December 1971 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Wax.)
  3. Nixon Economic Plan / Senate Bill
  4. Price Commission / Coal
  5. Nixon Ladies / Christmas Shopping
  6. International Economy / Rome Conference
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Wax; Klear Floor Wax.)
  9. Secretary Agriculture / Nominee Butz
  10. Campaign `72 / Nixon / 4-H Club
  11. Campaign `72 / McGovern
  12. (Commercial: Rain Barrel Fabric Softener; Glade Air Freshener.)
  13. India / Pakistan
  14. Laos / North Vietnam Planes
  15. Draft / Los Angeles Law
  16. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance.)
  17. School Integration / Boston
  18. AT&T / Discrimination
  19. (Commercial: Volkswagen 411 Sedan; Old Spice Prdts.)
  20. Mideast
  21. Maginot Line / For Sale
  22. (Commercial: Sunbeam Heat Comb; Admiral Televisions.)
  23. Commentary (India - Pakistan)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon Economic Plan / Senate Bill
  3. Price Commission
  4. International Economy / Rome Conference
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Volkswagen 411 Sedan; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  7. Cambodia
  8. Laos / Air War
  9. China / Conspiracy
  10. India / Pakistan
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  12. Integration / Schools / Boston
  13. AT&T / Discrimination
  14. Attica Prison
  15. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  16. Campaign `72 / Nixon
  17. Secretary Agriculture / Nom. Butz
  18. Kent State
  19. Hoffman Retires
  20. Aging / White House Conference
  21. Analysis (Def. Appropriations Bill)
  22. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets; Aqua Velva Prdts.)
  23. Pat Nixon / Christmas Shopping
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) Part Bypassed
  2. Nixon Economy Policy / Senate Bill
  3. Price Commission
  4. Tax Bill / Campaign Costs / Mills
  5. International Economy
  6. (Commercial: Buc Wheat Cereal; NCR Computers.)
  7. United Nations / Mideast
  8. (Commercial: Florida Orange Juice.)
  9. Campaign `72 / Nixon / 4-H Club
  10. Youth Vote / Part I
  11. Draft / California
  12. Youth Jury Duty
  13. (Commercial: Bulova Accutron Watches; A&P Eight O'Clock Coffee.)
  14. Laos / North Vietnam Planes
  15. India / Pakistan
  16. China / Conspiracy
  17. (Commercial: Regard Wood Cleaner; McDonald's Restaurant)
  18. Aging / White House Conference
  19. Campaign `72 / New Hampshire Poll
  20. Black Liberation Flag / New Jersey Schools
  21. Attica Prison
  22. NBC Bd Directors / Adams
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Ships / Atlantic
  25. Good Night

December 2, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee.)
  3. Campaign Financing
  4. Campaign `72 / Jackson
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee; Jell-O Gelatin.)
  6. Secretary Agriculture / Nominee Butz
  7. Nixon Economy / Economic Plan
  8. International Economy / Dollar
  9. Ios / Cornfeld / Illegal Speculation
  10. (Commercial: Orange Plus Orange Juice; Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  11. Cambodia
  12. Vietnam / Casualties / Missing Helicopter
  13. Chile / Protest / Riot
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. India / Pakistan
  16. (Commercial: Femiron Tablets; English Leather Prdts.; Admiral Televisions; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  17. Meir / US
  18. USSR / European Security Conference
  19. (Commercial; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  20. Iran
  21. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  22. Commentary (Men's Pantyhose - Response)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign Financing
  3. (Commercial: Coffee-Mate Non-Dairy Creamer; Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  4. Aging / White House Conference
  5. Secretary Agriculture, / Nom. Butz
  6. Supreme Court / Nominees
  7. Meir / US
  8. United Nations / United States Support
  9. Cambodia
  10. Vietnam War / Pentagon Film
  11. Vietnam / United States Copter Crashes / Casualty Report
  12. India / Pakistan
  13. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Sunbeam Heat Comb.)
  14. Chile / Protest / Riot
  15. Newark, New Jersey / Black Lib. Flag / Schools
  16. Murder / Houston, Texas
  17. Fire / Canada
  18. Navy Jet
  19. (Commercial: Kodak Film; NCR Computers.)
  20. Ad For Marriage
  21. Campaign `72 / Jackson
  22. Campaign `72 / McCarthy
  23. Campaign `72 / Wallace, Kay
  24. (Commercial: Colombian Coffee.)
  25. International Economy / Dollar
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. International Trade / Stans / Poland
  28. Analysis (International Trade)
  29. Queen Elizabeth / Pay Raise
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1971
  1. Introduction Bypassed John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India / Pakistan
  3. India / Gandhi
  4. Cambodia
  5. Vietnam / Casualties
  6. (Commercial: NyQuil Cold Medicine; Savings and Loan Assns.)
  7. Campaign `72 / Jackson
  8. Campaign Financing
  9. Campaign Spending Limit
  10. Party Conventions / Police
  11. Youth Vote / Part II
  12. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Sunbeam Heat Comb; Colgate Toothpaste; Michelob Beer.)
  13. Chile / Protest / Riot
  14. International Econ / Dollar
  15. (Commercial: Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion; Pepto Bismol.)
  16. Secretary Agriculture / Nom. Butz
  17. Aging / White House Conference / Nixon
  18. Meir / US
  19. United Nations / United States Support
  20. Soviet Jews
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. New Arab Ntn.
  23. Good Night

