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: 2005-06-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2005-07-01 14:48:43.496

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WJW (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
CLEVELAND OH CUYAHOGA 44103
Licensee Name
WJW LICENSE, INC.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
FOX Cleveland www.fox8cleveland.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
73150 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). 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).
WJW SENT LOCAL/FOX/SYNDICATED INFORMATION TO: THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, THE BLADE, CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION, ELYRIA CHRONICLE, FORIN-PICHE MULTIMEDIA, ITV INC., THE PLAIN DEALER, THE REPOSITORY, SUN NEWSPAPERS, TRIBUNE CHRONICLE, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, TV DATA, TV GUIDE, AND VIDEO VIEWING. IN ADDITION, FOX NETWORK SENT INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL AND NFL UNDER THE HELMET TO SUCH PUBLICATIONS AS BERGEN RECORD, NEW YORK TIMES, PREVUE NETWORKS, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, SPORTS MENU, SPORTS VUE, SYGMA NEWS, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, TV GUIDE, TOTAL TV/CABLE GUIDE, TV LISTINGS, VITAC, NEW YORK POST, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, LOS ANGELES TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS, LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, NEWSDAY, NEWARK STAR LEDGER, GULF SPORTS RADIO, REUTERS, USA TODAY, VOGEL GROUP, AND WORLD SYNDICATE.
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
GINA D'S KIDS CLUB SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 7:00AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
7 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
PROGRAM AIDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF-IMAGE, SOCIAL, MATH AND READING SKILLS IN YOUNG CHILDREN. THE KIDS CLUB IS A PLACE WHERE EVERY CHILD BELONGS AND EVERY CHILD GETS THE SPECIAL ATTENTION THEY NEED THROUGH WHOLESOME FUN, EDUCATION, AND UPBEAT SING-ALONG SONGS.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
ANIMAL ATLAS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 7:30AM 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
PROGRAM EXPLORES THE WORLD OF ANIMAL WILDLIFE, PROMOTING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW VARIOUS ANIMAL SPECIES LIVE AND WHAT THEY NEED TO SURVIVE. TAKES VIEWERS INTO ANIMALS' WORLD TO SEE WHERE IT LIVES, HOW IT EATS, HOW IT PLAYS, HOW THE FAMILY UNIT OPERATES, AND WHAT THREATENS AND SUPPORTS ITS SURVIVAL.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
PET KEEPING SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 8:00AM 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
PET EXPERT MARC MARRONE PLAYS RINGMASTER TO THE COUNTLESS DOMESTICATED PETS THAT JUMP, SCURRY, FLY, AND BARK ALL AROUND HIM. PROGRAM PROVIDES UNIQUE ADVICE AND HELPFUL TIPS ON ANYTHING FROM SUPPLEMENTING A LIZARD'S DIET WITH PEACH BABY FOOD TO HOUSEBREAKING A PUPPY. ALSO INCLUDES EXPERT DOG TRAINER ANDREA ARDEN, ASPCA ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AUTHORITY DR. AMY MARDER, AND KELLY BALSAM OF THE NYC MOUNTED POLICE UNIT.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
ANIMAL RESCUE SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 8:30AM 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
PROGRAM EXERTS A VERY POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON YOUNG VIEWERS BY WAY OF WONDERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BEST OF HUMAN INSTINCTS. THEMES OF RESPECT AND COMPASSION FOR ALL LIVING CREATURES. PROVIDES INFORMATION ON MEDICAL REHABILITATION TREATMENTS, THE TECHNIQUES AND TEAMWORK OF RESCUE PERSONNEL, AS WELL AS "NOAH'S NOTES"; SAFETY ADVICE WHICH CONCLUDES EACH EPISODE.
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
AWESOME ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 9:00AM 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
PROGRAM IS AN ADVENTURE SERIES CO-HOSTED BY TWO DIFFERENT TEENAGERS EACH WEEK WHO LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE HOST AND THE TEENAGERS TRAVEL THE WORLD TO BOTH EXOTIC AND REMOTE LOCATIONS TO LEARN LESSONS IN THE BEAUTY OF NATURE, ITS CREATURES, AND THE PEOPLE WHO INHABIT THE LAND.
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
WILD ABOUT ANIMALS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 9:30PM 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
HOSTED BY MARIETTE HARTLEY, EACH PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR DIFFERENT ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT THE WORLD'S MOST FACINATING ANIMALS. PROGRAM EDUCATES CHILDREN ABOUT BOTH EXOTIC AND UNIQUE ANIMALS AS WELL AS THE ANIMALS THEY SEE EVERY DAY.
