December 1968 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1968

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

December 2, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention Violence / Walker Report
  3. Guest Comment (James Kilpatrick Re: Walker Report)
  4. Upcoming
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan Laxative.)
  6. Hayden / Chicago Demonstrations / North Vietnam / Vietnam War
  7. San Francisco State / Protest
  8. Protests / Strikes / New York City
  9. Upcoming
  10. (Commercial: Excedrin; Rolfs Billfolds.)
  11. Kissinger Appointment
  12. Upcoming
  13. (Commercial: AC Oil Filters; Pontiac Le Mans.)
  14. Paris Peace Talks / Harriman
  15. Paris Peace Talks / Procedures
  16. Vietnam War / Spotter Planes / DMZ
  17. Christmas Ceasefire
  18. Yugoslavia / Tito
  19. Alaska Plane Crash
  20. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  21. Comment (Walker Report)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Walker Report / Chicago / Democratic Convention Violence
  3. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  4. Hayden / House / Investigation / Chicago Demonstration
  5. Student Violence / New York City
  6. San Francisco State College
  7. Mark Rudd
  8. (Commercial: Prell Shampoo; Duncan Hines Cake Mix.)
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Vietnam War / Christmas Truce
  11. Prisoner Release By South Vietnam
  12. Vietnam War / DMZ
  13. Mideast
  14. Switzerland / Weapons
  15. US, USSR / Arms Limitation
  16. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Motor Oil.)
  17. Alaska Air Crash
  18. Federal Aviation Administration Regulations / Air Traffic
  19. Heart Transplant
  20. Bank Robbery / Death
  21. Prime Interest Rate
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. France / Auto Strike
  24. Volkswagen
  25. Kissinger
  26. (Commercial: Aqua-Velva Shaving Lotion; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  27. Analysis (Nixon Foreign Policy)
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Violence in Chicago / Democratic Convention / Walker Report
  3. (Commercial: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Dristan Nasal Mist.)
  4. Violence in Chicago / Democratic Convention / Walker Report
  5. (Commercial: Homelite Power Saws; Anacin Pain Reliever; Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  6. Mid-E. Action
  7. Kissinger Appointment
  8. Paris Peace Talks
  9. Vietnam War / Christmas Truce
  10. Vietnam War / Action
  11. San Francisco State College / Student Unrest
  12. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Solarcane Burn Medication.)
  13. Federal Aviation Administration / Airport Traffic
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Mine Disaster / Washington, DC Meeting / Memorial Services
  16. Good Night

December 3, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. San Francisco State / Student Unrest
  3. New York City / Student Unrest
  4. Daley / Chicago / Democratic Convention
  5. (Commercial: American Motors Javelin.)
  6. Chicago / Police / Democratic Convention
  7. Auto Repairs
  8. (Commercial: Scripto Vu-Lighters, Pen and Pencil Sets.)
  9. Auto Repairs
  10. Mideast
  11. (Commercial: Raleigh Cigarettes; Belair Cigarettes.)
  12. Mideast
  13. Paris Peace Talks
  14. Vietnam War / Operation Meade River
  15. Nixon / Appointments
  16. Commentary (Nixon Opportunity)
  17. (Commercial: Jergens Lotion and Jergens Soap; Intimate Perfume; Pub After Shave and Cologne.)
  18. Plane Theft
  19. Plane Hijack
  20. Hayakawa Interview
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast
  3. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  4. United Nations / Pollution
  5. USSR / Czechoslovakia Invasion
  6. Italy
  7. San Francisco State College
  8. Chicago
  9. House Committee / Chicago Riots
  10. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  11. Sheppard Divorce
  12. Plane Theft
  13. Auto Repairs
  14. Apollo 8 / Flu
  15. American Medical Association / Negroes
  16. Nixon / Wilbur Mills
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Paris Peace Talks
  20. Vietnam War
  21. Spec. Report: North Vietnam, Part III
  22. Hijack
  23. (Commercial: Bell and Howell Cameras.)
  24. Analysis (Red Tape)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley, David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Finch / Dewey
  3. Mideast
  4. Paris Peace Talks / Vietnam War
  5. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  6. USSR / Great Britain
  7. Summit Conference / United States / USSR
  8. House of Commons Incident
  9. Communist China / Youth
  10. (Commercial: Silva Thin Cigarettes.)
  11. Dubridge Appointment
  12. San Francisco State College / Demonstrations
  13. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Eveready Batteries; Buick Opel Kadett.)
  14. Chicago / Democratic Convention / Walker Report / Police
  15. Hayden / Un-American Activities
  16. Black Colleges
  17. Auto Repairs / Cong. Investigation
  18. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Gold / England
  20. France / Strike / Gold
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Warren / Nixon / Inauguration Oath
  23. Good Night

