September 1971 Broadcast Index

Evening News

September 1, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 1, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Floor Wax.)
  3. Wage-Price Freeze
  4. Canada / 10% Surcharge
  5. USSR / Ruble
  6. Allowance Freeze
  7. (Commercial: Edge Shaving Gel; Favor Furniture Polish.)
  8. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  9. South Vietnam / Gis Racial Tension
  10. Col. Henderson Trial
  11. (Commercial: Sun Country Air Freshener; Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. Libya
  14. (Commercial: Heinz 57 Sauce; Tegrin Cream; American Florists Marketing Council)
  15. Teacher Surplus
  16. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion; Serutan.)
  17. Alex Karras
  18. Tennis
  19. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Keebler Keebies Cookies.)
  20. Commentary (Desegregation Alternative)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 1, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / Student Protest
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  4. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  5. Vietnam War
  6. Lt. Col. Herbert / Reassignment
  7. Virginia / Supreme Court / Vietnam War
  8. (Commercial: Comet; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Tennessee / Commune / Marijuana
  10. Mexico / American Prisoners / Drugs
  11. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute; Hartz Flea Collar.)
  12. Mitchell / Student Voters
  13. Analysis (18-20 Year Old Voters)
  14. Wage-Price Freeze
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. United States Jets Sale
  17. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  18. Mrs. Krasnoff Dies
  19. Florida / Heat Pollution
  20. Lemon Car Protest
  21. Jobs Switch
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 1, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  3. Vietnam War
  4. North Vietnam / 26th Anniversary
  5. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative.)
  6. Wage-Price Freeze / Tax Cuts
  7. (Commercial: Head and Shoulders Shampoo; Zest Soap.)
  8. Bingham Warrant
  9. Cleveland, Ohio / Police Lay-Offs
  10. Jos. Colombo Shooting
  11. Israel / Meyer Lansky
  12. Greece
  13. Col. Henderson Trial
  14. Capt. Medina Trial
  15. (Commercial: A&P 8 O'Clock Coffee.)
  16. Alabama / Anti-Busing Bill
  17. Journal (California / Property Tax Decision)
  18. Arab Federal Referendum
  19. Laird / Jets Sale
  20. Nader / Car Defects
  21. Stranded Tourists
  22. Mitchell / Student Voters
  23. American Legion
  24. USSR / Ruble
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. (Commercial: College Contributions; Love Your Neighbor.)
  27. Virginia / Supreme Court / Vietnam War
  28. Car Burning
  29. Good Night

September 2, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 2, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Northern Ireland / Bombings
  3. (Commercial: Allerest; Englander Mattress.)
  4. School Openings / Busing
  5. Wholesale Prices
  6. (Commercial: McDonald's; American Florists Marketing Council)
  7. Berlin Agreement / Signing Delay
  8. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Betty Crocker Frosting; Lysol; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  9. South Vietnam
  10. Vietnam War
  11. (Commercial: Keebler Zesta Saltines.)
  12. Vietnam War / 173Rd Airborne Brig. / Deserters
  13. (Commercial: Wilkinson Sword Blades; Palmolive Rapid Shave.)
  14. Commentary (South Vietnam / Thieu Pol. Tactics)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 2, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. FBI / State Department Leaks
  3. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  4. Wholesale Prices / Wage Freeze
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Pontiac, Michigan / Busing / Alabama Bill
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. South Vietnam
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Cuba / Volunteer Workers
  11. Berlin Agreement / Signing Delay
  12. American Legion
  13. Northern Ireland / Cahill
  14. USSR
  15. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Planters Peanuts.)
  16. Garbage Farmland
  17. Panther Raid Indictments
  18. Social Security / Blacks
  19. Atlanta, Georgia / Policemen Fired
  20. Fire Department Request
  21. (Commercial: Tums.)
  22. Analysis (Government / Economy)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 2, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Nuclear Strength Report
  3. FBI / State Department Leaks
  4. Berlin Agreement / Signing Delay
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  6. Nixon Speech
  7. Wholesale Prices
  8. San Quentin Prison
  9. San Francisco, California / Police Murder
  10. Busing
  11. (Commercial: A&P 8 O'Clock Coffee.)
  12. South Vietnam
  13. Journal (Vietnam War Casualties)
  14. American Legion / YAF
  15. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  16. Middle E. / Israel / Egypt
  17. Northern Ireland / Bombings / Cahill
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Cold Cure
  20. Good Night

September 3, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 3, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation / Rogers
  4. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Unemployment
  6. Wage Freeze
  7. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  8. Berlin Agreement / Signing
  9. Libya / Qaddafi
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  12. Atomic Energy Commission / Regulations
  13. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  14. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Bufferin.)
  15. Alabama / Wallace / Desegregation
  16. Hijacking Attempt
  17. Chicago, Illinois / Largest Dinner Ever
  18. (Commercial: Admiral Television; Keebler Keebies.)
  19. Commentary (War / Pacifists)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 3, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Unemployment
  3. Wage Freeze
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  6. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation / Rogers
  7. Berlin Agreement / Signing
  8. United Nations China, P.R.
  9. (Commercial: Bufferin; Englander Mattresses.)
  10. Hijacking Attempt
  11. Cuba / Housing
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Spred Paint.)
  14. Col. Henderson Trial
  15. Merv Griffin
  16. Television Violence
  17. ABC / Pollution
  18. Dr. Niehans Death
  19. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Heinz 57 Sauce.)
  20. Nixon
  21. Stranded Tourists / James Black
  22. E. Pakistan
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 3, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  3. Journal (South Vietnam / United States Burden)
  4. South Vietnam
  5. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company.)
  6. Unemployment
  7. Army Food
  8. Rogers / Information Leak
  9. (Commercial: Jello; Airwick Solid; Cheer Laundry Detergent.)
  10. Berlin Agreement / Signing
  11. Israel
  12. Television Violence
  13. Justice Black
  14. South Vietnam / South Korea
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  17. Northern Ireland
  18. London, England / Park Sleeping
  19. Biggest Dinner Ever
  20. Good Night

