August 1971 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Apollo 15
  3. (Commercial: Travelers Insurance Company.)
  4. Steel Industry / Negotiations
  5. Railroad Strike / Negotiations
  6. (Commercial: Purina Dog Chow; Purina Cat Chow.)
  7. Sudan
  8. Vietnam War
  9. Plane Collision
  10. France / Clothing Styles
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Mobil Gasoline.)
  12. Lt. Calley
  13. Connecticut / State Tax
  14. Green / College Education
  15. (Commercial: Tums; Calgonite.)
  16. Bicycling
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

August 2, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  3. Rogers / US-China, P.R., Policy
  4. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  5. Apollo 15
  6. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  7. Lockheed Loan / Senate Approval
  8. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Rally Car Wax; Wilkinson Sword Blades; Palmolive Rapid Shave.)
  9. Railroad Strike / Settlement
  10. Steel Industry / Agreement
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Femiron; Aqua Velva.)
  13. Draft Bill / Sweden Military Service
  14. USSR / West Berlin
  15. Sudan
  16. Vietnam War
  17. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Keebler Keebies.)
  18. Commentary (Apollo 15)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1971
  1. Apollo 15
  2. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  3. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company.)
  4. Apollo 15
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Express Money Card.)
  6. Senate / Lockheed Loan Approval
  7. Railroad Strike / Settlement
  8. Steel Industry / Agreement
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Weicker / Economy
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  12. Rogers / US-China, P.R. Policy
  13. Communist Summit Meeting
  14. Laos Report
  15. POWs Torture
  16. Mansfield / Draft Bill
  17. Greece
  18. Sudan
  19. Edgar Smith
  20. Indictment
  21. Dr. Bender
  22. Eagles Killing
  23. (Commercial: Polaroid Camera; Pontiac.)
  24. Apollo 15
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Apollo 15
  3. (Commercial: Purina Dog Chow.)
  4. Railroad Steel Inds. Settlements
  5. Lockheed Loan / Senate Approval
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams `Lectric Shave.)
  7. Rogers / US-China, P.R., Policy
  8. Sudan
  9. Israel / Sisco
  10. (Commercial: Murine Clear Eyes; Cigarlet; Savings and Loan Association; Tang.)
  11. Draft Bill
  12. Mud Ghetto Insurance
  13. California / Sea Urchins
  14. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  15. Baltimore, Maryland / Flooding
  16. Vietnam War
  17. Weicker / Economy
  18. Green / Ed
  19. Dellums / Fin. Priorities
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Apollo 15
  22. Good Night

August 3, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1971
  1. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  2. Railroad Strike Effects
  3. Unemployment / Public Service Jobs Bill
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Discover American Travel Organization; Bufferin; Lysol; Keebler Keebies.)
  6. House / POWs Testimony
  7. Vietnam War
  8. (Commercial: Femiron; Aqua Velva.)
  9. Apollo 15
  10. Nixon / Department of Health, Education And Welfare Busing Plan
  11. Nixon / World War II Documents
  12. Senate / Equal Broadcast Time
  13. FDA / Palmolive Recall
  14. Drug Problem / Tip Program
  15. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Fram Filters.)
  16. Commentary (For. Economy Competition)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Stock Market Report
  3. Nixon Administration / Economy Policy
  4. Analysis (US Economy)
  5. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin.)
  6. School Busing
  7. Draft Bill / Lottery
  8. POWs Testimony
  9. Vietnam War
  10. China, P.R. / Algeria / Vietnam War
  11. E. Germany / Debler Escape
  12. (Commercial: Purina Cat Dinners; Spred Paint.)
  13. Apollo 15
  14. Railroad Strike Effects
  15. Kent State University
  16. Senate / Election Reforms
  17. Editorial Ads
  18. (Commercial: Salvo Laundry Detergent, Tablets, Total Cereal.)
  19. Nixon / World War II Documents
  20. Woman Air Force Gen.
  21. Eagles
  22. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  23. Gary Anderson Rescue
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1971
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Austin, Texas / Desegregation
  3. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  4. Stock Market Report / Steel, Railroad Settlements
  5. (Commercial: El Producto Cigars; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  6. Railroad Strike Effects
  7. Apollo 15
  8. (Commercial: Shell Gasoline; Purina Tender Vittles; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  9. Eagles Killings
  10. Draft Bill
  11. Idaho / Grasshoppers
  12. Senate / Campaign Reforms
  13. (Commercial: Sominex; Aqua Velva Shaving Lotion.)
  14. Middle E.
  15. South Vietnam
  16. Paris, France / Les Halles Market Place
  17. Kent State University
  18. Nixon / China, P.R. Trip
  19. No Animals Allowed Acquittal
  20. Britain / Debtors
  21. Good Night

August 4, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Wax.)
  3. Nixon / Wage-Price Board
  4. Steel Industry
  5. Stolen Stks. and Bonds
  6. (Commercial: Glo-Coat Floor Wax; Sun Country Air Freshener.)
  7. Nixon / China, P.R., Trip
  8. Pakistan / Refugees / Diplomats
  9. (Commercial: Favor Furniture Polish; Raid.)
  10. South Vietnam
  11. Col. Henderson Trial
  12. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Savings and Loan Association; Talley Inds.)
  13. House / Draft Bill / Lottery
  14. (Commercial: Fram Filters; Snap-E-Tom Tomato Cocktail.)
  15. Apollo 15
  16. Mississippi / Gov. Campaign
  17. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company.)
  18. Commentary (US Economy)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon Wage-Price Board
  3. Steel Industry
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Stolen Stks. and Bonds
  6. France / United States Dollar
  7. Lockheed
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  9. China, P.R.
  10. House / Draft Bill
  11. South Vietnam
  12. Henderson Trial
  13. Pentagon Papers
  14. Pakistan
  15. (Commercial: Rally Car Wax; Tang.)
  16. Apollo 15
  17. Eagles
  18. Mississippi / Demo. Gov. Nom.
  19. Senate / Campaign Spending
  20. New Hampshire / Primary
  21. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  22. Senate / ABM
  23. Railroad Strike Effects
  24. West Germany
  25. Australia
  26. Vatican
  27. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Bufferin.)
  28. Washington, DC / Recycling Center
  29. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Republican Senators / Wage-Price Board
  3. France / Speculative Dollars
  4. Steel Industry
  5. (Commercial: Purina Cat Chow; Rolaids; Efferdent Dental Cleaner.)
  6. South Vietnam
  7. Nixon / China, P.R., Trip
  8. Middle E. / Israel
  9. Sudan
  10. Morocco
  11. (Commercial: Cigarlet; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  12. Apollo 15
  13. Wyoming / Eagles
  14. Senate / Campaign Spending
  15. House / Draft Bill
  16. Railroad Strike Effects
  17. (Commercial: Travelers Insurance Company; Mobil Gasoline; Pepto Bismol.)
  18. Goldberg
  19. Vatican
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Washington, DC / Summer Concerts
  22. Good Night