December 4, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Mideast
  3. Vietnam War / Saigon Area
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. Nixon Appointments / Warren / Inauguration
  6. Paris Talks
  7. Economy Advisor
  8. (Commercial: Delco Batteries; General Motors.)
  9. Nixon Economy Advisor
  10. Tax Credits To Business / Unemployment
  11. Nixon Administration
  12. (Commercial: Pepsi Cola; Fritos Cornchips; Lady Sumbeam Electric Shaver; Sunbeam Electric Toothbrush.)
  13. Nixon / Economy (Round Table)
  14. (Commercial: Vicks NyQuil.)
  15. Auto Repairs
  16. Miss Metric
  17. San Francisco State College
  18. Commentary (Police and Night Stick)
  19. Walker Report / Chicago
  20. New York City School Unrest
  21. Trials of New York City Life
  22. (Commercial: Old Spice After Shave; Desert Flower Cologne and Perfume.)
  23. Trials of New York City Life
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Earl Warren To Retire
  3. Nixon / Mills / Fin. Matters
  4. United Nations / Hubert Humphrey
  5. Paris Peace Talks / Ambassador
  6. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes, Personna Razor Blades.)
  7. Paris Peace Talks
  8. Paris Peace Talks / South Vietnam
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Mideast
  11. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  12. Italy
  13. Rubin / Congress / Democratic Convention Disorders
  14. Walker Report
  15. Birmingham / Race Relations
  16. Pueblo Affair
  17. Hijackings
  18. (Commercial: Continental Insurance Companies of New York.)
  19. Post Exchange Indictments
  20. Auto Repairs / Cong.
  21. Heart Transplant
  22. Catholic Church
  23. Courtship By Kidnap Defied
  24. Woman Becomes Man / Knighted
  25. (Commercial: AC Spark Plugs; Buick's Opal Kadett.)
  26. Analysis (Hugo Black Broadcast)
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley, David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Mideast
  3. (Commercial: Vick's NyQuil.)
  4. Warren / Nixon / Supreme Court
  5. McCracken Appointment
  6. Humphrey / United Nations
  7. Paris Peace Talks
  8. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  9. Vietnam War / Cambodian Border
  10. Campbell / Walker Report
  11. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles; Holiday Inn.)
  12. Sicilian Custom / Women's Lib.
  13. Coal Mine Safety
  14. Catholic Dissent
  15. Italy / Strikes
  16. Gold Prices
  17. Auto Insurance
  18. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Aqua Velva.)
  19. Warren / Civil Rights
  20. Good Night

December 5, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / First Cavalry
  3. Paris Peace Talks
  4. (Commercial: Scotch Tape and Ribbon.)
  5. Paris Peace Talks
  6. Biafra / Refugees / Red Cross
  7. (Commercial: Glory Rug Cleaner; Glade Air Freshener; Script Lighters.)
  8. Toys / Christmas / Children / Television
  9. Commentary (Consumer Education)
  10. Auto Dealer
  11. (Commercial: Rolfs Leather Accessories.)
  12. Auto Industry
  13. Sirhan Trial Postponed
  14. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  15. Chicago / Democratic Convention / Dellinger
  16. Atlanta Fire
  17. San Francisco State / Violence
  18. Cancer Treatment / Peru
  19. Rome / Strike
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Hockey
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. San Francisco State / Student Disorder
  3. Fordham University
  4. (Commercial: Glory Rug Cleaner; Glade Air Freshener.)
  5. Nixon / Paris Peace Talks
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Vietnam War / Casualties
  8. Vietnam War / Cease-Fire
  9. Draftees / Lowered Standards
  10. Auto Repairs
  11. Dellinger / McCarthy
  12. Walker / Report / Crime Commission
  13. Contempt of Cong.
  14. (Commercial: Gaf Anscorama Slide Projector; Gaf Viewmaster Stereoviewer.)
  15. Rockefeller / Welfare / Repub. Governors Conference
  16. Scranton
  17. Nigeria / Biafra
  18. Italy
  19. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  20. Apollo 8 / Moon Exploration
  21. Scientific Satellite
  22. Mine Safety
  23. Sirhan Trial
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: Deserta Desserts; Sanka Coffee.)
  26. Analysis (Nixon Administration)
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley, David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / Truce
  3. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever; Dristan Cold Remedy.)
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. Harriman / Nixon Conference
  6. Reischauer / Vietnam War
  7. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  8. Iraq / Middle East
  9. Scranton Tour / Middle East
  10. Italy
  11. Auto Repairs
  12. Mine Disaster Hearing
  13. (Commercial: Brach's Candies; Borden Elmer's Glue.)
  14. Sirhan Trial
  15. San Francisco State / Student Unrest / Negroes
  16. Jazz
  17. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid.)
  18. Onassis Ill
  19. Renault Strike / France
  20. Dellinger / McCarthy
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Onassis / Teddy Roosevelt
  23. Good Night

December 6, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1968
  1. Mideast / Summit
  2. NATO Maneuvers / Black Sea / Navy
  3. Vietnam War
  4. (Commercial: Raleigh Cigarettes; Belair Cigarettes.)
  5. Vietnam War
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. (Commercial: Vicks NyQuil.)
  8. Nixon / Cabinet
  9. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Nixon / Politics / Cabinet (Round Table)
  11. (Commercial: Klear Floor Polish; Pledge Furniture Polish; Scripto Vu-Lighters, Pen and Pencil Sets.)
  12. Coal Mining / Safety
  13. Birth Control / Roman Catholic Church
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Major League Baseball
  16. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol Tablets; Texize K2R.)
  17. Professional Baseball
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. War Games / Europe, Mediterranean
  3. (Commercial: D-Zerta Desserts; Sanka.)
  4. Walker Report / Chi. Convention
  5. Campus Unrest / Wisconsin, Missouri, California
  6. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  7. Vietnam War
  8. Paris Peace Talks
  9. Draft / Reservists Release
  10. Nixon Cabinet Possibilities
  11. Open Housing Indictment
  12. Wolfson Sentenced
  13. Pro-Baseball Resignation
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. National Rifle Association / Lobbying
  16. (Commercial: Measurin Timed-Release Aspirin; Phillips Milk of Magnesia Tablets.)
  17. West Virginia Mine Disaster Hearings
  18. Special Report (Mine Safety)
  19. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste.)
  20. Republican Governors Conference
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks
  3. Vietnam War
  4. War Games / NATO / West Germany
  5. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  6. National Guard / Reserve Troops
  7. Nixon / Republican Gov. Convention
  8. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Tires.)
  9. Rubin / Hearing
  10. Walker Report / Police / Tribune / Clark
  11. Violence / Other Reports
  12. Mine Safety
  13. (Commercial: Quiet World Calmative; Wizard Air Freshener; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  14. Washington University / Student Unrest
  15. University Wisconsin / Student Unrest
  16. San Francisco State College / Student Unrest
  17. (Commercial: Association of American Railroads.]
  18. Italy / Strikes
  19. Middle East / Scranton
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Folsom Helicopter
  22. Good Night

