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: 2006-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2007-01-09 11:54:59.62

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WRC 30 (analog)
City State County ZIP Code
Washington DC NA NA 20016
Licensee Name
Outlet Broadcasting, Inc., Division National Broadcasting Company
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC Washington DC www.nbc4.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
47904 WRC 2004-10-01 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).
TV Guide Magazine, TV Guide Channel, TVGUIDE.com, TV GUIDE Interactive,TV Guide Ultimate Cable, The Washington Post, TV Media, Tribune Media (which in turn distributes this information to multiple local publications)Tel-Aire Publications, The Culpeper News,TV Data, Comcast Cablevision Alexandria, Comcast Cablevision Baltimore, Comcast Cablevision Reston, Cox Communications Fredericksburg, Bel Air-The Aegis, Cambridge Daily Banner, Easton Star Democrat, Salisbury Daily Times, Waldorf Chesapeak Pub.Co, Westminster Carroll City Times, Chambersburg Public Opinion, Waynesboro Record Herald, Alexandria Atlantic Mutual, Culpeper Star Exponent, Fairfax Journal, Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, Harrisonburg Daily New Record, Leesburg London Times Mirror, Manassas Journal Messenger, Staunton Northern Virginia Daily, Warrenton Fauquier Democrat, Woodbridge Potomac News, Woodbridge Stafford Sun, Video Viewing, Inc.
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
IT'S ACADEMIC LOCAL
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 10:30-11:00am 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
13 years 17 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
It's Academic showcases the brightest students from 81 area high schools - private, parochial, and public inner city and suburban. Using an exciting quiz format, these students compete to answer questions from all areas of the school curriculum: history, literature, geography, science and math. NBC4's Mac McGarry hosts the program. There are questions on music, arts and current events. Through It's Academic, the admiration and respect normally reserved for athletic heroes is extended to high school scholars and this helps create a pro-learning atmosphere in the schools, where academic excellence is encouraged. School systems in the Washington metropolitan area, recognizing that academic competition is a great motivating force, have established It's Academic clubs to extend the benefit of the competition to a far greater number of students than those who actually participate on the television program. It's Academic is targeted to those young people in middle and high school.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
VEGGIE TALES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 11:00-11:30am 13 0
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” is a children’s series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons through stories. Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, each episode begins by establishing the problem, uses short stories to parallel the situation with a problem and solution, and ends by reiterating the proposed solution and the life lesson learned through the experience. The show communicates social-emotional messages based upon the core values of honesty, kindness, forgiveness, and appreciation for all, using music, unusual characters, and allegorical storylines.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 11:30-12N 13 0
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
Inspired by children’s everyday life, “Dragon” is an animated show that is based on the book series by author and illustrator, Dav Pilkey. The show follows a little blue dragon as he faces his daily challenges. Using a simple and direct approach to life, Dragon learns new information and develops new skills primarily through trial and error. Dragon is friendly and helpful, but he tends to see things from a much different perspective and sometimes that leads to trouble. As each story unfolds, we learn to see things in different ways, much like Dragon, and we learn how to problem-solve our way through everyday challenges. Dragon shows us how to take care of a pet, discover new places or how to find the right hobby.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
3-2-1 PENGUINS/LARRY BOY STORIES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 12N-12:30pm 13 0
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.
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
BABAR NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 12:30-1:00pm 13 0
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
Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, “Babar” is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people’s privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the needs to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members.
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
JANE & THE DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 1:00-1:30pm 13 0
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
Set in medieval times, “Jane and the Dragon” is an animated show that hails from Martin Baynton’s best selling books about a middle class, 13-year-old girl named Jane. She is raised in the Royal Court as a Knight-in-Training after she demonstrates her courage by leaving the castle to conquer the local dragon. The giant green Dragon, whose sense of humor exceeds his ferocity, instead becomes Jane’s best friend and a part of the castle community. In each episode, Jane encounters a challenge that tests her problem-solving skills and requires her to demonstrate her strength of character, as a Knight of the King’s Guard. Sometimes Jane learns a moral lesson, and other times she uses analytical ability to illustrate how a problem can be made less complicated and consequently solved.
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
JACOB TWO-TWO NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
SA 1:30-2:00pm 13 0
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
Based on Mordecai Richler’s books, “Jacob Two-Two” is an animated show about the challenges of a little boy, the youngest of five siblings. Jacob is so small for his age he often repeats himself just so he can be heard. His parents are compassionate, but his siblings are not, and Jacob has be to resourceful and inventive in learning how to assert himself, overcome his fears, get along with others, and still enjoy his childhood. He manages to turn even the most inconsequential events into adventures with his friends Buford and Renee. Every adventure teaches him a life lesson, from learning how to be responsible to figuring out how to manage a bully. In addition there are implicit lessons that promote a love for learning and language development usually conveyed through Jacob’s father, a full-time writer.

