December 1977 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Tripoli Conference / Sadat / United States Position
  4. South Africa Elections
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Sine-Off.)
  6. Cleveland Schools / Teacher Walkout
  7. Farming / Price Supports
  8. Plains / Police Force / Law Enforcement Assistant Agency Funds
  9. Califano / University Funds / Sex Discrimination
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Radio Shack and Science Fair Electronic Kit; Tuborg Gold Beer; Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion; Presto Hotdogger.)
  11. Illegal Aliens / Drugs
  12. Gambling / Connecticut / Atlantic City
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum; Final Net; Listerine Lozenges; Sinutab.)
  15. Other News: Pope-Communist Leader Meeting / Heart Surgery
  16. Closeup Broadcast
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Tripoli and Cairo Conferences / Hussein / Sadat / US
  3. (Commercial: Ace Hardware Stores; Speidel Watches.)
  4. South Africa Elections
  5. (Commercial: Seal-A-Meal; Eveready Batteries.)
  6. Energy Bill / Electric Bills / Elderly
  7. Tax Cuts / Baker
  8. Pregnancy and Life Support Systems
  9. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Sterilization
  10. Alaska Oil Pipeline / Interior Department
  11. Congress / Amtrak Funds
  12. (Commercial: Sony Televisions; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  13. Pope-Communist Leader Meet
  14. Sweden / Mudslide
  15. Cong. Sessions and Television / Canadian Parliament
  16. Council On Union-Free Environment
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Boyer Bureaucratic Language
  19. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  20. Police Investigations / Los Angeles Murders / Hypnosis
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Alaska Oil Pipeline / Administration Winter Precautions
  3. Nuclear Waste / Storage / Kentucky / Seepage
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Baker's Coconut.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Bolla Wines.)
  7. Mideast / Tripoli and Cairo Conferences / Hussein / United Nations
  8. Carter / Spring Trip
  9. South Africa Elections
  10. Cleveland School System Financial Troubles / Teacher Walkout
  11. Jorgensen / Sex Change Anniversary
  12. (Commercial: Aris Gloves; Fleischmann's Margarine; Upcoming Item; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  13. Segment 3 (Microbes, Hormones and Cancer)
  14. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Radio Shack and Science Fair Electronic Kit; Upcoming Item; Mastercharge.)
  15. Briefly: Christmas Sales / Pope-Communist Leader Meeting / All and Title
  16. South Dakota / Bigfoot
  17. Good Night

December 2, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Nuclear Power
  4. Air Travel / Uranium In Chicago / Federal Aviation Administration and Terrorism
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Double Mac; Primatene.)
  6. Bermuda Executions / Riots
  7. South Africa / Biko Inquest
  8. Rhodesia / Atrocity Charges / 1 Man-1 Vote Plans
  9. Mideast / Tripoli Conference
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vitalis; Black and Decker Workmate; Litton Microwave Ovens; Mellow Roast.)
  11. Economy / Unemployment / Car Sales In 1978 / Coal Strike
  12. Energy Legis.
  13. Carter / House Reelections In 1978
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tuborg Cold Beer; Sinex; Bell Telephone System.)
  15. Other News: Humphrey / Life Support Case / Los Angeles Murders
  16. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  17. Ohio Television Talkback
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Biko Inquest Verdict
  3. Rhodesia / Smith and Black Leaders
  4. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Fast Frank; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  5. Carter / Energy / Legis. / Nuclear Reactor
  6. Lance / Bank Stock Sale
  7. Unemployment Figs. and Jobs Situation
  8. Reagan / Campaign 1976 Funds
  9. (Commercial: Fairmont; Amana Radarange.)
  10. Bermuda / Executions and Riots
  11. Mideast / Begin and British Visit / Sadat and Canal Visit / Tripoli Meeting
  12. Canada / Trudeau-Levesque Meeting
  13. (Commercial: Zenith Televisions; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  14. Farming / Government Grain Subsidies
  15. Washington Floods
  16. California Traffic Accident
  17. Mrs. Carter / White House Honor Guard Policy
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Geritol; Fixodent.)
  20. Houston / Nazi Party
  21. Ohio / Television Talkback
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / NBC Poll / Tripoli Conference / Begin In Britain / Diplomacy
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Icy Hot.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Playtex Girdles.)
  6. South Africa / Biko Inquest Verdict
  7. Rhodesia / Smith and Black Leaders
  8. Bermuda / Executions and Riots
  9. Economy / Unemployment / Steel Industry
  10. Boston / Explosions
  11. Los Angeles Murders
  12. CIA Sign Theft
  13. (Commercial: Tyco Nite-Glow Racetrack; Fixodent; Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  14. Segment 3 (The Enduring Memories)
  15. (Commercial: Listerine Lozenges; Amway; Upcoming Item; British Sterling.)
  16. Briefly: Humphrey /Lost Elephant
  17. Houston Oilers / Television and Tickets
  18. Good Night

December 3, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today

December 4, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1977
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Tripoli Conference / Begin In Britain / Sadat and Carter
  3. Malaysia Plane Hijacking and Crash
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  5. Bermuda / Racial Troubles
  6. National Strength Ratings
  7. (Commercial: Preparation H; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  8. Wilmington (North Carolina) 10 / Congressmen
  9. Law Enforcement Assistant Agency Study / Policeman and Women Study
  10. Coal Strike / Effects
  11. Alcoholism / Teenagers
  12. Chrysler / Car Repairs
  13. (Commercial: Efferdent; Ray-O-Vac Batteries.)
  14. Weather / Washington Floods / California Drought and Benefits
  15. Commentary (Mideast)
  16. Bokassa Coronation
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  18. (Commercial: Jingles Composer
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today

