October 1968 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Humphrey Speech / Vietnam / Nixon / Wallace
  3. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; Johnson's Foot Soap.)
  4. Humphrey Speech / Advisors / President
  5. Humphrey Speech / Congressional Reaction
  6. Vietnam / Fighting
  7. (Commercial: Bic Pens.)
  8. Fortas Nomination / Senate Vote
  9. Commentary (Fortas)
  10. Fortas Nomination / President
  11. (Commercial: Johnson Klear Floor Wax and Glade Air Freshener.)
  12. Democratic Convention Violence / House / Rubin
  13. FBI Report / Left
  14. Dissident Priests / O'Boyle
  15. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste; Ajax Ammonia Cleaner.)
  16. World Series / McLain / Gibson
  17. Wallace / New York City Park
  18. Prison Riot / South Carolina
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Schlitz Beer.)
  21. Commentary (Humphrey)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Fortas Nomination / Senate Vote / Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shaves; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  4. Humphrey Speech / Vietnam / Tennessee / White House / McCarthy
  5. Humphrey Speech / Nixon
  6. (Commercial: Old Gold Cigarettes.)
  7. Wallace / Shea Stadium / Michigan
  8. Equal Time / Florida
  9. Longshoremen Strike
  10. Icc-Railroad
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: IBM.)
  13. Vietnam War / Fighting / Thuong Duc
  14. China, P.R.
  15. Communist Meetings
  16. USSR / Economy
  17. Democratic Convention Violence / House
  18. Mexicans / Texas
  19. Catholic Church / O'Boyle / Vatican
  20. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. Analysis (Humphrey and Vietnam)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Fortas Nomination / Senate Vote
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets and Liquid.)
  4. Humphrey Speech / Reaction / Nixon / McGovern / Tennessee
  5. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets.)
  6. Vietnam War / Thuong Duc / New Jersey
  7. (Commercial: Williams Lectric Shave; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  8. Longshoremen Strike
  9. New York City Teachers Strike
  10. Birth Control / O'Boyle
  11. Democratic Convention Study / House
  12. Communist Summit / Czechoslovakia
  13. (Commercial: Newport Cigarettes.)
  14. Rusk-Jarring
  15. Biafra-Nigeria
  16. Vatican
  17. Prison Riot
  18. China, P.R.
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Equal Time
  21. Good Night

October 2, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Fortas Nomination
  3. (Commercial: STP Oil.)
  4. Humphrey Campaign / Florida / Tennessee
  5. Wallace Campaign / Ohio / Vice President
  6. (Commercial: Murine Eye Drops.)
  7. Agnew Campaign / Illinois
  8. Muskie Campaign / Illinois
  9. Nixon Campaign / Virginia
  10. (Commercial: Viceroy Cigarettes.)
  11. Rusk / United Nations Speech
  12. Vietnam / Peace Talks / New Jersey / Copters
  13. (Commercial: Johnson Glo-Coat Floor Wax and Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  14. West Germany / Neo-Nazi Meeting
  15. Sextuplets
  16. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  17. World Series / Gibson
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Fortas Nomination
  3. Thornberry
  4. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  5. Wallace / Vice Presidential Choice / New York Rally
  6. Nixon Campaign
  7. Humphrey Campaign
  8. Kennedy Campaigns / Indiana
  9. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Corega Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Equal Time / Florida / California
  11. Vietnam / Copters / New Jersey / Generals' Plan
  12. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  13. Rusk / United Nations Speech
  14. ABM
  15. Sextuplets / England
  16. Birth Control / O'Boyle / USSR
  17. Med. Quacks
  18. Duchamp Dies
  19. Marijuana Haul
  20. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer.)
  21. World Series / Gibson
  22. Analysis (Politics and Const.)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Fortas Nomination
  3. (Commercial: Homelite Chain Saws.)
  4. Rusk / United Nations Speech
  5. Czechoslovakia Invasion / USSR
  6. (Commercial: Py-Co-Pay Toothbrushes; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  7. Vietnam / Peace Talks / New Jersey / Copters / Thuong Duc
  8. (Commercial: Aero Wax Floor Wax; Primatene Tablets; White Owl Cigars.)
  9. Nixon Campaign / Virginia
  10. Humphrey Campaign / Florida
  11. Wallace Campaign / Ohio / Vice Presidential Choice
  12. Vice Presidential Candidates / Illinois / Bombing Halt
  13. Birth Control / Washington, DC Priests / O'Boyle
  14. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  15. World Series / Gibson
  16. Mideast
  17. Duchamp Dies
  18. Photographer Dies
  19. Longshoremen Strike
  20. Apollo VII
  21. Sextuplets
  22. Truth Squad / Humphrey
  23. Good Night

October 3, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Students vs. Troops / Mexico / Americans
  3. Peru / Coup
  4. (Commercial: Qantas Airline.)
  5. Wallace-Lemay / Nuclear Weapons
  6. Commentary (Lemay and Vietnam)
  7. (Commercial: Raleigh and Belair Cigarettes.)
  8. Humphrey Campaign / West Virginia / North Carolina
  9. Humphrey / Democratic View
  10. (Commercial: Emerson Color Televisions.)
  11. Nixon Campaign / Georgia
  12. (Commercial: Green Giant Peas.)
  13. Convention Disorders / House Study
  14. Vietnam / Bombings / Casualties
  15. Gromyko / United Nations
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  18. World Series / Second Game
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Students vs. Troops / Mexico
  3. Peru / Coup
  4. Czechoslovakia / USSR / United Nations
  5. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  6. Wallace-Lemay / Nuclear Weapons
  7. Humphrey / Lemay
  8. (Commercial: Norelco Electric Shavers.)
  9. Nixon Campaign / Georgia
  10. Democratic Convention Violence / House / Yippies
  11. Defense Bill
  12. Vietnam / Thuong Duc / Casualties / Draft
  13. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  14. World Series / Game 2
  15. General Motors Corporation Economy Car
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Heart Transplants
  18. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Football Handbook and Trop-Arctic Motor Oil.)
  19. Analysis (Lemay and Nuclear Weapons)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1968
  1. Wallace-Lemay / Nuclear Weapons
  2. Humphrey Campaign / West Virginia
  3. Nixon Campaign / Georgia
  4. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes.)
  5. Mexico / Violence
  6. Peru / Coup
  7. Czechoslovakia / Dubcek / Gromyko
  8. Vietnam / Casualties / Thuong Duc / Idaho Cards
  9. Defense Bill
  10. Draft
  11. (Commercial: Borden Elmer's Glue and Yogurt.)
  12. B'Nai Brith / Violence
  13. Oregon Senate Race
  14. (Commercial: Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Dristan Tablets; Woolite Wash.)
  15. World Series / Second Game
  16. Longshoremen Strike
  17. New York City School
  18. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  19. Sextuplets
  20. Wiggins Appointment
  21. Convention Violence / House
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Cat Furs / 1 Man Crusade
  24. Good Night

