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                                    FORM 10-K
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


(Mark One)
[X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000

                                       OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)

For the transition period from      ______ to ______

Commission file number:    0-19075

                      JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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         COLORADO                                        84-1088820
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(State of Organization)                       (IRS Employer Identification No.)

9697 E. MINERAL AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112              (303) 792-3111
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(Address of principal executive office and Zip Code)      (Registrant's telephone no.
                                                              including area code)
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        Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                         Limited Partnership Interests

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant, (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
l934 during the preceding l2 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days:
                           Yes      X             No
                                 -------          -------

Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant: N/A

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K (ss.229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     X
                                     -------


                    DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None


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         Information contained in this Form 10-K Report contains
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of
historical facts, included in this Form 10-K Report that address activities,
events or developments that the General Partner or the Partnership expects,
believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions
and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could
differ materially from the results predicted by these forward-looking
statements.

                                     PART I.

                                ITEM 1. BUSINESS

         Jones Programming Partners 1-A, Ltd. (the "Partnership") is a Colorado
limited partnership that was formed in April 1989 pursuant to the public
offering of limited partnership interests in the Jones Programming Partners
Limited Partnership Program. Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd. is the general
partner of the Partnership (the "General Partner"). The Partnership was formed
to acquire, develop and own rights to produce and license original programming.
All the Partnership's films are subject to a variety of license agreements for
various markets. Some of these agreements will last beyond the year 2001. The
General Partner charges the Partnership for certain direct costs incurred on the
Partnership's behalf. See further discussion of such costs charged to the
Partnership by the General Partner in ITEM 8, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, NOTE 4. As
of December 31, 2000, the Partnership had three programming properties: "The
Little Kidnappers," "The Story Lady" and "Curacao." It is not anticipated that
the Partnership will invest in any additional programming, but instead will
focus on the distribution and/or sale of its existing programming. Following is
a description of the Partnership's programming.

THE LITTLE KIDNAPPERS

         In January 1990, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
entered into an agreement with Jones Maple Leaf Productions to produce a
full-length made-for-television film entitled "The Little Kidnappers." The total
film cost was approximately $3,200,000. Of this amount, the Partnership invested
approximately $2,794,000, which included a production and overhead fee of
$300,000 paid to the General Partner. In March 1999, the Partnership fully
amortized its net investment in this film. From inception to December 31, 2000,
the Partnership has recognized approximately $3,003,000 of revenue from this
film, which includes the initial license fees of approximately $1,365,000 from
The Disney Channel and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, which were used to
help finance the film's production.

THE STORY LADY

         In April 1991, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
entered into an agreement with NBC Productions, Inc. ("NBCP") for the production
of a full-length, made-for-television film entitled "The Story Lady." The total
cost of the film was approximately $4,300,000. Of this amount, the Partnership
invested approximately $1,183,000 in return for certain distribution rights to
this film. Included in the total amount invested is a production and overhead
fee of $120,000 paid to the General Partner. In December 1995, the Partnership
fully amortized its net investment in this film. From inception to December 31,
2000, the Partnership has recognized approximately $2,299,000 of revenue from
this film.

         The Partnership has an agreement with NBCP to distribute "The Story
Lady" in foreign markets. Under this agreement, the Partnership paid $1,000,000
for all the distribution rights to "The Story Lady" except for NBC network
exhibition and certain other rights. The Partnership licensed back the foreign
rights to NBCP for an eight year term (which expired at the end of 1999 and has
been extended on a month to month basis) and the Partnership retained domestic
distribution rights, principally home video, non-network free television, pay
television, and non-theatrical.

         The Partnership and NBCP revenues are pooled and are to be paid to the
parties until each receives its original investment plus interest (the
"unrecouped amount"). The Partnership is fully recouped. In September 1999, NBCP
first claimed that it had mistakenly not taken the full amount of its
distribution fees, and was entitled to an additional amount of approximately
$200,000. The Partnership does not believe that NBCP is entitled to the
distribution fees that it claims.


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         As of December 31, 2000, NBCP reported that it had not recouped
approximately $469,000 of its original investment, plus interest. While the
Partnership disputes whether NBCP is entitled to recover its entire claimed
unrecouped amount under the agreement, an unfavorable outcome to the Partnership
would make it unlikely that the Partnership will receive income from this film
in the near future, or at all. Through December 31, 2000, the Partnership had
received approximately $190,000 from distributors which was not applied to
NBCP's unrecouped amount. As of December 31, 2000, the Partnership had reported
this amount as an accrued liability. There is no assurance regarding the
favorable resolution of this matter. The Partnership does not have the funds to
make such payment, nor is it likely that the Partnership could borrow the
necessary funds. Any proceeds from the sale of the Partnership's programming
interests will likely have to be applied to some or all of the amounts claimed
by NBCP.

