October 1978 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1978
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October 2, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (No Location Given); Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  3. San Diego Plane Collision
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Cadillac Eldorado.)
  6. Mideast Developments
  7. POPE'S DEATH
  8. Nicaragua
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Sanka; United Air Lines; General Tires.)
  10. Courts and Trials / Supreme Court Cases / Alabama Rape Trial
  11. Upcoming Item
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Litton Microwave Ovens; Natural Light Beer; Formula 44D Cough Syrup.)
  14. Califano / Tuition Tax Credit
  15. Income Tax Figs.
  16. Strikes / Railroad Workers / New York City Newspapers
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Audi 5000; Rolaids.)
  18. Canada Fuel Oil Fire
  19. Laguna Beach Landslide
  20. Pro Sports / Redskins and Carter / Yankees-Red Sox Game
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. San Diego Plane Collision
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Ford Fairmont.)
  4. Mideast Developments
  5. United States Spy Satellites
  6. London / Bulgarian Defector Deaths
  7. Rhodesia
  8. (Commercial: Amana Radarange; Anacin.)
  9. Pro Baseball / Yankees-Red Sox Playoff
  10. Canada Oil Refinery Fire
  11. Laguna Beach Landslide
  12. (Commercial: Rolaids; Buick Riviera.)
  13. Courts and Trials / Supreme Court Docket / Alabama Rape Trial
  14. Califano / Tuition Tax Credit
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  17. Campaign `78 / Alabama Republican Senate Race Switch / House's Texas Delegation
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass; Listerine.)
  4. San Diego Plane Collision
  5. Laguna Beach Landslide
  6. Califano / Tuition Tax Credit
  7. Bill Collection Harassment / FTC Investigation
  8. Supreme Court
  9. Pope John Paul Funeral
  10. Bergen Funeral
  11. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Sears; Upcoming Item; Geritol; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  12. Segment 3 (Ford Motors)
  13. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  16. Briefly: British Wages / Welfare Fathers / Marathon Swim
  17. Yankees-Red Sox Playoff Game
  18. Good Night

October 3, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (Rome, Italy); Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  3. Colorado Oil Refinery Explosions
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Puppy Choice Dog Food.)
  6. Supreme Court / Abortion / Physicians' Responsibility
  7. Senate / ERA Deadline Extension
  8. Carter / Public Works Bill / White House Intruder
  9. General Services Administration Corruption Probe
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wines; Zenith Televisions; Buick Riviera; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  11. Pope John Paul I Funeral
  12. Italy / Red Brigades Captures
  13. Mystery Attacks / Bulgarian Defectors
  14. CIA Official Death / Suicide
  15. New Jersey Soviet Spy Trial
  16. Upcoming Item
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Natural Light Beer; Whirlpool Dishwashers; "People" Magazine; Pepto-Bismol.)
  18. Harrises' Sentence / Hearst Kidnapping
  19. Rowe / Civil Rights Worker Murder Charges
  20. Ray / Marriage Report
  21. San Diego Plane Collision
  22. Marathon Swim Failure
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Cadillac.)
  25. Bergen Death
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wines; Swanson Frozen Dinners.)
  4. Carter / Public Works Bill / White House Lawn Incident
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  6. Rowe / Liuzzo Death
  7. Harrises' Sentences / Hearst Kidnapping
  8. Explosions / Colorado Oil Refinery / Minnesota Grain Elevator
  9. Rizzo / Third Term Efforts
  10. Marathon Swim Failure
  11. New York City Newspaper Strike / Post
  12. Economy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  15. Pope John Paul I Death
  16. Mystery Attacks / Bulgarian Defectors
  17. Paisley Death
  18. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Audi 5000.)
  19. Bergen Death
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Public Works Bill Veto / Water Projects
  3. (Commercial: Sears; Geritol.)
  4. Colorado Oil Refinery Explosions
  5. Paisley Death
  6. New Jersey Soviet Spy Trial
  7. Haig / American Forces In Europe
  8. Mideast Developments
  9. White House Grounds Intruder
  10. Harrises' Sentence / Hearst Kidnapping
  11. ERA / Deadline Extension
  12. Carter / Sex Discrimination In Federal Government
  13. Marathon Swim Failure
  14. (Commercial: General Tires; Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Gillette Products.)
  15. Segment 3 (Crime in the Coal Fields)
  16. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Amway.)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Anacin.)
  19. Briefly: New York City Newspapers / Pope / King Khalid / Japanese Gangsters
  20. Nebraska Fossilized Animal Discovery
  21. Good Night

