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: 2004-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2005-01-07 15:34:44.183

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WUPW 36 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
TOLEDO OH LUCAS 43604
Licensee Name
WUPW Broadcasting, LLC
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
FOX Toledo www.foxtoledo.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
19190 2005-10-01 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). 4.50 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).
Bergen Record, Better Viewing Cable Guide, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Gulf Sports Radio, New York Times, Newsday, Prevue Networks, Reuters, Ross Reports TV & Film, Satellite TV Week, Sports Illustrated, Sports Menu, Sports Vue, Inc., Sygma News Agency, Tel-Aire Publication, Toledo Blade, Total TV/Cable Guide, Tribune Media Services, TV Data, TV Guide, TV Listings, TV Time, USA Today, Vitac, World Syndicate and Worldnow.com.
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
ACE LIGHTNING SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M-F 7a 10/1-12/31/04 66 0
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
Our 2 protagonists-one a digital superhero and the other an average human boy who is a hero in the making display the kinds of behaviors, beliefs and values that most parents would like to see their own children adopt. They are faced with moral and ethical decisions that are required not only in a confrontation with the forces of evil, but also in dealing with the day-to-day events of normal lives. Throughout the course of the series, such prosocial issues as friendship, compassion, ingenuity, humor, honesty, integrity, perseverance, duty, honor, truthfulness, and respect for others are explored.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat 7a 10/2-1225/04 13 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 series is designed to build problem-solving and informational management skills and to model the pro-social values and behaviors associated with enduring friendships and effective teamwork. Problem solving themes are illustrated in each episode which also demonstrate fundamental principles of gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information and using it to imagine, present and test plausible scenarios. It is the intent of the series to motivate children to see critical thinking and team problem-solving as exciting, fun and wihtin their capacity.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
GO FOR IT SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat 730a 10/2-12/25/04 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
Teams of children compete in a variety of educational and athletic activities, including trivia and athletic competitions. Trivia competitions require children to use their math, science, history, and geography skills to defeat the opposing team and win prizes. Athletic competitions encourage children to stay physically fit and healthy. Each episode brings relevant life-messages to kids in a fast paced format designed to encourage learning, participation and competition.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat 1230p 10/2/04 1 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
Showcases the pro-social on and off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Assoc. for Sports & Physical Ed. (NASPE, the program educates teens about dedication, hard work, hard work,practice and personal responsibilities. Relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life.
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
WINX CLUB NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat 830a 10/2-12/25/04 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
Promotes the development of social skills, with actions such as speaking kindly to others, doing good for one's community, and managing anger appropriately, integrated into the show's humor. These social competencies are now considered legitimate and necessary objectives of school curricula.
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
UNDER THE HELMET NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat 12p 10/2-12/25/04 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
Showcases the pro-social on and off the field activities of the NFL's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Assoc. for Sports & Physical Ed. (NASPE, the program educates teens about dedication, hard work, teamwork, goal setting and community service, provides examples of responsible social and personal behavior, demonstrates how to deal constructively with the differences among people and teaches the benefits of physical activity and fitness.

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
THE OUTDOORSMAN WITH BUCK MCNEELY SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat 530a 10/1-12/25/04 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
12 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
The series includes a unique blend of international and domestic ventures combined with important conservation issues in an exciting, family oriented program.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #2 Origin
WILD AMERICA SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sat 630a 10/2-12/25/04 13 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
The educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the N. American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Emphasis will be placed on protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment.
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.
[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
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
TH-Sat 7a 1/1-3/26/05 38
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
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 series is designed to build problem-solving and informational management skills and to model the pro-social values and behaviors associated with enduring friendships and effective teamwork. Problem solving themes are illustrated in each episode which also demonstrate fundamental principles of gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information and using it to imagine, present and test plausible scenarios. It is the intent of the series to motivate children to see critical thinking and team problem-solving as exciting, fun and wihtin their capacity.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
GO FOR IT SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sat 730a 1/8-3/26/05 12
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
Teams of children compete in a variety of educational and athletic activities, including trivia and athletic competitions. Trivia competitions require children to use their math, science, history, and geography skills to defeat the opposing team and win prizes. Athletic competitions encourage children to stay physically fit and healthy. Each episode brings relevant life-messages to kids in a fast paced format designed to encourage learning, participation and competition.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
WINX CLUB NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sat 830A 1/1/05-3/26/05 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
Utilizes fairy castles, magical caverns and timeless villages as a backdrop for comin of age lessons, group problem solving, cooperative investigations and the important social and emotional learning opportunities that children need to develop the valuable emotional competencies of resilience, empathy and self confidence.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
NFL UNDER THE HELMET NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sat. 12p 1/8-2/12/05 5
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
Showcases the pro-social on and off the field activities of the NFL's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Assoc. for Sports & Physical Ed. (NASPE, the program educates teens about dedication, hard work, teamwork, goal setting and community service, provides examples of responsible social and personal behavior, demonstrates how to deal constructively with the differences among people and teaches the benefits of physical activity and fitness.

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
Ray Maselli 419-244-3600
Address E-mail Address
4 Seagate rmaselli@foxtoledo.com
City State ZIP Code
Toledo OH

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.

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
WUPW Broadcasting, LLC
Date
1/7/05
FCC Form 398
March 2006