January 1971 Broadcast Index

Evening News

January 1, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Casualties / Anti-Americanism
  3. Middle East / Eban Speech
  4. Pope Paul Speech / Announcement
  5. (Commercial: The Partridge Family.)
  6. World War II / Documents / Warsaw
  7. Poland / Wage Increases
  8. (Commercial: Goodwill Industries; Hire The Handicapped.)
  9. Coal Mine / Blast
  10. No-Fault Insurance / Massachusetts / Puerto Rico
  11. (Commercial: The FBI; National Heart Fdtn.)
  12. Snowfall / Washington, DC / Congress
  13. Football / Bowl Games
  14. (Commercial: The Young Lawyers.)
  15. Cigarette Advertising / Television Ban
  16. (Commercial: State Employment Service.)
  17. Commentary (Good News)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Casualties / Cease-Fire Violations
  3. South Vietnam - United States Patrol Boat Exchange
  4. (Commercial: McDonald's.)
  5. Poland / Church - State Cooperation
  6. Vatican Announcement
  7. British-Decimal System
  8. (Commercial: Pillsbury Flour; Pillsbury Pies.)
  9. Military Spying On Civilians
  10. Nixon Holiday
  11. (Commercial: Geritol: Williams `Lectric Shave.)
  12. Snowfall / New York City Firemen Contract
  13. Vietnam / Donut Dollies
  14. (Commercial: Nescafe.)
  15. Midi Skirt
  16. Cigarette / Advertising / Television Ban
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 1, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

January 2, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 2, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 2, 1971
  1. Introduction Mike Wallace (New York City)
  2. 91st Congress
  3. President / Bills
  4. (Commercial: Pontiac.)
  5. Soccer Fans Killed
  6. Coal Mine / Blast
  7. (Commercial: McDonald's.)
  8. Vietnam / Truce Ends / South Vietnam - Cambodia Incident
  9. Mideast Incident
  10. Black GI Housing Overseas
  11. (Commercial: Chuck Wagon Dog Food.)
  12. Derek Sanderson
  13. (Commercial: Visine; Sinerest.)
  14. Retiring Congressmen
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 2, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

January 3, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 3, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 3, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 3, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Saigon Today / Viet Cong Proposal
  3. Coming Congressional Session
  4. (Commercial: National Heart Fdtn.)
  5. Plane Hijacking
  6. Indiana Informers Proposal
  7. Agnew On His Image
  8. McCormick Place Reopened
  9. Wrong IRS Phone Number
  10. (Commercial: State Employment Service; Telespot - Franciscan Communications Center.)
  11. South Africa / Apartheid
  12. Crucified Skeleton
  13. Meany ,,/ Nixon Domestic Policy
  14. Coal Mine Blast
  15. Navy Grooming Rules
  16. Middle East / Peace Talks
  17. Football Result
  18. (Commercial: United Service Organizations.)
  19. Oil Refinery / French Vineyards
  20. Items Harmful To Consumers
  21. Good Night

January 4, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Welfare
  3. Nixon / Blacks
  4. (Commercial: Keebler Saltines.)
  5. United States Aid Investigation
  6. Black Vietnam Awols / Military Racial Indictment
  7. (Commercial: Quality Motels.)
  8. Middle East / Peace Talks
  9. (Commercial: Jobs - National Alliance of Businessmen; American Sportsman".)
  10. Miami Explosion
  11. Coal Mine Blast / Aftermath
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Bras.)
  13. Low Prime Interest Rate
  14. Hearing / Canadian Min. Murder
  15. Snowfall
  16. Mustangs / Extinction
  17. (Commercial: Professional Bowlers Tour.)
  18. Commentary (President)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Film / Green Berets / Laird Inspection
  3. (Commercial: Jergen's Lotion; Potato Buds.)
  4. Nixon Activities
  5. Coal Mine Blast / Aftermath
  6. Snowstorm
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan.)
  8. Military Spying / Civilians
  9. Plane Hijacking
  10. Low Prime Interest Rate
  11. (Commercial: Savings And Loan Assns. )
  12. Middle East / Peace Talks / Sadat On Russian Involvement
  13. Hashish Use In Israel
  14. United States Aid Investigation
  15. (Commercial: Prell; Lava.)
  16. Saigon Zoo
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 4, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City); Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Middle E. / Peace Talks
  3. (Commercial: Absorbine Jr,)
  4. Typhoon Aid / Pakistan
  5. United States Aid Investigation
  6. USSR Scientists / Angela Davis
  7. Reagan / Welfare
  8. (Commercial: Arrid.)
  9. Prisoners of War Bargaining Plan
  10. Vietnam / Troop Withdrawals / Land Claims
  11. Fraternity Eviction
  12. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  13. Cigarette Ad. / Television Ban
  14. New York / SST
  15. Miami Explosion
  16. Philadelphia Hold Up
  17. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  18. Canadian Min. Death Confession
  19. Kidnapping / Fly
  20. Pittsburgh Teachers' Strike
  21. Muskie / West German Visit
  22. Virgin Islands / Gov.
  23. Gaillard / Cong.
  24. Prime Interest Rate
  25. Governor's Activities
  26. Good Night

January 5, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Treatment of Russians in US, Americans In USSR
  3. Jewish Russian Hijackers' Trial
  4. Middle E. / Peace Talks
  5. (Commercial: REA Express, Mental Health Association)
  6. US-USSR Cuba Base Agreement
  7. Nixon Meetings
  8. Nixon Anti-Strike Legislation
  9. (Commercial: Jack Benny; Savings and Loan Association)
  10. Angela Davis Arraigned
  11. John Wayne vs. Protesters
  12. (Commercial: Professional Bowlers' Tour; Wage and Hour Div., US Department of Labor; REA Express.)
  13. Vietnam / Activities / Troop Withdrawals
  14. Vietnam / Drug Use
  15. Green Beret Involvement End
  16. (Commercial: Quality Motel.)
  17. Flu Epidemic
  18. Anti-Cigarette Developments
  19. Chile Recognizes Communist China
  20. Communist China Ed.
  21. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  22. Commentary (Welfare Reform)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Middle E. / Peace Talks
  3. Treatment of Russians in US, Americans In USSR
  4. Russian Scientist To United States Conference
  5. Chile / Communist China
  6. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Poli-Grip.)
  7. POWs
  8. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Vietnam Troop Withdrawals
  10. President Nixon Activities
  11. Transportation Strike Legis.
  12. Tax Loop Hole
  13. Federal Housing Investigation
  14. Insurance Industry Crackdown
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Friskies Buffet; Coffee-Mate.)
  17. Army Spying Suit Dismissed
  18. Canadian Min. Murder Developments
  19. Angela Davis Arraigned
  20. John Wayne vs. Protesters
  21. (Commercial: Rice Krispies.)
  22. Analysis (President Nixon)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 5, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Middle E. / Peace Talks
  3. United States Russians, USSR Americans / USSR Trial
  4. Middle E. / Tourist Trade
  5. (Commercial: Alpo.)
  6. Nixon Activities
  7. Powell / Investigation
  8. Maddox / Auto.
  9. Pittsburgh / Strikes
  10. Influenza / Florida
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; NyQuil.)
  12. Laird Trip / United States Troop Withdrawals
  13. Vietnam War / My Lai
  14. Military Spying / Lawsuit
  15. Angela Davis / Arraignment
  16. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Vick's Cough Drops; Vivarin.)
  17. United States Aid Funds
  18. Hodgson Statement
  19. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior)
  20. Court of Appeals
  21. Chile / Communist China
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Around The World
  24. Good Night