September 4, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 4, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 4, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Missing Jet
  3. South Vietnam
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan Laxative.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Young Americans For Freedom Convention
  7. Demo. Presidential Candidates
  8. Gallup Poll
  9. Hickenlooper Death
  10. (Commercial: Bic Pens; Holiday Inn.)
  11. Concorde SST
  12. Tennessee / Walking Horse Festival
  13. Arizona / Murders Suspect
  14. (Commercial: Sominex; Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion.)
  15. Baseball Card Collecting
  16. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Brylcreem.)
  17. Yosemite National Park
  18. Good Night
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 4, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

September 5, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 5, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 5, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Wage-Price Freeze
  3. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Geritol.)
  4. New Hampshire / McCloskey
  5. Senate Stevenson
  6. San Quentin Prison / Guards
  7. (Commercial: Palmolive Rapid Shave; Holiday Inn.)
  8. Plane Crash
  9. West Virginia / Marijuana
  10. Harris Poll / Television
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. Vietnam War
  13. Berlin
  14. (Commercial: BankAmericard.)
  15. Artificial Grass / Football Injuries
  16. (Commercial: Coffee-Mate; STP.)
  17. Boston, Massachusetts / Communes
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 5, 1971
  1. Vietnam War
  2. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  3. USSR Nuclear Fleet
  4. Cuba / Refugees
  5. Martin Bormann
  6. (Commercial: Esso Gasoline.)
  7. Percy / Rockefeller
  8. Young Americans For Freedom Convention
  9. Michigan / Student Voters
  10. (Commercial: Humble Oil and Refining Company.)
  11. Israel
  12. Japan
  13. Thailand
  14. Egypt
  15. Future News

September 6, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 6, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  3. Wage-Price Freeze
  4. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  5. Vietnam War
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Uruguay / Prison Escape
  8. Laird / Latin American
  9. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  10. Busing
  11. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  12. Children Decline
  13. Gas Pollution
  14. Forests / Clear Cutting
  15. (Commercial: ORAfix; Tegrin Shampoo.)
  16. Plane Crash
  17. Alaska / Plane Crash
  18. (Commercial: Favor Furniture Polish; Kit Car Wax.)
  19. Commentary (Nixon Administration Flaw)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 6, 1971
  1. Plane Crash
  2. Hijacking Precautions
  3. (Commercial: Product 19; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze
  5. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Coffee-Mate.)
  6. Analysis (Wage-Price Freeze)
  7. Vietnam War
  8. South Vietnam
  9. Laird / Latin American
  10. Uruguay / Prison Escape
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. (Commercial: Camay Soap.)
  13. Outward Bound / Accidents
  14. Busing
  15. Moon Rocks
  16. Gasoline Pollution
  17. (Commercial: Bufferin, Ex-Lax.)
  18. John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 6, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Plane Crash
  3. Alaska / Plane Crash
  4. (Commercial: Admiral Television.)
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. Busing
  7. Carty Restaurant Fire
  8. (Commercial: Rolaids; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  9. Vietnam War
  10. South Vietnam
  11. Philippines / Habeas Corpus Suspension
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. Berlin Agreement
  14. India / Flooding
  15. Uruguay / Prison Escape
  16. Laird / Latin American
  17. (Commercial: United Service Organizations.)
  18. Kidney Cancer
  19. Lung Cancer
  20. Children Decline
  21. Senate Proxmire
  22. Martin Bormann
  23. China / Venice Film Festival
  24. Good Night

September 7, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Busing
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Keebler Pecan Sandies Cookies.)
  4. Busing
  5. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers.)
  6. Vietnam War
  7. South Vietnam
  8. Cambodia / Swank
  9. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council; Polident Denture Cleaner; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  10. Wage-Price Freeze / 10% Surcharge
  11. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion; Serutan Laxative.)
  12. California / Bingham Search
  13. USSR
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Drug Addicts Farm
  16. Drug Control Committee
  17. (Commercial: Wilkinson Sword Blades; Palmolive Rapid Shave.)
  18. Commentary (Marriage / Birth Rates)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 7, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Busing
  3. (Commercial: Texaco; Savings and Loan Association; Purina Cat Chow.)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Rogers / Narcotics Control Committee
  7. Vietnam War
  8. Cambodia / Swank
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  10. Television Tower Collapse
  11. Lynda Johnson Robb
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. China, P.R., Trip / State Department Order
  14. USSR
  15. Yemen
  16. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Del Monte Pudding Cup.)
  17. Analysis (Cong.)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 7, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Busing
  3. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze
  5. Lt. Col. Herbert
  6. Cambodia / Swank
  7. Vietnam War
  8. Geneva Disarmament Conference
  9. Journal (Psychological Disarmament)
  10. USSR
  11. (Commercial: Airwick Solid; Tang.)
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. Berlin Agreement
  14. Uruguay
  15. Luna 18
  16. (Commercial: Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation.)
  17. Television Tower Collapse
  18. Santa Fe, New Mexico / Riot
  19. Jacksonville, Florida / Riot
  20. Illinois / Archeological Site
  21. (Commercial: Lysol; Bic Pens.)
  22. Jordan
  23. Israel
  24. Japan
  25. Children's Television Programs
  26. Lynda Johnson Robb
  27. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  28. Garbage Mail
  29. Good Night

