December 1969 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. My Lai / Nixon
  3. My Lai / Laird / Media / Cong.
  4. My Lai Massacre / Survivors
  5. (Commercial: Qantas Airline.)
  6. Vietnam / Withdrawal
  7. Vietnam / Escalation / Laird
  8. Dr. Prisoner of War / Wife's Plan
  9. (Commercial: Kool Cigarettes.)
  10. Draft Lottery
  11. Defense Funds / Laird
  12. Senate / Oil Depletion
  13. Brewster Indictment
  14. (Commercial: Zestabs Vitamins; Romilar Cough Syrup; The Mod Squad.")
  15. 747 / Tests
  16. (Commercial: Three's A Crowd. [Movie].)
  17. Tate Murders
  18. Cassius Clay / Theater
  19. (Commercial: The Flying Nun; The Courtship. of Eddie's Father;" "Room 222.")
  20. Commentary (Nixon Politics)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / North Vietnam Copters / Bu Prang Siege / Vietnamization
  3. Vietnam / Fighting
  4. Vietnam / Killing
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  6. Vietnam / My Lai / Laird / Senate Committee / South Vietnam Study
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Media / Calley / Medina
  8. Vietnam / My Lai / New Charlie Co.
  9. Press Conference
  10. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes; Polaroid Cameras.)
  11. Brewster Indictment
  12. Def. Overruns
  13. Pentagon / Public Relations / Fulbright
  14. Tax Reform / Oil Depletion
  15. Desegregation
  16. Haynsworth
  17. Mundt
  18. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets.)
  19. Draft Lottery
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Johnson's Klear Floor Wax and Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  22. Tate Murders
  23. Chicago 7 Trial / Police
  24. Rudd Indictment
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Tate Murders / Suspects
  3. Draft Lottery / Procedure
  4. Mansfield / United States In Europe
  5. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  6. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley Trial / Media
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Ervin
  8. Vietnam / Cordoning
  9. Vietnam / Westmoreland
  10. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  11. Oil Depletion
  12. Hunger / Conference / Senate Tour / South Carolina Area
  13. (Commercial: Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion; Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  14. Arms Talks
  15. Italy / Instability
  16. Mideast / Anti-Semitism / Poland / Sweden
  17. (Commercial: Head and Shoulders Shampoo; Tide Detergent.)
  18. Desegregation
  19. Haynsworth
  20. Apollo XII
  21. China-USSR
  22. Brewster Indictment
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Draft Lottery / WWII Drawing / Film
  25. Good Night

December 2, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Nixon / Cong. Resolution
  3. Vietnam / LBJ Administration
  4. Vietnam / Kennedy / My Lai / Study
  5. Vietnam / Viet Cong Casualties
  6. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  7. Tax Reform / Senate
  8. (Commercial: Planters Nuts; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  9. Hunger / Conference / New York City
  10. Welfare
  11. Desegregation
  12. (Commercial: American Motors Javelin; The Mod Squad.)
  13. 747 Flight
  14. Railroad Strike
  15. (Commercial: Luden's Cough Drops and Syrup.)
  16. Hawaii
  17. Fire / Canada
  18. Tate Murders / Suspects
  19. (Commercial: Room 222.)
  20. Commentary (Draft Lottery)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform / Exemption Plans / Nixon
  3. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  4. Hunger Conference / Nixon
  5. Savings Bonds
  6. Football / Nixon
  7. Desegregation / Haynsworth
  8. (Commercial: American Motors Ambassador.)
  9. Vietnam / My Lai / Media
  10. Vietnam / My Lai / Kennedy
  11. Vietnam / Civilians
  12. Vietnam / My Lai / South Vietnam Study
  13. Vietnam / Hamlet Incident
  14. Vietnam / Casualties
  15. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Lists
  16. Korea / POWs
  17. Mideast
  18. Common Market
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Philips Tablets.)
  20. Ocean Swells / Hawaii
  21. Fire / Canada
  22. Office of Economic Opportunity / Cong. Fight
  23. Railroad Strike
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. Draft Lottery / Reaction
  26. Negro Gens.
  27. Space Bible Readings
  28. Potter Dies
  29. (Commercial: Magnavox Color Televisions and Stereos.)
  30. Vietnam / Resolution / CBS Special / Poll
  31. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / My Lai / Media
  3. Vietnam / My Lai / Ridenhour / South Vietnam Study
  4. Vietnam / Kennedy
  5. Vietnam / My Lai / Dominick
  6. Vietnam / My Lai / Hubert H. Humphrey
  7. Vietnam / Fighting
  8. Vietnam / Resolution
  9. (Commercial: Secret Deodorant.)
  10. Hunger Conference / Nixon / Reaction
  11. Welfare / Nixon
  12. Income Tax / Nixon
  13. Draft Lottery / Reaction / Washington, DC / Chicago / Los Angeles / Cleveland
  14. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  15. Tate Murders / Manson Cult
  16. Fire / Canada
  17. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; One-a-Day Vitamins; Maytag Washers and Dryers.)
  18. Japan-US
  19. Europe / Common Market / Unity
  20. Rogers / NATO
  21. West Germany / Eastern Europe
  22. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Tablets and Capsules; Dentu-Creme.)
  23. Mideast / Big 4 Talks
  24. Nixon / Lunch / Leisure
  25. Desegregation / Haynsworth
  26. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  27. Railroad Strike
  28. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  29. Christmas Gift
  30. Good Night

December 3, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform / Exemption Raise / Nixon / Gore
  3. Social Security Incr.
  4. Stock Market Report, (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Rolf's Leather Accessories.)
  6. American Prisoners of War Release / Korea
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets.)
  8. Vietnam / Fighting
  9. Vietnam / My Lai / South Vietnam Study
  10. Vietnam / My Lai / Medina / Coverup
  11. Governors' Conference / Vietnam / Drugs
  12. Tate Murder / Cult Leader
  13. (Commercial: Mogen-David Wines; This Is Tom Jones.)
  14. Mideast / Refugees
  15. NATO Meeting
  16. Warsaw Pact Meeting
  17. (Commercial: American Motors Rebel Wagon.)
  18. Black Movie / The Great White Hope
  19. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  20. Commentary (Nixon and Cong.)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Tax Exemption / Senate / Republican Defeat
  3. Social Security / House
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kodak Cameras.)
  6. Prisoners of War Release / Korea
  7. Mideast / Fighting
  8. NATO / Communist Attack
  9. (Commercial: Mobil Gasoline; Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  10. Tate Murders / Cult Leader
  11. Drugs / Conference
  12. Drugs / No-Knock Laws
  13. Detention Camps
  14. Hunger Conference
  15. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  16. Vietnam / My Lai / Thieu
  17. Vietnam / My Lai / Medina / Dodd / South Vietnam
  18. Vietnam / Fighting / Defoliation / Rubber
  19. (Commercial: Gleem Toothpaste; Oxydol-Plus Detergent.)
  20. Analysis (Agnew and Vietnam)
  21. Plane Crash
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Exemption
  3. Social Security
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets.)
  6. Vietnam / My Lai / Medina / Coverup / Dong
  7. Vietnam / South Vietnam Prisoners of War Camp
  8. South Vietnam / Fighting
  9. North Korea / American Crew Released
  10. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  11. Governors' Conference / Drugs
  12. Marijuana / Florida
  13. Tate Murders / Cult Leader
  14. (Commercial: Benrus Watches; Wells Jewelry; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  15. Stans / Busmen.
  16. Food Conference / Dissent
  17. Railroad Strike
  18. Violence Report
  19. (Commercial: Borden Elmer's Glue and Heavy Grip Cement.)
  20. Mideast
  21. Foreign Aid
  22. Defense Funds
  23. Jet Crash
  24. Nuclear Def / NATO
  25. Detention Camps
  26. Protesters / Agnew
  27. Good Night