December 7, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 8, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 9, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Cabinet / Laird / Vietnam War
  3. Rusk / Rockefeller Foundation
  4. (Commercial: Old Spice Shaving Products; Desert Flower Cologne and Perfume.)
  5. Negro Post / Black Capitalism
  6. Industry / Ghetto / Employment
  7. Agnew / Poverty Programs
  8. (Commercial: Emerson Televisions.)
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Vietnam War
  11. Black Sea / United States Ships / USSR Reaction
  12. Scranton / Middle East
  13. Middle East
  14. Upcoming Reports
  15. (Commercial: Excedrin; Libby's Canned Vegetables and Fruits.)
  16. Student Unrest / United States / Moscow University
  17. Juvenile Detention Cntr. / West Virginia
  18. John F. Kennedy Assassination / Shaw / Garrison
  19. Supreme Court / School Desegregation
  20. Income Tax / Swiss Banks
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Intimate Perfume; Pub Shaving Products.]
  23. Comment (Nixon Administration and Mideast)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Cabinet
  3. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  4. Nixon / Appointments
  5. Agnew / Poor, Urban Crisis
  6. Electoral College
  7. Kennedy / West Virginia
  8. Clay Shaw Trial / Supreme Court
  9. Civil Rights / Supreme Court
  10. Swiss Bank Accounts
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  13. Vietnam War / Danang Area Action / Naval Action
  14. Paris Peace Talks
  15. Scranton Middle East Tour
  16. (Commercial: Childcraft and World Book Encyclopedias.)
  17. Black Sea / United States Navy
  18. Czechoslovakia
  19. Venezuela
  20. Rusk / Career / Rockefeller Foundation
  21. Apollo 8 / Space / Stargazer Satellite
  22. (Commercial: Royal Electric Typewriters.)
  23. Car Theft Racket / New York City
  24. On The Road (New Orleans)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1968
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks
  3. Vietnam War / Danang Area
  4. (Commercial: Buick Opel Kadett)
  5. Nixon / Cabinet / Brown
  6. Martin / Federal Reserve
  7. Laird / Secretary of Defense
  8. Rusk / Rockefeller Foundation
  9. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Black Sea / United States Navy
  11. Middle East / Israel, Jordan, Iraq
  12. Middle East / Scranton Tour
  13. Apollo 8
  14. War Toys
  15. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever; Playtex Bras.)
  16. Shaw Trial
  17. Bluefield State College / Racial Unrest
  18. San Francisco State College / Student Unrest
  19. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  20. Agnew / Rockefeller
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. London / Divorce
  23. Good Night

December 10, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds
  2. Clifford / Vietnam War
  3. (Commercial: Ultra-Brite Toothpaste; Baggies.)
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. Commentary (Paris Peace Talks)
  6. Vietnam War
  7. Medal of Honor
  8. (Commercial: Johnson's Foot Soap; Lanacane Creme.)
  9. Moynihan Appointment
  10. Secretary of State / William P. Rogers
  11. Mideast
  12. USSR / Defense Spending
  13. USSR / Education
  14. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol.)
  15. USSR / Education
  16. Boxing
  17. (Commercial: Scripto Butane Lighters.)
  18. Boxing / George Foreman
  19. Hong Kong Flu
  20. Earthquake
  21. Adam Clayton Powell
  22. Barth Death
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Emerson Televisions.)
  25. Commentary (Nuclear Weapons / Vietnam War)
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon Appointments / Rogers / Moynihan
  3. Nixon Appointments
  4. (Commercial: Measurin Pain Reliever; English Leather Toiletries For Men.)
  5. Arms Limitation / Vietnam / Clifford
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Vietnam War / Casualties
  8. Medal of Honor
  9. Thailand
  10. (Commercial: Scope Mouthwash; Head and Shoulders Shampoo.)
  11. Middle East
  12. Black Sea / United States Ships
  13. Adam Clayton Powell
  14. Packwood / Morse
  15. Eldridge Cleaver
  16. Flu Epidemic
  17. (Commercial: Newport Cigarettes.)
  18. Apollo 8
  19. Barth Dies
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Liver Transplant / Erie, Pennsylvania
  22. Fuller Sentence
  23. (Commercial: Continental Insurance Companies of New York.)
  24. Comment (Moynihan, Clifford)
  25. USSR Military Budget
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1968
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Urban Affairs / Moynihan
  3. Nixon Cabinet
  4. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Credit Card.)
  5. Paris Peace Talks
  6. Vietnam War / Clifford
  7. Vietnam War / Hue, South Vietnam
  8. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  9. Middle East / Fighting
  10. Middle East / Scranton Tour
  11. Middle East / Jordan River
  12. USSR / Military
  13. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  14. Nigeria / Biafra / Battle Film
  15. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  16. Steinbeck Ill
  17. Barth Dies
  18. United Transportation Union
  19. Steel
  20. Flu
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Credit Bureaus
  23. Good Night