CURACAO

         In October 1992, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
entered into an agreement with Showtime Networks, Inc. ("Showtime") for the
production of a full-length, made-for-television film entitled "Curacao." The
total production cost of the film incurred by the Partnership was approximately
$4,410,000. In addition to the costs of production, the Partnership paid the
General Partner $500,000 as a production and overhead fee for services rendered
in connection with arranging the Showtime presale and supervising production of
this picture. In December 1999, the Partnership fully amortized its net
investment in this film. From inception to December 31, 2000, the Partnership
has recognized approximately $4,062,000 of revenue from this film, which
includes the initial license fee and home video advance from Showtime of
$2,650,000, which was used to finance the film's production.


GENERAL MATTERS

         The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, is pursuing the sale
of the Partnership's interests in its programming. See further discussion of the
Partnership's distribution efforts concerning these films in ITEM 7,
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS. None of the Partnership's films are presently generating any
significant revenue. There is no assurance that the Partnership will be
successful in obtaining a buyer or buyers for the assets of the Partnership or
that the terms or conditions of any sale will be favorable to the Partnership.
Many of the factors set forth below which affect the distribution of the films
will also affect the saleability of the films themselves. If efforts to sell the
Partnership's assets are not successful, the Partnership will continue to seek
distribution for its films. The Partnership has obtained the services of a
broker to assist in the sale of the Partnership's films. Pursuant to the
services agreement, the broker will receive a 10% commission for arranging the
sale, or sales, of the Partnership's films.

         The Partnership has encountered intense competition in connection with
its attempts to distribute its programming. There is competition within the
television programming industry for exhibition time on cable television
networks, broadcast networks and independent television stations. Acceptance of
the programming in certain distribution media may be limited and the programming
will compete with other types of television programming in all domestic and
international distribution media and markets. The age and technical
specifications of the Partnership's programming may also limit distribution in
certain international and domestic markets. The success of programming is also
dependent in part on public taste, which is unpredictable and susceptible to
change. In international markets, the Partnership has, in the past, and may
again encounter additional risks, such as foreign currency rate fluctuations,
compliance and regulatory requirements, differences in tax laws, and economic
and political environments.

         The Partnership's films have been distributed in a number of markets.
It is not known whether the Partnership can successfully exploit any of its
films in these or other markets in the future. There can be no assurance that
the distribution efforts made by the Partnership, the General Partner or
unaffiliated parties on behalf of the Partnership for its programming will be
successful.


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                               ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

         SEE ITEM 1.

                            ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         None.

           ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         None.

                                    PART II.

                ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK
                       AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS

         While the Partnership is publicly held, there is no public market for
the limited partnership interests and it is not expected that such a market will
develop in the future. As of February 28, 2001, the number of equity security
holders in the Partnership was 832.



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                         ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

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                                                                FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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                                             1996           1997            1998          1999          2000
                                        -------------- --------------  ---------------------------- ---------------
<S>                                     <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>          <C>
Gross revenues                          $  211,669     $  222,714      $  195,717     $   9,077    $    27,273
Costs of filmed entertainment              107,418         93,983          11,546         6,027             -
Distribution fees and expenses              58,229         98,471         196,695       119,104         15,463
Loss from write-down of
  film production cost                     656,744              -              -         58,946             -
Operating, general and administrative
  expenses                                  62,499         94,162         115,247        61,810         43,239
Operating loss                            (673,221)       (63,902)       (127,771)     (236,810)       (31,429)
Net loss                                  (654,916)       (54,372)       (117,496)     (237,119)       (25,626)
Net loss per limited partnership unit       (50.88)         (4.22)          (9.13)       (18.42)         (1.99)
Weighted average number of limited
  partnership units outstanding             12,743         12,743          12,743        12,743         12,743
General partner's deficit                  (49,284)       (49,828)        (52,612)      (54,983)       (55,239)
Limited partners' capital (deficit)        517,422        463,594         187,985       (46,763)       (72,133)
Total assets                               657,221        442,164         265,317        90,254         72,725
General partner advances                    15,600          8,303          11,045        10,273          1,973

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                 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         The following discussion of the Partnership's financial condition and
results of operations contains, in addition to historical information,
forward-looking statements that are based upon certain assumptions and are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The Partnership's actual results
may differ significantly from the results predicted in such forward-looking
statements.