December 4, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Casualties / Cease-Fire
  3. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Lodge / North Vietnam
  4. Vietnam / My Lai / Medina
  5. Vietnam / Alleged Atrocity / Robb / LBJ
  6. Vietnam / Incidents / Goldberg
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Voice of American
  8. Vietnam / My Lai / USSR
  9. (Commercial: Golden Books; Whitman Busy Aprons.)
  10. Social Security
  11. Appropriations Bills
  12. Haynsworth / Nixon
  13. California Governor's Race
  14. (Commercial: Delco Batteries; General Motors.)
  15. Food Conference / President Criticism / Reaction
  16. Urban Plan
  17. Railroad Strike
  18. (Commercial: This Is Tom Jones; Pepsi Cola; Cheetos Snack.)
  19. Panther Shootout / Illinois Killings
  20. (Commercial: Winston Cigarettes.)
  21. Drunk Driving / Massachusetts / Finland
  22. (Commercial: The FBI.)
  23. Commentary (Peace Talks)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Goldberg
  3. Vietnam / Fighting / Casualties / Cease-Fire
  4. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Rogers
  5. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  6. Haynsworth / Supreme Court
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Medina
  8. Appropriations Bills
  9. Social Security
  10. Food Stamps
  11. Panther Shootout / Illinois / Hampton
  12. Church Leader
  13. (Commercial: Norelco Electric Shavers; Magnavox Color Televisions.)
  14. Railroad Strike
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. US-China / USSR
  17. Poll / Nixon
  18. Agnew
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  20. Tate Murders / Manson
  21. Food Additives / Tests / Iowa
  22. Enzyme Detergents
  23. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Glad Sandwich Bags.)
  24. Analysis (W. Alliances)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1969
  1. Vietnam / My Lai / Medina
  2. Vietnam / My Lai / Goldberg
  3. Vietnam / My Lai / Meadlo
  4. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  5. Vietnam / Cease-Fire / Casualties
  6. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets.)
  7. Congress / Appropriations / Nixon
  8. Social Security
  9. Haynsworth / Nixon
  10. (Commercial: Benrus Watches; Wells Jewelry.)
  11. Panther Shootout / Illinois / Hampton
  12. Chicago 7 Trial
  13. Food Conference / Nixon / Protests
  14. (Commercial: Dristan Tablets; Camay Soap.)
  15. NATO / Rogers
  16. Mideast
  17. American POWs / Homecoming
  18. (Commercial: Vivarin Stimulant Tablets; Nikoban Smoking Deterrent.)
  19. Atrocity / Robb
  20. Railroad Strike
  21. Urban Funds
  22. Enzyme Detergents
  23. Italy
  24. John F. Kennedy Wealth
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Agnews
  27. Good Night

December 5, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley
  3. Vietnam / My Lai / Medina / Libel
  4. Vietnam / Packard
  5. Vietnam / Cease-Fire
  6. Vietnam / Deserters / Prisoners of War Camp
  7. President Support
  8. (Commercial: Revlon Intimate Perfume and Pub Cologne.)
  9. Social Security / Senate
  10. Unemployment / Computers
  11. (Commercial: Van Heusen Shirts.)
  12. Mideast
  13. NATO / Warsaw Pact
  14. Kenya / Election
  15. (Commercial: The Brady Bunch; Jimmy Durante Presents The Lennon Sisters Hour.")
  16. Tate Murders / Atkins
  17. Panther Raid
  18. Washington, DC Police
  19. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner and Klear Floor Wax.)
  20. Football / Nixon
  21. Soccer / Italy
  22. (Commercial: General Motors; Delco Batteries.)
  23. Commentary (Villains)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley / Calhoun
  3. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Beer; Mobil Gasoline.)
  4. Vietnam / My Lai / Meadlo / Medina Account
  5. Medina / Libel
  6. Meadlo / CBS Interview
  7. (Commercial: Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  8. Vietnam / Cease-Fire / Fighting
  9. Mideast / Prisoners of War Release
  10. Cuba
  11. NATO / USSR
  12. Social Security
  13. Campus Unrest / Harvard
  14. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Dristan Tablets; Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Analysis (Unemployment)
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Social Security
  3. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley / Packard
  4. Vietnam / Deaths / My Lai
  5. Military Procedure
  6. (Commercial: McDonald's Restaurants.)
  7. Vietnam / Cease-Fire / Fighting
  8. Vietnam / Packard
  9. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  10. East-West Relations / NATO
  11. (Commercial: Dash Detergent; Crest Toothpaste.)
  12. Unemployment / South Carolina Hunger
  13. Tax Reform Bill
  14. Judges / Ethics
  15. Mail / For. Countries
  16. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Dristan Nasal Mist; Pan Am Airline.)
  17. Chicago 7 Trial
  18. Panther Raids / Rush / Protest
  19. Panthers and Police / Missouri
  20. Tate Murders / Atkins
  21. (Commercial: Metropolitan Life Insurance.)
  22. Mideast / Prisoners of War Exchange
  23. Czechoslovakia
  24. Discrimination
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Nixon Support
  27. Texas-Arkansas / Football
  28. Cong. Roll Call
  29. Black Santas
  30. Good Night

