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: 2005-03-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2005-04-11 09:49:38.303

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KCPQ 13 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
TACOMA WA PIERCE 98402
Licensee Name
TRIBUNE TELEVISION NORTHWEST, INC.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
FOX Seattle-Tacoma www.q13.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
33894 2007-02-01 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). 3.73 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, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, SEATTLE TIMES, TV GUIDE/CANADA, TV WEEK/CANADA, TV VIEW, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES (TV DATA), TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE, VOGEL PUBLISHING, VIDEO VIEWING, SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD, FORTIN PICHE MULTIMEDIA COMM. INC., CKVU/CityTV, BELL EXPRESSVU, AMERICAN PROFILE MAGAZINE, THE OLYMPIAN, EVERETT HERALD, BREMERTON SUN, CANADIAN STAR CHOICE, & FYI TELEVISION.
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
AWESOME ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 1:30-2pm, 1/1-2/19/05; 12:30-1pm, 2/26-3/26/05 11 2
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 host, as well as two different teenagers each week, travel all over the world to both exotic and remote locations. "AWESOME ADVENTURES" is designed to educate, inform and entertain children 16 and under about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be "preachy" or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make the learning fun.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 2 2
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
2/5 - #23-04/05 Same day @ 4:00pm N
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?
2/19 - #25-04/05 Same day @ 2:00pm 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 #2 Origin
WINX CLUB NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 8:30-9am, 1/1-3/26/05; 11-11:30am, 1/8-3/5/05; 9-9:30am 3/12-3/26/05 23 2
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
“WINX CLUB” utilizes fairy castles, magical caverns and timeless villages as a backdrop for coming-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. In each episode, as a conflict arises, the fairies pool together their unique capabilities to find a solution comprised of their special talents. Life scenarios that commonly worry children-- from feeling vulnerable and powerless to being lost or separated from loved ones--are enacted throughout the series, and a variety of practical behavioral solutions are presented. “WINX CLUB” 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.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
25 2 2
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/1 - #103 same day @ 2pm N
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?
2/19 - #111 same day @ 9am 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 #3 Origin
UNDER THE HELMET NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 12-12:30pm, 1/1-2/12/05 5 2
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
NFL “Under The Helmet” showcases the pro-social on and off the field activities of the NFL’s leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), the program (1) educates teens about dedication, hard work, teamwork, goal setting and community service, (2) provides examples of responsible social and personal behavior, (3) demonstrates how to deal constructively with the differences among people, and (4) teaches the benefits of physical activity and fitness.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
7 2 2
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
1/1 - #618 same day @ 11:49am-12:19pm N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Preemption #2
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
2/5 - #623 same day @ 2:30pm 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 #4 Origin
ACE LIGHTNING SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 7-7:30am, 7:30-8am, 1/1/05; 12:30-1pm, 1/1/05 3 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
"Ace Lightning" is a prosocial series promoting the idea that there is a little hero in each of us. It examines the various qualities that 8-11 year olds need to think about and develop in order to make such "heroism" emerge. Not everyone can save the world, and none of us are superheroes, but each of us can be a hero if we do the right thing--whether it's befriending an unpopular classmate, telling the truth (even if it gets us into trouble), accepting responsibilities (even when they demand sacrifices), and standing up for what we know is right. Mark Hollander, a 13-year-old human, new to his town, his school, and the idea of being a hero, is about to learn some of these lessons. Mark's gradual discovery that he possesses most of the qualities necessary to be a hero, if only he will work hard, trust in his beliefs and abilities, do the right thing, and fear not, combines with Ace Lightning's growing understanding of human feelings, emotions, and values, to provide positive social models for 8-11 year old viewers. As our two protagonists--one a digital superhero and the other, an average human boy who is a hero in the making--battle Lord Fear and the forces of evil, they display the kinds of behaviors, beliefs, and values that most parents would like to see their own children adopt. Each episode faces Mark with moral and ethical decisions of the kind 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 #5 Origin
THE SMURFS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 7-7:30am & 7:30-8am, 1/8-3/26/05; 12:30-1pm, 1/8-2/19/05; 12-12:30pm, 2/26-3/26/05 34 2
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 Smurfs introduces the 3-6 year old TV audience to a wide array of prosocial lessons by using the narrative/educational device of a wise and patient elder who guides younger generations as they learn to deal with the complexities of interpersonal relations and with their own, sometimes quite confusing, feelings. Smurfs are tiny, blue creatures who inhabit a very magical forest. Each Smurf represents a particular character trait, usually encapsulated in his or her name: Brainy, Clumsy, Handy, Grouchy, Greedy, Jokey, etc.--a narrative device that helps young viewers understand some very abstract feelings and ideas. As they confront the day-to-day events of community life, they encounter unexpected obstacles, issues and feelings that may threaten their plans, community or self-image. Various individual episodes explore such issues as kindness, greed and sharing, fighting, perseverence, responsibility, humility, teasing, carelessness, self-confidence, fears, and so on--in other words, many of the same issues that any 3-6 yr old might encounter in the play-yard. Papa Smurf's constant message is to love, care for, and respect one another.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
36 2 2
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
2/5 - #SMF115 same day @ 3pm N
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?
2/19 - #SMF121 SU-2/20 @ 9am 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 #6 Origin
TEEN KIDS NEWS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 1-1:30pm, 1/1-3/26/05 11 2
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
Teen Kids News ("TKN") provides information and news to kids in an educational and entertaining manner. This program features teens anchoring and reporting on news events of the day. Its focus on young people is further reinforced by allowing participating teens to tell their stories in their own words. TKN relies on a large, diverse news anchor team that is unique in television, and has great appeal to kids. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives by providing a youthful perspective and voice on news and current events...a voice that is lacking in the adult-dominated media. TKN is aimed at informing and educating the next generation of news viewers and encourages awareness of current events.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 2 2
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
2/5 - #220 same day @ 3:30pm N
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?
2/19 - #222 SU-2/20 @9:30am N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS

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
WINX CLUB NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 8:30-9am & 9-9:30am, 4/2-6/25/05 26
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
“WINX CLUB” utilizes fairy castles, magical caverns and timeless villages as a backdrop for coming-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. In each episode, as a conflict arises, the fairies pool together their unique capabilities to find a solution comprised of their special talents. Life scenarios that commonly worry children-- from feeling vulnerable and powerless to being lost or separated from loved ones--are enacted throughout the series, and a variety of practical behavioral solutions are presented. “WINX CLUB” 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 Planned Core Program #2 Origin
THE SMURFS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 7-7:30am, 7:30-8am, 4/2-6/25/05; Sunday, 9-9:30am, 4/3-6/26/05 36
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
The Smurfs introduces the 3-6 year old TV audience to a wide array of prosocial lessons by using the narrative/educational device of a wise and patient elder who guides younger generations as they learn to deal with the complexities of interpersonal relations and with their own, sometimes quite confusing, feelings. Smurfs are tiny, blue creatures who inhabit a very magical forest. Each Smurf represents a particular character trait, usually encapsulated in his or her name: Brainy, Clumsy, Handy, Grouchy, Greedy, Jokey, etc.--a narrative device that helps young viewers understand some very abstract feelings and ideas. As they confront the day-to-day events of community life, they encounter unexpected obstacles, issues and feelings that may threaten their plans, community or self-image. Various individual episodes explore such issues as kindness, greed and sharing, fighting, perseverence, responsibility, humility, teasing, carelessness, self-confidence, fears, and so on--in other words, many of the same issues that any 3-6 yr old might encounter in the play-yard. Papa Smurf's constant message is to love, care for, and respect one another.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
AWESOME ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday, 9:30-10am, 4/3-6/26/05 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 host, as well as two different teenagers each week, travel all over the world to both exotic and remote locations. "AWESOME ADVENTURES" is designed to educate, inform and entertain children 16 and under about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be "preachy" or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make the learning fun.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
TEEN KIDS NEWS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday, 10-10:30am, 4/3-6/26/05 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
Teen Kids News ("TKN") provides information and news to kids in an educational and entertaining manner. This program features teens anchoring and reporting on news events of the day. Its focus on young people is further reinforced by allowing participating teens to tell their stories in their own words. TKN relies on a large, diverse news anchor team that is unique in television, and has great appeal to kids. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives by providing a youthful perspective and voice on news and current events...a voice that is lacking in the adult-dominated media. TKN is aimed at informing and educating the next generation of news viewers and encourages awareness of current events.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 12:30-1pm, 5/21-6/25/05 6
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 Week in Baseball" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), the program seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements 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
Sheri Liguori (206) 674-1403
Address E-mail Address
1813 Westlake Avenue North sliguori@kcpq.com
City State ZIP Code
Seattle WA

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.
Syndicator changed SA 7-8am E/I program from "Ace Lightning" to "The Smurfs" starting 1/8/05. Station promoted 1/1/05 "Under the Helmet" reschedule time as 11:30am, and were it not for the Cotton Bowl overrun, it would have aired as scheduled. A list of child oriented public service announcements that KCPQ telecast during this quarter and core program synopses/episodic info can be found in the FCC 398 1st Qtr 2005 file within the station's public report file.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.

Name of Licensee Signature
Tribune Television Northwest, Inc.
Date
4/8/05
FCC Form 398
March 2006