May 1972 Broadcast Index

Evening News

May 1, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 1, 1972
  1. Introduction [Late Start Due To Golf Classic] Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam / Offensive
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Campaign `72 / Indiana and Ohio Primaries
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Price Controls / Small Business
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. Price Controls / Small Business
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Commentary (Muskie Campaign Demise)
  11. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 1, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Offensive
  3. Paris Peace Talks
  4. US-Russia / May Day; Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Pulitzer Prizes
  7. Anderson vs. FBI Spies
  8. Price Control / Small Business
  9. Rent Board Extortionist
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Campaign `72 / Indiana, Ohio Primaries
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Apollo 16
  14. United States Banks-Russia
  15. Ford and General Motors Corporation Fleet Market
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial)
  18. UMW Election
  19. California Family Adopts Children
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 1, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Columbus, Ohio)
  2. Vietnam / Offensive
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  5. Nixon-Connally Texas Barbecue
  6. Price Controls / Small Business
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Campaign `72 / Alabama Primary
  10. Campaign `72 / Ohio Primary
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Apollo 16
  13. UMW Elections
  14. General Motors Corporation and Ford Fleets
  15. Unemployment
  16. Anderson and FBI Spies
  17. Pulitzer Prizes
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Gone Fishing
  20. Good Night

May 2, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 2, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (New York City); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Hoover Death
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Vietnam / Offensive
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Campaign `72 / Ohio and Indiana Primaries
  8. Campaign `72 / Nebraska Primary
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Yablonski Murder
  11. Soviet Troops
  12. Canton Trade Fair
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 2, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hoover Death
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Paris Peace Talks
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Campaign `72 / Ohio and Indiana Primaries
  8. Campaign `72 / Nixon
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Yablonski Murder
  11. Portugal Gets United States Vehicle Plan
  12. Apollo 16
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Pollution-Rhine River
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 2, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Columbus, Ohio)
  2. Hoover Death
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Vietnam / United States Reaction
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Vietnam / Offensive
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Campaign `72 / Indiana, Ohio Primaries
  10. Journal (Humphrey In Ohio)
  11. Yablonski Murder
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  13. India / Nuclear Peace Project
  14. Mideast
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Apollo 16
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Campaign `72 / Indiana, Ohio Primaries
  19. Good Night

May 3, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 3, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Paris Peace Talks
  4. Vietnam / United States Assessment
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Vietnam / Offensive
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Campaign `72 / Ohio and Indiana Primaries
  9. Campaign `72 / Republican Convention
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Hoover Death
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Price Commission
  14. Yablonski Murder
  15. Mine Explosion
  16. (Commercial)
  17. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 3, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Offensive
  3. Paris Peace Talks
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Campaign `72 / Ohio Primary
  6. Campaign `72 / Indiana Primary
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Hoover Death
  9. Idaho Mine Disaster
  10. Yablonski Murder
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Analysis (Fragmentation In Politics)
  13. Price Commission
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Steam Explosion
  17. Campaign `72 / Republican Convention
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 3, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Idaho Mine Fire
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Vietnam / United States Assessment
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Campaign `72 / Indiana and Ohio Primaries
  9. Campaign `72 / Nebraska Primary
  10. Campaign `72 / Republican Convention
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Hoover Death
  13. Yablonski Murder
  14. Price Commission
  15. American Motors
  16. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  17. Steam Explosion
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Hoover Death
  21. Good Night

May 4, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 4, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Vietnam / Offensive
  4. Vietnam / Casualties
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Paris Peace Talks
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Hoover Death
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Israel-Romania
  11. Italian Elections
  12. Turkish Terrorism
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Mexico City Flood
  15. Idaho Mine Fire
  16. Campaign `72 / Tennessee, Ohio Primaries
  17. Campaign `72 / Republican Convention
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Commentary (Actors In Politics)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 4, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Vietnam / Casualties
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Hoover Death
  8. Attorney General Nomination / Kleindienst
  9. Campaign `72 / Ohio Primary
  10. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Mexico City Flood
  13. Schizophrenia
  14. Analysis (Vietnam War)
  15. Kent State Revisited
  16. Pay Bd / Longshoremen
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Peanut Butter
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 4, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Vietnam / Casualties
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Idaho Mine Fire
  8. California Airport Noise Pollution
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Campaign `72 / Ohio Primary
  11. Campaign `72 / Tennessee Primary
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Schizophrenia
  14. USSR -Cuba
  15. Pay Bd / Longshoremen
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Hoover Death
  18. Good Night