December 6, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 7, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 8, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Black Panthers-Police / California / Illinois
  3. National Commission On Violence / Protests
  4. Sirhan
  5. Chicago 7 Trial
  6. (Commercial: Pro-Slim Diet Wafers; Serutan Laxative.)
  7. Nixon Conference
  8. My Lai / Calley Def.
  9. Vietnam / Massacres / Ichord
  10. Vietnam / Withdrawals
  11. Vietnam / Mathias
  12. (Commercial: Daughter of The Mind [Movie].)
  13. UMW / Election / Investigation
  14. (Commercial: Pontiac Barracuda; Marcus Welby, M.D.)
  15. Mideast / Fighting
  16. USSR -West Germany / Analysis
  17. (Commercial: The Mod Squad.)
  18. Tricia Nixon
  19. Shirley Temple Black
  20. (Commercial: Pepsi-Cola; Lay's Potato Chips.)
  21. Commentary (Nixon and Vietnam)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1969
  1. Black Panthers-Police / California / Illinois Killings
  2. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Scripto Lighters.)
  3. Vietnam / South Vietnam Victory
  4. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley
  5. Vietnam / My Lai / England
  6. Vietnam / My Lai / Dong
  7. Vietnam / Pullouts
  8. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  9. USSR -West Germany
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  11. Auto Pollution / Nader / General Motors
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Nixon News Conference
  14. Robberies / White House
  15. American Farm Bureau
  16. Foreign Aid / House
  17. Defense Funds
  18. (Commercial: American Motors Javelin.)
  19. Violence Commission Report
  20. Sirhan
  21. Chicago 7 Trial
  22. Desegregation / Mississippi
  23. Astronauts / Whites / Borman
  24. Jet Crash
  25. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes; Personna Razor Blades.)
  26. Analysis (World Efforts)
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (No Location Given)
  2. Black Panthers-Police / California / Illinois Killings
  3. (Commercial: Wells Jewelry.)
  4. Violence Commission Report
  5. Chicago 7 Trial
  6. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  8. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  9. Vietnam / My Lai / Don / Graves
  10. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley / Mitchell / Studies
  11. Vietnam / Delta
  12. Draft Evaders
  13. Vietnam / Withdrawals
  14. Press Conference
  15. (Commercial: Homelite Chain Saws; Alpo Dog Food.)
  16. Pension Tax
  17. UMW / Presidential Election
  18. Sirhan
  19. California Waves
  20. (Commercial: Association of Am Railroads.)
  21. Defense Funds
  22. Desegregation / Mississippi
  23. Day Care Centers
  24. West Germany-USSR
  25. Rock Concert / California
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. Rat Race / California
  28. Good Night

December 9, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / Withdrawals
  3. Vietnam / Rogers / Laird / Vietnamization
  4. Mideast / Egypt-USSR
  5. Mideast / US
  6. Mideast / Fighting
  7. (Commercial: Winston Cigarettes.)
  8. Tax Reform Bill / Nixon / Cong.
  9. (Commercial: Rolfs' Leather Accessories.)
  10. Vietnam / My Lai / Hearing
  11. Violence Commission / Panthers
  12. Chicago 7 Trial
  13. Kopechne Autopsy
  14. (Commercial: The Mod Squad; Mogen David Wines.)
  15. Pornography / United States / Denmark
  16. Birth Control
  17. Abortion
  18. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  19. Cuba / Sugar Crop
  20. (Commercial: American Motors Ambassador.)
  21. Commentary (US and Vietnam)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform Bill / Senate
  3. Salaries and Prices
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Gold Prices
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  7. Nixon / Dinner / Vietnam Progress Report / Cuts
  8. USSR / Vietnam
  9. Gardner
  10. Black Attorneys
  11. (Commercial: Mobil Gasoline; True Cigarettes.)
  12. Vietnam / Viet Cong Raids
  13. Vietnam / My Lai / House Study
  14. Vietnam / My Lai / Ad
  15. (Commercial: Samsonite Luggage.)
  16. Vietnam / Rogers-Laird
  17. Mideast / USSR -Egypt / Fighting
  18. Cuba / Americans
  19. (Commercial: Olivetti Underwood Electric Typewriters.)
  20. Birth Control
  21. Abortion / Washington, DC
  22. Air Pollution / Auto Manufacturers
  23. Drugs-Rock Music
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Nixon / Vietnamization
  3. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  4. Vietnam / Withdrawal
  5. Vietnam / My Lai / House Study
  6. Vietnam / Fighting
  7. (Commercial: Metropolitan Life Insurance; Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  8. Black Panthers / Repercussions / Illinois / California
  9. Nixon / Violence Commission / Black Attorneys
  10. Tax Reform Bill
  11. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shaves; Williams `Lectric Shave; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  12. Kopechne Autopsy
  13. Tate Murders / Cult Indictment
  14. Chicago 7 Trial / Testimony
  15. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Dristan Tablets.)
  16. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  17. Mideast
  18. UMW
  19. Pop. Control
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Tobacco Road Revisited / Georgia
  22. Good Night

December 10, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Vietnam / My Lai / Army Study
  3. Vietnam / My Lai / Cong. Study
  4. Vietnam / My Lai / Carter
  5. Vietnam / Casualties
  6. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  7. Kopechne Autopsy
  8. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  9. Mideast / United Nations
  10. Mideast / United Nations Observers
  11. Mideast / USSR -Egypt
  12. (Commercial: Ideal Toss Across Game; American Motors Ambassador.)
  13. Campus Unrest/ Ohio
  14. Black Panthers / Funeral
  15. Panthers /Study
  16. Trials / Panthers / Tate Murders
  17. Gambling
  18. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  19. Ohio Senate
  20. President Breakfast
  21. Diphtheria / Florida
  22. Rogers and Ashe
  23. (Commercial: Jimmy Durante Presents The Lennon Sisters Hour.")
  24. Commentary (Mideast)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform Bill / Senate
  3. Inflation / Robertson
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Dristan Nasal Mist.)
  6. LBJ Visit
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Studies / Westmoreland / G.I.
  8. Vietnam / POWs / Thuy
  9. Vietnam / Casualties / B-52's / Goldwater / Fulbright
  10. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Aqua Velva After Shaves.)
  11. Mafia / IRS / Mitchell
  12. Air Force Kickbacks
  13. Ley
  14. UMW Election
  15. Air Pollution / Ford Plan
  16. Diphtheria / Florida
  17. Campus Unrest / Ohio
  18. Kopechne Autopsy
  19. (Commercial: Glad Trash Bags; Prestone Anti-Freeze.)
  20. Tate Murders / Court
  21. Apollo XII
  22. United Nations / Mideast
  23. Dahomey
  24. Libya
  25. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme.)
  26. On The Road (Rural Mailman)
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / My Lai / 2 Studies
  3. Vietnam / My Lai / ACLU
  4. Vietnam / Casualties / Philippine Troops
  5. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes; Gain Detergent.)
  6. Kopechne Autopsy / Pennsylvania
  7. Tate Murders
  8. Black Panthers / Chicago Killings / Reaction
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19 Cereal; Anacin Tablets; Primatene Mist.)
  10. Campus Unrest / Ohio
  11. Memphis Strikes / School Board / Hospital
  12. Mafia / IRS
  13. Tax Reform Bill
  14. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  15. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  16. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  17. NATO
  18. Venice / Floods
  19. Vietnam / Goldwater
  20. LBJ-Nixon
  21. Ohio Senate
  22. Ley
  23. UMW Election
  24. Integration / Mississippi
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Apollo XII Release
  27. Good Night