October 4, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Pope John Paul I Funeral
  4. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motors; Ford Ltd; Jeno's Pizza.)
  6. ERA / Deadline Extension / Rescinding Movement
  7. South Korea Influence Probe / House Ethics Committee / McFall
  8. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Pope John Paul I Funeral
  3. (Commercial: Taylor Wines.)
  4. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  5. Rhodesia / Smith's United States Visit
  6. Turkey / United States Military Bases / Arms Embargo End
  7. (Commercial: Cadillac; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  8. ERA / Deadline Extension / Rescinding Proposal
  9. General Services Administration Corruption Scandal
  10. South Korea Influence Probe / House Ethics Committee / McFall
  11. Marseilles Shooting
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Roman Meal Bread.)
  13. Califano / Des and Cancer / Measles Elimination Plan
  14. Space Exploration / Skylab / Space Shuttle
  15. New Hampshire Bus-Car Collision
  16. Elderly and Hunger
  17. Economy
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Wear-Ever Cookie Maker.)
  20. Sports: Kissinger and Soccer / NFL Meeting / Dress Code / Baseball
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope John Paul I Funeral
  3. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  4. ERA / Deadline Extension / Rescinding Amendment
  5. Carter / Public Works Bill
  6. General Services Administration Scandal
  7. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Recruitment Practices
  8. Government Med. Programs / Organized Crime
  9. DES / Cancer
  10. Rhodesia / Smith Visit To US
  11. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  12. (Commercial: Duration; Cadillac Eldorado; Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea Collars; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  13. Segment 3 (Crime in the Coal Fields - Part II)
  14. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread.)
  17. Briefly: Economy / King Khalid / Duty-Free Items
  18. New York City Fireworks Display
  19. Good Night

October 5, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (No Location Given); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Public Works Bill / Veto Sustained
  4. Wholesale Prices / Economy
  5. Gen. Electric / Cox Bdcsting.
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Plymouth Horizon.)
  8. Submarine Theft Plot
  9. Beirut
  10. Egypt / New Cabinet
  11. Upcoming Item
  12. (Commercial: Chrysler Le Baron; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; A-1 Sauce; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  13. 1978 Elections
  14. 1978 Elections / Maine
  15. Upcoming Item
  16. (Commercial: Allerest Antihistamine; Wearever Super-Shooter Kitchen Tool; General Tires; Sanka.)
  17. Nobel Prize / Literature / Singer
  18. Newspaper Strike / Post Return
  19. Wynette Incident
  20. Unsafe Toys
  21. (Commercial: Mercury Marquis Auto.)
  22. Major League Playoffs / Baseball
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Syria / USSR
  3. Egypt / Cabinet
  4. (Commercial: Mercury Marquis Auto.)
  5. Public Works Bill / Veto Sustained
  6. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Roman Meal Bread.)
  7. Submarine Theft Plot
  8. Welfare Fraud / Detroit
  9. Wynette Incident
  10. Toy Safety
  11. Pneumonia Bacteria
  12. Major League Playoffs
  13. (Commercial: Dristan Nasal Spray; Buick Autos.)
  14. Def. Appropriations / Poll / Economy
  15. Wholesale Prices
  16. Strauss
  17. Fitzsimmons
  18. Newspaper Strike / New York Post
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Taylor Wines.)
  21. Test Tube Baby
  22. Sweden / Government Resignation
  23. Nobel Prize / Literature / Singer
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Public Works Bill / Veto Upheld
  3. Wholesale Prices / Economy
  4. (Commercial: Mercury Autos.)
  5. Lebanon
  6. Submarine Theft Plot
  7. Military Spending
  8. Bible Foils Shooting
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Gillette Products Contest; Upcoming Item; Doxidan Laxative; Chrysler Autos.)
  10. Segment 3 (Crime in the Coal Fields)
  11. (Commercial: Taylor Wines.)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: A-1 Sauce.)
  14. Briefly: Swedish Government / Test Tube Baby / Turkey-US
  15. Nobel Prize / Literature / Singer
  16. Good Night

