Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2005-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2006-01-09 12:14:03.243

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WNDU	16 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		SOUTH BEND	IN	ST. JOSEPH	46637

Licensee Name
MICHIANA TELECASTING CORPORATION
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC		South Bend-Elkhart		www.wndu.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
41674				2005-08-01 00:00:00.0

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).
		South Bend Tribune, The Elkhart Truth, Goshen News, TV Data, TV Guide, Tribune Media Services, AT&T Cable Service **plus 60 other various publications whose names are available upon request.
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 TRADING SPACES: BOYS VS GIRLS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAY @ 10:00AM 14 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming TRADING SPACES: BOYS VS. GIRLS is where boys and girls get to show how well they know each other, how effectively they can manage a budget, and how skillfully they can execute a design plan. Each week a boy or girl is given two days and $5000 dollars to complete a renovation of their partner's "room". The space might be a bedroom, a recreation room, or a clubhouse; but the "designer" has to first show his or her knowledge of the other person's preferences, hobbies, and lifestyle to come up with a good design. Next, the challenge of balancing the budget and figuring out the renovation process begins. Participants learn measurement, spatial reasoning and principles of aesthetic design as they go through the experience. In the end, they find out if their knowledge and perception of their partner was on or off base. Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin DARCY'S WILD LIFE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAY @ 10:30AM 14 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming DARCY'S WILD LIFE follows the life of a 15-year-old Darcy Fields, the pampered daughter of a top Hollywood movie-star who was plucked out of a life of limos, movie-premiers and world calss restaurants to live in a "no-frills" life in rural Idaho. Darcy's initial resentment gives way to optimism as she makes new friends and becomes a part of the community. The educational goal of the program is for the main character, Darcy, to model the learning process in adjusting to a new environment that is the complete antithesis of her old life. Darcy comes to a deeper understanding of herself, the value of relationships, and the insignificance of material things. This occurs as she adjusts to her new surroundings and a new group of friends who have totally different perspectives on life. Specific objectives are to show Darcy, with her Hollywood mentality, navigating her way through life on a farm and relating to people who have a different outlook on life. The viewer will also learn about the care and treatment of a variety of animals that live on farms or in the wild. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin FLIGHT 29 DOWN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAY @ 11:00AM 14 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming FLIGHT 29 DOWN is the name of the small, chartered plane that carries a group of eleven acorss the South Pacific for an eco-camping class trip to the desert island of Micronesia. Before they can join the rest of the class for their eco-camping adventure, 29 DOWN malfunctions and the pilot/camp counselor has to make an emergency crash landing on a remote island somewhere in the South Pacific. With nothing but their camping gear, a limited supply of resources, and each other, the group tries to come to grips with the situation that challenges them through intelligence and instinct. As they confront the false perceptions they have of themselves and one another, the group realizes that they must learn how to live and work together in order to survive. The show carries a powerful social-emotional message that draws upon the complexities of human bahavior and social relationships in which adolescents struggle to define their roles in a social group while learning how to cooperate with one another as they grapple with the challenges that force them to gain awareness of themselves and the harsh reality that faces them. Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin ENDURANCE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SATURDAY @ 11:30AM 14 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming ENDURANCE is an engrossing program that shows the target audience succeeding at several different physical, intellectual and strategic challenges in order to win a fabulous travel prize. Each of the 12 competitive challenges is a metaphor for thechallenges our target audience will face in real life. In addition, there are strategic challenges based on ten character traits that are important for success. Contestants must estimate probabilities and beat the odds. Overall, the competition balances luck or fate against personal effort so that the constestants learn to balance intellect with intuition in developing growth and insights of the contestants, with an emphasis on how the experience of protracted competition and teamwork teaches both social skills and life skills for achieving success with your goals. Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin TUTENSTEIN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SUNDAY @ 7:00AM 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming TUTENSTEIN is a resurrected ten-year-old boy mummy who thinks that he is a still King Tut-Ankh-en-Set-Amun, Pharaoh and ruler of the world. Little does he understand that three millennia have passed and everything around him has changed. The show's educational content includes Egyptology and social-emotional messages. Egyptology is presented through the introduction of historically accurate depictions of myths, legends, demons and gods. In each story Tut and his sidekicks, Cleo and her cat, Luxor, have an adventure where the ancients are resurrected as allies or enemies in a conflict that takes place in modern times. Most of the socio-emotional lessons revolve around learning to plan, being less selfish, and considering the consequences of impulsive behavior. Cleo is usually the voice of reason for Tut, as she is the one who has to problem-solve their way out of each escapade they encounter. Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin TIME WARP TRIO NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions SUNDAY @ 7:30AM 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming TIME WARP TRIO consists of three curious boys - Fred, Sam and Joe - who are transported through time via a mysterious magic book that is presented to Joe by his magician uncle. "The Book" warps the boys backward or forward in time, before disappearing, to experience extraordinary adventures where they partake in the makings of history as they search for the granddaughters - Freddi, Samantha and Jodie - who have also inherited "The Book" over time. Through their time-travels, the six kids periodically bump into one another and help each other to locate "The Book" while outsmarting their adversaries so they can warp back home. The show embeds interesting historical facts in a way that blends action, adventure and fun that appeals to a young audience.

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.]

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.]

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.

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.]

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.]