December 11, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon Cabinet
  3. Budget Director
  4. (Commercial: Viceroy Cigarettes.)
  5. Budget Director
  6. Other Administration Jobs
  7. (Commercial: Emerson Televisions.)
  8. Other Administration Jobs
  9. Mideast
  10. Paris Peace Talks
  11. (Commercials: Klear Floor Wax; Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  12. Paris Peace Talks
  13. Vietnam War
  14. Credit Bureaus
  15. (Commercial: Excedrin; Rolf's Billfolds.)
  16. Senate / Credit Bureaus
  17. Comment (Computer Age)
  18. Hijack
  19. Vatican / Demonstration
  20. Johnson / Visitor
  21. (Commercial: Scripto Lighters.)
  22. Emir of Kuwait Visit
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon Cabinet
  3. Inauguration
  4. (Commercial: Gaf Anscorama Slide Projector; Gaf View-Master Stereo Viewer.)
  5. Hijacked Airplane
  6. Shaw Trial
  7. San Francisco State College
  8. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Vietnam War / Clashes
  11. Vietnam War / Pacification Report / Part I
  12. Korea / United Nations
  13. Northern Ireland
  14. (Commercial: Poli-Dent Denture Cleaner; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Credit Bureaus
  16. Food Stamps
  17. Unemployment
  18. Kennedy Fund Raiser
  19. Sulzberger Dies
  20. Satellites / Stargazers
  21. (Commercial: Phillips 66 Credit Card.)
  22. Comment (Cabinet; Secretary of State.)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1968
  1. Nixon Cabinet
  2. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes.)
  3. Employment
  4. Credit Bureau
  5. Stargazer Satellite
  6. Apollo 8
  7. (Commercial: AC Spark Plugs; Buick Opel Kadett.)
  8. Vietnam War / Troop Withdrawal
  9. Vietnam War / DMZ
  10. Korea
  11. (Commercial: Association of American Railroads; Easy-Off Oven Spray Cleaner; Heet Linament.)
  12. Shaw Trial
  13. Urban Affairs / Studies
  14. Kennedy Fund Raiser
  15. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  16. Hijacked Airplane
  17. Good Night

December 12, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. President Johnson / President-Elect Nixon
  3. Nixon / Cabinet
  4. Commentaries
  5. (Commercial: Coty's Impi~Vu Perfume; Hal Karate After Shave.)
  6. Commentary (Nixon Cabinet)
  7. Upcoming
  8. (Commercial: Raleigh Cigarettes; Bel-Air Cigarettes.)
  9. Paris Peace Talks / Table
  10. Vietnam POWs / Christmas
  11. Vietnam War
  12. Upcoming
  13. (Commercial: Schick Electric Razors; Emerson Televisions.)
  14. Mine Safety
  15. Ethel Kennedy / Birth
  16. US, USSR Naval Operations
  17. Mideast
  18. Apollo 8
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Upcoming
  21. (Commercial: Jergen's Lotion and Hand Cream.)
  22. Tallulah Bankhead Dies
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon Cabinet / Day in Washington, DC
  3. Federal College Aid
  4. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes; Clark's Teaberry Gum.)
  5. Bond / Nixon / Blacks and Whites
  6. Scranton Tour / Middle East
  7. Washington, DC Tour / Administration Children
  8. POWs / Christmas Cards and Packages
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Vietnam War / Casualties
  11. Vietnam War / Action
  12. Draft
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  14. Mine Safety
  15. Police / Negroes
  16. Italy
  17. Black Sea / Mediterranean / United States Navy
  18. Great Britain / Balance of Trade
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Eveready Batteries.)
  21. Hong Kong Flu
  22. Tallulah Bankhead Dies
  23. Apollo 8
  24. Hijacked Plane Returned
  25. Hijacks / Cuba
  26. Kennedy Baby
  27. Organ Transplants
  28. USSR / Contraceptives
  29. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste.)
  30. Commentary (Nixon Cabinet)
  31. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley, David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Cabinet
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan Laxative.)
  4. Nixon / Cabinet
  5. Cabinet / Negroes
  6. Humphrey / Profs.
  7. (Commercial: Borden's Elmer's Glue; Borden's Kava Coffee.)
  8. Vietnam War / Casualties
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Negro Elected Officials / South
  11. Mideast / Action
  12. Johnson / Vietnam Peace
  13. Mine Safety
  14. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; Tiparillo Cigars.)
  15. Kennedy Daughter
  16. Tallulah Bankhead Dies
  17. Police / Dissidents / Des Plaines, Illinois
  18. Apollo 8
  19. Draft
  20. Flu
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Primatene Asthma Aid; Woolite.)
  23. Czechoslovakia / Refugees
  24. Good Night

December 13, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Mideast
  3. Upcoming
  4. (Commercial: Scripto Lighters.)
  5. Hussein Interview
  6. Mideast / Eban
  7. Upcoming
  8. (Commercial: Raleigh Cigarettes and Bel Air Cigarettes.)
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Laird / Secretary of Defense
  11. Paris Peace Talks / Table
  12. Upcoming
  13. (Commercial: Bravo Floor Wax; Lemon Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  14. US-Mexico Border
  15. Venezuela Air Crash
  16. Pay Television
  17. Budget
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Upcoming
  20. (Commercial: Rolf's Billfolds; Coty's Perfume; Ben-Gay Ointment.)
  21. Chicago Bears / Pro-Football
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Scranton / Middle East
  3. Middle East / Eban, Egypt
  4. (Commercial: Speidel Watch Bands; Bitter Lemon After Shave and Cologne.)
  5. Laird / News Conference
  6. David Kennedy / News Conference
  7. Shultz / Labor
  8. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  9. Rio Grande Course Changed / United States / Mexico
  10. Humphrey / Faculty Post Offer
  11. Flu
  12. Pay Television / FCC
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Tablets.)
  15. Paris Peace Talks
  16. Vietnam War / Action
  17. Czechoslovakia
  18. Miami / Cuban Power Group
  19. Plane Crash / Venezuela
  20. Apollo 8
  21. (Commercial: A. T. and T.)
  22. San Francisco State College Student Unrest
  23. Comment (Student Unrest)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1968
  1. (Incomplete Item)
  2. Hong Kong Flu
  3. Nixon Day / Urban Coalition / Mideast
  4. Mideast
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Ointment.)
  6. Nixon Cabinet
  7. Paris Peace Talks
  8. US-Mexico Border / Rio Grande / Chamizal Bridge
  9. Czechoslovakia
  10. USSR Budget
  11. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  12. Mexico City / Student Unrest
  13. Cuba / Conspiracy
  14. Air Crash / Venezuela
  15. France / Student Unrest
  16. Morse / Packwood
  17. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste; Playtex Bras.)
  18. San Francisco State College / Student Unrest
  19. Maddox / Law and Order
  20. Atlanta / Negro Officials
  21. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  22. Red China-US Relations
  23. Nigeria / Biafra
  24. Rhodesia
  25. Federal Communications Commission / Television
  26. Highways
  27. Italy
  28. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  29. For. Pol. Experts(Bar Rolls Through Picture)
  30. Good Night

