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: 2006-09-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2006-10-10 16:53:30.713

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WEEK 25 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
East Peoria IL TAZEWELL 61611
Licensee Name
Granite Broadcasting Corporation
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC Peoria-Bloomington www.week.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
24801 2012-10-01 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).
Video Viewing Tribune Media Services TV Guide
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
KENNY THE SHARK NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 9:00 - 9:30am 9 1
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
KENNY THE SHARK is an eight-foot-tall shark who lives on land with his owner, ten-year-old Kat. Much of the adventure and humor in this show emerges from the problems that stem from managing the life of a shark trying to live in the incongruous world of human beings. Kenny is literally a big predator “fish out of water.” The educational goal of this show is to provide the audience with introductory knowledge of shark behavior and biology. Each story has an educational theme based on a dilemma facing Kat or Kenny when they have to make decisions, solve problems, or act responsibly to correct something Kenny did wrong. Their resolution of the problem offers the educational message for each episode of the show.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/08/06 #565017 N/A Y
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
TIME WARP TRIO NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 9:30 - 10:00am 9 1
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 is about three curious boys – Fred, Sam and Joe – who are transported through time via a mysterious book that is presented to Joe by his magician uncle. The Book warps the boys backward or forward in time before it disappears. In order to warp back home, the boys must locate the magical book. Their search for The Book takes them through extraordinary adventures in which they are introduced to historic people, places and events. The boys run into their great-granddaughters – Freddi, Samantha and Jodie – when they warp into the future and find that Jodie has also inherited The Book from her great-grandfather, Joe. Sometimes, all the kids show up in the same time warp and help each other outsmart their adversaries so they can return home. Each episode contains interesting historical facts and a key historical takeaway, blending information with action and fun to appeal to the target audience.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/08/06 #477018 N/A Y
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
TRADING SPACES: BOYS VS. GIRLS NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 10:00 - 10:30am 9 1
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 a 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.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/08/06 #771018 N/A Y
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
DARCY'S WILD LIFE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 10:30 - 11:00am 9 1
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 15-year-old Darcy Fields, the pampered daughter of a top Hollywood movie star who is plucked out of a life of limos, movie premieres and world-class restaurants to live the simple 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 as she adjusts 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. The viewer also learns about the care and treatment of a variety of animals that live on farms or in the wild.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/08/06 #699028 N/A Y
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 #5 Origin
FLIGHT 29 DOWN NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 11:00 - 11:30am 8 2
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 11 people across the South Pacific for an eco-camping class trip to a desert island in Micronesia. Before they reach their destination, 29 DWN malfunctions and the pilot/camp counselor has to make an emergency crash landing on a remote island 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, with 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 behavior and social relationships, in which adolescents struggle to define themselves and their roles in a social group, while dealing with the harsh reality that faces them.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
8 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/01/06 #542012 7/01/06 8:00 - 8:30am Y
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?
7/08/06 #542005 N/A Y
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
ENDURANCE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 11:30am - 12:00pm 8 2
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 reality program that shows a group of young contestants succeeding at several different physical and mental challenges in order to win a fabulous travel prize. Each of the 12 competitive challenges is a metaphor for the challenges the 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 combines luck with personal effort so that the contestants learn to balance intellect with intuition to develop their winning strategy. Narration and interviews during each episode trace the emotional growth and insights of the contestants. The show emphasizes how the experience of protracted competition and teamwork teaches both social skills and life skills for achieving success towards one’s goals.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
8 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
7/01/06 #838062 7/01/06 8:30 - 9:00am Y
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?
7/08/06 #838055 N/A Y
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 #7 Origin
VEGGIE TALES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 9:00 - 9:30am 3 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
VEGGIETALES are a series of stories narrated by animated veggies, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, that teach life lessons through wit and humor. Each episode contains one or two short animated stories that illustrate core values to children in an entertaining way. Stories are interrupted with silly songs, usually sung by Larry the Cucumber, that contain whacky lyrics in a catchy tune. Each episode ends with Bob and Larry reinforcing the lesson learned through the stories.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
3 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/23/06 #102 N/A Y
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 #8 Origin
DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 9:30 - 10:00am 3 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
