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: 2009-01-09 09:40:25.013

Call Sign Channel Numbers Community of License
WNDU-TV 16 (analog)
42 (digital)
City State County ZIP Code
South Bend IN Saint Joseph 46637
Licensee Name
Gray Television Licensee, Inc.
Network Affiliation Nielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC South Bend-Elkhart www.wndu.com
Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date
41674 2013-08-01 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).
South Bend Tribune, The Elkhart Truth, Goshen News, TV Data, Tribune Media Services, TV Guide, wndu.com.
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
Jane and the Dragon NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday @ 10:00 AM (Analog & Digital) 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
JANE AND THE DRAGON is a coming-of-age story about a middle-class, medieval girl who lives in the Royal Court with her family. As an only child, Jane is raised to be a Lady-in-Waiting but through her determination and a stroke of luck, she ends up being trained as a Knight in the King's Guard. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon that lives in her backyard, Jane experiences a series of adventures that test her character and her skills as a young knight in a castle full of friends and foes. Each episode in the show takes us through the problems and challenges Jane encounters and the process she goes through to find the solutions for them.
Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin
The Zula Patrol NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday @ 10:30 AM (Analog & Digital) 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
THE ZULA PATROL is a 3D/CG animated show about six extraterrestrial characters--Captain Bula, his copilot Zeeter, Professor Multo, their pet, Gorgo, and their flying dictionaries Wizzy and Wig--who learn key science concepts as they explore the galaxy through space missions. Often, the group encounters the evil Dark Truder and his talking toupee minion, Traxie, and must thwart Truder's poorly planned schemes to take over the universe. Each character exhibits unique abilities and traits that, combined with their new knowledge, helps them problem-solve their way through their journeys. Using an integrated approach to target diverse learning styles, the show communicates its educational messages through storytelling and a two-part information segment at the end of each story.
Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin
3-2-1 Penguins! & Larryboy Stories NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday @ 11:00 AM (Analog & Digital) 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
3-2-1 PENGUINS! and LARRYBOY STORIES draws upon characters from two stories and uses both long and short-form material involving these characters to provide socio-emotional messages to children. 3-2-1 PENGUINS! features two children, Jason and Michelle, whose vacation at their grandmother's cottage ends up being more adventure than they expect when their toy spaceship with four toy penguins comes to life. The children are sucked into the spaceship, where they meet the now live penguins and journey through space to solve an inter-galactic disaster threatening the penguins and their friends. Each story begins with a problem and ends after the children have learned an important socio-emotional message through their adventure with the penguins. LARRYBOY STORIES is about a young cucumber-janitor named Larry from the Daily Bumble who assumes a superhero persona to fight crimes and save lives, bringing peace and safety to the small town of Bumblyburg. In doing so, Larry takes us through adventures where he and his viewers learn core values of honesty, friendship, respect for others, forgiveness, and love for all through socio-emotional messages embedded within the story.
Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin
Veggie Tales NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Saturday @ 11:30 AM (Analog & Digital) 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
VEGGIETALES, narrated by animated veggies, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, teach life lessons through wit and humor. Each episode contains one or two short animated stories that illustrate core values to children in an entertaining way. Stories are interrupted with silly songs, usually sung by Larry the Cucumber, that contain whacky lyrics in a catchy tune. Each episode ends with Bob and Larry reinforcing the lesson learned through the stories.
Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin
Turbo Dogs NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday @ 7:00 AM (Analog & Digital) 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
TURBO DOGS is a show about six canine friends--Dash, GT, Clutch, Stinkbert, Strut, and Mags--who have their own distinct characteristics but share a common love of racing cars. The fastest dogs in Racerville, the turbo dogs often compete with one another in races. The dogs each have their own racers, which they maintain regularly, and that are equipped with individual GPS systems to help and guide them. Each story begins with one of the turbo dogs encountering a problem that must be resolved while preparing to compete. Usually, the turbo dog learns his/her lesson through experience and accountability for negative behavior. Social-emotional messages about sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, and fairness developed in the story are emphasized in a separate tag at the end of each episode.
Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin
My Friend Rabbit NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions
Sunday @ 7:30 AM (Analog & Digital) 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
"My Friend Rabbit" is 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.

