October 1971 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  3. Longshoremen Strike / New York / Louisiana
  4. Coal Strike
  5. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  6. Economy / Proxmire / Connally / Phase II
  7. Economy / Surcharge / Trade and Currency
  8. Australia / Sheep Ind.
  9. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  10. Vietnam / Fighting
  11. Vietnam / South Vietnam Election / Ky Protest
  12. Vietnam / Constellation / Protest
  13. China, P.R.
  14. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles; General Motors Corporation Pontiac Grand Prix; Confident Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Disney World / Florida Development
  16. (Commercial: Jifoam Oven Cleaner; Visine Eye Drops.)
  17. Baseball / Giants Win
  18. Baseball / Senators Lose
  19. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; ORAfix Denture Adhesive.)
  20. Commentary (South Vietnam Election)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Longshoremen Strike / Nixon
  3. Mine Strike
  4. (Commercial: Johnson's Rain Barrel Fabric Softener; Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  5. Vietnam / Fighting
  6. Vietnam / South Vietnam Election / Thieu Opposition
  7. Vietnam / My Lai / Henderson
  8. China, P.R.
  9. Spain
  10. Bunche
  11. (Commercial: Texaco Havoline Motor Oil.)
  12. Medicare
  13. School Lunches
  14. Model Cities / Judge's Rebuke
  15. San Quentin Break / Indictments
  16. Hurricane Ginger
  17. (Commercial: Talley Ind.)
  18. Nader / Teamsters / Pep Pills
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Economy / Connally / IMF Conference
  21. (Commercial: Del Monte Peaches; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  22. Analysis (Pop. Growth)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Longshoremen Strike / New York City / Louisiana
  3. Coal Strike / West Virginia
  4. Taft-Hartley
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  6. China, P.R. / Leadership Problem
  7. United States Ship / Vietnam-Bound / Protest
  8. Spain / Franco
  9. Bunche
  10. Bishops Synod
  11. England / Defector / Spies
  12. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Admiral Televisions, Stereos and Radios.)
  13. International Monetary Fund
  14. Medicare
  15. Wage-Price Freeze
  16. Journal (Wage-Price Freeze)
  17. School Lunches
  18. Supreme Court / Poff Nomination
  19. Busing / Tulsa
  20. (Commercial: McDonald's Restaurants.)
  21. Hurricane Ginger / North Carolina
  22. Ellsberg / Russo
  23. Vietnam / Pompidou
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. President Marriage
  26. Good Night

October 2, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

October 3, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

October 4, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  3. United Nations / Rogers / China / Middle E.
  4. China, P.R.
  5. China / France
  6. Vietnam / South Vietnam Election / Reaction
  7. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  8. Hijacking / Killings
  9. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline.)
  10. Military Pay
  11. Pay Incrs. / Delay / Cong.
  12. Post Office Incrs.
  13. Dock Strike
  14. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Corelle Livingware; Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  15. Prisons / Attica / Elmira / Methods
  16. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; PBS.)
  17. Vietnam / My Lai / Henderson / Medina
  18. Troops / Vietnam / NATO
  19. Baseball
  20. (Commercial: Pontiac Ventura II; Purina Cat Chow.)
  21. Commentary (Espionage)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / South Vietnam Election / Irregularities
  3. Vietnam / Fighting
  4. Laos
  5. United Nations / Rogers / China, P.R.
  6. China, P.R.
  7. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  8. Hijacking / Killings
  9. Drug Rally / Nixon / Louisiana
  10. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  11. Economy / Dock Strike / Meany
  12. Desegregation / Detroit
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Common Market
  15. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail; Norelco Electric Shavers.)
  16. Pay Raise Delay
  17. Military Pay
  18. Post Office Rise
  19. Analysis (Supreme Court)
  20. Stolen Painting / Causes
  21. Baseball
  22. Hoffman / Hair
  23. (Commercial: PBS; Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  24. On The Road (Tree Swing)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Longshoremen Strike / Taft-Hartley
  3. Supreme Court / Vacancies
  4. Supreme Court / Poff
  5. Congress / Funds
  6. Hijacking / Killings / Florida
  7. Alaska Pipeline / Conservation
  8. (Commercial: PBS.)
  9. China, P.R. / Theories / USSR Spies
  10. (Commercial: American Motors.)
  11. South Vietnam Election / Thieu Victory
  12. Vietnam / Troops
  13. Vietnam / My Lai
  14. (Commercial: ORAfix Denture Adhesive; NCR.)
  15. Attica Revolt / Inmates Treatment
  16. Poll / Blacks-Whites
  17. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  18. Middle E.
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Hoffman / Revolution / Hair
  21. Good Night

October 5, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. China, P.R. / Nixon / Kissinger / Internal Problem
  3. (Commercial: Thermos Vacuum Bottles; Confident Denture Adhesive.)
  4. Japan / Goldwater
  5. Japan / England Visit
  6. Vietnam Fighting
  7. Vietnam / Bombing Ban
  8. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Keebler Town House Crackers.)
  9. Prison Riot / Dallas
  10. Attica Riot / Hearing
  11. Attica / Supreme Court
  12. New Prisoners / San Quentin
  13. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid Tablets; ORAfix Denture Adhesive; Pontiac Ventura II.)
  14. Busing / Funds
  15. Busing / Florida
  16. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  17. Baseball
  18. Baseball / Stanky
  19. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  20. Commentary (China, P.R.)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. China, P.R. / Nixon / Kissinger
  3. Vietnam / South Vietnam Election
  4. Vietnam / Fighting
  5. Vietnam / Bombing
  6. Draft
  7. (Commercial: Motorola Quasar Televisions; Polaroid Cameras.)
  8. Economy / Labor
  9. Dock Strikes
  10. Coal Strike
  11. Gravediggers / Strike
  12. Price Freeze / Rollbacks
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  15. Motorcycle Wreck / Florida
  16. Ku Klux Klan Bus-Bombings / Tipster
  17. Gun Control / Bayh / Hruska
  18. Anti-Crime Plan
  19. Mafia / Food Distribution
  20. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Savings and Loan Association)
  21. Mass Transit System / California
  22. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  23. US-Israel
  24. China and China, P.R.
  25. Analysis (Economy)
  26. Baseball
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. China, P.R. / Nixon Trip
  3. China-France / Foreign Trade Min.
  4. China, P.R. / National Day
  5. (Commercial: Phillips Milk of Magnesia; PBS.)
  6. Social Security
  7. Economy / Labor
  8. Coal Strike
  9. California Dock Strike / Taft-Hartley / Nixon
  10. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  11. Philippines
  12. American Import Surtax / Mexico
  13. Japan-Britain
  14. USSR -Algeria
  15. United Nations / Israel / Chinas
  16. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated)
  17. Amchitka Blast / Courts
  18. Radiation / Colorado
  19. Amtrak
  20. Hijacking / Killings
  21. Draft
  22. (Commercial: Admiral Color Televisions; NCR.)
  23. Vietnam / Fighting
  24. Vietnam / Bombing
  25. Baseball
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. English Channel
  28. England / Flying Contest
  29. Good Night