May 5, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 5, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Offensive
  3. Vietnam / United States Ground Troops
  4. Vietnam / United States Naval Build-Up
  5. Paris Peace Talks
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Eastern Hijacking
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Campaign `72 / Republican Convention
  10. Campaign `72 / North Carolina Primary
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Mine Fire
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Food Prices; Unemployment
  15. Population Control
  16. US-USSR / Chess Match
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 5, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Offensive
  3. Vietnam / United States Ground Troops
  4. Vietnam / United States Bombs North Vietnam
  5. India-Pakistan
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Eastern Hijacking
  8. Economy Indicators
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Campaign `72 / North Carolina Primary
  11. Campaign `72 / Republican Convention
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Television News Controversy
  14. Population Control
  15. Misleading Ads
  16. Stock Exchange Deals
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Alitalia Plane Crash
  20. Kentucky Derby
  21. Proxmire Refuses Robbers
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 5, 1972
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks
  3. Vietnam / United States Ground Troops
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Vietnam / Administration
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Eastern Hijacking
  8. Mine Fire
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Economic Indicators
  11. Television News Controversy
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Campaign `72 / Republican Convention
  14. Campaign `72 / Tennessee and North Carolina Primaries
  15. Campaign `72 / Michigan Primary
  16. Journal (Democratic Party)
  17. Campaign `72 / Demo. Delegates
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Alitalia Plane Crash
  20. Population Control
  21. India-Pakistan
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Cattle Rustling
  24. Good Night

May 6, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 6, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 6, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 6, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today

May 7, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 7, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 7, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 7, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today

May 8, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 8, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / President Address
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Campaign `72 / West Virginia and Nebraska
  7. (Commercial)
  8. West Virginia Strip Mining
  9. Mine Fire
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Mideast Hijacking
  12. General Motors Corporation Recall
  13. Truman Birthday
  14. Italian Elections
  15. China's Pearl River
  16. (Commercial)
  17. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 8, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / President Address
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Sabena Hijacking
  7. Hijacking Thwarted
  8. Campaign `72 / Nebraska Primary
  9. Attorney General Nomination / Kleindienst
  10. Truman Birthday
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Mine Fire
  13. General Motors Corporation Recall
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Boston War Protest
  17. Analysis (Vietnam War)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 8, 1972
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / President Address
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / United States Bombs North Vietnam
  5. General Motors Corporation Recall
  6. Vietnam / Offensive
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Mine Fire
  9. Mine Workers Union
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Campaign `72 / Nebraska Primary
  12. Campaign `72 / Demo. Delegates
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Sabena Hijacking
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. National Bicentennial
  17. Good Night

May 9, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 9, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Vietnam / Blockade On Vietnam
  4. Vietnam / Blockade-Washington, DC News Briefing
  5. Vietnam / Blockade-Russian Reaction
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-North Vietnam Reaction
  8. Vietnam / Blockade-Chinese Reaction
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Vietnam / Blockade-Congressional Reaction
  11. Vietnam / Blockade-Candidates Reaction
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Vietnam / Blockade-GI's Reaction
  14. Vietnam / United States Supplies
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Vietnam / Blockade-Stock Market Reaction
  17. Sabena Hijacking
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 9, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Blockade-Communist Reaction
  3. Vietnam / Blockade-Chinese Charge
  4. Vietnam / Blockade-US News Briefing
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-World Reaction
  8. Vietnam / Blockade GI's Reaction
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Vietnam / Blockade-Congressional Reaction
  12. Vietnam / Blockade-US Reaction
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Vietnam / Blockade-Television Special
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Sabena Hijacking
  17. Illinois Job Fair For Vets
  18. Heroin Use
  19. Busing / Justice Department Attorneys
  20. (Commercial)
  21. Analysis (Vietnam War)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 9, 1972
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Haiphong Mined
  3. Vietnam / Blockade-US News Conference
  4. Vietnam / Blockade-North Vietnam Reaction
  5. Vietnam / Offensive
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-Russian Reaction
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Blockade-Candidates Reactions
  10. Vietnam / Blockade-Cong. Reactions
  11. Journal (Vietnam War)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Vietnam / Blockade-US Reaction
  15. Illinois Job Fair For Vets
  16. (Commercial)
  17. Mine Fire
  18. Sabena Hijacking
  19. Draft
  20. Gold Price
  21. Italian Elections
  22. Vietnam / Blockade-POW Families Reaction
  23. Good Night