December 14, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 15, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 16, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. FBI, CIA / Nixon
  3. Johnson / Nixon Cabinet
  4. Upcoming
  5. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  6. Electoral College / Reform
  7. Upcoming
  8. (Commercial: Coty's Elan Perfume; Ben-Gay Analgesic.)
  9. POWs
  10. Vietnam War
  11. Paris Peace Talks
  12. Supreme Court / Draft / Vietnam War
  13. Upcoming
  14. (Commercial: Rolfs Billfolds.)
  15. San Mateo College / Violence
  16. Roman Catholic Church / Protest
  17. Brazil Dictatorship
  18. Apollo 8
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Upcoming
  21. (Commercial: Jergens Lotion and Soap; Excedrin.)
  22. National Christmas Tree
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / FBI / CIA
  3. Crime Rate
  4. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer.)
  5. Electoral Vote
  6. Chicago Transit Fares
  7. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  8. Commentary (Electoral College)
  9. Supreme Court Decisions
  10. New York City Police
  11. (Commercial: Gap Stereo View-Master; Gaf Anscomatic Movie Camera.)
  12. Paris Peace Talks
  13. POWs
  14. Vietnam War / Action
  15. Vietnam War / Pacification / Part 2
  16. United States Marines / Murder Charges
  17. Cuba
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Norelco Electric Shavers.)
  20. Hong Kong Flu
  21. Apollo 8
  22. All Jailed
  23. White House Christmas Tree
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley, David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Electoral Vote / Day's Activity
  3. (Commercial: Coty's Elan Perfume.)
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. Paris Peace Talks / Ky
  6. POWs
  7. Vietnam War
  8. (Commercial: Di Gel Antacid; Solarcaine Pain Reliever.)
  9. Mideast
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva After Shave; Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  11. Supreme Court / Vietnam War
  12. Kennedy Fundraiser
  13. Apollo 8
  14. Hong Kong Flu
  15. Special School
  16. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  17. National Christmas Tree
  18. Czechoslovakia
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Snails
  21. Good Night

December 17, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1968
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Paris Peace Talks / Ky / McGovern / Viet Cong
  3. Vietnam War
  4. (Commercial: Visine Eye Drops; Ben-Gay.)
  5. Comment (South Vietnam)
  6. (Commercial: Tums Antacid.)
  7. Nixon / United Nations
  8. Apollo 8 / Dress Rehearsal For Moon Walk
  9. Upcoming
  10. (Commercial: Scripto Lighters; Alka Seltzer.)
  11. Kidnap
  12. Gun Control
  13. Speck / Nurses' Murders
  14. Upcoming
  15. (Commercial: Raleigh and Bel Air Cigarettes.)
  16. Silvermine College / Student Demonstrations
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. Upcoming
  19. (Commercial: Nashville Youth Symphony Christmas Program; WSIX.)
  20. Comment (Washington, DC At Transition of Admins.)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks
  3. Vietnam War
  4. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  5. US-USSR / Arms Limitation
  6. Nixon / United Nations
  7. Commentary (Nixon Pol. Style)
  8. Middle East
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  10. Mackle Kidnapping
  11. Strangulation Slaying / Mary Bell
  12. Wallace
  13. Mrs. Onassis Visits Washington, DC
  14. (Commercial: Chanel No. 5 Cosmetics.)
  15. Astronaut Decorated
  16. Apollo 8 / Pre-Flight Dangers
  17. Bridge Collapse
  18. Federal Reserve / Credit
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Gold Prices
  21. (Commercial: Bell and Howell Cameras.)
  22. New York City / Fuel Strike / Flu(Bar Rolls Through Picture)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley, David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks / Ky / McGovern
  3. Paris Peace Talks / Viet Cong Delegation
  4. (Commercial: Quiet World Calmative; Dristan Tablets.)
  5. Vietnam War
  6. Pueblo
  7. Nixon / United Nations
  8. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines.)
  9. Mideast
  10. (Commercial: Wizard Air Freshener; Borden Products; Kava Coffee.)
  11. Apollo 7 and Apollo 8
  12. Washington, DC Police / Firearms
  13. Chromosomes
  14. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  15. Mackle Kidnap
  16. Czechoslovakia
  17. France
  18. Hong Kong Flu
  19. Florida Frost
  20. Arms Limitation
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Inflation Curb
  23. Nixon Salary
  24. Good Night

