August 1976 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1976
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Flood / Colorado / Campers
  3. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Ovens.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Poll
  5. Reagan / Schweiker
  6. Pennsylvania Republicans / Hilton Hotel
  7. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit Auto; Dupont Lucite Paint.)
  8. Vietnam / Americans Leave
  9. United States / Vietnam Pullout
  10. Lebanon
  11. Lebanese / Israel
  12. Syria / Government
  13. Spain / Bombings
  14. China / Earthquakes
  15. Vienna / Bridge Collapse
  16. (Commercial: ITT.)
  17. Mars
  18. Iran / Arms
  19. Olympics / Politics / Nemtsanov
  20. Herbal Items
  21. California Kidnap / Woods Alibi
  22. (Commercial: Opel Iuzu Auto; Murine 2 Eyedrops.)
  23. Eucharistic Congress
  24. Organized Religion / Campaign 1976 / Bicentennial
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 2, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Colorado / Flash Flood
  3. Disease / American Legion Convention
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Dentu-Creme Denture Aid.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Reagan / Ford
  7. Campaign 1976 / Stassen
  8. (Commercial: Unicap Vitamins; Drano Drain Opener.)
  9. China, PR / Earthquake
  10. Viking I / Mars Exploration
  11. Foreign Trade / Armaments / Iran
  12. (Commercial: Glass Plus Cleaner; Duracell Batteries; Budweiser Beer.)
  13. Harris Trial
  14. Coal Strike
  15. AT&T / Rates / FCC
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Comment (Mideast / Palestinians)
  18. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evacuation
  19. Pol. Payments / Japan / Lockheed
  20. (Commercial: Clorets Breath Deodorant; Minute Rice; Oil of Olay; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  21. Campaign 1976 / Demo. Ticket
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Union Carbide.)
  3. Mystery Illness / American Legion / Philadelphia
  4. Colorado Flood
  5. (Commercial: Union Carbide.) [10 Seconds of Empty Screen.]
  6. Campaign 1976 / Ron Reagan / Gerald Ford
  7. Stassen Candidacy
  8. (Commercial: Union Carbide.)
  9. Defense Bill / Arms Sale
  10. Lebanon
  11. China / Earthquakes
  12. Americans Leave Vietnam
  13. (Commercial: Union Carbide.)
  14. Economy
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. City Workers / Chicago
  17. Harris Trial
  18. (Commercial: Union Carbide.)
  19. Air Bags / Auto Safety
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. China, PR / Earthquake / Lifestyle / American Evacuees / Fear
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  5. Disease / American Legion Convention
  6. Colorado / Flash Flood Disaster
  7. Italy / Poison Gas Leak / Evacuation
  8. Coal Strike
  9. Rubber Workers Strike
  10. (Commercial: Wheaties; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  11. Campaign 1976 / Reagan / Ford / Vice President
  12. Campaign 1976 / Expenditures
  13. Viking I / Mars Exploration
  14. Chowchilla Kidnapping / Motive
  15. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; BankAmericard; Cycle Dog Food.)
  16. Declaration of Helsinki
  17. For. Rel. / Armaments / Iran
  18. Foreign Relations / Nuclear Energy and Power / Mideast
  19. Summer Olympics 1976 / Politics and Government / USSR Defector
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Commercial Credit.)
  22. Law of The Sea Conference
  23. Good Night

August 3, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Disease / American Legion Convention / Cause and Cure
  3. Colorado / Flash Flood / Rescues / Cleanup
  4. China, PR / Earthquake
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  7. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evac.
  8. Olympics / USSR Defector
  9. Holland / USSR Defector
  10. CIA / USSR Accusation
  11. (Commercial: British Leyland Triumph; Maxim Coffee.)
  12. Campaign 1976 / Carter / New Hampshire
  13. Campaign 1976 / Republican Delegate Race
  14. Auto Industries / Department of Trans. / Safety Devices
  15. Auto Industries / FTC and Justice Department Probe
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; J.C. Penney Batteries; Fantastik Spray Cleaner; Spray'N Wash Stain Remover.)
  18. Comment (Mars Exploration)
  19. Preview
  20. (Commercial: Bufferin Pain Reliever; Volkswagen Rabbit; Budweiser Beer.)
  21. Campaign 1976 / Demo. Ticket
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Disease / American Legion Convention / Pennsylvania / Investigation
  3. Disease / Pennsylvania Investigation / Swine Flu Insurance
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Max-Pax Coffee.)
  5. Colorado / Flash Flood / Rescues / Results
  6. Viking I / Mars Exploration
  7. (Commercial: Spanada; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  8. Campaign 1976 / Carter / New Hampshire
  9. Campaign 1976 / Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Wheaties Cereal.)
  12. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evac.
  13. Rahm Crash
  14. Auto Industries / Department of Trans. / Safety Devices
  15. Auto Industries / FTC Investigation
  16. Federal Privacy Commission / Credit Reporting Companies
  17. Hays / Subcommittee Chrmship.
  18. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula Pain Reliever; Kellogg's Special K Cereal.)
  19. Coal Bill / Ford Veto / Senate Override
  20. Environment / New River / House Rules Committee
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1976
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Disease / Pennsylvania American Legion Convention / Investigation
  3. Disease / House Subcommittee / Swine-Flu
  4. Disease / Pennsylvania / Recoveries
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  7. Colorado / Flash Flood / Rescue Efforts
  8. Campaign 1976 / Carter / New Hampshire
  9. Campaign 1976 / Carter Remarks
  10. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  11. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evac.
  12. Italy / Poison Gas / Evac.
  13. Summer Olympics 1976 / USSR Defector
  14. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  15. Auto Industries / Department of Trans. / Safety Devices
  16. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  17. Special (Remote Viewing)
  18. Good Night

August 4, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Litton Death / Senate Race
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Disease / American Legion Convention / Investigation
  6. Disease / Possible Causes
  7. Swine Flu Insurance / Pennsylvania Disease
  8. Chowchilla Kidnapping / Arraignments
  9. Harris Trial
  10. (Commercial: Sears Tires; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Delegates / Vice Presidential Choice
  12. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Republican Campaign Strategy
  13. Coal and Mineral Bill / Veto / House Override
  14. Viking I / Mars Exploration / Repairs
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Unicap Vitamins; Drano Drain Opener.)
  17. Campaign 1976 / Reagan / Schweiker / Mississippi
  18. South Africa / Black Demonstrations
  19. Sudan / Executions
  20. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evacs. / Cease-Fire
  21. Comment (Loopholes In Campaign Laws)
  22. White House Staff Size
  23. (Commercial: Clorets Breath Deodorant; ITT; Budweiser.)
  24. Campaign 1976 / Demo. Ticket
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Disease / American Legion Convention / Investigation
  3. (Commercial: Sta-Puf Fabric Softener; Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Reagan / Schweiker / Mississippi
  5. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Vice Presidential Choice / Connally
  6. (Commercial: Sears Tires; Alka-2 Antacid Tablets.)
  7. Litton Death / Missouri Primary
  8. Senate Primaries
  9. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Republican Campaign Tactics
  10. Efaw / Draft Resistance
  11. Coal Bill / Ford Veto / House Override
  12. Dam Project Bill / New River / House Rules Committee
  13. (Commercial: BC Headache Powder; Max-Pax Coffee.)
  14. South Africa / Black Demonstrations
  15. Sudan Executions
  16. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evac.
  17. For. Rel. / United States / West Germany / NATO / Tanks
  18. Chowchilla Kidnapping / Arraignments
  19. Thomson Death
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Federal Suit / Minimum Wage Law
  22. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Wheaties Cereal.)
  23. Disease / American Legionnaires / Public Concern
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Disease / American Legion Convention / Investigation
  3. Disease / Investigation / Center For Disease Control
  4. Disease / Pennsylvania Residents / Reaction
  5. American Legion / Bicentennial Tour Cancellation
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: D-Zerta Gelatin; Stove-Top Stuffing.)
  8. Campaign 1976 / Reagan / Schweiker / Mississippi
  9. Campaign 1976 / Republican Delegate Count
  10. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Vice President / Anti-Connally Move
  11. Connally / Reaction
  12. Campaign 1976 / Democrats / Whistle-Stop Campaign
  13. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Sears Tires.)
  14. Litton Death / Missouri Senate Primary
  15. Chowchilla Kidnapping / Arraignments
  16. Viking I / Mars Exploration
  17. (Commercial: Canada Dry Ginger Ale; Kikkoman Soy Sauce.)
  18. South Africa / Black Marchers
  19. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evac. / Israel Relations
  20. Kenya / Newspaper / Uganda / Amin
  21. Sudan Executions
  22. Lord Thomson Dies
  23. De Barcsy Death
  24. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Clorets Breath Deodorant; Wheaties Cereal.)
  25. Special (Mind Reach)
  26. Good Night