December 5, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. (Report Preempted By Local Wnge-Television News Bulletin.)
  4. Coal Strike
  5. Carter / US Steel Industry
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Presto Hamburger Cooker; Mennen Skin Bracer.)
  7. Mideast / Egypt Relations / Tripoli Conference / Vance Trip
  8. Bruce Death
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ritz Crackers; Dentu-Creme; "Yukon Passage" Television Show and Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum.)
  10. (Rest of National News Broadcast Preempted By Local News Special Report)
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1977
  1. Introduction Walters Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Sadat Breaks Arab Ties / Tripoli Conference / Vance Trip / Begin
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Sony Betamax.)
  4. Coal Strike
  5. Energy Legis. / Natural Gas Prices
  6. Meany / Carter
  7. Supreme Court Actions
  8. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  9. Laetrile / Court Order
  10. Lance / Nbg Stock Sales
  11. Economy / Balanced Budget / Tax Shelters
  12. Malaria Drug / Cancer
  13. Weather
  14. Ohio School Problems
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Yukon Passage Television Show and Gulf Oil Company; Eveready Batteries.)
  17. Malaysia Plane Hijacking and Crash
  18. Bermuda
  19. Bruce Death
  20. (Commercial: Amana Radarange; Sears.)
  21. Oklahoma / School Talent Show Racial Incident
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Sadat Relations Breakup / Tripoli Conference / Vance Trip
  3. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Speidel Watches.)
  6. Coal Strike
  7. Supreme Court / Policemen and Drivers
  8. Coffee Prices / Brazil
  9. Malaysia Plane Hijack and Crash
  10. Weather
  11. Oklahoma / King Speech Incident
  12. Bruce Death
  13. (Commercial: Yukon Passage Television Show and Gulf Oil Corp.; Polident; Upcoming Item; American Tourister Luggage.)
  14. Segment 3 (The Throwaway Society)
  15. (Commercial: Oster Kitchen Center; Burlington Inds.; Upcoming Item; Hickory Farms.)
  16. Briefly: Ohio Schools / Bermuda / Energy Legis. / Dollar Devaluation
  17. Luxembourg Christmas Party
  18. Good Night

December 6, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Women's Rights / Pregnancy, Seniority and Sick Pay / Supreme Court
  4. Abortion / Cong. Conflict
  5. New York City /Unconscious Woman and Unborn Fetus
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine Lozenges; Crock-Plate Cooker.)
  7. Weather
  8. Coal Strike
  9. Energy / Legis. / Natural Gas / Texas / Briscoe
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Tuborg Gold; Liquid Drano.)
  11. Mideast / Egypt Diplomatic Breaks / Vance
  12. Bophuthatswana
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Baker's Coconut; Puppy Choice; Kitchen Aid Dishwashers; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  14. Steel Industry / Carter Plan
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / United States Position / Cairo Conference / Begin
  3. (Commercial: (Technical Difficulty) Fairmont Futura; Crock-Plate Cooker.)
  4. Steel Industry / Carter Plan
  5. Coal Strike
  6. Cong. Action / B-1 / Abortion Funds
  7. Supreme Court / Pregnancy, Sick Pay and Seniority
  8. Civiletti / Deputy Attorney General
  9. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Listerine Lozenges.)
  10. Vance / South Korea / Southern Africa
  11. Africa / Young / Bophuthatswana
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Hamilton Beach Donut Maker.)
  13. Laetrile / Court Case / FDA
  14. Maniscalco Deaths
  15. Newark / Mass Infant Burials Charge
  16. Pittsburgh Murders and Kidnappings
  17. Energy / Home Heat Temps. / Older Persons / House Action
  18. Ship Fire
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Magnavox Televisions; Fixodent.)
  21. Castro / Hijackers in Cuba
  22. Transsexualism/ Oklahoma Hospital Ban On Surgery
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Supreme Court / Sick Pay, Seniority and Pregnancy
  3. Congress / Abortion Funds / B-1 Bomber
  4. (Commercial: Lanacane Lotion; Sears.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Oster Egg Cooker.)
  7. Mideast / United States Policy Shift / Egypt Diplomatic Breaks / Begin
  8. Bophuthatswana
  9. Steel Industry / Administration Plan
  10. Coal Strike
  11. Weather
  12. Nashville Robbery
  13. (Commercial: Kodak Products; Alka-Seltzer; Upcoming Item; Aris Gloves.)
  14. Segment 3 (25 Babies A Min.)
  15. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Upcoming Item; Litton Microwaves.)
  16. Briefly: Pregnancy and Death / Paychecks / Agriculture
  17. Heath / Book and Record Sales
  18. Good Night

December 7, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Kennedy Assassination / FBI Files
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Fryers; Tuborg Gold.)
  5. Mideast / Egypt and Communist Nations Relations / Begin / Carter / Arab Talks
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polaroid Cameras; Schweppes Mixers; Vitalis; Litton Microwaves.)
  7. Ehrlichman Parole
  8. New York City / Little Capture
  9. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  10. Kennel Club Rip-Off
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ritz; Prince and Princess Gardner Accessories; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Taster's Choice.)
  12. Congress / Abortion Funds Breakthrough
  13. Energy Bill / Conference Committee / Gas Guzzler Tax
  14. Health Insurance Program
  15. Coal Strike
  16. Goldmark Death
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools; Oster Fryers.)
  19. Commentary (Coal Strike)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Congress / Abortion Funds Breakthrough
  3. (Commercial: Speidel Watches; Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum.)
  4. Mideast / Egypt and Communist Nations / Begin / Other Developments
  5. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Polaroid Cameras.)
  6. Kennedy Assassination / FBI Files
  7. Supreme Court / Legal Wiretap Device
  8. Energy Bill / Conference Committee / Taxes
  9. Ehrlichman Parole
  10. Curtis Resignation
  11. Little / New York City Capture
  12. Ohio School Finances
  13. (Commercial: Magnavox Televisions; Aris Gloves.)
  14. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Cruise Missile
  15. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  16. Overseas Payoffs Fines
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Woodworth Death
  19. Transkei
  20. Pentagon / Women Cadets
  21. (Commercial: Seal-A-Meal; Oil of Olay.)
  22. Goldmark Death
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Abortion Funds Breakthrough
  3. Energy Bill / Gas Guzzlers
  4. Kennedy Assassination / FBI Files
  5. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Double Mac; Speidel Watchbands.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  8. Mideast / Begin / Egypt and Communist Nations
  9. Ehrlichman Parole
  10. Little / New York City Capture
  11. Supreme Court / Wiretapping
  12. Goldmark Death
  13. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Boise Cascade Corp.; Upcoming Item; Baker's Coconut.)
  14. Segment 3 (John F. Kennedy Assassination)
  15. (Commercial: Bolla Wines; Kodak Cameras; Upcoming Item; Presto Hotdogger.)
  16. Briefly: Park / Plane Crash / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)/Curtis / Chemicals
  17. Bible Thieves
  18. Ghorbal Speech To Synagogue Council
  19. Good Night