December 18, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 19, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Pueblo Crew Release / Cambodia Prisoners of War Release / Viet Cong Release Offer(Bar Rolls Through Video)
  3. (Commercial: Intimate Perfume; Pub After Shave and Cologne.]
  4. Paris Peace Talks / Resumed Bombing of North Vietnam
  5. Ky / Clifford / McGovern
  6. Vietnam War
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer.)
  8. Johnson / Flu
  9. Kennedy Infant
  10. Mamie Eisenhower / Flu
  11. Upcoming
  12. (Commercial: Listerine.)
  13. Mackle Kidnap
  14. Norman Thomas Dies
  15. Mead / Congress / Hunger
  16. (Commercial: Scripto Lighters.)
  17. Nuclear Test
  18. Apollo 8
  19. Hijack
  20. Jacqueline Onassis / Press
  21. Pacific / Air Service
  22. Budget
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Acron Oil and Air Filters; GTO Autos.)
  25. Vietnam Casualties
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Florida); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. (Commercial: Newport Cigarettes.)
  4. Pueblo
  5. Cambodia / POWs
  6. Viet Cong / United States Prisoners of War Release
  7. Paris Peace Talks / North Vietnam Bombing
  8. Paris Peace Talks
  9. Vietnam War / Casualties
  10. (Commercial: Speidel Watch Bands; Bitter Lemon After Shave.)
  11. Plane Hijack
  12. Mackle Kidnap
  13. Domestic Tragedy
  14. Violence / Movies / Television
  15. Nuclear Test
  16. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleaner.)
  17. Maryland Politics / Bribery
  18. President Johnson / Flu
  19. Mamie Eisenhower / Flu
  20. New York City / Fuel / Flu
  21. Norman Thomas Death / Comment
  22. (Commercial: Millers Beer.)
  23. Mideast
  24. Pacific Air Service
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Kennedy Infant
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Cape Kennedy, Florida)
  2. Prisoners of War Release
  3. (Commercial: Holiday Inn.)
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. Vietnam War / Casualties
  6. Apollo 8
  7. Intelsat 3A
  8. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicine.)
  9. Nuclear Test
  10. Antiballistic Missiles
  11. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  12. Mackle Kidnap
  13. Violence / Television, Movies
  14. Mamie Eisenhower / Flu
  15. Johnson / Flu
  16. Kennedy Infant
  17. Thomas Dies
  18. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  19. Airplane Hijack
  20. United Nations Ambassador
  21. Nourishment
  22. Pacific Flights
  23. Budget
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. Apollo 8
  26. Good Night

December 20, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Mackle Kidnap
  3. (Commercial: Certs Breath Mints; Trident Sugarless Gum.)
  4. United Nations Ambassador
  5. Guest Comment (Yost)
  6. Upcoming
  7. (Commercial: Rolf's Billfolds.)
  8. Apollo 8
  9. Prisoners of War Release
  10. Pueblo / Viet Cong POWs
  11. Vietnam War
  12. Paris Peace Talks
  13. Pope / Christmas Message
  14. Upcoming
  15. (Commercial: Raleigh and Bel Air Cigarettes.)
  16. Violence / Television / Hearings
  17. Johnson Health
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Upcoming
  20. (Commercial: Micrin Mouthwash; Johnson's Baby Shampoo; Chanel 5 Perfume; Chanel Cologne For Men.)
  21. Nixon-Eisenhower Wedding
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Florida); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8 / Moon Flight
  3. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  4. Mackle Kidnap
  5. Yost / United Nations
  6. Nixon / Europe
  7. Key Biscayne Home / Nixon
  8. Johnson / Flu
  9. Hong Kong Flu
  10. (Commercial: Measurin Pain Reliever; Phillips Antacid Tablets.)
  11. Paris Peace Talks
  12. US-Viet Cong / Prisoners of War Release
  13. Death Cell Attendant
  14. Desapio Indictment
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Continental Insurance Companies of New York.)
  17. Longshoremen's Strike
  18. Violence / Movies / Television / News
  19. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines.)
  20. Democratic Convention / Bar Association Entertainment
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1968
  1. Program in Progress
  2. Pueblo
  3. United States POWs / Cambodia
  4. United States POWs / Viet Cong
  5. (Commercial: Coty's Emeraude Perfume.)
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Vietnam War / Action
  8. Apollo 8
  9. (Commercial: Holiday Inn.)
  10. Mackle Kidnap
  11. Violence / Television
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  13. United Nations Ambassador
  14. Nixon / Urban Affairs
  15. Desapio Indictment
  16. Longshoremen Strike
  17. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes.)
  18. Arms Limitation
  19. Pope's Christmas Message
  20. Poland
  21. Biafra
  22. Brod Death
  23. Nixon-Eisenhower Wedding
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. Hong Kong Flu / Moon Shot
  26. Good Night

December 21, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1968
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• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 22, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 23, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Pueblo Crew Freed
  3. (Commercial: Pine Sol Cleaner.)
  4. Pueblo Crew Freed / Bucher
  5. (Commercial: Intimate Perfume; Pub After Shave and Cologne.)
  6. Comment (Pueblo)
  7. Upcoming
  8. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  9. Apollo 8
  10. Swing Dies
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. Upcoming
  13. (Commercial: Delco Batteries; General Motors; Hi Karate After Shave and Cologne; Impreva Perfume.)
  14. Vietnam Cease-Fire / Christmas / War
  15. Good Night
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1968
  1. Program Opens With Picture of Earth As Seen From Apollo 8. [Astronaut's Voice - Describes Scene.]
  2. Apollo 8 Flight
  3. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  4. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  5. Pueblo
  6. Vietnam War
  7. Paris Peace Talks
  8. (Commercial: Continental Insurance Companies of New York.)
  9. Apollo 8 Flight
  10. Catholic Church
  11. Biafra / Mercy Flights
  12. Mafia / Italy
  13. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash.)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Swing Death
  16. Leroi Jones Trial
  17. F27 Faults
  18. Apollo 8 / Moon
  19. Upcoming
  20. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines.)
  21. Commentary (Moon Flight)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley, David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. Pueblo
  4. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines.)
  5. Apollo 8
  6. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  7. Pueblo Crew Release
  8. (Commercial: Ben Gay Lotion and Ointment; Coty's Emeraude Perfume; Phillips 66 Services.)
  9. Pueblo
  10. Pueblo
  11. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  12. Pueblo
  13. Pueblo
  14. United Nations / Pueblo / Other Reactions
  15. (Commercial: Micrin Mouthwash; Johnson's Baby Shampoo.)
  16. Program To Last 1 Hour