September 8, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 8, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Wax.)
  3. Connally / New Economy Policy / Mills
  4. Rogers / Foreign Aid Plan
  5. (Commercial: Kit Car Wax; Sun Country Air Freshener.)
  6. Busing
  7. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Polish; Raid.)
  8. Senate Muskie / Black Vice President
  9. (Commercial: Visine Eye Drops; Tegrin Shampoo; Geritol; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  10. Vietnam War
  11. Capt. Medina Trial
  12. Northern Ireland / Cahill
  13. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers.)
  14. Bingham Search
  15. Hurricane Edith
  16. John F. Kennedy Center
  17. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council; Heinz 57 Sauce.)
  18. Commentary (Congress / Seniority System)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 8, 1971
  1. Connally / New Economy Policy / Mills
  2. Introduction Walter Cronkite (NYC)
  3. Rogers / Foreign Aid Plan
  4. Cong. Reconvenes
  5. Weapons Costs
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  7. Busing
  8. Vietnam War
  9. Capt. Medina Trial
  10. Cahill / Deportation
  11. US-USSR Naval Meeting
  12. (Commercial: Motorola Television; Campbell's Soup.)
  13. Fireproof Mattresses
  14. Movers Questionnaire
  15. Nutritional Values Posting
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. US-Japan Economy Talks
  18. United States Dollar
  19. Truck Hijacking
  20. Pollution Indictment
  21. (Commercial: Nytol; Polident.)
  22. Severe Weather
  23. Air Force / Nuns
  24. Plane Hijacking
  25. Black Panther Headquarters
  26. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Heinz 57 Sauce.)
  27. Analysis (Dr. Shockley's Theories)
  28. Barbecue Smoke
  29. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 8, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Connally / New Economy Policy / Mills
  3. Journal (Tax Laws)
  4. US-Japan Meeting
  5. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company.)
  6. Busing
  7. Teaching Jobs Decline
  8. Senate Muskie / Black Vice President
  9. (Commercial: Haley's M-O; RCA-Television.)
  10. Vietnam War
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. Rogers / Foreign Aid Plans
  13. Japan
  14. (Commercial: Help US Reach and Rehabilitate American Handicapped.)
  15. Severe Weather
  16. Nutritional Values Posting
  17. (Commercial: Ywca.)
  18. Capt. Medina Trial
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Glasses Switch
  21. Good Night

September 9, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Nixon Speech / Wage-Price Freeze
  3. Florida Phone Corp. Dividend Incr.
  4. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  5. US-Japan Economy Talks
  6. (Commercial: Johnson's Baby Powder; ORAfix.)
  7. Paris Peace Talks
  8. Vietnam War
  9. Capt. Medina Trial
  10. Col. Henderson Trial
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Wonder Bread; Liquid-Plumr, Keebler Keebies.)
  12. Pontiac, Michigan / Busing
  13. (Commercial: Admiral Television; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. New York / Attica State Prison / Riot
  16. Hurricane
  17. Tennis / Christine Evert
  18. John F. Kennedy Center Opening
  19. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  20. Commentary (Nixon Popularity)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon Speech / Wage-Price Freeze
  3. Senate / Anti-Poverty Bill
  4. Florida Phone Corp. / Dividend Incr.
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  7. US-Japan Economy Talks
  8. Pentagon / Defense Spending
  9. Democratic Convention Reforms
  10. (Commercial: Spred Paint; Motorola Television.)
  11. Attica State Prison / Riot
  12. Hurricanes
  13. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  14. Paris Peace Talks
  15. Vietnam War
  16. Capt. Medina Trial
  17. Pontiac, Michigan / Busing
  18. Northern Ireland
  19. Berlin Agreement
  20. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. John F. Kennedy Center Opening
  22. Analysis (John F. Kennedy Center / Nixon Speech)
  23. Northern Ireland
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 9, 1971
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Wage-Price Freeze
  3. Florida Phone Corp. / Dividend Incr.
  4. US-Japan Economy Meeting
  5. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  6. Attica State Prison / Riot
  7. Hurricanes
  8. Pollution Suit Settlement
  9. Hodgkins Disease
  10. (Commercial: Scope Mouthwash; Secret Anti-Perspirant.)
  11. Busing
  12. Atlanta, Georgia / Black Panthers
  13. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  14. Vietnam War
  15. Paris Peace Talks
  16. Capt. Medina Trial
  17. Lt. Col. Herbert
  18. Journal (Military Spending)
  19. Senate / Anti-Poverty Bill
  20. Digitalis Recall
  21. Okinawa / Nerve Gas
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. John F. Kennedy Center Opening
  24. Good Night

September 10, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 10, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Nixon / Labor Leaders
  4. US-Japan Economy Talks
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. Busing
  7. High School Bombing Arrests
  8. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  9. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  10. Senate McGovern / Senate Muskie
  11. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles; Bufferin; Lysol Disinfectant.)
  12. Attica State Prison Negotiations
  13. (Commercial: Admiral Television; Keebler Keebies.)
  14. Capt. Medina Trial
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. Tennis / Chris Evert
  17. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; American Florists Marketing Council)
  18. Commentary (Conglomerates)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 10, 1971
  1. Attica State Prison / Negotiations
  2. (Commercial: Motorola Television.)
  3. Nixon / Labor Leaders
  4. Wage Freeze
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Sealy Mattress.)
  7. US-Japan Economy Talks
  8. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Capt. Medina Trial
  11. Northern Ireland / North Vietnam
  12. (Commercial: Carnation Instant Breakfast; Coffee-Mate.)
  13. Senate Prouty / Death
  14. Busing / Pontiac, Michigan
  15. High School Bombing
  16. Busing
  17. Soup Recall
  18. Portrait of A Young Girl
  19. CBS / New President
  20. (Commercial: Dupont Zerex; Tums.)
  21. Hurricanes
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 10, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison / Negotiations
  3. Burger
  4. (Commercial: ORAfix; V8 Vegetable Juice.)
  5. Busing
  6. HUD Department / Racial Discrimination
  7. (Commercial: Gulf.)
  8. US-Japan Economy Talks
  9. Nixon / Labor Leaders
  10. Hawaii / Longshoreman's Strike
  11. Journal (Government Payroll / Taxes)
  12. Cost of Living
  13. (Commercial: President Council On Physical Fitness and Sports.)
  14. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  15. Vietnam War
  16. Cambodia
  17. Hurricanes
  18. Senate Prouty / Death
  19. Oklahoma / Student Voters
  20. Government-President Hearings
  21. Capt. Medina Trial
  22. Uruguay
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Tennis / Chris Evert
  25. Good Night

September 11, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 11, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 11, 1971
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Khrushchev / Death
  3. (Commercial: Allerest; Savings and Loan Association)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze / Phase II
  5. Perkins / School Lunch Funding
  6. Demo. Gov. Conference
  7. Mississippi / Williams / Busing
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Serutan Laxative.)
  9. Attica State Prison / Negotiations
  10. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Pills; Lanacane Medicated Cream)
  11. Luna 18
  12. Middle E.
  13. Nader Report / Volkswagen
  14. South Vietnam
  15. (Commercial: Carnation Spreadables; Friskies Cat Food.)
  16. Tennis / United States Open
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 11, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