January 6, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. USSR Plane Hijacking Trial Stopped
  3. (Commercial: The American Sportsman.)
  4. Def. Secretary, Pentagon Statements
  5. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  6. Vietnam / Report On V.D.
  7. (Commercial: Visine; Ben-Gay.)
  8. Government Housing Policies, Practices
  9. Military Aid Sales Figures Unknown
  10. (Commercial: Social Security; Professional Bowlers Tour.)
  11. Nixon On Congress
  12. Coal Mine Blast Hearing
  13. (Commercial: Planned Parenthood.)
  14. Muskie In Israel
  15. Army Nerve Gas Bungle
  16. Highway Death Statistics
  17. Former Boxing Champ Liston Dead
  18. (Commercial: The Odd Couple.)
  19. Commentary, President Nixon)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 6, 1971
  1. United States Vietnam Combat Role To End
  2. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  3. House Committee On United States Drug Use
  4. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Total.)
  5. Nixon On Congress
  6. Cambodia Military Situation
  7. Middle East / Peace Talks
  8. USSR Plane Hijacking Trial Stopped
  9. Treatment of Russians in United States Protest
  10. (Commercial: Care Free Gum; Bayer Aspirin.)
  11. Coal Mine Blast Hearings
  12. Banks Lower Prime Interest Rate
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Skippy Peanut Butter; Nu Soft.)
  15. Lockheed Aircraft Financial Losses
  16. Government Housing Report Conflict
  17. Former Boxing Champ Sonny Liston Dead
  18. Human Growth Hormone Reproduced
  19. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Polident.)
  20. Analysis (Middle E.)
  21. Live Man Legally Dead
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 6, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Def. Secretary, Pentagon Statements
  3. Laird To Vietnam
  4. Vietnam Troop Withdrawals
  5. Vietnam Land Claims
  6. Vietnam / Vietnamization / South Vietnam Communist Supporters
  7. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  8. My Lai Charges Dismissed
  9. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; Scope; Head and Shoulders.)
  10. Military Equipment Sale Figures Unknown
  11. Lockheed Aircraft Co. Financial Losses
  12. Army Nerve Gas Bungle
  13. Government Housing Policies, Practices
  14. States Financial Difficulty
  15. Illinois Legis. / Pay Raise
  16. Bobby Baker / Jail
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  18. Pittsburgh Strikes
  19. Watch Co. Financial Trouble
  20. Coal Mine Blast Hearings
  21. Food Content Findings
  22. Human Growth Hormone Reproduced
  23. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior)
  24. Treatment USSR United States / Protest
  25. USSR / Plane Hijacking / Trial Postponed
  26. Middle East / Cease-Fire Zone Activities
  27. Middle East / Peace Talks
  28. Former Boxing Champ Liston Dead
  29. Next Republican Natl. Chrm.
  30. Priest Gives Away Money
  31. Juror Chosen / My Lai Trial
  32. Bank / Prime Interest Rate
  33. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  34. Consumer Affairs Press Conference
  35. Fines Payable By Credit Card
  36. Man Flying Around World
  37. Good Night

January 7, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 7, 1971
  1. Introduction - Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: The Odd Couple.)
  3. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  4. Vietnam / Casualties / Pentagon / Combat Role
  5. (Commercial; Fem Iron; Sominex.)
  6. Middle East Situation
  7. Muskie In Israel
  8. Demo. President Nom.
  9. (Commercial: Radio Free Europe; The Partridge Family.)
  10. USSR / Plane Hijacking / Court Conviction
  11. USSR / United States / Protest
  12. Soviets Angela Davis Appeal
  13. (Commercial: National Urban Coalition.)
  14. Mercury / Tuna
  15. Discount Rate
  16. United States / British Military Plane
  17. (Commercial: Quality Motels.)
  18. Commentary (Human Growth Hormones)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 7, 1971
  1. Sadat / Interview Excerpt
  2. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  3. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Sales.)
  4. Middle E. / Peace Talks / Sadat Interview
  5. USSR / Plane Hijacked
  6. United States Diplomat / USSR
  7. Chile / Tribunals
  8. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Tablets; Certs; Rolaids.)
  9. Vietnam / Casualties
  10. Cambodia Situation
  11. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  12. McGovern Resigns As Chrm.
  13. ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Suit
  14. Alabama Judge / Guilty
  15. (Commercial: Geritol, Williams Lectric Shave.)
  16. Federal Reserve Board / Discount Rate
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Mercury / Tuna, Swordfish
  19. Nuclear Blast Radiation
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 7, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Demo. Presidential Election Candidates
  3. Laird / United States Combat Role / Vietnam
  4. Vietnam / Casualties
  5. Cambodia Situation
  6. My Lai Trial
  7. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  8. (Commercial: ORAfix; Albolene.)
  9. ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Suit
  10. Chrysler Corp.
  11. Cigarette Ad / Television Ban
  12. Brewery / Bottle Returns
  13. Mercury / Tuna, Swordfish
  14. California / Recreation Area
  15. DDT Restrictions
  16. Ohio Strip Mining
  17. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Proslim)
  18. Middle E. Situation
  19. United States Diplomat / USSR
  20. Polish Strike Rumor
  21. Movie Censorship / Sex education
  22. (Commercial: Rolaids; Listerine; Absorbine Junior; Jergens.)
  23. Prison Census
  24. Manson Trial
  25. Drug Use
  26. Colorado Rancher / Wyoming Legis.
  27. Federal Reserve Board / Discount Rate
  28. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  29. Capitol Building / Repairs
  30. Trips Around World
  31. Good Night

January 8, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: REA Express; Wage and Hour Div., United States Department of Labor.)
  3. Unemployment
  4. United States Deficit
  5. Welfare / California / New York City
  6. Minimum Wage
  7. (Commercial: The American Sportsman.)
  8. Soviet Embassy Bombed
  9. Jarring, Muskie In Israel
  10. Poland Shipyard Work
  11. Ambassador Kidnapped
  12. Pope Paul Proposal
  13. (Commercial: The FBI; Professional Bowlers Tour.)
  14. Weather
  15. DDT / Mercury In Swordfish, Tuna
  16. Ammonia Explosion
  17. (Commercial: March of Dimes; REA Express,)
  18. Minority Leader Endorsement
  19. Marriage Trouble
  20. Commission Conclusions
  21. (Commercial: Fathom.)
  22. Commentary (Government Spending)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Unemployment
  3. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; C3 Cold Capsules,)
  4. Middle E. / Peace Talks / Sadat Interview
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  6. Soviet Embassy / Bombed
  7. Soviet Ship / Cuba
  8. Vietnam / Cambodian Situation
  9. (Commercial: Total; Norelco.)
  10. Ambassadors Kidnapped
  11. California Welfare
  12. FTC Chrm. Statement
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex,)
  15. Girl Trapped
  16. Prisoners of War Fiancee Views Film
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 8, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Unemployment Up
  3. 1971 Federal Deficit
  4. (Commercial: Arrid.)
  5. Soviet Embassy / Bombed
  6. Soviet Ships Head Home
  7. Missiles / North Dakota
  8. Ambassadors Kidnapped
  9. Pope Paul Proposal
  10. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Alpo.)
  11. Vietnam / Land Claim
  12. Vietnam / Laird / Cambodia
  13. Green Beret Innocent
  14. My Lai Trial
  15. Military Appointment
  16. South Vietnam / Food Aid Stopped
  17. South Vietnam Cost of Living
  18. (Commercial: Product 19; Nytol; Dentu-Creme.)
  19. Integration
  20. Television Cigarette Ad Ban
  21. FTC Head Statement
  22. Computer Dating Hearings
  23. (Commercial: Jergens For Men.)
  24. California-Department of Health, Education And Welfare Welfare Mix Up
  25. Nevada Welfare
  26. Middle E. / Peace Talks
  27. Poland Shipyard Work
  28. Senate Minority Leader Change
  29. Submarine Building
  30. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  31. Bokassa Search For Daughter
  32. Good Night