October 4, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1968
  1. Non-Proliferation Treaty / Humphrey / Nuclear Arms
  2. Nixon / Nuclear Arms / Wallace-Lemay
  3. Wallace-Lemay
  4. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  5. Johnson / Humphrey
  6. (Commercial: STP Motor Oil.)
  7. Election Predictors / Iowa / New Hampshire / Oregon / Wyoming
  8. (Commercial: Bic Pens.)
  9. Vietnam / Fighting
  10. Muskie / Bombing
  11. Humphrey / North Vietnam Bombing
  12. Vietnam / Crash
  13. (Commercial: Raleigh and Belair Cigarettes.)
  14. Czechoslovakia / USSR / United Nations
  15. Mexico / Violence
  16. Peru
  17. Chile
  18. Biafran Starvation / Senate Committee
  19. Sirhan
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Lysol Spray Disinfectant; Bayer Aspirin.)
  22. Commentary (Vice Presidential Candidates)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Czechoslovakia / USSR
  3. Biafra-Nigeria / Death / United Nations Aid
  4. Mexico / Olympics
  5. Peru
  6. Chile
  7. (Commercial: Am Motors Ambassador.)
  8. Vietnam / Fighting / Crash
  9. Nixon / Vietnam
  10. Humphrey / Vice Presidential Candidates
  11. Muskie / Vietnam
  12. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  13. Muskie Campaign
  14. Committee Study / Convention Disorders
  15. (Commercial: Phillips Tablets; Measurin Aspirin.)
  16. Sirhan
  17. British Hold-Out
  18. Biddle Dies
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  21. Soviet Fashion
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1968
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (No Location Given)
  2. Czechoslovakia / USSR
  3. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  4. Campaigns / Humphrey / Nixon
  5. (Commercial: Holiday Inn.)
  6. Lemay / White House
  7. Muskie / North Vietnam Bombing
  8. Vietnam / Fighting / South Vietnam Unit
  9. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  10. Convention Violence / House
  11. National Guard / Delaware
  12. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  13. Senate Appointments / Wiggins
  14. Sextuplets
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Good Night

October 5, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

October 6, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

October 7, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Supreme Court / Cases
  3. Commentary (Supreme Court)
  4. Chief Justice
  5. (Commercial: Murine Eye Drops; Kodel Carpets.)
  6. Vietnam / Thuong Duc / Khe Sanh / Drama Teams
  7. Vietnam / Rusk / Thieu
  8. Commentary (Peace Talks)
  9. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  10. Nixon / Vietnam
  11. Wallace / National Press Club
  12. Agnew / Wallace
  13. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  14. Humphrey / Johnson
  15. Muskie Campaign
  16. (Commercial: Emerson Color Televisions.)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. World Series / Fifth Game
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Thuong Duc / Khe Sanh / Thieu / Rusk
  3. Czechoslovakia / France / Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid.)
  5. Supreme Court / Reservists
  6. Pacifists Trial / Pro and Con Forces
  7. Pol. Survey
  8. Humphrey / Johnson
  9. Nixon / Vietnam
  10. (Commercial: IBM.)
  11. Wallace / President
  12. Analysis (Wallace)
  13. Wallace / Supreme Court
  14. Movie Ratings
  15. Northern Ireland Conflict
  16. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Jell-O Coconut Cream Pie.)
  17. Oregon Senate Race
  18. Apollo VII
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  21. World Series / Fifth Game
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Thuong Duc / Khe Sanh
  3. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Infra Rub Cream.)
  4. Czechoslovakia / Debre
  5. Nixon Campaign / Vietnam
  6. Wallace / National Press Club
  7. Wallace Supporters / Mississippi / Louisiana / Indiana / Colorado
  8. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  9. Supreme Court / Presidential Candidates
  10. Supreme Court / Reservists
  11. Peru
  12. Alliance For Progress / Colombia
  13. (Commercial: Aero Wax Floor Wax; Tareyton Cigarettes; Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid; Solarcaine First Aid Spray, Lotion and Cream.)
  14. World Series / Fifth Game / National Anthem
  15. Good Night

