Macuco.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #3 Origin
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
07/26/03 12:00 pm 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
At the Serra Canastra National Park, near the town of Sao Roque de Minas, Jack sets off in search of Brazil's Giant Anteater. Jack also visits the humble beginnings of Rio Sao Francisco, the country's longest river.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #4 Origin
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
08/02/03 12:00 pm 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
In Sao Paulo, Jack visits the famed Instituto BuTanTan, which has been producing anti-snake bite serum since 1900. In research labs, Jack encounters Brazilian Rattlesnakes, Jaracas and 50,000 poisonous spiders. Durings Jack's stop, a rattlesnake victim is brought into the Institute's snakebite hospital for emergency treatment. Meantime, Kathaleen heads for the town of Monte Verde and the Hotel Itapua where she checks out hundreds of Hummingbirds.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #5 Origin
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
08/09/03 12:00 pm 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
Jack visits Sao Paulo Zoo, where a small cat breeding program aims to save many of Brazil's endangered wildcats including the Margay, Oncilla and Pampas Cat. At a Government Rehab Center in Campo Grande, Jack sees scores of animals confiscated from smugglers, including Macaws, Toucans, Tapirs, Monkeys and an Anaconda. Meantime in Bonito, Kathaleen repels down 270 feet to discover the fresh water inhabitants living in the Anhumas Abyss.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #6 Origin
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
08/16/03 12:00 PM 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
Jack's daughter Kathaleen ventures to Surin in northern Thailand to experience the annual elephant festival. The colorful celebration, featuring more than 250 elephants, once employed by the logging industry, includes parades and pageantry.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #7 Origin
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
08/23/03 12:00 PM 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
Jack and Kathaleen hike up a mountain in Phukett, Thailand to assist in the back-to-the-wild release of two endangered gibbons. The Hannas's visit to The Gibbon Sanctuary, where the sick or injured small apes are rehabilitated, also includes Kathaleen's marine adventure to Gibbon Island. Rounding out his journey to the south of Thailand, Jack takes an elephant trek through a grove of rubber trees.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #8 Origin
JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
09/13/03 12:30 PM 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 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
Jack travels to Lampang, Thailand to experience a unique camp dedicated to preserving the Asian elephant. Jack's visit includes a hospital where the forest giants are treated for an assortment of ailments, including injuries from land mines. Jack also joins the drum section in the world's only Elephant Orchestra.
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
CROC FILES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/9:00 AM 4
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
In "Croc Files", famed Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and his wife bring their unique brand of fun, information and high velocity adventures with snakes, Komodo dragons, kangaroos, and of course, crocodiles. This program addresses conservation issues and relationships and importance of different animals to specific ecosystems. NOTE: *"Kenny the Shark" replaces "Croc Files", effective November 1, 2003 and will air 9 times. "Kenny the Shark" is about a tiger shark that has made the transition from sea to land, but it's very hard trying to adapt to new conditions. He lives with Kat, a middle school student, and her family. In the process of watching Kenny deal with the visuation, viwers learn real world facts about shark behavior, habits, and biology. Viwers also learn a lot about how to understand multiple perspectives on a problem. In each episode, Kenny and Kat have to solve a problem that requires one of them to be generous, cooperative, hardworking, honest, unselfish or responsible. The situations they face are comedic and action-packed extensions of the incongruous circumstances of Kenny's life.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
JEFF CORWIN UNLEASHED NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/9:30 AM 4
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Jeff Corwin Unleashed" has one overarching goal: to show the audience the importance of ecological balance and wildlife conservation. Every episode features the naturalist and environmentalist, Jeff Corwin, on his worldwide travels. Jeff is a no frills traveler, interested in documenting and sharing with the audience an abundance of information about animal habitats, zoology, species evolution and ecosystems. In each episode, the viewer will see Jeff go deep into forests, swamps, deserts, mountains, and rivers to find unusual and rare animals from different countries. He always goes right to the original habitat, pointing out historical facts along the way, so the audience not only understands where the animals live, but why and how the animals exist in their particular ecosystem. NOTE: *Tutenstein is an animated show featuring the resurrected mummy of an Egyptian boy-king. After the discover of his tomb, the entire burial chamber with artifacts is brought to a metropolitan museum for a permanent exhibit and scientific research. Tut comes alive shortly after his arrival and connects with a teen-age museum intern and her cat Luxor. Each episode teaches the audience about Egyptian history, mythology and belief systems. "Tuteinstein" replaces "Jeff Corwin Unleashed", effecrtive November 1, 2003, and will air 9 times. .
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
TRADING SPACES; BOYS AND GIRLS NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/10:00 AM 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Boys and girls get to show how well they know each other, how effectively they can manage a budget, and how skillfully they can execute a design plan. Each week a boy or girl will be given two days and $5,000 to complete a renovation of their partner's room. The space has to show his or her knowledge of the other person's preferences, hobbies, and lifestyle to come up with a good design. Then, the challenge of balancing the budget and figuring out the renovation process begins. Participants will learn measurement, spacial reasoning and principles of aesthetic design as they go through the experience. In the end, they will find out if their knowledge and perception of their partner was on or off base.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
ENDURANCE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/10:30 am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Made just for kids, series tests kids' knowledge, and athleticism in a world without malls, television or video games. Twenty kids are brought to a selected island in the Pacific and challenged in matches of skill, speed, strength and smarts. Every other week, the weakest team will be eliminated until one team is crowned champion. Narration and interviews during each episode trace the emotional growth and insights of the contestants, with an emphasis on how the experience teaches both social skills and life skills for achieveing success with your goals.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
STRANGE DAYS AT BLAKE HOLSEY HIGH NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAYS/11:00 am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The educational goal of this program is to embed scientific content in a narrative story with strong socio-emotional messages. In each episode, one of the five main characters models a learning process that relates to their social competence. Each episode also explores science content that relates to resolving an immediate problem or some aspect of a larger mystery. Specific objectives are to expose the audience to content about the physical sciences such as black holes, worm holes, vortexes, gravity, electricy, satellite transmissions and radio frequencies. Through the characters' experiments, the audience is exposed to the scientific method, hypothesis testing and analysis of data. Other objectives are to model the development of group cohesion, teamwork and social competence within the group, as well as between the group and other significant people in their lives. -
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
SCOUT'S SAFARI NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY/11:30 AM 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Series chronicles a young American girl's coming of age. Born and raised in New York City, Scout - a typical happy, 12-year-old girl - who like any other teen, anxiously awaits for the excitement her teenage years have to offer. But when her father is involved in a tragic car accident, Scout is suddenly forced to move to a remote area in South Africa to live with her mother. Minus the comforts and conveniences of modern society, Scout comes face to face with nature and learns valuable lessons about what really matters in life.

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 479 785-2400
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 the educational value of the network's"Discover Kids" 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 produced 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 targeted to children 16 and under, consisting of topics such as violence prevention, tolerance, environment, stay in school, judging and mentoring. Station aired locally-produced PSA's featuring news and weather personalities, consisting of immunization information, back-to-school safety and end-of-summer safety geared toward children. Station tours were provided to students to let them have a first- hand look at operation of a television station. These tours included local junior high school students and cub scout groups.

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
October 8, 2003
FCC Form 398
March 2006