January 9, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 9, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. French Ship / Caribbean
  3. (Commercial: Sinarest; Total.)
  4. Vietnam / Attack
  5. Middle E. / Peace Talks / Jordan Situation
  6. Americans / USSR
  7. Uruguay Kidnapping
  8. (Commercial: Vivarin; Nikoban.)
  9. Pig Price Protest
  10. Nixon Birthday
  11. Millikin Statement
  12. American Medical Association Campaign Contributions
  13. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  14. Indiana University Swimming
  15. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.)
  16. Computer Dating / Hearings
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 9, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

January 10, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 10, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 10, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 10, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Middle E. / Jordan / Jarring.
  3. Vietnam / Cambodian Situation
  4. My Lai Trials
  5. Volunteer Draft
  6. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44; Vicks Sinex.)
  7. USSR Accusation
  8. Germans / Poland
  9. Poison Gas Protest
  10. Ship Fire Investigation
  11. (Commercial: Jobs, National Alliance of Businessmen.)
  12. Low Income Housing
  13. Tricia Nixon / Marriage
  14. Detergent Report
  15. Tax Deductions
  16. United States College Financial Situation
  17. Designer / Death
  18. Plane Collision
  19. Hijack Thwarted
  20. Whales Die
  21. (Commercial: Department of Housing and Urban Dvt.)
  22. X-Rated Movies
  23. Stolen Paintings
  24. Good Night

January 11, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Jewish Incidents
  3. (Commercial: Quality Motels.)
  4. Middle E. / Peace Talks
  5. Muskie / Egypt
  6. Chemical Weapons Protest
  7. (Commercial: Bewitched; Make Room For Granddaddy.)
  8. Tax Break
  9. Supreme Court / Appeals
  10. (Commercial: Boy Scouts of American; Fathom.)
  11. Laird / Vietnam Morale
  12. Calley / My Lai Trial
  13. All-Volunteer Army / Draft
  14. (Commercial: Tuberculosis Association)
  15. New Harvard President
  16. Strike Deadline
  17. Drunk Driver Campaign
  18. Culebra / Practice Shelling Agreement
  19. Italy / Divorce Referendum
  20. Marriage Counseling
  21. (Commercial; National Polling Day.)
  22. Commentary (Food For Peace)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Tax Break
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Norelco; Ex-Lax.)
  5. Middle E. / Jordan / Peace Talks / Suez Border
  6. Vietnam / Laird / Casualties
  7. Bolivia Revolt
  8. Ship Collision
  9. (Commercial: Tums; Bayer Aspirin.)
  10. Supreme Court / Appeals
  11. Calley / My Lai Trial
  12. Stennis / Statements
  13. (Commercial: American Motors Dealers.)
  14. United States / USSR / Jewish Citizens
  15. Smoking / Pregnancy
  16. New Harvard President
  17. Senate Russell / Hospital
  18. (Commercial: Wheat And Rye Chips; Total.,)
  19. Analysis (Reorganization of Executive Branch)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 11, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Laird / Vietnam / Morale Problems
  3. Cambodian Situation
  4. Nerve Gas Protest
  5. (Commercial: Serutan.)
  6. Calley / My Lai Trial
  7. Hutto / My Lai Trial
  8. Draft / All-Volunteer Army
  9. Supreme Court / Appeals
  10. (Commercial: American Motors Dealers; Absorbine Junior; Jergens For Men.)
  11. Government Figures
  12. Smoking / Pregnancy
  13. Tuna Sales
  14. Pittsburgh Strikes
  15. (Commercial: Alpo.)
  16. Public Schools Cost
  17. Tax Break
  18. United States / USSR / Jewish Citizens
  19. (Commercial: Arrid; Oldsmobile,)
  20. Astronauts Quarantined
  21. Galaxies Discovered
  22. Culebra / United States Navy / Target Practice
  23. Bolivia Uprising
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. Kidney Transplant
  26. Good Night

January 12, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 12, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Steel / Price Incr.
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Phone / Rate Increase
  5. Interest Ceiling
  6. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  7. Vietnam / GI / Morale
  8. Calley / My Lai Trial
  9. (Commercial: REA Express; Wage and Mr. Div., United States Department of Labor.)
  10. Black Panther / Shoot Out
  11. New Georgia Gov.
  12. New Washington, DC Delegate
  13. (Commercial: F Troop, Fram Filters, REA Express.)
  14. Reagan / Welfare
  15. Welfare / Supreme Court Ruling / New York City Situation
  16. Pittsburgh / Garbage Strike
  17. Chicago Teachers Strike
  18. (Commercial: Quality Motels.)
  19. Jewish Defense League Leader / Arrest
  20. Middle E. / Jordan Situation
  21. Middle E. / Sadat Statement / Muskie In Egypt
  22. (Commercial: Congespirin, Softique.)
  23. Commentary, (Presidential News Conferences)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 12, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Steel Price Hiked
  3. At and T Rate Increase
  4. Lower Home Loan Ceiling
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Mobil.)
  7. Missile Order
  8. Middle E. / Peace Talks / Jordan Situation
  9. West Berlin Traffic
  10. Vietnam / Cambodia Situation
  11. Calley / My Lai Trial
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; Nikoban.)
  13. Auto Price Hearings
  14. Supreme Court Ruling
  15. New Georgia Gov.
  16. Chicago Teachers Strike
  17. Analysis ((Gardner Suit)
  18. Turner / Firearms / Income Tax
  19. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  20. Mercury Pollution Report
  21. Ecology / Oregon
  22. Freighter / English Channel
  23. (Commercial: Phillips' Tablets; Bayer Aspirin; Mobil Gas.)
  24. USSR / Protest
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 12, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Middle E. / Jordan Situation
  3. USSR Protest
  4. (Commercial: Ora Fix; Albolene.)
  5. Supreme Court Ruling
  6. New Georgia Gov.
  7. Nixon's Pol. Adviser
  8. Steel / Price / Incr.
  9. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Haley's M-O.)
  10. Cambodia, Vietnam / Situations
  11. Calley My Lai Trial
  12. GI Arrest
  13. Deserters / Sweden
  14. Turner / Firearms / Federal Income Tax
  15. Postage Rates
  16. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva.)
  17. Black Panther Shoot Out
  18. Pittsburgh Garbage Strike
  19. Chicago Teachers' Strike
  20. England / Strikes
  21. USSR / Moon Machine
  22. Mars Pictures
  23. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Oldsmobile.)
  24. Howard Hughes Suit
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Powell Stash
  27. Good Night