May 10, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 10, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Vietnam / Blockade Mines
  4. Vietnam / Blockade-Russian Reaction
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Vietnam / Blockade-Congressional Reaction
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Idaho Mine Fire
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Abortion/ New York
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 10, 1972
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Vietnam /Blockade Mines
  3. Vietnam / Offensive
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Vietnam Blockade-US Reaction
  6. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Campaign `72 / West Virginia and Nebraska Primaries
  9. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  10. Campaign `72 / Demo. Spending
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Sabena Hijacking
  13. Yablonski Murder
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Agnew's Maine Bedspread
  16. (Commercial)
  17. Idaho Mine Fire
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 10, 1972
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Blockade Mines
  3. Vietnam / Offensive
  4. Vietnam / Blockade-Administration Reaction
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Vietnam / Blockade-Communist Reaction
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  8. Vietnam / Blockade-Congressional Reaction
  9. Journal (Vietnam War)
  10. Idaho Mine Fire
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Sabena Hijacking
  13. Campaign `72 / West Virginia, Nebraska Primaries
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Vietnam / Offensive-Rescue
  16. Good Night

May 11, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 11, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Blockade-Mines
  3. Vietnam / Blockade-Russian Reaction
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Vietnam / Blockade-North Vietnam Reaction
  6. Vietnam / United States Bombing
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-Chinese Reaction
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Vietnam / Casualties
  12. Vietnam / Offensive
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Chicago 7
  15. Idaho Mine Fire
  16. Army Headquarters Bombed In Germany
  17. Alaskan Oil Line
  18. Minimum Wage
  19. Willy Mays
  20. (Commercial)
  21. Commentary (Vietnam War)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 11, 1972
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Blockade-Russian Reaction
  3. Vietnam / Blockade-Mines
  4. Vietnam / Blockade-North Vietnam, Chinese Reaction
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Army Headquarters Bombed In Germany
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  8. Vietnam / Casualties
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Chicago 7
  14. Alaskan Oil Line
  15. Minimum Wage
  16. Space Program
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Wyoming Eagles Slain
  20. Willy Mays
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 11, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Blockade-Mines
  3. Vietnam / Blockade-Russian Reaction
  4. Journal (Vietnam War)
  5. Vietnam / Blockade-Chinese Reaction
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Vietnam / Offensive
  8. Vietnam / Offensive-S Bombing
  9. Vietnam / Casualties
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  12. (COMMERCIAL)
  13. Campaign `72 / Maryland and Michigan Primaries
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Idaho Mine Fire
  16. Willy Mays
  17. Oil Imports
  18. Ireland-Common Market
  19. Northern Ireland
  20. Crime Program
  21. West Virginia Flood
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Alaskan Oil Line
  24. California Crabs
  25. Good Night

May 12, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 12, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Blockade-Mining
  3. Vietnam / Blockade / Rails, Air
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Vietnam Offensive
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Campaign `72 / Michigan and Mu Primaries
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Auto Emissions
  12. Idaho Mine Fire
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Commentary (Spring)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 12, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Auto Emissions
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Blockade-Rail, Air
  5. Vietnam / Blockade-Harbors
  6. Vietnam / Offensive
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Vietnam / Blockade-Russian Reaction
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  11. German Bombings
  12. Texas Flood
  13. Idaho Mine Fire
  14. (Commercial)
  15. FBI Director Gray
  16. Air-West Hijacker Sentenced
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Analysis (Vietnam War)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 12, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Blockade
  3. Vietnam / Offensive
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Paris Peace Talks
  6. Vietnam / Blockade-Student Reaction
  7. US-USSR / Summit-Salt
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Auto Emissions
  10. School Funds
  11. Portland Schools Close
  12. FBI Director Gray
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Economy / Recovery
  15. Campaign `72 / Demo. Delegates
  16. Campaign `72 / Michigan Primary
  17. Texas Flood
  18. Alaska Oil Line
  19. German Treaty
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Uruguayan Ship Collision
  22. (Commercial)
  23. Idaho Mine Fire
  24. Good Night