December 8, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Cairo Rally / Israeli Attitude / Other Developments
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart; Homelite Chain Saws.)
  5. New Jersey Explosion and Fire Incident
  6. Copter Crash
  7. Weather Report
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Eveready Batteries; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  9. Economy / Wholesale Prices / AFL-CIO Convention / Labor Leaders and Unions
  10. Coal Strike
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aris Gloves; Radio Shack and Petable Radios; Sinex; Fixodent.)
  12. Curtis Resignation / Ray and Troubles
  13. Heisman Trophy
  14. Other News: Kissinger / Homosexual Ring / Princess Anne's Son
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices / AFL-CIO Convention / Union Leadership
  3. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwaves; Efferdent.)
  4. Mideast / Arab Leaders' Meetings / Cairo Rally / Sinai Ceremony
  5. NATO / Neutron Bomb
  6. Portugal / Government Defeated
  7. (Commercial: Prince and Princess Gardner Accessories; Vivitar Cameras.)
  8. New Jersey Explosion Incident
  9. Coal Strike
  10. Welfare Reform / House / Food Stamp Program
  11. Reagan / Campaign Funds Return
  12. ERA
  13. Weather
  14. Copter Crash
  15. (Commercial: Fairmont; Hamilton Beach Food Processor.)
  16. Kissinger Phone Call Transcripts
  17. Britain / Firemen's Strike / Troop Replacements
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Magnavox Televisions; Icy Hot Ointment.)
  20. Golden Eagle Shooting / Texas Trial
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / USSR / Cairo Rally / Hussein Visit / Sinai Ceremony
  3. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Radio Shack and Petable Radios.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer.)
  6. Economy / Farm Prices / Farmers' Protest
  7. AFL-CIO Convention
  8. Weather
  9. Reagan Campaign Funds Return
  10. (Commercial: Sunbeam Electric Shavers; Anacin; Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  11. Segment 3 (Brain Pacemaker)
  12. (Commercial: Oster Creperie; British Sterling; Upcoming Item; Sinex.)
  13. Briefly: Copter Crash / Princess Anne's Son
  14. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  15. Good Night

December 9, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Smoke Detectors; Mellow Roast.)
  5. Farmers' Protest
  6. Social Security Proposal
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Presto Hotdogger; Tuborg Gold; Efferdent; Listerine.)
  8. Mideast / Vance / Hussein / AFL-CIO Convention
  9. Kissinger / Phone Transcripts Ruling
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Litton Microwave Ovens; Close Encounters of The "Third Kind" (Movie); Bolla Wines; Vitalis.)
  11. Weather
  12. Nuclear Waste Disposal
  13. Michigan / Bomb Cache
  14. School Discipline Plan
  15. Jordan / Cong. Retirement
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Polident.)
  18. Commentary (Mideast Peace Efforts)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Social Security Bill
  3. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwaves; Clorets.)
  4. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  5. Farmers' Protest
  6. Weather
  7. Demo. Midterm Convention / Memphis
  8. South Korean Influence Probe / Park
  9. (Commercial: Mennen Skin Bracer; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  10. Mideast / Vance / Hussein / Palestinians-Egyptians Meeting
  11. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Talks
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / USSR / Cruise Missile
  13. (Commercial: Bolla Wines; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  14. Sex Discrimination / Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Schools and Federal Funds
  15. Big City Problems / Carter / Movement To Cities
  16. Bradley
  17. Eagle Kill Conspiracy Convictions
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Wear-Ever Electric Cookie Maker.)
  20. Carter / Humphrey / Camp David
  21. Out-of-Date Words
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1977
  1. Mideast / Vance / Hussein / Palestinians
  2. (Commercial: Hickory Farms; Concord.)
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Speidel.)
  5. Weather
  6. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  7. Social Security Bill
  8. Coal Strike
  9. Nuclear Waste Storage
  10. Marriage
  11. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Presto Hamburger Cooker; Upcoming Item; Samsonite.)
  12. Segment 3 (A Separate Peace)
  13. (Commercial: Puppy Choice; Atari Electronic Games; Upcoming Item; Kodak Cameras.)
  14. Briefly: Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Sex Discrimination / Bermuda / Oil Prices
  15. Concert For The Deaf
  16. Good Night

December 10, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today

December 11, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1977
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch; Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Vance / Arafat and Habash
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Sears.)
  4. Fires / Michigan Hotel / British Strike
  5. Weather
  6. Air Force Plane Crash
  7. AFL-CIO Convention / Meany
  8. Signature Christmas Gifts
  9. (Commercial: Mellow Roast; Puppy Choice; Upcoming Item; Aris Gloves.)
  10. Sports
  11. Rupp Death
  12. Preview
  13. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent; Upcoming Item; American Tourister.)
  14. USSR Space Mission
  15. Cigarettes and Smoking / Science Class Experiments
  16. Good Night

December 12, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1977
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Energy / No Bill In Congress / OPEC Prices
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sinex; Whirlpool Microwaves.)
  5. Drug Traffic and Use / US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange / Cocaine Use
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Bufferin; Polaroid Cameras; Hamilton Beach Food Processor.)
  7. Supreme Court / Age Discrimination / Libel / Rapist's Rights
  8. Coal Strike
  9. Pro Basketball Violence / NBA Action
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nestle's Butterscotch Morsels; Tuborg Cold; Listerine Lozenges; Rolaids.)
  11. Health / FDA Dyes Ban / Des and Cancer
  12. Mideast / Vance Trip / Cairo Conference
  13. West Germany / Spy Ring
  14. Kenya / Wildlife Preservation
  15. Lady Spencer-Churchill Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Minolta Cameras; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  18. Commentary (Carter Proposals)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Energy / No Bill This Year / Carter
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; West Bend Electric Wok.)
  4. Mideast / Vance / Hussein / Israeli Cautions
  5. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Talks
  6. State Department / North Korea Military Build-Up
  7. (Commercial: Sunbeam Curler Styler; Polaroid Cameras.)
  8. Supreme Court / Forced Retirement
  9. Labor Unions / Meany Reelection / Nebraska Meat Cutters Strike
  10. Air Pollution / Lead / EPA
  11. (Commercial: Fixodent; Tuborg Gold.)
  12. Economy / Japan / Trade With United States / Hone Economy
  13. Farmers' Troubles / Strike
  14. DES / Cancer / New Information
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwaves; Anacin.)
  17. Mrs. Carter / New York City Visit
  18. Lady Spencer Churchill Death
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1977
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. DES / Cancer
  3. Supreme Court / Forced Retirement
  4. (Commercial: Sunbeam Electric Shavers; Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Hickory Farms.)
  7. Mideast / Vance / Hussein / Cairo Conference
  8. AFL-CIO Convention / Meany Reelection
  9. Pro Basketball / Violence
  10. Lady Spencer-Churchill Death
  11. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Kodak Products; Upcoming Item; Burlington Inds.)
  12. Segment 3 (The New Mob)
  13. (Commercial: Presto Hotdogger; Texas Instruments Calculator; Upcoming Item; Total Cereal.)
  14. Briefly: British Firemen / Med. Expense / Jockey Club / Senate's Remarks
  15. Football In Japan
  16. Good Night