December 3, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. India / Pakistan
  4. Hijacking / Pakistan Relief
  5. United States / Canada Extradition Treaty
  6. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  7. Unemployment Rises / Wholesale Price Index / Stein
  8. Government / Corn Purchases
  9. Stock Market Reports (Studio)
  10. Dollar Value
  11. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  12. Israel / United States Phantom Jets
  13. (Commercial: Skinny Dip Cologne: Hai Karate After-Shave Lotion: Lavoris Mouthwash; Schick Hot Lather Machine.)
  14. Vietnam War / Cambodia
  15. Chile / Riots
  16. (Commercial: American Motors Gremlin; Lowrey Organs.)
  17. Egan / Fired
  18. United States / USSR / Space Exploration
  19. Phosphate Detergents
  20. (Commercial: Admiral Televisions; NyQuil Cold Medicine.)
  21. Commentary (Economy)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1971
  1. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  2. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  3. India / Pakistan
  4. India / United States Arms
  5. Pakistan / Paris Hijack
  6. Canada - United States / Extradition
  7. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Product 19 Cereal.)
  8. Meir / US
  9. United Nations / Mideast
  10. Vietnam / Holiday Cease-Fire
  11. Laos / Defense Department Film
  12. Chile / Curfew
  13. Economy
  14. Rent Incrs.
  15. International Economy / Dollar
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. John F. Kennedy Center / Defacing
  18. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  19. Corn Purchase / Agriculture Department
  20. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Sunbeam Hair Driers.)
  21. Berlin Pact
  22. US-USSR / Space Exploration
  23. Space Exploration / Sun
  24. Ecology
  25. Garrison / Bribe-Taking
  26. (Commercial: Beneficial Finance; Amana Radarange.)
  27. Police Detective Egan / Movie Maker / Dismissal
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan
  3. Pakistan / Paris Hijacking
  4. India-Pakistan / Military Balance
  5. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance; American Tourister Luggage.)
  6. International Economy / Dollar
  7. Rent Raises
  8. Price Index / Unemployment
  9. (Commercial: A&P 8 O'Clock Coffee.)
  10. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist / Muskie
  11. Campaign `72 / Muskie / Youth Vote / Part III
  12. (Commercial: Remington Electric Shavers.)
  13. Berlin Pact
  14. Chile / Protests
  15. Mideast / United Nations
  16. Meir / US
  17. Cambodia
  18. (Commercial: Cream of Wheat Cereal; Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion.)
  19. Corn Boost / Department Agriculture
  20. Treas. / Nom. Banuelos
  21. Brokerage Firm Ad
  22. Space Exploration / Sun
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Nuclear Test / Amchitka Island
  25. Good Night

December 4, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

December 5, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War
  3. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  4. India-Pakistan / Background
  5. (Commercial: S and H Green Stamps.)
  6. Ireland
  7. Vietnam War / Cambodia
  8. (Commercial: Christmas Seals.)
  9. Cancer / Research
  10. Campaign `72 / Youth Vote / Part IV
  11. Washington, DC / Transportation
  12. Mideast
  13. Chou / Nixon / China Visit / Taiwan
  14. Week Ahead
  15. (Commercial: UNICEF.)
  16. Jesus Movement / United States Troops / Europe
  17. Good Night

December 6, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC) Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. India-Pakistan / War
  4. India-Pakistan / Diplomatic Relations / Bangladesh
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. India-Pakistan / US
  7. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  8. United Nations / United States Fin. Support
  9. Trudeau / US
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Mideast / United Nations
  12. United Nations Row
  13. Cambodia
  14. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; English Leather Prdts.; Admiral Televisions; Alpo Dog Food.)
  15. International Economy / Dollar
  16. Frigidaire / Wages / Jobs
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Femiron Tablets; Aqua Velva Prdts.)
  19. Hexachlorophene
  20. Supreme Court / Nom. Powell
  21. School / Fin.
  22. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance.)
  23. Commentary (India-Pakistan)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / Leaders
  3. India-Pakistan / United States Cong.
  4. India-Pakistan / War
  5. India-Pakistan / United States Evacuees / Plane Bombings
  6. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  7. India-Pakistan / India Offensive
  8. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  10. Nixon / Meetings / Trudeau / Medici / Pompidou
  11. Supreme Court / Noms. Powell and Rehnquist
  12. Treas. / Nom. Banuelos
  13. Prison Guard Academy
  14. (Commercial: Beneficial Finance; Amana Radarange.)
  15. Convict Smith Freed
  16. General Motors Corporation Chrm. / Gerstenberg
  17. International Economy / Dollar
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Ireland
  20. Japan / Charity / Seattle
  21. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  22. Analysis (India-Pakistan / US)
  23. United Nations Row
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War
  3. India-Pakistan / Evacuees
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos.)
  5. India-Pakistan / US
  6. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  7. Vietnam War / Cambodia / Laos
  8. South Korea / Vietnam / Troops
  9. (Commercial: Bulova Accutron Watch; Banquet Cook-In-Bag Foods; NyQuil Cold Medicine, Victor's Cough Drops.)
  10. Supreme Court / Noms. Powell, Rehnquist
  11. Campaign `72 / Youth Vote: Part V
  12. Foreign Aid
  13. Prison Reform
  14. General Motors Corporation Chrm. / Gerstenberg
  15. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.)
  16. Ireland
  17. Trudeau / Nixon
  18. Mideast / United Nations
  19. Mideast / Sadat
  20. Hexachlorophene
  21. Unemployment Compensation
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Queen Elizabeth / Apple Sale
  24. Good Night

December 7, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. India-Pakistan / War East
  4. India-Pakistan / War West
  5. India-Pakistan / Bangladesh
  6. India-Pakistan / Yahya Khan
  7. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  8. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  9. India-Pakistan / US
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Vietnam War / Cambodia
  12. Laos / North Vietnam Air Power
  13. President / War Powers
  14. (Commercial: Purina Tender Vittles Cat Food; Schick Hot Lather Machine; Admiral Televisions; Planters Nuts.)
  15. Trudeau / Nixon
  16. Price Commission / US Steel
  17. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior Lotion; Old Spice Prdts.)
  18. Howard Hughes / Book
  19. Kent State Trials
  20. Students For A Democratic Society / Ban
  21. Child Care
  22. Space Exploration / Mars
  23. (Commercial: American Motors Corp.; Lowrey Organs.)
  24. Commentary (India-Pakistan / United Nations)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. India-Pakistan / War
  3. India-Pakistan / Abuse To Foreigners
  4. India-Pakistan / Yahya Khan Government
  5. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  6. India-Pakistan / US
  7. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  8. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  9. Vietnam War / Cambodia
  10. NATO / European Spending
  11. Trudeau / Nixon
  12. Medici / US
  13. Space Exploration / Mars
  14. (Commercial: Ford Maverick Autos.)
  15. Child Care
  16. Price Commission / US Steel
  17. Kent State Trials
  18. Stanford University / Bombing
  19. Election / Chicago / Hanrahan
  20. Ipacific Southwest Airlines Stamp Censure
  21. Nuclear Test / Amchitka
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Savings and Loan Assns.)
  24. Howard Hughes Book
  25. Bomb Blast / Cargo Ship
  26. Pearl Harbor
  27. Analysis (Pearl Harbor)
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley
  2. India-Pakistan / War / East
  3. India-Pakistan / War / West
  4. India-Pakistan / Yahya Khan Government
  5. India-Pakistan / US
  6. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid.)
  7. Cambodia / War
  8. Cancer
  9. Journal (President / War Powers)
  10. Kent State Trials
  11. Supreme Court / Gun Control / Students For A Democratic Society / Private School Busing
  12. (Commercial: American Motors Corp.; Allstate Auto. Insurance.)
  13. Price Commission / US Steel
  14. International Economy / Dollar
  15. Trudeau / Nixon
  16. Brezhnev / Poland
  17. NATO Meeting
  18. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  19. (Commercial: Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion; Del Monte Gel Cup Dessert.)
  20. Pearl Harbor / Anniversary
  21. Space Exploration / Mars
  22. Nuclear Research Center / Bombing
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Train Service / Auto Transport
  25. Good Night