October 8, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Fighting / Copter Pickup
  3. Johnson / Pentagon
  4. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  5. Czechoslovakia
  6. Humphrey / New Diplomat
  7. Wallace
  8. Nixon Campaign
  9. (Commercial: Roblee and Naturalizer Shoes.)
  10. New York Senate Race
  11. (Commercial: Johnson Shoe Wax and Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  12. Stone / Vietnam
  13. Pacifists' Trial
  14. Commentary (Protesters)
  15. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  16. Gun Control
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Bowling / Democratic Wives
  19. (Commercial: Raleigh and Belair Cigarettes.)
  20. Commentary (Candidates and Wallace)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Johnson / Pentagon
  3. Vietnam / Fighting / Sweep / Front Order
  4. Mideast / Israeli Plan
  5. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  6. Humphrey / Summits / Democratic Party
  7. Lemay / Nuclear Weapons
  8. Wallace / Connecticut / Open Housing
  9. (Commercial: Camay Soap; Prell Shampoo.)
  10. Nixon / Michigan
  11. Equal Time / House / Presidential Debate
  12. Non-Proliferation Treaty
  13. Police Education
  14. Gun Control
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  17. Rhodesia
  18. Apollo / Crew / Equipment / Safety
  19. Astronauts Rescue
  20. American Adventurer
  21. Birth Control
  22. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  23. Analysis (Weary Washington, DC)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (No Location Given)
  2. Humphrey / USSR / Vietnam
  3. McCarthy
  4. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  5. Wallace Campaign
  6. Nixon / Ind. Area
  7. Lemay / Nixon
  8. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  9. Vietnam / Fighting / Booby Traps
  10. Vietnam / Stone
  11. Supreme Court / Army Reservists
  12. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  13. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup and Sinex Nasal Spray; Murine Eye Drops.)
  14. Mideast / Eban / United Nations
  15. New York City Schools
  16. Activism / Backlash / Columbia / Kennedy
  17. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Corega Denture Adhesive.)
  18. Apollo VII / Rescue Bill
  19. Presidential Debates
  20. Gun Control
  21. Czechoslovakia
  22. Brandt-Gromyko
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Pentagon Honors / Johnson
  25. Good Night

October 9, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. House / Presidential Debates
  3. Nixon and Debates
  4. Television Debates
  5. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  6. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Johnson / Holyoake
  7. Vietnam / Coup Try / Fighting
  8. (Commercial: Nikoban Smoking Deterrent; Sominex Sleeping Tablets and Capsules.)
  9. Humphrey / Massachusetts
  10. Wallace / Polls
  11. Nixon / Heckling
  12. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  13. Pat Nixon
  14. (Commercial: Viceroy Cigarettes.)
  15. Gun Control Bill
  16. Commentary (90th Congress)
  17. Apollo VII and VIII
  18. World Series / Sixth Game
  19. (Commercial: Playtex Toothbrushes and Bras.)
  20. Young Nugent
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Cape Kennedy); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Presidential Debates / House CBS Offer
  3. (Commercial: Miller High Life Beer.)
  4. Vietnam / Coup Try / Peace Talks
  5. Vietnam / New Zealand / Johnson
  6. Foreign Aid
  7. Israel / F-4S / Hebron Cave
  8. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  9. World Series / 6th Game
  10. Peru / Oil
  11. Moscow Trial
  12. Nobel Winner
  13. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid; Solarcaine First Aid Spray.)
  14. Wallace / Polls
  15. Analysis (Humphrey)
  16. Humphrey Campaign / Berman
  17. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  18. Apollo VII / Space Program
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (Cape Kennedy); David Brinkley (No Location Given)
  2. Presidential Debates / House
  3. (Commercial: Holiday Inns.)
  4. Nixon / California
  5. McCarthy / Democrats / Humphrey
  6. Wallace Campaign
  7. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  8. Vietnam / Coup Try / Supplies
  9. Israel / Bombers
  10. (Commercial: Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup.)
  11. Gun Control
  12. Ghetto Gangs / Senate Committee Debate
  13. World Series / 6th Game
  14. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Serutan Laxative.)
  15. Cassin / Nobel Prize
  16. Wilson-Smith
  17. Mulele Dies
  18. USSR / Invasion Trial / Treaty
  19. Apollo VII and VIII
  20. Good Night

October 10, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Supreme Court / Johnson
  3. Presidential Debates / Bill Dies / Muskie / Dirksen
  4. (Commercial: Tegrin Cream and Shampoo.)
  5. Johnson / Humphrey
  6. Wallace / Lemay Trip
  7. Commentary (Wallace and McCarthy)
  8. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  9. Nixon / Illinois
  10. Humphrey / New York
  11. Muriel Humphrey
  12. Commentary (First Lady)
  13. (Commercial: Playtex Toothbrushes and Bras.)
  14. Apollo VII
  15. Vietnam / Casualties
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Carnation Instant Breakfast; Friskies Cat Food.)
  18. World Series / Tigers Win
  19. (Commercial: Accent Seasoning and Village Inn Rice; Kodel Carpets.)
  20. Renoir Painting
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Cape Kennedy),; Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Gun Control Bill
  3. Johnson / Presidential Race
  4. Unruh / Government Criticism
  5. Supreme Court
  6. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  7. Presidential Debates / Bill Dies
  8. Vietnam / Casualties / Coup Try
  9. (Commercial: Measurin Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  10. Wallace-Lemay / Vietnam / Alabama Suit
  11. Humphrey / New York City
  12. Nixon / Humphrey Money
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Renoir Painting
  15. (Commercial: Continental Insurance.)
  16. Apollo VII and VIII / Von Braun
  17. Egypt / Riad
  18. England / Immigration
  19. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  20. World Series / Tigers Win
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1968
  1. Supreme Court / Johnson
  2. Johnson / Speech
  3. Polls / Candidates
  4. (Commercial: Woolite Wash; Primatene Mist.)
  5. Presidential Debates
  6. Wallace-Lemay
  7. Apollo VII
  8. Gun Control Bill
  9. Youth Gangs / Senate Committee
  10. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  11. Riad
  12. Vietnam / Coup Try / Casualties
  13. McGovern Campaign
  14. (Commercial: Quiet World Tablets; Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid.)
  15. World Series / Tigers Win
  16. (Commercial: Holiday Inns.)
  17. Rusk / Pueblo / USSR
  18. Czechoslovakia / USSR Actions
  19. Wilson-Smith
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Apollo VII / Schirra
  22. Good Night