August 5, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Disease / American Legion Convention / Investigation
  3. Swine Flu Legislation / Insurance
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Reagan-Schweiker / Northeast
  7. Campaign 1976 / Reagan-Schweiker / Mississippi Delegates
  8. (Commercial: Maxim Coffee; Minute Rice.)
  9. Comment (Public Service Elite)
  10. (Commercial: J.C. Penney Batteries; Grease Relief Detergent; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Vitalis Hair Groomer.)
  11. Howe / Sex Scandal / Cong. Race
  12. Harris Trial
  13. Colorado / Flash Flood / Results
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Volkswagen Rabbit; Reynolds Aluminum; Oil of Olay Moisturizer.)
  16. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Vice Presidential Choice / Republican Poll
  17. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Vice Presidential Choice / Lists
  18. Campaign 1976 / Captor / Nixon Pardon Issue
  19. Campaign 1976 / Demo. Ticket
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Disease / American Legion Convention / Investigation
  3. Swine Flu / Insurance
  4. Disease / Legionnaires / Affect
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K Cereal; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Reagan--Schweiker / Mississippi / New York / New Jersey
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Delegate Count
  8. Howe / Sex Scandal / Election
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax Laxative; Sta-Puf Fabric Softener.)
  10. Oil Industry / United States Production / Dependency
  11. Clean Air Bill / Senate Passage
  12. Teton Dam / House Hearings
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Chrysler Corp. / Dividends
  15. Labor Department / Uniroyal
  16. Roselli Disappearance
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; Dupont Lucite Paints.)
  18. Lebanese Civil War / Cease-Fire / Women Soldiers
  19. South Africa / Demonstrations
  20. Sudan Executions
  21. Stonehouse Conviction
  22. (Commercial: Spanada; British Leyland Triumph.)
  23. Southeast Asia / American Soldiers / Effect
  24. Big Ben Broken
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1976
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Disease / American Legion Convention / Investigation
  3. Disease / Washington, DC Hearing
  4. Disease / Funeral of Victim
  5. Swine Flu Vaccine / Insurance / Other Programs
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Opel Isuzu.)
  8. Oil Industry / United States Production / Dependency
  9. Natural Gas / Price
  10. Clean Air Bill / Senate Passage
  11. Rubber Workers Strike / Labor Department
  12. (Commercial: Murine 2 Eye Drops; D-Zerta Gelatin; Wish-Bone Salad Dressing.)
  13. Campaign 1976 / Republican Delegate Count
  14. Campaign 1976 / Reagan-Schweiker / Mississippi / New York / New Jersey
  15. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Vice Presidential Choice
  16. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice President / Connally
  17. Howe / Sex Scandal / Election
  18. Viking I / Mars Exploration
  19. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Geritol.)
  20. Lebanon Civil War / Cease-Fire / Mood
  21. Big Ben Broken
  22. (Commercial: Canada Dry Ginger Ale; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  23. Campaign 1976 / Plains, Georgia, Land / Zoning
  24. Good Night

August 6, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment
  3. Coal Ind. / Strike / Threats
  4. Tax Reform Bill / Senate Action
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  8. Legion Disease / Investigation
  9. Swine Flu Legis. / Ford
  10. Egg Ind. / FTC / Advertising
  11. Nuclear Materials / Security
  12. Iowa Bus Crash
  13. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Spray'N Wash Stain Remover.)
  14. Campaign 1976 / Reagan-Schweiker / Pennsylvania
  15. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Vice Presidential Choice
  16. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Budweiser Beer; Unicap Vitamins; Drano Drain Opener.)
  17. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evac. / Sniper Fire
  18. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Grease Relief Detergent; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring.)
  19. Campaign 1976 / Demo. Ticket
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment / Women
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: ITT.)
  5. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice Presidential Choice / Views
  6. Swine Flu Insurance / Legionnaires Disease / Investigation
  7. Teton Dam Collapse / House Investigation
  8. Plane Crash / Chicago
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Outgro For Ingrown Nails.)
  10. Lebanon Civil War / Red Cross Evac. / Civilian Escape Attempt
  11. Thailand / Vietnam / Foreign Relations
  12. Vietnam / Reunification Celebration / Economy
  13. South Africa / Black Demonstrators
  14. Kenya / Uganda / Foreign Relations
  15. Piatigorsky Death
  16. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; BankAmericard.)
  17. Tax Reform Bill / Senate Action
  18. (Commercial: Dap Home Repair Products; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  19. Sasser / Brock / Tennessee Senate Campaign
  20. Graham / White House Church Services
  21. Kennedys Campaign / Ed. / Joseph
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Legionnaires Disease
  3. Flu Vaccine / Insurance / Ford
  4. Swine Flu Vaccine / Insurance / Congressional Reaction
  5. Legionnaires Disease / Philadelphia
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing Mix; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  8. Employment / Women
  9. Means Not Guilty
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Crackers; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleaner.)
  12. Republicans / Vice President Possibilities
  13. Reagan / Schweiker
  14. Republicans / Jimmy Carter
  15. Chicago / Plane Crash
  16. Piatigorsky
  17. (Commercial: Anacin Arthritis Pain Formula; Opel Isuzu; Haley's M-O.)
  18. Rabin / Lebanese War
  19. Lebanese War / Red Cross / Tell Zaatar
  20. Race Trouble / South Africa
  21. Iran / Arms
  22. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Nature Valley Granola.)
  23. Chowchilla Kidnap / Bus Driver Honored
  24. Coal Strike
  25. Ford Accomplishments
  26. Republican Convention / NBC Coverage
  27. Good Night