December 24, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds
  2. Apollo 8
  3. Pueblo Crew Home
  4. Upcoming
  5. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol.)
  6. Apollo 8
  7. Upcoming
  8. (Commercial: Glade Air Freshener; Lemon Pledge; Pine Sol Cleaner.)
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Comment (1968)
  11. (Commercial: Johnson's Foot Soap; Lanacane.)
  12. Truman Gift
  13. Catholic Mass
  14. Bethlehem
  15. President Johnson / Christmas
  16. Biafra
  17. Kidney Transplant
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: NyQuil.)
  20. Christmas At Williamsburg, Virginia
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8 / Lovell, Anders, Borman
  3. (Commercial: Prell Shampoo; Tide Detergent.)
  4. Pueblo
  5. Vietnam War / Viet Cong Prisoners of War Release
  6. Vietnam War / Cease-Fire
  7. Noyd / Reprieve
  8. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  9. Mideast
  10. Biafra
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Antacid Tablets.)
  12. Pope Paul
  13. Mackle / Nixon
  14. Minorities / Service Academies
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Pacquin Hand Cream; Ben-Gay Analgesic.)
  17. On The Road (Eagle Pass, Texas.)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1968
  1. Film Shown of Arrival of Pueblo Crew At San Diego, California. Reunions Shown.
  2. Film Shown of Television Pictures of Moon From Apollo 8.
  3. Pueblo
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  5. Apollo 8
  6. (Commercial: Dristan Cold Capsules; Woolite.)
  7. Vietnam War / Bob Hope Show
  8. Paris Peace Talks / United States Prisoners of War Release By Viet Cong
  9. Johnson Christmas Eve
  10. Pope Paul / Christmas Mass
  11. Mohawk Indians
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Shaving Lotion; Playtex Bras; True Cigarettes.)
  14. King Memorial Service / Christmas
  15. Good Night

December 25, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  4. Pueblo
  5. Mideast
  6. Bethlehem / Christmas
  7. Powers Kidnap
  8. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Correga Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Vietnam War / Viet Cong Prisoners of War Release
  10. Christmas / Vietnam War
  11. Czechoslovakia
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Nurser; Playtex Bras.)
  13. Air Crash
  14. Electoral College
  15. Commentary (Christmas)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Antacid Tablets.)
  17. Apollo 8 / Creation of Earth
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. (Commercial: Playtex Girdles.)
  4. Johnson Christmas
  5. Nixon Christmas
  6. Pueblo
  7. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner.]
  8. Viet Cong Prisoners of War Release
  9. Vietnam War / Christmas Truce
  10. Paris Peace Talks
  11. Czechoslovakia
  12. Pennsylvania Air Crash
  13. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever; White Owl Cigars.)
  14. Humphrey / Electoral College
  15. Berlin
  16. Mideast / Christmas
  17. Pope Paul / Christmas
  18. Borman Interview
  19. Good Night

December 26, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. Upcoming
  4. (Commercial: Vicks NyQuil.)
  5. Paris Talks / Viet Cong / POWs
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Vietnam War / Casualties
  8. Upcoming
  9. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Pine Sol Cleaner.]
  10. Pueblo
  11. El Al Airliner Attacked
  12. Comment (Congress)
  13. Nixon Family
  14. (Commercial: Lanacane; Johnson's Foot Soap.)
  15. Clown School
  16. New York City / Hong Kong Flu / Fuel Driver Strike
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Upcoming
  19. (Commercial: ABC Network Television Shows.)
  20. Human Side of Vietnam War / Injured Girl
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1968
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  4. Pueblo
  5. Arab Terror / Athens Airport
  6. (Commercial: Gleem Toothpaste; Tide Detergent.)
  7. Powers Kidnap
  8. New York City / Flu, Cold Weather, Apartment Heat / Vaccine
  9. Speaker of House
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Paris Peace Talks
  13. Vietnam / Action
  14. Vietnam War / Casualties
  15. Children's Hospital / Saigon
  16. Vietnam / Tiger Killed
  17. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  18. On The Road (Edsel Owners)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley and David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes.]
  4. McCormack / Speaker of House
  5. Arab-Israeli Clash / Athens Airport
  6. Egypt / Israel
  7. Jordan Cabinet
  8. Pueblo
  9. (Commercial: Borden's Kava Coffee; Borden's Cremora.)
  10. Powers Kidnap
  11. New York City / Flu / Fuel Delivery Strike
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Toothbrushes; Playtex Girdles; Wizard Air Freshener; Primatene Mist Asthma Aid.)
  13. Paris Peace Talks
  14. Laos
  15. Vietnam War / Casualties
  16. Volpe / Highways / Railroads
  17. High Speed Train
  18. (Commercial: Herbert Taryton Cigarettes.)
  19. Airplane Crash / Alaska
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. House Speaker Election
  22. Good Night