May 13, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 13, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 13, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 13, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today

May 14, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 14, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 14, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 14, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today

May 15, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 15, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Gov. Wallace Shot
  3. Wallace / Political Career
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Wallace / Candidates' Reactions
  6. Campaign `72 / Michigan Primary
  7. Political Figures Protected
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Vietnam / Blockade-Photos
  12. Vietnam / Blockade-US POW's
  13. Vietnam / Blockade-Rogers
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Pay Board / Longshoremen
  16. Amish and School
  17. Gov. Wallace Shot
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Gov. Wallace Shot
  20. Commentary (Gun Control)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 15, 1972
  1. Governor Wallace Shot
  2. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  3. Gov. Wallace Shot
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Wallace / Before Shooting
  6. Gov. Wallace Shot
  7. United States Assassinations
  8. Wallace / Capitol Reaction
  9. Wallace / Campaign `72
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Vietnam / Blockade-Mining
  12. Vietnam / Blockade-POW's
  13. Vietnam / Offensive
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Gun Control
  16. Amish and School
  17. Pay Board / Longshoremen
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 15, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Detroit, Michigan)
  2. Gov. Wallace Shot
  3. Wallace / Before Shooting
  4. Wallace / Candidates' Reactions
  5. United States Assassinations
  6. Journal (Political Assassinations)
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Campaign `72 / Maryland, Michigan Primaries
  9. Busing / Norfolk, Virginia
  10. Amish and Schools
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Vietnam / Blockade-Mining
  13. Vietnam / Blockade-Rogers
  14. Vietnam / Offensive
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Idaho Mine Fire
  17. Pay Board / Longshoremen
  18. West Germany
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Okinawa
  21. Wallace / Humphrey Comment
  22. Wallace / Kennedy, Chisholm Protection
  23. Good Night

May 16, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 16, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  4. Wallace Recovers
  5. Wallace / Gun Control
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Wallace / FBI's Gray; Gun Control
  8. Wallace / Candidates' Protection
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Campaign `72 / Maryland, Michigan Primaries
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Vietnam / Air War
  13. Vietnam / Cong.
  14. Treas. Secretary Resigns
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Commentary (Political Assassinations and US)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 16, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Wallace Recovers
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  5. Wallace / Gun Control
  6. Wallace / Foreign Reaction
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Treas. Secretary Resigns
  9. Vietnam / Cong.
  10. Vietnam / Blockade
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Campaign `72 / Maryland, Michigan Primaries
  13. Analysis (Wallace)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Wallace Shot / Bremer Suspect
  17. Analysis (Political Assassins)
  18. Vietnam / Protest
  19. Bicentennial
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 16, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Detroit, Michigan)
  2. Wallace Recovers
  3. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  4. Journal (Political Assassinations)
  5. Wallace / Others Wounded
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Treas. Secretary Resigns
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Blockade-Bombing
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. Paris Peace Talks
  12. Vietnam / Cong.
  13. Vietnam / Blockade
  14. Balance of Pmts.
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. California Bank Robbery
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Wallace / Campaign
  19. Campaign `72 / Michigan, Maryland Primaries
  20. Good Night

May 17, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 17, 1972
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Wallace Recovers
  4. Campaign `72 / Michigan and Maryland Primaries
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Wallace Shot-Bremer Charged
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Vietnam / Offensive
  9. Vietnam / Blockade
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Negroes / Cancer, Sickle Cell Anemia
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Busing / Cong.
  14. Gun Control
  15. West Germany
  16. Chinese Kindergarten
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Commentary (Connally)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 17, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Wallace Recovers
  3. Wallace Shot-Bremer Charged
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Campaign `72 / Michigan, Maryland Primaries
  6. Busing / Cong.
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Vietnam / Offensive
  9. Vietnam / Blockade
  10. Vietnam / United States Escalation
  11. Vietnam / Offensive
  12. West Germany
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Gun Control
  15. Crime
  16. Food Inspection
  17. Mideast
  18. Gold
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial)
  21. Mideast
  22. Analysis (US-Soviet Summit)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 17, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Wallace Recovers
  3. Campaign `72 / Michigan, Maryland Primaries
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Nixon Russia Trip
  6. Vietnam / Blockade
  7. Vietnam / Offensive
  8. Paris Peace Talks
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Busing / Cong.
  11. FBI
  12. Mideast
  13. West Germany
  14. Berlin Wall
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  17. (Commercial)
  18. England-France / Language
  19. Good Night