October 11, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1968
  1. Apollo VII Launch / Crew / Wives
  2. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  3. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty / Senate
  4. Presidential Debates / House
  5. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  6. Presidential Debates
  7. Johnson / Truman / Speech / Candidates' Reaction
  8. Arkansas Senate Race
  9. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  10. Vietnam / Copter Crash / Fighting
  11. Commentary (Bombing Halt)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  14. Old Olympians / Coverage
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Cape Kennedy); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Apollo VII Launch / Wives / Coverage
  3. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  4. Johnson / Truman
  5. Non-Proliferation Treaty
  6. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  7. Congress / Treaty / Debate
  8. Scranton
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  11. Vietnam / Fighting / Khe Sanh
  12. Vietnam / Viet Cong Rep. / Paris
  13. Czechoslovakia
  14. USSR / Protests
  15. Cuban Exiles
  16. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  17. Wallace / North Dakota
  18. Nixon / Texas
  19. Presidential Debates / Humphrey
  20. Analysis (Humphrey)
  21. Flat Earth Society
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (Cape Kennedy); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Apollo VII Launch / Apollo VIII
  3. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  4. Johnson / Launch / Truman
  5. Congress / President / Non-Proliferation Treaty / Debates
  6. Presidential Debates / Humphrey
  7. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  8. Nixon Campaign
  9. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  10. Olympics
  11. Salmon Fishing / Great Lakes
  12. (Commercial: [Film Interrupted].)
  13. Vietnam / Fighting
  14. Cuban Arrests
  15. Czechoslovakia
  16. Soviet Protest / Czechoslovakia
  17. Ferry Sinks
  18. White Dies
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Presidential Debates
  21. Good Night

October 12, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

October 13, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

October 14, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1968
  1. Apollo VII / Television
  2. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste; Baggies Plastic Bags.)
  3. Vietnam / Quangngai / New Developments
  4. Lemay / Vietnam
  5. Humphrey
  6. Nixon
  7. Wallace
  8. Congress
  9. Commentary (90th Congress)
  10. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  11. Oregon Senate Race
  12. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  13. Commentary (New York City Strike)
  14. Sirhan Trial
  15. Supreme Court / Guns / Politics / Hair
  16. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  17. Olympics
  18. Panama
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Murine Eye Drops; Dow Bathroom Cleaner; Handi-Wrap.)
  21. Eisenhower Birthday
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Apollo VII / Schirra / Television
  3. USSR / Space
  4. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  5. Eisenhower Birthday
  6. Sirhan Trial
  7. Arkansas Prison / Shootings
  8. New York City Teachers Strike
  9. Soft Coal Strike
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  12. CBS Poll / Candidates
  13. Vice Presidential Candidates / Agnew
  14. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Corega Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Analysis (90th Cong.)
  16. Hayden
  17. Vietnam / Fighting
  18. Supreme Court / Court Martials / Hair
  19. (Commercial: Playtex Gloves and Bras.)
  20. Czechoslovakia
  21. Olympics / Czechoslovakia and USSR
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Apollo VII / Television
  3. Cong.
  4. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  5. Lemay / Vietnam
  6. Nixon / Latin American
  7. Agnew Campaign
  8. Muskie Campaign
  9. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Supreme Court / Unions / Military / Haircuts
  11. Panama / Coup
  12. Vietnam / Quangngai
  13. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Woolite Wash; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  14. Sirhan Trial
  15. New York City Teachers Strike
  16. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  17. Arkansas Prison Shootings
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Eisenhower Birthday
  20. Good Night

October 15, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Apollo VII / Film
  3. (Commercial: Raleigh and Belair Cigarettes.)
  4. Nixon
  5. Humphrey
  6. Wallace
  7. Law and Order / Agnew / Muskie
  8. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets; Qantas Airline.)
  9. School Disorders / Colleges / New York City
  10. (Commercial: Handi-Wipes; Ultra Brite Toothpaste.)
  11. Vietnam / New Jersey
  12. Anti-War Protest / Air Force
  13. (Commercial: Johnson's Favor Dusting Wax and Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  14. Commentary (Degaulle)
  15. (Commercial: Planters Nuts; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  16. Olympics
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Apollo VII / Film
  3. Storm / Apollo VII
  4. (Commercial: Colombian Coffee.)
  5. Wallace / Ohio / Alabama Suit / California and Heckling
  6. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid and Tablets.)
  7. Humphrey / Bombing Halt
  8. Nixon Campaign
  9. Vietnam / Peace Talks / New Jersey / China, P.R.
  10. China, P.R.
  11. (Commercial: Newport Cigarettes.)
  12. United Nations
  13. Czechoslovakia and USSR
  14. NATO / USSR Ships
  15. Panama / Coup Results
  16. Health
  17. Chafee Death
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: IBM.)
  20. Analysis (Pol. Polls)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (No Location Given)
  2. Apollo VII / Film
  3. Czechoslovakia - USSR
  4. China, P.R.
  5. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Football Handbook.)
  6. Supreme Court / Wallace
  7. Wallace / California Tour
  8. (Commercial: Sunshine Krispy Crackers; Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  9. Humphrey
  10. Nixon
  11. Muskie / Race Issue
  12. Agnew / Law and Order
  13. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  14. New York City Teachers Strike
  15. New Left and Conservatives
  16. (Commercial: Aero Wax; Dristan Tablets.)
  17. Vietnam / Tho / Kosygin
  18. Vietnam / New Jersey
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Pueblo
  21. USSR Defendants
  22. Good Night