                              RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2000 COMPARED TO 1999

Revenues of the Partnership increased $18,196, from $9,077 in 1999 to $27,273 in
2000. This increase was primarily the result of revenue collection efforts made
by the General Partner with respect to "Curacao". Revenue from "Curacao" was
$3,703 in 1999 as compared to $26,807 in 2000. International and domestic sales
of "The Little Kidnappers" and "The Story Lady" decreased, resulting in
Partnership revenue of $4,455 and $919, respectively, in 1999 compared to $469
and $0, respectively, in 2000. "The Story Lady" was actively being distributed
in 2000, however, due to the unrecouped position of NBCP, the Partnership was
not entitled to any of the revenue generated by the film.

Filmed entertainment costs decreased $6,027, from $6,027 in 1999 to $0 in 2000.
This decrease was the result of the full amortization of the capitalized
production costs relating to "The Little Kidnappers" in March 1999 and to
"Curacao" in December 1999. Filmed entertainment costs are amortized over the
life of the film in the ratio that current gross revenues bear to anticipated
gross revenues.

Distribution fees and expenses decreased $103,641, from $119,104 in 1999 to
$15,463 in 2000. This decrease was due primarily to the Partnership recording
$119,081 in royalties owed NBCP for the "Story Lady" in 1999 compared to $15,000
in 2000. These distribution fees and expenses relate to the compensation due and
costs incurred by distributors in selling the Partnership's programming in the
domestic and international markets. The timing and amount of distribution fees
and expenses vary depending upon the individual market in which programming is
distributed.

The Partnership did not have a loss on write-down of film production in 2000.
The loss from the write-down of film production of $58,946 in 1999, was the
result of a full write-down of the Partnership's net investment in


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"Curacao", as of December 31, 1999. As of December 31, 1999, the Partnership had
expensed all costs related to the production of each of its three films.

Operating, general and administrative expenses decreased $18,571, from $61,810
in 1999 to $43,239 in 2000. This decrease was due primarily to the Partnership
writing off an outstanding receivable of $26,129 in 1999. A similar write off
did not occur in 2000. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in
legal expenses related to the potential sale of the Partnership's assets.

Interest income increased $2,466, from $3,337 in 1999 to $5,803 in 2000. This
increase in interest income was the result of higher interest rates and higher
levels of invested cash balances during 2000 compared to 1999.

Limited Partners' net loss per partnership unit decreased $16.43, from $(18.42)
in 1999 to $(1.99) in 2000. This change was due to the results of operations as
discussed above.


1999 COMPARED TO 1998

Revenues of the Partnership decreased $186,640, from $195,717 in 1998 to $9,077
in 1999. This decrease was due primarily to a decrease in domestic and
international sales of "The Little Kidnappers" and "The Story Lady," which were
$12,354 and $183,324, respectively, for 1998 as compared to $4,455 and $919,
respectively, in 1999. International sales of "Curacao" increased $3,664, from
$39 in 1998 to $3,703 in 1999.

Filmed entertainment costs decreased $5,519, from $11,546 in 1998 to $6,027 in
1999. This decrease resulted primarily from the decrease in Partnership revenues
and the full amortization in March 1999 of the "Little Kidnappers". Filmed
entertainment costs are amortized over the life of the film in the ratio that
current gross revenues bear to anticipated gross revenues.

Distribution fees and expenses decreased $77,591, from $196,695 in 1998 to
$119,104 in 1999. This decrease was due primarily to royalties that became due
to artisan guilds in 1998 related to "Story Lady" and the decrease in revenues
received from the three films. These distribution fees and expenses relate to
the compensation due and costs incurred by distributors in selling the
Partnership's programming in the domestic and international markets. The timing
and amount of distribution fees and expenses vary depending upon the individual
market in which programming is distributed.

Loss on write-down of film production of $58,946 in 1999, was the result of a
full write-down of the Partnership's net investment in "Curacao", as of December
31, 1999. No such write-down was taken in 1998. As of December 31, 1999, the
Partnership had expensed all costs related to the production of films.

Operating, general and administrative expenses decreased $53,437, from $115,247
in 1998 to $61,810 in 1999. This decrease was due primarily to an allowance of
$80,300 made during 1998 related to the potential uncollectibility of an
outstanding international income receivable.

Interest income decreased $6,198, from $9,535 in 1998 to $3,337 in 1999. This
decrease in interest income was the result of lower average levels of invested
cash balances existing during 1999 as compared to 1998.