January 13, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Harrisburg 7
  3. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Serutan.)
  4. Cambodia
  5. North Vietnam Civil Def. Film
  6. Harriman / USSR
  7. My Lai Trials
  8. (Commercial: Fram Filters; Department of Housing And Urban Dvt.)
  9. Okinawa / Chemical Weapons
  10. Alaska Oil Pipeline
  11. Soviet Defectors
  12. (Commercial: The Smith Family; United Cerebral Palsy.)
  13. Maj. Oil Companies / Middle E. Nations
  14. United Transportation Union / Railroads
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: National Polling Day; Quality Motels.)
  17. Middle E. / Israel / Jordan
  18. USSR President / Egypt
  19. (Commercial: The Johnny Cash Show.)
  20. Commentary (Third World).
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Harrisburg 7
  3. (Commercial: Stay Flo; Romilar.)
  4. Alaska / Oil Pipeline Report
  5. United States Weather Service / High Density Housing
  6. (Commercial: Phillips' Tablets; Potato Buds.)
  7. Middle E. / Israel / Cease-Fire Violations
  8. Middle E. / Soviet President / Aswan Dam
  9. Mummy / X-Rays
  10. Cambodia / Highway 4
  11. GI / Murder
  12. (Commercial: Vivarin; Williams 'Lectric Shave.)
  13. Seniority System
  14. Carson / Indictment
  15. Washington, DC / Demo. Nom.
  16. Postmaster To Cont.
  17. Tax Break Hearing
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Heinz Tomato Ketchup; Playtex Girdles.)
  20. Analysis (East Coast Conspiracy)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 13, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Okinawa / Poison Gas
  3. Harriman / USSR
  4. My Lai Trials
  5. Cambodia / Highway 4
  6. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Fem Iron; Nikoban)
  7. Kidnap / Bombing / Conspiracy Indictments
  8. Fong Assistant / Indictment
  9. Baker To Prison
  10. (Commercial: Alpo; Ora Fix; Oldsmobile; Product 19.)
  11. Alaska / Oil Pipeline
  12. California / Oil Drilling Hearing
  13. Middle E. Oil Countries / West Oil Companies
  14. Middle E. / Israel / Egypt Peace Plan / USSR President
  15. (Commercial: Nytol; Dentu-Creme.)
  16. Steel Cost Increase
  17. Auto Safety Standards
  18. United Transportation Union President Statement
  19. Nevada Welfare
  20. Postmaster Gen. Blount / New Postal Service
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Hot Dog
  23. Good Night

January 14, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Nixon Speech / Youth
  3. Desegregation
  4. Supreme Court Rulings
  5. Baker To Prison
  6. (Commercial: Ben Gay; Pacquin.)
  7. Cambodia / Highway 4
  8. My Lai Trials
  9. (Commercial: REA Express; United Cerebral Palsy.)
  10. USSR / Protest
  11. Britain / Incidents
  12. Political Prisoners Ambassador Exchange
  13. (Commercial: Playtex Bras.; Playtex Girdles; Woolite; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  14. Middle E. / Jordan / Arafat Interview
  15. USSR President / Egypt
  16. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Girl Scouts of The USA.)
  17. Ind. Index
  18. Bethlehem Steel / Price Incr.
  19. Nursing Home Fire
  20. Pollution Report
  21. Car Heater Warning / Auto Pollution
  22. (Commercial: Wage and Hour Div., United States Department of Labor; REA Express.)
  23. Commentary (Hair)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Youth
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  4. Hutto / My Lai Trial
  5. Cambodia / Highway 4
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. (Commercial: Joy.)
  8. Middle E. / Egypt / Meir Interview
  9. Pollution Report
  10. BASF German-Owned Corp.
  11. Federal Court Injunction
  12. (Commercial: Betty Crocker; Total Cereal.)
  13. Integration Report
  14. Supreme Court Rulings
  15. Agnew / Welfare
  16. Romney / Housing Program
  17. Baker / Prison
  18. Elderly Home Fire
  19. Car Heater Warning
  20. Carson Sued For Divorce
  21. (Commercial: Rolaids; Listerine.)
  22. Stock Market Report
  23. Bone Rate Increase
  24. Analysis (Steel Price Increase)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Floyd Kalber (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Cambodia / Highway 4
  3. My Lai Trials
  4. (Commercial: Oldsmobile.)
  5. Supreme Court Ruling
  6. Car Heater Warning
  7. Chicago Teachers' Strike
  8. Ntl, Urban Coalition Program
  9. Housing Program
  10. (Commercial: Nikoban; Williams 'Lectric Shave.)
  11. Nixon Speech / Youth
  12. Republican National Committee Poll
  13. Desegregation
  14. (Commercial: Tide XK; Haley's M-O.)
  15. Middle E. / USSR President / Egypt / Dayan Statement
  16. USSR / Protest
  17. USSR Students / Asylum
  18. Kidnapping Exchange
  19. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup.)
  20. California / University President/ Campus Radio
  21. Commonwealth Conference
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Baker To Prison
  24. Good Night

January 15, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Middle E. / Israel Attack
  3. Middle E. / Aswan Dam
  4. (Commercial: The Pearl Bailey Show.)
  5. Republican Events
  6. Demo. Events
  7. (Commercial: Burst; Ajax Liquid.)
  8. Cambodia / Highway4
  9. (Commercial: The FBI; Arthur Godfrey's Am; The Everglades.")
  10. Jewish Defense League Indictment
  11. Recruiting Stations Bombed
  12. New York City Police Work Stoppage
  13. King Anniversary
  14. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Boy Scouts of American)
  15. Manson Trial
  16. Super Bowl
  17. Women Allowed
  18. (Commercial: ABC Friday Night Television Shows.)
  19. Commentary (Aswan Dam)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Fiddle E. / Aswan Dam
  3. (Commercial: Polident; Poli-Grip.)
  4. Middle E. / Israel Attack
  5. Cambodian Highway 4
  6. Units Not Combat Ready
  7. Muskie / Kremlin
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  9. DDT Ban / Proposal
  10. Cross Florida Canal Injunction
  11. Chrm. Republican Natl. Committee
  12. Republican Headquarters
  13. Kind Anniversary
  14. Johnson / Hospital
  15. (Commercial: Rolaids; Contact.)
  16. Manson Trial
  17. Jewish Defense League Members' Indictment
  18. College License Revoked
  19. Campus Violence Survey
  20. New York City Police Job Action
  21. Chicago Teachers' Strike
  22. Prime Interest Rate
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior Sinarest.)
  25. Middle E. / Meir Interview
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 15, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC): Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Manson Trial
  3. Davis Indictment / Testimony
  4. New York City Police Job Action
  5. (Commercial: Sominex.)
  6. Prime Interest Rate
  7. Steel Price Incr.
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Middle E. / Israeli Raid
  10. Middle E. / Aswan Dam
  11. Farm Subsidy Program
  12. Cambodia / Highway 4
  13. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Kelloggs Corn Flakes.)
  14. Welfare / Sterilization Bonus
  15. Chrm. Republican National Committee
  16. Muskie / Kremlin
  17. Student Opinion Survey
  18. King Anniversary
  19. (Commercial: Polident; Poli-Grip; Absorbine Junior; Sta-Puf.)
  20. Poland / Labor Union Chrm. Resigns / Gdansk Report
  21. Heath Commonwealth Conference
  22. E. and West German Relations
  23. Former President Johnson
  24. Chicago Teachers' Strike
  25. Calley My Lai Trial
  26. DDT Ban Study
  27. Wedding Ring Rights
  28. Women Allowed
  29. Good Night