October 16, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Bombing Halt Rumors
  3. Vietnam / Military Activity
  4. (Commercial: Green Giant Corn; Jergen's Lotion and Soap.)
  5. Commentary (Rumors)
  6. Vietnam / Candidates Reactions
  7. Dirksen / Vietnam
  8. (Commercial: Life Stride Shoes.)
  9. Poll / Candidates
  10. Apollo VII / Film
  11. Anti-War Protest / Locks
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  13. Olympics
  14. Czechoslovakia - USSR
  15. Hurricane Gladys
  16. Nobel Prize
  17. (Commercial: Viceroy Cigarettes.)
  18. Humphrey and Pooh
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Bombing Halt / Plan
  3. Vietnam / Dirksen
  4. Vietnam / Lull / Fighting / South Vietnam
  5. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  6. Conference Call / Humphrey
  7. Nixon / Youth
  8. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  9. Czechoslovakia - USSR
  10. Pueblo / News Conference
  11. Apollo VII / Film / Hurricane
  12. Vaccine
  13. Nobel Prize
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  15. Daley Award / Dissent
  16. Clark / Nixon
  17. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  18. Vietnam / Reluctant National Guard / Washington
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1968
  1. Vietnam / Bombing Halt / Rumors
  2. Vietnam / Lull
  3. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes.)
  4. Czechoslovakia - USSR
  5. Pueblo Crew / News Conference
  6. (Commercial: Arrid Deodorant.)
  7. Campaigns / Humphrey / Nixon
  8. Nixon / Youth
  9. Clark / Law and Order
  10. Fear / Politics
  11. (Commercial: Orange Juice; Meet Liquid; Freezone Corn Remover.)
  12. Surtax / Mills
  13. Student Aid
  14. Apollo VII / Film
  15. (Commercial: Carlton Cigarettes.)
  16. Nobel Prize
  17. Vaccine
  18. West European Def.
  19. Greece
  20. Panama
  21. France
  22. Hurricane
  23. Wallace / Ballots
  24. Good Night

October 17, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  3. (Commercial: Johnson's Klear Floor Wax and Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  4. Vietnam / Bombing Halt / Nixon
  5. Commentary (Peace Offer)
  6. Vietnam / Casualties
  7. (Commercial: Shell.)
  8. Republican Victories
  9. Humphrey Campaign
  10. Wallace / Heckling
  11. Commentary (Wallace and British Politics)
  12. (Commercial: Johnson's Foot Soap; Lanacane Creme.)
  13. Olympics / Black Power
  14. Nobel Prize
  15. Hurricane
  16. McCarthy
  17. Economy / Stock Market Report / Bombing Halt
  18. (Commercial: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Easy-On Spray Starch; Kodel Carpets.)
  19. Alfred E. Smith Dinner / Politics
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  3. (Commercial: General Mills Wheaties and Total Cereals.)
  4. Vietnam / Lull / Peace Developments
  5. Vietnam / Dirksen
  6. Vietnam / Casualties
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  9. Nixon / Peace
  10. Al Smith Dinner
  11. McCarthy
  12. Wallace
  13. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid; Solarcaine First Aid Spray, Lotion Cream.)
  14. Muskie / Chicago
  15. Analysis (Muskie)
  16. Apollo VII
  17. Hurricane
  18. New York City Teacher Strike
  19. Nobel Prize
  20. (Commercial: Green Giant Corn.)
  21. Election 1968 / Electoral College
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  3. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shaves; Sominex Sleeping Tablets and Capsules.)
  4. Vietnam / Thieu / Bunker / Harriman / Thuy / Casualties
  5. Nixon
  6. No Audio. (Commercial: Car.)
  7. Humphrey
  8. Wallace
  9. (Commercial: Williams Lectric Shave; White Owl Cigars.)
  10. Wisconsin Senate Race
  11. Apollo VII
  12. Czechoslovakia / Kosygin / Dubcek
  13. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets.)
  14. New York City Teachers Strike
  15. Nobel Prize
  16. Hurricane
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Al Smith Dinner
  19. Good Night

October 18, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Bombing Halt / Waiting
  3. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranapple Juice.)
  4. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  5. (Commercial: Johnson Favor Dusting Wax and Pronto Floor Wax; Purina Puppy and Dog Chow.)
  6. Campaign / Candidates / Polls
  7. Arizona Senate Race / Goldwater
  8. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  9. Apollo VII and VIII
  10. Olympics / Black Power / Results / Reactions
  11. Commentary (Olympics)
  12. Olympics
  13. Boy Scouts
  14. Hurricane
  15. Czechoslovakia - USSR
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Playtex Nursers and Girdles.)
  18. Commentary (Election)
  19. (Commercial: Raleigh and Belair Cigarettes.)
  20. Cardinal Recieves New Hat
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Vice President / Halt
  3. Harris Poll
  4. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Football Handbook and Trop-Arctic Motor Oil.)
  5. Humphrey Campaign / Black Mins.
  6. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  7. Kennedy Injury
  8. Lennon Arrest
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  10. Vietnam / Peace Negotiations
  11. Vietnam / Enemy Action
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Czechoslovakia
  14. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  15. New York City Police
  16. New York City Teachers' Strike
  17. Apollo VII
  18. Hurricane
  19. Radiation Bill
  20. (Commercial: Continental Insurance.)
  21. Olympics / Suspension / Sailboat Race
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Thuy Interview
  3. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  4. Vietnam / Thuong Duc
  5. Czechoslovakia
  6. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  7. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  8. Poll / Candidates
  9. Wallace / Heckling / Texas
  10. Abernathy
  11. (Commercial: Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  12. Humphrey
  13. Nixon / Speeches
  14. (Commercial: Vicks NyQuil Cold Medicine.)
  15. Apollo VII
  16. Olympic Runners
  17. Mideast / Israel / Golan Heights
  18. Lennon Arrest
  19. Hurricane
  20. Economy / Surtax / Income
  21. F-111
  22. Pueblo
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. China, PR. / Anniversary
  25. Good Night