October 6, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson's Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  3. Dock Strike / Nixon / Economy
  4. (Commercial: Johnson's Pledge Dusting Wax; Glo-Coat Floor Wax.)
  5. Federal Pay Raise
  6. Economy / Tax Bill
  7. Economy / Textile Bus.
  8. (Commercial: Johnson's Edge Shaving Gel; Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  9. Illegal Immigrants / California
  10. Wetbacks / Texas-Mexico
  11. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles; Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  12. School Lunches
  13. Busing / Senate / Lamar, South Carolina
  14. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  15. Vietnam / Election
  16. Vietnam / Montoya
  17. Military Funds
  18. China, P.R. / Nixon / Selassie
  19. Renaissance Fair
  20. Baseball
  21. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; ORAfix Denture Adhesive.)
  22. Commentary (Balamer)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Dock Strike / Taft-Hartley
  3. Dock Strike / Hawaii
  4. Economy Talk
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Tax Cuts
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. Vietnam / Stennis
  9. Senate Bill / Vietnam / Pay Raise
  10. Vietnam / Ky / Fighting
  11. Vietnam / Withdrawal / Delta Co.
  12. China, P.R. / Chou Talk
  13. Catholic Church
  14. Stolen Painting
  15. (Commercial: NCR; PBS.)
  16. Middle E. / Peace Effort
  17. Middle E. / Ambush / Bomb
  18. Illegal Aliens / California Raid / Banuelos
  19. Drug Ring
  20. Attica Riots / Abuse
  21. (Commercial: American Motors Buyer Protection Plan.)
  22. School Lunches
  23. Eskimos / Oil Suit
  24. Pollution / EPA / Ford
  25. C-5As Grounded
  26. Broadcasting Reform / Whitehead
  27. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  28. Analysis (Economy)
  29. Baseball
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Dock Strike / Nixon
  3. Economy / Phase II
  4. Journal (Inflation)
  5. (Commercial: Snug Denture Adhesive; Alpo Dog Food.)
  6. China, P.R. / Selassie / Chou
  7. Japan / Sato Interview
  8. Drug Smuggling / United Nations / Mexico
  9. Middle E. / Peace Efforts
  10. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Sta-Puf Fabric Softener.)
  11. Alaska / Eskimo Suit / Oil Leases
  12. School Lunches
  13. Busing / Funds / Tennessee
  14. Congress / Bills
  15. (Commercial: General Mills Buc Wheats Cereal; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup.)
  16. Attica Riots / Hearing
  17. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Pepto-Bismol Liquid.)
  18. Stolen Painting
  19. Arafat
  20. Hijacking / Killings
  21. Baseball
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Canada / New Work Week
  24. Good Night

October 7, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Tang Instant Drink.)
  3. Economy Price Index Decrs.
  4. Economy / Nixon / Phase II
  5. Federal Wages
  6. (Commercial: Tang Instant Drink; Gaines Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  7. Demo. President Contenders / New York City
  8. Presidential Race / Anti-War Seminar
  9. Vietnam / Casualties
  10. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  11. (Commercial: Jello Pudding; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  12. Dock Strike / Back-To-Work
  13. Busing
  14. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Pontiac Lemans; Keebler Town House Crackers; Dentu-Creme; PBS.)
  15. Israel / Discrimination
  16. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  17. Fires / California
  18. Aqueduct / California
  19. C-5A Groundings
  20. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  21. Commentary (Oddballs)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Phase II / Nixon
  3. Analysis (Economy)
  4. Economy / Stein
  5. Federal Pay
  6. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  7. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Dock Strike
  10. Oil / For. Demands
  11. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior Rub; NCR.)
  12. Vietnam / Casualties / Peace Talks
  13. Northern Ireland Conflict
  14. Israel / Black Jews
  15. Soviet Jews / Freedom
  16. Bishops' Synod
  17. Presidential Campaign
  18. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  19. Meat Bribes / Massachusetts
  20. Aqueduct / California
  21. Brush Fire / California
  22. Illegal Aliens / California
  23. (Commercial: Ford Trucks.)
  24. Oil Spill
  25. Paradise Lost / Hawaii
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  3. Economy / Tax Cuts
  4. Economy / Nixon Talk
  5. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Tablets and Capsules; PBS.)
  6. Dock Strikes / Work Order
  7. Presidential Campaign / Missouri Support / New York City
  8. Race Relations / Georgia
  9. Journal (Poff Withdrawal)
  10. Rebozo Dealings / Florida
  11. (Commercial: Phillips Milk of Magnesia; S and H Green Stamps.)
  12. Oil Countries' Demands
  13. Mexico / Drug Smuggling
  14. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Casualties
  15. (Commercial: NCR; Alpo Dog Food.)
  16. Oil Spill
  17. Aqueduct / California
  18. Brush Fire / California
  19. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner; Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  20. Illegal Aliens / California
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Little Moon
  23. Good Night

