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: 2007-09-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2007-10-09 16:55:10.363

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WTVR (analog)
25 (digital)
City State County ZIP Code
Richmond VA Richmond City 23230
Licensee Name
Elcom of Virginia License Subsidiary, LLC
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
CBS Richmond-Petersburg www.wtvr.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
57832 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). 3.33 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).
The CBS Television Network provides information identifying the core programs it supplies to stations affiliated with the Network, including an indication of the target child audience, to the following publishers of program guides: TV Guide, TV Data Technologies, Tribune Media Services, and Kidsnet Media Guide and News. WTVR also provides information in its own program schedules to the following publishers: Tribune Media Services, TV Guide, Richmond Times-Dispatch, FYI Television, TV Media
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
BATTLE OF THE BRAINS LOCAL
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 10am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
In this series, student scholars compete in a rapid fire game of academic knowledge in a quiz show format. This is an unique opportunity for high schools throughout the state to shine while their students demonstrate their knowledge and teamwork. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
TROLLZ NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 10:30am (7/7-9/8), 12pm (9/15-29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
TROLLZ is an animated series about five teenage girls growing up in a magic and colorful world, who live by the credo B.F.F.L. - Best Friends for Life. The magic in their lives is interwoven into real-world type experiences through which they learn to engage in problem solving, creative thinking, and cooperative strategy skills. The series also provides an opportunity for the five girls to learn how to cope with some of the social and emotional issues of self-esteem relating to physical features and other personal attributes, emerging friendships and peer-group relationships, and other experiences found in Trollzopolis. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
HORSELAND NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 11am (7/7-8/25, 9/8-9/29) 12 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
9 years 11 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
12 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/1/07 N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
CAKE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 1130am (7/7-8/25, 9/8), 10:30am (9/15-29) 12 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
CAKE is a live-action show-within-a-show about a teenage girl by the name of Cake, who, with the help of three friends, produces a cable access show. The series is designed to provide the viewers with two integrated levels of educational and informational experiences. On one level, each episode provides actual instruction regarding specific activities, with hands-on examples related to the design and use of various fabrics, the making of clothes, the crafting of useful home, school, play, and household items, and other forms of creative expression. The other level in the episode provides an opportunity for the viewers to learn about social and emotional themes such as the value of honesty, the importance of personal worth and self-esteem, the meaning of friendship, the value of having a healthy life-style, and other prosocial concepts that are developmentally appropriate for this age-group. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
12 1 0
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/1/07 N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
DANCE REVOLUTION NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 12 Noon (7/7-8/25) 8 2
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
DANCE REVOLUTION is designed to provide preadolescent and early teenage boys and girls with an opportunity to both view and participate in a dance competition-style series in which their creative talents and skills are demonstrated in a kid-friendly environment of artistic expression. Within this music and dance environment, the viewers will be able to learn how their peers plan, design, and execute various forms of choreography; observe how young people handle the social requirements associated with mastering various forms of dance within the framework of a competition; understand the personal dedication and physical commitment necessary for this field of artistic expression; and learn how to evaluate their own skills and career aspirations as they observe the participants in the series work with seasoned professionals in various areas of dance and the creative arts. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
9 2 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/1/07 8/25/07 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?
9/8/07 N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
ANIMAL ATLAS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday, 8am (7/1-9/30) 14 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Animal Atlas cognitively presents engaging video with informative narration that encourages thinking and conclusions from young viewers, The program maintains connection with educational standards consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the natural sciences. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
ANIMAL ATLAS CLASSICS SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday, 830am (7/1-9/30) 14 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
13 years 16 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Animal Atlas Classics cognitively presents engaging video with informative narration that encourages thinking and conclusions from young viewers, The program maintains connection with educational standards consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the natural sciences. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Analog Core Program #8 Origin
SABRINA, THE ANIMATED SERIES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays, 11:30am (9/15 - 9/29) 3 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
7 years 12 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
In this series, Strawberry Shortcake, a curious, self-confident leader, narrates stories of her and her friends' adventures in the richly-imagined world of Strawberry Land. Using her many positive qualities, Strawberry helps her friends, who share her values but not necessarily her ability to take a broader view, to see beyond their own self-interest. The themes of the stories are designed to have particular relevance for young viewers, focusing on such issues as friendship, fear, self-confidence, sportsmanship, trust and shyness. The pro-social messages flow naturally from the narrative, as the characters experience concrete (positive and negative) consequences of their actions. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.