August 5, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Apollo 15
  3. (Commercial: "Alias Smith and Jones".)
  4. Prisoners of War Release Rumor
  5. South Vietnam
  6. Pakistan / Diplomats / Refugees
  7. (Commercial: ABC-Television.)
  8. Wholesale Prices
  9. Bills / Welfare
  10. General Motors
  11. (Commercial: McDonald's; ABC Movie of The Weekend.)
  12. Nixon / Draft Bill / Lottery
  13. (Commercial: Champale Malt Liquor; American Express Travelers Checks.)
  14. Pentagon Papers
  15. Senate / Campaign Ads
  16. West Germany / Munich / Shoot Out
  17. Georgia / Maddox / DJ
  18. (Commercial: Lucite Paint; Polident.)
  19. Commentary (Ireland)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Prisoners of War Release Rumor
  3. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Tums.)
  4. Draft Lottery
  5. Nixon / Draft Bill
  6. South Vietnam
  7. Germ Warfare Ban
  8. Middle E.
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  10. Wholesale Prices
  11. General Motors
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. West Germany / Munich / Shoot Out
  14. Racetrack Fire
  15. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  16. Apollo 15
  17. Senate / Campaign Reforms
  18. Pentagon Papers
  19. Britain
  20. Ohio / Prison Reforms
  21. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  22. Analysis (Nixon / Reelection Strategy)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City); John Chancellor (Washington, DC)
  2. Prisoners of War Release Rumor
  3. (Commercial: Snug Denture Cushions; Chuck Wagon Dog Food; Total Cereal; Recipe Dog Food.)
  4. Wholesale Prices / Longshoremen Strike
  5. General Motors
  6. Nixon / Draft Bill / Lottery
  7. South Vietnam
  8. (Commercial: Banquet Cookin' Bags; Absorbine, Junior)
  9. Biological Warfare Treaty
  10. China, P.R. / Ntlist. China
  11. Middle E.
  12. Pakistan
  13. Train Collision
  14. West Germany / Munich / Shoot Out
  15. (Commercial: Purina Cat Chow; Fleischmann's Margarine; Johnson's Foot Spray.)
  16. Plane Collision
  17. Kidney Transplant
  18. Senate / Campaign Spending
  19. Pentagon Papers
  20. Anarchist Cong.
  21. Greece
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Apollo 15
  24. Good Night

August 6, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Unemployment
  4. New Hampshire / Nixon
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. Apollo 15
  7. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  8. South Vietnam
  9. Vietnam War
  10. (Commercial: Bufferin; Poli-Grip; Nestea; Apollo 15.)
  11. Middle E. / Israel
  12. (Commercial: Talley Inds.)
  13. Europe / American Tourists
  14. Georgia - Tennessee - North Carolina Border Dispute
  15. (Commercial: Keebler Zesta Saltines.)
  16. Commentary (South Vietnam President Thieu)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Unemployment
  3. Senate / Jobs Bill
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  6. Vietnam War
  7. South Vietnam
  8. New Hampshire / Nixon
  9. Agnew
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Pontiac.)
  11. Apollo 15
  12. United States / USSR / Space Projects
  13. Japan / Boy Scout Jamboree
  14. (Commercial: Bufferin; Beneficial Finance Company.)
  15. Environment Council Report
  16. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Del Monte Tomatoes.)
  17. Air Bag Development
  18. Runner Runs
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City); John Chancellor (Washington, DC)
  2. Unemployment
  3. Wage-Price Controls
  4. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  5. Apollo-15
  6. New Hampshire / Nixon
  7. (Commercial: Gleem Toothpaste.)
  8. Nixon / China, P.R., Trip
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Middle E.
  11. Egypt / Sudan
  12. India / Gromyko / Refugees
  13. (Commercial: Post Fortified Oat Flakes; Cigarlets.)
  14. Airlines Fares
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Chicago, Illinois / Subway Crimes
  17. Good Night

August 7, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Apollo 15
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva.)
  4. E. Pakistan
  5. USSR -Allies / Economy Agreement
  6. (Commercial: Clorox; Sani-Flush.)
  7. Nuclear Weapons / China, P.R. / Japan / Amchitka Island
  8. House-Senate / Payments Deficit
  9. Maddox
  10. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Lanacane.)
  11. Baseball / James Rodney Richard
  12. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  13. Hospital Robots
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

August 8, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Apollo 15
  3. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste; Contac.)
  4. Cong. Report / Defective Generators
  5. South Vietnam
  6. Israel / Sisco Proposal
  7. India / Gromyko
  8. (Commercial: American Express Money Card; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  9. New Hampshire / President Contenders
  10. Buckley / Agnew
  11. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test / Seaborg
  12. Nader / Stans
  13. (Commercial: Wilkinson Sword Blades.)
  14. Namath Injury
  15. Nationalist China Ping Pong Team Visit
  16. (Commercial: Sani-Flush; Clorox.)
  17. Glen Sherley
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Bunker / Nixon / South Vietnam Election
  3. Vietnam War
  4. Middle E. / Sisco Proposal
  5. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  6. Chicago, Illinois / Parochial Schools
  7. Apollo 15
  8. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  9. Northern Ireland / Belfast Violence
  10. Boac (British Overseas Airways Corporation) Air Fare
  11. Pilots' Association
  12. Sudan
  13. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  14. Agnew
  15. Virginia Beach, Virginia / Garbage Mt.
  16. India / Gromyko
  17. Nader / Stans
  18. Pentagon / Draft
  19. Homer Dies
  20. Future News
  21. Namath Injury
  22. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  23. Gallup Poll
  24. Cong. Report
  25. Tractor Pulling Contest
  26. Good Night