August 7, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 8, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1976
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Funds
  3. Campaign 1976 / Billy Carter / Fire
  4. (Commercial: Opel Isuzu; Nestea Iced Tea Mix.)
  5. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Vice Presidential Choice
  6. Campaign 1976 / Connally / Ford Vice Presidential Choice
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules Committee
  9. Eucharistic Convention / Ford / Pope Paul VI
  10. Pat Nixon / Stroke
  11. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Amana Refrigerators.)
  12. Roselli Death / CIA Plot
  13. Bus-Train Crash
  14. Hurricane Belle
  15. Colorado / Flash Flood / Recovery
  16. China Earthquake
  17. Viking I / Mars Exploration / Repairs
  18. Nagasaki / Atomic Bomb
  19. Kissinger / Pakistan / Nuclear Plant
  20. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar / Civilian Escape
  21. Cairo Bombing (Studio) 2 Bombs Explode In Government Building In Cairo, Egypt, Today. 15 Injured, Incling. Man Egyptians Say Planted Bombs For Libyan intelligence.
  22. (Commercial: Dura-Cell Batteries; Spanada.)
  23. Legion Disease Deaths
  24. Coal Ind. / Strike
  25. Alcohol and Alcoholism Studies
  26. Alaska / China Earthquake (Studio) Scientists At Palmer Observatory Say Alaska Jolted 1/8 Inches During China Earthquake. No Damage Reported
  27. (Commercial: Playtex Instead Bra; Friskies Dinners Dog Food.)
  28. Chicago White Sox / Uniforms
  29. El Paso / German Air Force Def. School
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 9, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri); Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention
  3. Hurricane Belle / East Coast / Effects / Facts
  4. China, PR Earthquake
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Fantastik Spray Cleaner; Atlas Tires.)
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules Committee / Platform Committee
  8. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice President / Brock
  9. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Public Citizens Forum
  10. Voter Registration Bill / House
  11. Nixon Resignation (Studio) 2 Years Ago Today Nixon Resignation Effective and Ford Became First Unelected President of US.
  12. (Commercial: J.C. Penney Batteries; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  13. Harris Trial
  14. South Africa / Riots
  15. Lebanon Civil War / Fighting / Israeli-Lebanon Border Relations
  16. Oil Industry / Yamani / Prices
  17. Mariano Death
  18. (Commercial: Unicap Vitamins; Final Net Hair Spray; Max-Pax Coffee; Minute Rice.)
  19. Comment (The Helsinki Pact)
  20. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Volkswagen Rabbit; Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Wrap.)
  21. Natural Gas / Price Incr.
  22. Defense Bill / Senate Passage
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Roman Catholic Church / Polka Music
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Belle / North Carolina / New York / New Jersey
  3. Harris Trial / Verdict
  4. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Egg Beaters; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules Committee
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform Committee
  7. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice Presidential Choice / Brock
  8. (Commercial: BankAmericard; Ex-Lax Pills.)
  9. Legion Disease / Investigation
  10. Voter Registration Bill / House Passage / Carter / Washington, DC
  11. Tuna Fishing / Porpoises
  12. Oil Industry / Yamani / Price Incr.
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  15. South Africa / Riots
  16. Greece / Turkey / Foreign Relations
  17. Lebanon Civil War / Fighting / Christian Forces
  18. Defense Spending Bill / Senate
  19. Kissinger / Pakistan Trip
  20. (Commercial: Murine Ear Drops and Ear Washer; Wish-Bone Salad Dressing.)
  21. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention
  22. Analysis (Republican Convention)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Kansas City, Missouri); David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Hurricane Belle / East Coast
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Opel Isuzu.)
  5. Campaign 1976 / Pre-Convention Proceedings / Sears Proposal
  6. Campaign 1976 / Ford Acceptance Speech
  7. Campaign 1976 / Pre-Convention Proceedings / Subcommittee Meetings
  8. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice Presidential Choice / Brock / Connally
  10. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Welcome Kit
  11. Harris Trial / Verdict
  12. (Commercial: Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Wrap; Cycle Dog Food.)
  13. Defense Bill / Senate Passage
  14. Greece / Turkey / Foreign Relations
  15. South Africa / Riots
  16. China, PR Earthquake
  17. Teamsters Pension Fund
  18. Legion Disease / Investigation
  19. Coal Ind. / Rubber Ind. / Strikes
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Natural Gas / Price Incr.
  22. (Commercial: Oil of Olay Ointment; Volkswagen Rabbit; Triscuit Wafers.)
  23. Nixon / Resignation / Seclusion
  24. Conventions
  25. Good Night

August 10, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri); Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules Committee / Justice Resolution
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Count
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform / ERA
  5. Campaign 1976 / President Ford Committee / Personnel Changes
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  8. Hurricane Belle / Aftereffects
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  10. Swine Flu Insurance / Senate Passage
  11. Legion Disease /Odd Fellows Convention / Investigation
  12. Viking I / Mars Exploration / Life
  13. Coal Ind. / Strike
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Harris Trial / Mistrial Denied
  16. California / Freeway Diamond Lanes
  17. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Egg-Beaters; Volkswagen Rabbit; Glass Plus Cleaner; Oil of Olay Moisturizer.)
  18. Lebanon Civil War / Conditions
  19. Rhodesia / Mozambique / Fighting
  20. Greece / Turkey / Territorial Waters
  21. (Commercial: Drano Drain Opener; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; D-Zerta Gelatin; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  22. Commentary (Justice Resolution)
  23. Kansas City / Stockyards
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Mob ; Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Justice Resolution
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / North Carolina Delegate
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform Committee
  5. (Commercial: British Leyland Triumph; Dap Home Repair Products.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice Presidential Choice
  7. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Carter / Federal Regulatory Agencies
  8. Dean / Republican Convention
  9. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  10. Hurricane Belle / Aftereffects
  11. Swine Flu Insurance / Senate Passage
  12. Roselli / Senate Intelligence Committee / Justice Department Investigation
  13. Harris Trial / Mistrial Denied
  14. Coal Ind. / Strike
  15. Stock Market Report ( (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  17. Northern Ireland / Shooting Incident
  18. Spinola / Portugal / Return
  19. Deer / Angel Island
  20. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  21. Campaign 1976 / Reagan / Pre-Convention Preparation
  22. Analysis (Pre-Convention Activity)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Kansas City, Missouri); David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules Committee / Justice Resolution
  3. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Pre-Convention Preparation
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Country Cheddar Crackers; William's Lectric Shave.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform Committee / ERA
  7. Republican Platform / Busing / Louisville, Kentucky
  8. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice Presidential Choice
  9. (Commercial: Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Wrap; Volkswagen Rabbit; Brim Coffee.)
  10. Hurricane Belle / Aftermath
  11. Hurricane Watch
  12. Swine Flu Insurance / Cong. Action
  13. Disease / Odd Fellows / Legionnaires
  14. Amvets Convention / Philadelphia
  15. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  16. Rhodesia / Mozambique / Black Ntlists.
  17. Special (Rhodesia White Government vs. Black Nationalists)
  18. Greece / Turkey / Territorial Waters
  19. Eights
  20. (Commercial: Canada Dry Ginger Ale; Opel Isuzu.)
  21. Campaign 1976 / Future of Gop
  22. Good Night

August 11, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri); Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley Nomination
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform / ERA
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules / Roll Call
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Brooms
  6. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Arrival
  8. Campaign 1976 / Brown / Mondale
  9. Campaign 1976 / Carter-Mondale Staffs
  10. Campaign 1976 / Dictionary / Carter
  11. (Commercial: Atlas Tires; Unicap Vitamins.)
  12. Hijack Attempt / Palestinian Guerrillas / Israeli Airline
  13. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar / Final Assault
  14. South Africa / Riots / Capetown
  15. Rhodesia / Mozambique / Fighting
  16. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing Mix; Glass Plus Cleaner; Doan's Pills; Drano Drain Opener.)
  17. Wichita, Kansas / Sniper
  18. Kelley / FBI / Illegal Spying
  19. Detroit / School Program Cuts
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Swine Flu Insurance Bill / Ford Signature
  22. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Sherwin Williams Products; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  23. Comment (Ford Vice Presidential Choice)
  24. Kansas City / Sundial
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  5. Post Poll / Vice President Schweiker / Delegate Reaction
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Arrival
  7. Campaign 1976 / Carter / American Bar Association Convention
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Brooms
  9. (Commercial: Max-Pax Coffee; J.C. Penney Jeans.)
  10. Hijack Attempt / Arab Guerrillas / Israeli Airliner
  11. Wichita, Kansas / Sniper
  12. Kelley / FBI Morale / Justice Department Investigation
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Pet Collars; BC Powders Pain Reliever.)
  14. Philadelphia / Amvets Convention
  15. Mexico City / Urban Guerrilla Attack
  16. South Africa / Riots / Capetown / Alexandria
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Orkin Pest Control; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Analysis (Unemployment vs. Inflation)
  20. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Floor Strategies
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor; David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever; British Leyland Triumph.)
  5. USSR / Nuclear Testing
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Conservatives
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Brooms
  8. Campaign 1976 / Carter / American Bar Association Convention
  9. (Commercial: Stove-Top Stuffing Mix; Sherwin Williams Products.)
  10. Kelley / FBI Burglaries / Changes
  11. Swine Flu Vaccination / Schedule
  12. Amvets Convention / Philadelphia
  13. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; BC Powders Pain Reliever; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  14. Hijack Attempt / Arab Terrorists / Israeli Airliner
  15. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar / Christian Assault
  16. South Africa / Riots / Capetown / Alexandra
  17. Italy / Parliament / Communist Party
  18. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Hartz Flea and Tick Pet Collars.)
  19. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley
  20. Good Night