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
MADELINE NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 4am, (7/7 - 9/8) 10 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
5 years 7 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
The animated and Emmy award winning series, "The New Adventures of Madeline," is based on the classic books by Ludwig Bemelman. Narrated in rhyme by reknown actor Christopher Plummer, the episodes follow the everyday and imaginative adventures of a little French girl and her friends. The Madeline stories both portray and reflect on some of the social learning experiences valuable for children in the early and middle periods of childhood. The series also explores many of the social lessons related to such themes as honesty, fairness, respect for others, self-reliance, and a number of other prosocial concepts so important for developing children. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)

 
Title of Analog Non-Core Program #2 Origin
SABRINA, THE ANIMATED SERIES NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 430am, (7/7 - 9/8) 10 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
7 years 12 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
The animated series, "Sabrina," involves the adventures of a modern, early adolescent girl who is part human and part witch. While Sabrina is not your typical girl - she has magical powers that must be kept secret and also under control - the familial, social, peer-group, and school-related issues she experiences all serve as educational and instructional life-lessons for viewers, as they reflect many of the same learning experiences and teenage challenges faced by children today. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
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. 3.33 hours
  (b) Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel? Y
  (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. Y
    If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation. (None Required)
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. 336.00 hours
  (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. 6.00 hours
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? Y
  (b) Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
The CBS Television Network provides information identifying the core programs it supplies to stations affiliated with the Network, including an indication of the target child audience, to the following publishers of program guides: TV Guide, TV Data Technologies, Tribune Media Services, and Kidsnet Media Guide and News. WTVR also provides information in its own program schedules to the following publishers: Tribune Media Services, TV Guide, Richmond Times-Dispatch, FYI Television, TV Media
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.
   
Title of Digital Core Program #1 Origin
Animal Atlas (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 7am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Animal Atlas is an entertaining and educational half-hour program that explores the world of animal wildlife, promoting a better understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. With an entertaining narrative, the series combines focused examinations of certain topics such as Animal Appetites (which explores the various diets of animals along with information about how animals catch and eat their food, how diets determine their lifestyle, etc.), Animal Antics, (a hilarious look at the crazy physical antics and talents of certain species), Animal Babies (an intimate look at babies of various species, how they are born, how they are raised and the difficulties and delights of growing up), along with shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal takes the viewer into that animal world as we see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival. Animal Atlas also promotes responsibility toward wildlife issues by educating the viewer about endangered species and wildlife habits, as well as informing viewers how to support wildlife conservation. Animal Atlas did not air at 7am on 1/6/07 due to technical difficulty in trying to upload the show from the server. No makegood was scheduled.

Title of Digital Core Program #2 Origin
ANIMAL ATLAS (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 730am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Animal Atlas is an entertaining and educational half-hour program that explores the world of animal wildlife, promoting a better understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. With an entertaining narrative, the series combines focused examinations of certain topics such as Animal Appetites (which explores the various diets of animals along with information about how animals catch and eat their food, how diets determine their lifestyle, etc.), Animal Antics, (a hilarious look at the crazy physical antics and talents of certain species), Animal Babies (an intimate look at babies of various species, how they are born, how they are raised and the difficulties and delights of growing up), along with shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal takes the viewer into that animal world as we see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival. Animal Atlas also promotes responsibility toward wildlife issues by educating the viewer about endangered species and wildlife habits, as well as informing viewers how to support wildlife conservation.