December 11, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (No Location Given)
  2. Cong. Bills / Taxes / Civil Rights
  3. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  4. Mideast
  5. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Habib
  6. Vietnam / Pullout / Casualties
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / House Study / Rivers
  8. Vietnam / My Lai / Mitchell
  9. Vietnam / My Lai / ACLU
  10. (Commercial: This Is Tom Jones.)
  11. Nixon / LBJ / Foreign Policy
  12. (Commercial: Revlon Intimate Perfume and Pub Cologne; The Lawrence Welk Show.")
  13. Utah Accident
  14. Diphtheria
  15. Medical Research / Cuts /Centers / California / Maryland/New York
  16. (Commercial: Rolf's Leather Accessories.)
  17. Kopechne Inquest
  18. Space Scientist
  19. Glenn
  20. Japan / Election / Television
  21. (Commercial: The FBI.)
  22. Commentary (Casualties Error)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform Bill / Senate Reaction
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Prell Shampoo; Biz Pre-Soaker.)
  5. LBJ-Nixon
  6. Nerve Gas
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / House Study
  8. Vietnam / Casualties / Prisoners of War Release / Fighting / Saint-Paul
  9. Vietnam / Thieu / Neutrality
  10. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  11. South Korea / Hijacking
  12. Mideast / Fighting
  13. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes; Mobil Gasoline.)
  14. Ohio Senate Race
  15. US-Mexico / Drugs
  16. Black Panthers / Illinois Killings
  17. Campus Unrest / Harvard
  18. Robinson / Race
  19. Voting Rights Bill
  20. Draft
  21. (Commercial: American Motors Rebel Wagon.)
  22. Kopechne Inquest
  23. Mid-Air Crash / Repercussions
  24. Sirhan
  25. Tate Murders / Manson
  26. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Bronkaid Tablets and Mist.)
  27. Agnew Film
  28. Analysis (Administration On Ed.)
  29. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Reform Bill
  3. LBJ-Nixon Visit
  4. General Electric Co., Inc. Strike
  5. (Commercial: Wells' Jewelry.)
  6. Vietnam / Casualties
  7. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Release / Thieu / My Lai
  8. Vietnam / My Lai / House Study / Medina
  9. Vietnam / My Lai / ACLU
  10. Vietnam / My Lai / Mitchell
  11. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  12. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  13. Kopechne Inquest
  14. Chicago 7 Trial
  15. Tate Murders / Cult
  16. Mafia / Newark / IRS
  17. (Commercial: McDonald's Restaurants; True Cigarettes.)
  18. Voting Rights Bill
  19. Panther Killings / Cong. Study
  20. Panther Killings / California Protest / Views
  21. (Commercial: Metropolitan Life Insurance.)
  22. Agnew
  23. Ohio Senate
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. Computer Problem
  26. Good Night

December 12, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform Bill / Agnew
  3. Voting Rights Bill / Senate Dissent
  4. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  5. US-China, P.R.
  6. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Christmas Messages
  7. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Wives
  8. (Commercial: Whitman's Golden Books and Busy Aprons.)
  9. Vietnam / My Lai / Mitchell
  10. Vietnam / My Lai / House Study
  11. (Commercial: The Lawrence Welk Show; The Brady Bunch.)
  12. December Moratorium / Tactics
  13. Violence Report / Domestic Problems
  14. Chicago 7 Trial / Ginsberg
  15. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines.)
  16. Bombs / Italy / P.R.
  17. Original Virginia
  18. Foster Grandparents
  19. (Commercial: The FBI.)
  20. Commentary (Voting Rights)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Violence Report
  3. Violence / Embassies
  4. Violence / Crime
  5. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Beer; Panasonic Radios.)
  6. POW-MIA Wives / Nixon
  7. Vietnam / My Lai /-Rivers / Mitchell
  8. Vietnam / Philippines / Gagging
  9. US-China, P.R.
  10. Greece
  11. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  12. Apollo XII / Film
  13. Agnew / Tax Reform Bill
  14. Housing Bill
  15. Anti-Poverty Plan
  16. Defense Funds / Fulbright
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  19. Voting Rights Bill
  20. Black Panthers Shoot-Out / Reenactment
  21. Cleaver
  22. Chicago 7 Trial
  23. Italy / Blasts
  24. Puerto Rico / Blasts
  25. USSR / Grigorenko
  26. (Commercial: Desert Flower Scents; Old Spice Scents.)
  27. Analysis (Pol. Rhetoric)
  28. Steinmark / Cancer
  29. ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) / Nativity Scene
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Violence Report / Recommendations / Nixon
  3. Crime
  4. Panther Killings / Studies / Versions
  5. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; True Cigarettes.)
  6. Vietnam / My Lai / Rivers' Committee Study
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Thieu
  8. Vietnam / My Lai / Bernhardt / Mitchell
  9. Prisoners of War Wives / Nixon
  10. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets; Borden Mystik Tapes.)
  11. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  12. Greece / Repression
  13. Foreign Aid
  14. Mideast
  15. Bombings / P.R. / Italy
  16. (Commercial: Absorbine Arthritic Pain Formula.)
  17. Poverty Agency Bill
  18. Chicago 7 Trial
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Apollo XII / News Conference
  21. Good Night