December 13, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1977
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Cairo, Egypt)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Begin in Washington, DC / Cairo Conference / Vance
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Geritol.)
  5. Cocaine Connection
  6. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange / Paroles
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Rolaids; Hamilton Beach Fryers; Vital Island)
  8. Disasters / Rhode Island Fire / Houston Tornado / Nuclear Explosions
  9. College Enrollment and Longevity Reports
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum; Tuborg Gold; Nestle Butterscotch Morsels; Fixodent.)
  11. Social Security Bill
  12. Trade Negotiations / Japan
  13. Farmers' Strike
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1977
  1. Mideast / Begin in Washington, DC
  2. (Commercial: Wear-Ever Cookie Maker; Rolaids.)
  3. Mideast / Cairo Conference / Vance
  4. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Polaroid Cameras.)
  5. Disasters / Rhode Island Fire / Texas Tornado / Connecticut Explosion
  6. Bell / FBI Agents' Activities / Task Force
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Fixodent.)
  8. Strikes / Farmers / Coal Miners
  9. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange
  10. Texas Plane Crash
  11. Men In College
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. RCA Radio Tower Destruction
  14. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Hamilton Beach Donut Maker.)
  15. White House Christmas Decorations
  16. Sausalito Naval Battle
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Cairo, Egypt); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Begin in Washington, DC / OPEC Meeting / Cairo Conference / Vance
  3. (Commercial: Speidel Watches; Anacin.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Water Pik Shower Massage.)
  6. Disasters / Connecticut Explosion / Rhode Island Fire / Texas Tornado
  7. College Attendance
  8. US-Mexico Prisoner Exchange / Paroles
  9. White House Christmas Tree
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Aris Gloves; Upcoming Item; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  11. Segment 3 (The New Mob)
  12. (Commercial: Hickory Farms; Skin Bracer; Upcoming Item; Baker's Coconut.)
  13. Briefly: Crime Report / German Espionage / Social Security Bill
  14. Polish Heritage
  15. Good Night

December 14, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1977
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters; Tom Jarriel (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Cairo, Egypt); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Begin's United States Visit / Cairo Conference
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Presto Hamburger Cooker; K Mart.)
  5. Indiana Plane Crash
  6. Los Angeles Strangling / San Francisco Shootings
  7. Drug Traffic and Abuse / Marijuana Seizure / Cocaine Connection
  8. Bell / FBI Nominees
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Skin Bracer; Oster Kitchen Center; Oil of Olay; Dentu-Creme.)
  10. Other News: Japan Trade / USSR Grain Purchase / Farmers' Strike
  11. Congress / Energy and Social Security Bills
  12. Sports / Cauthen / Oakland A's
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Conair Hair Dryers; Tweed Perfume; Schweppes Mixers; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  15. Commentary (USSR Offensiveness In Europe)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Cairo Conference / Begin in United States / Sadat
  3. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Dentu-Creme.)
  4. Mideast / Cairo Conference / Vance
  5. South Africa / United Nations Restrictions
  6. Netherlands / Menten Sentencing
  7. (Commercial: Amana Radarange; Sears.)
  8. Indiana Plane Crash
  9. Farmers' Strike
  10. Cattle Fattening / Cement
  11. Los Angeles Strangling / San Francisco Shooting
  12. (Commercial: Granada; Fixodent.)
  13. Carter / Black Unemployment
  14. Social Security Bill
  15. Economy Outlook
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Weather Forecasts
  18. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Norelco Battery Razors.)
  19. Arson
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Cairo, Egypt); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Begin in United States / Sadat / Cairo Conference
  3. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Alka-Seltzer.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  6. Farmers' Strike
  7. Indiana Plane Crash
  8. Los Angeles Strangling
  9. Social Security Bill
  10. Agriculture Department / Cattle and Cement
  11. (Commercial: Oster Blenders; Playtex Bras and Girdles; Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Fryers.)
  12. Segment 3 (The New Mob)
  13. (Commercial: Dazey Donut Factory; Spiedel Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme.)
  14. Briefly: Park / Television In Essex
  15. Good Night

December 15, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1977
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Cairo Conference / Begin-Sadat Summit / Begin-Carter Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Polaroid Cameras.)
  5. Cocaine Connection
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tuborg Cold; Concord DL; Oster Blenders; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  7. Law and Law Enforcement / Cleveland / Los Angeles Murders / Arson
  8. Chowchilla Kidnapping Trial Convictions
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum; Bufferin; Litton Microwave Ovens; Polident.)
  11. Other News: Hoover Files / Farmers' Strike / Brezhnev
  12. Trade / Japan and US
  13. Congress / Pre-Recess Action
  14. National Christmas Tree
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Begin Carter Meeting / United States and PLO / Cairo Conference
  3. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Donut Maker; Aris Gloves.)
  4. Dayton / School Busing Plan
  5. Congressional Recess
  6. (Commercial: Radio Shack and Petable Radios; Total Cereal.)
  7. Indiana Plane Crash Probe
  8. Farmers Strike / Carter / Bergland
  9. Chowchilla Kidnapping Trial Convictions
  10. (Commercial: Wear-Ever Electric Cookie Maker; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Cyprus / Kyprianou Kidnapping
  12. Brezhnev
  13. Military Recruits Mistreatment Charges
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. National Christmas Tree
  16. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Polaroid Cameras.)
  17. Pro Basketball / Violence
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Cairo, Egypt); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Begin-Carter Meeting / Cairo Conference / Carter
  3. (Commercial: Listerine Lozenges; Radio Shack and Petable Radios.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Fryers.)
  6. Congress / Social Security Bill
  7. Indiana Plane Crash Probe
  8. Dayton / School Busing Plan
  9. National Christmas Tree
  10. (Commercial: Speidel Watchbands; Ex-Lax; Upcoming Item; Oster Fryers.)
  11. Segment 3 (The New Mob)
  12. (Commercial: Water Pick Shower Massage; Primatene; Upcoming Item; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  13. Milk Stays In Ice Cream
  14. Sadat Photo Session
  15. Good Night