October 8, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Economy / Phase II
  4. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Economy / Unemployment / Cong.
  6. Economy / Phase II / Workers
  7. Pay Raise / Louisiana
  8. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  9. Illegal Aliens / Government Jobs
  10. (Commercial: Admiral Color Televisions; General Motors Corporation Pontiac Lemans; Talley Inds.)
  11. Fire / California
  12. Chicago Fire
  13. (Commercial: Midas Muffler.)
  14. Mao / Selassie
  15. USSR / Britain
  16. Prisoners of War Release
  17. Herbert
  18. West Virginia Visit / Nixons
  19. Travels / Kosygin / Hirohito / Newton
  20. (Commercial: Chicken of The Sea Tuna; Buick Opel.)
  21. Commentary (Compliance)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Phase II / Connally
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Pay Raises / Louisiana
  5. Unemployment
  6. Revenue Sharing / Mills
  7. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated; General Mills Cheerios Cereal; Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  8. Analysis (Phase II)
  9. CBS Special
  10. Middle E. / Peace
  11. United Nations Report / Moynihan
  12. Chinas / United Nations / Mao
  13. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  14. Argentina
  15. USSR -Britain
  16. Prisoners of War Release / Michigan
  17. Herbert / Atrocity Reports
  18. Hirohito
  19. Soviet Visit
  20. American Bar Association / Woman Justice
  21. (Commercial: Carnation Spreadables Sandwich Spread; Coffee-Mate Non-Dairy Creamer.)
  22. Oil Spill
  23. Brush Fire / California
  24. On The Road (Great Chicago Fire)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Phase II / Labor Reaction
  3. Unemployment
  4. Economy / Phase II / Connally / Bus.
  5. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  6. Prisoners of War Release / Michigan
  7. Drug Addiction / Army Rehabilitation
  8. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Johnson's Future Floor Wax.)
  9. Mao and Selassie
  10. China / Tunisia
  11. USSR -Algiers
  12. USSR -Britain
  13. United Nations Vote / 2 Chinas
  14. (Commercial: Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine; Purina Tender Vittles.)
  15. Youth Vote / Massachusetts
  16. Journal (Politics and Candor)
  17. Middle E. / Rogers
  18. Revenue Sharing
  19. Nixon / West Virginia
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Herbert Career
  22. Good Night

October 9, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

October 10, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

October 11, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell.)
  3. Vietnam / Patrol Refusal
  4. Prisoners of War Releases / Sexton Letter
  5. Vietnam / Troop Withdrawal / 389th
  6. (Commercial: Shell.)
  7. Supreme Court / Byrd
  8. Economy / Phase II / Labor and Administration
  9. Economy / Nader
  10. (Commercial: Shell.)
  11. US-USSR / Nuclear Build-Up / Sac
  12. (Commercial: ORAfix Denture Adhesive; Keebler Town House Crackers; Purina Chuck Wagon Dog Food.)
  13. Agnew Trip / Turkey / Iran
  14. Sadat / USSR
  15. (Commercial: Talley Inds.)
  16. World Series / Maryland
  17. (Commercial: Blue Bonnet Margarine; Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine.)
  18. Commentary (3 Day Wkends.)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Prisoners of War Release / Letter / Reaction
  3. Vietnam / Troops
  4. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Michelob Beer; PBS.)
  5. Economy / Phase II / Nader / Labor
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. Supreme Court / Byrd
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  9. Agnew Trip / Turkey / Iran / Anniversary
  10. Egypt-USSR
  11. USSR -US / Spying
  12. Britain / Spying
  13. US-Panama
  14. (Commercial: Texaco Havolin Motor Oil.)
  15. World Series / Maryland
  16. Ecology / Eastland
  17. (Commercial: American Motors Buyer Protection Plan.)
  18. On The Road (African Queen)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Phase II / Labor and Administration
  3. Dock Strike / West Coast
  4. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  5. Prisoners of War Exchange
  6. Ntlist. China / United Nations
  7. US-Panama / Canal
  8. Britain / Spying
  9. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior Rub; Allstate Insurance.)
  10. Supreme Court / Byrd
  11. Ecology / Eastland
  12. Noise Pollution
  13. Colorado Curtain / Art
  14. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; PBS.)
  15. War Games / USSR -Honorary / Yugoslavia
  16. Trips / Sadat-USSR / Kosygin-Morocco
  17. Hirohito-West Germany
  18. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Oldsmobile Delta 88; Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine.)
  19. World Series
  20. Lin Piao
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. London Bridge In Arizona
  23. Good Night

October 12, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. US-USSR / China, P.R.
  3. USSR -Egypt
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  5. Economy / Phase II / Labor and Administration
  6. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup; PBS.)
  7. Supreme Court / Cases
  8. Supreme Court / Byrd
  9. Freedom of Press / Friendly / Goodman
  10. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Corelle Livingware; Midas Mufflers.)
  11. Vietnam / Rebellion / Accident
  12. Prisoners of War Release
  13. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance.)
  14. Bayh
  15. C-5As Grounded
  16. Defective Autos
  17. World Series
  18. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance.)
  19. Commentary (Cliches)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Conference / Nixon
  3. Anti-Ballistic Missile Limits
  4. (Commercial: Ford Trucks.)
  5. Economy / Phase II / Administration and Labor
  6. US-Japan
  7. Supreme Court
  8. Supreme Court / Decisions
  9. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Phillips Tablets.)
  10. Bayh
  11. Democratic Party / Committee Hd.
  12. Equal Rights
  13. Cattle and DES
  14. (Commercial: Sleep-Eze Tablets; Thermos Vacuum Bottles.)
  15. Prisoners of War Release
  16. Vietnam / Reluctant Co.
  17. Vietnam / South Vietnam Civilians and Gis
  18. Middle E. / USSR -Egypt
  19. Iran / Anniversary
  20. Press / Freedom
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior Rub; PBS.)
  23. World Series
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Moscow Summit / Nixon
  3. US-USSR / Navy
  4. USSR / Sadat / North Vietnam
  5. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  6. Economy / Phase II / Labor and Administration
  7. US-Japan / Trade
  8. Supreme Court / Nominees
  9. Supreme Court / 5 Decisions
  10. Journal (Vietnam Legality)
  11. Nixon / Vietnam
  12. Presidential Campaign `72 / Contenders
  13. Democratic Party / Rift
  14. (Commercial: Rice Chex Cereal; Ora Fix Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Vietnam / Truck Convoy / South Vietnam
  16. Military Justice / Herbert
  17. C-5A
  18. Trained Mammals / Navy
  19. (Commercial: Westinghouse Oven; Haley's M-O Laxative.)
  20. Freedom of Press / Goodman / Friendly
  21. World Series
  22. Prisoners of War Release
  23. Puller / Death
  24. Vietnam / Westmoreland
  25. HUD Cut
  26. South Vietnam Election / Reagan
  27. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  28. (Commercial: PBS; Banquet Frozen Dinners.)
  29. Iran Celebration / Shah
  30. Good Night