December 13, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1969
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• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 14, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 15, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1969
  1. Special Report (Washington, DC)
  2. Nixon Speech / Vietnam / Troop Withdrawals
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  4. Vietnam / Troops / South Vietnam
  5. Vietnam / Domestic Squabble
  6. Vietnam / Vietnamization
  7. Vietnam / US-Laos
  8. (Commercial: Almond Joy and Caravel Candy Bars.)
  9. Supreme Court / Desegregation / Clubs / Schools
  10. Black Demands / Panthers / Illinois
  11. Civil Rights / Fortas
  12. (Commercial: Salem Cigarettes.)
  13. Social Security
  14. ABC / Poll / Money / Priorities
  15. (Commercial: Marcus Welby, M.D.)
  16. White House Theatre / Hope
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1969
  1. Senate Amendment / Southeast Asia
  2. Vietnam / Nixon Speech
  3. US-Far East
  4. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets.)
  5. Civil Rights / Fortas
  6. Supreme Court / Discrimination / Housing
  7. Social Security
  8. Industrial Production
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; True Cigarettes.)
  11. White Curfew / Vivian / Illinois
  12. Panther Killings / Study
  13. Mideast
  14. Panama
  15. Czechoslovakia
  16. (Commercial: Drive Detergent.)
  17. Bridge Dedication / 1967 Tragedy
  18. Nixon Christmas
  19. Sextuplets
  20. Limbs Reattached
  21. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  22. Analysis (Troop Withdrawal)
  23. Vietnam / Simpson
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Nixon Speech / Pullout
  3. Vietnam / Troops / Thompson
  4. Senate / Laos and Thailand
  5. (Commercial: Crest Toothpaste.)
  6. Vietnam / Fighting / Simpson / Pacification
  7. Vietnam / Veterans Administration Hospital / Senate / California
  8. (Commercial: Old Spice Burley Cologne; Desert Flower Scents.)
  9. Vietnam / South Vietnam Dissent / Third Force
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol Iron Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  12. Supreme Court / Discrimination
  13. Supreme Court / Integration
  14. Desegregation / Department of Health, Education And Welfare Director
  15. White Curfew
  16. Panthers / Bombs / Killings
  17. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Dristan Tablets.)
  18. Vietnam / My Lai / Laird / Court-Martial
  19. Industrial Production
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Wife Clause
  22. Good Night

December 16, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Troop Cuts / Laird
  3. Vietnam / Infiltration
  4. Vietnam / Tet Offensive / Chinese Ghetto
  5. Vietnam / Thompson
  6. (Commercial: Fem-Iron Tablets; Nikoban Smoking Deterrent.)
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Photo
  8. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley Court-Martial
  9. (Commercial: Room 222.)
  10. Mideast / Egypt Reports / Israel Aid
  11. (Commercial: The Courtship. of Eddie's Father; Shell Gasoline.)
  12. Integration / Busing / Senate
  13. MIRV Def. / Poseidon Test
  14. (Commercial: The Busy Body [Movie].)
  15. Mafia / New Jersey Indictments
  16. Mafia / Boxing / New York
  17. Christmas Tree / Nixon
  18. (Commercial: This Is Tom Jones.)
  19. Commentary (Vietnam and Peace)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Organized Crime Crackdown / New Jersey / Wiretaps
  3. (Commercial: American Motors Rebel Wagon.)
  4. Vietnam / Withdrawal / Thompson
  5. Vietnam / Pullout / North Vietnam / Thieu / Dong
  6. Vietnam / Laird / Draft / Tour
  7. Vietnam / Senate Ban
  8. Def. Budgets
  9. Berlin Talks
  10. Libya
  11. Nigeria-Biafra
  12. Panama
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  14. Vietnam / Calley Court-Martial / Publicity
  15. Vietnam / My Lai / Calley Def, / Georgia
  16. Vietnam / Vet Problems
  17. Limbs Reattached
  18. Gun Control Loophole
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  21. United Nations / Nuclear Arms
  22. Analysis (Vietnam and Nixon)
  23. Housing Test
  24. White Curfew
  25. Tate Murders
  26. Jail Bail
  27. (Commercial: Mobil Gasoline.)
  28. National Christmas Tree
  29. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Organized Crime Fight / New Jersey / Lacey / Wilson
  3. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Dristan Tablets.)
  4. Defense Bill Amendment
  5. Vietnam / Draft / Laird / Toxins / Troops
  6. Vietnam / My Lai / Galley Court-Martial
  7. Veterans Administration Hospitals / Senate
  8. Vietnam / Casualties
  9. Vietnam / Eaton
  10. (Commercial: Tide Detergent; Lava Soap.)
  11. Chicago 7 Trial
  12. Tate Murders
  13. Integration / Fund Cuts
  14. White Curfew
  15. Bobby Seale
  16. (Commercial: Dristan Nasal Mist; American Railroad Association)
  17. Christmas / White House, / South Vietnam
  18. Hanging / Britain
  19. USSR / Def.
  20. Nigeria-Biafra
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Good Night

December 17, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Newark Indictments
  3. Prison Hostages / Tennessee
  4. Organized Crime / New Jersey / Newark / Cahill
  5. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines.)
  6. Vietnam / Infiltration / Bu Dop Road
  7. (Commercial: The Flying Nun; The Courtship. of Eddie's Father"; "Room 222.")
  8. Railroad Strike
  9. Economy / Inflation / Tight Money
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Speidel Watches; British Sterling Cologne; "The Busybody" [Movie].)
  12. Agnew Tour / Coverage
  13. Nixon Administration / Progress
  14. Desegregation / Cong.
  15. (Commercial: Teflon Coated Pans; Du Pont Lucite Paints.)
  16. Tricia Nixon / Christmas
  17. Christmas / Deaf
  18. Television Wedding
  19. (Commercial: The Brady Bunch.)
  20. Commentary (Parable On American)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Newark Indictments
  3. (Commercial: American Motors Rebel Wagon.)
  4. Department of Health, Education And Welfare Bill / Integration
  5. Inflation / Nixon
  6. C-5A
  7. (Commercial: Swift's Premium Turkeys; Bell and Howell Cameras.)
  8. Vietnam / Infiltration / NLF / Massacres
  9. Panama
  10. United Nations / New York City
  11. Railroad Strike
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner and Klear Floor Wax.)
  14. Prison Hostages / Tennessee
  15. Panther Killings / Panther Version
  16. Douglas
  17. Morgenthau
  18. UFO Study
  19. Christmas / Mackle
  20. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  21. Analysis (Bill of Rights)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Newark Indictments
  3. Pol. Maneuver / Morgenthau Post / Furor
  4. (Commercial: Vivarin Stimulant Tablets; Cheer Detergent.)
  5. Vietnam / My Lai
  6. Vietnam / Infiltration / Thompson
  7. Vietnam / North Vietnam Destruction
  8. (Commercial: Desert Flower Scents; Old Spice Scents; Borden Mystik Tapes.)
  9. Desegregation / Senate
  10. Domestic Plans
  11. Water Pollution / Trash / Lake Michigan
  12. German Measles / Vaccines
  13. (Commercial: True Cigarettes.)
  14. Economy
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Mideast / Fighting / Israel
  17. Good Night