September 12, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 12, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 12, 1971
  1. Attica State Prison
  2. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Heinz 57 Sauce.)
  3. Governors Conference
  4. Cranston / Draft Bill
  5. Black Lung Disease
  6. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paint; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  7. McGovern / POWs
  8. Italy / Portrait of A Lady
  9. (Commercial: Motorola Television.)
  10. England / Soccer Goalie Coach
  11. (Commercial: Bankamerica Card.)
  12. Braille Trails
  13. Sunday News
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 12, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

September 13, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  3. Attica State Prison / Recapture
  4. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  5. New Economy Policy
  6. (Commercial: Glass Container Mfrs. Institute.)
  7. San Francisco, California / Busing
  8. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles; Confident Denture Adhesive; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Col. Henderson Trial
  11. Capt. Medina Trial
  12. Senate Draft Bill
  13. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  14. Khrushchev Burial
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. United States Birth Rate
  17. Britain / Bank Robbery
  18. (Commercial: Heinz 57 Sauce; ORAfix.)
  19. Commentary (Prison Reform)
  20. Good Night
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 13, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison / Recapture
  3. (Commercial: Motorola Television; Savings and Loan Association)
  4. Wage-Price Freeze / Phase II
  5. United States Dollar
  6. New Economy Policy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Governors Conference / Welfare
  10. Hotline
  11. Khrushchev Burial
  12. Chain Collision
  13. (Commercial: NCR Computer Company; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  14. Capt. Medina Trial
  15. Cambodia
  16. San Francisco, California / Busing
  17. Butler, Alabama / Arrests
  18. Cuban Boats
  19. Bank Robbery
  20. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  21. Analysis (Attica Prison)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 13, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Attica Prison Riot
  3. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Allstate Insurance Company; Prestone Anti-Freeze.)
  4. Attica Prisoners / Negotiations
  5. (Commercial: Drug Abuse Information; College Contributions; Careers; United Service Organizations.)

September 14, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 14, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Pills; Serutan Laxative.)
  4. Attica State Prison / Other Prison Incidents
  5. Senate / Gun Control Hearings
  6. House / Detention Act Repeal
  7. (Commercial: Admiral Television; Visine Eye Drops.)
  8. Busing
  9. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council; Bufferin; Lavoris Mouthwash; Tegrin Cream.)
  10. Nixon / Agriculture Leaders
  11. Draft Bill
  12. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  13. Flood
  14. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  15. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  16. Governors Conference
  17. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  18. Commentary (Attica Prison Riot)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 14, 1971
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison
  3. (Commercial: Volkswagen; S&H Green Stamps.)
  4. Baltimore, Maryland / Jail Riot
  5. Senate / Gun Control Hearings
  6. Rehnquist/ Judicial Reform
  7. House / Detention Act Repeal
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  9. Busing
  10. Trammell / Indictment
  11. Floods
  12. Botulism
  13. United States Dollar
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Lockheed Loan
  16. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Bufferin.)
  17. Vietnam War
  18. Army / Drug Treatment
  19. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  20. Atomic Cocktail
  21. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  22. Analysis (Attica Prison Riot)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 14, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison
  3. (Commercial: Recipe Dog Food; Volkswagen.)
  4. Cambodia / BA Ray / Enemy Atrocities
  5. South Vietnam / Pol. Situation
  6. Journal (US Army / Vietnam War)
  7. Draft Bill
  8. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative.)
  9. Busing
  10. (Commercial: Purina Dog Chow; Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation.)
  11. Severe Weather
  12. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Blast
  13. House / Detention Act Repeal
  14. United States Dollar
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Attica State Prison
  17. Good Night

September 15, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Wax.)
  3. Attica State Prison
  4. (Commercial: Glory Rug Cleaner; Sun Country Air Freshener.)
  5. Attica State Prison
  6. (Commercial: Favor Furniture Polish; Future Floor Finish.)
  7. South Vietnam / Bombing / McGovern
  8. China, P.R.
  9. United Nations / China, P.R. / Admission
  10. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Keebler Pecan Sandies Cookies; Association of American Railroads.)
  11. Phosphates
  12. Choate / Food For Poor
  13. Tropical Storm Edith
  14. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company.)
  15. Black Hospitalization
  16. Industrial Output
  17. Marijuana
  18. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  19. Commentary / (Kennedy Administration)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 15, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison
  3. (Commercial: BankAmericard; Texaco.)
  4. South Vietnam / Bombings / McGovern
  5. Detergent Phosphates
  6. Hurricane Edith
  7. (Commercial: Sealy Mattresses; Benjamin Moore Paint.)
  8. Industrial Production
  9. United States Dollar
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Governors Conference / Muskie
  12. Indictments
  13. Butler, Alabama / Arrests
  14. Airline Fare Reductions
  15. (Commercial: Product 19; Motorola Television.)
  16. Point Roberts, Washington
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 15, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison
  3. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association)
  4. Industrial Output / Wholesale Prices
  5. Wage-Price Freeze
  6. United States Dollar / 10% Surcharge
  7. Profits
  8. Governors Conference
  9. Richmond, Virginia / Busing
  10. (Commercial: Phillips Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Bright Side Shampoo.)
  11. Tropical Storm Edith
  12. Col. Henderson Trial
  13. Capt. Medina Trial
  14. South Vietnam / McGovern
  15. Phosphates
  16. Marijuana
  17. Virginia / Drug Centers
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Senate Muskie / Attica Prison Riot
  20. Good Night

