Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from NBC Evening News for Monday, Oct 13, 1980


Title: Decision '80: The Pennsylvania Battleground

Abstract:
  • Live NBC News special report highlighting the struggle between President Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan in gaining electoral votes from the state of Pennsylvania, hosted by Bob Abernathy. With reports and analysis from Judy Woodruff, Chris Wallace, Steve Delaney, Tom Pettit, Carole Simpson, and George Lewis.
  • Live footage of an interview with Richard Scammon.
  • Taped footage of interviews with Edward Toohey, Lucien Blackwell, William Meehan, and Barry Commoner.
  • Taped footage of statements from Ronald Reagan, President Jimmy Carter, Barry Commoner, and George Bush.

  • Begin Time:12:57:20 am
    End Time:01:25:40 am
    TVN Record Number:858962
    Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1980-2009 Vanderbilt University
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