Title of Digital Core Program #3 Origin
Animal Atlas (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 8am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Animal Atlas is an entertaining and educational half-hour program that explores the world of animal wildlife, promoting a better understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. With an entertaining narrative, the series combines focused examinations of certain topics such as Animal Appetites (which explores the various diets of animals along with information about how animals catch and eat their food, how diets determine their lifestyle, etc.), Animal Antics, (a hilarious look at the crazy physical antics and talents of certain species), Animal Babies (an intimate look at babies of various species, how they are born, how they are raised and the difficulties and delights of growing up), along with shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal takes the viewer into that animal world as we see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival. Animal Atlas also promotes responsibility toward wildlife issues by educating the viewer about endangered species and wildlife habits, as well as informing viewers how to support wildlife conservation.

Title of Digital Core Program #4 Origin
Safari Tracks (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 830am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Safari Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African wildlife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africas animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by the show's young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madagascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa -- all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.

Title of Digital Core Program #5 Origin
Safari Tracks (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 9am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Safari Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African wildlife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africas animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by the show's young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madagascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa -- all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.

Title of Digital Core Program #6 Origin
Safari Tracks (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 930am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Safari Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African wildlife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africas animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by the show's young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madagascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa -- all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.

Title of Digital Core Program #7 Origin
Wildlife Jams (The Tube 6.3) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 10am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Wildlife Jams is an exciting and educational half-hour program that takes viewers on a worldwide exploration of wildlife to promote a better understanding and appreciation of how various animal species live. Wildlife Jams presents information featuring a wide variety of animal species, including fish, reptiles, birds, and land mammals. Certain episodes investigate some of our favorite animals, including horses (Horsing Around), dolphins (Dolphins), turtles/tortoises (Slow and Steady in the Shell) and apes (Apes). Other episodes examine animal topics relevant to many species, such as Animal Communication, Animal Adaptation, and Swimming. The entertaining narrative guides viewers through a wealth of information, but also frequently allows space for them to draw their own observations and conclusions based on the facts presented.

Title of Digital Core Program #8 Origin
Wildlife Jams (The Tube 6.3) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 1030am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Wildlife Jams is an exciting and educational half-hour program that takes viewers on a worldwide exploration of wildlife to promote a better understanding and appreciation of how various animal species live. Wildlife Jams presents information featuring a wide variety of animal species, including fish, reptiles, birds, and land mammals. Certain episodes investigate some of our favorite animals, including horses (Horsing Around), dolphins (Dolphins), turtles/tortoises (Slow and Steady in the Shell) and apes (Apes). Other episodes examine animal topics relevant to many species, such as Animal Communication, Animal Adaptation, and Swimming. The entertaining narrative guides viewers through a wealth of information, but also frequently allows space for them to draw their own observations and conclusions based on the facts presented.

Title of Digital Core Program #9 Origin
Wildlife Jams (The Tube 6.3) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 11am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Wildlife Jams is an exciting and educational half-hour program that takes viewers on a worldwide exploration of wildlife to promote a better understanding and appreciation of how various animal species live. Wildlife Jams presents information featuring a wide variety of animal species, including fish, reptiles, birds, and land mammals. Certain episodes investigate some of our favorite animals, including horses (Horsing Around), dolphins (Dolphins), turtles/tortoises (Slow and Steady in the Shell) and apes (Apes). Other episodes examine animal topics relevant to many species, such as Animal Communication, Animal Adaptation, and Swimming. The entertaining narrative guides viewers through a wealth of information, but also frequently allows space for them to draw their own observations and conclusions based on the facts presented.

Title of Digital Core Program #10 Origin
Wildlife Jams (The Tube 6.3) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 1130am (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Wildlife Jams is an exciting and educational half-hour program that takes viewers on a worldwide exploration of wildlife to promote a better understanding and appreciation of how various animal species live. Wildlife Jams presents information featuring a wide variety of animal species, including fish, reptiles, birds, and land mammals. Certain episodes investigate some of our favorite animals, including horses (Horsing Around), dolphins (Dolphins), turtles/tortoises (Slow and Steady in the Shell) and apes (Apes). Other episodes examine animal topics relevant to many species, such as Animal Communication, Animal Adaptation, and Swimming. The entertaining narrative guides viewers through a wealth of information, but also frequently allows space for them to draw their own observations and conclusions based on the facts presented.