December 8, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Floor Wax.)
  3. India-Pakistan / War: Bengali Government
  4. India-Pakistan / US
  5. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  6. (Commercial: Johnson's Glo-Coat Floor Wax; Rain Barrel Fabric Softener.)
  7. Laos-Cambodia / Vietnam War
  8. Vietnam War / POWs / Christmas
  9. (Commercial. Regard Wood Polish; Edge Shaving Gel.)
  10. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  11. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  12. Pension Incentive / Taxation
  13. Child Care
  14. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; English Leather Prdts.; Savings and Loan Assns.)
  15. NATO / United States Support
  16. Mediterranean Navies
  17. Foreign Aid / United Nations
  18. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Polaroid Cameras.)
  19. School Funding
  20. Uranium Tailings / Construction
  21. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Cleaner; Lowrey Organs.)
  22. Commentary (Humane Treatment)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. India-Pakistan / War
  3. India-Pakistan / Bengali Government
  4. Laos / Cambodia
  5. (Commercial: BankAmericard.)
  6. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  7. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets; Aqua Velva Prdts.)
  8. Foreign Aid / Vietnam War
  9. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  10. Prison Reform / Conference
  11. Commuter Traffic
  12. Federal Executive Lunches
  13. (Commercial: Havoline Motor Oil; Texaco.)
  14. Mideast
  15. Berlin Wall
  16. Analysis (Nixon)
  17. Pension Incentive
  18. Sickle-Cell Anemia
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Miller High Life Beer; Amana Radarange.)
  21. Bank / Gun Give Away
  22. Shoot-Out
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1971
  1. Introduction [Partially Bypassed.] John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War
  3. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion.)
  4. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  5. India-Pakistan / US
  6. Foreign Aid / United Nations
  7. Child Care
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets; Alpo Dog Food.)
  9. International Economy / Dollar
  10. Phase II / Prices / Pay Board Dispute
  11. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  12. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  13. Sickle Cell Anemia
  14. Welfare / Sick Child
  15. Journal (Spending United States Money)
  16. Federal Execs. / Lunches
  17. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail; Admiral Televisions.)
  18. Berlin Wall
  19. NATO
  20. Foreign Aid
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  23. United States Book Store / China Trade
  24. Good Night

December 9, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Jell-0 Gelatin.)
  3. India-Pakistan / United Nations / War / East
  4. India-Pakistan / War / West
  5. (Commercial: Jell-O Gelatin; Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  6. Tax Bill / Child Care
  7. Pay Board / Railroad Signalmen
  8. (Commercial: CG Fund Mutual Fund; Aqua Velva Prdts.)
  9. Vietnam / Casualties / Cambodia
  10. Donaldson / Charges Dismissed
  11. (Commercial: Admiral Televisions; Schick Hot Lather Machine; Cool Whip Whipped Topping; Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee.)
  12. Peace River / Pollution
  13. Volcano / West Indies
  14. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.)
  15. Child Care
  16. US-USSR Trade
  17. United States / USSR -China
  18. Death / Bunche
  19. (Commercial: Sunbeam Hair Driers; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  20. Commentary (Potpourri)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Tax Bill
  3. Child Care
  4. (Commercial: Kodak Instamatic Cameras; Coffee-Mate Non-Dairy Creamer.)
  5. India-Pakistan / War
  6. India / Maharajahs
  7. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  8. Vietnam War / Casualties
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Donaldson / Charges Dropped
  11. Egypt / Government Overthrow / Sentencing
  12. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Quasar Televisions By Motorola.)
  13. Death / Bunche
  14. Civil Rights / Federal Government
  15. Crime Statistics
  16. Memphis / Negro Murder
  17. Arteriosclerosis
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets; Aqua Velva Prdts.)
  20. Red Measles
  21. Women's Lib / Christmas
  22. VW Mutations
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan/War East
  3. India-Pakistan / War West
  4. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Master Charge Credit Card.)
  5. India-Pakistan / Conflicting Reports
  6. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  7. (Commercial: Tums Antacid.)
  8. Tax Bill / Child Care
  9. Pay Board / Railroad Signalmen
  10. Journal (Retirement)
  11. International Economy / Dollar
  12. Civil Rights / Government
  13. Pay Equality
  14. (Commercial: Regard Wood Polish; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  15. NATO / US
  16. Cambodia
  17. Donaldson / Charges Dropped
  18. Paris Peace Talks
  19. Vietnam / Casualties
  20. (Commercial: Sunbeam Hair Driers; Snug Denture Cushions.)
  21. Negro Youth Slaying
  22. Sniper
  23. Hoover
  24. Egypt / Politics and Government
  25. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  26. Cancer / Cigarettes
  27. Red Measles
  28. US-USSR / Trade
  29. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  30. Death / Bunche
  31. Good Night

December 10, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  4. Cancer / Foreign Aid / Economy
  5. Price Commission / US Steel
  6. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  7. India-Pakistan / War
  8. Berlin Agreement
  9. NATO / Military
  10. Ireland
  11. Mideast / War / Jews
  12. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  13. Tax Bill
  14. (Commercial: Lowrey Organs; Hai Karate After Shave Lotion; Rolaids Antacid.)
  15. Campaign `72 / Humphrey
  16. (Commercial: Old Spice Shaving Prdts.; Admiral Televisions.)
  17. Nobel Prize / Brandt
  18. Vietnam / War / United States Gis
  19. (Commercial: Schick Hot Lather Machine; Confident Denture Adhesive.)
  20. Commentary (President Techniques)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  3. Foreign Aid / Economy / Cancer / Campaign Reform / Child Care
  4. Tax Bill
  5. National Debt
  6. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance; Alka-Seltzer Tablets.)
  7. India-Pakistan / War / United Nations
  8. India-Pakistan / Evacuees / Orphanage
  9. Vietnam / War / United States Gis
  10. NATO / Berlin Accord
  11. (Commercial: Texaco Oil Company.)
  12. Bank / Gun Gifts
  13. Traffic Control / Car Pools
  14. Air Pollution
  15. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Jubilee Kitchen Wax.)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Price Commission / US Steel
  18. Frigidaire / Management-Labor Compromise
  19. Fitzgerald / Parole
  20. (Commercial: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Heet Liquid For Arthritis.)
  21. Nonlethal Weapons
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War East
  3. India-Pakistan / War West / US
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  5. Supreme Court / Nom. Rehnquist
  6. Busing / Norfolk, Virginia
  7. Tax Bill / Economy / Retroactive Raises
  8. Pay Board / Railroad Signalmen
  9. Price Commission / Frigidaire, Ford, US Steel
  10. (Commercial: Mastercharge Credit Card; Sunbeam Heat Comb.)
  11. NATO / Berlin
  12. Mideast / United Nations
  13. Cambodia
  14. Journal (Gis / Vietnam)
  15. Nobel Peace Prize / Brandt
  16. (Commercial: Jell-0 Pudding; Bulova Accutron Watch; Polident Denture Cleaner; Ex-Lax Laxative.)
  17. Measles
  18. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  19. South Pole / Pollution
  20. Discount Lending Rate
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Amateur Attorney
  23. Good Night