October 13, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  3. Supreme Court / Nixon
  4. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner and Glo-Coat Floor Wax.)
  5. Moratorium
  6. Vietnam / Fighting / Reluctant Co.
  7. Prisoners of War Homecoming
  8. Vietnam / Withdrawal
  9. C-5A Studies
  10. (Commercial: Johnson's Favor Dusting Wax; Edge Shaving Gel.)
  11. Northern Ireland Conflict
  12. (Commercial: Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Volkswagen; Tegrin Cream; Thermos Vacuum Bottles.)
  13. Hodgson / Pay Incrs.
  14. Economy / Minorities / Inflation
  15. Democratic Party
  16. Presidential Campaign `72 / McGovern
  17. Women's Rights
  18. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  19. Illegal Aliens
  20. Iran / Vice President
  21. Acheson Death / Tributes
  22. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  23. Commentary (Architecture)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Democratic Party Post / Harris
  3. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance; Gainesburgers.)
  4. US-USSR / Def.
  5. Troop Pullout
  6. Sexton Homecoming
  7. Sexton Letter / Laird
  8. Vietnam / Reluctant Troops
  9. Slot Machines
  10. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Motorola Quasar Color Televisions.)
  11. Vietnam / Fighting / Pacification
  12. USSR -Egypt
  13. Northern Ireland Conflict
  14. Japan-West Germany
  15. Iran Anniversary
  16. Acheson / Death
  17. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  18. Minority Bus.
  19. Ed. / Needy Children
  20. California / Aqueduct
  21. Nixon / Real Estate
  22. President and Administration
  23. FTC / Auto Manufacturers
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  26. Noise Pollution / Church Bells
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. US-USSR / Def. / Laird
  3. Vietnam / Laird
  4. Sexton Homecoming
  5. Vietnam / Fighting
  6. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Chicken of The Sea Tuna.)
  7. Vietnam / Mansfield
  8. Journal (Vietnam Soldiers)
  9. United Nations / Taiwan / Cong. Support
  10. (Commercial: Phillips Milk of Magnesia; Clear Eyes Eye Drops.)
  11. Supreme Court Nominees
  12. Minority Aid
  13. Pay Incrs.
  14. Democratic Party Post
  15. FTC / Auto Ad.
  16. Hijacking Killings / Controversy
  17. Freedom of Press / Nebraska Newspaper
  18. (Commercial: PBS; Maxwell House Coffee; Snug Denture Cushions; Serutan Laxative.)
  19. Noise Pollution / Church Bells
  20. World Series
  21. Nixon / Land Deals
  22. Gold
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Acheson / Death
  25. Good Night

October 14, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (No Location Given)
  2. (Commercial: Maxim Coffee.)
  3. Supreme Court / 2 Possible Nominees
  4. Freedom of Press / Lower
  5. Consumer Protection
  6. (Commercial: Maxim Coffee; Post Raisin Bran Cereal.)
  7. China, P.R.
  8. Vietnam / Casualties
  9. My Lai / Henderson Trial
  10. Military Aid / Cambodia
  11. Troop Cuts
  12. (Commercial: Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine; General Motors Corporation Pontiac Grand Prix.)
  13. Syria
  14. Middle E. / Rogers-Eban
  15. Iran / Anniversary
  16. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; PBS; Purina Cat Chow.)
  17. Democratic Party / Muskie
  18. Eisenhower / Birthday / Museum Re-Dedication
  19. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  20. World Series
  21. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Gaines Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  22. Commentary (Downtown)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Middle E. / Eban-Rogers
  3. China, P.R. / Kissinger
  4. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  5. Vietnam / Casualties / Petitions
  6. (Commercial: Dristan Tablets; PBS.)
  7. Supreme Court
  8. Consumer Aid
  9. Military Aid
  10. Army
  11. Democratic Party / Disunity
  12. (Commercial: Norelco Electric Shavers; Kellogg's Product 19 Cereal.)
  13. Campaign `72 / McGovern
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  16. World Series
  17. Vaccines / Charges
  18. Amchitka Blast / Hawaii Tidal Waves
  19. Nobel Winner
  20. Bishops' Synod
  21. Ted Walters
  22. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  23. Kite Flying / Wisconsin
  24. Church Bells / Noise Pollution
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Vacancies
  3. Supreme Court / 6 Possibilities
  4. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated)
  5. China, P.R. / Kissinger / Mystery
  6. Middle E. / Eban-Rogers
  7. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Casualties
  8. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Ex-Lax Laxative Pills.)
  9. Wage and Price Boards
  10. Minimum Wage
  11. Military Aid
  12. Democratic Party / Div.
  13. Consumer Protection
  14. Freedom of Press / Lower / Fairness Doctrine
  15. Economy / Airlines
  16. (Commercial: PBS; General Mills Buc Wheats Cereal; Colombian Coffee.)
  17. Car Prices
  18. Coca-Cola Bottle
  19. Nobel Winner
  20. World Series
  21. Church Bells
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Ellington / USSR Tour
  24. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol Liquid; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup.)
  25. China, P.R. / Swimmers
  26. Iran Party
  27. Good Night

October 15, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Economy / Phase II
  4. Economy / Import Tax
  5. Economy / Polls
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. Farming / Indiana Failure
  8. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  9. Reagan / Thieu
  10. Medina Discharge
  11. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  12. Supreme Court / Possibilities / Friday
  13. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Pontiac; Midas Mufflers; Colombian Coffee.)
  14. Agnew
  15. Nixon-Graham
  16. (Commercial: Williams Lectric Shave; Aqua Velva After-Shave.)
  17. Nobel Winner
  18. Israel-US
  19. Moon / Watch
  20. Dowser Society / Vermont
  21. (Commercial: Volkswagen.)
  22. Commentary (Consumer ERA)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1971
  1. Vietnam / Troops
  2. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  3. Nixon-Graham
  4. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. Economy / Phase II / Stein
  6. Economy / Textiles / Asian Countries
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. Penn Central Land
  9. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  10. Reagan / South Vietnam Visit
  11. Military / Heroin
  12. Medina Resigns
  13. War Crimes / Barnes / Herbert
  14. Northern Ireland Conflict
  15. Nobel Winner
  16. Moon / Water
  17. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; S and H Green Stamps.)
  18. Iran Anniversary / Agnew
  19. Iran / California Bombing
  20. School Lunches
  21. Ed. Bonuses
  22. Robbery-Murder / Indiana
  23. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail; Volkswagen.)
  24. Auto Safety
  25. Ecology Phosphate Debate
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Textile Ind. / Surcharge
  3. Economy / Surcharge / Canada
  4. Economy / Phase II
  5. Post Office Incrs.
  6. Journal (Tax Cuts)
  7. Nobel Winner
  8. (Commercial: American Motors Buyer Protection Plan.)
  9. Economy / Phase I and II
  10. Dock Strike / West Coast
  11. School Lunches
  12. Black Lung Benefits / Difficulty
  13. Auto Safety
  14. (Commercial: Efferdent Tablets; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  15. Bomb / Mit
  16. Iran / Bomb
  17. Iran Anniversary / Agnew
  18. Reagan / South Vietnam Visit
  19. Vietnam / Troops
  20. Barnes Dismissal
  21. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated; Alpo Dog Food; Sta-Puf Fabric Softener.)
  22. Moon / Water
  23. Nuclear Test
  24. India-Pakistan
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Nixon-Graham
  27. Wodehouse Birthday
  28. Good Night