October 19, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

October 20, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

October 21, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Efforts / South Vietnam View
  3. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  4. Lemay / Vietnam / Cuba
  5. Wallace
  6. (Commercial: Johnson Klear Floor Wax and Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  7. Campaign Styles / Nixon / Humphrey
  8. Polls / Gallup / Harris
  9. (Commercial: Carnation Coffee-Mate Non-Dairy Creamer; Friskies Cat Food.)
  10. Kennedy-Onassis Marriage / Vatican
  11. Apollo VII / Film
  12. (Commercial: Qantas Airline.)
  13. Olympics / Medals
  14. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  15. Commentary (Ideal President)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1968
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Apollo VII / Re-Entry / Coverage
  3. (Commercial: IBM.)
  4. Vietnam / North Vietnam POWs / Peace Talks / Crash
  5. Lemay / Vietnam
  6. Nixon / Wallace Appeal
  7. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid Tablets and Liquid.)
  8. Humphrey / New York City
  9. President Limousine
  10. New York City / Fireman / Police / Teachers
  11. Boeing / SST
  12. Czechoslovakia
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Birds Eye Cool Whip Non-Dairy Whipped Topping; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. CBS Poll
  16. Where They Stand / Candidates On The Issues
  17. (Commercial: Burger Chef Restaurants.)
  18. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Prisoners of War Release
  3. Lemay / Vietnam / Cuba / Kennedys
  4. (Commercial: Arrid Deodorant.)
  5. Polls / Monitor / Harris
  6. Nixon / Humphrey / Wallace
  7. Humphrey / Nixon
  8. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid; Solarcaine First Aid Spray, Lotion and Cream.)
  9. Apollo VII
  10. Supreme Court / National Guard
  11. Demo. Funds
  12. Czechoslovakia
  13. Japan
  14. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Aqua Velva After Shaves; Tareyton Cigarettes.)
  15. Olympics / Suspension / Black Athletes
  16. New York City / Police / Teachers' Strike
  17. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets.)
  18. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  19. Boeing / SST
  20. Tanker Fire
  21. Nigeria-Biafra
  22. Singapore Riots
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Wonder Drug
  25. Good Night

October 22, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Apollo VII / Splashdown / Future
  3. (Commercial: Purina Dog and Cat Chow.)
  4. Vietnam / Fighting / Peace Moves / France
  5. Lemay
  6. Wallace
  7. Nixon / Whistle-Stop
  8. Agnew
  9. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranapple Juice.)
  10. Humphrey
  11. South Dakota Senate Race
  12. (Commercial: Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Abolene Cream.)
  13. Gun Control Bill
  14. Student Unrest / Japan
  15. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  16. Commentary (Black Equality)
  17. Olympics
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Johnson's Klear Floor Wax and Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  20. Commentary (Ideal President)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1968
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Apollo VII Splashdown / President / Apollo VIII
  3. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Debre / Thieu / Action
  4. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  5. Nixon / Whistle-Stop
  6. Humphrey / Texas
  7. Wallace
  8. Lemay
  9. (Commercial: Measurin Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  10. Gun Control Bill
  11. Sirhan Trial
  12. West Germany Deaths
  13. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets and Capsules; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  14. Where They Stand / Candidates On The Issues
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. New York City Labor Problems
  17. (Commercial: Continental Insurance.)
  18. Analysis (Life)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1968
  1. Apollo VII Splashdown / Crew
  2. (Commercial: Dristan Tablets; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  3. Vietnam / Action / Thieu
  4. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Debre / Lull
  5. Students Unrest / Japan
  6. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  7. Polls / Gallup / Sindlinger
  8. Nixon / Whistle-Stop / Humphrey
  9. Humphrey / Texas
  10. Wallace / Wisconsin
  11. Gun Control / President
  12. (Commercial: Primatene Mist; Borden Yogurt.)
  13. Negro Vote / Watts / Smith
  14. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  15. Panama
  16. Catalan
  17. Mideast
  18. Sirhan Trial
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Griffin and P.O.
  21. Good Night

October 23, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Talks / President / North Vietnam / Action
  3. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  4. Nixon / Humphrey
  5. Wallace / Hecklers
  6. (Commercial: Accent Seasoning and Village Inn Rice.)
  7. Humphrey / Texas
  8. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  9. New York City Disputes / Teacher Strike
  10. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  11. Olympics / Investigation / University Mexico / Boxing
  12. Kennedy-Onassis Wedding
  13. (Commercial: Green Giant Peas.)
  14. Commentary (Ideal President)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Action
  3. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid.)
  4. Wallace-Lemay / Hecklers
  5. Nixon / Humphrey / Michigan
  6. Humphrey / Agnew / Texas
  7. Gregory Campaign
  8. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Eveready Batteries.)
  9. Kennedy-Onassis / Catholic View
  10. Violence Commission / Mayer / Hoffer
  11. Mideast
  12. Anti-Castro Arrests
  13. Barnard
  14. (Commercial: Gaf Ruberoid Vinyl Floors and Anscomatic Movie Cameras.)
  15. Where They Stand / Candidates On The Issues
  16. American Cancer Society
  17. Olympics
  18. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Gloves.)
  19. Apollo VII Return
  20. Analysis (Apollo VII)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Indicators
  3. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  4. Nixon / Michigan
  5. Wallace / Muskie
  6. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Football Handbook and Credit Card.)
  7. Agnew / Missouri
  8. Humphrey Campaign / Texas
  9. Negro Vote
  10. Campus Violence / Commission
  11. (Commercial: Borden Elmer's Glue and Yogurt; Anacin Tablets; Dristan Mist.)
  12. Negro View / Black Pride / Smith
  13. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  14. Apollo VII
  15. Mideast
  16. Onassis Wedding
  17. Panama
  18. Daley Art Exhibit
  19. Good Night