May 18, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 18, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Vietnam / United States Bombs North Vietnam
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Vietnam / Casualties
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Wallace Recovers
  8. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Vietnam / Cong.
  13. Vietnam / United States POW's
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Ship Extortion
  16. Economy
  17. GE
  18. Mideast
  19. United States and United Nations
  20. US-USSR / Summit, Seabed Treaty
  21. (Commercial)
  22. Commentary (Nostalgia)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 18, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Ship Extortion
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Wallace Recovers
  5. Wallace Shot-Bremer Charged
  6. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Vietnam / Offensive
  9. Vietnam / Blockade
  10. Vietnam / Casualties
  11. Vietnam / Blockade-Russia and China
  12. Vietnam / Cong.
  13. US-USSR / Summit; Seabed Treaty
  14. Fed Aid
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Television News Staging
  17. Arizona Drought, Fire
  18. GE
  19. Economy
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial)
  22. Analysis (Wallace, McGovern)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 18, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Ship Extortion
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Vietnam / Blockade
  6. Vietnam / Cong.
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Wallace Recovers
  9. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  10. US-United Nations
  11. (Commercial)
  12. US-USSR / Summit; Seabed Treaty; Trade
  13. Economy
  14. GE
  15. Volkswagen
  16. Defective Cars
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Marijuana
  19. Good Night

May 19, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 19, 1972
  1. Introduction (Station Omits To 5:00:30) Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Agnew / Vietnam
  3. Nixon Russia Trip
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Wallace Recovers / Nixon Visits
  6. Wallace Shot / Others Wounded
  7. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. Pentagon Bomb
  11. Vietnam / Administration
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Campaign `72 / Debates
  14. Campaign `72 / Muskie
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Cost of Living
  17. Ship Extortion
  18. General Motors Corporation / Auto Emissions
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Commentary (US-Soviet Summit)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 19, 1972
  1. Introduction (Station Omits To 5:30:40) Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip
  3. West Germany
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Vietnam / Offensive
  6. Vietnam / United States Bombs North Vietnam
  7. Pentagon Bomb
  8. Demonstrations
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Wallace Recovers / Nixon Visit
  11. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  12. Gun Control
  13. Ship Extortion
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Campaign `72 / Agnew
  16. Cost of Living
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Analysis (US Violence)
  19. Cigarette Pkg. Redemption
  20. (Commercial)
  21. Police Beauty Contest
  22. Roadside Garden
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 19, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Vietnam / Offensive
  3. Vietnam / Agnew
  4. Vietnam / Blockade
  5. Vietnam / Rogers
  6. Pentagon Bomb
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Wallace Recovers / Nixon Visits
  9. Campaign `72 / Agnew
  10. Campaign `72 / Debate
  11. Campaign `72 / Oregon Primary
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Cost of Living
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Nuclear Test
  16. Delta Merger
  17. Ship Extortion
  18. (Commercial)
  19. West Germany
  20. Nixon Russia Trip
  21. Good Night

May 20, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 20, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 20, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 20, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today

May 21, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 21, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 21, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 21, 1972
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Vietnam / Offensive
  5. Antiwar Demonstration
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Campaign `72 / McGovern, Humphrey
  8. Wallace Recovers
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Pieta Damaged
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. Russian Youth Rebel
  13. Week Ahead
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Ship Extortion
  16. Good Night

