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: 2008-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2009-01-07 15:52:22.736

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WPTV (analog)
55 (digital)
City State County ZIP Code
West Palm Beach FL Palm Beach 33401
Licensee Name
Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC W. Palm Beach-Ft Pierce www.wptv.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
59443 2005-02-01 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, TV Data, Tribune Media Services, The Palm Beach Post, The Sun-Sentinel, The Stuart News, The Fort Pierce Tribune, and the Vero Beach Press Journal
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 Adventures (analog & digital) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 10:30AM 11 2
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with Nature's creatures across the continents. Jack interviews professionals about each animal and habitat, teaching young viewers as he goes.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 2 2
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
10/25/08 10:30AM 10/25/08 1:30PM N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption PUBLIC INTEREST
Preemption #2
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
11/01/08 10:30AM 11/01/08 1:30PM N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption PUBLIC INTEREST
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
Wild America (analog & digital) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 11:00AM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (analog & digital) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 11:30AM 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
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
Zula Patrol (analog & digital) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 12:00PM 13 0
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Based on the book series by Deborah Manchester, "Zula Patrol" teaches science and astronomy to a target audience of 4-8 year old children. The Zula Patrol is a group of six animated aliens. headed by Captain Zula, who carry out a variety of scientific space missions. Over the course of the story, the audience learns different facts about a specific space topic, such as stars, planets, orbits, moons, asteroids, comets, gravity and space probes.
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
Veggie Tales (analog & digital) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 12:30PM 12 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Veggie Tales is an award-winning 3D animated series that teaches kids values like honesty, kindness and forgiveness in a delightfully whacky way. The series follows the hilarious adventures of Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and a bushel full of their vegetable friends as they learn important life lessons. Each episode includes infectious "Silly Songs" usually sung by Larry the Cucumber, that help reinforce the value-based message.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 1 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
10/4/08 12:30PM 10/11/08 1:30PM N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
Turbo Dogs (analog & digital) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 1:00PM 12 1
Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years Y
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Turbo Dogs is an animated show based on the books of Bob Kolar. The series follows six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one of more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair and friendship.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 1 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
10/04/08 1:00PM 10/11/08 2:00PM N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption SPORTS

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming
5. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
[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. 3.00 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. 168.00 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. 3.00 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).
Titan TV, TV Data and Tribune Media Services
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
Weather Plus U. (Digital Multicast Only) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 1:00PM 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
Weather U. is a program available on WPTV's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared towards teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather Plus in the News," "Weather Plus On Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom," and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #2 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Digital Multicast Only) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 3:00PM 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
Weather U. is a program available on WPTV's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared towards teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather Plus in the News," "Weather Plus On Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom," and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #3 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Digital Multicast Only) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturdays at 5:00PM 12 1
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
Weather U. is a program available on WPTV's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared towards teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather Plus 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.
Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
13 1 1
Preemption #1
Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home?
9/9/08 5:00PM 9/27/08 2:00PM N
If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y
Reason for Preemption OTHER

Title of Digital Core Program #4 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Digital Multicast Only) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays at 1:00PM 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
Weather U. is a program available on WPTV's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared towards teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather Plus in the News," "Weather Plus On Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom," and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #5 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Digital Multicast Only) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays at 3:00PM 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
Weather U. is a program available on WPTV's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared towards teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather Plus in the News," "Weather Plus On Location," "Weather Plus Experiments," "Weather Plus in the Classroom," and "Weather Plus Interacts." Together, the segments highlight how and why the weather changes and how forecasters try to predict the weather, the nature and scope of significant weather events, and how teens can better understand or react to weather, both in their hometown and around the world.

Title of Digital Core Program #6 Origin
Weather Plus U. (Digital Multicast Only) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sundays at 5:00PM 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
Weather U. is a program available on WPTV's digital multicast "NBC Weather Plus" channel. Each episode is an entertaining combination of taped vignettes and timely segments relating to current weather events, with targeted topics geared towards teens aged 13 and older. The segments include regular features like "Weather Plus 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.

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 Adventures (analog & digital) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays at 10:30AM 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with Nature's creatures across the continents. Jack interviews professionals about each animal and habitat, teaching young viewers as he goes.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
Wild America (analog & digital) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays at 11:00AM 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (analog & digital) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays at 11:30AM 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
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
Zula Patrol (analog & digital) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays at 12:00Noon 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 book series by Deborah Manchester, "Zula Patrol" teaches science and astronomy to a target audience of 4-8 year old children. The Zula Patrol is a group of six animated aliens. headed by Captain Zula, who carry out a variety of scientific space missions. Over the course of the story, the audience learns different facts about a specific space topic, such as stars, planets, orbits, moons, asteroids, comets, gravity and space probes.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
Veggie Tales (analog & digital) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays at 12:30PM 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
3 years 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
Veggie Tales is an award-winning 3D animated series that teaches kids values like honesty, kindness and forgiveness in a delightfully whacky way. The series follows the hilarious adventures of Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and a bushel full of their vegetable friends as they learn important life lessons. Each episode includes infectious "Silly Songs" usually sung by Larry the Cucumber, that help reinforce the value-based message.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
Turbo Dogs (analog & digital) NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays at 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
Turbo Dogs is an animated show based on the books of Bob Kolar. The series follows six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one of more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair and friendship.
Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin
Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (Digital Multicast Repeat from Analog on previous week) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays and Sundays at 11AM, and 12PM 52
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
This children's program hosted by Jarod Miller concentrates on animals both exotic and domestic. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. The program inspires children to be a positive role model in their community about preserving the environment and behaving in an environmentally responsible way.
Title of Planned Core Program #8 Origin
Wild America (Digital Multicast repeat from Analog on previous week) SYNDICATED
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30AM 26
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
12 years 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
The objective of this program is to create awareness and understanding of animals and their interaction with their particular environment. Specific experts provide educational information related to animal behavior and viewers learn about various wildlife.

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
Bernadette O'Grady (561) 653-5680
Address E-mail Address
1100 Banyan Blvd. brogrady@wptv.com
City State ZIP Code
West Palm Beach FL 33401

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.
On Saturday October 4th, the Samsung World Championship on NBC forced the rescheduling of Veggie Tales and Turbo Dogs. On Saturday October 25th, and November 1st WPTV produced election specials at 10:30AM that discussed issues and candidates in the upcoming elections. These specials forced the rescheduling of Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures.

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
WPTV Television Station, Scripps Howard Broadcasting Co.
Date
10/08/2008
FCC Form 398
March 2006