September 16, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 16, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Post Cereals.)
  3. Attica State Prison
  4. (Commercial: Post Grape Nuts; Jello.)
  5. Senate / Draft Bill
  6. Nixon / News Conference
  7. Senate / Detention Act Repeal
  8. (Commercial: Tegrin Cream; Visine Eye Drops.)
  9. Capt. Medina Trial
  10. South Vietnam
  11. (Commercial: Aqua Velva; Williams Lectric Shave; Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  12. United States / China, P.R. / United Nations
  13. Japan / Airport Construction Protest
  14. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; American Florists Marketing Council)
  15. Louisiana / Hurricane Edith
  16. Look Magazine
  17. Boss Removal / Royko
  18. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Thick and Frosty Milk Shakes.)
  19. Commentary (Look Magazine)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 16, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Attica State Prison
  3. Folsom Prison
  4. (Commercial: Del Monte Pineapples; Allstate Insurance Company.)
  5. Senate / Draft Bill
  6. Nixon / News Conference
  7. Senate / Detention Act Repeal
  8. Georgia / Kidnapper Shoot-Out
  9. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Product 19.)
  10. Paris Peace Talks
  11. South Vietnam
  12. Capt. Medina Trial
  13. Col. Henderson Trial
  14. GI Drug Raid
  15. Japan / Airport Construction Protest
  16. Trading Countries Meeting
  17. Car Savings
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  20. Hurricane Edith
  21. Phosphate Detergents
  22. Texas / Injunctions
  23. (Commercial: Motorola Television.)
  24. Analysis (Look Magazine)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 16, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Edith
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Attica State Prison
  5. (Commercial: Puppy Chow; Admiral Television.)
  6. Nixon / News Conference
  7. Balance of Payments
  8. Trading Countries Meeting
  9. Car Savings
  10. House / Federal Pay Raise
  11. Journal (Property Taxes)
  12. Look Magazine
  13. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Haley's M-O Laxative.)
  14. South Vietnam
  15. Paris Peace Talks
  16. Vietnam War
  17. Capt. Medina Trial
  18. United States / China, P.R. / United Nations
  19. Nixon / Chou En-Lai
  20. (Commercial: Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Recipe Dog Food.)
  21. Senate / Detention Act Repeal
  22. Senate / Draft Bill / Nixon
  23. Explosion
  24. Personal Income
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Boss Removal / Royko
  27. Good Night

September 17, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 17, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. Supreme Court / Justice Black Retires
  4. Senate / Draft Bill Vote
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  6. Capt. Medina Trial
  7. Vietnam War
  8. South Vietnam
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. Middle E.
  11. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  12. Attica State Prison
  13. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council; Ora Fix Denture Adhesive; Keebler Keebies.)
  14. Busing / Burger / Jackson, Mississippi
  15. (Commercial: Nytol; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  16. Harriman Marriage
  17. Nixon / Trip / Bowling
  18. (Commercial: Admiral Television; Bufferin.)
  19. Commentary (10% Surcharge)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 17, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Justice Black Retires
  3. (Commercial: Talley Inds.)
  4. Senate / Draft Bill Vote
  5. Attica State Prison
  6. (Commercial: Motorola Television.)
  7. Middle E.
  8. Vietnam War
  9. South Vietnam
  10. Capt. Medina Trial
  11. Italy / Art Thefts
  12. (Commercial: Jello; Polaroid Camera.)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Moon Rock
  15. San Francisco, California / Oil Spill
  16. Bus Collision
  17. Boss Removal
  18. Harriman Marriage
  19. Alaska / Nixon Visit
  20. Nixon / Bowling
  21. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion.)
  22. Analysis (Black Retirement)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 17, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Justice Black Retires
  3. Senate / Draft Extension Bill
  4. South Vietnam / United States Withdrawal
  5. Capt. Medina Trial
  6. Vietnam War
  7. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Efferdent.)
  8. Attica State Prison
  9. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Visine Eye Drops.)
  10. Wage-Price Freeze / Phase II
  11. Housing Starts
  12. Journal (Rat Race Alternative)
  13. Harriman Marriage
  14. (Commercial: United Service Organizations; College Contributions.)
  15. Middle E.
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. Philippines
  18. RCA / Computers
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Nixon / Alaska Visit / Bowling
  21. Good Night

September 18, 1971

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

September 19, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 19, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 19, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 19, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

September 20, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / Thieu
  3. Cambodia
  4. Vietnam War
  5. San Diego, California / Aircraft Carrier Protest
  6. (Commercial: Palmolive Rapid Shave; Admiral Television.)
  7. New Economy Policy
  8. United States Dollar / 10% Surcharge
  9. (Commercial: Pontiac; Ora Fix Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Attica State Prison
  11. (Commercial: Playtex Bras.; Playtex Girdles; Jifoam Oven Cleaner; American Florists. Marketing Council)
  12. Middle E.
  13. Northern Ireland
  14. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company.)
  15. Smallpox Vaccinations
  16. Parris Island, South Carolina / Deaths
  17. Supreme Court / Black Successor
  18. (Commercial: Bufferin; Confident Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Commentary (United Nations)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 20, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War
  3. South Vietnam / Thieu
  4. (Commercial: Coffee-Mate; Friskies Cat Food.)
  5. South Carolina / Senate Muskie
  6. New Treasurer
  7. Supreme Court Black Successor
  8. Volunteer Army
  9. Air Force / Promotions
  10. Col. Henderson Trial
  11. (Commercial: Motorola Television.)
  12. San Francisco, California / Busing
  13. Wage-Price Freeze
  14. Rep. Patman / Loan Investigation
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. 10% Surcharge
  17. (Commercial: Zerex Anti-Freeze; NCR Computer Company.)
  18. Rep. Edwards / Drug Treatment
  19. Smallpox Vaccinations
  20. Eagles Legis.
  21. Analysis (United Nations)
  22. USSR / Soviet Jews
  23. (Commercial: Texaco, Incorporated)
  24. Lookingglass, Oregon / Parking Meter
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 20, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United Nations / China, P.R., Membership
  3. Vietnam War
  4. South Vietnam / Thieu
  5. (Commercial: NCR Computer Company; American Dairy Association)
  6. Tax Credit
  7. Jobs Funds
  8. New Economy Policy / Woodcock
  9. 10% Surcharge / United States Dollar
  10. San Francisco, California / Busing
  11. Supreme Court / Black Successor
  12. (Commercial: Rolaids; Oldsmobile; Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  13. USSR / Soviet Jews
  14. Egypt
  15. Cyprus Island
  16. Smallpox Vaccinations
  17. (Commercial: Jobs For Vets.)
  18. Attica State Prison
  19. Capt. Medina Trial
  20. Northern Ireland
  21. Draft Bill
  22. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  23. Senate Proxmire / C-5A
  24. Angela Davis Trial
  25. Ellington Steaks
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. England / Used Blue Jeans
  28. Good Night