December 11, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

December 12, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

December 13, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. United States Prisoners / China Release
  4. India-Pakistan / China / United States Presence
  5. India-Pakistan / War
  6. India-Pakistan / Evacuees
  7. India-Pakistan / Orphanage Bombing
  8. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  9. Pompidou / Nixon
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Phase II
  12. Corn Market
  13. Prime Lending Rate
  14. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Old Spice Shave Prdts.; Admiral Televisions; Alpo Dog Food.)
  15. Cambodia / Vietnam Counter Spy Techniques
  16. (Commercial: Purina Tender Vittles Cat Food; Lowrey Organs.)
  17. Abortion Laws / Supreme Court
  18. Lake Huron Tunnel Blast
  19. (Commercial: English Leather Wind Drift Shave Prdts.; Sunbeam Hair Driers.)
  20. Commentary (India-Pakistan / US)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War East
  3. India-Pakistan / War Causes
  4. India-Pakistan / Anti-US Rallies
  5. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  6. (Commercial: Texaco Oil Company; Heet Arthritis Medicine.)
  7. Vietnam / Cambodia
  8. Pompidou / Nixon
  9. Analysis (Pompidou-Nixon)
  10. Job Safety
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Antacid; Norelco Shaver.)
  13. Price Commission / Rent / Senate-House Bill
  14. Campaign Spending
  15. United States Prisoners / China Release
  16. Space Exploration / Apollo 16
  17. Cowden Killings
  18. Child Peddler
  19. Florida / Pollution
  20. (Commercial: Pam Vegetable Pan Spray; Easy Off Oven Cleaner.)
  21. Mrs. Onassis / Volunteer
  22. White House / Christmas
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War East
  3. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  4. Pompidou / Nixon
  5. United States Prisoners / China Release
  6. (Commercial: Fireman's Fund American Insurance Company.)
  7. Lake Huron / Tunnel Blast
  8. Jackson / Negro Organization
  9. Attica Prison
  10. Phase II
  11. (Commercial: Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion; Geritol Tablets; Turns Antacid.)
  12. Military Costs / Pol.
  13. Mrs. Onassis / Volunteer Work
  14. Water Pollution / Florida
  15. Prime Interest Rate
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Medal of Honor Winners
  18. Good Night

December 14, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Pompidou / Nixon / International Economy
  3. Dollar Devaluation / US
  4. (Commercial: Femiron Tablets; Aqua Velva Shave Prdts.)
  5. India-Pakistan / War
  6. India-Pakistan / US-USSR
  7. India-Pakistan / War
  8. India-Pakistan / Bangladesh
  9. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  10. Longshoremen Strike
  11. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Admiral Televisions; Visine Eye Drops; Hai Karate After Shave.)
  12. Welfare Mothers
  13. Nixon / Economy
  14. Campaign Spending
  15. Campaign `72 / Yorty
  16. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.)
  17. No Fault Insurance
  18. Hijacking / Parachutist
  19. United States Prisoners / China Release
  20. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.)
  21. Commentary (Gold)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Pompidou / Nixon / International Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Supersonic Transport Plane
  5. (Commercial: Del Monte Gel Cup Dessert; Allstate Auto. Insurance.)
  6. India-Pakistan / United States / USSR
  7. India-Pakistan / War East
  8. India-Pakistan / War West
  9. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  10. Ireland
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  12. Congress / Welfare / Nixon / Economy
  13. Endangered Species / Predator Control
  14. Draft-Dodgers
  15. United States Prisoners / China Release
  16. (Commercial: Texaco Oil Company.)
  17. Red Measles
  18. No-Fault Insurance
  19. Packard Stocks
  20. (Commercial: Norelco Prdts.; Amana Radarange.)
  21. Analysis (Dollar Devaluation)
  22. Alaska / Land Claims
  23. Agnew / Christmas Gifts
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Dollar Devaluation
  3. Big 10 Meeting
  4. Dollar Devaluation / Reaction
  5. Journal (Dollar Devaluation)
  6. Dollar Devaluation / Europe
  7. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol Antacid; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  8. Nixon / Moscow Trip / India-Pakistan War
  9. India-Pakistan War / East
  10. India Pakistan War / West
  11. Enterprise / Bay of Bengal
  12. (Commercial: American Tourister Luggage; Savings and Loan Assns.; Sinarest Sinus Medicine.)
  13. United States Prisoners / China Release
  14. (Commercial: Ex-Lax Laxative; NCR Computers.)
  15. David Packard / Charity
  16. Phase II Continuation
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Predator Control / Interior Department
  19. Good Night