December 16, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1977
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Tom Jarriel; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Begin-Carter Talks / Cairo Conference
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tuborg Gold; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  5. Cocaine Connection
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Homelite Chain Saws; Radio Shack and Petable Radios; Nestle's Chocolate Morsels; Presto Hotdogger.)
  7. South Africa / Oil Tanker Collision
  8. US-Japan Trade / Incentives / Beef
  9. Personal Income and Housing Figs.
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Final Net; Oster Smoke Detectors; Fixodent; Pepto-Bismol.)
  12. Other News: Cyprus Kidnap / Liquid Protein / Flu / Brezhnev / Cleveland Police
  13. Rosalynn Carter Interview
  14. (Commercial: Mellow Roast; Concord DL.)
  15. Commentary (Mideast)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Begin-Carter Talks / Cairo Conference / Israeli Peace Plan
  3. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold; Fixodent.)
  4. Mideast / Israeli Peace Plan
  5. Habib Hospitalization
  6. South Africa / Oil Tanker Collision
  7. (Commercial: Icy Hot Ointment; Remington Electric Shavers.)
  8. Health / Chemical Testing Controversy / Cancer
  9. Personal Income / Housing / Singles Housing
  10. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  11. Armed Services / Aircraft Troubles
  12. Senate / Office Design Experiments
  13. Genetic Research / NIH Rules / Harvard Project Halt
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: FTD; Sunbeam Electric Shavers.)
  16. Cleveland / Police Strike End
  17. Ice Cream
  18. On The Road (Grape Catching Record)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Cairo, Egypt); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Begin-Carter Talks / Sadat / Israeli Peace Plan
  3. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  6. Tax Cut Plan
  7. Coal Strike
  8. Co. Towns / Lark, Utah
  9. Iowa /Infrared Photography and Heat Waste
  10. Manila Mental Hospital Fire
  11. Tanker Collision
  12. Feminist Name Change
  13. (Commercial: Presto Hamburger Cooker; Kodak Products; Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer.)
  14. Segment 3 (The New Mob)
  15. (Commercial: Samsonite Luggage; Dazey Donut Factory; Upcoming Item; Oster Appliances.)
  16. Briefs: Protein Diets; Bank Strike; Television In Essex, California
  17. Good Night

December 17, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today

December 18, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1977
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Begin / Israeli Peace Plan
  3. (Commercial: Aviance Perfume; Polaroid Cameras.)
  4. Mideast / Syria and PLO
  5. Cyprus / President's Son Released
  6. (Commercial: C.W. Post Cereal; Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  7. Plane Crashes / Madeira / Utah
  8. Ritchard Death
  9. Cairo / London Reporter Murder / News Item
  10. (Commercial: Sylvania Flash Cubes; English Leather.)
  11. Indiana Plane Crash / Memorial Service
  12. Possible Steel Price Hike
  13. Lance / Arab Negotiations / Bank Stock
  14. Philippines / Marcos Rule
  15. Commentary (Mideast)
  16. (Commercial: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly; Fruit of The Loom Briefs.)
  17. Lost Baggage
  18. Skateboarding
  19. Christmas Tree Sales
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today

December 19, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters; Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Begin / Sadat Meeting / Peace Plan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polaroid Cameras; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Economy / General Motors Corporation Payments / Steel Price Hikes
  5. Oil / OPEC / Mexico
  6. Toys / Christmas Sales / Safety / Antique Auction / Star Wars"
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; British Sterling; Vise-Grip Tools; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Concord DL.)
  8. Lawsuits / Filipino Nurses / Dawson 5 / Rural Church Fires
  9. Other News: Untermeyer Death / US-Vietnam Talks / Iran-Saudi Relations
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Geritol; Minolta Cameras; Hamilton Beach Fryers.)
  12. Commentary (Mideast)
  13. Height and Weight
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Begin-Sadat Meeting / Israeli Peace Plan
  3. (Commercial: Mennen Skin Bracer; Tuborg Gold.)
  4. Michigan Nurses' Conviction Overturned
  5. General Motors Corporation / Engine Switch Payments
  6. Steel Price Hikes
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Kodak Cameras; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Carter / Tax Cut
  10. Oil Industry / OPEC Meetings / Prices
  11. (Commercial: Mercury Zephyr; General Electric Co., Inc. Food Processor.)
  12. Charities and Bbb
  13. Georgia / Dawson 5 Case / Church Burnings
  14. Mysterious Atlantic Blasts
  15. (Commercial: Amana Radarange; FTD.)
  16. Mideast and Israel / United States Policy and Jewish Lobby
  17. Pro Football / Playoff Controversy / Miami Dolphins
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Israeli Peace Plan / Begin-Sadat Mt-. / Interviews
  3. (Commercial: Sylvania Flash Cubes; Aris Gloves.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Fast Frank.)
  6. Steel Price Hike
  7. General Motors Corporation / Car Engine Switch Payments
  8. Oil Prices / OPEC
  9. US-Vietnam Relations / Conditions In Vietnam
  10. Lawsuits / Nurses Retrial / Dawson 5
  11. Robbery / Santa
  12. (Commercial: Speidel Watchbands; Dazey Donut Factory; Upcoming Item; Esoterica Dry Skin Treatment.)
  13. Segment 3 (Begin On Peace)
  14. (Commercial: Atari Electronic Games; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Upcoming Item; Puppy Choice.)
  15. Briefly: Carter-Ford Election / Brezhnev Birthday / European Drinking
  16. Israeli Journalists In Cairo
  17. Good Night