September 21, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Senate / Draft Bill Vote
  3. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  4. China, P.R. / Mao Tse-Tung Death Rumors
  5. United Nations
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  7. Vietnam War
  8. South Vietnam
  9. Capt. Medina Trial
  10. Col. Henderson Trial
  11. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Keebler Town House Crackers; Visine Eye Drops; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  12. Prison Riot
  13. Attica State Prison
  14. George Jackson Autopsy
  15. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  16. House / School Prayer Amendment
  17. United States Dollar
  18. Connally / Tax Credit / Interest Ceiling
  19. Nixon / Consumer Reps.
  20. Washington, DC / Senators Baseball Team
  21. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  22. Commentary (Bank Error / Profit)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 21, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Senate / Draft Bill Vote
  3. (Commercial: Heinz 57 Sauce; Woolite.)
  4. San Quentin Prison / George Jackson Autopsy
  5. Prison Riot
  6. Attica State Prison / Oswald Interview
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Pontiac; S&H Green Stamps.)
  8. China, P.R. / Mao Tse Tung Death Rumors
  9. United Nations
  10. Vietnam War
  11. South Vietnam
  12. GI Drug Crackdown
  13. Col. Henderson Trial
  14. Pentagon Papers
  15. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  16. Canal Injunction
  17. School Prayer Amendment
  18. Tax Credit
  19. Nixon / Consumer Reps.
  20. United States Dollar
  21. Stock Market Report
  22. Godfrey Retirement
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 21, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Senate / Draft Bill Vote
  3. Vietnam War
  4. United Nations
  5. China, P.R. / Mao Tse-Tung Death Rumors
  6. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze.)
  7. Tax Credit
  8. Nixon / Consumer Reps.
  9. Journal (Wage-Price Freeze)
  10. Phase II
  11. (Commercial: Maxim Coffee; Savings and Loan Association)
  12. Spending
  13. United States Dollar
  14. (Commercial: Haley's M-O.)
  15. Canal Injunction
  16. Morton / Santa Barbara, California / Oil Platforms
  17. Hawaii / Abortions
  18. (Commercial: Chrysler Plymouth.)
  19. Pentagon Papers
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Prison Riot
  22. George Jackson Autopsy
  23. Attica State Prison
  24. Good Night

September 22, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 22, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Johnson Wax.)
  3. Capt. Medina Trial / Verdict
  4. (Commercial: Glo-Coat Floor Wax; Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  5. Consumer Prices
  6. Wage Freeze
  7. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Polish; Raid.)
  8. Attica State Prison / Parolees Interviews
  9. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; American Florists Marketing Council; Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  10. China, P.R.
  11. United Nations
  12. Paris Peace Talks / Cancellation
  13. South Vietnam
  14. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company; Tegrin Shampoo.)
  15. Boston, Massachusetts / Busing
  16. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  17. Mrs. Nixon / Ship Christening
  18. (Commercial: Keebler Pecan Sandies Cookies.)
  19. Commentary (Washington, DC / Senators Loss)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 22, 1971
  1. Capt. Medina Trial / Verdict
  2. South Vietnam
  3. Vietnam War
  4. Paris Peace Talks / Cancellation
  5. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Pontiac.)
  6. Prices / Wages
  7. Tax Bill
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. China, P.R.
  10. United Nations
  11. Yugoslavia / Brezhnev
  12. Berlin Agreement
  13. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  14. Attica State Prison
  15. California / Magee Trial
  16. Indian Protest
  17. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  18. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  19. Boston, Massachusetts / Busing
  20. Senate / Drug Ads Hearing
  21. Batten's Disease Victims
  22. Volunteer Army
  23. Sports Study
  24. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Pills.)
  25. Analysis (Washington, DC / Economy)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 22, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Capt. Medina Trial / Verdict
  3. (Commercial: ORAfix Denture Adhesive; Mobil Gasoline.)
  4. China, P.R.
  5. United Nations
  6. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44; Volkswagen.)
  7. Vietnam War
  8. South Vietnam / Thieu
  9. Paris Peace Talks / Cancellation
  10. Journal (South Vietnam / Presidential Election)
  11. Tax Bill
  12. Wages / Prices
  13. Attica State Prison
  14. (Commercial: NCR Computer Company; Haley's M-O; Admiral Television.)
  15. Berlin Agreement
  16. Yugoslavia / Brezhnev
  17. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  18. Hurricane
  19. Amchitka Island / Nuclear Test
  20. Draft
  21. House / Anti Poverty Legis.
  22. DDT
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Washington, DC / Washington Senators
  25. Good Night

September 23, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 23, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Birds Eye.)
  3. Supreme Court / Justice Harlan Retires
  4. (Commercial: Birds Eye Thick and Frosty; Shake'N Bake.)
  5. Vietnam War
  6. South Vietnam
  7. (Commercial: Tang; Post Grape Nuts.)
  8. Wage-Price Freeze
  9. Detroit, Michigan / Racial Tension
  10. Mississippi / Charles Evers
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Pills; Williams Lectric Shave; Lavoris Mouthwash; Buick.]
  12. Col. Henderson Trial
  13. Capt. Medina Interview
  14. (Commercial: Visine Eye Drops; Confident Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Middle E. / Senate Jackson
  16. United Nations / China, P.R. / Ntlist. China
  17. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  18. Commentary (Supreme Court Appointments)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 23, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Justice Harlan
  3. (Commercial: Talley Inds.)
  4. Vietnam War
  5. South Vietnam
  6. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers.)
  7. Col. Henderson Trial
  8. Senate McGovern
  9. China, P.R.
  10. Sudan / Nimeiry
  11. (Commercial: NCR Computer Company; Product 19.)
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. Pontiac, Michigan / Busing
  14. Pollution Suits
  15. Abbie Hoffman
  16. (Commercial: Sealy Mattresses; Savings and Loan Association)
  17. Welfare Statistics
  18. Louisiana / Wage Freeze
  19. Price Freeze
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. United States Dollar
  22. Analysis (Supreme Court Appointments)
  23. Contact Lenses
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 23, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Justice Harlan
  3. Journal (Supreme Court Power)
  4. Supreme Court / Justice Black
  5. (Commercial: McDonald's Restaurants.)
  6. Nixon
  7. Wage-Price Freeze
  8. International Monetary Situation
  9. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Prestone Anti-Freeze.)
  10. Welfare Statistics / Hawaii Poverty
  11. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Allstate Insurance Company.)
  12. China, P.R.
  13. United Nations
  14. Vietnam War
  15. South Vietnam
  16. Japan / United States Marines
  17. Yugoslavia / Brezhnev
  18. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; Buick.)
  19. Postal Service
  20. Attica State Prison
  21. Interest Rates
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Senate Ervin Speech
  24. Good Night