October 16, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1971
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• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

October 17, 1971

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

October 18, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Canada / Kosygin
  4. Belgium / Defector
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. United Nations / Chinas
  7. Vietnam / Fighting
  8. Vietnam / Thieu
  9. Vietnam / My Lai
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Cancer Research
  12. Oil Fire
  13. Ocean Pollution
  14. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Borden's Elmer's Glues; Fleischmann's Margarine; General Motors Corporation Pontiac Le Mans.)
  15. Black Lung Disease Loophole
  16. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Keebler Town House Crackers.)
  17. Hijacking
  18. Giffe Hijacking
  19. Campaign `72 / Lindsay
  20. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  21. Commentary (Nixon)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Canada / Kosygin
  3. USSR Naval Force
  4. Soviet Defector
  5. (Commercial: Thermos Vacuum Bottles; Heet Liquid and Spray Ointment.)
  6. United Nations / Chinas Debate
  7. India-Pakistan
  8. Vietnam / Fighting
  9. Cambodia
  10. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company Trucks.)
  11. Cancer Research
  12. Analysis (Supreme Court and Football)
  13. School Lunches
  14. Housing / Sullivan
  15. C-5A
  16. Giffe Hijacking
  17. Hijacking
  18. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  19. Connally / Thieu
  20. Greece / Agnew
  21. Oil Fire
  22. Ocean Pollution
  23. World Series / Riot
  24. Economy
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Apollo Health
  27. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated)
  28. Polar Bears / Canada
  29. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Canada / Kosygin
  3. Kissinger
  4. Agnew
  5. (Commercial: NCR; S and H Green Stamps.)
  6. United Nations / Chinas Debate
  7. India-Pakistan
  8. Syria
  9. (Commercial: Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine; Victors Cough Drops.)
  10. School Lunches
  11. Orgd. Crime / Senate
  12. Police Graft / New York City
  13. Rap Brown
  14. Handguns
  15. (Commercial: American Motors Buyer Protection Plan.)
  16. Hijacking
  17. Giffe Hijacking
  18. Oil Fire
  19. Thieu / Connally
  20. Vietnam / Fighting
  21. Soviet Defection
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. World Series / Riot
  24. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  25. Cancer Center
  26. World of Elderly / Vision
  27. Good Night

October 19, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Canada / Kosygin
  3. US-Czechoslovakia
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine; General Motors Corporation Pontiac Ventura.)
  5. United Nations / Chinas / Chou
  6. Vietnam / Accident / Thieu
  7. Mansfield Amendment / House
  8. Economy / Phase II
  9. (Commercial: Serutan Laxative; Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion.)
  10. Pro-Baseball / Supreme Court
  11. Police Graft / New York City
  12. Hoover
  13. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Admiral Color Televisions; Victors Cough Drops.)
  14. Health Insurance
  15. Dr. Shortage / Maine Solution
  16. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance.)
  17. Bishops' Synod
  18. India-Pakistan
  19. Agnew / Greece
  20. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance.)
  21. Commentary (Computers)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Phase II / Nixon Legis.
  3. Economy / Labor Department Reports
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Efferdent Denture Cleansers.)
  6. Vietnam / Fighting / Unpacified Area
  7. Vietnam / Thieu
  8. Mansfield Amendment / House Defeat
  9. Postal Reform / Westinghouse
  10. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance; NCR.)
  11. Czechoslovakia
  12. Greece / Agnew
  13. IRA Shipment
  14. Canada / Kosygin
  15. Bishops' Synod
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  17. Supreme Court / Baseball / Prison Clothes
  18. Freedom of Press / Senate Study
  19. Health Plan
  20. Homicide / Tennessee
  21. Soviet Land / US
  22. Secret Service / Youngblood
  23. (Commercial: Texaco Havoline Motor Oil.)
  24. Analysis (World Economy)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Phase II / Nixon Legis.
  3. Economy / Surcharge
  4. (Commercial: Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Chrysler Plymouth Fury; Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated)
  5. Mansfield Amendment / House
  6. Vietnam / Thieu / Fire Base Pace
  7. Kosygin / Cuba / Canada
  8. United Nations / Chinas
  9. Czechoslovakia
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  11. Police Abuse / Tennessee Controversy
  12. Police Graft / New York City
  13. Supreme Court / Baseball / Nominees
  14. Freedom of Press / Springer / Brinkley
  15. Unemployment / Slums
  16. Boeing Innovation
  17. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets; Volkswagen.)
  18. Railroad Derailment
  19. Health Insurance
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Greece / Agnew
  22. Good Night

October 20, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson's Favor Dusting Wax.)
  3. Knapp Commission / Police Graft / New York City
  4. Memphis Violence
  5. (Commercial: Johnson's Favor Dusting Wax and Klear Floor Wax.)
  6. Economy / Prime Rate
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. Mills / Nixon / President
  9. Supreme Court / Javits
  10. (Commercial: Johnson's Glory Rug Cleaner; Edge Shaving Gel.)
  11. United Nations / Chinas
  12. China, P.R. / Kissinger / Trade Fair
  13. Nobel Prize
  14. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Adm. Color Televisions; Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Keebler Town House Crackers.)
  15. Cambodia
  16. Withdrawal / Senate
  17. Northern Ireland Conflict / British Reaction
  18. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  19. Canada / Kosygin / Jews / Press Conference
  20. American Land / USSR Buy
  21. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance )
  22. Commentary (Brandt)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1971
  1. Economy / Prime Rate
  2. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  3. Coal Strike
  4. Mills / Presidential Election
  5. Grayson
  6. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  7. Nobel Prize
  8. Canada / Kosygin
  9. Kissinger
  10. (Commercial: Jeno's Pizza Rolls; Volkswagen.)
  11. Analysis (Cambodia)
  12. Vietnam / Foreign Aid
  13. Arms Race / United States and USSR
  14. Supreme Court Names
  15. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  16. Freedom of Press
  17. Tax Cut
  18. Oil Price
  19. Energy Crisis
  20. Alaska Settlement
  21. Memphis Violence
  22. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  23. Corruption / Mitchell
  24. Mt. Vernon Land / Soviets
  25. Christmas Mail
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Kissinger / Peking / Kosygin / Jews
  3. Nobel Prize
  4. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  5. Journal (Cambodia)
  6. Vietnam / South Vietnam Election Issue
  7. Senate Foreign Relations / Decisions
  8. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior Ointment; Corelle Livingware.)
  9. Administration Appointments / Grayson
  10. Economy / Prime Rates
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. Good Crops / Low Prices
  13. (Commercial: NCR; Pepto-Bismol Liquid and Tablets.)
  14. Memphis Violence
  15. Freedom of Press / Burch / Johnson
  16. Texas / Floods / Railroad Blast
  17. Ku Klux Klan Indictments
  18. Amchitka Blast
  19. Attica
  20. United Nations
  21. (Commercial: Purina Tender Vittles; General Motors Corporation Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  22. Knapp Commission / Police Graft / New York City
  23. Good Night