December 20, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Social Security Bill / Tax Cuts / Civil Servants
  4. Lance / Nbg Stock Sale
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  7. Weather / Midwest Snow / California Winds
  8. Energy / OPEC Meeting / Iowa Infrared Photos
  9. Mysterious Explosions Off East Coast
  10. Iran Earthquake
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Mennen Skin Bracer; Extra Strength Sinutab; Clorets.)
  12. Ballet in America
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aris Gloves; Polaroid Cameras; Presto Hotdogger; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  14. Mideast / Israeli-Egypt Defense Ministers / Begin-Sadat Talks
  15. South Africa / Apartheid / American Bus.
  16. Other News: Blair Arrest / Nixon Aides' Leaves
  17. Ford Visits White House
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Weizman-Gamasy Meeting / Israeli Peace Plan
  3. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold Beer; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Carter / Social Security Bill / Tax Cuts
  5. Ford
  6. Lance / Nbg Stock Sale
  7. Mitchell, Haldeman and Ehrlichman Furloughs
  8. Winter / Flu/ A-Texas
  9. Switzerland / Suspected Terrorists Arrested
  10. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Ford Ltd.)
  11. Illegal Aliens / Carter Plan
  12. Oil Industry / OPEC / Prices
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Yale / New President
  15. (Commercial: Hickory Farms; Polaroid Cameras.)
  16. Tennessee / Press Coverage of Governor's Finances / Blanton Reaction
  17. Blair Arrest / Cocaine Dealing Charges
  18. Weather / Midwest Snow / California Winds and Fire
  19. Iran Earthquake
  20. USSR Space Walk
  21. Indonesia / Prisoners' Release
  22. (Commercial: Halls Cough Drops; FTD.)
  23. US-Vietnam Talks
  24. Jewish Lobby
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Social Security Bill / Tax Reforms
  3. OPEC Meeting / Oil Price Debate
  4. Dollar Devaluation
  5. (Commercial: Di-Gel; Kodak Products.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Water Pik Water Filter.)
  8. Mideast / Weizman Talks / Begin Return
  9. US-Vietnam Talks
  10. Farmers' Strike
  11. Dam Inspection / Oregon
  12. Weather / Snow In Midwest and E.
  13. Lance / Nbg Stock Sale
  14. (Commercial: Sunbeam Electric Curler; Zenith Televisions; Upcoming Item; Polident.)
  15. Segment 3 (The UMW Gamble)
  16. (Commercial: Butterball Turkeys; Presto Hamburger Cooker; Upcoming Item; Polaroid Cameras.)
  17. Briefly: Earthquake / Economy / Mitchell
  18. Tennessee / Press Coverage of Gov. / Blanton Reaction
  19. Good Night

December 21, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC); Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Weather / California Winds and Fires / Midwest Snow
  4. Mystery Blasts
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Geritol.)
  6. Economy
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Wines; Vise-Grip Tools; Final Net.)
  8. Mideast / Weizman Talks
  9. South Africa Arrests / Rhodesia Raid and Recruit Training
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac; Nytol; Primatene; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Farm Strike
  12. Other News: Haldeman / Hughes and Moore / Christmas Trees and Lights
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Puppy Choice; Schweppes Mixers.)
  15. Commentary (Economy)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  3. Weather / W Coast Winds / Winter
  4. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  5. Economy / Carter Plan
  6. Cong. Energy Committee / Natural Gas Pricing Bill
  7. Ford / Canal Treaty / Carter Tax Cut Plan
  8. Social Security Act / Welfare Cheating Probe
  9. Carter / Expanded Air Service
  10. Haldeman Christmas Furlough
  11. Federal Dam Inspection Program / Georgia Damburst
  12. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  13. Mideast / Sadat / Israeli Peace Plan
  14. Brezhnev / Flu
  15. Oil Industry / OPEC and Oil Prices / United States Gasoline Consumption
  16. EPA / Air Pollution Improvement
  17. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  18. Texas / Farmers Strike
  19. Consumer Prices / Spendable Income
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Defective Christmas Tree Light Bulbs
  22. Illegal Aliens
  23. California Trash-Bag Murders /Kearney Guilty Plea
  24. Philippines Hostage Incident
  25. Italy / Catholic Priests' Strike
  26. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  27. Mysterious Blasts
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Sadat / Weizman Talks / Israeli Peace Plan / Dayan
  3. (Commercial: Polaroid, Preparation H.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  6. OPEC Meeting / Oil Price Freeze
  7. Economy Measures / Cong. and Energy Bill / Cost of Living
  8. Weather / California Winds and Fire
  9. Strikes / Farmers In Texas / Miners In Kentucky
  10. Secretariat / Offspring Racing
  11. (Commercial: Alpo; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; Butterball Turkeys.)
  12. Segment 3 (Security On The Cheap)
  13. (Commercial: Kodak Cameras; Water Pik Shower Massage; Upcoming Item; Di-Gel.)
  14. Briefly: Earthquake / Watergate Figs.' Leaves / Ford and Tax Cuts
  15. Christmas Shopping
  16. Good Night

December 22, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Louisiana Explosion
  4. Mideast / Peace Talks
  5. Vietnam Refugees in US
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sinex; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Christmas / Washington, DC / Energy
  8. Carter / Farmers Strike In Plains / Budget
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Presto Hamburger Cooker.)
  11. Mystery Blasts
  12. (Commercial: Homelite Chain Saws; Geritol; Nytol; Listerine.)
  13. Russian Flu
  14. Animal Crackers
  15. (Commercial: Bufferin; Vise-Grip Tools.)
  16. Master Phillips' Christening
  17. White House Christmas Cards
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Grain Elevator Explosions / Louisiana and Mississippi
  3. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Dazey Donut Maker.)
  4. Energy Bill / Cong. Committee / Carter / Budget
  5. (Commercial: Ford Futura; Rolaids.)
  6. Mideast / Peace Talks
  7. Philippines Siege Ends
  8. (Commercial: Fotomat.)
  9. Dollar Devaluation / American Servicemen Overseas
  10. Flu / USSR and Hong Kong
  11. Weather
  12. Radiation / Senate Committee Report
  13. EPA / Chemical Regulation
  14. Agriculture Department / Winter Wheat
  15. Steel Price Hike
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Mystery Blasts / NASA Outer Space Search Request
  18. (Commercial: Vaseline; Log Cabin Syrup and Pancake Mix.)
  19. Carter / Vietnam Refugees
  20. Illegal Aliens
  21. Leopard Cubs' Birth
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Louisiana Explosion
  3. Weather / California Winds Aftermath / Florida Cold
  4. (Commercial: Kodak Products; Alka-Seltzer.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  7. Mideast / Peace Talks
  8. Congress / No Energy Bill / Carter
  9. US Steel Price Hike
  10. Mystery Blasts
  11. Chicago-Cuba Tourist Flight
  12. Britain / Common Market / Johnny Walker Whiskey,
  13. (Commercial: Seal-A-Meal; Lanacane Bath Treatment; Upcoming Item; Water Pik.)
  14. Segment 3 (Letter Imperfect)
  15. (Commercial: Hold Cough Drops; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Upcoming Item; Presto Hotdogger.)
  16. Briefly: Humphrey / Carlucci / Russian Flu / India and Nuclear Tests
  17. Earmuff Anniversary
  18. Good Night