August 9, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  3. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  4. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  5. India-USSR Pact / Rogers / E. Pakistan Refugees
  6. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  7. New Hampshire / McCloskey
  8. Mrs. Nixon
  9. (Commercial: Nytol; Ben-Gay; The Mod Squad.)
  10. Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  11. Berrigan
  12. (Commercial: Fram Filters; Savings and Loan Association)
  13. United States Dollar
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Nixon / Jobs Bill / Lockheed Loan
  16. USSR / United States Foundry Equipment
  17. Satchel Paige
  18. (Commercial: Talley Inds.)
  19. Commentary (Satchel Paige)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  3. (Commercial: Top Choice Dog Food; Beneficial Finance Company.)
  4. India-Pakistan Situation
  5. Middle E.
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  7. USSR / United States Machine Tools
  8. United States Dollar
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. New York Welfare Law
  11. New Hampshire / McCloskey
  12. Berrigan
  13. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  14. Satchel Paige
  15. Apollo 15
  16. Hawaii / Yacht Hijacking
  17. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  18. Nixon / Lockheed Loan / Cyclists
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United States Dollar
  3. Nixon / Lockheed Loan / Jobs Bill
  4. Harris Poll / Economy
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Rolaids; Listerine.)
  7. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  8. Rogers / Thant / E. Pakistan Refugees
  9. India / E. Pakistan Refugees
  10. Middle E.
  11. (Commercial: Chuck Wagon Dog Food.)
  12. South Vietnam / Presidential Election / Bunker
  13. New Hampshire / President Nom. Contenders
  14. Lindsay
  15. (Commercial: Snug Denture Cushions; Cigarlets.)
  16. Vietnam War
  17. South Korea / GI Racial Tension
  18. Yacht Hijacking
  19. (Commercial: Rally Car Wax; Haley's M-O; Oldsmobile.)
  20. Retail Sales
  21. USSR / United States Foundry Equipment
  22. USSR / United States Complaint
  23. Tarkenton Quits
  24. Good Night

August 10, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  4. India-Pakistan Situation
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. United States Dollar, Economy
  7. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  8. South Vietnam / GI Drug Use
  9. China, P.R., / Chou En-Lai
  10. (Commercial: Champale Malt Liquor; Dentu-Creme; ABC-Television.)
  11. Senate Jackson
  12. New York City Mayor Lindsay
  13. Whelan Sentence
  14. (Commercial: Lucite Paint; Discover American Travel Orgs.)
  15. Pan American Games / Brawl
  16. Pentagon Papers
  17. USSR / Bomb Test
  18. Apollo 15
  19. (Commercial: Bufferin; Volkswagen.)
  20. Commentary (N. Ireland)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Volkswagen.)
  4. USSR / US-China, P.R., Relations
  5. Nixon / Bunker
  6. Senate Jackson
  7. Nixon Trip
  8. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  9. Mail Rate Incr.
  10. Florida / Red Tide
  11. Whelan Sentence
  12. Newton Trial
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  15. Senator Kennedy / E. Pakistan Refugees
  16. Analysis (India-Pakistan Situation)
  17. Pilots Charges
  18. Federal Aviation Administration / Doomsday Flight
  19. (Commercial: Spred Paint; V8 Vegetable Juice.)
  20. Northern Ireland / Protestant, Catholic Families
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  4. Berlin Negotiations
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  6. India / USSR Pact / Senator Kennedy
  7. (Commercial: El Producto Cigars; Murine Clear Eyes.)
  8. United States Dollar / Federal Budget
  9. Haldeman / Press Corp
  10. Berrigan
  11. Newton Trial
  12. Whelan Sentencing
  13. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  14. Egypt
  15. South Vietnam Election
  16. South Korea / Racial Tension
  17. Senate Jackson
  18. South Vietnam
  19. Vietnam War
  20. Federal Aviation Administration / Doomsday Flight
  21. Steel Production
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Purina Cat Chow; Nestea; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  24. Apollo 15
  25. China, P.R. / Chou En-Lai / Meal
  26. Good Night

August 11, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Wax.)
  3. John Lindsay / Party Switch
  4. Playboy Poll
  5. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Polish; Klear Floor Wax.)
  6. Nixon / Busing
  7. (Commercial: Edge Shaving Gel.; Raid.)
  8. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  9. India / Senator Kennedy
  10. Cambodia
  11. (Commercial: Fram Filters; ABC; United Service Organizations; Keebler Pecan Sandies.)
  12. Mechanical Heart Device
  13. Hospital Robots
  14. (Commercial: Polident; Allstate Insurance Company.)
  15. Sgt. Sweeney
  16. Gambling Crackdown
  17. USSR / Plane Crack
  18. Spain / Hotel Deaths
  19. Apollo 15
  20. (Commercial: Femiron; Aqua Velva.)
  21. Commentary (John Lindsay)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. John Lindsay / Party Switch
  3. (Commercial: Chuck Wagon Dog Food.)
  4. Lindsay Switch / Reactions
  5. Analysis (Lindsay Party Switch)
  6. Idaho / Senate, Rep. Recalls
  7. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Tums.)
  8. Nixon / Busing
  9. Alabama Gov. Wallace
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Mini-Bikes
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  13. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  14. India / Senator Kennedy
  15. Sgt. Sweeney
  16. Cambodia
  17. USSR / China, P.R.
  18. USSR / Plane Crash
  19. Mechanical Heart Device
  20. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  21. Apollo 15
  22. Gatorade / Profits Suits
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Northern Ireland / Rioting
  3. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Haley's M-O.)
  4. John Lindsay / Party Switch
  5. Nixon / Busing
  6. (Commercial: Cigarlets; Johnson's Foot Soap.)
  7. Apollo 15
  8. Unemployed Scientists Retraining
  9. (Commercial: Orange Plus; Oldsmobile; Buc Wheats Cereal; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  10. United States Dollar
  11. Corn Crop
  12. Sgt. Sweeney
  13. Mechanical Heart
  14. Hijacked Yacht
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Eagles Killings
  17. Good Night