Limited Partners' net income per partnership unit changed $(9.29), from $(9.13)
in 1998 to $(18.42) in 1999. This change was due to the results of operations as
discussed above.


                               FINANCIAL CONDITION

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Partnership's principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand and amounts
received from the domestic and international distribution of the Partnership's
programming. The Partnership had approximately $73,000 in cash as of December
31, 2000. The Partnership will not invest in any additional programming
projects, but instead will focus on the distribution and/or sale of its three
existing films.


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The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, is pursuing the sale of the
Partnership's interests in its programming. The General Partner has no
obligation to purchase any assets of the Partnership, nor is it anticipated that
the General Partner will purchase any of such assets.

The Partnership will retain a certain level of working capital, including any
necessary reserves, to fund its operating activities. It is anticipated that any
future distributions will only be made from proceeds received from the sale of
the Partnership's assets. There is no assurance regarding the timing or amount
of any future distributions.

The General Partner has initiated sales efforts but cannot predict at this time
when or at what price the Partnership's interests in its programming ultimately
will be sold. The films may be sold as a group or on a one by one basis, in the
judgement of the General Partner. Any direct costs incurred by the General
Partner on behalf of the Partnership in soliciting and arranging for the sale,
or sales, of the Partnership's programming projects will be charged to the
Partnership. The Partnership does not have the funds necessary to pay NBCP its
claimed unrecouped costs involved with "The Story Lady" and even if the
Partnership is successful in finding a buyer or buyers for all of its property,
the proceeds may not be sufficient to allow for any distributions to the
Partners. It is probable that the distributions of the proceeds from the sales
of the Partnership's programming projects, if any, together with all prior
distributions paid to the limited partners, will return to the limited partners
less than 75% of their initial capital contributions to the Partnership. The
Partnership has obtained the services of a broker to assist in the sale of the
Partnership's films. Pursuant to the services agreement, the broker will receive
a 10% commission for arranging the sale, or sales, of the Partnership's films.

The General Partner believes that the Partnership has, and will continue to
have, sufficient liquidity to fund its ongoing operations and to meet its
obligations so long as quarterly distributions are suspended and provided the
Partnership is able to reach a satisfactory resolution with respect to the
claims made by NBCP. However, there can be no assurance that such a resolution
can be achieved. The General Partner does not anticipate cash flow from the
films to increase significantly in the future. The lack of significant cash flow
presently being generated by the Partnership's films may negatively effect the
ultimate sales price of the films.

                ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
                               ABOUT MARKET RISK.

         The Partnership does not hold any financial instruments which present
significant interest or market risk.



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                          ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                      JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.

                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                        AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 2000

                                      INDEX


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Report of Independent Public Accountants                                        9

Statements of Financial Position                                               10

Statements of Operations                                                       11

Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit)                                      12

Statements of Cash Flows                                                       13

Notes to Financial Statements                                                  14
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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




To Jones Programming Partners 1-A, Ltd.:


We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Jones
Programming Partners 1-A, Ltd. (a Colorado limited partnership) as of December
31, 1999 and 2000, and the related statements of operations, partners' capital
(deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2000. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
General Partner's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Jones Programming Partners 1-A,
Ltd. as of December 31, 1999 and 2000, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.




                                           ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Denver, Colorado,
  March 2, 2001.



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                      JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.
                             (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                        STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

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                                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                           -------------------------------------
                                                                                1999                      2000
                                                                           ------------             ------------
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                        ASSETS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 2)                                         $     86,626             $     72,725

RECEIVABLES:
  International income receivable                                                   156                        -
  Domestic income receivable                                                      3,472                        -

INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES FOR FILM PRODUCTION,
    net of accumulated amortization of $8,887,206
    and $8,887,206 as of December 31, 1999 and
    2000, respectively (Notes 2 and 5)                                               -                        -
                                                                           ------------             ------------


                  Total assets                                             $     90,254             $     72,725
                                                                            ===========              ===========


         LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT

LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable to affiliates                                           $     10,273             $      1,973
  Accrued liabilities                                                           181,727                  198,124
                                                                            -----------              -----------

                  Total liabilities                                             192,000                  200,097
                                                                            -----------              -----------

PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) (Note 3):
  General partner -
    Contributed capital                                                           1,000                    1,000
    Distributions                                                               (42,440)                 (42,440)
    Accumulated deficit                                                         (13,543)                 (13,799)
                                                                            ------------             -----------

                  Total general partner's deficit                               (54,983)                 (55,239)
                                                                            -----------              -----------