December 23, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Howard K. Smith (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Christmas Summit
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Rose Milk Lotion; Geritol,)
  6. Explosions / Louisiana, New York, Florida
  7. Mystery Blasts
  8. Preview
  9. (Commercial: Bufferin; Final Net Hair Spray; Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer; Mazda Autos.)
  10. Wallace Divorce
  11. Preview
  12. (Commercial: Gaines Puppy Choice; Oil of Olay; Homelite Saws; The Bell System.)
  13. Other News: Brezhnev / Ehrlichman / Mexico Gas / Coal Strike / Farm Strike
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: A-I Sauce; Cadillac Autos.)
  16. Commentary (Christian Religion)
  17. ABC News Troop Movements
  18. Good Night. Season's Greetings. Credits.
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1977
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Christmas Summit
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detector; Kodak Instant Camera.)
  4. Farm Strike
  5. OMB Director
  6. Explosions / Louisiana, New York
  7. (Commercial: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  8. Brezhnev / Neutron Bomb / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  9. Cambodia / Thailand
  10. Miami Beach Bombing
  11. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids Antacid.)
  12. Absent Without Leave Soldiers
  13. Ehrlichman Furlough
  14. Carter / Congress
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Sylvania Flash Bulbs; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  17. Coal Strike
  18. Illegal Aliens / Final Report
  19. Robber / Skateboard
  20. Good Night. Season's Greetings. "Evening News" staff filmed.
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1977
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Farm Strike
  3. Steel Industry Layoffs
  4. Fishing Industry / Quotas
  5. Economy
  6. (Commercial: Tootsie Rolls, Pops, and Drops Candies; Dazey Seal-A-Meal.)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Anacin.)
  9. Explosion / Louisiana
  10. Explosion / New York
  11. Ehrlichman Furlough
  12. Mideast / Christmas Summit
  13. Brezhnev / Weapon Reduction
  14. Pan American Airlines / Chinese Charity
  15. O'Hare / Baggage Pileup
  16. United Airlines/ Strike Averted
  17. Recording Error
  18. (Commercial: Chanel Cosmetics; Water Pik One-Step-At-A-Time Filters; Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer.)
  19. Segment 3 (Christianity In USSR )
  20. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Kodak Cameras; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)
  21. Christmas Card
  22. Credits
  23. Good Night

December 24, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today

December 25, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1977
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Mideast / Christmas Summit
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Mercury Autos.)
  5. Christmas In Plains
  6. Mideast / USSR
  7. Plane Hijack
  8. Post-Christmas Sale
  9. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  10. Sports
  11. Preview
  12. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Exxon; Upcoming Item; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  13. Chaplin Death
  14. Begin-Sadat Summit Report
  15. Good Night

December 26, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Sadat Begin Meeting / Reaction
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Sinex.)
  5. Hillside Strangler / Copycat Killings
  6. MX Missile Program
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Radio Shack and Realistic Headphones; General Tires; Rolaids; Listerine Lozenges.)
  8. Other News: Chaplin / Human Rights / NFL Playoffs
  9. Piracy / Asia Recording Ind. / St. Pierre and Smuggling
  10. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Woolite; Nytol.)
  11. Commentary (Inner City Troubles)
  12. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1977
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Begin-Sadat Summit
  3. (Commercial: Rose Milk Cream; Vicks' Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  4. Mideast / Arabs
  5. (Commercial: Tylenol; Sears, Roebuck and Company.)
  6. Los Angeles Killings
  7. Bombing / New York City
  8. (Commercial: Clorets; Tums Antacid.)
  9. Steel Prices / Imports
  10. Lance Bank Stock Sale
  11. Postal Service Finances
  12. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detector; Nytol.)
  13. Gifted Children / Education
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Sadat-Begin Meeting
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Lectric Shave; Upcoming Item; Seal-A-Meal.)
  4. Winter Weather
  5. Hillside Strangler / Copycat Killings
  6. Grain Silo Explosion
  7. Bergland / Farmers Strike
  8. Iowa Views of Heaven and Hell
  9. (Commercial: Correctol; Clorets; Upcoming Item; Heet.)
  10. Segment 3 (The Power and The Power)
  11. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee Blend; Nytol; Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Power Denture Adhesive.)
  12. Briefly: Brezhnev Health; China Earthquake; Football; Minsky
  13. Okoboji University
  14. Good Night

December 27, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Sadat and Dayan Interviews
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Moisturizer; Geritol.)
  5. Charity / Florida Incident
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Liquid Drano; Preparation H; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes; Sine-Off.)
  7. CIA / News Reporters
  8. Lance / Nbg Stock Sale / Carter Appointment of McIntyre As OMB Director
  9. Coal Strike / UMW Disunity
  10. Chrysler Recall
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: ITT; Hamilton Beach Donut Maker; Mellow Roast; Final Net.)
  13. Other News: Copter Crash / Church Unity / Hawks Death
  14. Disney Studios / Snow White's Birthday
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1977
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. House / CIA and American Journalism
  3. (Commercial: Amana Radaranges; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Carter / McIntyre As OMB Director / Lance / Nbg Stock Sale
  5. South Korean Influence Probe / Jaworski / Perjury Charge
  6. UFO's / White House Request / NASA
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; Duration.)
  8. Mideast / Sadat-Begin Talks
  9. France / Bombings / Carter Trip Security
  10. World Economy / Oecd
  11. Chaplin Death
  12. (Commercial: Martini and Rossi Wines; Hamilton Beach Irons.)
  13. Copter Crash
  14. California Rains
  15. Chrysler Recalls
  16. Lockheed-Machinists Agreement
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  19. Social Security Program
  20. Social Indicators Report
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1977
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Peace Moves
  3. (Commercial: Lanacane Bath Treatment; Exxon.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Gaines Puppy Choice.)
  6. Helicopter Crash
  7. Hawks Death
  8. Chaplin Funeral
  9. Colby / CIA / President
  10. McIntyre / OMB Director
  11. Car Recall
  12. Proxmire / New York City / Garbage Collection
  13. American Lifestyle / Census Bureau
  14. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Publishers' Clearing House Give-Away; Upcoming Item; Dazey Donut Factory.)
  15. Segment 3 (The Power and The Power)
  16. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Upcoming Item; Playtex Foundation Garments.)
  17. Briefly: New York City Arson Claims / Cochran Escapes
  18. 2 Day After Christmas
  19. Good Night