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. 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).
South Bend Tribune, The Elkhart Truth, Goshen News, TV Data, Tribune Media Services, TV Guide, wndu.com.
10. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
    [There are no digital core program reports.]
11. (a) Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? N
  (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. View Statement of Explanation
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
Jane and the Dragon NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday @ 10:00 AM (Analog & Digital) 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
JANE AND THE DRAGON is a coming-of-age story about a middle-class, medieval girl who lives in the Royal Court with her family. As an only child, Jane is raised to be a Lady-in-Waiting but through her determination and a stroke of luck, she ends up being trained as a Knight in the King's Guard. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon that lives in her backyard, Jane experiences a series of adventures that test her character and her skills as a young knight in a castle full of friends and foes. Each episode in the show takes us through the problems and challenges Jane encounters and the process she goes through to find the solutions for them.
Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin
The Zula Patrol NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday @ 10:30 AM (Analog & Digital) 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 a 3D/CG animated show about six extraterrestrial characters--Captain Bula, his copilot Zeeter, Professor Multo, their pet, Gorgo, and their flying dictionaries Wizzy and Wig--who learn key science concepts as they explore the galaxy through space missions. Often, the group encounters the evil Dark Truder and his talking toupee minion, Traxie, and must thwart Truder's poorly planned schemes to take over the universe. Each character exhibits unique abilities and traits that, combined with their new knowledge, helps them problem-solve their way through their journeys. Using an integrated approach to target diverse learning styles, the show communicates its educational messages through storytelling and a two-part information segment at the end of each story.
Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin
3-2-1 Penguins! & Larryboy Stories NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday @ 11:00 AM (Analog & Digital) 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
3-2-1 PENGUINS! and LARRYBOY STORIES draws upon characters from two stories and uses both long and short-form material involving these characters to provide socio-emotional messages to children. 3-2-1 PENGUINS! features two children, Jason and Michelle, whose vacation at their grandmother's cottage ends up being more adventure than they expect when their toy spaceship with four toy penguins comes to life. The children are sucked into the spaceship, where they meet the now live penguins and journey through space to solve an inter-galactic disaster threatening the penguins and their friends. Each story begins with a problem and ends after the children have learned an important socio-emotional message through their adventure with the penguins. LARRYBOY STORIES is about a young cucumber-janitor named Larry from the Daily Bumble who assumes a superhero persona to fight crimes and save lives, bringing peace and safety to the small town of Bumblyburg. In doing so, Larry takes us through adventures where he and his viewers learn core values of honesty, friendship, respect for others, forgiveness, and love for all through socio-emotional messages embedded within the story.
Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin
VeggieTales NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Saturday @ 11:30 AM (Analog & Digital) 13
Length of Program Age of Target Audience
30 minutes From To
4 years 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
VEGGIETALES, narrated by animated veggies, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, teach life lessons through wit and humor. Each episode contains one or two short animated stories that illustrate core values to children in an entertaining way. Stories are interrupted with silly songs, usually sung by Larry the Cucumber, that contain whacky lyrics in a catchy tune. Each episode ends with Bob and Larry reinforcing the lesson learned through the stories.
Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin
Turbo Dogs NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday @ 7:00 AM (Analog & Digital) 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 a show about six canine friends--Dash, GT, Clutch, Stinkbert, Strut, and Mags--who have their own distinct characteristics but share a common love of racing cars. The fastest dogs in Racerville, the turbo dogs often compete with one another in races. The dogs each have their own racers, which they maintain regularly, and that are equipped with individual GPS systems to help and guide them. Each story begins with one of the turbo dogs encountering a problem that must be resolved while preparing to compete. Usually, the turbo dog learns his/her lesson through experience and accountability for negative behavior. Social-emotional messages about sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, and fairness developed in the story are emphasized in a separate tag at the end of each episode.
Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin
My Friend Rabbit NETWORK
Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired
Sunday @ 7:30 AM (Analog & Digital) 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
"My Friend Rabbit" is 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
Gary J. Sieber (574) 284-3000
Address E-mail Address
P.O. Box 1616 gary.sieber@wndu.com
City State ZIP Code
South Bend IN 46634

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.
WNDU does not carry digital programming other than its main program stream. Therefore, question #11 does not apply to WNDU.

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
Gray Television Licensee, Inc.
Date
1/10/2009
FCC Form 398
March 2006