X0202 4 2005-01-27 0 0000216539 MEDIA GENERAL INC MEG 0001185327 DICKINSON STEPHEN Y 0 1 0 0 Controller Class A Common Stock 2005-01-27 4 A 0 4100 63.18 A 15836 D Stock Option 63.18 2005-01-27 4 A 0 3300 63.18 A 2015-01-27 Class A Common Stock 3300 633 D Options granted under 1996 Non-qualified Stock Option Plan, which become exercisable 1/3 per year on January 27, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Represents January 27, 2005 balance of units acquired under Company deferred compensation plan, final balance of which is distributed upon employee's termination of service. /s/ Stephen Y. Dickinson, by George L. Mahoney, Attorney-in-fact 2005-01-31