May 22, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 22, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Moscow, USSR )
  2. Nixon Russia Visit / Moscow Arrival
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Soviet Consumers
  5. Moscow / Past and Present
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Pentagon Anti-War Demonstration
  8. Vietnam / Offensive
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Wallace Recovers / Agnew Visits
  11. Campaign `72 / Oregon Primary
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Immunity Laws
  14. Ford
  15. Nixon Russia Trip / English Language Training
  16. (Commercial)
  17. Commentary (Nixon Russia Trip)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 22, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Moscow, USSR ); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Moscow Arrival
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Analysis (Nixon Summits)
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Vietnam / Air War
  7. Vietnam / Offensive
  8. Pentagon Anti-War Demonstration
  9. War Protest / Taxes
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Criminal Trial Juries
  12. Campaign `72 / Oregon Primary
  13. Ford Motor Company
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Nixon Russia Trip
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 22, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Moscow, USSR ); Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Moscow Arrival
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Moscow Arrival
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / Russian People
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Dissenter
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Journal (Russia)
  9. Nixon Russia Trip / Westw. II Loan
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Vietnam / Air War In North Vietnam
  12. Vietnam / Offensive
  13. Immunity Law / Juries
  14. Ford
  15. Rutherford Death
  16. Day-Lewis Death
  17. Angela Davis
  18. Northern Ireland
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Wallace Recovers
  21. Campaign `72 / Oregon Primary
  22. (Commercial)
  23. Nixon Russia Trip / Cold War
  24. Good Night

May 23, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 23, 1972
  1. Introduction (Station Omits To 5:01:00) Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Moscow, USSR )
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Ecology
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / World Reaction
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Nixon Russia Trim / First Lady
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / United States Bombs North Vietnam
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. Vietnam / Blockade
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Angela Davis
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Wallace Recovers / O'Brien Visits
  16. Wallace Shooting / Bremer Charged
  17. Campaign `72 / Oregon, Rhode Island Primaries
  18. Auto Air Bags
  19. US-USSR / Schools Compared
  20. (Commercial)
  21. Commentary (Chinese Language)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 23, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Moscow, USSR ); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / 1st Lady
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Vietnam / Bombing
  8. Vietnam / Blockade
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. Rhodesia
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Wallace Shooting / Bremer Charged
  13. Wallace Recovers / O'Brien Visits
  14. Campaign `72 / McGovern
  15. Senate Lecturers
  16. Medical Poverty
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Analysis (US-Soviet Summit)
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Nixon Russia Trip / Reflections
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 23, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Moscow, USSR ); Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / USSR Coverage
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  7. Journal (Soviet Capitalism)
  8. Nixon Russia Trip / Trade
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Nixon Russia Trip / World Reaction
  11. Vietnam / Bombing
  12. Vietnam / Offensive
  13. Vietnam / Blockade
  14. Vietnam / United Presbyterian Church Reacts
  15. (Commercial)
  16. Wallace Shooting / Bremer Charged
  17. Wallace Recovers / O'Brien Visits
  18. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  19. Chicago Teachers Strike
  20. Rhodesia
  21. Northern Ireland
  22. Moon
  23. Pentagon Bombing
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. Cleveland Court
  26. (Commercial)
  27. Nixon Russia Trip / Prospects Good
  28. Good Night

May 24, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 24, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Moscow, USSR )
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Soviet Jews
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Space Exploration
  7. US-Soviet Space Exploration
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. Vietnam / Bombing
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Campaign `72 / McGovern
  13. Wallace Recovers
  14. Wallace Shooting / Bremer Charged
  15. (Commercial)
  16. United States Army / German Headquarters/ Bombed
  17. Tire Recall
  18. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Commentary (Soviet Society)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 24, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Moscow, USSR ); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Space Exploration
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  7. Nixon Russia Trip / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Bombing
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. United States Army Hdqtrs In Germany Bombed
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. Wallace Recovers / Bremer Charged
  14. Campaign `72 / Democrats
  15. Busing / Senate
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Angela Davis
  19. Astronauts Resign
  20. Analysis (US-Soviet Summit)
  21. (Commercial)
  22. Nixon Russia Trip / President Quarters
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 24, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Moscow, USSR ); Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Tomb Wreath
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Neighborhood
  7. Nixon Russia Trip / President Quarters
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Journal (Russian People)
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Wallace Recovers / Bremer Charged
  12. Campaign `72 / Ohio, Rhode Island Primaries
  13. Oregon Schools
  14. Vietnam / Bombing
  15. Vietnam / Offensive
  16. Angela Davis
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Hijacking
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Nixon Russia Trip
  21. Good Night

