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: 2004-06-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2004-07-01 16:54:13.476

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KTTU 18 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
Tucson AZ PIMA 85705
Licensee Name
KTTU-TV, Inc.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
UPN Tuscon (Nogales) www.kttu.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
11908 2006-10-01 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). 6.00 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, Tribune Media, Nogales International, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Citizen, TV Data
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
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M-F, 7:00AM, (04014-040204) 2 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The program 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. It is the intent of the program to motivate children to see critical thinking and team problem-solving as exciting, fun and within their ability. (LTC 040204. Program replaced 040504 with Ace Lightning).
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
2 0 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
N/A N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M-F, 7:30AM, (010104-033104) 2 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
7 years 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
he program entertains and engages grade-school children while promoting positive pro-social models of life-skills and character development. The lead characters on each episode confront situations and dilemas that highlight the kinds of social and character issues that are fundamental to childhood development. The struggle to do the right thing reflect the struggles young children often face in social and/or emotional situations in their own lives. (LTC in this time period 040205. Replaced 040504 with Berenstain Bears).
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
2 0 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
N/A N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
BERENSTAIN BEARS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat., 8:00AM (040304) 1 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The focus of each episode is on young people, telling their stories in their own words. Through the youth anchors, it will insert the clear voice of a kid into the adult-dominated media and provide a unique perspective to the news not currently available on network television. The large, diverse anchor team will appeal to kids who will identify and emulate them. Subject matter each week will include such issues as fear of going to school, school violence, space travel, health issues, video games and computers. (LTC Saturday broadcast 040304).
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
1 0 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
N/A N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
KID'S NEWS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat., 8:30 AM, (040304-062604) 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
The focus of each episode is on young people, telling their stories in their own words. Through the youth anchors, it will insert the clear voice of a kid into the adult-dominated media and provide a unique perspective to the news not currently available on network television. The large, diverse anchor team will appeal to kids who will identify and emulate them. Subject matter each week will include such issues as fear of going to school, school violence, space travel, health issues, video games and computers.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 0 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
N/A N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
ACE LIGHTNING SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M-F, 7 AM, (040504-063004) 62 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
8 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
"Ace Lightning" is a prosocial series promoting the idea that there is a little hero in each of us, and examining the various qualities that 8-11 year olds need to think about and develop in order to make such "heroism" emerge. (This program replaced "Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century," eff. 040504). ("Ace Lightning" did not air 052004 due to program scheduling error).
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
62 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
052004 N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
BERENSTAIN BEARS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M-F, 7:30 AM, (040504-063003) 63 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The focus of each episode is on young people, telling their stories in their own words. Through the youth anchors, it will insert the clear voice of a kid into the adult-dominated media and provide a unique perspective to the news not currently available on network television. The large, diverse anchor team will appeal to kids who will identify and emulate them. Subject matter each week will include such issues as fear of going to school, school violence, space travel, health issues, video games and computers. (This program replaced "All Dogs Go to Heaven," M-F, eff. 040504).
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
63 0 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
N/A N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption OTHER
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SAT, 8 AM, (041004-062604). 12 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
7 years 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
he program entertains and engages grade-school children while promoting positive pro-social models of life-skills and character development. The lead characters on each episode confront situations and dilemas that highlight the kinds of social and character issues that are fundamental to childhood development. The struggle to do the right thing reflect the struggles young children often face in social and/or emotional situations in their own lives. (This program replaced "Berenstain Bears" Saturdays, eff. 041004),
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
12 0 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
N/A N/A N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption OTHER

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
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
0 minutes From To
0 years 0 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
KTTU did not broadcast any non-core programs this quarter.
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
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
ACE LIGHTNING SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Mon.-Fri., 7 AM (060104-093004) 66
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
8 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Ace Lightning is a prosocial series promoting the idea that there is a little hero in each of us, and examining the various qualities that 8-11 year olds need to think about and develop in order to make such "heroism" emerge.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SAT., 8 AM (060404-092504) 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
7 years 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The program entertains and engages grade-school children while promoting positive pro-social models of life-skills and character development. The lead characters on each episode confront situations and dilemas that highlight the kinds of social and character issues that are fundamental to childhood development. The struggle to do the right thing reflect the struggles young children often face in social and/or emotional situations in their own lives.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
BERENSTAIN BEARS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
M-F, 7:30 AM (060104-093004) 66
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Each episode presents prosocial messages about family, friends and the problems and issues of early childhood. Focussing on family and friendship, the show's principal characters encounter a host of problems and issues important to most young people. Examples include why politeness matters and why it's important to tell the truth. Each episode addresses many of the questions young children have always raised.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
KIDS NEWS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sat. 8:30 AM (060404-092504) 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The focus of each episode is on young people, telling their stories in their own words. Through the youth anchors, it will insert the clear voice of a kid into the adult-dominated media and provide a unique perspective to the news not currently available on network television. The large, diverse anchor team will appeal to kids who will identify and emulate them. Subject matter each week will include such issues as fear of going to school, school violence, space travel, health issues, video games and computers.

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
Bob Lee 520-770-1123
Address E-mail Address
1855 N. Sixth Avenue blee@kmsb.com
City State ZIP Code
Tucson AZ

17. Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
a. KTTU regularly aired PSAs specifically designed for children 16-years-old and under during the report period. Subjects this quarter included: Anti-drug use (Drug-Free Arizona), Anti-gang (Tucson Police), positive peer relationships (Sahuaro Girl Scouts), Clean environment (Pima Co. DEQ)(Arizona State Parks), Arts appreciation (America for the Arts/TPAC), 4-H club membership (UA Coop. Extension Office), and Kindness to animals (In Defense of Animals).

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
KTTU-TV, Inc.
Date
070104
FCC Form 398
March 2006