August 12, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar Falls
  3. Hijack Attempt / Arab Terrorists / Israeli Airliner
  4. South Africa / Riots / Capetown
  5. Northern Ireland / Protestant Parade / British Troops
  6. Mexico / Guerrilla Attack / Sarmiento
  7. Preview
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  9. Campaign 1976/ Republican Convention / Buckley Issue
  10. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  11. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Debate / Meetings
  12. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules
  13. (Commercial: Glass Plus Cleaner; Sherwin Williams Products; Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce; Vitalis Hair Groomer.)
  14. Toronto / Lassa Fever
  15. Swine Flu Insurance Bill / Ford Signing
  16. Legionnaires' Disease / Lead-Nickel Poisoning
  17. Rumsfeld / Surgery
  18. Wholesale Price Index
  19. Rubber Ind. / Strike Negotiations
  20. Coal Ind. / Strike Ending
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Reynolds' Aluminum Wrap; Oil of Olay; Rolaids Antacid; J.C. Penney Batteries.)
  23. Commentary (Kansas City)
  24. Kemper Arena / Kansas City, Missouri
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar Falls
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rumors
  6. Campaign 1976 / Reed / Ford Vice President Pick
  7. Campaign 1976 / Schweiker Vice President Pick / Polls
  8. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Sulfodene Pet Medicine.)
  9. Coal Ind. / Strike End
  10. Rubber Ind. / Strike / Understanding
  11. Legionnaires' Disease / Moonshine
  12. Swine Flu Insurance Bill / Ford Signing
  13. Corn Crop
  14. Wholesale Price Index
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  17. South Africa / Riots Capetown
  18. Hijack Attempt / Arab Guerrillas / Israeli Airliner
  19. Rumsfeld / Surgery
  20. Evers / NAACP -Merchants' Suit
  21. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Alka-Seltzer.)
  22. Campaign 1976 / Republican Party / Condition
  23. Analysis (Republican Disarray)
  24. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform / Loopholes
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Kansas City, Missouri); David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Wholesale Price Index
  3. Campaign 1976 / Delegate Count
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley Issue
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Correctol Laxative.)
  7. Campaign 1976 / Conservatives / Third Party Issue
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  9. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Brooms
  10. Campaign 1976 / Schweiker Vice President Pick / Polls
  11. (Commercial: Canada Dry Ginger Ale; Total Cereal.)
  12. South Africa / Riots / Capetown Area
  13. Hijack Attempt / Terrorists / Israeli Airliner
  14. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar Falls
  15. Northern Ireland / Parade / British Troops / Catholic Resistance
  16. (Commercial: Sherwin Williams Products; Rolaids Antacid.)
  17. Grain Crops / Yield / Irrigation
  18. Coal Ind. / Strike Ends
  19. Rubber Ind. / Strike / Negotiations
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. McCune / Kidnap Attempt
  22. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Tabby Cat Food; D-Zerta Gelatin.)
  23. Special (Pendergast and Truman)
  24. Good Night

August 13, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Hays / Reelection / Sex Scandal
  3. Van Houten / New Trial
  4. FBI Investigation / Agents Immunity
  5. Oil Industry / Explosion / Louisiana
  6. Nuclear Regulatory Commission / Power Plant Licenses
  7. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Vitalis Hair Groom.)
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Counts
  9. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  10. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Bush
  11. (Commercial: Minute Rice; British Leyland Triumph.)
  12. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar / Syria / Israel
  13. South Africa / Riots / Capetown
  14. (Commercial: D-Zerta Gelatin; Atlas Tires; Sherwin Williams Products; Oil of Olay.)
  15. Campaign 1976 / McCarthy
  16. Rumsfeld / Surgery
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Fantastik Spray Cleaner; Volkswagen Rabbit; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  19. Kansas City
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  3. Campaign 1976 / Delegate Convention
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Sherwin Williams Products.)
  5. Hays / Reelection / Sex Scandal
  6. FBI Break-Ins / Justice Department Investigation / Agents Immunity
  7. Van Houten / New Trial
  8. Rumsfeld / Surgery
  9. (Commercial: Preparation H Ointment; Tabby Cat Food.)
  10. Lebanon Civil War / Tell Zaatar / Syria
  11. Northern Ireland / Deaths / IRA / Mothers' Demonstration
  12. Italy / Poison Gas / Pregnancies / Abortion Issue
  13. Taiwan / China (P.R.) / Foreign Relations
  14. Berlin Wall Anniversary
  15. (Commercial: Atlas Tires; Total Cereal.)
  16. Auto Industries / Foreign Cars / Price Incr.
  17. Oil Industry / Explosion / Louisiana
  18. Oil Industry / Offshore Land Sale
  19. Kissinger / United Nations Convention On Sea Laws / United States Policy
  20. Nuclear Regulatory Commission / Power Plant Licenses
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: ITT.)
  23. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Demonstrators
  24. On The Road (Jump Ropes)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Kansas City, Missouri); David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Counts
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Vice President Announcement
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Schweiker Issue / Liberal
  8. Campaign 1976 / Buckley Issue / New York Gop
  9. (Commercial: BankAmericard; Atlas Tires; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  10. Hays / Reelection / Sex Scandal
  11. Oil Industry / Explosion / Louisiana
  12. Oil Industry / Offshore Deposits / States Rights
  13. US Steel / Price Incr.
  14. Nuclear Reg. Commission / Power Plants Delay
  15. FBI Investigation / Justice Department / Agents Immunity
  16. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Antacid; Murine 2 Eye Medication.)
  17. Lebanon Civil War / Syria / Israel / Tell Zaatar
  18. South Africa / Riots / Capetown
  19. Lassa Fever / Canada
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Berlin Wall / Anniversary
  22. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Campaign Facilities
  23. Choosing A Candidate
  24. Good Night

August 14, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 15, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1976
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan Arrival
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford
  4. Campaign 1976 / Delegate Count
  5. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Nestea Iced Tea Mix.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Conservatives
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / After-Nomination Agreement
  9. Campaign 1976 / Rockefeller / Republican Ticket
  10. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Vice Presidential Choice
  11. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice Presidential Choice / Jack Ford
  12. (Commercial: Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave; Amana Radarange Microwave Oven.)
  13. Campaign 1976 / Expenditures / Laws
  14. Passman / Louisiana Primary Defeat
  15. (Commercial: No-Nonsense Pantyhose; Tabby Cat Food.)
  16. Lebanon Civil War / New Christian Attacks / Tell Zaatar
  17. Disease / Legionnaire's / Lassa Fever
  18. Guadeloupe / Volcano
  19. (Commercial: Stove-Top Stuffing Mix; Maxim Coffee.)
  20. Campaign 1976 / Accommodations
  21. Good Night
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 16, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley Issue
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford / Reagan
  4. Campaign 1976 / Delegate Count
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Count / Ford
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley Issue
  5. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vice Presidential Choice
  6. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Opening Session
  9. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paint; Tabby Cat Food.)
  10. Volcano / Guadeloupe
  11. Earthquakes / China (P.R.) / Philippines / Indonesia
  12. Nonaligned Nations Conference
  13. Tanaka / Indictment / Lockheed Scandal
  14. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  15. West Point / Cheating Scandal / Cadet Suit
  16. Breast Cancer / Estrogen
  17. Oil Industry / Offshore Drilling / Federal Land Sales
  18. Jobs / College Grads
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Exlax Laxative; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  21. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Floor Fights
  22. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Bribery Charge
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor; David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Hunt / Ford / Mississippi
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Buckley Issue
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan
  9. Campaign 1976 / Delegate Count
  10. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  11. Earthquakes / China (P.R.) / Philippines
  12. Volcano / Guadeloupe
  13. Tanaka / Bribery Indictment / Lockheed
  14. South Africa / Capetown Riots
  15. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  16. Magazine Poll / Euthanasia Issue
  17. West Point / Cheating Scandal / Cadets Appeal
  18. Meany / Birthday
  19. Murphy / Escape
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  22. Republican Convention 1972 / Familiar Faces
  23. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Comments
  24. Good Night