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 1:00-1:30 pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y
If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y
Description of Program
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 #2 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
M 3:00-3:30 pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y
If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y
Description of Program
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 1:00-1:30 pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y
If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y
Description of Program
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 #4 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
W 3:00-3:30 pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y
If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y
Description of Program
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 #5 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
F 1:00-1:30 pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y
If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y
Description of Program
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 #6 Origin
WEATHER PLUS U. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
F 3:00-3:30 pm 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y
If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y
Description of Program
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)
 

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
BABAR 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
Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, “Babar” is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people’s privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the needs to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 11:30-12N 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
Inspired by children’s everyday life, “Dragon” is an animated show that is based on the book series by author and illustrator, Dav Pilkey. The show follows a little blue dragon as he faces his daily challenges. Using a simple and direct approach to life, Dragon learns new information and develops new skills primarily through trial and error. Dragon is friendly and helpful, but he tends to see things from a much different perspective and sometimes that leads to trouble. As each story unfolds, we learn to see things in different ways, much like Dragon, and we learn how to problem-solve our way through everyday challenges. Dragon shows us how to take care of a pet, discover new places or how to find the right hobby.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
3-2-1 PENGUINS! AND LARRY BOY STORIES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 12N-12:30pm 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
VEGGIE TALES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 12:30-1:00pm 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
“VeggieTales” is a children’s series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons through stories. Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, each episode begins by establishing the problem, uses short stories to parallel the situation with a problem and solution, and ends by reiterating the proposed solution and the life lesson learned through the experience. The show communicates social-emotional messages based upon the core values of honesty, kindness, forgiveness, and appreciation for all, using music, unusual characters, and allegorical storylines.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
JANE & THE DRAGON NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 1:00-1:30pm 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
Set in medieval times, “Jane and the Dragon” is an animated show that hails from Martin Baynton’s best selling books about a middle class, 13-year-old girl named Jane. She is raised in the Royal Court as a Knight-in-Training after she demonstrates her courage by leaving the castle to conquer the local dragon. The giant green Dragon, whose sense of humor exceeds his ferocity, instead becomes Jane’s best friend and a part of the castle community. In each episode, Jane encounters a challenge that tests her problem-solving skills and requires her to demonstrate her strength of character, as a Knight of the King’s Guard. Sometimes Jane learns a moral lesson, and other times she uses analytical ability to illustrate how a problem can be made less complicated and consequently solved.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
JACOB TWO-TWO NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 1:30-2:00pm 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
Based on Mordecai Richler’s books, “Jacob Two-Two” is an animated show about the challenges of a little boy, the youngest of five siblings. Jacob is so small for his age he often repeats himself just so he can be heard. His parents are compassionate, but his siblings are not, and Jacob has be to resourceful and inventive in learning how to assert himself, overcome his fears, get along with others, and still enjoy his childhood. He manages to turn even the most inconsequential events into adventures with his friends Buford and Renee. Every adventure teaches him a life lesson, from learning how to be responsible to figuring out how to manage a bully. In addition there are implicit lessons that promote a love for learning and language development usually conveyed through Jacob’s father, a full-time writer.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
IT'S ACADEMIC LOCAL
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
SA 10:00-10:30am 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
13 years 17 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
It's Academic showcases the brightest students from 81 area high schools - private, parochial, and public inner city and suburban. Using an exciting quiz format, these students compete to answer questions from all areas of the school curriculum: history, literature, geography, science and math. NBC4's Mac McGarry hosts the program. There are questions on music, arts and current events. Through It's Academic, the admiration and respect normally reserved for athletic heroes is extended to high school scholars and this helps create a pro-learning atmosphere in the schools, where academic excellence is encouraged. School systems in the Washington metropolitan area, recognizing that academic competition is a great motivating force, have established It's Academic clubs to extend the benefit of the competition to a far greater number of students than those who actually participate on the television program. It's Academic is targeted to those young people in middle and high school.
Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin
WEATHER PLUS W. (DIGITAL MULTICAST ONLY) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sat and Sun, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm 78
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
Mona Nabili 202-885-4338
Address E-mail Address
4001 Nebraska Ave. NW mona.nabili@nbcuni.com
City State ZIP Code
Washington DC NA

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.
First quarter 2006, 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. The list of public service announcements designed specifically for children that aired this quarter is available in the station's public 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
NBC Telemundo License Co.
Date
January 5, 2007
FCC Form 398
March 2006