August 12, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Busing / Civil Rights Commission / Wallace
  3. (Commercial: ABC / Shirley's World, The Man And The City".)
  4. Busing / Dallas, Texas / Alexandria, Louisiana
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva.)
  6. Syria / Jordan
  7. Northern Ireland / Violence
  8. Berlin Talks
  9. (Commercial: ABC/ "Alias Smith and Jones"; Longstreet; "Owen Marshall: Cnslr.-At-Law"; Forest Fire Prevention; Keebler Keebies.)
  10. Vietnam War
  11. South Vietnam
  12. (Commercial: Wilkinson Sword Blades; Palmolive Rapid Shave.)
  13. Nixon / Documents Declassification
  14. China, P.R., Report
  15. John Lindsay
  16. Apollo 15
  17. Mechanical Heart
  18. Butterflies
  19. Yellowstone National Park
  20. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; ABC.)
  21. Commentary (Busing)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Wallace / Busing
  3. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Miller Beer.)
  4. South Vietnam / Vice President Ky
  5. Vietnam War
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. POWs / Ad Campaigns
  8. Bush / Ntlist. China / United Nations Seat
  9. Senate Study / China, P.R.
  10. (Commercial: Prell Shampoo; Zest Soap.)
  11. Syria / Jordan
  12. Northern Ireland / Violence
  13. (Commercial: Nytol; Polident.)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. United States Dollar
  16. Air Fares
  17. Apollo 15
  18. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  19. Analysis (Lindsay Party Switch)
  20. Socialist Workers President Ticket
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Wallace / Busing
  3. (Commercial: Aqua Velva; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  4. Northern Ireland / Violence
  5. Syria / Jordan
  6. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  7. Vietnam War
  8. Paris Peace Talks
  9. South Vietnam / Presidential Election
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Rally Car Wax.)
  11. United States Dollar
  12. Unemployment / Gary, Indiana / Detroit, Michigan
  13. Berrigan / Prison Transfer
  14. (Commercial: Duncan Hines Cake Mix; Prell Shampoo; Chuck Wagon Dog Food.)
  15. Idria, California / Mercury Ind.
  16. Apollo 15, 17
  17. New Jersey / Indictments
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Ad Agencies
  20. Good Night

August 13, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Wallace / Busing
  4. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Syria / Jordan
  6. Egypt / Sadat
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Berlin Wall Anniversary
  9. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  10. Kent State University / Mitchell
  11. IRS Weapons Raid
  12. (Commercial: ABC / Shirley's World; The Man and The City"; Glo-Coat Floor Wax; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  13. Apollo 15
  14. Texas / Floods
  15. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Bufferin.)
  16. United States Economy
  17. (Commercial: McDonald's Restaurant.)
  18. Commentary (John Lindsay)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Kent State Shooting / Mitchell
  3. (Commercial: Duncan Hines Cake Mix; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  4. Busing / Wallace
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  6. Pakistan
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Egypt
  9. Syria / Jordan
  10. Berlin Wall Anniversary
  11. NATO / Malta
  12. United States Dollar
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Monroe Shock Absorbers; Polident Dental Cleaner.)
  15. Apollo 15, 17
  16. FDA / Bon Vivant
  17. EPA / Air Pollution Guidelines
  18. Peru
  19. South Vietnam
  20. POWs Rainwater
  21. Mexico / Disabled United States Vets
  22. Pentagon Papers
  23. Jos. Columbo
  24. Rhodes / Suit
  25. (Commercial: Travelers Insurance Company.)
  26. Black Capitalism Loan
  27. Chess / Ghetto Players
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Kent State Shootings / Mitchell
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Busing / Wallace
  5. (Commercial: Association of American Railroads; Sinex Nasal Spray; Purina Dog Chow.)
  6. DDT Discovery / FDA Seizures
  7. (Commercial: Sulfodene; Cigarlet.)
  8. NATO / Malta
  9. Syria / Jordan
  10. Egypt
  11. Northern Ireland / Refugees
  12. Berlin Wall Anniversary
  13. (Commercial: Recipe Dog Food; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  14. Apollo 15
  15. Vietnam War
  16. Maj. Gen. Williamson
  17. Vietnam War
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Persian Empire Anniversary Invitations
  20. Poverty Workers Convention
  21. Good Night

August 14, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Northern Ireland
  3. (Commercial: Spred Paint; Lanacane.)
  4. Busing / Evansville, Indiana
  5. Disabled American Vets. Convention
  6. Vietnam War
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan.)
  8. Senate Scott
  9. Nixon / China, P.R., Trip
  10. France / Nuclear Test
  11. Bahrain
  12. (Commercial: McDonald's Restaurant.)
  13. Air Pollution / New Jersey Cars Tests
  14. Storm
  15. (Commercial: Talley Inds.)
  16. Manuel Ycaza
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

August 15, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Economy Speech
  3. (Commercial: Lucite Paint; Palmolive Rapid Shave.)
  4. Northern Ireland
  5. Vietnam War
  6. Jordan / Syria
  7. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  8. Organization of American States Report
  9. Brazil / Military Government
  10. Cuba / Castro
  11. Hurricane
  12. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Clorox Bleach.)
  13. Motorcycle Races
  14. (Commercial: Buc Wheats; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  15. New Mexico / Indian Land
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Economy Speech
  3. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  4. Northern Ireland / Violence
  5. Vietnam War
  6. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  7. USSR / China, P.R.
  8. Ntlist. China / Quemoy Island
  9. Syria / Jordan
  10. Gaza Strip / Arab Strike
  11. E. Pakistan / Flood
  12. India
  13. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  14. Chess / Bobby Fischer
  15. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  16. Proxmire / United States Dollar
  17. Alliance For Progress Anniversary
  18. Japan / World War II Surrender Anniversary
  19. Princess Anne
  20. Prisoner Murder
  21. Upcoming News
  22. Hawaii / Volcano Eruption
  23. Good Night

August 16, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  3. Nixon / New Economy Policy
  4. Stock Market Report
  5. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  6. New Economy Policy
  7. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  8. Economy Policy / Reactions
  9. (Commercial: Femiron Tablets; Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion; Admiral Television; "The Fifth Dimension Travelling Sunshine Show.")
  10. Economy Policy / Effects
  11. (Commercial: Tegrin Cream; Keebler Keebies Cookies.)
  12. Army Discharges
  13. School Desegregation / Wallace
  14. Cambodia
  15. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Polish; Raid.)
  16. Commentary (New Economy Policy)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Stock Market Report
  3. Nixon / New Economy Policy
  4. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Efferdent Denture Cleaner.)
  5. Economy Policy Reactions
  6. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  7. Analysis (New Economy Policy)
  8. (Commercial: Monroe Shock Absorbers; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  9. Wallace / Judge Ruling
  10. Pentagon Papers
  11. Army / Draftees
  12. Capt. Medina Trial
  13. Vietnam War
  14. Eisenhower / Resignation
  15. (Commercial: Lucite Paint; Cool Whiptopping.)
  16. New Economy Policy / Complaints Agency
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Nixon / New Economy Policy
  3. Journal (Wage-Price Freeze)
  4. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Pills; Williams' Lectric Shave.)
  5. Economy Policy / Effects / Reactions
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company; Sinex Sinus Medicine; Cigarlets; Bic Pen.)
  8. Japan / Economy
  9. Draftees' Discharges
  10. Pentagon Papers
  11. Capt. Medina Trial
  12. (Commercial: Association of American Railroads; Buc Wheats.)
  13. School Desegregation Ruling
  14. United States Balance of Payments
  15. Cambodia / South Vietnam
  16. United States Dollar / Europe
  17. Good Night