August 17, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Count / Rule 16C
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Mississippi Delegation
  7. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Sears Tires; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Opening Night
  9. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Vice Presidential Choice / Baker
  10. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Bribery Charges
  11. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Carter Reaction
  12. (Commercial: Unicap Vitamins; Reynold's Aluminum Wrap; Spray'N Wash Stain Remover; Fleischmann's Egg Beaters.)
  13. Earthquakes / Philippines / China (P.R.)
  14. Volcano / Guadeloupe
  15. Nemtsanov/ USSR Defector / Return
  16. Kepone / Chesapeake Bay Area
  17. Legion Disease
  18. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing Mix; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Oil of Olay Moisturizer; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Oil Industry / Offshore Drilling Leases / Interior Department
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Families Campaigning
  22. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Memorabilia
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Count / Rule 16C
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan
  4. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Sears Tires.)
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Bribery Charges
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Black Delegates
  7. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Pet Collars; Ex-Lax Laxative.)
  8. Earthquakes / Philippines / China (P.R.)
  9. Housing Starts / Home Sales
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Nemtsanov / Defector / USSR Return
  12. (Commercial: AMC Jeeps; Nature Valley Granola.)
  13. Legion Disease
  14. Kepone / Chesapeake Bay Area
  15. (Commercial: Geritol; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  16. Campaign 1976 / Platforms / Demo. / Republican
  17. Kissinger / Conventions / Popularity
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor; David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Delegate Counts
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Bribery Charges
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: British Leyland Triumph; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rules / 16C
  9. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Platform
  10. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Carter Reaction
  11. (Commercial: BankAmericard; Mazola Margarine.)
  12. Earthquakes / Philippines / China (P.R.)
  13. Paris / Bank Robbery
  14. Nemtsanov / Defector / Return
  15. Volcano / Guadeloupe
  16. (Commercial: Smith-Corona Typewriters; Sears Tire.; Hartz Flea and Tick Pet Collars.)
  17. Kepone Poisoning / Chesapeake Bay Area
  18. Oil Industry / Offshore Drilling / Federal Land Lease
  19. Legion Disease
  20. Viola, Illinois / Budget Surplus
  21. (Commercial: Oil of Olay Moisturizer; J.C. Penney's Jeans.)
  22. Uncommitted Pennsylvania Delegate / Experiences
  23. Wyoming Delegate / Ballot Decision
  24. Good Night

August 18, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Count / Rule 16C Vote
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Strategy / 16C Vote Reaction
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan-Schweiker Issue
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; AMC Jeeps; K Mart Stores.)
  6. Korea / DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Americans Killed / Summit Conference
  7. Earthquake / Philippines / Rescue Efforts
  8. USSR Moon Landing / Luna 24
  9. (Commercial: Williams Lectric Shave; Drano Drain Opener; J.C. Penney Batteries; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  10. Oil Industry / Offshore Drilling Rights / Environment Fears
  11. Virginia / Barge Accident / Dangerous Fumes
  12. Personal Income / Rise
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Hanes' Underwear; British Leyland Triumph; Spray'N Wash Stain Remover; Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Demonstrators
  16. Pol. Conventions
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Rule 16C Vote / Ford
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan / Vice President Issues
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Count
  5. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Nature Valley Granola.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Vice President Speculations
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Kissinger
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Carter
  9. (Commercial: Bank Americard; Alka-Seltzer Antacid.)
  10. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Deaths
  11. Earthquake / Philippines / Destruction / Rescue Efforts
  12. South Africa / Riots / Port Elizabeth
  13. South Africa / Namibia Independence
  14. (Commercial: ITT.)
  15. Virginia / Barge Accident / Dangerous Fumes
  16. Nuclear Reg. Commission / Radiation Units / Overdoses
  17. Detroit / Youth Gangs
  18. Richards / Sex Issue / Tennis Tournaments
  19. Personal Income / Incr.
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Outgro Ingrown Toenail Medication; British Leyland Triumph.)
  22. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Watch, Inc.
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Kansas City, Missouri); David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Reactions
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Delegate Count
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Primatene Mist Decongestant; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Schweiker Offer / Reagan
  7. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Vice Presidential Choice
  9. Campaign 1976 / Carter Family Holdings
  10. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Carter
  11. (Commercial: Max-Pax Coffee; Stove-Top Stuffing Mix.)
  12. Virginia / Barge Accident / Evacuations
  13. South Africa / Riots / Port Elizabeth
  14. Richards / Sex Issue / Tennis Tournaments
  15. Sutton / Autobiography
  16. (Commercial: J.C. Penney's Jeans; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  17. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Candidates' Wives
  18. Good Night

August 19, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Vice Presidential Choice / Dole
  3. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Rolaids; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Vote On Nominee
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Carter
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan
  7. (Commercial: Fantastik Spray Cleaner; Spray'N Wash Stain Remover; Drano Drain Opener; Unicap Vitamins.)
  8. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Results / Reactions
  9. South Africa / Riots / Port Elizabeth
  10. USSR Spaceship / Moon Exploration
  11. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; D-Zerta Gelatin; Oil of Olay Moisturizer; Sears Tires.)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Campaign 1976 / Republican Ticket / Dole
  14. Campaign 1976 / Republican Ticket / Dole / Background
  15. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan Supporters
  16. Commendation
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1976
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Kansas City, Missouri); Charles Collingwood (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Vice Presidential Choice / Dole
  3. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Dole / Background
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Dole / Conservative Reaction
  6. Campaign 1976 / Dole / Carter Reaction
  7. (Commercial: Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna; Aftate Foot Medication.)
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan
  9. (Commercial: AMC Jeeps; Product 19 Cereal.)
  10. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Results / Armistice Commission Meeting
  11. Nonaligned Nations Conference / Demands
  12. South Africa / Busmen. / Port Elizabeth Riots
  13. Earthquakes / Philippines / Marcos / Turkey
  14. Federal Reserve Board / Bankers Trust Co. / Financial Trouble
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Richards / Sex Issue / Tennis Tournament
  17. (Commercial: Sears Tires; Max-Pax Coffee.)
  18. Children's Express / Newspaper
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1976
  1. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Vice Presidential Choice / Dole / Ford
  2. Preview
  3. (Commercial: Max-Pax Coffee; D-Zerta Gelatin.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Reagan Farewell
  5. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Vice Presidential Choice / Baker
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Dole / Background
  7. (Commercial: Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  8. Korea / DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / United Nations Armistice Commission Meeting
  9. Earthquake / Philippines / Rescue Work
  10. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; V8 Vegetable Juice.)
  11. Detroit / Youth Gangs / Business
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Great Britain / Drought
  14. Atom / New Component Discovery
  15. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; American Express Travelers' Checks.)
  16. Viola, Illinois / Tax Rebate
  17. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Final Activities
  18. Good Night