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 TRADING SPACES: BOYS VS GIRLS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAY @ 10:00AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming TRADING SPACES: BOYS VS GIRLS Boys and girls get to show how well they know each other, how effectively they can manage a budget, and how skillfully they can execute a design plan in Trading Spaces: Boys vs Girls. Each week a boy or girl will be given two days and $5000 dollars to complete a renovation of their partner's "room". The space might be a bedroom, a recreation room, or a club house, but the "designer" has to show his or her knowledge of the other person's preferences, hobbies, and lifestyle to come up with a good design. Then, the challenge of balancing the budget and figuring out the renovation process begins. Participants will learn measurement, spatial reasoning, and principles of aesthetic design as they go through the experience. In the end, they will find out if their knowledge and perception of their partner was on or off base. TRADING SPACES: BOYS VS GIRLS Boys and girls get to show how well they know each other, how effectively they can manage a budget, and how skillfully they can execute a design plan in Trading Spaces: Boys vs Girls. Each week a boy or girl will be given two days and $5000 dollars to complete a renovation of their partner's "room". The space might be a bedroom, a recreation room, or a club house, but the "designer" has to show his or her knowledge of the other person's preferences, hobbies, and lifestyle to come up with a good design. Then, the challenge of balancing the budget and figuring out the renovation process begins. Participants will learn measurement, spatial reasoning, and principles of aesthetic design as they go through the experience. In the end, they will find out if their knowledge and perception of their partner was on or off base. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin DARCY'S WILD LIFE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAY @ 10:30AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming DARCY'S WILD LIFE follows the life of a 15-year-old Darcy Fields, the pampered daughter of a top Hollywood movie-star who was plucked out of a life of limos, movie-premiers and world calss restaurants to live in a "no-frills" life in rural Idaho. Darcy's initial resentment gives way to optimism as she makes new friends and becomes a part of the community. The educational goal of the program is for the main character, Darcy, to model the learning process in adjusting to a new environment that is the complete antithesis of her old life. Darcy comes to a deeper understanding of herself, the value of relationships, and the insignificance of material things. This occurs as she adjusts to her new surroundings and a new group of friends who have totally different perspectives on life. Specific objectives are to show Darcy, with her Hollywood mentality, navigating her way through life on a farm and relating to people who have a different outlook on life. The viewer will also learn about the care and treatment of a variety of animals that live on farms or in the wild. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin FLIGHT 29 DOWN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAY @ 11:00AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming FLIGHT 29 DOWN is the name of the small, chartered plane that carries a group of eleven acorss the South Pacific for an eco-camping class trip to the desert island of Micronesia. Before they can join the rest of the class for their eco-camping adventure, 29 DOWN malfunctions and the pilot/camp counselor has to make an emergency crash landing on a remote island somewhere in the South Pacific. With nothing but their camping gear, a limited supply of resources, and each other, the group tries to come to grips with the situation that challenges them through intelligence and instinct. As they confront the false perceptions they have of themselves and one another, the group realizes that they must learn how to live and work together in order to survive. The show carries a powerful social-emotional message that draws upon the complexities of human bahavior and social relationships in which adolescents struggle to define their roles in a social group while learning how to cooperate with one another as they grapple with the challenges that force them to gain awareness of themselves and the harsh reality that faces them. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin ENDURANCE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SATURDAY @ 11:30AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming ENDURANCE is an engrossing program that shows the target audience succeeding at several different physical, intellectual and strategic challenges in order to win a fabulous travel prize. Each of the 12 competitive challenges is a metaphor for thechallenges our target audience will face in real life. In addition, there are strategic challenges based on ten character traits that are important for success. Contestants must estimate probabilities and beat the odds. Overall, the competition balances luck or fate against personal effort so that the constestants learn to balance intellect with intuition in developing growth and insights of the contestants, with an emphasis on how the experience of protracted competition and teamwork teaches both social skills and life skills for achieving success with your goals. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin TUTENSTEIN NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SUNDAY @ 7:00AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming TUTENSTEIN is a resurrected ten-year-old boy mummy who thinks that he is a still King Tut-Ankh-en-Set-Amun, Pharaoh and ruler of the world. Little does he understand that three millennia have passed and everything around him has changed. The show's educational content includes Egyptology and social-emotional messages. Egyptology is presented through the introduction of historically accurate depictions of myths, legends, demons and gods. In each story Tut and his sidekicks, Cleo and her cat, Luxor, have an adventure where the ancients are resurrected as allies or enemies in a conflict that takes place in modern times. Most of the socio-emotional lessons revolve around learning to plan, being less selfish, and considering the consequences of impulsive behavior. Cleo is usually the voice of reason for Tut, as she is the one who has to problem-solve their way out of each escapade they encounter. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin TIME WARP TRIO NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired SUNDAY @ 7:30AM 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 9 years 14 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming TIME WARP TRIO consists of three curious boys - Fred, Sam and Joe - who are transported through time via a mysterious magic book that is presented to Joe by his magician uncle. "The Book" warps the boys backward or forward in time, before disappearing, to experience extraordinary adventures where they partake in the makings of history as they search for the granddaughters - Freddi, Samantha and Jodie - who have also inherited "The Book" over time. Through their time-travels, the six kids periodically bump into one another and help each other to locate "The Book" while outsmarting their adversaries so they can warp back home. The show embeds interesting historical facts in a way that blends action, adventure and fun that appeals to a young audience.
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 Gary J. Sieber (575) 631-1616 Address E-mail Address P.O. Box 1616 gsieber@wndu.com City State ZIP Code South Bend 46634 IN
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 Michiana Telecasting Corporation Date 1/9/06