December 15, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Glo-Coat Wax.)
  3. India-Pakistan / War East
  4. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  5. India-Pakistan / War West
  6. India-Pakistan / US
  7. (Commercial: Glo-Coat Wax; Pledge Furniture Wax.)
  8. Kerner / Indictment
  9. Panther Newton / Release
  10. (Commercial: Rain Barrel Fabric Softener; Regard Wood Polish.)
  11. United States Prisoners / China Release
  12. (Commercial: Admiral Televisions; Confident Denture Adhesive; Schick Hot Lather Machine; Alpo Dog Food.)
  13. Dollar Devaluation
  14. Med. Costs
  15. Defense Bill
  16. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  17. Ships / Cuba-US
  18. USSR / Earthquake
  19. Missouri / Tornado
  20. (Commercial: Sunbeam Hair Driers; English Leather Prdts.)
  21. Commentary (Washington, DC Football)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War East
  3. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  4. India-Pakistan / War East
  5. India-Pakistan / War West
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  7. India-Pakistan / US
  8. Analysis (India-Pakistan / US)
  9. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.)
  10. Ships / United States vs. Cuba
  11. China / United States Prisoners Release
  12. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Cleaner; Rolaids Antacid.)
  13. Health Costs
  14. Dollar Devaluation
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Industrial Production
  17. Draft Evaders
  18. Kerner / Indictment
  19. Panther Newton / Release
  20. Drug Abuse
  21. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  22. Earthquake
  23. Def., Foreign Aid Bills
  24. White House
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / War East
  3. India-Pakistan / War West
  4. India-Pakistan / US
  5. India-Pakistan / United Nations
  6. India-Pakistan / Bangladesh
  7. (Commercial: Victors Cough Drops; NyQuil Cold Medicine.)
  8. Dollar Devaluation / France
  9. Dollar Devaluation / US
  10. Industrial Production
  11. Health Service / Costs
  12. Kerner / Indictment
  13. Panther Newton / Release
  14. (Commercial: Kodak Cameras and Film; Regard Wood Cleaner; Polident Denture Cleaner; Pepto-Bismol Antacid.)
  15. Ships / United States vs. Cuba
  16. China / United States Prisoners Release
  17. Paris Peace Talks
  18. Cambodia
  19. Henderson Trial
  20. Earthquake
  21. Whaling Ban
  22. Car Sales
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance; A&P 8 O'Clock Coffee.)
  25. Death / Sarnoff
  26. Good Night

December 16, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee.)
  3. India-Pakistan / E. Victory / West War
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  5. India-Pakistan / US
  6. India-Pakistan / USSR / China
  7. (Commercial: Jell-O Gelatin; Tang Breakfast Drink.)
  8. Vietnam / United States Gis
  9. Cambodia
  10. (Commercial: Schick Hot Lather Machine; Absorbine Junior Rub; Allstate Auto. Insurance.)
  11. Yardville Prison Riot
  12. China / United States Prisoners Release
  13. (Commercial: Lowrey Organ; Old Spice Prdts.)
  14. Foreign Aid
  15. Supreme Court / Noms.
  16. Ships / United States vs. Cuba
  17. Price Commission / Steel
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. International Economy
  20. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Savings and Loan Assns.)
  21. Commentary (Bangladesh)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / Dacca Falls
  3. India-Pakistan / US
  4. (Commercial: Cranberry Juice Cocktail; Volkswagen.)
  5. Cuba / United States Ship Capture
  6. Med. Malpractice
  7. Drug Abuse
  8. Predator Control
  9. (Commercial: Texaco Gasoline.)
  10. Vietnam / Casualties
  11. Henderson Trial
  12. China / United States Prisoners Release
  13. Alabama Convict / New York
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Dristan Cold Capsules; Beneficial Finance.)
  16. Foreign Aid
  17. Water Pollution
  18. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  19. Weather
  20. Pat Nixon / Ghettos
  21. (Commercial: Amana Radarange; Polaroid Cameras.)
  22. Analysis (India-Pakistan / War-Mercy)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan / Dacca Falls
  3. India-Pakistan / War West
  4. India-Pakistan / US
  5. (Commercial: Sunbeam Hair Driers; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  6. International Economy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. Cuba / United States Ship
  9. Cambodia
  10. Vietnam / Casualties
  11. Henderson Trial
  12. Foreign Aid
  13. China / United States Prisoners Release
  14. (Commercial: Victors Cough Drops; NyQuil Cold Medicine.)
  15. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  16. Journal (Demo. Campaign Funds)
  17. Political Convention Protection
  18. Hijack Attempt
  19. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Remington Shavers; NCR Computers; Volkswagen.)
  20. Bangladesh
  21. Good Night

December 17, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. India-Pakistan War / John F. Kennedy Administration
  4. President Control / Secrecy
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. India-Pakistan War
  7. India Casualties
  8. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  9. Congress / Foreign Aid
  10. Dock Strike
  11. Personal Income
  12. Big 10 / Meeting
  13. Frozen Dollar
  14. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Schick Hot Lather Machine; Jifoam Oven Cleaner; Lipton Onion Soup Mix.)
  15. Cambodia
  16. Henderson Trial
  17. Diggs / Resignation
  18. United Nations / U Thant Successor
  19. Kidnap
  20. Ireland
  21. (Commercial: Femiron Tablets; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  22. Campaign `72 / McCarthy
  23. (Commercial: Sunbeam Hair Driers; Polaroid Cameras.)
  24. Commentary (Christmas Letters)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan
  3. Bangladesh Mission / Washington, DC
  4. India-Pakistan War / Casualties
  5. Moscow / Peking
  6. (Commercial: NCR Computers; Amana Radarange.)
  7. Foreign Aid
  8. Big 10 Meeting
  9. Pay Raises
  10. Dock Strike
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Volkswagen.)
  13. Cambodia
  14. Henderson Trial
  15. My Lai / Court Martials
  16. Cuba / Jose Villa
  17. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets; Aqua Velva After Shave.)
  18. Campaign `72 / McCarthy
  19. Kidney Machine
  20. Off-Shore Oil, Gas
  21. Wild Horses
  22. Diggs / Resignation
  23. Space Funds
  24. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  25. Analysis (India-Pakistan War)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. India-Pakistan War
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet.)
  4. Campaign `72 / McCarthy
  5. Journal (McCarthy and Youth)
  6. Politics and Pot
  7. Congress Adjourns
  8. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; Absorbine Arthritic Pain Lotion.)
  9. Henderson Trial
  10. Cambodia
  11. Dollar / Big 10 Meeting
  12. Pay Board / Raises
  13. Dock Strike
  14. Welfare
  15. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  16. Cuba / Johnny Express
  17. Cattle Disease
  18. Wild Horses
  19. Diggs / Resignation
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Police / New York City
  22. Good Night

December 18, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

December 19, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Pakistan / Government
  3. India-Pakistan / War's End
  4. (Commercial: National Clearinghse. For Drug Abuse.)
  5. Dollar / United States / International Economy
  6. Nixon-Heath / Summit
  7. National Farmers Organization / Campaign `72
  8. (Commercial: Veterans' Administration Hire A Vet.)
  9. Israel / Egypt
  10. Black Jews / Israel
  11. Ireland
  12. Greece
  13. USSR Space Probe
  14. Vietnam War
  15. Week Ahead
  16. (Commercial: Christmas Seals.)
  17. Albania
  18. Good Night