  Limited partners -
    Contributed capital
      (12,743 units outstanding as of
      December 31, 1999 and 2000)                                             5,459,327                5,459,327
    Distributions                                                            (4,201,502)              (4,201,502)
    Accumulated deficit                                                      (1,304,588)              (1,329,958)
                                                                            ------------             -----------

                  Total limited partners' deficit                               (46,763)                 (72,133)
                                                                            ------------             ------------

                  Total partners' deficit                                      (101,746)                (127,372)
                                                                            ------------             ------------

                  Total liabilities and partners' deficit                  $     90,254             $     72,725
                                                                            ===========              ===========
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   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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                      JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.
                             (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


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                                                                FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                              -----------------------------------
                                                                 1998         1999         2000
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>          <C>
REVENUES (Notes 2 and 5)                                      $ 195,717    $   9,077    $  27,273

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Costs of filmed entertainment (Notes 2 and 5)                  11,546        6,027         --
  Distribution fees and expenses (Note 2)                       196,695      119,104       15,463
  Loss from write-down of film production cost
    (Notes 2 and 5)                                                --         58,946         --
  Operating, general and administrative
    expenses (Note 4)                                           115,247       61,810       43,239
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------

         Total costs and expenses                               323,488      245,887       58,702
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------

OPERATING LOSS                                                 (127,771)    (236,810)     (31,429)
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest income                                                 9,535        3,337        5,803
  Other income (expense), net                                       740       (3,646)        --
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------

         Total other income (expense), net                       10,275         (309)       5,803
                                                              ---------    ---------    ---------

NET LOSS                                                      $(117,496)   $(237,119)   $ (25,626)
                                                              =========    =========    =========

ALLOCATION OF NET LOSS:
  General partner                                             $  (1,175)   $  (2,371)   $    (256)
                                                              =========    =========    =========

  Limited partners                                            $(116,321)   $(234,748)   $ (25,370)
                                                              =========    =========    =========

NET LOSS PER LIMITED
  PARTNERSHIP UNIT                                            $   (9.13)   $  (18.42)   $   (1.99)
                                                              =========    =========    =========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNITS
OUTSTANDING                                                      12,743       12,743       12,743
                                                              =========    =========    =========
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   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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                      JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.
                             (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                    STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)


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<CAPTION>

                                                                      FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                       --------------------------------------------------------
                                                            1998                  1999                   2000
                                                       --------------        --------------        -------------
<S>                                                    <C>                   <C>                   <C>
GENERAL PARTNER:
  Balance, beginning of year                           $   (49,828)          $   (52,612)          $   (54,983)
  Distributions                                             (1,609)                    -                     -
  Net loss                                                  (1,175)               (2,371)                 (256)
                                                       -----------           -----------           -----------

  Balance, end of year                                 $   (52,612)          $   (54,983)          $   (55,239)
                                                       ===========           ===========           ===========

LIMITED PARTNERS:
  Balance, beginning of year                           $   463,594           $   187,985           $   (46,763)
  Distributions                                           (159,288)                   -                      -
  Net loss                                                (116,321)             (234,748)              (25,370)
                                                       -----------           -----------           -----------

  Balance, end of year                                 $   187,985           $   (46,763)          $   (72,133)
                                                       ===========           ===========           ===========

TOTAL PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)                      $   135,373           $  (101,746)          $  (127,372)
                                                       ===========           ===========           ===========
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   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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                      JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.
                             (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


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<CAPTION>

                                                                             FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    -------------------------------------------------

                                                                          1998            1999              2000
                                                                    ---------------   -------------    --------------
<S>                                                                  <C>              <C>               <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net loss                                                         $  (117,496)     $  (237,119)      $   (25,626)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss
        to net cash provided by (used in)
        operating activities:
           Amortization of filmed entertainment costs                     11,546             6,027               -
           Loss from write-down of film production cost                       -             58,946               -
           Decrease in international income receivable                    97,253            25,119              156
           Decrease (increase) in domestic income receivable             (76,122)           77,650            3,472
           Decrease in other assets                                           -              3,275                -
           Net change in amounts due to/from affiliates                    2,742              (772)          (8,300)
           Increase in accrued liabilities                                98,804            62,828           16,397
                                                                      ----------      ------------      -----------

            Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities           16,727           (4,046)          (13,901)
                                                                      ----------      ------------      -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Distributions to partners                                           (160,897)               -                 -
                                                                      ----------      ------------      -----------

            Net cash used in financing activities                       (160,897)               -                 -
                                                                      ----------      ------------      -----------

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                   (144,170)          (4,046)          (13,901)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year                             234,842           90,672            86,626
                                                                      ----------      ------------      -----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year                               $    90,672      $    86,626       $    72,725
                                                                     ===========      ===========       ===========

</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



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                      JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.
                             (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1)  ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

     Organized in April 1989, Jones Programming Partners 1-A, Ltd. (the
     "Partnership") is a limited partnership formed pursuant to the laws of the
     State of Colorado to engage in the development, production, acquisition,
     licensing and distribution of original entertainment programming. Jones
     Entertainment Group, Ltd. is the "General Partner" of the Partnership.