September 24, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 24, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  3. China, P.R.
  4. United Nations
  5. Britain / USSR Officials' Expulsion
  6. West Germany
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  8. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  9. Nixon / Trudeau / 10% Surcharge
  10. Wage Freeze
  11. Ford Engine
  12. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  13. Prison Riots / New York / France
  14. (Commercial: Chrysler Plymouth; Bufferin; ORAfix Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Supreme Court / Justice Appointment
  16. Agnew / Demo. Senators
  17. Senate Harris / President Candidacy
  18. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Keebler Town House Crackers.)
  19. Hijacking Attempt
  20. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council; Buick Opel.)
  21. Commentary (United Nations Membership)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 24, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Britain / USSR Officials Expulsion
  3. United Nations
  4. China, P.R.
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  6. West Germany
  7. (Commercial: Carnation Spreadables.)
  8. Senator Harris / President Candidacy
  9. Vietnam War
  10. Pentagon
  11. Supreme Court
  12. (Commercial: American Motors.)
  13. Pollution Control Engine
  14. France / Traffic Decongestion Experiment
  15. Israel / Lansky
  16. Stolen Painting
  17. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Murine Clear Eyes.)
  18. Detroit, Michigan / Hijacking Attempt
  19. Wage-Price Freeze
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Nixon / Indian Day
  22. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance Company; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  23. Analysis (Senate Harris Candidacy)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 24, 1971
  1. Nixon / Wage-Price Freeze
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  3. Britain / USSR Spies' Expulsion
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  5. Yugoslavia / Brezhnev
  6. (Commercial: American Motors.)
  7. China, P.R.
  8. United Nations
  9. Vietnam War
  10. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44; Kodak Movie Camera.)
  11. Senate Harris / President Candidacy
  12. Gallup Poll
  13. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail; NCR Computer Company.)
  14. Supreme Court
  15. Hurricane
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. USSR / Pollution
  18. Harriman-Hayward Marriage
  19. Israel / Lansky
  20. West Germany
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: United Service Organizations.)
  23. Vice President Agnew / Demo. Senators
  24. Journal (Agnew Speech)
  25. Good Night

September 25, 1971

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

September 26, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 26, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 26, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 26, 1971
  1. No broadcasts today

September 27, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Commentary (Supreme Court)
  3. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 27, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Nixon / Hirohito
  3. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  4. South Vietnam
  5. Prisoners of War and MIA Families Meeting
  6. China, P.R.
  7. (Commercial: American Motors.)
  8. Trade Deficit
  9. Analysis (International Currency Realignment)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Price Freeze
  12. (Commercial: Product 19; Absorbine Junior)
  13. Nixon Campaign / Dairy Contributions
  14. Rep. Udall / Bond Issue
  15. Vice President Agnew Speech
  16. Detroit, Michigan / School Segregation
  17. FDA / Recycled Paper
  18. USSR / Nuclear Test
  19. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  20. Dodge Estate Auction
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 27, 1971
  1. Vietnam War
  2. South Vietnam
  3. Senate / Mansfield Amendment
  4. Prisoners of War and MIA Families Convention
  5. China, P.R.
  6. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Oldsmobile.)
  7. United Nations
  8. Alaska / Nixon-Hirohito
  9. IMF Meeting / United States Dollar
  10. Trade Deficit
  11. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Kodak Movie Camera.)
  12. Cuban Airlift
  13. USSR / Nuclear Test / Storage
  14. Rep. Chisholm
  15. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail.)
  16. Detroit, Michigan / School Segregation
  17. Morse Candidacy
  18. Wage-Price Freeze
  19. FDA / Recycled Paper
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. France / Traffic Decongestion Experiment
  22. Good Night

September 28, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Cardinal Mindszenty
  3. United Nations / Gromyko / China, P.R.
  4. China, P.R.
  5. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council; ORAfix Denture Adhesive.)
  6. Stans News Conference
  7. IMF Meeting
  8. Canada / 10% Surcharge
  9. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Keebler Town House Crackers.)
  10. Detroit, Michigan / Busing
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Admiral Television; Playtex Bras; Playtex Girdles.)
  12. Vietnam War
  13. South Vietnam
  14. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  15. USSR / Luna 19
  16. Greece / Fleming Conviction
  17. Nasser Anniversary
  18. Hugo Black Funeral
  19. Press Freedom Hearings
  20. Mamie Eisenhower Party
  21. (Commercial: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.)
  22. Commentary (Papal, Supreme Court Appointments)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 28, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cardinal Mindszenty
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Nixon / Draft Bill / Military Pay Raise
  5. United Nations China, P.R.
  6. China, P.R.
  7. Geneva Disarmament Conference
  8. (Commercial: BankAmericard.)
  9. IMF Meeting
  10. Stans / Bus. Profits
  11. Bus. Indicators
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Senate Ervin / Press Freedom Hearings
  14. Agnew Trip
  15. Greece / Fleming Conviction
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. (Commercial: Texaco.)
  18. Justice Black / Funeral
  19. Congress / Pol. Pressure Charge
  20. Senate Muskie / Black Candidate Statement
  21. Hotel Fire
  22. Student Pilot
  23. (Commercial: Motorola Television; Westinghouse Washing Machine.)
  24. Egg City
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 28, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Cardinal Mindszenty
  3. (Commercial: Chuck Wagon Dog Food; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Geneva Disarmament Conference
  5. Gromyko / Disarmament Conference
  6. China, P.R. / Newton
  7. South Vietnam
  8. POWs and MIAs' Families Meeting
  9. IMF Meeting / United States Dollar
  10. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative; Allstate Insurance Company.)
  11. Hurricane
  12. Journal (Camden, Maine)
  13. (Commercial: Mobil Gasoline; Grecian Formula 16.)
  14. Prison Protest
  15. Press Freedom / Ervin Hearings
  16. Nixon / Draft Bill / Military Pay Raise
  17. Nixon Speech
  18. Stans / Bus. Profits
  19. United Nations
  20. Northern Ireland
  21. Bus. Indicators
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Klemperer Fan
  24. Good Night