October 21, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee.)
  3. Supreme Court Appointments / Nixon / Speculation
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Jell-O Gelatin Dessert.)
  5. Vietnam / Casualties
  6. Middle E.
  7. USSR Mission / Sniper
  8. Canada / Kosygin
  9. USSR / Atlantic Fleet
  10. Mt. Vernon Sale
  11. American Espionage
  12. Nobel Prize / Chile
  13. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran Cereal; Bird's Eye Orange Plus Drink.)
  14. Busing / Wallace
  15. (Commercial: Williams Lectric Shave; Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  16. Memphis Violence / Teen's Death
  17. Knapp Commission / Police Graft / New York City
  18. (Commercial: Adm. Color Televisions; Alpo Dog Food.)
  19. Nuclear Blast
  20. Air Accident
  21. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Pontiac Lemans; Confident Denture Adhesive.)
  22. Commentary (Cong. and Ireland)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Possibles
  3. Supreme Court / Criticism
  4. Analysis (Supreme Court)
  5. (Commercial: Anacin Tablets; Savings and Loan Association)
  6. Vietnam / Casualties / Accident / Wall
  7. Cambodia
  8. Agnew / Greece
  9. Kennedy / Ireland
  10. (Commercial: Dupont Zerex Anti-Freeze; Gaines Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  11. ABM
  12. Amchitka Protest
  13. Navy / USSR
  14. Espionage
  15. United Nations Attack / USSR Mission
  16. Historic Land / USSR
  17. Morton-Hickel
  18. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior Liniment; Alka-Seltzer.)
  19. Economy / Income / Prime Rates
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. General Motors Corporation / Safety Feature
  22. Air Crash
  23. Tate-La Bianca Murders
  24. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail; Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated)
  25. On The Road (Kangaroos)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Nixon / Cong.
  3. Supreme Court / Byrd
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic and Tablets; Snug Denture Cushions.)
  5. Economy / Prime Rate
  6. Economy / Income
  7. Lockheed Troubles / California
  8. Nobel Prize
  9. Journal (US and War)
  10. Vietnam / Talks / Casualties / South Vietnam
  11. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative; Sta-Puf Fabric Softener.)
  12. Air Crash
  13. Scotland / Blast
  14. Hijacking Dispute / FAA-FBI
  15. United Nations Attack / Soviet Mission
  16. Police Graft / Knapp Commission
  17. (Commercial: Clear Eyes Eye Drops; Wheat Chex Cereal.)
  18. Tate-La Bianca Murders
  19. Busing / Alt. Schools / California
  20. ABM
  21. Memphis Violence
  22. Espionage
  23. Middle E.
  24. Agnew / Greece
  25. China, P.R. / Kissinger
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. Ford Recall / General Motors Corporation Safety Car
  28. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  29. Northern Ireland Conflict / Bomb
  30. Good Night

October 22, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Supreme Court Appointments
  4. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Supreme Court Names / Congressional Reaction
  6. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  7. Supreme Court / Woman
  8. Supreme Court / American Bar Association / Walsh
  9. Supreme Court / Nixon
  10. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Midas Mufflers; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Alpo Dog Food.)
  11. Economy / Prices / GNP
  12. Wage and Price Boards / Leaders and Members
  13. (Commercial: Thermos Vacuum Bottles; Adm. Color Televisions.)
  14. India-Pakistan
  15. Yugoslavia
  16. US-USSR / Navy
  17. USSR / Sniper Attack
  18. Vietnam / Fire Base Pace
  19. Marcos / South Vietnam
  20. (Commercial: Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; General Motors Corporation Pontiac Grand Ville.)
  21. Commentary (US and Friends)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court Nominees / Rehnquist / Powell
  3. Supreme Court Appointments / Congressional Reaction / Nixon
  4. Rehnquist Remark
  5. (Commercial: Carnation Coffee-Mate Non-Dairy Creamer; Absorbine Junior Ointment; Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  6. Economy / Nixon Policy
  7. USSR Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Wage and Price Boards / Hds. and Members
  10. Freeze / Court
  11. USSR / Sniper Attack
  12. India-Pakistan
  13. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  14. Vietnam / Fire Base Pace
  15. Police Graft / Knapp Commission / Hollander
  16. Job Discrimination
  17. FTC Charges / Bread / Snack Cakes
  18. Leaded Pencils
  19. General Motors Corporation / Safety Car
  20. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Infrarub Cream.)
  21. Analysis (Supreme Court)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1971
  1. Economy / Inflation / GNP
  2. Economy / Price Commission / Pay Board
  3. Economy / Pay Board Members
  4. Journal (White Workers)
  5. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated)
  6. Supreme Court Nominees
  7. (Commercial: Orange Juice; Prestone Anti-Freeze.)
  8. Vietnam / Peace Talks / Fire Base Pace / Soldiers
  9. China, P.R. / Kissinger
  10. United Nations Attack / Soviet Mission
  11. USSR -Canada / Kosygin
  12. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  13. Cleaver / Panthers
  14. Memphis Violence
  15. Police Graft / Knapp Commission / New York City
  16. (Commercial: General Mills Buc Wheats Cereal,Anheuser Busch Michelob Beer.)
  17. India-Pakistan
  18. Northern Ireland Conflict
  19. Wage and Price Freeze
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Greece Romances
  22. Good Night

October 23, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1971
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• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1971
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• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

October 24, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Kosygin Visit / Canada
  3. Brezhnev Visit / France
  4. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  5. Chinas / United Nations
  6. China / Kissinger / Language
  7. NATO Talks / Laird
  8. Typhoon / South Vietnam
  9. (Commercial: Bic Pens.)
  10. Northern Ireland Conflict
  11. India-Pakistan
  12. Iran / Anniversaries / Military Plan
  13. (Commercial: Social Security.)
  14. Desegregation / Busing / Michigan
  15. Hughes Death
  16. Siffert Death
  17. Mindszenty
  18. Picasso Birthday
  19. Jerusalem Quints
  20. The Week Ahead
  21. Moscow Tourists
  22. Good Night