DRAGON is a cheerful, lovable and insatiably curious blue dragon who lives in a colorful little house that welcomes all his friends and anyone else who needs comfort or advice. Every day Dragon faces a new situation that needs to be solved, and he does it in his unique Dragon-like way. If he can’t get it right the first time, he keeps trying until he does. With each story, we find a new way to learn simple life skills through Dragon and his friends, Cat, Ostrich, Beaver, Alligator and Mail Mouse.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
3 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/23/06 #103 N/A Y
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 #9 Origin
3-2-1 PENGUINS! AND LARRYBOY STORIES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 10:00 - 10:30am 3 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
3-2-1 PENGUINS! and LARRYBOY STORIES draws upon characters from two stories -- using both long- and short-form material involving these characters -- to provide socio-emotional messages to children. 3-2-1 PENGUINS! features two children – Jason and Michelle – whose vacation at their grandmother’s cottage ends up being more adventure than they expect when their toy spaceship with four toy penguins comes to life. The children are sucked into the spaceship, where they meet the now live penguins and journey through space to solve an inter-galactic disaster threatening the penguins and their friends. Each story begins with a problem and ends after the children have learned an important socio-emotional message through their adventure with the penguins. LARRYBOY STORIES is about a young cucumber-janitor named Larry from the Daily Bumble who assumes a superhero persona to fight crimes and save lives, bringing peace and safety to the small town of Bumblyburg. In doing so, Larry takes us through his adventures where he and his viewers learn core values of honesty, friendship, respect for others, forgiveness, and love for all through socio-emotional messages embedded within the story.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
3 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/23/06 #103 N/A Y
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 #10 Origin
BABAR NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 10:30 - 11:00am 3 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
BABAR is a young elephant who returns to the jungle where he builds the city of Celesteville and is crowned king of the elephants. A dedicated ruler and family-elephant, Babar experiences many challenges as he journeys through life, and learns to rise above them through strength and optimism. Each episode begins with a look into Babar’s present life, primarily in his role as a father who teaches his children the value of people, things and relationships through his own experience from the jungle to the city. Each episode in the show carries with it a socio-emotional message that is established at the end of Babar’s story.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
3 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/23/06 #112 N/A Y
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 #11 Origin
JANE AND THE DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 11:00 - 11:30am 3 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
JANE AND THE DRAGON is a coming of age story about a middle-class, medieval girl who lives in the Royal Court with her family. As an only child, Jane is raised to be a Lady-in-Waiting but through her determination and a stroke of luck, she ends up being trained as a Knight in the King’s Guard. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon who lives in her backyard, Jane experiences a series of adventures that test her character and her skills as a young knight in a castle full of friends and foes. Each episode in the show takes us through the problems and challenges Jane encounters and the process she goes through to find the solutions for them.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
3 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/23/06 #104 N/A Y
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 #12 Origin
JACOB TWO-TWO NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 11:30am - 12:00pm 3 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
JACOB TWO-TWO is a very little boy with a very big heart. As the youngest member of a large family, Jacob has to say things twice so he can be heard. He looks up to his siblings, but tends to be ignored or bullied by them when he tries to partake in their activities. Still, there are those who notice him when he inadvertently lands himself in adventures that involve mysterious neighbors, international spies, and villains that come in all shapes and sizes. Often accompanied by his closest pals, Buford and Renee, Jacob Two-Two finds innovative ways to get himself and others out of hot water as he tumbles through a series of exciting adventures with honesty, integrity and a whole lot of determination.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
3 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/23/06 #106 N/A Y
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.
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M 12:00 - 12:30pm 14 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #2 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M 2:00 - 2:30pm 14 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, offers teenagers a closer look at the weather and earth sciences and how they can and do affect their lives. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #3 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
W 12:00 - 12:30pm 13 1
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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
N/A
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #4 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
W 2:00 - 2:30pm 13 1
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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, offers teenagers a closer look at the weather and earth sciences and how they can and do affect their lives. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
N/A
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #5 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
F 12:00 - 12:30pm 13 1
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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
N/A
 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #6 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
F 2:00 - 2:30pm 13 1
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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, offers teenagers a closer look at the weather and earth sciences and how they can and do affect their lives. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)
N/A
 