December 18, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Casualties / Arizona
  3. Vietnam / Goldwater
  4. (Commercial: L & M Cigarettes.)
  5. Mideast / Fighting / Israeli Army
  6. US-Turkey
  7. (Commercial: This Is Tom Jones.)
  8. Agnew Criticism / Media Meeting / Poll
  9. (Commercial: Rolf's Leather Accessories; The Ghost and Mrs. Muir"; "That Girl"; "Bewitched.")
  10. Newark Indictments / Reaction
  11. (Commercial: Arrid Deodorant.)
  12. Economy / Burns
  13. Wholesale Prices
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Alcatraz / Indians
  16. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines.)
  17. Commentary (American's Needs)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Goldwater / Casualties / Talks
  3. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Economy / Burns
  6. Wholesale Prices
  7. Medicare
  8. Senate Work / 3 Bills
  9. (Commercial: Reynolds Wrap.)
  10. Analysis (Economy)
  11. Germany
  12. Death Penalty
  13. (Commercial: Vivarin Stimulant Tablets; Aqua Velva After Shaves.)
  14. Chicago 7 Trial / Def.
  15. Black Panthers
  16. Newark Indictments / Addonizio
  17. Fires / New York / North Carolina
  18. Space Quarantine
  19. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  20. On The Road (Man and His Mountain)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Desegregation / Georgia / Reaction / Administration Plan
  3. Desegregation / Cong.
  4. School Board / Blacks
  5. Bible Readings
  6. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets.)
  7. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  8. Vietnam / My Lai
  9. Vietnam / First Infantry / Casualties
  10. Vietnam / Goldwater / North Vietnam Work
  11. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  13. Pesticides Ban / West Germany / United States / South Vietnam
  14. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes; Secret Deodorant.)
  15. Economy / Prices
  16. Economy / Burns
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Abortion / Koome / Washington
  19. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Tablets; Dentu-Creme.)
  20. Gallup Poll / Vietnam
  21. Draft Deserter / Meeting
  22. Good Night

December 19, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1969
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Economy / Cost of Living
  3. Tax Reform Bill / Long / Harris
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  6. Year's End / Review
  7. (Commercial: The Brady Bunch.)
  8. Black Panthers-Police / Study
  9. Black Panthers / Leaders / Aims
  10. Desegregation / Louisiana
  11. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines; Jimmy Durante Presents The Lennon Sisters Hour.")
  12. Trade Embargo
  13. Universitys.-Turkey
  14. Mideast / Fighting
  15. Arab Summit Meeting
  16. (Commercial: The FBI.)
  17. Pollution / Water / Oyster Shells
  18. (Commercial: Marcus Welby, M.D.)
  19. Commentary (Season's Greetings)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform Bill / Congress / Provisions
  3. Department of Health, Education And Welfare Bill
  4. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  5. US-China, P.R.
  6. Vietnam / Rocket Attack
  7. Vietnam / Deal
  8. Vietnam / South Vietnam Ambassador / White House Bus.
  9. Prisoners of War Airlift
  10. US-Turkey
  11. US-Libya
  12. (Commercial: Scripto Lighters; Mobil Gasoline.)
  13. Cost of Living
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Black Panthers-Police / FBI and Federal Study
  16. Panthers-Police Study / Reaction
  17. Students For A Democratic Society Violence / Grand Jury
  18. (Commercial: Bold Detergent; Crisco Oil.)
  19. Newark Indictments
  20. Cigarette Ad.
  21. (Commercial: Macleans Toothpaste; Venture Hairdressing.)
  22. Mideast / Fighting / Lebanon
  23. Department of Health, Education And Welfare Bill
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City)
  2. Cost of Living
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Tax Reform Bill / Facets / Reaction
  5. Cong. Bills
  6. (Commercial: Secret Deodorant.)
  7. Black Panthers-Police / Federal Study / Reaction
  8. Desegregation / Louisiana / Georgia
  9. (Commercial: Metropolitan Life Insurance.)
  10. Vietnam / North Vietnam Tactics / Destruction
  11. US-China, P.R.
  12. Okinawa / Labor
  13. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  14. Mideast
  15. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Vicks NyQuil Cold Medicine.)
  16. Newark Mayor
  17. Germany
  18. Chicago 7 Trial
  19. Foreign Aid
  20. Cigarette Ad.
  21. Uganda
  22. Biafra / Children
  23. Good Night

December 20, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 21, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 22, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel / Arab Conference
  3. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
  4. (Commercial: Johnson's Pledge Dusting Wax and Klear Floor Wax.)
  5. Air Crashes / South Vietnam / California / Nevada / F-111
  6. F-111 / Test Flight
  7. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  8. Vietnam / First American Killed / Duc Hoa / Tennessee
  9. (Commercial: The Mod Squad; Mogen David Wines.)
  10. Congress / Christmas Recess / Bills / Ford
  11. Pollution / Engine Research
  12. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  13. Panther Indictment
  14. Brinks' Robbery
  15. Cinema Trends / Protest
  16. (Commercial: The Flying Nun; The Courtship. of Eddie's Father"; "Room 222.")
  17. Commentary
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Congress / Tax Reform / Philadelphia Plan
  3. (Commercial: One-a-Day Vitamins; Alka-Seltzer.)
  4. Mideast / Arab Summit / P.L.O.
  5. Mideast / US-Israel Relations
  6. Switzerland / Commandos
  7. Thant / Big 4 / Vietnam
  8. Vietnam / Air Crash
  9. Vietnam / Thieu Plot / Protest For
  10. Vietnam / Thuy / POWs
  11. (Commercial: Mogen David Wines; Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) / New Talks
  13. Poland-West Germany
  14. Devlin Trial / Northern Ireland
  15. Panther Indictment
  16. Morgenthau
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Kodak Cameras.)
  19. Tate-La Bianca Murders / Pleas
  20. Jet Crash / California
  21. F-111 Crash / Nevada
  22. Poison Gas
  23. Burial Request
  24. Brink's Robbery
  25. (Commercial: Aqua-Velva After-Shaves; Williams `Lectric Shave.)
  26. Alan Bean Day
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Reform Bill
  3. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) / New Talks / Reaction
  4. (Commercial: American Railroad Association)
  5. Air Crash / California
  6. Tate-La Bianca Murders
  7. Black Panthers / IRS / Bell
  8. Philadelphia Plan
  9. Morgenthau Resigns
  10. Space Plans
  11. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  12. Devlin Sentence / Northern Ireland
  13. Mideast
  14. Air Crash / South Vietnam
  15. Prisoners of War Gifts / Perot
  16. (Commercial: Crest Toothpaste; Zest Soap; Old Spice Burley Cologne.)
  17. Prison System / Kansas
  18. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; One-a-Day Vitamins.)
  19. Oil Leak / California
  20. F-111 Crash
  21. Brinks' Robbery
  22. Poison Gas
  23. Ginsbergs
  24. Sternberg Dies
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Cats and Dogs Affair / Chile
  27. Good Night