October 25, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell.)
  3. China / Kissinger / United Nations
  4. India-Pakistan
  5. (Commercial: Shell.)
  6. China Policy / United Nations
  7. Veteran's Day / Arlington
  8. (Commercial: Shell.)
  9. Typhoon Hester / South Vietnam
  10. (Commercial: Adm. Color Televisions; Dentu-Creme; Midas Mufflers.)
  11. Meany Criticism
  12. President Hopefuls / Lindsay
  13. Liquor By Drink / Charlotte, North Carolina
  14. (Commercial: Borden's Elmer's Glues; Savings and Loan Association]
  15. Wylie Death
  16. Communist Leaders Visits
  17. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  18. Commentary (New War?)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1971
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Chinas / United Nations
  3. Taiwan
  4. China / Kissinger
  5. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  6. Brezhnev / France
  7. Kosygin / Canada
  8. Jewish Protest / USSR
  9. (Commercial: Purina Chuck Wagon Dog Food.)
  10. Veteran's Day / Protest / Arlington
  11. Typhoon / South Vietnam
  12. Middle E.
  13. India-Pakistan
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  15. Presidential Hopeful/ Lindsay
  16. Philadelphia Mayoral Race
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Canning Rules
  19. Hughes Autopsy
  20. Wylie Death
  21. Terry Death
  22. Graham
  23. (Commercial: Master Charge; Ex-Lax Laxative Pills.)
  24. Analysis (Rain)
  25. Skydivers Boo-Boo
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. China / Kissinger
  3. Brezhnev Visit / France
  4. Kosygin Trip / Canada
  5. Chinas / United Nations
  6. (Commercial: Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion; Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated; Johnson's Favor Dusting Wax; Murine Clear Eyes Eye Drops.)
  7. Veterans Day / Arlington
  8. South Vietnam / Typhoon / Withdrawals
  9. McCarthy
  10. Wallace
  11. (Commercial: Snug Denture Cushions; General Mills Total Cereal.)
  12. Busing / Michigan
  13. Unemployment Statistics / Meany
  14. Retroactive Wages
  15. Surcharge / Canada
  16. Airline Tickets
  17. (Commercial: Fireman's Fund Insurance.)
  18. Chrysler Sales
  19. Rebozo Bids
  20. Hughes Death
  21. Wylie Dies
  22. Picasso Birthday
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Kosygin / Hats
  25. Good Night

October 26, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. United Nations / China Ouster / Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Midas Mufflers.)
  4. United Nations Decision / Rogers
  5. United Nations Funds / Congressional Reaction
  6. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Admiral Color Television.)
  7. Ouster / Taiwan Reaction
  8. China, P.R. / Kissinger
  9. (Commercial: Serutan Laxative; Williams Lectric Shave; Borden Elmer's Glue; Keebler Zesta Saltine Crackers.)
  10. Cuba / Hijacking / Kosygin
  11. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance.)
  12. Anti-War Protest
  13. Northern Ireland Conflict / Funeral
  14. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance.)
  15. Commentary (Chinas)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1971
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. United Nations Decision / Taiwan / China, P.R.
  3. United Nations Decision / Reaction
  4. Protest
  5. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillip's Milk of Magnesia; Bank Americard.)
  6. Tito Interview
  7. Brezhnev Visit / France
  8. Cuba / Kosygin / Hijacking
  9. Cuban Intruders
  10. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  11. California Gunmen
  12. Supreme Court / Busing / Michigan
  13. Supreme Court / Obscenity
  14. Lead Paints
  15. Soviet Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. President Hopeful
  18. (Commercial: NCR; Orange Juice.)
  19. Analysis (World Politics)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United Nations Decision / Taiwan
  3. United Nations Decision / Congressional Reaction
  4. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup.)
  5. United Nations Decision / Votes
  6. Kissinger / China, P.R.
  7. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative; Geritol Tablets and Liquid.)
  8. Busing / Court Decision / Michigan
  9. Cuba / Hijacking / Kosygin / Intruders
  10. (Commercials: American Motors Buyers Protection Plan.)
  11. Canada-USSR
  12. France-USSR
  13. Middle E. / Meir
  14. (Commercial: Sta-Puf Fabric Softener; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Anti-War Protest / Washington, DC
  16. India-Pakistan
  17. President Hopeful
  18. Price Commission
  19. US Steel
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Chinese Party
  22. Good Night

October 27, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson's Pledge Dusting Wax.)
  3. China, P.R. / Kissinger / United Nations
  4. United Nations Decision / Reaction
  5. China, P.R. / Flag / United Nations
  6. (Commercial: Johnson's Pledge Dusting Wax; Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  7. Economy Reports
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Economy / Phase II
  10. (Commercial: Johnson's Regard Dusting Wax; Glo-Coat Floor Wax.)
  11. Amchitka Blast / Nixon / Canada
  12. (Commercial: Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion; Borden Elmer's Glue; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  13. Wallace-Nixon
  14. Mississippi Governor's Race / Waller-Evers
  15. Alabama Senate Race
  16. President Hopeful
  17. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  18. Vietnam
  19. Northern Ireland Conflict
  20. Tito
  21. France-USSR
  22. Cuba / Kosygin / Hijacking
  23. Cuban Sugar Reps. / Louisiana
  24. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance.)
  25. Commentary (United Nations Future)
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. China, P.R. / Nixon / United Nations Decision
  3. United Nations Decision / Agnew
  4. United Nations Decision / Reaction
  5. United Nations / China, P.R.
  6. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  7. Amchitka Blast
  8. Draft
  9. Connally / House Banking Committee
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Custard Pie; Norelco Electric Shavers.)
  12. Cuban Intruders
  13. Cuba / 747
  14. Health Care
  15. Mississippi Jury
  16. Flag Desecration
  17. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance; Heet Liquid and Spray.)
  18. France-USSR
  19. Brandt Interview
  20. Northern Ireland Conflict
  21. (Commercial: Purina Dog and Puppy Chow.)
  22. Analysis (Money and Reform)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United Nations Decision / Reaction
  3. United Nations Decision / Changelings / Thant
  4. China, P.R. / Nixon
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  6. Cuba / Hijacking / Intruders
  7. Cuba-USSR
  8. France-USSR / Communist Party / Economy
  9. Truck Contract
  10. (Commercial: Shell.)
  11. Amchitka Blast
  12. Democratic Party / Black Quota
  13. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institution, Incorporated; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  14. Egypt-US / Tito
  15. Britain / Common Market
  16. Northern Ireland Conflict
  17. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Heinz 57 Steak Sauce.)
  18. Vietnam
  19. India-Pakistan
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Chess Championship
  22. Good Night