January 16, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 16, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 16, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Steel Price Incr.
  3. Middle E. / Oil Negotiations
  4. Kissinger Interview
  5. (Commercial: Vivarin; Aqua Velva.)
  6. Cambodia / Highway 4
  7. New York City / Police Strike / Garbage Strike
  8. Johnson / Hospital
  9. (Commercial: Rapid Shave; Sta-Flo.)
  10. Swiss Ambassador / Brazil
  11. Northern Ireland / Violence
  12. Poland / Gdansk Discontent
  13. Udall Arrest
  14. (Commercial: C 3; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  15. Super Bowl Preview
  16. (Commercial: Ny Quil; Playtex Bras.)
  17. Muskogee, Oklahoma
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 16, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

January 17, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 17, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 17, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 17, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

January 18, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 18, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Gross National Product / Nixon / Construction Ind. / Interest, Discount Rates
  3. New York City Strikes
  4. Magazines / Fraudulent Practices
  5. (Commercial: REA Express; Dial.)
  6. Cambodia / Highway 4
  7. Calley My Lai Trial
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; "Alias Smith and Jones".)
  9. McGovern / Muskie / Candidacy
  10. Gov. Wallace / Inauguration
  11. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Philco; Savings and Loan Association; Dr. Cook's Garden".)
  12. 92nd Congress / Seniority Reform
  13. (Commercial: Radio Free Europe; Vivarin.)
  14. Guerrilla / Jordan / Agreement
  15. Middle E. / Israeli Charges / USSR President In Egypt
  16. United Nations Secretary Gen. U Thant / Statement
  17. Poland / Gdansk Work Stoppage
  18. (Commercial: Philco; REA Express.)
  19. Commentary (Campaign Cost Legis.)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 18, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Construction Ind. Meeting
  3. Lending, Discount Rates
  4. GNP
  5. Chrysler / UAW / Bargaining
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sta-Flo; Romilar.)
  8. McGovern / Candidacy / Muskie President Conf,
  9. Gov. Wallace / Inauguration
  10. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Bronkaid Mist.)
  11. Analysis (McGovern and Muskie)
  12. Cambodia / Highway 4
  13. Calley My Lai Trial
  14. Mine Safety Maryland.
  15. FDA Drug Tests
  16. (Commercial: Motorola.)
  17. Ecuador / United States Boats
  18. California / Standard Oil Tankers
  19. US Steel / Waste Agreement
  20. Poland / Gdansk Strike
  21. U Thant Statement
  22. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  23. Cairo Report
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 18, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Floyd Kalber (New York City)
  2. Steel Price Incr.
  3. 1970 GNP
  4. Discount, Prime Rates Cut
  5. New York City Strikes
  6. Chicago Teachers Strike
  7. (Commercial: Crest.)
  8. Calley My Lai Trial
  9. Vietnam / Troop Incr,
  10. Cambodia / Highway 4
  11. United States Air Policy
  12. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  13. Senate Committee Chrm. Proposal
  14. McGovern Announces Candidacy
  15. Muskie Returns
  16. Alabama Gov. Wallace
  17. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Product 19; Jergens For Men.)
  18. Poland / Gdansk Work Stoppage
  19. Middle E. / Israel / USSR President / Egypt
  20. Northern Ireland
  21. Ecuador / United States Boats
  22. Ship Collision
  23. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; American Motors.)
  24. United Nations Secretary Gen. U Thant
  25. Supreme Court
  26. FDA Drug Tests
  27. Jewish Defense League / Anti-USSR Actions
  28. Airplane Crash
  29. British Postal Strike
  30. Karate Record For Kidney Fund
  31. Good Night

January 19, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 19, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Laos / United States / Air Attacks
  3. North Vietnam Protest
  4. Cambodia / South Vietnam Raid / Air Use Policy
  5. (Commercial: Hostess Snack Cakes; Wonder Bread.)
  6. 92nd Cong.
  7. Russell Critical
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; "Alias Smith and Jones".)
  9. Chrysler Corp. / UAW
  10. New York City Police Strike
  11. Welfare / Cut Offs
  12. Unionization / Farm Workers
  13. (Commercial: McDonald's; Pacquin's; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Middle E. / Statements
  15. Middle E. / Lebanon-Israel Border
  16. US-Ecuador / Fishing Conflict
  17. New Council On International Economic Policy
  18. (Commercial: Keebler Crackers.)
  19. Mercury Pollution
  20. Florida Barge Canal
  21. Ship Collision Aftermath
  22. Beatles / Partnership
  23. Hot Pants Report
  24. (Commercial; Congespirin; Softique.)
  25. Commentary (New York City Police Strike)
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 19, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Laos, Cambodia / United States Air War Escalation
  3. Analysis (Escalation)
  4. Cambodia / McGovern / GI
  5. Cambodia / South Vietnam Raid
  6. (Commercial: Motorola Televisions.)
  7. 92nd Cong, / Democratic Caucus / Seniority Reform
  8. Senate Richard Russell
  9. (Commercial: Sominex; Green Giant Peas.)
  10. Kissinger Kidnap Plot
  11. New York City Police Strike Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (PBA)
  12. Auto Contract Agreement
  13. Supreme Court Ruling
  14. Liston Death / Cause
  15. United Airlines Announcement
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Cheerios; Reynolds Wrap.)
  18. Mercury Pollution Report
  19. Pollution Compliance
  20. Florida Barge Canal
  21. Ship Collision Aftermath
  22. USSR / Cellist / Novelist
  23. USSR Hijackers Sentence
  24. Jewish Defense League Harassment Suspension
  25. Russia-Egypt Statement
  26. (Commercial: Friskies; Coffee-Mate.)
  27. Tel Aviv Report
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 19, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. New York City Strikes
  3. Auto Contract Agreement
  4. Construction Ind. / Wage and Price Spiral
  5. Beatles Broke
  6. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  7. Cambodia / Paratroop Raid / United States Involvement
  8. North Vietnam Industrialization Report
  9. (Commercial; Oldsmobile; Absorbine Junior)
  10. House Speaker / Maj. Leader
  11. McGovern Statements
  12. Supreme Court Ruling
  13. Mercury Pollution
  14. Manson Trial
  15. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Poli-Grip.)
  16. US-Ecuador / Fishing Conflict
  17. Poland / Gdansk Strike
  18. Florida Barge Canal
  19. Ship Collision Aftermath
  20. (Commercial: Kellogg's Rice Krispies; American Motors;; Maytag Washer and Dryer.)
  21. Pollution Compliance
  22. Senate Richard Russell
  23. California Ordinance Unconstitutional
  24. New South Carolina Gov.
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Bald Eagle Wounded
  27. Good Night