August 17, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Nixon / New Economy Policy
  4. Nixon / Speaking Tour
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. Economy Policy / Labor
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. Economy Policy / Friedman / Samuelson
  9. Housing Starts
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Economy Policy / Effects
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles; Talley Ind.)
  13. Economy Policy / Effects
  14. (Commercial: Bufferin; Confident Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Herbert / Transplants
  16. Finch Parole
  17. Vietnam War
  18. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Fram Filters.)
  19. Commentary (New Economy Policy)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon / New Economy Policy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. United States Dollar
  5. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. Office of Emergency Preparedness / Wage-Price Freeze
  7. Housing Starts
  8. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  9. Price Freeze / Auto Industry
  10. Hinsdale, Illinois / Common Carrier
  11. Nixon / Blue
  12. (Commercial: Rally Car Wax; Savings and Loan Association)
  13. Busing / Chinatown
  14. Gov. Wallace / Pointer
  15. My Lai Cover-up
  16. Vietnam War
  17. Hong Kong / Typhoon
  18. Finch Parole
  19. Youth Fares Suit
  20. New York City Marijuana Arrests
  21. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute; Pontiac.)
  22. Analysis (Wage-Price Freeze)
  23. Wage Freeze
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Nixon / New Economy Policy
  3. (Commercial: Sulfodene.)
  4. Housing Starts
  5. Economy Policy / Reactions / Oep
  6. Journal (Inflation / Vietnam War)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Snug Denture Cushions; Hartz Dog Wormer.)
  9. Japan / Economy
  10. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; El Producto Cigars; Purina Cat Chow.)
  11. Vietnam War
  12. Capt. Medina Trial
  13. Typhoon
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Berlin Talks
  16. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  17. Okinawa
  18. Skouras' Death
  19. (Commercial: Ivory Dishwashing Liquid; Tide Laundry Detergent.)
  20. USSR / Escape Attempt
  21. Good Night

August 18, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson's Wax.)
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze / Reactions
  5. (Commercial: Glo-Coat; Sun Country Air Freshener.)
  6. Nixon / Speaking Tour
  7. Common Market / United States Surcharge
  8. (Commercial: Favor Furniture Polish; Raid.)
  9. Alabama / Wallace / Hobson City-Oxford
  10. Corpus Christi, Texas / Busing
  11. (Commercial: Wilkinson Sword Blades; Savings and Loan Association; Admiral Television.)
  12. Copter Crash
  13. Northern Ireland
  14. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Ointment; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Woodstock Revisited
  16. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion; Williams' Lectric Shave.)
  17. Commentary (Inflation / Solution Proposal)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Wage-Price Freeze / Reactions / Effects
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Allstate Insurance Company.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Monetary Situation
  6. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Hartz Flea Collar.)
  7. Nixon / Parochial Aid / Busing
  8. George Wallace
  9. Atrocities Investigation
  10. Vietnam War
  11. Copter Explosion
  12. Ntlist. China
  13. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Murine Clear Eyes.)
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Jackson, Mississippi / Shoot Out
  16. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  17. Jackson, Mississippi / Returning Blacks
  18. Treasure Chest
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Wage-Price Freeze / Strikes
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; Cigarlets.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Monetary Situation
  7. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior; Bic Pens.)
  8. Japanese Tourists
  9. (Commercial: Purina Tender Vittles; Sinex; Buc Wheats.)
  10. Corpus Christi, Texas / Busing
  11. Gov. Wallace
  12. Mississippi / Academies / Segregation
  13. Vietnam War
  14. Corvairs
  15. Journal (Pollution)
  16. Allowance Freeze
  17. Good Night

August 19, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Wage-Price Freeze
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Keebler Zesta Saltines.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. (Commercial: ABC Thursday Night Television Shows.)
  7. Vietnam War
  8. South Vietnam / Presidential Election
  9. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company; Colgate Toothpaste; American Express Travelers Checks.)
  10. Pakistan
  11. (Commercial: Volkswagen.)
  12. Jackson, Mississippi / Murder
  13. Corpus Christi, Texas / Busing
  14. Prison Escape
  15. Sports Photographer
  16. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Ointment; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  17. Commentary (Sweepstakes)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Wage-Price Freeze
  3. (Commercial: Pontiac; Spred Paint.)
  4. Congress / Economy Policy Hearings
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Monetary Situation
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. Nixon / Dallas Speech
  9. Analysis (Wage-Price Freeze)
  10. Office of Emergency Preparedness / Wage-Price Freeze
  11. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Purina Tender Vittles.)
  12. Vietnam War
  13. Corpus Christi, Texas / Busing
  14. Jackson, Mississippi / Murder
  15. Prison Escape
  16. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  17. Nixon / Grand Tetons
  18. Pentagon / Revolving Doors
  19. Mudd Descendants' Suit
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Wage-Price Freeze
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Edge Shaving Gel; Pledge Furniture Polish; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  5. Monetary Situation
  6. (Commercial: V8 Vegetable Juice; Wilkinson Sword Blades; Volkswagen; Post Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  7. Nixon / Dallas Speech
  8. Journal (President Contenders)
  9. Hobson City, Alabama / Busing / Wallace
  10. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Savings and Loan Association)
  11. Corpus Christi, Texas / Busing
  12. Vietnam War
  13. Prison Escape
  14. Good Night