August 20, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican Ticket / Debates / Dole's Hometown
  3. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Acceptance Speech
  4. Campaign 1976 / Issues / Carter / Mondale
  5. Campaign 1976 / Campaign Debates
  6. (Commercial: Fantastik Spray Cleaner; Oil of Olay Moisturizer; D-Zerta Gelatin; Brim Coffee.)
  7. Campaign 1976 / Reagan's Return Home
  8. (Commercial: Reynolds' Aluminum Wrap; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Glass Plus Cleanser; AMC Jeeps.)
  9. Vietnam / United Nations Membership
  10. South Africa / Port Elizabeth Riots / Justice Min.
  11. Argentina / Mass Executions
  12. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / United States Reaction
  13. Air Force Recruits Poll
  14. Jacobsen / Probation / Connally Trial Involvement
  15. UAW / General Motors Corporation Strike Possibility
  16. Consumer Price Index
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Rolaids Antacid Tablets; Oil of Olay Moisturizer; Drano Drain Opener.)
  19. Convention Comparison
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1976
  1. Campaign 1976 / Republican Ticket / Dole's Hometown
  2. Campaign 1976 / Republican National Committee Meeting
  3. (Commercial: Murine 2 Eye Medication; Doan's Pills.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Debate Challenges / Carter
  5. Jacobsen / Milk Scandal / Probation
  6. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  7. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Film / Memorial Services / United States Reaction
  8. Vietnam / United Nations Membership Application
  9. Mozambique / Rhodesia / Raid / United Nations Official's Report
  10. South Africa / Port Elizabeth Riots / Kruger
  11. Northern Ireland / Violence / Peace Movement
  12. (Commercial: Lanacane Ointment; Nature Valley Granola.)
  13. Consumer Price Index Rise
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Michigan / Pbb and PCB / Breast Milk
  16. (Commercial: Texas Instruments, Incorporated; Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna.)
  17. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Ford Acceptance Speech / Reagan Return Home
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor; David Brinkley (Kansas City, Missouri)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Reagan Returns Home / Remarks
  3. Campaign 1976 / Reagan / Vice President Offer
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Republican Ticket / Dole's Hometown
  7. Campaign 1976 / Republican National Committee Meeting
  8. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Kansas City Return To Normal
  9. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / European Interest
  10. (Commercial: Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce; Brim Coffee.)
  11. Campaign 1976 / Candidate Debates / Carter / Mondale
  12. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion; Alka-Seltzer Antacid; Ora Fix Special Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Film
  14. Cost of Living Index
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. South Africa / Port Elizabeth Riots
  17. Sim Death
  18. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola; Mazola Margarine.)
  19. Campaign 1976 / Republican Convention / Wyoming Delegate Item
  20. Rotkewicz Credit
  21. Good Night

August 21, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 22, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1976
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Korean Situation
  3. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  4. Ford / Connally
  5. Carter Campaign
  6. Ford Campaign
  7. Maddox / Third Party
  8. Reagan / Ohio
  9. Betty Ford / Nancy Reagan
  10. Nixon / 1976 Debates
  11. (Commercial: Sominex; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  12. Congress / Abortion / Medicaid
  13. Legion Disease
  14. Forest Fires
  15. Great Britain / Drought
  16. (Commercial: Playtex Girdles; Vaseline.)
  17. Kennedy Assassination / Cuba
  18. Alaska Earthquake / China, PR
  19. Philippine Quake
  20. Charusathien / Thailand
  21. West Ger. Waterway
  22. Amtrak
  23. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Amana Ovens.)
  24. Plains Georgia, Mayor
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 23, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. West Point Cheating Scandal / Rules Revision
  3. Busing For School Integration / Dallas, Texas / Louisville, Kentucky
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Ford
  7. Campaign 1976 / Vice President Nominees / Dole / Mondale
  8. Campaign 1976 / American Independent Party / Maddox
  9. Campaign 1976 / Ford Train Tour Bill
  10. (Commercial: Vitalis Hair Groomer; Fantastik Spray Cleaner.)
  11. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / United States Reaction
  12. Egypt / Hijacking
  13. South Africa / Work Stoppage / Johannesburg Riots
  14. Britain / Drought / Fires / Effect On Economy
  15. Earthquake / China (P.R.)
  16. Luna 24 / USSR Moon Exploration / Sharing Rock
  17. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Reynolds Aluminum Wrap; BC Headache Powders; Sears Auto. Products.)
  18. Comment (Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident)
  19. Community Improvement Funds Misuse
  20. Stock Exchanges / New Rules
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Kikkoman Soy Sauce; Unicap Vitamins; Maxim Coffee; Stove Top Stuffing Mix.)
  23. Valentino / Anniversary of Death
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / United States Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Ora Fix Special Denture Adhesive; Atlas Tires.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Carter
  5. Campaign 1976 / Dole / Time Interview
  6. Campaign 1976 / Ford Vacation / Campaign Strategy Planning
  7. Campaign 1976 / Debates
  8. Campaign 1976 / American Independent Party / Maddox
  9. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  10. West Point Cheating Scandal / Rules Revision / Reaction
  11. Busing / Louisville, Kentucky / Dallas, Texas
  12. Legion Disease / Bellevue-Stratford / Shapp
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: V8 Vegetable Juice; Sears Auto Products.)
  15. Egypt / Hijacking
  16. South Africa / Riots / Work Stoppage / Johannesburg
  17. Saigon / Communist Changes
  18. (Commercial: Preparation H Ointment; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Color.)
  19. Analysis (Post-Convention Republican Problems)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / United States Reaction / South Korea Reaction
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Sears Auto. Products.)
  5. Campaign 1976 / Democrats / Strauss / Carter
  6. Campaign 1976 / Maddox / American Independent Party
  7. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Haley's M-0 Laxative; Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna.)
  8. West Point Cheating Scandal / Senate Investigation / Cadet Readmittance
  9. Busing For School Integration / Louisville, Kentucky / Dallas, Texas
  10. Cancer Warnings / Estrogen / X-Rays
  11. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  12. Hijacking / Egypt / Arabs
  13. England / Drought / Fires
  14. McCloskey / Ambassador To Netherlands Nomination
  15. Earthquake / China (P.R.)
  16. South Africa / Black Work Strike / Johannesburg Riots
  17. Rhodesia / Blacks Killed / Whites
  18. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Underalls Pantyhose.)
  19. Lebanon Civil War / Beirut
  20. Viking I / Mars Exploration / Life
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Legionnaires Disease / Bellevue Stratford
  23. Good Night

August 24, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Carter / American Legion Convention / Amnesty
  3. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Debate Proposals
  4. Campaign 1976 / Dole / Briefings
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Unicap Vitamins.)
  7. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Reaction / Officers' Funerals
  8. Drug Traffic / USSR / Americans' Trial
  9. USSR Space Exploration / Cosmonauts Return
  10. (Commercial: Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  11. School Desegregation / Civil Rights Commission / Study Results
  12. Crime / FBI Report
  13. Breast Cancer / X-Ray Danger
  14. (Commercial: AMC Jeeps; Drano Drain Opener; Glass Plus Cleanser; Kinney Shoes.)
  15. Comment (Nation's Education)
  16. Strikes / UAW / Rubber Workers
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Atlas Tires; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna.)
  19. Presidential Family / Sports
  20. Commentary (Amnesty Issue)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Desegregation / Civil Rights Commission Report / Busing / Boston
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Primatene Asthma Attack Medication.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Amnesty / Debates
  5. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Debates
  6. Presidential Debates / Federal Election Commission / Legality
  7. Longshore / Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board Nomination
  8. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna.)
  9. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Armistice Commission Meeting / Officers Funerals
  10. Strikes / Rubber Workers / UAW
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. Postal Service Bill / Subsidy / Senate Passage
  13. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  14. Britain / Drought
  15. Drug Smuggling / USSR / Americans Trial
  16. Howe / Sex Scandal / Trial
  17. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Tablets; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. PCB / Hudson River Pollution / New York / G.E.
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Amnesty / Debates / Ford / FEC
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Correctol Laxative.)
  5. Correction
  6. Desegregation / Civil Rights Commission Report / Busing / Louisville, Kentucky / Berkeley, California
  7. (COMMERCIAL: Outgro Ingrown Toenail Medication; Max-Pax Coffee.)
  8. Drug Traffic / USSR / Americans' Trial
  9. Britain / Drought
  10. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Reaction / Bonifas Funeral
  11. South Africa / Riots / Soweto
  12. (Commercial: Alka-2 Antacid; Atlas Tires.)
  13. UAW / Ford Motors / Strike Target
  14. Rubber Workers' Strike / Goodyear Agreement
  15. Crime Incr. / FBI Report
  16. Hostages / Omaha Tavern
  17. (Commercial: Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna; Ora-Fix Special Denture Adhesive; Underalls Pantyhose.)
  18. Israel / Lebanon Border Opening
  19. Good Night