January 20, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / Highway 4
  3. Laos / United States Air Strikes
  4. (Commercial: Fram Filters; REA Express.)
  5. Cambodia / Increased United States Air Involvement
  6. (Commercial: Quality Motels.)
  7. Middle E. / Egypt / Jordan
  8. (Commercial: Sucrets; Calgon Bath Oil; ABC-Television Shows.)
  9. Nixon Statements
  10. Wilbur Mills Report
  11. Seniority Reform
  12. (Commercial; ABC Television Shows.)
  13. USSR Spy
  14. British Postal Strike
  15. F-14 Test Flight Failure
  16. Blue Movies
  17. (Commercial; REA Express; Bufferin.)
  18. Commentary (Seniority System)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / United States Air Involvement
  3. (Commercial: Admiral Television.)
  4. Cambodia / Highway 4
  5. Draft Evasion Indictments
  6. Middle E. / Egypt / Peace Proposals
  7. Commonwealth Conference
  8. Britain / Postal Strike
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Geritol; Sominex.)
  10. Cong. Seniority Reform
  11. Analysis (Cong,)
  12. USSR Spy / American Prisoner
  13. Supreme Court Ruling
  14. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Fin. Loss
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Idaho / Deer Hunters
  17. Weather
  18. Bottle / Inscription
  19. (Commercial: Total.)
  20. Prisoners of War Film
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 20, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Cambodia / Highway 4
  3. Cambodia / United States Involvement
  4. (Commercial: ORAfix; Albolene.)
  5. Nixon / State of Union Message
  6. 92nd Cong.
  7. New York City / Police Strike
  8. Milwaukee / Police Strike Threat
  9. (Commercial: Chuck Wagon; Absorbine Junior)
  10. Poland / Gdansk Work Stoppages
  11. Oil Negotiations / France-Algeria Report
  12. Middle E. / Egypt Statements / Aswan Dam
  13. (Commercial: Jergens Hand Lotion; Oldsmobile.)
  14. Senate Richard Russell
  15. US-Ecuador Tuna Boat Conflict
  16. Nude Radio
  17. Court Rulings
  18. Jail Hunger Strike
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Carrier Pigeon / British Postal Strike
  21. Commonwealth Conference
  22. Good Night

January 21, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 21, 1971
  1. Introduction: Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. 92nd Cong.
  3. Cambodia / State Department / United States Involvement
  4. (Commercial: Quality Motels.)
  5. Cambodia / Highway 4
  6. Laos / United States Bombing Report
  7. Vietnam Casualties
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; Dial Soap.)
  9. Truman / Hospital
  10. Senate Russell
  11. (Commercial: Easy-Off; Woolite; The Pearl Baily Show.)
  12. Middle E. / Egypt / United States Ambassador To Jordan
  13. (Commercial: ABC Thursday Television Shows.)
  14. Cambodia / Airport
  15. Utah / Sheep
  16. Gulf Oil / Pollution
  17. San Francisco Bay / Oil Clean Up
  18. (Commercial: Fram Filters; Calgonite.)
  19. Commentary (Senate Richard Russell),
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Kennedy / Byrd / Demo. Whip
  3. (Commercial: Sinarest; Jeno's Pizza Rolls.)
  4. Russell Dies
  5. Truman / Hospital
  6. 92nd Cong.
  7. (Commercial: American Motors; Drano.)
  8. Senate Carl Albert
  9. Cambodia / Cong. Legis. / United States Involvement
  10. Cambodia / Highway 4 / Premier Statement
  11. (Commercial: Motorola Television.)
  12. Utah / Sheep
  13. Gulf Oil Co. / San Francisco Bay Oil
  14. Britain / Strikes
  15. United States - Ecuador Fishing Boat Conflict
  16. Plane Crash
  17. Memory Molecule
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Phillips' Tablets; Bayer Aspirin.)
  20. Cambodia / Airport
  21. Prisoners of War Family Report
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 21, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. 92nd Cong.
  3. Russell Death / Truman Hospitalized
  4. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior)
  5. Sheep / Atomic and Nerve Gas Testing
  6. Cambodia / Highway 4 / Lon Nol In Saigon
  7. Cambodia / United States Air Involvement
  8. Draft Evasion
  9. Peace Talks
  10. Florida Weather
  11. (Commercial: Carter Hall Pipe Tobacco; Alpo.)
  12. British Postal Strike
  13. Oil Companies / Drilling Rigs
  14. Hyden, Kentucky / Mine Blast Cause
  15. Revenue Sharing
  16. New York City Welfare Incident
  17. Gasconade River
  18. (Commercial: Polident; Prince Albert.)
  19. Commonwealth Conference
  20. US-Ecuador Fishing Boat Conflict
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. New Congressmen
  23. Good Night

January 22, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 22, 1971
  1. Congress / United States Involvement / Cambodia
  2. (Commercial: Ajax; Burst.)
  3. State of Union Message / Revenue Sharing
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association)
  5. Hamtramck, Michigan
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: REA Express; Philco Television; The FBI.)
  8. Mercury / Swordfish
  9. Sheep Death Cause
  10. (Commercial: Aqua Velva; Williams 'Lectric Shave.)
  11. Plane Hijack
  12. My Lai Charges Dropped
  13. Ali and Frazier / Boxing Match
  14. (Commercial: Philco; REA Express.)
  15. Commentary / Cabinet Depts.
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / Phnom Penh Attack / Highway 4
  3. My Lai Trial
  4. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Bufferin.)
  5. State of Union Message
  6. Truman / Hospital
  7. 92nd Cong.
  8. (Commercial: Mazola; Ex-Lax.)
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. NW Orient / Plane Hijacking
  11. Sheep Death Cause
  12. Cigarette Ind. / Marijuana
  13. Florida / Oranges
  14. (Commercial: Cheerios; Total.)
  15. USSR / Rostropovich
  16. Manson Trial
  17. (Commercial: Polident; Poli-Grip.)
  18. Vietnam / United States Medical Evacuation Report
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 22, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); Edwin Newman (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / Phnom Penh Airport Attack
  3. Cambodia / Highway 4
  4. Cambodia / United States Involvement
  5. My Lai Charges
  6. (Commercial: Gain.)
  7. State of Union Message
  8. Revenue Sharing Hearing
  9. Truman / Hospital / Russell Burial
  10. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Nikoban.)
  11. US-Ecuador / Fishing Boat Conflict
  12. Middle E. / Arab Charge
  13. Commonwealth Conference
  14. (Commercial: Alpo; Jergens For Men; Maytag.)
  15. San Francisco Bay Oil Slick
  16. Mercury / Swordfish
  17. Sheep Death Cause
  18. Ruckelshaus' Statement
  19. Environmental Council Plan
  20. House Speaker Carl Albert
  21. National Book Award Winner
  22. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Oldsmobile.)
  23. Rostropovich
  24. NW Orient Airlines / Hijacking
  25. Guggenheim / Death
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. Switzerland / Geneva Housing Shortage
  28. Good Night

January 23, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 23, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 23, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. State of Union Message
  3. (Commercial: American Motors; Sta-Flo.)
  4. Cambodia / North Vietnam
  5. Laos / US
  6. (Commercial: Carnation Instant Breakfast; Glad Sandwich Bags.)
  7. Nixon / Respects To Russell
  8. Truman / Hospital
  9. Oil Tanker Spill
  10. Maryland / Providence Pollution
  11. Astronaut / Crash
  12. (Commercial: Tums.)
  13. University of California At Los Angeles / Notre Dame
  14. Floyd Patterson Report
  15. (Commercial: Total; Potato Buds.)
  16. Clay Shaw Report
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 23, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