August 20, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Lt. Calley / Sentence Reduction
  4. Capt. Medina Trial
  5. Hoffa / Parole Denial
  6. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  7. South Vietnam / Minh Candidacy Withdrawal
  8. Korea / Meeting
  9. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  10. Consumer Price Index
  11. Wage-Price Freeze
  12. (Commercial: Lucite Paint; Keebler Keebies; Tegrin Creme; Fram Filters.)
  13. California / Nixon
  14. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers.)
  15. Federation of Arab Republics
  16. Bolivia
  17. GI Drug Addiction Survey
  18. $.25 Haircut
  19. (Commercial: Admiral Television; Bufferin.)
  20. Commentary (US-Asia Policy)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Lt. Calley / Sentence Reduction
  3. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Cleaner; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  4. South Vietnam / Minh Candidacy Withdrawal
  5. (Commercial: Buc Wheats; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  6. Wage-Price Freeze
  7. Cost of Living
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Nixon / Parochial Aid
  10. Rep. Udall / Postal Service Bond Issue
  11. Hoffa / Parole Denial
  12. (Commercial: Bufferin; Ivory Dishwashing Liquid.)
  13. Korea / Meeting
  14. Federation of Arab Republics
  15. Bolivia
  16. Prince Charles
  17. Stadium Fire
  18. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  19. Treas. Secretary Connally
  20. Cooked Poodle
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Wage Freeze
  3. (Commercial: Hartz Dog Defender.)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze
  5. Cost of Living
  6. (Commercial: Cigarlets; Murine Clear Eyes; Phillips' Tablets Antacid.)
  7. Lt. Calley / Sentence Reduction / Capt. Medina Trial
  8. Parole Denial
  9. (Commercial: Bic Pens; Buc Wheats.)
  10. South Vietnam / Gen. Minh Candidacy Withdrawal
  11. Korea / Meeting
  12. Bolivia
  13. Federation of Arab Republics
  14. Israel
  15. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Rolaids Antacid.)
  16. Trudeau / 10% Surcharge
  17. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Busing
  18. For. Investments
  19. China, P.R. / United Nations
  20. NATO Headquarters
  21. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Thieves Wanted Ad
  24. Good Night

August 21, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Mike Wallace (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / Vice President Ky Eligibility
  3. Vietnam War
  4. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  5. New Economy Policy
  6. (Commercial: Talley Inds.)
  7. Bolivia
  8. Philippines
  9. Nader Report / California Environment
  10. (Commercial: Sine-Off Sinus Medicine; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  11. George Toma / Groundskeeper
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  13. Northern Ireland / Londonderry
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

August 22, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / Vice President Ky
  3. Vietnam War
  4. (Commercial: Triumph Spitfire; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  5. Gov. Wallace / Busing
  6. San Francisco, California / Chinatown / Busing
  7. Gov. Smith / Wage Freeze
  8. Bolivia / Coup
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. Berlin Negotiations
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  12. Woman Baseball Player
  13. (Commercial: Wilkinson Sword Blades; Palmolive Rapid Shave.)
  14. Heart Transplants
  15. (Commercial: Travelers Insurance Company.)
  16. San Quentin Prison / Escape Attempt
  17. Camden, New Jersey / Draft Records / Theft Attempt
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Campbell Soup Recall
  3. Bolivia / Coup
  4. South Vietnam / Vice President Ky
  5. Vietnam War
  6. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Egypt
  9. Israel
  10. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  11. San Quentin Prison / Escape Attempt
  12. Draft Records / Theft Attempts
  13. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  14. Japan / Australia
  15. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  16. Salamensky Dies
  17. Gov. Wallace / Busing
  18. Gov. Smith / Wage Freeze
  19. Vice President Agnew
  20. Upcoming News
  21. Good Night

August 23, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  3. Berlin Agreement
  4. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  5. United States Dollar
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. Wage-Price Freeze
  8. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  9. South Vietnam / Vice President Ky
  10. Bolivia / Coup
  11. (Commercial: Top Choice Dog Food; Colgate Toothpaste; 7-Up; Ben-Gay Ointment.)
  12. Kennedy, Jr.
  13. Col. Henderson Trial
  14. (Commercial: Allerest; Curiosity Shop.)
  15. Devlin / Birth
  16. Woman Baseball Player
  17. (Commercial: Fram Filters; Nytol.)
  18. Commentary (Berlin Agreement)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Berlin Agreement
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  4. United States Dollar
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Wage-Price Freeze
  7. (Commercial: Recipe Dog Food; Triumph Spitfire.)
  8. South Vietnam / Vice President Ky
  9. Analysis (South Vietnam / Pol. Situation)
  10. Vietnam War
  11. South Korea / Prison Escape
  12. Philippines
  13. Bolivia / Coup
  14. (Commercial: Nytol; Dentu-Creme.)
  15. Draft Physicals
  16. Col. Henderson Trial
  17. San Quentin Shoot Out / Bingham
  18. House Report / Black Panthers
  19. Campbell's Soup / Botulism
  20. Black Lung Disease
  21. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  22. Kennedy, Jr.
  23. Bernadette Devlin / Childbirth
  24. US-Cuba Volleyball
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United States Dollar
  3. Gov. Smith / Wage Freeze
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Bold Laundry Detergent; Haley's M-O; Cigarlets.)
  6. Berlin Agreement
  7. South Vietnam / Election Situation
  8. Journal (South Vietnam / Pol. Situation / United States Withdrawal)
  9. Vietnam War
  10. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Bic Pens; Buc Wheats; International Scout II.)
  11. Bolivia
  12. Japan / Military
  13. (Commercial: Crest Toothpaste; Duncan Hines Cake Mix.)
  14. Campbell's Soup / Botulism
  15. Col. Henderson Trial
  16. San Quentin Prison
  17. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
  18. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Miners X-Rays
  19. Induction Physicals
  20. Youth Fares Lawsuit
  21. Good Night

August 24, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Marry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Illinois / Panther Raid Indictments
  4. Soledad Brothers' Hearing
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. Wage-Price Freeze
  7. Interest Rates
  8. Senator McGovern
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Monetary Situation
  11. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  12. South Vietnam
  13. Nixon / Porter
  14. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleaner; Keebler Pecan Sandies; Savings and Loan Association; Bufferin.)
  15. Col. Henderson Trial
  16. Capt. Medina Trial
  17. (Commercial: Lucite Paint; Allerest.)
  18. Middle E. / Hussein
  19. Uganda / Tanzania
  20. Philippines / Marcos
  21. Alabama / Wallace / Busing
  22. Eagle Sanctuary
  23. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva.)
  24. Commentary (Girls' Appearance)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Illinois / Panther Raid Indictments
  3. San Quentin Prison
  4. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Interest Rates / Home Building
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. United States Dollar
  9. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  10. South Vietnam
  11. Vietnam War
  12. Capt. Medina Trial
  13. Col. Henderson Trial
  14. Jordan / Hussein
  15. Greece / Papadopoulos
  16. Canada
  17. China, P.R.
  18. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  19. Alabama / Gov. Wallace / Busing
  20. Pentagon
  21. Analysis (Campaign Spending)
  22. Oil Spill
  23. Voloshen Dies
  24. Longshoremen's Strike
  25. (Commercial: Traveler's Insurance Company.)
  26. Sex Change / Job Controversy
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United States Dollar
  3. Wage-Price Freeze
  4. Home Loans
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Snug Denture Cushions.)
  8. South Vietnam
  9. Nixon / Porter
  10. South Vietnam / IVS
  11. Philippines
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams' Lectric Shave.)
  13. Illinois / Panther Raid Indictments
  14. California / Oil Slick
  15. (Commercial: El Producto Cigars; Sinex.)
  16. Middle E. / Hussein
  17. Bolivia / Coup
  18. Canada / Norad
  19. (Commercial: Association of American Railroads.)
  20. Capt. Medina Trial
  21. Col. Henderson Trial
  22. Alabama / Wallace / Busing
  23. Disarmament Conference
  24. Teacher Applications
  25. Good Night