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
VEGGIE TALES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 9:00 - 9:30am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
VEGGIETALES are a series of stories narrated by animated veggies, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, that teach life lessons through wit and humor. Each episode contains one or two short animated stories that illustrate core values to children in an entertaining way. Stories are interrupted with silly songs, usually sung by Larry the Cucumber, that contain whacky lyrics in a catchy tune. Each episode ends with Bob and Larry reinforcing the lesson learned through the stories.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 9:30 - 10:00am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
DRAGON is a cheerful, lovable and insatiably curious blue dragon who lives in a colorful little house that welcomes all his friends and anyone else who needs comfort or advice. Every day Dragon faces a new situation that needs to be solved, and he does it in his unique Dragon-like way. If he can’t get it right the first time, he keeps trying until he does. With each story, we find a new way to learn simple life skills through Dragon and his friends, Cat, Ostrich, Beaver, Alligator and Mail Mouse.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
3-2-1 PENGUINS! AND LARRYBOY STORIES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 10:00 - 10:30am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
3-2-1 PENGUINS! and LARRYBOY STORIES draws upon characters from two stories -- using both long- and short-form material involving these characters -- to provide socio-emotional messages to children. 3-2-1 PENGUINS! features two children – Jason and Michelle – whose vacation at their grandmother’s cottage ends up being more adventure than they expect when their toy spaceship with four toy penguins comes to life. The children are sucked into the spaceship, where they meet the now live penguins and journey through space to solve an inter-galactic disaster threatening the penguins and their friends. Each story begins with a problem and ends after the children have learned an important socio-emotional message through their adventure with the penguins. LARRYBOY STORIES is about a young cucumber-janitor named Larry from the Daily Bumble who assumes a superhero persona to fight crimes and save lives, bringing peace and safety to the small town of Bumblyburg. In doing so, Larry takes us through his adventures where he and his viewers learn core values of honesty, friendship, respect for others, forgiveness, and love for all through socio-emotional messages embedded within the story.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
BABAR NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 10:30 - 11:00am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
BABAR is a young elephant who returns to the jungle where he builds the city of Celesteville and is crowned king of the elephants. A dedicated ruler and family-elephant, Babar experiences many challenges as he journeys through life, and learns to rise above them through strength and optimism. Each episode begins with a look into Babar’s present life, primarily in his role as a father who teaches his children the value of people, things and relationships through his own experience from the jungle to the city. Each episode in the show carries with it a socio-emotional message that is established at the end of Babar’s story.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
JANE AND THE DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 11:00 - 11:30am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
JANE AND THE DRAGON is a coming of age story about a middle-class, medieval girl who lives in the Royal Court with her family. As an only child, Jane is raised to be a Lady-in-Waiting but through her determination and a stroke of luck, she ends up being trained as a Knight in the King’s Guard. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon who lives in her backyard, Jane experiences a series of adventures that test her character and her skills as a young knight in a castle full of friends and foes. Each episode in the show takes us through the problems and challenges Jane encounters and the process she goes through to find the solutions for them.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
JACOB TWO-TWO NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 11:30am - 12:00pm 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
JACOB TWO-TWO is a very little boy with a very big heart. As the youngest member of a large family, Jacob has to say things twice so he can be heard. He looks up to his siblings, but tends to be ignored or bullied by them when he tries to partake in their activities. Still, there are those who notice him when he inadvertently lands himself in adventures that involve mysterious neighbors, international spies, and villains that come in all shapes and sizes. Often accompanied by his closest pals, Buford and Renee, Jacob Two-Two finds innovative ways to get himself and others out of hot water as he tumbles through a series of exciting adventures with honesty, integrity and a whole lot of determination.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
M 12:00 - 12:30pm 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
M 2:00 - 2:30pm 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, offers teenagers a closer look at the weather and earth sciences and how they can and do affect their lives. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Title of Planned Core Program #9 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
W 12:00 - 12:30pm 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Title of Planned Core Program #10 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
W 2:00 - 2:30pm 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, offers teenagers a closer look at the weather and earth sciences and how they can and do affect their lives. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Title of Planned Core Program #11 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
F 12:00 - 12:30pm 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.
Title of Planned Core Program #12 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
F 2:00 - 2:30pm 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
Weather Plus U., a program available on the Station’s digital multicast “NBC Weather Plus” channel, offers teenagers a closer look at the weather and earth sciences and how they can and do affect their lives. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared toward teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like “Weather in the News,” “Weather Plus on Location,” “Weather Plus Experiments,” “Weather Plus in the Classroom” and “Weather Plus Interacts.” Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

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
Mark DeSantis (309) 698-3850
Address E-mail Address
2907 Springfield Rd markd@week.com
City State ZIP Code
East Peoria IL

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.
"The More You Know's" comprehensive website (TheMoreYouKnow.com) compliments the on-air public service announcements, while providing in-depth referral information for viewers. Content includes: video of all current public service announcements, a general campaign overview, press releases, kids’ pages and referral information by topic to partnering agencies referenced in the PSAs. The site includes a comprehensive list of the campaign's accolades, including Emmy and Peabody awards. In addition, a behind-the-scenes story with clips from talent interviews can be viewed. The Station was delighted to begin offering additional children’s educational programming during core hours as part of its NBC Weather Plus programming on a digital multicast channel. To limit confusion, this programming is described in response to Question 6, although it may also be considered in response to Question 5.

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
WEEK-TV/Granite Broadcasting Corporation
Date
October 10, 2006
FCC Form 398
March 2006