December 28, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Miller As Federal Reserve Chrm.
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Listerine Lozenges; Efferdent.)
  6. Louisiana Train Derailment
  7. Texas Grain Elevator Explosion
  8. Weather / California Rains / Forecasting
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes; Esoterica Dry Skin Treatment; Woolite; Final Net.)
  10. Mideast / Begin Plan
  11. Carter / For. Trip / Poland / Reasons
  12. Other News: Mitchell / Trade Deficit / Japan Trade Talks
  13. (Commercial: Schweppes Mixers; Sine-Off; Baker's Coconut; ITT.)
  14. Commentary (Inflation)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1977
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Carter / Miller / Federal Reserve Chrm.
  3. Carter / Interview
  4. (Commercial: Esoterica Dry Skin Treatment; Rolaids.)
  5. Mideast / Begin Peace Plan / Parliament / Sadat
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Fasteeth.)
  7. Texas Grain Elevator Explosion
  8. Hamburger Prices
  9. Carter / Demo. National Committee / White
  10. Mitchell Furlough
  11. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Ford Granada.)
  12. Illinois / New Criminal Code
  13. Massachusetts / Auto Insurance Innovation
  14. Balance of Trade
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Vaseline; Tums.)
  17. Social Security System
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1977
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Federal Reserve Appointment / Miller
  3. Carter Interview
  4. (Commercial: People Magazine; Correctol.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Radio Shack and Realistic Earphones.)
  7. Mideast / Begin Peace Plan / Sadat
  8. Texas Grain Elevator Explosion
  9. Trade Deficit
  10. Liquid Protein Diet / Congressional Hearings
  11. Cochran
  12. Mitchell Med. Furlough
  13. Dial-A-Joke
  14. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Hamilton Beach Electric Knife; Upcoming Item; Esoterica Dry Skin Treatment.)
  15. Segment 3 (Poland's Catholics)
  16. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Phillip's Milk of Magnesia; Upcoming Item; Polaroid Cameras.)
  17. Briefly: Hamburger Prices / Marijuana / National Democratic Committee Head
  18. Carter's First Year / Assessment
  19. Good Night

December 29, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (Warsaw, Poland)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Poland / Mideast
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Lectric Shave.)
  5. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes; Fresh Horizons Bread and ITT; Hamilton Beach Blenders; Budweiser.)
  7. Texas Grain Elevator Blast
  8. Sun Lamps / Safety Standard Proposals
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Pam; Final Net.)
  10. Economy / Miller Appointment To Federal Reserve
  11. Other News: Bowles and Furr Deaths
  12. Baryshnikov
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1977
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Carter / Mideast
  3. (Commercial: Vaseline; Clorets.)
  4. Carter / Poland
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Alpo.)
  6. Califano / Medical Research and Prisoners / Abortion / Smoking / Disc.
  7. House Probe / CIA-Jnlist. Involvement
  8. Ada / Senators' Voting For 1977
  9. Sun Lamp Safety
  10. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Electric Knife; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  11. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Return
  12. Federal Reserve / Miller Appointment / Operation
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Bowles Death
  15. Sex Pistols / Visas Denied
  16. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Sominex.)
  17. Mennonites / Texas Settlement Issue
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1977
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Warsaw, Poland); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Poland / Mideast
  3. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  6. Economy / Miller Appointment / Reaction / Dollar Devaluation
  7. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Return
  8. House Hearings / CIA-Jnlist. Involvement
  9. Brach Missing Person Case
  10. Most Hated Television Ads
  11. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Tootsie Rolls; Upcoming Item; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  12. Segment 3 (Help Yourself)
  13. (Commercial: Rose Milk Moisturizer; Mellow Roast; Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  14. Briefly: Sex Pistols / Bowles Death / Ford / Hotel Panora
  15. Good Night

December 30, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1977
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (Warsaw, Poland); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter Trip / Poland / Mideast / Polish Translation
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Geritol.)
  5. Carter Trip / Poland / Dissidents / Gierek / Mideast
  6. Mideast / Possible Carter-Sadat Meeting / Carter In Iran
  7. Hungary / Crown of St. Stephen
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes; Rabbit; Woolite; Sine-Off.)
  9. Economy / Figs. / Coal Strike
  10. Grain Elevator Safety
  11. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler
  12. State Department / Sex Pistols' Visas
  13. Flu and Hangovers
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Puppy Choice; Penney's; Commercial Credit; Liquid Drano.)
  16. Commentary (1977 Events)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1977
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Carter Trip / Poland / Mideast / Gierek
  3. (Commercial: Esoterica Dry Skin Treatment; Martini and Rossi Wines.)
  4. Carter / Poland / Translation Troubles / Mrs. Carter
  5. (Commercial: Sears; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Return
  7. Crown of St. Stephen
  8. Grain Elevator Safety
  9. Sex Pistols' Visas
  10. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Ford Ltd.)
  11. Economy / Indicators / Wall Street
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Indians / OPEC Advice
  14. Coal Strike
  15. Virginia Newspaper Publisher / Rape Victim Information
  16. Washington, DC / New Police Chief
  17. (Commercial: Primatene; Bell Telephone System.)
  18. New York City Outlook
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1977
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (Warsaw, Poland)
  2. Carter Trip / Warsaw Visit / Mideast
  3. Carter / Hussein / Shah of Iran
  4. (Commercial: Roots; Clorets.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Esoterica Lotion.)
  7. Coal Strike
  8. Grain Elevator Explosions and Fires
  9. Park / Influence Probe
  10. California Weather
  11. Strangler / EPA
  12. (Commercial: Polaroid 1 Step Cameras; Polident Denture Cleaner; Upcoming Item; Mellow Roast Coffee Blend.)
  13. Segment 3 (1977)
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Hamilton Beach Blender Plus; Upcoming Item; American Gas Association)
  15. Briefly: Sex Pistols / Ballet Accident / Anita Bryant
  16. Carter / Translation Problems
  17. Carter / Further Translation Problems
  18. Happy New Year; Good Night

December 31, 1977

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1977
  1. No broadcasts today

Specials

• December 20, 1977 - NBC Special - Trouble in Coal Country [21:00:30 - 21:58:30]
• December 28, 1977 - PBS Special - A Conversation with the President [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]

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