December 20, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Import Surcharge
  4. Devaluation / United States Economy
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  7. Yahya Khan / Resigns
  8. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  9. Bengal Revenge
  10. (Commercial: English Leather Prdts.; The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau"; Alpo Dog Food; Tegrin Medicated Shampoo.)
  11. Vietnam War / Cease-Fire
  12. Ireland
  13. Egypt Leaders / Meeting
  14. Black Jews
  15. (Commercial: Femiron; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  16. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  17. Turtles / Salmonella
  18. Segregated Private Schools / Taxation
  19. Gun Control
  20. (Commercial: Schick Hot Lather Machine; Jifoam Oven Cleaner.)
  21. Commentary (Import Surcharge)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War
  3. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  4. Vietnam War / Troop Pullout
  5. Vietnam War / United States Air Aid
  6. United States / Ntlst. China
  7. Yahya Khan / Bhutto
  8. Ireland
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  10. Nixon-Heath Meeting
  11. Intl Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Supreme Court / Schools / Plea Bargaining / Gun Control
  14. Ed. Hanrahan
  15. Cong. Absenteeism
  16. (Commercial: BankAmericard; Kodak Instamatic Camera; Amana Radarange.)
  17. United States Board of Parole / Berrigan / Baker
  18. Hand Grenades / Street Crime
  19. Kidney Machine
  20. Santa Claus
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Bermuda Meeting
  3. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Tums Antacid.)
  4. Yahya Khan Resigns
  5. Pakistan War
  6. Atrocities / E. Pakistan
  7. India / Pakistan Victory
  8. Vietnam War
  9. (Commercial: Victors Cough Drops; NyQuil Cold Medicine.)
  10. Supreme Court / Schools / Welfare / Gun Law
  11. School Integration
  12. Busing / Pontiac, Michigan
  13. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol Antacid; Kodak Cameras and Film.)
  14. Penn Central Railroad / Amtrak
  15. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance; Neo-Synephrine.)
  16. Ireland
  17. Dan. Berrigan Hearing Granted
  18. Baker / Parole Denied
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Christmas Cake X-Rayed
  21. Good Night

December 21, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  4. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Dollar Valuation
  6. Bermuda Summit
  7. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  8. Pakistan / President
  9. West Pakistan / Cease-Fire
  10. United States Navy / Task Force
  11. (Commercial: NyQuil Cold Medicine; McDonald's Restaurants; Visine Eye Drops; Hai Karate After Shave.)
  12. Laos / North Vietnam / US
  13. Cambodia
  14. Ireland
  15. (Commercial: Schick Hot Lather Machine; Alpo Dog Food.)
  16. United States Economy / Campaign `72
  17. Ship Hijack
  18. Canada / Bank Robbery
  19. Explosion / France
  20. Kansas City / Shoot Out
  21. (Commercial: Tegrin Skin Cream; Victors Cough Drops.)
  22. Commentary (Mississippi.)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. United Nations Secretary Gen.
  3. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Shave Prdts.; National Clearinghse. For Drug Abuse.)
  4. Pakistan Government / Revenge
  5. Dollar
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. United States Economy / Campaign `72
  8. (Commercial: Easy Off Oven Cleaner; Tegrin Shampoo.)
  9. North Vietnam / United States Bombing
  10. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  11. Vietnam War / United States Air Power
  12. Cambodia / Laos
  13. Air Pollution
  14. (Commercial: Amana Radarange; Windsong Cologne.)
  15. Oil Shortage
  16. Ireland
  17. Boat Hijack
  18. Cuba / Ship Seizure
  19. Kansas City / Shoot-Out
  20. Bank Robbery / Canada
  21. Treas. Notes
  22. Nixon-Health / Summit
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; FTD Florists.)
  4. Pakistan Government
  5. Pakistan Surrender
  6. (Commercial: NBC's Vietnam Hindsight.)
  7. Nixon Heath / Summit
  8. United States / China, P.R.
  9. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol Antacid; Dirty Harry [Movie].)
  10. Dollar
  11. Ohio / State Income Tax
  12. Journal (Federal Taxes)
  13. Powell / Rehnquist
  14. (Commercial: NBC's Chronolog.)
  15. Vietnam War
  16. Announcement
  17. Bank Robbery / Canada
  18. Explosion / France
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Evanston, Illinois / Liquor Sale
  21. Good Night

December 22, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Wax.)
  3. Economy
  4. President / Economy Powers
  5. Roanoke, Alabama
  6. Consumer Interests
  7. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Wax; Rain Barrel Fabric Softener.)
  8. Bangladesh
  9. USSR / Egypt
  10. (Commercial: Glo-Coat Floor Wax; Regard Wood Polish.)
  11. White House / Annual Report
  12. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  13. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Hai Karate After Shave; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicine; McDonald's Restaurants.)
  14. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  15. (Commercial: Femiron Tablets; Aqua Velva Prdts.)
  16. Vietnam War / Air Raids
  17. POW's / South Vietnam / North Vietnam
  18. Pentagon Memorial Service
  19. (Commercial: Schick Hot Lather Machine; Alpo Dog Food.)
  20. Commentary (Women's Lib)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. President / Economy Powers
  3. Cost of Living Index / Price Commission / Pay Board
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Amana Radarange; Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  6. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  7. Bangladesh
  8. Prime Minister Gandhi
  9. Mideast Meeting
  10. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Shave Prdts.; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  11. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  12. Ed. Hanrahan
  13. Christmas Tragedy
  14. (Commercial: Mogen David Wine; Pam Vegetable Spray.)
  15. Vietnam War / Air War
  16. Prisoners of War Mail
  17. (Commercial: Havoline Motor Oil.)
  18. Nuclear Testing / USSR
  19. Analysis (Nixon Summit Meetings)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Price Control / Rents
  3. President / Economy Power
  4. Cost of Living Index
  5. Dollar
  6. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Phillips Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  7. United Nations / Secretary Gen. / Money
  8. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail; French's Mustard.)
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Kansas / Christmas
  11. Pentagon Christmas Ceremony / POWs
  12. (Commercial: Heart Association Antismoking Campaign.)
  13. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  14. Journal (Campaigners)
  15. Ed Hanrahan
  16. (Commercial: Christmas Seals.)
  17. White House / Annual Report
  18. Nixon Trips
  19. Bangladesh
  20. India / Pakistan
  21. Italy / Elections
  22. Airline Crash
  23. Oswald
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. India / Army Officers
  26. Good Night