Title of Digital Core Program #11 Origin
Wildlife Jams (The Tube 6.3) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 12n (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Wildlife Jams is an exciting and educational half-hour program that takes viewers on a worldwide exploration of wildlife to promote a better understanding and appreciation of how various animal species live. Wildlife Jams presents information featuring a wide variety of animal species, including fish, reptiles, birds, and land mammals. Certain episodes investigate some of our favorite animals, including horses (Horsing Around), dolphins (Dolphins), turtles/tortoises (Slow and Steady in the Shell) and apes (Apes). Other episodes examine animal topics relevant to many species, such as Animal Communication, Animal Adaptation, and Swimming. The entertaining narrative guides viewers through a wealth of information, but also frequently allows space for them to draw their own observations and conclusions based on the facts presented.

Title of Digital Core Program #12 Origin
Wildlife Jams (The Tube 6.3) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday, 1230pm (7/7-9/29) 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
13 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Wildlife Jams is an exciting and educational half-hour program that takes viewers on a worldwide exploration of wildlife to promote a better understanding and appreciation of how various animal species live. Wildlife Jams presents information featuring a wide variety of animal species, including fish, reptiles, birds, and land mammals. Certain episodes investigate some of our favorite animals, including horses (Horsing Around), dolphins (Dolphins), turtles/tortoises (Slow and Steady in the Shell) and apes (Apes). Other episodes examine animal topics relevant to many species, such as Animal Communication, Animal Adaptation, and Swimming. The entertaining narrative guides viewers through a wealth of information, but also frequently allows space for them to draw their own observations and conclusions based on the facts presented.