May 25, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 25, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Moscow, USSR )
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  4. US-Soviet / Naval Power
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Ballet
  7. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. Vietnam / Casualties
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  13. Wallace Recovers
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Economy
  16. General Motors Corporation Recall
  17. Liberian Ship Fire
  18. Nixon Russia Trip / Brezhnev
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Commentary (Nixon Travel)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 25, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Moscow, USSR ); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Vietnam
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / North Vietnam Embassy
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Computer Trade
  7. Nixon Russia Trip / Vietnam At Ballet
  8. Nixon Russia Trip / Shelest
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. Vietnam / Bombing
  12. Vietnam / Casualties
  13. United States Buildings Bombed In Paris
  14. Crime and Sports
  15. Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  19. Campaign `72 / Wallace
  20. Robber's Second Chance
  21. Environment and Pesticides
  22. (Commercial)
  23. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 25, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Moscow, USSR ); Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Navies Pact
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / Ballet
  6. Journal (Soviet Traffic)
  7. Nixon Russia Trip / Foreign Currency
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Offensive
  10. Vietnam / Bombing
  11. Vietnam / Casualties
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Economy
  14. Secretary Treas. Nom.
  15. Angela Davis
  16. General Motors Corporation Recall
  17. Wallace Recovers
  18. Liberian Ship Fire
  19. Illinois Teachers Strike
  20. Mississippi Fire
  21. Tito Birthday
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio) Garrick Utley
  23. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  24. (Commercial)
  25. Nixon Russia Trip / Reminiscence
  26. Good Night

May 26, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 26, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Moscow, USSR )
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-Signing
  3. US-USSR / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-Description
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-Benefits
  6. US-USSR / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-US Reaction
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Gun Control
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Vietnam / Offensive
  13. Space Scientist Retires
  14. Balance of Trade
  15. Nixon Russia Trip / Trade
  16. (Commercial)
  17. Commentary
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 26, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Moscow, USSR ); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-Signing
  3. US-USSR / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-US Reaction
  4. Germany
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Vietnam / Offensive
  7. Vietnam / Bombing
  8. Northern Ireland
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Campaign `72 / Nixon
  11. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  12. Wallace Recovers
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Space Scientist Retires
  15. Balance of Trade
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Analysis (Salt Treaty)
  18. (Commercial)
  19. Nixon Russia Trip / Van Cliburn
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 26, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Moscow, USSR ); Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-Signing
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty-Described
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / Trade
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Nixon Russia Trip / Dinner
  8. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. Vietnam / Bombing
  12. Balance of Trade
  13. Space Scientist Retires
  14. Wallace Recovers
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. Draft
  17. Soviet Plane Crash
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Bicentennial
  20. Germany
  21. Tito Birthday
  22. Ntlst. China
  23. India-Pakistan
  24. (Commercial)
  25. Journal (Salt Treaty)
  26. Nixon Russia Trip / Soviet Leaders
  27. Good Night

May 27, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 27, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 27, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 27, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today

May 28, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 28, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 28, 1972
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 28, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Moscow, USSR ) Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Speech / USSR
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Nixon / USSR Visit
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Duke of Windsor Death
  7. Vietnam War
  8. Humphrey-McGovern Debate-California
  9. Bombing / Northern Ireland
  10. Middle East
  11. Week Ahead
  12. (Commercial)
  13. USSR Summit
  14. Good Night

May 29, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 29, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Moscow, USSR )
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Communique
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Soviet Leaders To Reciprocate
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Moscow Departure
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / Newsmen
  6. (Commercial)
  7. Raleigh Shootings
  8. Wallace Recovers / Kennedy Visits
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. Vietnam / Bombing
  12. (Commercial)
  13. UMW Elections
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Duke of Windsor Dies
  16. Nixon Russia Trip / First Lady
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Commentary (US-Soviet Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 29, 1972
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Moscow, USSR ); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Raleigh Shootings
  3. Wallace Recovers / Kennedy Visits
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / Communique
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Moscow Departure
  7. Analysis (US-Soviet Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty)
  8. Nixon Russia Trip / Gifts
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. Vietnam / United States Withdrawal
  12. (Commercial)
  13. Memorial Day
  14. Kite Flier Dies
  15. Fire Engine Festival
  16. Suitcase Swap
  17. (Commercial)
  18. Nixon Russia Trip / Accomplishments
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 29, 1972
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Moscow, USSR ); Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Negotiations
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Basic Principles
  5. Nixon Russia Trip / Communique
  6. Journal (US-Soviet Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty)
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Vietnam / Offensive
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Raleigh Shootings
  11. Wallace Recovers / Kennedy Visits
  12. UMW Elections
  13. Louisiana Copter Crash
  14. West Virginia Flood
  15. Kite Flyer Dies
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. US-Soviet Trade / Grain
  18. Nixon Russia Trip / Iran
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Nixon Russia Trip / Moscow Departure
  21. Good Night

