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: 2008-06-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2008-07-10 15:16:09.726

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
KTVE 10 (analog)
27 (digital)
City State County ZIP Code
El Dorado AR Union 71730
Licensee Name
Mission Broadcasting Inc.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC Monroe LA-El Dorado AK www.nbc10news.net
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
35692 N/A 2013-06-01 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). 4.00 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 Tribune Media FYI Television 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
Jack Hanna's Animal Adventure SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/8:00-8:30 AM 12 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
The educational objective of this program is to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environment responsible universe. In each episode Jack Hanna spends time with nature's creatures across the contients and talking with people that are knowledgeable which teaches about each animal and habitat. This program is specifically designed to serve the educational and informational needs of children.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
Animal Exploration W/Jarod Miller SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/8:30-9 AM 12 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
Each week Jarod Miller looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
Jacob Two-Two NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/9-9:30 AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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 Analog Core Program #4 Origin
Dragon NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/9:30-10AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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 #5 Origin
My Friend Rabbit NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/10-10:30-AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
An animated show with two lead characters, Rabbit and Mouse, who work together to tackle challenges that are characteristic of the childhood experience. With each episode, Rabbit and Mouse, along with other friends, face a unique dilemma that compels them to think creatively about how to approach and solve their problem by trying out different solutions and persisting with new ideas when one fails.
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
321 Penguins NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/10:30-11AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
This show 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.
Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin
Veggie Tales NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/11-11:30 AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
A children's series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons throught 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 #8 Origin
Jane and The Dragon NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/11:30-12 Noon 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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 demonstrate 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 encourters 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.

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
5. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
[There are no analog non-core program reports.]
Sponsored Core Programming
6. List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.]
[There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]
Digital Core Programming
7. (a) State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream. 4.00 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. 0.00 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. 0.00 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).
KTVE provides information identifying each core program, including an indication of target child audience to the following programs guides: TV Guide, Tribune Media, FYI Television.
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
Jack Hanna's Animal Adventure SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/8:00-8:30 AM 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
The educational objective of this program is to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environment responsible universe. In each episode Jack Hanna spends time with nature's creatures across the contients and talking with people that are knowledgeable which teaches about each animal and habitat. This program is specifically designed to serve the educational and informational needs of children.

Title of Digital Core Program #2 Origin
Animal Exploration W/Jarod Miller SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/8:30-9 AM 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
Each week Jarod Miller looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.

Title of Digital Core Program #3 Origin
Jacob Two-Two NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/9-9:30 AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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 Digital Core Program #4 Origin
Dragon NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/9:30-10AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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 Digital Core Program #5 Origin
My Friend Rabbit NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/10-10:30-AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
An animated show with two lead characters, Rabbit and Mouse, who work together to tackle challenges that are characteristic of the childhood experience. With each episode, Rabbit and Mouse, along with other friends, face a unique dilemma that compels them to think creatively about how to approach and solve their problem by trying out different solutions and persisting with new ideas when one fails.

Title of Digital Core Program #6 Origin
321 Penguins NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/10:30-11AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
This show 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.

Title of Digital Core Program #7 Origin
Veggie Tales NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/11-11:30 AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
A children's series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons throught 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 sotrylines.

Title of Digital Core Program #8 Origin
Jane and The Dragon NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday/11:30-12 Noon 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To Y
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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 demonstrate 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 encourters 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.

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
Jack Hanna's Animal Adventure SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/8:00-8:30 AM 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
The educational objective of this program is to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environment responsible universe. In each episode Jack Hanna spends time with nature's creatures across the contients and talking with people that are knowledgeable which teaches about each animal and habitat. This program is specifically designed to serve the educational and informational needs of children.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
Animal Exploration W/Jarod Miller SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/8:30-9 AM 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
Each week Jarod Miller looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
Jane And The Dragon NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/9-9:30 AM 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
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 demonstrate 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 encourters 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 #4 Origin
The Zulu Patrol NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/9:30-10AM 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
The Zula Patrol is designed to appeal to:Children (Pre-Kindergarten-2nd grade),the target audience for the comical denizens of Zula who, during the course of a typical show,will learn interesting and critical facts about the universe,galaxy,and solar system in which they live. The Zula Patrol is designed to promote an understanding of science and astronomy through engaging character-driven stories, which focus on specific educational science learning objectives. Each character in The Zula Patrol exhibits unique behaviors and characteristics that promote positive behaviors.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
3-2-1 Penguins NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/10-10:30-AM 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
This show 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.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
Veggie Tales NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/10:30-11 AM 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
A children's series featuring animated vegetables who teach life lessons throught 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 sotrylines.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
Babar NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/11:00-11:30PM 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
Babar is a series about a young elephant who returns to the jungle where he builds the city of Celesterville and is crowned King of the Elephants.A dedicated ruler and family-elephant,Babar experiences many challenges as he jorneys through life,and learns to rise above them through strength and optimism. Each episode begins with a look into Baba'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.
Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin
My Friend Rabbit NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday/11:30-12 PM 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
An animated show with two lead characters, Rabbit and Mouse, who work together to tackle challenges that are characteristic of the childhood experience. With each episode, Rabbit and Mouse, along with other friends, face a unique dilemma that compels them to think creatively about how to approach and solve their problem by trying out different solutions and persisting with new ideas when one fails.

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
Irma Campbell 318-323-1972
Address E-mail Address
200 Pavilion Road icampbell@nbc10news.net
City State ZIP Code
West Monroe LA 71292

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.
KTVE weathercasters and news anchors visit area schools to talk with students. KTVE also provide tours of the station to school age children.

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
Mission Broadcasting Inc.
Date
07/10/2008
FCC Form 398
March 2006