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SATURDAY 12:30PM OR 3:30PM 3 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
PROGRAM SHOWCASES 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 1) EDUCATES TEENS ABOUT DEDICATION, HARD WORK, TEAMWORK, GOAL SETTING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, 2) PROVIDES EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL AND PERSONAL BEHAVIOR, AND 3) DEMONSTRATES HOW TO DEAL CONSTRUCTIVELY WITH THE DIFFERENCES AMONG PEOPLE, AND 4) TEACHES THE BENEFIT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS. PROGRAM BEGAN ITS SEASON ON SATURDAY 5/21/05.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
5 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
SATURDAY 6/11/05 SATURDAY 6/11/05 11:30AM 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?
SATURDAY 6/18/05 SATURDAY 6/18/05 2:30PM 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
GINA D'S KIDS CLUB SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY 7:00AM 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
7 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
PROGRAM AIDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF-IMAGE, SOCIAL, MATH AND READING SKILLS IN YOUNG CHILDREN. THE KIDS CLUB IS A PLACE WHERE EVERY CHILD BELONGS AND EVERY CHILD GETS THE SPECIAL ATTENTION THEY NEED THROUGH WHOLESOME FUN, EDUCATION, AND UPBEAT SING-ALONG SONGS.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
ANIMAL ATLAS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY 7:30AM 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
PROGRAM EXPLORES THE WORLD OF ANIMAL WILDLIFE, PROMOTING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW VARIOUS ANIMAL SPECIES LIVE AND WHAT THEY NEED TO SURVIVE. TAKES VIEWERS INTO ANIMALS' WORLD TO SEE WHERE IT LIVES, HOW IT EATS, HOW IT PLAYS, HOW THE FAMILY UNIT OPERATES, AND WHAT THREATENS AND SUPPORTS ITS SURVIVAL.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
PET KEEPING SYNDICATED
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
PET EXPERT MARC MARRONE PLAYS RINGMASTER TO THE COUNTLESS DOMESTICATED PETS THAT JUMP, SCURRY, FLY, AND BARK ALL AROUND HIM. PROGRAM PROVIDES UNIQUE ADVICE AND HELPFUL TIPS ON ANYTHING FROM SUPPLEMENTING A LIZARD'S DIET WITH PEACH BABY FOOD TO HOUSEBREAKING A PUPPY. ALSO INCLUDES EXPERT DOG TRAINER ANDREA ARDEN, ASPCA ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AUTHORITY DR. AMY MARDER, AND KELLY BALSAM OF THE NYC MOUNTED POLICE UNIT.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
ANIMAL RESCUE SYNDICATED
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
PROGRAM EXERTS A VERY POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON YOUNG VIEWERS BY WAY OF WONDERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BEST OF HUMAN INSTINCTS. THEMES OF RESPECT AND COMPASSION FOR ALL LIVING CREATURES. PROVIDES INFORMATION ON MEDICAL REHABILITATION TREATMENTS, THE TECHNIQUES AND TEAMWORK OF RESCUE PERSONNEL, AS WELL AS "NOAH'S NOTES"; SAFETY ADVICE WHICH CONCLUDES EACH EPISODE.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
AWESOME ADVENTURES SYNDICATED
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
PROGRAM IS AN ADVENTURE SERIES CO-HOSTED BY TWO DIFFERENT TEENAGERS EACH WEEK WHO LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE HOST AND THE TEENAGERS TRAVEL THE WORLD TO BOTH EXOTIC AND REMOTE LOCATIONS TO LEARN LESSONS IN THE BEAUTY OF NATURE, ITS CREATURES, AND THE PEOPLE WHO INHABIT THE LAND.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
WILD ABOUT ANIMALS SYNDICATED
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
HOSTED BY MARIETTE HARTLEY, EACH PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR DIFFERENT ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT THE WORLD'S MOST FACINATING ANIMALS. PROGRAM EDUCATES CHILDREN ABOUT BOTH EXOTIC AND UNIQUE ANIMALS AS WELL AS THE ANIMALS THEY SEE EVERY DAY.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SATURDAY 12:30PM OR 3:30PM 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
PROGRAM SHOWCASES 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 1) EDUCATES TEENS ABOUT DEDICATION, HARD WORK, TEAMWORK, GOAL SETTING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, 2) PROVIDES EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL AND PERSONAL BEHAVIOR, AND 3) DEMONSTRATES HOW TO DEAL CONSTRUCTIVELY WITH THE DIFFERENCES AMONG PEOPLE, AND 4) TEACHES THE BENEFIT 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
CLARE TARICSKA 216-431-8888
Address E-mail Address
5800 S. MARGINAL RD. fox8programming@foxtv.com
City State ZIP Code
CLEVELAND 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
WJW LICENSE, INC.
Date
7/1/05
FCC Form 398
March 2006