August 25, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Floor Wax.)
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze
  5. Monetary Situation
  6. (Commercial: Raid; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  7. South Vietnam
  8. Vietnam War
  9. Medina Trial
  10. (Commercial: Future Floor Finish; Kit Car Wax.)
  11. Busing / Gov. Wallace / Chicanos
  12. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Fram Filters; Wilkinson Sword Blades; Palmolive Rapid Shave.)
  13. USSR
  14. Northern Ireland / Bomb
  15. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Admiral Television.)
  16. Panther Raid Indictments
  17. Lewis Dies
  18. Morse Auction
  19. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers.)
  20. Commentary (Bureaucracy)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1971
  1. 10% Surcharge
  2. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  3. Auto Industry
  4. Wage-Price Freeze
  5. (Commercial: Recipe Dog Food; Volkswagen.)
  6. South Vietnam
  7. Vietnam War
  8. Capt. Medina Trial
  9. Col. Henderson Trial
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  12. Welfare
  13. Illinois / Panther Raid Indictments
  14. Astronauts
  15. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  16. Busing
  17. Mississippi / Demo. Gov. Candidate
  18. Shredded Checks
  19. Lewis Dies
  20. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  21. Washington, DC / Wheel Boots
  22. Linosa Island
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Wage-Price Freeze
  3. Auto Industry
  4. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Travelers Insurance Company; Cigarlet.)
  5. Vietnam War
  6. South Vietnam
  7. Capt. Medina Trial
  8. Col. Henderson Trial
  9. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Allstate Insurance Company.)
  10. Welfare
  11. Panther; Raid Indictments
  12. Mississippi / Demo Gov. Candidate
  13. Alabama / Wallace / Busing
  14. San Francisco, California / Chinese / Busing
  15. (Commercial: Lanacane; Buc Wheats.)
  16. Astronauts
  17. Egypt
  18. Berlin Agreement
  19. Lewis Death
  20. Unemployment
  21. Norfolk, Virginia / Busing
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Jobs / Broom Winders / Horseshoes
  24. Good Night

August 26, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Soledad Brothers Hearing
  3. Panther Raid Indictments
  4. (Commercial: Femiron; Williams' Lectric Shave.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Trade Deficit
  7. United States Dollar
  8. (Commercial: Raid; Sun Country Air Freshener.)
  9. Alabama / Gov. Wallace / Busing
  10. Render Resignation
  11. (Commercial: Heinz 57 Sauce; Allstate Insurance Company; Admiral Television; Poli-Grip. Denture Cleaner.)
  12. Vietnam War
  13. Paris Peace Talks
  14. South Vietnam
  15. Capt. Medina Trial
  16. Maj. Westbrook Resignation
  17. Peace Corps Murder
  18. Middle E. / Arabs Relocation
  19. (Commercial: The FBI/ABC Sun Night Movie.)
  20. Women's Suffrage Anniversary
  21. (Commercial: Grape Nuts; Keebler Keebies.)
  22. Commentary (US 200th Anniversary)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Alabama / Gov. Wallace / Busing
  3. (Commercial: Product 19; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  4. California / Fair Riot
  5. Soledad Brothers Hearing
  6. Panther Raid Indictments
  7. Atlanta, Georgia / Carty-Police Fight
  8. Wage-Price Freeze
  9. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  10. Georgia / Railroad Rate Incr.
  11. United States Trade Deficit
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Pentagon / Civil Rights Head
  14. Capt. Medina Trial
  15. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Vietnam War
  17. South Vietnam
  18. Paris Peace Talks
  19. Communist China / Reston Interview
  20. Analysis (China, P.R.)
  21. Greece
  22. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Cleaner; Rolaids Antacid.)
  23. Women's Suffrage Anniversary
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United States Trade Deficit
  3. United States Dollar
  4. (Commercial: Top Choice Dog Food.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Housing Starts / Farm Costs
  7. (Commercial: Bic Pens; Purina Cat Chow.)
  8. Parochial School Parents
  9. Alabama / Gov. Wallace / Busing
  10. Nashville, Tennessee / Mayoral Race / Busing
  11. Panther Raid Indictments
  12. Soledad Brothers Hearing
  13. Police Murders / Verdict
  14. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Pills; Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion.)
  15. Vietnam War
  16. South Vietnam
  17. Capt. Medina Trial
  18. Journal (China, P.R. / Reston Visit)
  19. Greece
  20. Marseille, France / Drug Smuggling
  21. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; Shell Gasoline.)
  22. Women's Rights Demonstrations
  23. Alaska / Oil Pipeline
  24. Render Resignation
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Drug Crazed Rats
  27. Good Night

August 27, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Japan / Yen
  4. Economy Indicators
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  7. South Vietnam
  8. Col. Henderson Trial
  9. Capt. Medina Trial
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Illinois / Hanrahan / Indictments
  12. School Desegregation / Busing / School Swapping
  13. (Commercial: Keebler Pecan Sandies; Talley Inds.)
  14. Tropical Storm
  15. Ship Salvage
  16. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Bufferin.)
  17. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test Report
  18. Bourke-White Death
  19. Nostalgia
  20. (Commercial: Admiral Television; ABC Saturday Morning Television Shows.)
  21. Commentary (US Economy Role)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Japan / Yen
  3. Wage-Price Freeze
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Carnation Instant Breakfast; Coffee-Mate.)
  6. Tropical Storm
  7. Severe Weather
  8. Gary, Indiana / US Steel / Air Pollution
  9. Jobs / Court Action
  10. New Economy Policy / Demo. Party
  11. Bourke-White Death
  12. Armstrong Death
  13. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  14. Capt. Medina Trial
  15. Col. Henderson Trial
  16. Third Army Trophy / Lt. Col. Herbert
  17. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company; Motorola Television.)
  18. Vietnam War
  19. South Vietnam
  20. Berlin Agreement
  21. (Commercial: Heinz 57 Sauce; Dristan.)
  22. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  23. Burial Argument
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Japan / Yen
  3. Wage-Price Freeze
  4. Bus. Indicators / Egg Prices
  5. (Commercial: Joy Dishwashing Liquid.)
  6. Tropical Storm
  7. Capt. Medina Trial
  8. South Vietnam
  9. Vietnam War
  10. China, P.R. / Reston
  11. Berlin Agreement
  12. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Cigarlets.)
  13. Senate Jackson
  14. Nashville, Tennessee / Mayoral Election
  15. Office of Ed. / Busing
  16. Rep. Mills Rally
  17. (Commercial: Heinz 57 Sauce; International Scout II.)
  18. Canada / Marijuana
  19. Madeira Mamore Railroad
  20. Bourke-White Death
  21. Nuclear Test Report
  22. Northern Ireland
  23. Stranded Students / Court Action
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: Buc Wheats; Prevention of Forest Fires.)
  26. American Airlines / Piano Bar
  27. Good Night