October 24, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Johnson / Vietnam
  3. Vietnam / Casualties / Action
  4. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  5. Wallace Vote / President / Kennedy / Reactions
  6. Nixon
  7. Humphrey
  8. Gallup Poll
  9. (Commercial: Bic Pens.)
  10. Student Unrest / Berkeley
  11. Protest / President Commission
  12. Protest / Congressional Committees
  13. (Commercial: Carnation Coffee-Mate Non-Dairy Creamer; Friskies Dog Food; Roblee and Life Stride Shoes.)
  14. Apollo VII / Film
  15. Olympics / Swimming
  16. Olympic Flame
  17. ABC Plan
  18. Czechoslovakia
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  21. Commentary (Ideal President)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Johnson / Humphrey
  3. Vietnam / Casualties / Action
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Newport Cigarettes.)
  6. Kennedy / Wallace / New York Rally
  7. (Commercial: Head and Shoulders Shampoo; Bold Detergent.)
  8. Nixon / Democrats
  9. Analysis (Nixon)
  10. West Germany
  11. Czech Refugees
  12. (Commercial: Firestone Tires.)
  13. Where They Stand / Candidates and The Issues
  14. Presidential Debates / Nixon
  15. Campus Unrest / Berkeley
  16. Olympics / Carlos / Black Power
  17. (Commercial: Palmolive Soap and Baggies Plastic Bags.)
  18. Apollo VII / Film
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Johnson / Diplomacy
  3. Vietnam / Casualties / Action
  4. (Commercial: Holiday Inns.)
  5. Humphrey / California
  6. Nixon / Pennsylvania
  7. Agnew / Vietnam
  8. Illinois / Vote Fraud
  9. (Commercial: Vicks NyQuil Cold Medicine.)
  10. Wallace / Debate Offer
  11. Kennedy / Wallace
  12. Lemay / Politics / Vietnam
  13. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes; Sunshine Krispy Saltine Crackers; Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid.)
  14. Student Unrest / Berkeley
  15. New York City Teachers' Strike
  16. Violence Commission / Harrington
  17. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Corega Denture Adhesive.)
  18. Mideast
  19. Soustelle
  20. West Germany
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Stock Exchange
  23. Onassis / Gift
  24. Good Night

October 25, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1968
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Progress / Security
  3. Humphrey / Security
  4. (Commercial: Raleigh and Belair Cigarettes.)
  5. Gallup Polls
  6. Wallace Rally / New York City
  7. Muskie / Hecklers
  8. (Commercial: Johnson Jubilee Kitchen Wax and Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  9. Commentary (Ideal President)
  10. (Commercial: Sears.)
  11. Violence Commission / Hoffer / Blake / Newton
  12. (Commercial: Bic Pens.)
  13. Commentary (Olympics)
  14. Olympics
  15. Cushing / Onassis Wedding
  16. Eisenhower Wedding
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Jergen's Lotion and Cream.)
  19. Robb Baby
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Nixon / Peace Efforts / Clifford / Phouma / Views
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Humphrey / California
  5. Wallace / New York
  6. Junkets
  7. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  8. London School Seized
  9. Violence Commission / Hoffer / Blake
  10. Navy Sub
  11. Apollo VII / Photos
  12. Cushing / Onassis Marriage
  13. Eisenhower Wedding
  14. Robb Baby
  15. Douglas / Kentucky Soldiers
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid Tablets Or Liquid; Solarcaine First Aid Spray, Lotion and Cream.)
  18. Where They Stand / Candidates On The Issues
  19. Presidential Debate
  20. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Aqua Velva After-Shaves.)
  21. Analysis (People)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1968
  1. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  2. (Commercial: [Film Deleted].)
  3. Nixon / Vietnam / Security Gap
  4. Humphrey / Security / California / Robert Kennedy
  5. Nixon / Television Shows
  6. (Commercial: Holiday Inns.)
  7. Muskie
  8. Wallace / New York City Rally
  9. Violence Commission / Newton / Hoffer / Blake
  10. New York City School Strike / Issues
  11. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  12. Cushing / Onassis Marriage
  13. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  14. Apollo VII Photos
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Robb Baby
  17. Good Night

October 26, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1968
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• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1968
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• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

October 27, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1968
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• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1968
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October 28, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1968
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Efforts
  3. Czechoslovakia
  4. Johnson / Campaigning / Rice
  5. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup and Discs.)
  6. Humphrey / Ohio
  7. Nixon / New York
  8. New York Poll
  9. Wallace / Missouri / Background
  10. (Commercial: Playtex Girdles and Bras.)
  11. Minority Presidential Candidates
  12. (Commercial: STP Gas and Oil Treatment; Kodel Carpets.)
  13. Olympics
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; Johnson's Foot Soap.)
  16. Commentary (Ideal President)
  17. Commentary (Ideal President)
  18. Election Coverage
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Czechoslovakia
  3. Vietnam / Peace Progress / Kosygin / Holyoake-Thieu
  4. (Commercial: Continental Insurance.)
  5. McCarthy Endorsement
  6. CBS Poll
  7. Nixon / New York
  8. Humphrey / Ohio
  9. Vietnam / Lemay
  10. Eisenhower
  11. Brucker Dies
  12. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  13. Soyuz / Film / US
  14. West Germany
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid Tablets and Liquid.)
  17. Possible Nixon Staff
  18. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  19. Analysis (Johnson)
  20. President / Rice
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Nixon / Humphrey
  3. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  4. Lemay
  5. Wallace
  6. Polls / Presidential Election
  7. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  8. Czechoslovakia
  9. Vietnam / Peace Efforts / Action
  10. (Commercial: American Riverr. Association; Phillips 66 Football Handbooks.)
  11. Soyuz Program
  12. Johnson / Rice
  13. Iowa Senate Race
  14. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  15. England / Vietnam Protest
  16. Mideast
  17. China, P.R. Gunboats
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Stewardess Sues
  20. Good Night