August 25, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Dole / American Legion Convention
  3. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Iowa
  4. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / Chicago / Pennsylvania
  5. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Campaign Staff Changes
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  8. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Armistice Commission Meeting / United States Reaction
  9. South Africa / Riots / Zulus
  10. France / Chirac Out / Barre New Prime Minister
  11. (Commercial: Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna.)
  12. Legion Disease / Effect On Philadelphia
  13. Howe / Sex Scandal
  14. Intelligence Report Leak / Schorr / Ethics Committee Subpoena
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Stove-Top Stuffing Mix; Fantastic Spray Cleaner; Vitalis Hair Groom.)
  16. Comment (Changes In Climate)
  17. Auto Industry / Price Incr. / General Motors
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Atlas Tires; Unicap Vitamins; National Bowling Council; Rinse'N Vac.)
  20. Getting Away From It All
  21. Speed Limit
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Dole / Ford / Committee Changes
  3. (Commercial: Radio Shack Archer Television Antenna; Ex-Lax Laxative.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Iowa / Mondale / Chicago
  5. (Commercial: Triscuit Wafers; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  6. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Armistice Commission Meeting
  7. South Africa / Job Boycott / Zulus
  8. France / Chirac Out / Barre In
  9. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Tablets; Clorets Breath Deodorant.)
  10. Abortion / Medicaid Payments / Senate Vote
  11. Busing For School Integration / Alexandria, Louisiana
  12. Howe / Sex Scandal / Conviction / Sentence
  13. Jaworski / Book
  14. Cong. Information Leaks / Schorr / House Ethics Committee Subpoena
  15. Williams / Extortion Trial
  16. Earthquakes / Research
  17. Auto Industries / General Motors Corporation / Price Incr.
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Dap Home Repair Products; AMC Jeeps.)
  20. Civil Rights / Luverne, Alabama
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor; David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Polls / Dole / American Legion Convention / Ford / Committee Changes
  3. Republican Convention / God Bless American / Royalties
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Total Cereal.)
  6. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Iowa
  7. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / Illinois / Pennsylvania
  8. Howe / Sex Scandal / Conviction
  9. Rizzo / Recall Attempt
  10. Schorr / Cong. Subpoena
  11. (Commercial: Murine 2 Eye Medication; BankAmericard; Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Ointment.)
  12. France / Chirac Ouster / Barre Appointment
  13. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Armistice Commission Meeting / North Korea Proposal
  14. Hong Kong / Rains
  15. South Africa / Riots / Zulus
  16. Sadat / New Term
  17. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  18. Legion Disease / New Victims
  19. Hurricane Emmy
  20. Earthquake / Philippines
  21. Special (Earthquakes)
  22. United States Quake Aid / Cong. Report
  23. Speed Limit
  24. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; V8 Vegetable Juice.)
  25. Illinois Land Sale / Lincoln Farm
  26. Comment
  27. Good Night

August 26, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Riots / Soweto / Capetown
  3. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / US-N. Korea Meeting / North Korea Proposal
  4. Lockheed Scandal / Netherlands / Prince Bernhard
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Max-Pax Coffee; AMC Jeeps.)
  7. Campaign 1976 / Gallup Poll / Debate Format Meetings
  8. Campaign 1976 / Debates / Federal Election Commission Approval
  9. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / New York City
  10. Campaign 1976 / American Independent Party Convention
  11. (Commercial: Sears Tires; Rinse'N Vac.)
  12. Legion Disease / Nickel Carbonyl Poisoning
  13. Summer Olympics 1976 / Illegal Drug Use
  14. Cleveland / Chessie System Hostages
  15. Lehmann Death
  16. (Commercial: Glass Plus Spray Cleaner; Reynolds Aluminum Wrap; Oil of Olay; Lavor's Mouthwash.)
  17. Detroit / City Problems / Youth Gangs
  18. Balance of Trade
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Primatene Asthma Medication; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Drano Drain Opener; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  21. USSR / Antismoking Campaign
  22. Britain / Drought / Amin
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Gallup Poll / Carter / Embargoes
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; AMC Jeeps.)
  4. Campaign 1976 / Debates / Federal Election Commission Approval / Format Meeting
  5. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / New York City
  6. (Commercial: Murine 2 Eye Medication; Ex-Lax Laxative.)
  7. South Africa / Riots / Johannesburg / Capetown
  8. Lockheed / Netherlands / Prince Bernhard
  9. Lebanon Civil War / Shelling In Residential Areas
  10. Balance of Trade
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; BankAmericard.)
  13. Legion Disease / Further Deaths
  14. Pontiac, Michigan, Stadium Damage
  15. Chessie System Hostages
  16. FBI Break-Ins / Hearings Begin
  17. Summer Olympics 1976 / Illegal Drugs
  18. Sex Discrimination / School Activities / Senate Vote
  19. (Commercial: Sears Tires; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  20. Bach / New Discoveries
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1976
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Legion Disease / Deaths / Nickel Carbonyl Poisoning
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Antacid; Underalls Pantyhose.)
  5. Lockheed / Netherlands / Prince Bernhard
  6. South Africa / Riots / Soweto / Capetown
  7. British Airways / Losses / Concorde
  8. Summer Olympics 1976 / Illegal Drug Use
  9. (Commercial: Clorets Breath Deodorant; Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Sears Tires.)
  10. Campaign 1976 / Debates / Procedures Meeting
  11. Campaign 1976 / Gallup Poll / Dole / Iowa
  12. Campaign 1976 / Carter
  13. McCarthy / NBC Debate Offer
  14. Campaign 1976 / American Independent Party Convention
  15. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Correctol Laxative.)
  16. Cleveland / Chessie System Hostages
  17. Colorado / Weapons Supply
  18. Chowchilla Kidnapping / Suspects Arraignment
  19. Foreign Trade Deficit
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Britain / Drought
  22. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; American Express Travelers Checks.)
  23. Boston / Market Restoration
  24. Good Night

August 27, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1976
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Issues / Connally
  3. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / New York / City Aid
  4. McCarthy / Presidential Debates
  5. Campaign 1976 / American Independence Party Convention / Platform / Nominee
  6. Howe / Sex Scandal / Reelection Bid
  7. Detroit / Youth Gangs / Crime Rate
  8. Legion Disease / Deaths
  9. West Point / Cheating Scandal / Cadets' Readmission
  10. Preview
  11. (Commercial: Vitalis Hair Groom; British-Leyland Triumph; Kinney's Shoes; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture-Adhesive.)
  12. South Africa / Rioting Quieted / Meetings Scheduled
  13. Korea DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Incident / Truce Commission / North Korea Proposal
  14. Drug Traffic / USSR / Americans Sentenced
  15. Great Britain / Drought / Emergency Measures
  16. Big Ben / Repairs
  17. Lebanon Civil War / Israel Open Fence Policy
  18. Nuclear Power Ship / New Zealand Longshoremen `S Strike
  19. (Commercial: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Ointment; Benjamin Moore Paints; Maxim Coffee; Stove-Top Stuffing.)
  20. Alaska Pipeline / Development / Yakutat
  21. Education Funds Bill / Senate Passage
  22. Auto Industries / General Motors Corporation / Diesel Car
  23. Index of Economy Indicators
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: AMC Jeeps; Rinse'N Vac Cleaner; Clorets Breath Deodorant; Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  26. Comment (Metric System)
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Strategy Meeting
  3. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / City Aid / Health Care
  4. (Commercial: British Leyland Triumph; V8 Vegetable Juice.)
  5. Drug Traffic / USSR / 3 Americans Sentenced
  6. Egypt / Libya / Egypt Military Buildup
  7. South Africa / Soweto Riots Quieted
  8. Rhodesia / Mozambique / Rhodesia Road Convoys
  9. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  10. Vietnam Military Strength
  11. Index of Economy Indicators
  12. Steel Industry / Price Incr. Delay
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer Antacid; Reynolds Aluminum Wrap.)
  15. Education Assistance Bill / Senate Passage
  16. Harvard DNA Research
  17. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Preparation H Ointment.)
  18. Analysis (Television Politics, Lincoln)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1976
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Ford / Strategy Meetings
  3. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Government Spending
  4. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / New York / City Aid
  5. Campaign 1976 / American Independent Party Convention
  6. (Commercial: Haley's M-O Laxative; British-Leyland Triumph.)
  7. Detroit / Youth Gangs / Crackdown
  8. Prostitution Ring / New York City Morgue
  9. (Commercial: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Ointment; Commercial Credit; V8 Vegetable Juice.)
  10. Hughes Will / Mormon Church / Probate
  11. Civil Rights / Port Gibson, Mississippi
  12. Drug Traffic / USSR / Americans Sentenced
  13. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  14. Special (N. Korea Hatred of US)
  15. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Mazola Margarine.)
  16. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Advance Men
  17. Good Night