August 28, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Mike Wallace (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / National Assembly Elections
  3. (Commercial: Lanacane; Favor Furniture Polish.)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze
  5. Japan / Yen
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan.)
  7. California / Bombings / Jackson Funeral
  8. Tropical Storm
  9. Ferry Boat Fire
  10. Cerf Dies
  11. (Commercial: Triumph Spitfire; Polident.)
  12. New Golf Putter
  13. (Commercial: V8 Vegetable Juice; Benjamin Moore Paint.)
  14. New York City / Puerto Ricans
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

August 29, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / National Assembly Elections
  3. (Commercial: Blue Bonnet Margarine; Planters Peanuts.)
  4. Busing
  5. (COMMERCIAL: Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  6. Wage-Price Freeze
  7. (Commercial: Carnation Spreadables; Coffee-Mate.)
  8. Maj. Westbrook / Resignation
  9. Northern Ireland / Pope Paul
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Heinz 57 Sauce.)
  11. Puerto Ricans
  12. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / National Assembly Elections
  3. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  4. Tropical Storms
  5. Longshoremen Strike
  6. Wage-Price Freeze
  7. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  8. Brazil / Trans-Amazon Highway
  9. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. Egypt
  12. Ship Fire
  13. Busing / Supreme Court Ruling
  14. Upcoming News
  15. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  16. Army Recruiting
  17. Good Night

August 30, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  3. South Vietnam / National Assembly Elections
  4. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Unemployment / Gary, Indiana
  7. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  8. California / Supreme Court / School Funding
  9. Retarded Children / Integration Protest
  10. School Openings / Busing
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Pills; Serutan; Dupont Paint; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  12. San Francisco, California / Police Murder
  13. Leopold Death
  14. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Polish; Future Floor Finish.)
  15. Under 21 Licenses
  16. Europe / Stranded Tourists
  17. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company.)
  18. Commentary (Television / Civil Rights Movement)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. School Opening / Busing
  3. California / Supreme Court Ruling / School Taxes
  4. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  5. South Vietnam / National Assembly Elections
  6. Vietnam War
  7. Ferry Fire
  8. (Commercial: Tang; Savings and Loan Association)
  9. Col. Henderson Trial
  10. Police Murder
  11. Under 21 Licenses
  12. Japan / Typhoon
  13. New Jersey / Disaster Area
  14. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Nestea.)
  15. Wage-Price Freeze
  16. United States Dollar
  17. Analysis (Japan / United States Economy Policy)
  18. Unemployment
  19. Price Freeze
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Hawaii / Nene Goose
  22. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  23. Indian Flute Player
  24. Leopold Death
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / National Assembly Elections
  3. Vietnam War
  4. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  5. California / School Taxes
  6. School Busing / Strikes
  7. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  8. United States Dollar
  9. Wage-Price Freeze
  10. Unemployment
  11. New Jersey / Disaster Area
  12. Cleveland, Ohio / Arson
  13. Oil Slicks / San Diego, California
  14. Leopold Death
  15. Under 21 Licenses
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Banquet Cookin' Bags; Travelers Insurance Company.)
  18. Cambodia / Army
  19. Good Night

August 31, 1971

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. School Openings / Busing
  4. Retarded Students School
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. California / School Funds
  7. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  8. Vietnam War
  9. Nixon / Foreign Aid Report
  10. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Bufferin; Tegrin Shampoo; Ben-Gay Liniment.)
  11. Ohio / Water Pollution / Steel Industry
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  13. Cuba / Castro
  14. Soup Recall
  15. Bingham Warrant
  16. FBI Crime Report
  17. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers.)
  18. Commentary (South Vietnam)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. School Openings / Busing
  3. (Commercial: Buc Wheats; Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  4. Bingham Warrant
  5. Crime Rate Statistics
  6. Illinois / Hanrahan
  7. Israel / Black Israelites
  8. Nixon / Foreign Aid Report
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Cuba / Airlift
  11. (Commercial: Rolaids; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  12. Analysis (Crime / Auto Deaths)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Flying Grandmother
  15. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  16. Soup Recall
  17. Ohio / Water Pollution / Steel Industry
  18. Senate McClellan Apology
  19. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Post Grape Nuts.)
  20. California / School Funds / Property Taxes
  21. Brooks Death
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. School Opening / Busing
  3. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  4. Bingham Warrant
  5. FBI Crime Statistics
  6. Ohio Water Pollution / Steel Industry
  7. Soup Recall
  8. (Commercial: Efferdent; Rolaids; Savings and Loan Association)
  9. Cuba / Airlift
  10. South Vietnam
  11. Philippines
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  14. Journal (The Good Life)
  15. Sullivan / USSR / China, P.R.
  16. Senate Harris' Shirt
  17. Good Night

Specials

• August 15, 1971 - ABC Special - Richard Nixon Economic Policy Speech [20:01:10 - 20:41:20]
• August 15, 1971 - CBS Special - Richard Nixon Economic Policy Speech (Analysis Only) [20:20:00 - 20:29:50]
• August 15, 1971 - NBC Special - Richard Nixon Economic Policy Speech (Analysis Only) [20:19:50 - 20:30:50]
• August 16, 1971 - ABC Special - John Connally Press Conference (Analysis Only) [11:57:20 - 11:59:10]
• August 16, 1971 - CBS Special - John Connally Press Conference (Analysis Only) [11:57:20 - 11:59:20]
• August 16, 1971 - NBC Special - John Connally Press Conference Re: Richard Nixon's Economic Plan [11:01:00 - 11:59:00]

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