October 28, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee.)
  3. Common Market / Britain
  4. Foreign Aid Bill / Senate / United Nations Cuts
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Gaines Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  6. Vietnam / Non-Hostile Casualties
  7. Vietnam / Thieu / POWs
  8. Vietnam / South Vietnam Prisoners of War Camp
  9. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets and Liquid; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  10. Supreme Court / Busing / Powell
  11. Trade Balance
  12. Phase II / Busmen. Conference
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Thermos Vacuum Bottles; Midas Mufflers; Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine; Admiral Color Television.)
  15. Hijacked Jet Returns
  16. Draft Offices / Vandalism
  17. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Tablets and Capsules; Victors Cough Drops.)
  18. Amchitka Blast
  19. Middle E.
  20. Tito Visit
  21. (Commercial: Jello Gelatin; Bird's Eye Cool Whip Non-Dairy Topping.)
  22. Commentary (LBJ Book)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Common Market / Britain
  3. Trade Surplus
  4. Dock Strike
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  7. Phase II Conference
  8. Agnew
  9. Amchitka Blast
  10. Oil Spill / Standard Oil
  11. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  12. Senate / Foreign Aid Bill / 2 Chinas
  13. United Nations Vote / Chou / Taiwan
  14. Vietnam / Casualties
  15. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Release / Talks / Camp
  16. Prisoners of War Release
  17. (Commercial: American Motors Buyer Protection Plan.)
  18. Northern Ireland Conflict
  19. Tito Visit / Washington, DC
  20. Middle E.
  21. Opera House Fire
  22. Porterfield / Death
  23. Bank Robber
  24. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  25. Analysis (USSR and US)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Common Market / Britain
  3. Trade Surplus
  4. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  5. Cooper-Church Amendment / Kissinger
  6. Phase II / Freeze
  7. (Commercial: Victor's Cough Drops; Vicks Ny-Quil Cold Medicine.)
  8. Vietnam / POWs
  9. South Vietnam / Enemy POWs Freed
  10. Vietnam / Prisoners of War Camp
  11. Vietnam / Casualties / Inauguration
  12. Taiwan
  13. China, P.R. / Chou
  14. China-Italy / Badminton
  15. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  16. France / Brezhnev
  17. Cuba / Kosygin
  18. Hijacking / Cuba
  19. Cuban Invaders / Louisiana
  20. (Commercial: Tums Antacid Tablets; Johnson's Regard Dusting Wax.)
  21. FBI Conference
  22. Police Graft / Knapp Commission
  23. Pittsburgh
  24. Amchitka Blast
  25. Tito Visit
  26. Northern Ireland Conflict
  27. Middle E.
  28. Snowstorm
  29. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  30. Opera House Fire
  31. Good Night

October 29, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell.)
  3. United Nations / China, P.R. / UNESCO
  4. Foreign Aid / Senate
  5. 2 Chinas Meetings
  6. (Commercial: Shell.)
  7. Vietnam / Inauguration Alert
  8. (Commercial: Shell.)
  9. FBI Conference / New Jersey
  10. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Keebler Town House Crackers.)
  11. Blount/ Senate Race
  12. Illinois Gov. Race / Walker
  13. Michigan Election / Student Vote
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  15. DDT
  16. Greek Aid
  17. Middle E. / Tito
  18. Cuba / Arms
  19. Cuban Intruders
  20. (Commercial: Buick Opel; Alpo Dog Food.)
  21. Commentary (US Clout)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. United Nations / China, P.R.
  3. Foreign Aid Bill / Senate / United Nations Cuts
  4. Trade Treaty
  5. Cuba / USSR Fleet
  6. Tito / Egypt / Brezhnev
  7. France / Brezhnev
  8. (Commercial: Cachet Perfume; Kellogg's Product 19 Cereal.)
  9. Amchitka Blast / Canadian Protest
  10. FBI Conference / Criticism
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. Price Commission
  13. Interstate Commerce Commission / Amtrak
  14. (Commercial: Thermos Vacuum Bottles; Neo-Synephrine Nose Drops.)
  15. Botulism Warnings
  16. Federal Communications Commission / Television Ad.
  17. 18 Year Old Vote / Texas
  18. Finch Parole
  19. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  20. Vietnam / Drownings
  21. Mississippi Murder
  22. Blount Resigns
  23. Rehnquist / Supreme Court
  24. Cong. Rating
  25. Horse Takes Swim
  26. (Commercial: Sleep-Eze Tablets; Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  27. China, P.R. / Prisoner
  28. Halloween / White House
  29. Halloween Sadism
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United Nations / China, P.R.
  3. United Nations Funds / Breakdown
  4. (Commercial: General Mills Buc Wheats Cereal; S and H Green Stamps.)
  5. Tito Visit
  6. France / Brezhnev
  7. Cuba / Kosygin
  8. Common Market / Britain
  9. Northern Ireland Conflict
  10. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Tablets and Capsules; Volkswagen.)
  11. Botulism
  12. Corvair Risks
  13. Cancer Research
  14. DDT
  15. Tide Usage
  16. (Commercial: McDonald's Restaurant.)
  17. Foreign Aid / Senate / Cambodia
  18. Thieu Inauguration
  19. (Commercial: Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Pepto-Bismol Tablets.)
  20. Weather
  21. Schools Closing
  22. Drs.
  23. Blount
  24. Economy
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Collier Murder
  27. New York City Murders
  28. Police Graft / Knapp Commission
  29. Good Night

October 30, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

October 31, 1971

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

Specials

• October 07, 1971 - ABC Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Economic Controls (Analysis Only) [18:48:30 - 18:59:30]
• October 07, 1971 - CBS Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Economic Controls (Analysis Only) [18:47:30 - 18:52:20]
• October 07, 1971 - CBS Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Economic Controls (Analysis Only) [18:53:50 - 18:59:50]
• October 07, 1971 - NBC Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Economic Controls [18:31:10 - 18:59:40]
• October 08, 1971 - NBC Special - John Connally Press Conference Re: Richard Nixon's Economic Plan [12:01:00 - 12:51:40]
• October 21, 1971 - NBC Special - Richard Nixon Supreme Court Nominations Announcement [18:31:00 - 18:59:00]

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