December 23, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. For. Affairs / Rogers / Mideast / Vietnam
  3. Mideast / Arab Summit
  4. Mideast / Hate Taught
  5. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets; One-a-Day Vitamins.)
  6. 91st Cong.
  7. Dodd
  8. (Commercial: The Mod Squad.)
  9. Vietnam / Cease-Fire
  10. American POWs / Gifts / Wives / Visit
  11. (Commercial: Arrid Deodorant; Winston Cigarettes.)
  12. Chicago 7 Trial / Hoffman
  13. Prisons / Parole / Education Plan/ Florida.
  14. (Commercial: Room 222.)
  15. Rusk Appointment
  16. Hijacking
  17. Oil Leaks / California
  18. (Commercial: Frito-Lay Snacks.)
  19. Commentary (Rusk)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Arab Summit / Rogers / USSR / Special
  3. Vietnam / Mansfield
  4. Vietnam / Truces
  5. Libya
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Lysol Spray Disinfectant.)
  7. 91st Cong.
  8. Congress / Nixon
  9. Dodd
  10. (Commercial: Mobil Gasoline; Kent Cigarettes.)
  11. Vietnam / Perot Plans / Thuy
  12. Vietnam / POWs / Women Visit
  13. Panther Inquest
  14. Oil Leak / California
  15. Pesticide Report
  16. Poison Gas
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Norelco Electric Shavers.)
  19. Parole Rules
  20. On The Road (Burglary Haven)
  21. Mao / Vatican
  22. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  23. Israel / Black Jews
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Truce / Scott / Rogers / Thieu
  3. Vietnam / POWs / Peace Organization / Thuy
  4. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Wife
  5. (Commercial: Metropolitan Life Insurance.)
  6. Mideast / American Plan / USSR / Rogers / Meir / Arabs
  7. (Commercial: Dash Detergent; Joy Dishwashing Detergent.)
  8. 91st Cong.
  9. Philadelphia Plan / School Integration
  10. (Commercial: Vivarin Stimulant Tablets; Aqua-Velva After Shaves.)
  11. Prisons / Louisiana
  12. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  13. Chicago 7 Trial / Jury Member
  14. Pesticides
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Cyclamate Giveaway / California
  17. Good Night

December 24, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Cease-Fires
  3. Vietnam / Perot / Prisoners of War Families
  4. Vietnam / Perot / Prisoners of War Gifts
  5. Vietnam / POWs / Odell
  6. Vietnam / Robb
  7. (Commercial: American Railroad Association)
  8. Mideast / Fighting / Bridge
  9. Mideast / Bethlehem
  10. (Commercial: The Flying Nun; The Courtship. of Eddie's Father"; "Room 222.")
  11. Tate-La Bianca Murders / Manson
  12. (Commercial: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir; That Girl; "Bewitched"; "This Is Tom Jones.")
  13. Economy / Nixon
  14. Vice President / Asian Tour / Nixon
  15. (Commercial: It Takes A Thief.)
  16. School Lunches
  17. General Electric Co., Inc. Strike / Massachusetts
  18. Christmas Spirit / California / Wisconsin / Japan
  19. (Commercial: The Brady Bunch.)
  20. Commentary (Jesus)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Fighting / Arab Conference
  3. Vietnam / Truces / Deaths / Anti-War Rally
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  5. Vietnam / Paris Trip / POWs
  6. Prisoners of War Letters / California / Michigan
  7. C.O. Status / Decision
  8. (Commercial: Camay Soaps; Crisco Oil.)
  9. F-15 Contract / Seamans
  10. F-111 Mishap
  11. Tate-La Bianca Murders / Manson
  12. School Lunches
  13. Gulf Coast / Post-Hurricane
  14. Spandau Prisoner
  15. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  16. Analysis (Christianity and Its Message)
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1969
  1. Vietnam / Saigon Protection
  2. Vietnam / War Protest
  3. Vietnam / My Lai
  4. Agnew Trip / Nixon
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid.)
  6. Hunger / Mayer
  7. Mideast / Arab Conference / Arafat / Nasser
  8. Bethlehem
  9. Biafra / Christmas
  10. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  11. Economy / Controls
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Christmas Prices
  14. Manson Life / Tate-La Bianca Murders
  15. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.) Most of Commercial Deleted.
  16. F-15 Contract
  17. Prisons / Parole / Washington
  18. (Commercial: Gain Detergent.)
  19. Conscientious Objection
  20. Perot Plans
  21. Prisoners of War Letter / California
  22. Good Night

December 25, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 26, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (No Location Given)
  2. Nixon / Budget / Speech
  3. LBJ Interview / Hubert H. Humphrey / Reflections
  4. (Commercial: The Mod Squad.)
  5. Vietnam / Truces
  6. Vietnam / Perot Plan / Prisoners of War Gifts
  7. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  8. Mideast / Fighting
  9. Mideast / American Plan / Israel
  10. Mideast / Al Fatah Hospital
  11. (Commercial: The Brady Bunch; American Railroad Association)
  12. Heart and Lungs Transplanted
  13. Dr. Shortage / Illinois
  14. Medicare
  15. (Commercial: The FBI.)
  16. Conroy Award / South Carolina
  17. (Commercial: The King and I [Movie].)
  18. Commentary (President)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1969
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Budget / Tax Bill
  3. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Beer; Kent Cigarettes.)
  4. Vietnam / My Lai / Board Study
  5. Medicare Incr. / Med. Aid / Health Insurance
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  8. Saint Joseph's Strike / Abernathy / Tennessee
  9. LBJ Interview
  10. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; One-a-Day Vitamins.)
  11. Vietnam / Truces / South Vietnam Air Force
  12. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Gifts
  13. Agnew
  14. 747 Landings
  15. Czechoslovakia Defectors
  16. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  17. Blind / Electronic Reading
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1969
  1. Nixon / Tax Reform Bill / Cuts
  2. Nixon / Department of Health, Education And Welfare and Mine Safety Bills
  3. Medicare
  4. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets.)
  5. Vietnam / Pullout / Truces / My Lai / Perot
  6. (Commercial: Williams' `Lectric Shave; Nikoban Smoking Deterrent.)
  7. Mideast
  8. Biafra-Nigeria
  9. (Commercial; Metropolitan Life Insurance; Dentu-Creme.)
  10. Heroin Addicts and Treatment / New York City
  11. (Commercial: Prell Shampoo; Zest Soap.)
  12. Agnew Trip / Japan
  13. Sutton
  14. Christmas Sales
  15. Rock Festival / Florida
  16. Nixon Speech
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. LBJ Interview
  19. Good Night