December 23, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee.)
  3. Hoffa / Parole
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Jell-O Gelatin.)
  5. Vietnam War / POW's / Boa Hope / Casualties
  6. Pakistan
  7. Bangladesh
  8. Pakistani Soldiers / Surrender
  9. (Commercial: Tang Drink; Gravy Train Dog Food.)
  10. Price Commission / Insurance Rates
  11. Postal Rates
  12. Niagara, Wisconsin
  13. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Edge Shaving Gel; General Motors Corp.)
  14. Campaign `72 / McGovern / McCloskey / Primaries
  15. (Commercial: "Alias Smith and Jones"; Old Spice Shaving Prdts.)
  16. Cancer Research
  17. Basketball
  18. (Commercial: Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  19. Commentary (Logic of Christmas)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hoffa / Freed
  3. Cancer Research
  4. Angina
  5. Prices
  6. Postal Rate Hike
  7. (Commercial: Texaco Service Stations.)
  8. Food Stamps
  9. Telephone Rate Incr.
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Vietnam War / Air Attacks
  12. Vietnam War / Air War
  13. Vietnam War / Casualties / POWs
  14. (Commercial: Mogen David Wine; Wind Song Cologne.)
  15. Pakistan / India
  16. Bangladesh / Leaders Return
  17. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  18. Black Panthers
  19. McGovern / Welfare
  20. Analysis (Shoplifting)
  21. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  22. Jimmy Hoffa / Release
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Jimmy Hoffa Freed
  3. School Teachers / Jail
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  5. Vietnam War / Truce / United States Air Power
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Vietnam War / Casualties / POWs / Bob Hope
  8. My Lai Massacre
  9. (Commercial: Vicks' Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Schick Hot Lather Machine.)
  10. Postal Rates
  11. Trade Negotiations / Phase II
  12. Federal Communications Commission / AT&T Telephone
  13. Cancer Research
  14. (Commercial: State Employment Service-Youth Opportunity Center.)
  15. Pakistan / India
  16. Bangladesh
  17. Heath / Northern Ireland / Pope Paul
  18. Tito
  19. Italy Election
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Lake Tahoe
  22. Good Night

December 24, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Vietnam War / United States Bombings
  4. Nixon Physical Exam
  5. Bob Hope / POWs
  6. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  7. India / Pakistan
  8. West Pakistan
  9. Bangladesh Refugees
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Michael James Brody Jr.
  12. Jimmy Hoffa Homecoming
  13. (Commercial: General Motors Corp.; Jifoam Oven Cleaner; "Tribes" [Movie.])
  14. Italy / President
  15. Ireland
  16. Palace Guards
  17. (Commercial: [Audio Failure 5:20:40-5:21:50.] Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.)
  18. Airplane Hijack
  19. Texas Schools
  20. Flu
  21. Women's Lib
  22. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.)
  23. Commentary (Jesus Christ)
  24. Merry Christmas & Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Physical Exam
  3. (Commercial: Eaton Machinery Prdts.)
  4. Vietnam War / Air War
  5. Soldiers' Christmas Party
  6. Ireland
  7. Buckingham Palace Guards
  8. USSR / Jews
  9. (Commercial: Eaton Machinery Prdts.)
  10. Pakistan
  11. India / Refugees
  12. Texas / Schools
  13. Seattle / Unemployment
  14. Michael James Brody
  15. Flu
  16. Salmon
  17. (Commercial: Eaton Machinery Prdts.)
  18. Airplane Hijack
  19. Christmas / White House
  20. Christmas Trees
  21. Mute Christmas Carols
  22. Commentary (Christmas)
  23. Merry Christmas & Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Airplane Hijacking
  3. Nixon / Physical Exam
  4. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Victors Cough Drops.)
  5. India / Pakistan
  6. Pakistan Government
  7. Ireland
  8. Italy / President
  9. (Commercial: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  10. Texas / Schools
  11. James Hoffa / Freed
  12. Campaign `72 / Lindsay
  13. Vietnam War
  14. Prisoners of War / Capt. Floyd Kushner
  15. (Commercial: Religion in America Life Advertising Council)
  16. Journal (Attitudes)
  17. Vatican Mass
  18. Merry Christmas & Good Night

December 25, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1971
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• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1971
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• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

December 26, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1971
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• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War
  3. Draft
  4. (Commercial: Keep American Beautiful-Stop Pollution.)
  5. United States Economy
  6. United States Ind. / Mexico
  7. Trans. Strikes
  8. Subways, Buses / New York
  9. (Commercial: Council For Financial Aid To Education.)
  10. Prison Reform
  11. Retarded Children / Prisoner Care
  12. Police / Heroin
  13. (Commercial: United States Savings Bonds.)
  14. Football
  15. Hotel Fire / Korea
  16. Maurice Chevalier Ill
  17. Trudeau / Son
  18. Week Ahead
  19. (Commercial: United Cerebral Palsy.)
  20. India / Pakistan
  21. Mideast
  22. USSR / Jews
  23. Good Night
  24. Good Night

December 27, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes / POW's
  3. Nixon / China Trip
  4. Vvaw / Statue of Liberty
  5. Vets Protests / Betsy Ross House / Travis Air Force Base
  6. Draft
  7. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance; Rain Barrel Fabric Softener.)
  8. Pakistan Government / Prisoners of War Camps / India
  9. Ireland / Children / Toys
  10. USSR Defector Returns Home
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  12. Price Control / Price Display
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Hoffa / Parole
  15. Science / Sensitivity / Humphrey
  16. (Commercial: Texaco; Phillips' Antacid Tablets; Twice As Nice Shampoo and Conditioner.)
  17. Vietnam Veteran
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes
  3. Vietnam War / Laos
  4. Vets Protest / Statue of Liberty / Betsy Ross House
  5. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Pontiac Ventura Auto.; National Alliance of Busmen.-Jobs.)
  6. Pakistan Government
  7. Bangladesh
  8. Pakistan War Trials
  9. Nixon-Brandt Meeting
  10. United Nations Problems
  11. (Commercial: Esso.)
  12. Foreign Trade Balance / Economy
  13. Hoffa / Parole Board
  14. Travel / Retirement
  15. Court Reform / Volunteer Arbitrators
  16. USSR Defector
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Esso.)
  19. High School Graduates
  20. Youth Vote
  21. Campaign `72 / Hartke / Lindsay
  22. Senior Citizen Voters / Florida
  23. Good Night