May 30, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 30, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Kiev, USSR )
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Vietnam / Offensive
  4. US-USSR / Vietnam
  5. Vietnam / Offensive
  6. Vietnam / Bombing
  7. (Commercial)
  8. Nixon Russia Trip / Iran
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial)
  11. Nixon Russia Trip / Kiev
  12. (Commercial)
  13. West Virginia Flood
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Tel Aviv Shootings
  16. Death Penalty
  17. Northern Ireland
  18. London Coaster Crash
  19. Chrysler Recall
  20. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  21. (Commercial)
  22. Commentary (Sovereignty)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 30, 1972
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Tel Aviv Shootings
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Kiev, Iran
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Vietnam / Offensive
  6. Vietnam / Blockade
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Draft
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Air Pollution
  11. Welfare
  12. Campaign 72 / Demo Platform
  13. Subversive Activities Board
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Analysis (California Primary)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. London Coaster Crash
  18. Uncas, Oklahoma. Condemned
  19. (Commercial)
  20. Treas. Secretary Connally
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 30, 1972
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Nixon Russia Trip / Iran
  3. Nixon Russia Trip / Kiev
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Tel Aviv Shootings
  6. Vietnam / Offensive
  7. Vietnam / Blockade
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Death Penalty
  10. Wallace Shot / Bremer Charged
  11. Wallace Recovers
  12. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  13. New York Voter Registration
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Chrysler Recall
  16. Air Pollution
  17. Delta Crash
  18. Gen. Dynamics Indicted
  19. New Jersey Prison Revolt
  20. Brazilian Hijacking
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial)
  23. Nixon Russia Trip / Poland
  24. Good Night

May 31, 1972

• ABC Evening News for May 31, 1972
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Warsaw, Poland)
  2. (Commercial)
  3. Mideast / Tel Aviv Shootings
  4. (Commercial)
  5. Nixon Russia Trap / Poland
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Russia vs. Poland
  7. Nixon Russia Trip / Iran Bombings
  8. Nixon Russia Trip / Address
  9. (Commercial)
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. Vietnam / Offensive-FACs
  12. (Commercial)
  13. US-Soviet Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty / Montana Anti-Ballistic Missile Site
  14. (Commercial)
  15. Television Commercials For Kids
  16. (Commercial)
  17. Commentary (US-Soviet Summit)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 31, 1972
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Tel Aviv Shootings
  3. (Commercial)
  4. Nixon Russia Trip / Poland
  5. Nixon Russia Visit / Iran
  6. NATO Meeting
  7. Kissinger / Iran Club
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Vietnam / Bombing
  10. Vietnam / Offensive
  11. (Commercial)
  12. Tax Reform
  13. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  14. Wallace Recovers
  15. Senate McClellan
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial)
  18. West Virginia Flood
  19. Air Pollution
  20. Civil Aeronautics Board Consumer Committee
  21. Television Commercials For Kids
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 31, 1972
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Tel Aviv Shootings
  3. Vietnam / Offensive
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. (Commercial)
  6. Nixon Russia Trip / Poland, Iran
  7. NATO Meeting
  8. (Commercial)
  9. Campaign `72 / California Primary
  10. Wallace Recovers
  11. Angela Davis
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial)
  14. Duke of Windsor Dies
  15. Good Night

Specials

• May 08, 1972 - ABC Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam War [20:00:30 - 20:29:30]
• May 08, 1972 - CBS Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam War (Pre-Speech Analysis Only) [20:00:20 - 20:01:10]
• May 08, 1972 - CBS Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam War (Post-Speech Analysis Only) [20:18:00 - 20:29:40]
• May 08, 1972 - NBC Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam War (Pre-Speech Analysis Only) [20:00:20 - 20:01:10]
• May 08, 1972 - NBC Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam War (Post-Speech Analysis Only) [20:18:00 - 20:34:40]
• May 28, 1972 - CBS Special - Face The Nation (Humphrey-McGovern Debate) [17:01:00 - 17:58:00]
• May 30, 1972 - NBC Special - Meet the Press (Hubert Humphrey-George McGovern Debate) [20:30:00 - 21:29:00]

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