(2)  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - The Partnership considers all highly-liquid
     investments with a maturity when purchased of three months or less to be
     cash equivalents.

     FILM REVENUE RECOGNITION - The Partnership recognizes revenue in accordance
     with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 139
     ("SFAS No. 139") and AICPA Statement of Position No. 00-2 ("SOP 00-2").
     Pursuant to SFAS No. 139 and SOP 00-2, revenues from domestic and
     international licensing agreements for programming are recognized when such
     amounts are known and the film is available for exhibition or telecast, and
     when certain other criteria set forth in SFAS No. 139 and SOP 00-2 are met.
     Advances received for licensing or other purposes prior to exhibition or
     telecast are deferred and recognized as revenue when the above conditions
     are met. The adoption of SFAS No. 139 and SOP 00-2 in 2000 did not
     materially effect the manner in which the Partnership recognizes revenue.

     INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES FOR FILM PRODUCTION - Investment in and advances
     for film production consists of advances to production entities for story
     rights, production, and film completion costs, and is stated at the lower
     of cost or estimated net realizable value. In addition, film production and
     overhead fees payable to the General Partner have been capitalized and
     included as investment in film production. Film production costs are
     amortized based upon the individual-film-forecast method. Estimated losses,
     if any, will be provided for in full when determined by the General Partner
     (see Note 5.)

     DISTRIBUTION COSTS - Distribution fees and expenses incurred in connection
     with domestic and international film distribution are recorded at the time
     that the related licensing fees are recognized as revenue by the
     Partnership. Similarly, the Partnership expenses film advertising costs
     related to distribution when the advertising takes place.

     USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
     with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
     management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
     amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
     liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
     amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
     results could differ from those estimates.


(3)  PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)

     The capitalization of the Partnership is set forth in the accompanying
     Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit). No limited partner is or will be
     obligated to make any additional contributions to the Partnership. The
     General Partner purchased its interest in the Partnership by contributing
     $1,000 to Partnership capital.

     Profits, losses and distributions of the Partnership are allocated 99
     percent to the limited partners and 1 percent to the General Partner until
     the limited partners have received distributions equal to 100 percent of
     their capital contributions plus an annual return thereon of 12 percent,
     cumulative and non-compounded. Thereafter, profits/losses and distributions
     will generally be allocated 80 percent to the limited partners and 20
     percent to the General Partner. Interest income earned prior to the start
     of the Partnership's first production was allocated 100 percent to the
     limited partners. It is probable that the



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     distributions of the proceeds from the sales of the Partnership's
     programming, if any, together with all prior distributions paid to the
     limited partners, will return to the limited partners less than 75% of
     their initial capital contributions to the Partnership.

(4)  TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

     The General Partner is entitled to reimbursement from the Partnership for
     its direct and indirect expenses allocable to the operations of the
     Partnership, which shall include, but not be limited to, rent, supplies,
     telephone, travel, legal expenses, accounting expenses, preparation and
     distribution of reports to investors and salaries of any full or part-time
     employees. Because the indirect expenses incurred by the General Partner on
     behalf of the Partnership are immaterial, the General Partner generally
     does not charge indirect expenses to the Partnership. The General Partner
     charged $15,442, $10,856, and $9,680 to the Partnership for direct expenses
     for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999, and 2000, respectively.

(5)  INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES FOR FILM PRODUCTION

     "THE LITTLE KIDNAPPERS"

     In January 1990, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, entered
     into an agreement with Jones Maple Leaf Productions to produce a
     full-length feature film for television entitled "The Little Kidnappers."
     The total film cost was approximately $3,200,000. Of this amount, the
     Partnership invested approximately $2,794,000, which included a production
     and overhead fee of $300,000 paid to the General Partner. From inception to
     December 31, 2000, the Partnership has recognized approximately $3,003,000
     of revenue from this film, which includes the initial license fees of
     approximately $1,365,000 from The Disney Channel and the Canadian
     Broadcasting Corporation, which were used to finance the film's production.