September 29, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (New York City); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  3. Vietnam War
  4. South Vietnam
  5. (Commercial: Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  6. Crime Statistics / Washington, DC
  7. Attica State Prison
  8. (Commercial: Future Floor Finish; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  9. China, P.R.
  10. Egypt / Nasser Anniversary
  11. (Commercial: Confident Denture Adhesive; Bufferin; Savings and Loan Association)
  12. United States Dollar
  13. Nixon / Gromyko
  14. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council)
  15. Car Safety Regulations
  16. FDA / PCB Chemical
  17. Hurricane
  18. Satellite
  19. Press Freedom / Ervin Hearings
  20. Supreme Court Appointments / Poff
  21. (Commercial: Visine Eye Drops; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  22. Commentary (Private Work Experiments)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 29, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War
  3. South Vietnam
  4. Goldwater / Kennedy
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion.)
  6. China, P.R. / Television Broadcast
  7. Cardinal Mindszenty
  8. Nixon / Gromyko / Dobrynin
  9. (Commercial: S&H Green Stamps; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  10. Lockheed C-5A Hearing
  11. Senate Proxmire / Louisiana Congressmen Charges
  12. Senate / Anti-Ballistic Missile / F-14 Plane
  13. Press Freedom / Ervin Hearings
  14. Attica State Prison
  15. FBI Crime Statistics
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  17. Massachusetts / Boston / Busing
  18. Black Expo Convention
  19. Volpe / Auto Air Bags
  20. Satellites
  21. Hurricane
  22. (Commercial: Zerex Anti-Freeze; Friskies Cat Food.)
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Analysis (IMF Meeting / United States Economy Power)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 29, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam War
  3. South Vietnam
  4. China, P.R.
  5. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  6. POWs and MIAs Families Convention
  7. Nixon / Gromyko
  8. Britain / USSR Officials Expulsion
  9. United States Dollar / 10% Surcharge
  10. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail; Vicks Formula 44.)
  11. Massachusetts / Prison Protest
  12. Supreme Court Appointments
  13. FBI Crime Statistics
  14. (Commercial: American Motors.)
  15. Press Freedom / Ervin Hearings
  16. Gary, Indiana / School Experiment
  17. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Westinghouse Washing Machine.)
  18. Hurricane
  19. Satellite
  20. Auto Safety Regulations
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Blown Inheritance
  23. Good Night

September 30, 1971

• ABC Evening News for September 30, 1971
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Tang Instant Drink.)
  3. Vietnam / Fighting / Casualties
  4. Vietnam / Election / Student Reaction
  5. Vietnam / Mansfield
  6. Draft
  7. Vietnam / Constellation / Absent Without Leave Protest
  8. (Commercial: Tang Instant Drink; Dream Whip Topping.)
  9. Surcharge
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / US-USSR Hot Line
  11. Soviet Spies / Britain
  12. (Commercial: Post Grape Nuts Cereal; Jello Gelatin.)
  13. Youth / Voting / McGovern
  14. (Commercial: Admiral Televisions, Stereos and Radios; Confident Denture Adhesive; Allstate Auto Insurance.)
  15. Bishops Synod / Pope Paul VI
  16. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  17. Cronkite / Cong.
  18. Hurricane Ginger
  19. Illegal Arrest
  20. Attica Riots / Prisoner Treatment
  21. (Commercial: American Florists Marketing Council; Keebler Town House Crackers.)
  22. Commentary (Oranges and Bread)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 30, 1971
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Ginger
  3. (Commercial: Westinghouse Washers; Shake `N Bake Coating.)
  4. Longshoremen Strike
  5. Mine Strike
  6. Monetary Conference / Connally
  7. Unemployment
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Supreme Court / Woman
  10. Illegal Arrest
  11. Kent State
  12. (Commercial: Thermos Vacuum Bottles; Savings and Loan Association)
  13. Attica Riots / Prisoner Treatment
  14. England / Defector / Soviet Spying
  15. Bishops' Synod
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  17. Freedom of Press / Cronkite / Reaction
  18. Mansfield Amendment
  19. Draft Call
  20. (Commercial: Geritol Tablets; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  21. Vietnam / Fighting / Casualties
  22. Analysis (Southeast Asia)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 30, 1971
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Longshoremen Strike / California
  3. Mine Strike
  4. Unemployment
  5. (Commercial: Fireman's Fund American)
  6. Economy / IMF Conference / Connally
  7. Military Funds
  8. Journal (Military Costs.)
  9. Supreme Court / Poff / Bayh
  10. (Commercial: Prestone Antifreeze; A&P 8 O'Clock Coffee.)
  11. Mansfield Amendment
  12. Vietnam / Fighting / Casualties
  13. Vietnam / Peace Talks
  14. Freedom of Press / Intimidation
  15. Draft
  16. US-USSR / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  17. England / Soviet Spies
  18. (Commercial: ORAfix Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Hurricane Ginger
  20. China, P.R.
  21. US-USSR
  22. Bishops' Synod / Mindszenty
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Football vs. Intellectuals
  25. Good Night

Specials

• September 09, 1971 - ABC Special - Richard Nixon Address To Congress (Analysis Only) [12:02:10 - 12:08:40]
• September 09, 1971 - CBS Special - Richard Nixon Address To Congress (Analysis Only) [12:02:10 - 12:11:00]
• September 09, 1971 - NBC Special - Richard Nixon Address To Congress [11:31:10 - 12:03:10]

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