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: 2003-10-09 17:02:26.553

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KTSM-TV (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
EL PASO TX EL PASO 79902
Licensee Name
COMCORP OF EL PASO LICENSE CORP.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC El Paso www.ktsm.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
67760 2006-08-01 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).
This new series will be repurposed for kids by blending new narration, graphics, and facts with extraordinary computer animation. The series will follow the stories of dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts, to provide educational information about this era (225 million BC).
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
SATURDAY, 8:00 AM (JULY 12-SEPT. 27) 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
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, and his wife, Terri bring us their unique brand of fun, information and high velocity adventures with snakes, Komodo dragons, kangaroos, and crocodiles. When they take kids around the globe to wrangle and wrestle amazing animals, we also get detailed stories about animal anatomy, life cycles, and eating and mating habits. They teach kids how to tackle something new, different, or difficult with courage.
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?
July 5, 8:00AM N/A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
CROC FILES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY, 8:30AM (JULY 12 - SEPT 6) 9 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
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, and his wife, Terri bring us their unique brand of fun, information and high velocity adventures with snakes, Komodo dragons, kangaroos, and crocodiles. When they take kids around the globe to wrangle and wrestle amazing animals, we also get detailed stories about animal anatomy, life cycles, and eating and mating habits. They teach kids how to tackle something new, different, or difficult with courage.
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?
JULY 5, 8:30AM N/A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
TRADING SPACES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY, 9:00AM 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
From the producers of the TLC mega hit, Trading Spaces comes Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls. Teams of two boys and two girls are given a two day challenge of trading rooms with friends and redecorating them with skies-the-limit imaginations. With the help of hip designers and carpenters, these kids put their friendship and creativity to the test.
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?
JULY 5, 9:00AM N/A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
STRANGE DAYS AT BLAKE HOLSEY HIGH NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY JULY 12 - SEPT. 6 , 9:30AM 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
A nerdy science club becomes the in-crowd when they use scientific methods to get to the bottom of several bizarre happenings linked to a mysterious industrial accident that occurred near the school fifteen years earlier.
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?
JULY 5, 9:30AM JUNE 28, 7:00AM Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
SCOUTS SAFARI NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY, (JULY 12 - SEPT. 6) 10:00AM 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
This series chronicles a young American girl's coming of age. Born in New York City, Scout anxiously awaits for the excitment her teenage years have to offer. But when her father is involved in a tragic car accident she 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.
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?
JULY 5, 10:00AM JUNE 28, 7:30AM Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
ADVENTURE CAMP NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY, (JULY 7 - SEPT. 6) 10:30AM 9 4
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
This is not just another summer camp. Eight kids from across the country use Sea World of Florida and beyond as their campground. They grow and encounter life-changing experiences while learning what it takes to become junior zookeepers.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 4 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
JULY 5, 10:30AM N/A Y
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?
SEPTEMBER 13, 10:30 AM N/A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Preemption #3
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
SEPTEMBER 20, 10:30 AM N/A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Preemption #4
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
SEPTEMBER 27, 10:30 AM N/A Y
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
JEFF CORWIN UNLEASHED NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY, (SEPT. 13 - SEPT. 27) 8:30 AM 3 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
Whether he's three feet away from a 6-ton elephant in Tasmania or getting cozy with a boa constrictor in South America, Jeff will go anywhere and do anything to find the world's most beautiful and exotic creatures. Each episode ends with a blooper clip called "Caught In The Act", with some of Jeff Corwin moments you usually don't get to see.

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.
[There are no analog non-core program reports.]
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.
[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.]
[There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]
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
SATURDAY, 8:00AM 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
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, and his wife, Terri bring us their unique brand of fun, information and high velocity adventures with snakes, Komodo dragons, kangaroos, and crocodiles. When they take kids around the globe to wrangle and wrestle amazing animals, we also get detailed stories about animal anatomy, life cycles, and eating and mating habits. They teach kids how to tackle something new, different, or difficult with courage.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
JEFF CORWIN UNLEASHED NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY, 8:30AM 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
Whether he's three feet away from a 6-ton elephant in Tasmania or getting cozy with a boa constrictor in South America, Jeff will go anywhere and do anything to find the world's most beautiful and exotic creatures. Each episode ends with a blooper clip called "Caught In The Act", with some of Jeff Corwin moments you usually don't get to see.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
TRADING SPACES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY, 9:00AM 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
From the producers of the TLC mega hit, Trading Spaces comes Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls. Teams of two boys and two girls are given a two day challenge of trading rooms with friends and redecorating them with skies-the-limit imaginations. With the help of hip designers and carpenters, these kids put their friendship and creativity to the test.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
ENDURANCE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY, 9:30AM 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
This new reality series for kids tests their knowledge and athleticism in a world without malls, television or video games. Twenty kids will be brought to a selected island in the Pacific and will be challenged in matches of skill, speed, strength, and smarts. Every other week, the weakest team will be eliminated until one team is announced champion.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
STRANGE DAYS AT BLAKE HOLSEY HIGH NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY, 10:00AM 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
A nerdy science club becomes the in-crowd when they use scientific methods to get to the bottom of several bizarre happenings linked to a mysterious industrial accident that occurred near the school fifteen years earlier.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
SCOUT'S SAFARI NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY, 10:30AM 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
This series chronicles a young American girl's coming of age. Born in New York City, Scout anxiously awaits for the excitment her teenage years have to offer. But when her father is involved in a tragic car accident she 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
COURTNEY CAPARIS (915)532-5421 ext.259
Address E-mail Address
801 N. OREGON celam@ktsm.com
City State ZIP Code
EL PASO TX

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 "Teen NBC" programs, NBC has a website (www.nbc.com/tnbc) specifically dedicated to teens. This site was re-launched in 2001 with a new design. The goals of this site are first, to create a platform for the teen community where opportunities for self-expression become the core of interactive experience; second, to build these communities wherever possible around the themes and ideas generated within the TNBC shows themselves; and third, to provide online resources of information and guidance around the issues that most affect the lives of teens. Features of the website include information on upcoming episodes of each of the TNBC shows, as well as information about the shows and their cast members. A free TNBC email service is provided to teens to foster community and communication. There is a prominent link to the Snap.com "Teen Zone," which includes polls, message boards and features on subjects such as relationships, family, advice columns, dating, drugs and alcohol, entertainment and other teen sites on the web. There are chat rooms for teens, hosted by Talk City, and there are links to web page building and hosting services. To further enhance the educational values of teen programming next quarter will be reconstructed to include "Discovery Kids on NBC". These six new reality-based dramatic series, will feature an array of programs inspired by Discovery Networks' original programming.

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
COMCORP OF AMERICA
Date
10/9/03
FCC Form 398
March 2006