January 24, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 24, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 24, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 24, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); Edwin Newman (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / Phnom Penh / North Vietnam
  3. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  4. Vietnam / South Vietnam / POWs
  5. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  6. New Haven Oil Slick
  7. Tanker Explosion
  8. Penn Central Railroad Insurance
  9. Nevada Atomic Test Consequences
  10. Truman / Hospital
  11. (Commercial: Esso.)
  12. Nixon / Support
  13. Presidential Candidates / United States Involvement / Cambodia
  14. Poland / Szczecin Strikes
  15. Washington Avalanche
  16. Mishima Funeral
  17. Iran / Shah Statement
  18. Guinea / Invasion Attempts
  19. Railroad Nationalization
  20. French Farmers / Protest
  21. (Commercial: Esso.)
  22. Fire / Broadway Play
  23. Hebert / Draft Deferments
  24. England / Common Market Debate / Strikes / Labor Unions / New Decimal Currency
  25. Good Night

January 25, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 25, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Manson Trial Verdict
  3. (Commercial: Calgon Bath Oil Beads; Sucrets.)
  4. Cambodia / Phnom Penh Situation
  5. United States Involvement / Cambodia
  6. Vietnam / Laos
  7. (Commercial: Quality Motel.)
  8. Nixon Revenue Sharing Plan
  9. Kennedy Bills
  10. (Commercial: In Harm's Way; Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association)
  11. Supreme Court Ruling
  12. Milwaukee Police Strike
  13. Black Policemen Report
  14. `(Commercial: Marcus Welby, M. D.)
  15. Uganda Coup
  16. FTC Proposal
  17. Apollo 14
  18. Movie Prop Action
  19. (Commercial: Bufferin; Apollo 14.)
  20. Commentary (Employment Budget)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 25, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Manson Trial Verdict
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Cambodia / Phnom Penh / United States Involvement
  5. South Vietnam / North Vietnam POWs
  6. Anderson Speech
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; Holiday Inn.)
  8. Vietnam GI Incidents
  9. Uganda Coup
  10. Berlin / Phone Service
  11. Apollo 14
  12. (Commercial: Tegrin; Nytol.)
  13. Nixon Revenue Sharing Plan
  14. Morton Nom.
  15. FTC Proposal
  16. Supreme Court Ruling
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Wheat and Rye Chips; Total.)
  19. Jerry's Place
  20. Brick Maker
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 25, 1971
  1. Introduction Edwin Newman (New York City); John Chancellor (Washington, DC)
  2. Manson Trial Verdict
  3. (Commercial: A and P 8 O'Clock Coffee.)
  4. Cambodia / Phnom Penh Situation
  5. Pentagon Statement / Cong. On United States Role In Cambodia
  6. (Commercial: Listerine; Efferdent.)
  7. Poland / Szczecin Strike
  8. Uganda / Obote
  9. Middle E. / Jordan Peace Plan
  10. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Anti-Smoking Denial
  11. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  12. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; Jergens For Men)
  13. Nixon Proposals / Revenue Sharing
  14. Reagan / Political Future
  15. (Commercial: American Motors; Absorbine Junior)
  16. Supreme Court Ruling
  17. Milwaukee Police Strike
  18. Truman / Hospital
  19. Green Honey
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. ... And More Pigeon Poop
  22. Good Night

January 26, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 26, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / United States Involvement
  3. Cambodia / South Vietnam
  4. Calley Mental Tests
  5. (Commercial: REA Express; Bufferin.)
  6. Spain / US
  7. Nixon On Congress / Revenue Sharing
  8. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Aqua Velva.)
  9. Uganda Coup
  10. Dayan Claim
  11. Poland / Gierek Statements / Gdansk Family
  12. (Commercial: Room 222; McDonald's.)
  13. Morton Nom. Confirmed
  14. Radiation Reports
  15. USSR Unmanned Venus Probe
  16. (Commercial: REA Express; United Cerebral Palsy.)
  17. Smoking Report
  18. Alcoholics Anonymous / Wilson Death
  19. New British Monetary System
  20. (Commercial: Softique; Congespirin.)
  21. Commentary (Black Leaders)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 26, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / United States Involvement
  3. (Commercial: Romilar; Savings and Loan Association)
  4. Cambodia Fighting / Vietnam Cease-Fire / Former Prisoners of War Interview
  5. Dayan Claim
  6. Uganda Coup
  7. (Commercial: Total; Potato Buds.)
  8. Rep. Mills / Revenue Sharing
  9. President Nixon / Cong.
  10. Postage Incr.
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  13. USSR Unmanned Venus Probe
  14. United States Red China Space Cooperation
  15. Alleged Kissinger Kidnap Plot
  16. (Commercial: Geritol; Nikoban.)
  17. Radiation Report
  18. Ship Collision
  19. Queen Mary
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 26, 1971
  1. Poland / No Strike Reprisals
  2. Introduction Edwin Newman (New York City); John Chancellor (Washington, DC)
  3. Vietnam Cease Fire / Cambodia Situation
  4. South Vietnam / North Vietnam POWs
  5. United States Involvement / Cambodia
  6. (Commercial: Alpo.)
  7. President Nixon / Cong.
  8. Mills / Revenue Sharing
  9. Government Created Jobs
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams 'Lectric Shave.)
  11. Alleged Kissinger Kidnap Plot
  12. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  13. (Commercial: Crest; Ivory Liquid.)
  14. Middle E. / Egypt / Israel
  15. Carlos in US
  16. Agnew / Filibustering
  17. Paris Fashion
  18. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior)
  19. USSR Unmanned Venus Probe
  20. Truman Hospital
  21. Uganda Coup
  22. Morton Nom.
  23. Milwaukee Police Strike
  24. Ship Collision
  25. US Steel Profits
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. War Terms
  28. Good Night

January 27, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Wholesale Price Figures
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Agnew On Revenue Sharing
  5. Arizona Welfare
  6. Michigan Private School Aid
  7. (Commercial: Make Room For Granddaddy.)
  8. United States Involvement In Cambodia
  9. Cambodia
  10. (Commercial: Maybelline; Di-Gel.)
  11. Middle E. / Peace Negotiations / Suez Border Report
  12. United States / USSR / Harassment
  13. Uganda
  14. (Commercial; Fram Filters; Calgonite; Radio Free Europe.)
  15. Apollo 14 / Cape Kennedy Report
  16. Arkansas / International Center / Research
  17. (Commercial: Quality Motels.)
  18. Car Pile Up
  19. Weather
  20. Jackson 5
  21. (Commercial: RCA; Bufferin.)
  22. Commentary (Pop Music)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy Figures
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Vivarin; Softique.)
  5. United States Involvement / Cambodia
  6. Cambodia
  7. (Commercial: Gleem.)
  8. Weather
  9. Car Pile-Up
  10. Oil Spill Protest
  11. United States / Territorial Waters
  12. USSR / United States / Harassment
  13. Berlin Traffic Held Up
  14. (Commercial: Tums.)
  15. Revenue Sharing
  16. Wiretapping
  17. Apollo 14 / Shepard Report
  18. Milwaukee Police Strike
  19. (Commercial: Blue Lustre; Potato Buds.)
  20. Rabies Victim Survives
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Edwin Newman (New York City)
  2. Wholesale Price Figures
  3. (Commercial: Jergen's Lotion.)
  4. Cambodia / United States Involvement
  5. Vietnam / GI Drug Use / GI Morale
  6. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  7. Revenue Sharing
  8. Credit Cards
  9. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Product 19.)
  10. Milwaukee Police Strike
  11. Former FBI Agent / Hoover
  12. (Commercial: Crisco Oil; Secret Deodorant; Liquiprin Pain Reliever.)
  13. Culebra Protest
  14. American Harassment / USSR
  15. Middle E. / Peace Proposal
  16. Poland / Gierek
  17. Arkansas / International Center For Research
  18. Harrington / Armed Service Committee
  19. Apollo 14
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Garbage Recycling
  22. Good Night