December 27, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 28, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1969
  1. No broadcasts today

December 29, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Mideast / French Gunboats / Israel
  3. Mideast / Gunboats / Israeli Reaction
  4. Mideast / Gunboats / Meir / Nasser / Fighting
  5. (Commercial: The Mod Squad.)
  6. Nixon / Work / Mine Safety Bill / Widows
  7. Agnew Trip / Philippines
  8. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  9. Draft
  10. Vietnam / Truces
  11. Vietnam / Ambush / Howard K. Smith Help
  12. (Commercial: The Courtship. of Eddie's Father; Room 222.)
  13. Ray Plea / Solitary Confinement
  14. Panthers / ACLU
  15. Rusk Appointment
  16. (Commercial: American Railroad Association)
  17. Pollution / Muskie / Seminars
  18. Weather
  19. (Commercial: Camel Cigarettes; Prince Albert Tobacco.)
  20. Commentary (Japan)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1969
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Agnew Trip / Philippines
  3. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner and Klear Floor Wax.)
  4. Vietnam / Truce and Violations / Marshall
  5. South Vietnam Censorship
  6. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes; Mobil Gasoline.)
  7. Nixon / Bills
  8. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) / Nixon / Smith / Senate Panel
  9. French Gunboats / Israel
  10. Weapons Cost Overrun
  11. Draft
  12. Rusk Appointment
  13. Ray Plea / Solitary Isolation
  14. (Commercial: Vivarin Stimulant Tablets; Williams' `Lectric Shave.)
  15. Railroad Hazards / Accidents
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
  18. Analysis (1970's)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Nixon / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) / Bills
  3. Agnew Trip / Philippines
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Serutan Laxative.)
  5. Vietnam / South Vietnam Government / Casualties / Marshall / My Lai
  6. Youth / Rock Concert / Ohio College
  7. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  8. ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) / Panthers
  9. Ray Plea / Solitary Confinement
  10. Chicago 7 Trial / Hoffman
  11. Saint Joseph's Strike / Tennessee
  12. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  13. Mideast / French Gunboats
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Heroin Addiction / New York City Youth
  16. Good Night

December 30, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Bills / Tax Reform
  3. Home Loans
  4. Demo. / 1969 / Harris
  5. Def. Overrun
  6. (Commercial: Johnson's Klear Floor Wax and Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  7. Vietnam / Truces
  8. POWs / Peace Talks / North Vietnam / Perot Gifts
  9. (Commercial: American Railroad Association)
  10. French Gunboats
  11. Agnew Visit / Philippines
  12. (Commercial: Gidget Grows Up [Movie]; Savings and Loan Association)
  13. Chicago 7 Trial
  14. Oklahoma Seaport
  15. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  16. Flu / Britain
  17. Gen. Practitioners / Pennsylvania Plan
  18. (Commercial: Marcus Welby, M.D.)
  19. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. No Video
  3. Nixon / Tax Reform Bill / Bills
  4. Democrats / Harris
  5. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  6. NASA Cuts
  7. Navy Funds / Proxmire / Rule
  8. Chicago 7 Trial / Hoffman
  9. Home Loans
  10. (Commercial: Gain Detergent.)
  11. Vietnam / Truces / Thieu and Assembly
  12. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  13. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Gifts / Perot
  14. Rohan / Mosque Fire
  15. Mideast / French Gunboats
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Bronkaid Tablets and Mist.)
  17. Religious Conference / Work / Georgia
  18. Cohn Case
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  21. On The Road (Child Rodeo)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Hoffa
  3. Tax Reform Bill / Nixon
  4. Coal Mine Bill / Nixon
  5. Defense Funds / Proxmire Committee
  6. General Motors Corporation Prices
  7. Economy
  8. (Commercial: Safeguard Soap.)
  9. POWs / Perot / MIA Wives / Peace Talks / Habib
  10. Vietnam / Thieu Government
  11. Mideast / French Gunboats
  12. Mosque Burning / Rohan
  13. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes.)
  14. Chicago 7 Trial / Hoffman
  15. Police Gift / Michigan
  16. (Commercial: One-a-Day Vitamins; Alka-Seltzer.)
  17. Agnew
  18. Cohn
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Kennedy
  21. British Debt
  22. Campus Change / Minnesota / Texas / Ohio / Alabama / Illinois / Missouri
  23. Good Night

December 31, 1969

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1969
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. My Lai / Mitchell / Background
  3. Vietnam Heroes / Sharp / Poolaw
  4. (Commercial: The Courtship. of Eddie's Father.)
  5. Mideast / French Gunboats
  6. Mideast / Fighting / Cairo Television
  7. Mideast / Israeli Ire
  8. (Commercial: Room 222.)
  9. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Gifts / Truce
  10. Agnew Trip / Vietnam / Philippines
  11. Philippines / Marcos Giveaway
  12. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Tablets; One-a-Day Vitamins; "This Is Tom Jones.")
  13. Domestic Funds
  14. Military Funds / Proxmire
  15. NASA Cuts
  16. Education Funds
  17. School Desegregation
  18. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  19. USSR / New Year
  20. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  21. Commentary (1960's)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1969
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. French Gunboats
  3. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer.)
  4. Vietnam / Truces
  5. Agnew Visit
  6. Vietnam / Thieu and Opposition
  7. Abrams
  8. Vietnam / Perot Gifts
  9. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Nursers.)
  10. My Lai / Mitchell / Calley
  11. Vietnam / Poolaw
  12. Hoffa
  13. General Electric Co., Inc. Strike / Connecticut
  14. Desegregation Deadline
  15. Interest Rates
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Hawaii Volcano
  18. Seale
  19. (Commercial: Bravura After Shave and Cologne; Sheaffer Pens and Desk Sets.)
  20. FDA / Ley
  21. Cancer Fight / Talman
  22. Freedom of Press / Vice President
  23. (Commercial: Buick Le Sabre.)
  24. Coward Honor
  25. Analysis (World and Resolutions)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1969
  1. Introduction Chet Huntley (No Location Given)
  2. Desegregation / Administration / Supreme Court
  3. Desegregation / Mississippi
  4. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer.)
  5. Agnew Trip
  6. My Lai / Mitchell / Calley
  7. Vietnam / Poolaw
  8. Vietnam / Deserters
  9. Vietnam / Thieu
  10. (Commercial: Crest Toothpaste.)
  11. Mideast / French Gunboats and Weapons
  12. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes; Pro-Slim Diet Wafers.)
  13. Chicago 7 Trial
  14. Campus Morality / Alabama / Florida / Texas / Minnesota
  15. Cigarette Ad.
  16. Anti-Poverty Plan
  17. Seale
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Long Hair / Bias
  20. Good Night

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