     In March 1999, the Partnership fully amortized its net investment in this
     film.

     "THE STORY LADY"

     In April 1991, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, entered
     into an agreement with NBC Productions, Inc. ("NBCP") for the production of
     a full-length made-for-television film entitled "The Story Lady." The total
     cost of the film was approximately $4,300,000. Of this amount, the
     Partnership invested approximately $1,183,000 in return for worldwide
     distribution rights to this film, excluding United States and Canadian
     broadcast television rights. Included in the total amount invested is a
     production and overhead fee of $120,000 paid to the General Partner. From
     inception to December 31, 2000, the Partnership has recognized
     approximately $2,299,000 of revenue from this film. In December 1999, the
     Partnership wrote off the outstanding receivable of $26,129. This write off
     is reflected in operating, general and administrative expenses in the
     accompanying statement of operations.

     In December 1995, the Partnership fully amortized its net investment in
     this film.

     The Partnership has an agreement with NBCP to distribute "The Story Lady"
     in foreign markets. Under this agreement, the Partnership paid $1,000,000
     for all the distribution rights to "The Story Lady" except for NBC network
     exhibition and certain other rights. The Partnership licensed back the
     foreign rights to NBCP for an eight year term (which expired at the end of
     1999 and has been extended on a month to month basis) and the Partnership
     retained domestic distribution rights, principally home video, non-network
     free television, pay television, and non-theatrical.

     The Partnership and NBCP revenues are pooled and are to be paid to the
     parties until each receives its original investment plus interest (the
     "unrecouped amount"). The Partnership is fully recouped. In September 1999,
     NBCP first claimed that it had mistakenly not taken the full amount of its
     distribution fees, and was entitled to an additional amount of
     approximately $200,000. The Partnership does not believe that NBCP is
     entitled to the distribution fees that it claims.

     As of December 31, 2000, NBCP reported that it had not recouped
     approximately $469,000 of its original investment, plus interest. Through
     December 31, 2000, the Partnership had received approximately



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     $190,000 from distributors, which was not applied to NBCP's unrecouped
     amount. As of December 31, 2000, the Partnership had reported this amount
     as an accrued liability. There is no assurance regarding the favorable
     resolution of this matter. The Partnership does not have the funds to make
     such payments, nor is it likely that the Partnership could borrow the
     necessary funds.

     "CURACAO"

     In October 1992, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, entered
     into an agreement with Showtime Networks, Inc. ("Showtime") for the
     production of a full-length, made-for-television film entitled "Curacao."
     The total production cost of the film was approximately $4,410,000. In
     addition to the costs of production, the Partnership paid the General
     Partner $500,000 as a production and overhead fee for services rendered in
     connection with arranging the Showtime pre-sale and supervising production
     of this picture. From inception to December 31, 2000, the Partnership has
     recognized approximately $4,062,000 of revenue from this film, which
     includes the initial license fee and home video advance from Showtime of
     $2,650,000 which was used to finance the film's production.

     During the fourth quarter 1999, the General Partner reassessed the
     anticipated gross revenue remaining from the distribution of "Curacao"
     based on revised estimated television sales projections and actual results
     of the film's distribution in comparison to the film's prior projections. A
     determination was made by the General Partner that the Partnership's net
     investment in "Curacao" exceeded the film's estimated net realizable value
     as of December 31, 1999, resulting in a write down of $58,946.

     These revenue projections were estimated by the General Partner based on
     the film's prior distribution history, the remaining international and
     domestic territories available to the film for future television
     distribution and the General Partner's previous distribution experience
     with other films.

     In December 1999, after consideration of amortization and write-downs, the
     Partnership fully amortized its net investment in this film.

(6)  INCOME TAXES

     Income tax provision (benefit) resulting from the Partnership's operations
     are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements as such amounts
     accrue directly to the partners. The Federal and state income tax returns
     of the Partnership are prepared and filed by the General Partner.

     The Partnership's tax returns, the qualification of the Partnership as a
     limited partnership for tax purposes, and the amount of distributable
     Partnership income or loss are subject to examination by Federal and state
     taxing authorities. If such examinations result in changes with respect to
     the Partnership's tax status or to the Partnership's recorded income or
     loss, the tax liability of the general and limited partners would be
     adjusted accordingly.