August 28, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 29, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1976
  1. No broadcasts today

August 30, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1976
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Debates
  3. Mondale / Campaign 1976
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  6. Harris Sentencing
  7. Medicaid Fraud Charges
  8. (Commercial: Dentu-Grip; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Chemical Explosion / Nuclear Plant
  10. Rubber Strike Ends
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Kinney Shoes; Fantastik Spray Cleaner; Spray'N Wash.)
  13. South Africa / Rhodesia
  14. Kissinger / Vorster / South Africa
  15. Lebanon Civil War / Women's Training
  16. Volcano / Guadeloupe / Eruption
  17. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Brim Coffee.)
  18. Commentary (Presidential Debates)
  19. (Commercial: AMC Jeeps; Vitalis Hair Groom.)
  20. Custody Battle / Vietnam Refugee / United States Family
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Presidential Debates / Federal Election Commission / League of Women Voters / Carter
  3. (Commercial: Wish-Bone Salad Dressings; AMC Jeeps.)
  4. Tax Cut Bill / Senate-House Conference
  5. New River Dam / Senate Vote
  6. Medicaid Fraud / Senate Investigation
  7. Nuclear Facility Explosion / Radio Activity
  8. Steel Industry / Price Hikes Canceled
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Sears Girdles; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  11. Britain / Racial Tension / Violence
  12. Kissinger / Vorster / Meeting On South Africa
  13. Kosygin / Near-Drowning
  14. (Commercial: Lavoris Mouthwash; Product 19 Cereal.)
  15. Ford / Cabinet Meeting
  16. Campaign 1976 / McCarthy
  17. Hays / Ethics Committee Hearings
  18. Analysis (Choices In Election)
  19. (Commercial: V8 Vegetable Juice; British Leyland Triumph.)
  20. California / Right To Die Bill
  21. School Libraries / School Board Book Removal
  22. West Point / Female Cadets / Basic Training
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1976
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1976 / Debates / Eec Approval / Carter / Ford
  3. Campaign 1976 / Mondale / California
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Lennox Air Conditioning-Heating; Preparation H Ointment.)
  6. Nuclear Reservation / Explosion / Effects
  7. New River / Cong. Bill
  8. (Commercial: V8 Vegetable Juice; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Brim Coffee.)
  9. Medicaid Fraud / Senate Investigation
  10. Steel Industry / Price Incr. Halt
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Alka-2 Antacid; Underalls Pantyhose.)
  13. Guadeloupe / Volcano Eruption
  14. London / Racial Fighting
  15. Ships Collide / United States / USSR
  16. Israel / United States Reconnaissance Photos / Sinai
  17. Kosygin Accident
  18. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Potato Mixes; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  19. Kissinger / Vorster / Weekend Meeting
  20. North Korea / United States / South Korea
  21. Vietnam Refugee / Follow-Up Report
  22. Wine Testing
  23. Good Night

August 31, 1976

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1976
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Kissinger / United States South Africa Policy
  3. South Africa / Capetown Riots
  4. London / Racial Tension / Riot
  5. Kosygin / River Accident
  6. Preview
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; British Leyland Triumph.)
  8. Harris Trial / Sentencing
  9. Hays / Resignation
  10. Medicaid Fraud / Senate Hearings
  11. Auto Industries / Contract Dispute / Ford / UAW
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Vitalis Hair Groom; Fantastik Spray Cleaner.)
  14. Cleveland / School Desegregation Order
  15. Busing / Denver
  16. Busing / Milwaukee / Volunteer Program
  17. (Commercial: Rinse'N Vac Carpet Cleaner; Fleischmann's Egg Beaters; Clorets Breath Deodorant; Rolaids Antacid.)
  18. Commentary (Kissinger South Africa Arbitration)
  19. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Polident Dentu-Grip Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  20. B-1 Bomber / Setbacks
  21. Alabama / Gas Tanker Explosion
  22. Volcano / Guadeloupe
  23. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Washington, DC / New York City
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1976
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Kissinger / South Africa
  3. (Commercial: Dristan For Hay Fever; Primatene For Asthma.)
  4. Wayne Hays
  5. Carter / Kennedy / AFL-CIO / Catholics
  6. Ford / National Parks
  7. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Ex-Lax.)
  8. Harrises' Sentencing
  9. Cleveland / School Segregation
  10. Medicaid
  11. Clarence Kelley / Gifts
  12. (Commercial: Betty Crocker's Mashed Potatoes; Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  13. IRA/Ireland (Studio) Liam Cosgrave, Prime Minister of Ireland, Seeks State of Emergency Powers To Aid In Effort To Wipe Out IRA.
  14. Abu Rudeis / Israel Withdrawal
  15. B-1 Bomber
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bank Americard; Alka-Seltzer.)
  18. Commentary (US Foreign Policy)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1976
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Hays / Resignation
  3. Campaign 1976 / Meany / Carter Support
  4. Campaign 1976 / Carter / Washington, DC Meetings / Train Tour
  5. Preview
  6. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Tablets; Murine 2 Eye Medication.)
  7. Postal Rates / Subsidy / Cong. Bill
  8. Medicaid Fraud / Senate Hearings
  9. Cleveland / Segregated Schools Ruling
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: V8 Vegetable Juice; Wish-Bone Salad Dressings; Smith Corona Typewriters.)
  12. Harris Trial / Sentencing
  13. Nuclear Power Plants / Washington Incident
  14. (Commercial: Maxim Coffee; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  15. Special (Dole Campaign Ads)
  16. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Lavoris Mouthwash.)
  17. Kissinger / South Africa Race Policy / United States Relations
  18. Volcano / Guadeloupe
  19. Bone Dogs
  20. Good Night

Specials

• August 16, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [10:29:50 - 11:30:10]
• August 16, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [11:29:30 - 12:30:10]
• August 16, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [18:41:20 - 19:30:50]
• August 16, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:29:30 - 20:30:20]
• August 16, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [20:29:30 - 21:30:50]
• August 16, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [21:29:30 - 22:48:20]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:00:00 - 19:30:30]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:30:00 - 20:30:20]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [20:30:00 - 21:30:00]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [21:30:00 - 22:30:30]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [22:30:00 - 23:30:30]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [23:30:00 - 24:30:50]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [24:30:00 - 25:30:20]
• August 17, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [25:30:00 - 26:04:00]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:00:00 - 26:30:00]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:01:10 - 20:00:30]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:59:30 - 21:01:00]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [20:59:30 - 22:00:40]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [21:59:30 - 23:00:20]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [23:01:10 - 24:00:40]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [23:59:30 - 24:00:40]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [24:59:40 - 26:00:00]
• August 18, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [25:59:40 - 26:31:30]
• August 19, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:00:10 - 20:00:30]
• August 19, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [19:59:20 - 21:00:00]
• August 19, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [20:59:20 - 22:01:30]
• August 19, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [21:59:40 - 23:00:30]
• August 19, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [22:59:30 - 24:00:40]
• August 19, 1976 - CBS Special - Republican Convention [23:59:40 - 24:35:50]

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