October 29, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1968
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (No Location Given)
  2. McCarthy / Humphrey
  3. Humphrey / McCarthy
  4. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  5. Nixon / Michigan
  6. Wallace
  7. (Commercial: Sears Refrigerator.)
  8. Election / Jimmy Snyder
  9. (Commercial: Jergen's Lotion and Cream; Niagara Carpets.)
  10. Commentary (Ideal President)
  11. Vietnam / Abrams / Bo
  12. West Germany / Spy Scandal
  13. Czechoslovakia
  14. USSR Flight
  15. Kennedy Memorial
  16. Cost of Living
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Handi-Wrap; Dow Bathroom Cleaner.)
  19. Foreman / Olympics
  20. Commentary (Black Militancy)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. McCarthy / Humphrey
  3. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  4. Humphrey / McCarthy
  5. Nixon / Michigan
  6. Nixon Commercial
  7. (Commercial: Phillips Tablets; Measurin Aspirin.)
  8. New York Times / Agnew
  9. Wallace / Texas / Finances
  10. Kennedy Memorial
  11. Vietnam / Abrams / Peace Talks / Action
  12. Czechoslovakia
  13. Poland
  14. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Football Handbooks and Credit Card.)
  15. West Germany / Spy Scandal
  16. Cosmonaut
  17. On The Road (Jimmy Snyder)
  18. Poverty / Senate Report
  19. Cost of Living / Med. Costs
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Stock Seats
  22. Vatican / Taxes
  23. (Commercial: Firestone Tires.)
  24. Analysis (McCarthy)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1968
  1. McCarthy / Endorsement / Politics
  2. King / Endorsement
  3. Humphrey / McCarthy / Pennsylvania
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Serutan Laxative.)
  5. Nixon Commercial
  6. Nixon / Pennsylvania / Michigan
  7. Wallace / Texas
  8. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Dristan Tablets.)
  9. Vietnam / Abrams / Peace Efforts
  10. South Vietnam / Politics
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets and Capsules; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  12. Czechoslovakia
  13. Kennedy Memorial
  14. (Commercial: Homelite Chain Saws.)
  15. Economy / Cost of Living
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Gambling Circus
  18. Good Night

October 30, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1968
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Progress / Action
  3. (Commercial: Viceroy Cigarettes.)
  4. Humphrey / New York
  5. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  6. Nixon / New York / Heckling
  7. Commentary (Nixon)
  8. Wallace / West Virginia
  9. Muskie / Tennessee
  10. Agnew / Florida
  11. Lemay / Missouri
  12. (Commercial: Sucrets Lozenges; Green Giant Corn.)
  13. Negro Vote
  14. New York City Teachers Strike
  15. Onassis Activities
  16. Nobel Prizes
  17. Soviet Spacecraft
  18. (Commercial: Qantas Airline.)
  19. Commentary (Ideal President)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Efforts
  3. (Commercial: Green Giant Green Beans.)
  4. Humphrey / New York
  5. Humphrey / Land Deal
  6. Agnew / New York Times
  7. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  8. Nixon / New York / Heckling
  9. Wallace / Michigan
  10. Nobel Prizes
  11. Onassis
  12. England / Parliament
  13. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  14. Lemay Candidacy
  15. USSR / Shake Up / Cosmonaut
  16. American Guilty / Hungary
  17. Humphrey / Land Deal
  18. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  19. Analysis (Law and Order)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Peace Efforts
  3. (Commercial: Arrid Deodorant.)
  4. Vietnam / Action / South Vietnam Military Position
  5. Gandhi / Vietnam / United Nations
  6. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  7. Humphrey / Land Deal
  8. Humphrey / Nixon
  9. Agnew / Florida
  10. Wallace / Oklahoma / West Virginia / Michigan
  11. (Commercial: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Anacin Tablets; White Owl Cigars.)
  12. Connecticut Senate Race
  13. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  14. Czechoslovakia
  15. Cosmonaut
  16. Mideast
  17. Hungary
  18. Texas Abp.
  19. Richter Dies
  20. Nobel Prizes
  21. Maritime Bill
  22. President-Elect Offices
  23. Onassis Activities
  24. Good Night

October 31, 1968

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1968
  1. Vietnam / Peace Efforts / Casualties
  2. (Commercial: Raleigh and Belair Cigarettes.)
  3. Lemay / Indiana
  4. Wallace / Pennsylvania / Maryland / Heckling
  5. Humphrey / New Jersey
  6. Muskie / Ohio
  7. (Commercial: Johnson Pledge Dusting Wax and Jubilee Kitchen Wax.)
  8. Union Support
  9. (Commercial: Playtex Toothbrushes and Bra.)
  10. Onassis
  11. Nixon / Ballots / New York
  12. Election / Polls / Coverage
  13. Commentary (Humphrey)
  14. (Commercial: Kodel Carpets.)
  15. Scorpion Mystery
  16. West Germany
  17. Archbishop's Authority
  18. Novarro Dies
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Champion Spark Plugs.)
  21. Robb Baby
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Johnson / Action
  3. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup.)
  4. Vietnam / Casualties
  5. Cambodia / Americans
  6. Scorpion Mystery
  7. West Germany
  8. USSR
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  10. Nixon / Voting
  11. Humphrey / New Jersey
  12. Wallace / Maryland
  13. Chandler
  14. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  15. Other Presidential Candidates
  16. Novarro Dies
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Birds Eye Cool Whip Non-Dairy Whipped Topping; Yuban Coffee.)
  19. Vietnam / Rockets
  20. Analysis (Vietnam)
  21. Robb Baby
  22. Complaint
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1968
  1. Vietnam / Johnson / Peace Efforts / Action / Paris
  2. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  3. South Vietnam / Economy
  4. (Commercial: Borden Mystik Tapes and Kava Coffee.)
  5. Lemay / Vietnam
  6. Wallace / Pennsylvania / Maryland / Heckling
  7. McCarthy / Humphrey
  8. Humphrey / New Jersey
  9. Nixon / 1968 vs. 1960
  10. (Commercial: Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Quiet World Tablets; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  11. Scorpion
  12. Czechoslovakia
  13. West Germany / Spy Scandal
  14. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes.)
  15. Mideast
  16. Novarro Dies
  17. Maritime Exercise
  18. Robb Baby
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Onassis Activities
  21. Good Night

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