December 27, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. Upcoming
  4. (Commercial: Carnation Instant Breakfast; Coffee-Mate.)
  5. Paris Peace Talks
  6. Hydrogen Blast / Red China
  7. Johnson Award
  8. Comment (USA Image)
  9. Johnson Future
  10. Upcoming
  11. (Commercial: Corn Huskers Lotion. Clorets Breath Mints.)
  12. Rams Coach Fired
  13. Pueblo / Injuries
  14. Israel / United States Jets
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Upcoming
  17. (Commercial: Nytol; Polident Denture Cleanser; Pepto-Bismol.)
  18. Last Breakfast Club
  19. Upcoming
  20. (Commercial: Raleigh and Bel Air Cigarettes.)
  21. Comment (Apollo 8)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1968
  1. Apollo 8
  2. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  3. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  4. Apollo 8/ USSR
  5. Johnson Future
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Vietnam / Action
  8. Nuclear Test
  9. (Commercial: Measurin Pain Reliever; Phillips Antacid Tablets.)
  10. Pueblo
  11. Terrorism / Arabs / Greece
  12. Jets / Israel
  13. Biafra
  14. Airliner Crash
  15. (Commercial: Certs Breath Mints.)
  16. Pesticides / DDT
  17. Cost of Living
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Schier / Most Wanted List
  20. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Poli Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  21. Blount / Democrats and Republicans
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley and David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Apollo 8
  3. Apollo 8 / USSR / Pope
  4. Apollo 8 / Wives
  5. (Commercial: Micrin Mouthwash.)
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Economy
  8. Johnson Retirement
  9. (Commercial: Holiday Inn.)
  10. Mideast / United States Planes
  11. Pueblo
  12. (Commercial: 1-A-Day Vitamins; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  13. Plane Crash
  14. Los Angeles Coach / Firing
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: White Owl Cigars.)
  17. Apollo 8
  18. Good Night

December 28, 1968

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

December 29, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1968
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• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1968
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• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1968
  1. No broadcasts today

December 30, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Israel / Lebanon / Beirut Airport Attack
  3. Lebanese Airline / Insurance / Aid
  4. Prisoners of War Release / Viet Cong / Upcoming
  5. (Commercial: Py-Co-Pay Toothbrushes; Nytol.)
  6. Vietnam War / Prisoners of War Release / Viet Cong
  7. Pueblo Crew
  8. Pueblo / Investigation
  9. Upcoming
  10. (Commercial: 3M Company, Scotch Tape.)
  11. Apollo 8 Photos
  12. (Commercial: WSIX High School Quiz [Television Show].)
  13. Medicaid / Nursing Homes / Part 1
  14. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  15. Kennedy / Democratic Whip
  16. Lie Dies
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Upcoming
  19. (Commercial: Pine Sol Cleaner.)
  20. Packard Appointment
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1968
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Kennedy / Senate Demo. Whip
  3. (Commercial: Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid.)
  4. Mideast / Beirut Airport Attack
  5. Mideast / United States Airlines / British Insurance Companies
  6. Mideast / Guerrilla Attacks
  7. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Rubber Gloves.)
  8. Apollo 8
  9. Korea
  10. Pueblo Seizure
  11. Viet Cong Prisoners of War Release
  12. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  13. Lie Death
  14. Packard Appointment
  15. Jones Indictment
  16. Oregon Election
  17. (Commercial: Pacquin Hand Cream; Visine Eye Drops.)
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Gold / Mideast
  20. France / Economy
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1968
  1. Mideast / Beirut Airport Attack
  2. Mideast / Beirut Airport Attack / United Nations
  3. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  4. Apollo 8
  5. Pueblo
  6. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Solarcane Pain Lotion.)
  7. Oil / New England Refinery
  8. Packard Appointment
  9. (Commercial: Dristan Cold Medicine; Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  10. Paris Peace Talks
  11. United States / Viet Cong Prisoners of War Release
  12. House Speaker
  13. Guyana
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan Laxative.)
  15. Senate Democratic Whip (Video Unstable To End.)
  16. Lie Dies
  17. Morse Defeat / Packwood Victory
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Camp Carroll / Vietnam
  20. Good Night

December 31, 1968

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1968
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Israel / Lebanon Raid
  3. Mideast
  4. Upcoming
  5. (Commercial: Playtex Toothbrushes; Playtex Girdles.)
  6. Green Beret Major / Rescue
  7. POWs / Viet Cong / New Year's Truce
  8. Apollo 8
  9. Apollo 8 / Awards
  10. Upcoming
  11. (Commercial: Pine Sol Cleaner; Wisk Laundry Aid; Pepsodent Toothpaste.)
  12. Nursing Homes / Part 2
  13. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Clorets.)
  14. Bridge Closing
  15. Senate Democratic Whip
  16. Guest Comment (Bill Moyers Re: Senator Kennedy As Whip)
  17. Kennedy / Whip / Muskie
  18. Supersonic Transport Planes
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Upcoming
  21. (Commercial: Libby's Canned Vegetables and Fruit.)
  22. Comment (1968)
  23. Happy New Year / Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1968
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Israel / Beirut Attack
  3. US, USSR / Mideast
  4. Israel / Jordan
  5. Israel / Pope Paul
  6. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  7. Vietnam War / 1969
  8. United States Prisoners of War Rescue
  9. Thailand / Theft of Petrol
  10. United States / People's Republic of China
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. USSR / SST
  13. F-111
  14. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  15. Kennedy / Senate Demo. Whip
  16. Heart Transplant Patient
  17. Negro Member / House of Lords
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Cake Mixes; Total Cereal.)
  20. New Year's Eve
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1968
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Israel / Lebanon Raid
  3. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  4. Vietnam War
  5. Viet Cong Prisoners of War Release
  6. Rowe Escape
  7. Apollo 8
  8. Senate Demo. Whip
  9. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  10. Cohen / Doctors' Fees
  11. Flu / Blood
  12. Oil Theft / Thailand
  13. Draft / Mentally Retarded
  14. (Commercial: Micrin Mouthwash; Johnson's Baby Shampoo; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  15. SST
  16. Argyl Regiment / Scotland
  17. 1968 Surveyed
  18. Good Night

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