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? Y
  (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. (None Required)
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
Battle of the Brains (Analog & Digital 6.1) LOCAL
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 10am (10/6 - 12/29) 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
In this series, student scholars compete in a rapid fire game of academic knowledge in a quiz show format. This is an unique opportunity for high schools throughout the state to shine while their students demonstrate their knowledge and teamwork. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
TROLLZ (Analog & Digital 6.1) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 12 Noon (10/6 - 10/27) 4
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
TROLLZ is an animated series about five teenage girls growing up in a magic and colorful world, who live by the credo B.F.F.L. - Best Friends for Life. The magic in their lives is interwoven into real-world type experiences through which they learn to engage in problem solving, creative thinking, and cooperative strategy skills. The series also provides an opportunity for the five girls to learn how to cope with some of the social and emotional issues of self-esteem relating to physical features and other personal attributes, emerging friendships and peer-group relationships, and other experiences found in Trollzopolis. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
HORSELAND (Analog & Digital 6.1) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 11am (10/6 - 12/29) 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
CAKE (Analog & Digital 6.1) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 10:30am (10/6 - 12/29) 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
8 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
CAKE is a live-action show-within-a-show about a teenage girl by the name of Cake, who, with the help of three friends, produces a cable access show. The series is designed to provide the viewers with two integrated levels of educational and informational experiences. On one level, each episode provides actual instruction regarding specific activities, with hands-on examples related to the design and use of various fabrics, the making of clothes, the crafting of useful home, school, play, and household items, and other forms of creative expression. The other level in the episode provides an opportunity for the viewers to learn about social and emotional themes such as the value of honesty, the importance of personal worth and self-esteem, the meaning of friendship, the value of having a healthy life-style, and other prosocial concepts that are developmentally appropriate for this age-group. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
ANIMAL ATLAS (Analog & Digital 6.1) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday, 8am (10/7 - 12/30) 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
Animal Atlas cognitively presents engaging video with informative narration that encourages thinking and conclusions from young viewers, The program maintains connection with educational standards consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the natural sciences. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
ANIMAL ATLAS (Analog & Digital 6.1) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday, 830am (10/7 - 12/30) 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
Animal Atlas Classics cognitively presents engaging video with informative narration that encourages thinking and conclusions from young viewers, The program maintains connection with educational standards consistent with nationally published curriculum goals in the natural sciences. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
Animal Atlas (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 7am-830am (10/6 - 12/29) 3 back to back episodes 39
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
Animal Atlas is an entertaining and educational half-hour program that explores the world of animal wildlife, promoting a better understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. With an entertaining narrative, the series combines focused examinations of certain topics such as Animal Appetites (which explores the various diets of animals along with information about how animals catch and eat their food, how diets determine their lifestyle, etc.), Animal Antics, (a hilarious look at the crazy physical antics and talents of certain species), Animal Babies (an intimate look at babies of various species, how they are born, how they are raised and the difficulties and delights of growing up), along with shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal takes the viewer into that animal world as we see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival. Animal Atlas also promotes responsibility toward wildlife issues by educating the viewer about endangered species and wildlife habits, as well as informing viewers how to support wildlife conservation.
Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin
Safari Tracks (CBS6 Xtra 6.2) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 830am-10am (10/6 - 12/29) 3 back to back episodes 39
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
Safari Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African wildlife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africas animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by the shows young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madagascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa -- all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.
Title of Planned Core Program #9 Origin
SUSHI PACK (Analog & Digital 6.1) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 11:30am (11/3 - 12/29) 9
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
SUSHI PACK is an animated series featuring an unlikely group of superheroes consisting of four small pieces of Sushi, and a tube of mustard. Through an accident involving an irradiation process, these characters are brought to life, and dedicate themselves to fighting crime, injustice, and helping those in need. The themes integrated into the episodes of SUSHI PACK are associated with the teaching of certain positive social behaviors and skills to children. The major educational objectives of the program are to have young viewers learn some important life-lessons related to such traits as loyalty, honesty, and self-confidence, and such behaviors as teamwork problem-solving and cooperation. The program seeks to help children understand that these are every day pro-social attitudes and behaviors that can be modeled and used by them at home and among their friends. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #10 Origin
DINO SQUAD (Analog & Digital 6.1) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 12 Noon (11/3 - 12/29) 9
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
9 years 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
DINO SQUAD is an animated program focusing on a group of five ordinary, but diverse teenagers, who, through an unusual accident, become contaminated with a substance that allows them to morph from humans into various species of dinosaurs. Their science teacher, with full knowledge of their parents and with a few special abilities of her own, becomes their mentor. Her tasks are to help them maneuver through the experiences of the high school years, with its social, emotional, educational, recreational, and teenage angst, and to guide them as they stand up for justice against the forces of evil. Each episode draws on a set of planned educational and informational themes related to specific pro-social concepts, life-lessons, and/or selected groups of facts drawn from a variety of fields of study. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Title of Planned Core Program #11 Origin
SABRINA: THE ANIMATED SERIES (Analog & Digital 6.1) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday, 11:30am (10/6 - 10/27) 4
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
7 years 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The animated series, "Sabrina," involves the adventures of a modern, early adolescent girl who is part human and part witch. While Sabrina is not your typical girl - she has magical powers that must be kept secret and also under control - the familial, social, peer-group, and school-related issues she experiences all serve as educational and instructional life-lessons for viewers, as they reflect many of the same learning experiences and teenage challenges faced by children today. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.

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
Peter Maroney 804.254.3617
Address E-mail Address
3301 West Broad Street pmaroney@wtvr.com
City State ZIP Code
Richmond VA 23230

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.
Children's programs was be pre-empted due to the 11:00 AM ET start time of U.S. Open Tennis on September 1, 2007, and the 12 Noon ET start time of U.S. Open Tennis on September 8, 2007.

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
Elcom of Virginia License Subsidiary, LLC
Date
10/09/2007
FCC Form 398
March 2006