January 28, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. United States Involvement In Cambodia
  3. Cambodia / Highway 4
  4. (Commercial: Chrysler Plymouth.)
  5. All-Volunteer Army
  6. (Commercial: REA Express; Fram Filters,)
  7. General Motors
  8. Connally Before Committee
  9. (Commercial: Fem Iron; Sominex; Savings and Loan Association; "Apollo 14".)
  10. Kent State Report
  11. Federal Bomb Agents
  12. FBI Racial Composition
  13. Manson Trial
  14. (Commercial: Bufferin; REA Express.)
  15. Plunkett First Draft Pick
  16. Library Film Censorship
  17. USSR / Siberian Dance Co. / US
  18. (Commercial: Aero Wax; Easy Off,)
  19. Commentary (Art Appreciation)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cambodia / United States Air Strikes
  3. United States Involvement / Cambodia
  4. (Commercial: Admiral.)
  5. Uganda
  6. All Volunteer Military
  7. Morton Confirmed
  8. Agnew / Truman
  9. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Ben-Gay.)
  10. Philadelphia Fire
  11. Weather
  12. Building Demolition
  13. Udall Cleared
  14. Bank Robbery
  15. Ohio / Kent State Rpt,
  16. Government Bomb Agents
  17. General Motors Profits
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  20. Housing Discrimination Suit
  21. FBI Racial Composition
  22. Train Network
  23. DDT Alternative
  24. Lottery Winner
  25. (Commercial: Future; Heinz Ketchup.)
  26. Apollo 14 / Safety Report
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Edwin Newman (New York City)
  2. United States Involvement In Cambodia
  3. Green Berets
  4. Draft / All-Volunteer Army / Deferments
  5. (Commercial: Tegrin; Nytol.)
  6. Draft Evasion Indictments
  7. Kent State Report
  8. Manson Trial
  9. FBI Racial Composition
  10. IRS Bomb Agents
  11. (Commercial; Absorbine Jr,; Alpo.)
  12. Federal Budget
  13. Connally Questioned
  14. Train Network
  15. Apollo 14
  16. (Commercial: American Motors; Jergens For Men.)
  17. Weather
  18. Philadelphia Fire
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Product 19 Cereal; Ora Fix.)
  20. Morton / Secretary Interior
  21. General Motors/ Profits
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Territorial Waters Dispute
  24. Poland / Interior Min. Statement
  25. Britain / Postal Strike
  26. Good Night

January 29, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Rogers Statement / Green Berets
  3. My Lai Charges / Koster
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Diet Pepsi-Cola.)
  5. 1972 Budget
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Pacquin.)
  8. Apollo 14 / Trainer Crash
  9. (Commercial: The FBI; The American Sportsman.)
  10. Middle E. / Cease Fire Situation
  11. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  12. Kentucky / Coalmine Blast
  13. USSR Siberian Dance Co. / Disruption
  14. Morton / Secretary Interior
  15. Railroad Network Proposal / Harvey Girls
  16. (Commercial: Sucrets; Calgonite.)
  17. Commentary (Indochina)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. United States Involvement / Cambodia
  3. Middle E. / Cease-Fire Situation
  4. (Commercial: Heinz Ketchup; Ben-Gay.)
  5. 1972 Budget
  6. Cost of Living Figures
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Admiral; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Apollo 14 / Trainer Crash
  10. Coal Mine Blast Prosecution
  11. New Hampshire /Mt. Climbers
  12. (Commercial: Future; Absorbine Junior)
  13. My Lai Charges
  14. GI Families Overseas
  15. West Berlin Traffic
  16. Nun Freed
  17. (Commercial: Bufferin; Heinz Ketchup.)
  18. Byrd, Kennedy / Statements
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 29, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley
  2. 1972 Budget
  3. Cost of Living Figures
  4. (Commercial: Ora Fix; Albolene.)
  5. United States Involvement / Cambodia
  6. My Lai Charges
  7. Pentagon Statement
  8. Red China
  9. (Commercial: Chuck Wagon; Absorbine Junior)
  10. Apollo 14 / Trainer Crash / Space Center Towns
  11. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup.)
  12. Revenue Sharing
  13. Texas / Stock Fraud Suit
  14. (Commercial: Joy; Tide.)
  15. Rafferty / Troy State
  16. Princeton Fin. Moves
  17. Pershing College Closes
  18. Climbers Found
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Lawyer Sues / Judge Swears
  21. Good Night

January 30, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 30, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 30, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / Bombing / Cambodia Fighting
  3. (Commercial: McDonald's.)
  4. Apollo 14
  5. Government Public Relations Cut Back
  6. (Commercial: Rapid-Shave; Wilkinson Sword Blades.)
  7. Koster / My Lai Incident
  8. Nixon
  9. 1968 Pol. Contributors
  10. Spy Charge
  11. Uganda
  12. (Commercial: Lanacane; Geritol.)
  13. Marquette Basketball
  14. (Commercial: Motorola.)
  15. Kids Hoot Owl Newspaper
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 30, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

January 31, 1971

• ABC Evening News for January 31, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 31, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 31, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City) Edwin Newman (New York City)
  2. Apollo 14 Launch
  3. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  4. Laos Situation / United States Involvement / Cambodia
  5. United States / Okinawa
  6. (Commercial: Esso.)
  7. Phosphate Restrictions / Lake Erie Pollution
  8. San Francisco Bay Oil Clean Up
  9. McGovern / FBI Agent Investigation
  10. (Commercial: Esso.)
  11. Truman / Hospital
  12. CRLA Program
  13. Chicano Meeting
  14. US-Ecuador / Territorial Waters
  15. Nepal / Queen
  16. Prisoners of War Petitions
  17. Gassy Water
  18. Good Night

Specials

• January 04, 1971 - CBS Special - A Conversation with the President [19:59:40 - 20:58:30]
• January 17, 1971 - CBS Special - Meet the Senators [17:00:00 - 17:58:00]
• January 22, 1971 - ABC Special - Nixon State of The Union Speech [19:59:30 - 20:58:00]
• January 22, 1971 - ABC Special - Nixon State of The Union Speech - Speech Only [20:02:00 - 20:36:00]
• January 22, 1971 - CBS Special - Nixon State of The Union Speech [19:59:20 - 20:58:20]
• January 22, 1971 - CBS Special - Nixon State of The Union Speech - Speech Only [20:02:00 - 20:36:00]
• January 22, 1971 - NBC Special - The Welfare Plan: An Explanation [19:30:00 - 19:58:00]
• January 24, 1971 - NBC Special - New Faces in the Senate [12:29:00 - 13:28:00]

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