     The Partnership's only significant book-tax differences between the
     financial reporting and tax bases of the Partnership's assets and
     liabilities are associated with: 1) the difference between the amount of
     film production cost amortization and loss from write-down of film
     production cost recognized under generally accepted accounting principles
     and the amount of expense allowed for tax purposes; and 2) the allowance
     for doubtful accounts which is not yet deductible for tax purposes. Film
     production cost recognized under accounting principles generally accepted
     in the United States exceeded (was less than) the amount of expense
     recognized for tax purposes by approximately $91,300, ($472,400) and $0 for
     the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively.



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              ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
                     ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

         None.

                                    PART III.

           ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

     The Partnership itself has no officers or directors. Certain information
concerning directors and executive officers of the General Partner of the
Registrant is set forth below. Each of the directors serves until the next
annual meeting of the shareholders of the General Partner and until their
successors shall be elected and qualified.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                     AGE        POSITIONS WITH THE GENERAL PARTNER
<S>                      <C>        <C>
Glenn R. Jones           71         Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
                                    Officer and President
Timothy J. Burke         50         Vice President and Director
</TABLE>


     Mr. Glenn R. Jones has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer of the General Partner since its inception and he has
served as President of the General Partner since April 1994. Mr. Jones is also
the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the
General Partner's principal shareholder, Jones 21st Century, Inc., a subsidiary
of Jones International, Ltd. He is also an officer and director of a number of
subsidiaries for Jones Media Networks, Ltd. (formerly known as Jones
International Networks, Ltd.). For more than five years, until April 1999, Mr.
Jones was Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of
Jones Intercable, Inc., a multiple system cable television operator. In
addition, Mr. Jones is a member of the Board and Education Council of the
National Alliance of Business. In 1994, Mr. Jones was inducted into Broadcasting
and Cable's Hall of Fame. Mr. Jones received a B.S. in Economics from Allegheny
College and a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.

     Mr. Timothy J. Burke is Vice President and Director of the General Partner.
Mr. Burke is a Group Vice President of Jones International, Ltd. and an officer
and/or director of many other Jones International, Ltd. affiliated companies. He
has over 24 years of financial experience, and has been employed with Jones for
18 years. Prior to the Jones companies, Mr. Burke was a Tax Manager with Arthur
Andersen & Co. He received a B.A. in Accounting and a J.D from the University of
Iowa.

                         ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     The Partnership has no employees; however, various personnel are required
to operate its business. Such personnel are employed by the General Partner or
an affiliate of the General Partner and, pursuant to the terms of the
Partnership's limited partnership agreement, the cost of such employment can be
charged by the General Partner to the Partnership as a reimbursement item. SEE
ITEM 13.

                ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
                              OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

     As of February 28, 2001, no person or entity owns more than 5 percent of
the limited partnership interests in the Partnership, except for Herbert Borbe.
Mr. Borbe owns 800 of the 12,743 partnership interests outstanding as of
December 31, 2000. Mr. Borbe's address is 1709 134th Avenue S.E., Unit 21,
Bellview, Washington 98005. Mr. Borbe is not a director, officer or employee of
the General Partner or any of its affiliates.


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             ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

     The General Partner and its affiliates engage in certain transactions with
the Partnership as contemplated by the limited partnership agreement of the
Partnership. The General Partner believes that the terms of such transactions
are generally as favorable as could be obtained by the Partnership from
unaffiliated parties. This determination has been made by the General Partner in
good faith, but none of the terms were or will be negotiated at arm's-length and
there can be no assurance that the terms of such transactions have been or will
be as favorable as those that could have been obtained by the Partnership from
unaffiliated parties.


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                                    PART IV.

    ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)                 THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT:
                    --------------------------------------------------------

         1.         Financial statements

         2.         The following exhibits are filed herewith:

                    4.1      Limited Partnership Agreement.  (1)


                    (1)      Incorporated by reference from the Partnership's
                             Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December
                             31, 1989.

(b)                 REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
                    -------------------

                    None.

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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                     JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 1-A, LTD.,
                                     a Colorado limited partnership
                                     By       Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd.,
                                              its General Partner


                                     By:      /s/ GLENN R. JONES
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              Glenn R. Jones
                                              Chairman of the Board, Chief
                                              Executive Officer
Dated:   March 21, 2001                       and President

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                     By:      /s/ GLENN R. JONES
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              Glenn R. Jones
                                              Chairman of the Board, Chief
                                              Executive Officer
                                              and President
Dated:   March 21, 2001                       (Principal Executive Officer)



                                     By:      /s/ TIMOTHY J. BURKE
                                              ----------------------------------
Dated:  March 21, 2001                        Timothy J. Burke



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