December 28, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes
  4. Vets Protest / Statue of Liberty / Lincoln Memorial
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. Florida Summit
  7. Campaign `72 / Lindsay
  8. Campaign `72 / Hartke
  9. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  10. India / Pakistan
  11. Bangladesh / POW's / Bengali Refugees
  12. (Commercial: Femiron Tablets; Savings and Loan Assns.; Pontiac Firebird; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  13. Economy Indicators
  14. Consumer Prices
  15. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.)
  16. Peking Trip
  17. Heroin
  18. (Commercial: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.)
  19. Commentary (Lindsay)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes
  3. United States Bombing / McGovern / Muskie
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. Vet Protests / Statue of Liberty / Lincoln Memorial
  6. (Commercial: Williams Lectric Shave; Pontiac Catalina.)
  7. Campaign `72 / Lindsay
  8. Campaign `72 / Hartke
  9. Hoffa / Wage Freeze
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Florida Summit
  13. India / Pakistan
  14. Heroin,
  15. (Commercial: Dip-It Coffee Maker Cleaner; Tums Antacid.)
  16. American Indians / Mt. Adams
  17. (Commercial: Havoline Motor Oil.)
  18. Tattooing
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes / Paris Peace Talks
  3. Vietnam War / Cambodia
  4. Vets Protest / Statue of Liberty / Lincoln Memorial
  5. Journal (Disabled Vets)
  6. (Commercial: Pontiac Catalina.)
  7. Campaign `72 / Lindsay
  8. Campaign `72 / Hartke
  9. Drinan / Nixon / Hoffa
  10. Economy
  11. Christmas Shopping
  12. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Alpo Dog Food; Kodak Film.)
  13. India / Pakistan
  14. Red Cross / Vatican
  15. Indira Gandhi
  16. Florida Summit
  17. Peking Trip
  18. (Commercial: American Cancer Society.)
  19. California Rain / Snow
  20. Moshe Dayan / Divorce
  21. Maurice Chevalier
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. John Lindsay
  24. Good Night

December 29, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Glo-Coat Floor Wax.)
  3. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes / POW's
  4. (Commercial: Glo-Coat Floor Wax; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  5. Bombing Criticism / Reactions
  6. (Commercial: Rain Barrel Fabric Softener; Regard Wood Paneling Polish.)
  7. Vets. Protests / San Francisco
  8. Campaign `72 / Lindsay / War Protest
  9. Campaign `72 / Ashbrook
  10. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Pontiac Catalina; Savings And Loan Assns.)
  11. Florida Summit / NATO
  12. Common Market
  13. Britain / Malta
  14. USSR / Bangladesh
  15. India / Pakistan
  16. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  17. Harlan Dies
  18. Consumer Protection
  19. Hoffa
  20. Crime
  21. Negroes / Justice
  22. Detroit / Police Recruiting
  23. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  24. Commentary (US Foreign Policy)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes
  3. Maj. Floyd Kushner
  4. Vietnam Bombings / Pilots / Pentagon
  5. China, P.R. / Bombings
  6. Prisoners of War Packages
  7. (Commercial: Playtex Girdles; Polaroid Cameras.)
  8. Campaign `72 / Ashbrook
  9. Campaign `72 / Lindsay
  10. Harlan Dies
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. USSR / Bangladesh
  13. Britain / Malta
  14. Timothy Leary
  15. (Commercial: Pontiac Ventura; Jet-Dry Water Spot Remover For Dishwashers.)
  16. David Kennedy / NATO
  17. Florida Summit
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Fire / New Rochelle, New York
  20. Rabbits
  21. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  22. Analysis (Campaign `72)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes
  3. Bombings / Reaction
  4. Laos Bombing / Cave Dwellers
  5. Cambodia
  6. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  7. Florida Summit
  8. Britain / Malta
  9. USSR / Bangladesh
  10. Pakistan Prisoners
  11. France / Nuclear Weapons
  12. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Pontiac Ventura.)
  13. Harlan Dies
  14. Campaign `72 / Ashbrook
  15. Campaign `72 / Lindsay
  16. Journal (Candidates)
  17. Crime
  18. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Safety Belts.)
  19. Prisoners of War Packages
  20. Timothy Leary
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Poverty / Oklahoma
  23. Good Night

December 30, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran.)
  3. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes / Casualties
  4. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  5. Ellsberg / Pentagon Papers
  6. (Commercial: Shake'N Bake; Gaines Top Choice Dog Food.)
  7. Pakistan / Bangladesh
  8. Bangladesh
  9. (Commercial: Allstate Auto. Insurance; General Motors.)
  10. Israel / Egypt
  11. Britain / Malta
  12. (Commercial: Femiron; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  13. Dowdy Indictment
  14. Unemployment
  15. Basketball
  16. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.; Tegrin Cream.)
  17. Commentary (Press Freedom)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Air Strikes
  3. Pentagon Papers / Ellsberg
  4. Pentagon Papers / Other Conspirators
  5. Campaign `72 / Humphrey
  6. Marine Corps / Cushman
  7. Draft
  8. (Commercial: Dip-It Coffee Maker Cleaner; Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  9. Israel / Phantom Jets
  10. John Dowdy
  11. Warren G. Harding
  12. Campaign ` 72 / Endicott Peabody
  13. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  14. Unemployment Benefits
  15. Paul McCracken / Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Hsehold. Poisons
  18. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Playtex Girdles.)
  19. Vietnam War / Casualties / United States Withdrawal
  20. (Commercial: Wind Song Cologne; Pontiac Catalina.)
  21. Super Bowls
  22. Good Night
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War / United States Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Phillips Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Purina Dog Chow.)
  4. Vietnam War / United States Bombing / Reactions
  5. Laos
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. Vietnam War / Casualties
  8. Draft
  9. Pentagon Papers / Ellsberg
  10. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup.)
  11. Bangladesh / Biharis
  12. (Commercial: United States Savings Bonds.)
  13. Unemployment Compensation
  14. Economy
  15. Unemployment / Seattle Food Program
  16. Rep. Dowdy / Graft
  17. Warren G. Harding
  18. Science Convention Activists
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. France / Car Thefts
  21. Good Night

December 31, 1971

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1971
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• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War
  3. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Ireland
  6. Malta
  7. (Commercial: Phillips Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Jet-Dry Water Spot Remover For Dishwashers.)
  8. Campaign `72 / Humphrey
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Term Paper Sales
  11. Operation Alert
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleaner.)
  13. Duel Suicide
  14. Air Pollution / Copper
  15. Air Pollution / Spanish Art
  16. (Commercial: President Council On Physical Fitness and Sports.)
  17. Analysis (New Year)
  18. Name Honors / Britain
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast
  3. India
  4. West Pakistan
  5. Bangladesh
  6. (Commercial: NyQuil Cold Medicine; Jobs-National Alliance of Businessmen.)
  7. Vietnam War
  8. Japan / China
  9. (Commercial: National Safety Council)
  10. Ireland
  11. Search / California Youth
  12. Teachers' Jail Release
  13. Weather
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Meany
  16. Campaign `72 / Humphrey
  17. Miami Beach
  18. Year Ahead
  19. Good Night

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