October 6, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Peter Jennings (London, England)
  3. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Foods; Sanka; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  6. Employment Figs.
  7. ERA / Deadline Extension
  8. Farber Case / Supreme Court
  9. Cong. Action / Civil Service Reform / Tax Cut Bill
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Dodge Omni; Cella Wines; Murine; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  12. South Carolina Dam Collapse
  13. Drug Abuse / Heroin and Talwin
  14. Soviet Spy Trial
  15. Russian Flu
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; People Magazine; Dodge Aspen; Bayer Timed Release Aspirin; Wear-Ever Chicken Cooker.)
  17. Mideast Developments / Egypt
  18. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Gromyko
  19. Rhodesia / Smith and Sithole / United States Visit
  20. Catholic Church / Pope's Death / Shroud of Turin
  21. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Dodge Omni.)
  22. Baseball Playoffs / Yankees-Royals / Dodgers-Phillies
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  3. (Commercial: Dodge Diplomat; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Senate / Tax Cut Bill
  5. Farber Case / Supreme Court
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; IDS Financial Services.)
  7. Nuclear Power
  8. South Carolina Dam Collapse
  9. (Commercial: Dodge Diplomat; Miller Lite Beer.)
  10. ERA Deadline Extension / Senate Vote
  11. Federal Bankruptcy Law Compromise / Burger Lobbying
  12. Cholera / Louisiana Outbreak / Economic Effects
  13. Employment Figs.
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance.)
  16. Rhodesia / Zambia Border Reopening / Smith Trip To US
  17. Navy Plane Crash In Chile
  18. Cleveland Teachers Strike
  19. California State Supreme Court Justice Controversy / Bird
  20. Baseball Playoffs / Yankees-Royals
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Dodge Aspen.)
  4. ERA Deadline Extension / Senate Vote
  5. Cong. Action / Civil Service Reform / Tuition Tax Credit / Tax Cut
  6. Rhodesia / Smith United States Visit / Zambia Border Reopening
  7. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; General Tires.)
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wear-Ever Chicken Cooker; Dodge Saint Regis.)
  10. Farber Case / Supreme Court
  11. Chile / Navy Plane Crash
  12. South Carolina Dam Collapse
  13. Ohio Rape, Robbery and Kidnapping Trial / Split Personality Case
  14. Employment
  15. Congress / End To Air Fare and Route Regulation
  16. Penn Central Railroad
  17. Segment 3 Update / Synanon
  18. (Commercial: Michelin; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Audi 5000.)
  19. Briefly: Detroit Policewomen / Post Publication / Yankees
  20. Milking Scorpions
  21. Good Night

October 7, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1978
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October 8, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  3. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Sentry Insurance; Upcoming Item; Allerest.)
  4. Natural Gas Pricing Bill / Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
  5. Mushroom Ind. / Import Problems
  6. ERA Extension Deadline / Whittier College Students Project
  7. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Stove Top Stuffing; Upcoming Item; Beneficial Finance System.)
  8. Sports: Pro Football and Baseball / Davis Cup Tennis Competition
  9. Upcoming Item
  10. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Cadillac; Upcoming Item; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  11. Drug Use and Abuse / Heroin Substitute / T's and Blues
  12. Paisley Death
  13. London / Bulgarian Exiles' Deaths
  14. Good Night

October 9, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Senate / Tax Cut Measure
  4. Carter / Energy / Employment Bill / Mideast Peace Talks
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; General Tires.)
  7. Mideast Developments / Lebanon / Egypt-Israel Talks
  8. OPEC / Oil Refining, Transport and Chemical Bus.
  9. China, PR / Updating Weapons
  10. Vietnam Flooding
  11. Roman Catholic Church / Cardinals' Conclave
  12. Economy Item
  13. (Commercial: Dodge Diplomat; Souptime; Zenith Televisions; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  14. National Health Insurance
  15. DDT / No Cancer Link
  16. Emergency Cases and Deaths
  17. Betty Ford / Face Lift
  18. Deaths: Gilliam / Swenson / Brel
  19. Upcoming Item
  20. Economy Item
  21. (Commercial: Sanka; Minute Rice; Dodge Aspen; Oil of Olay.)
  22. Rhodesia / Smith / United States Visit
  23. Columbus Day
  24. Texas Fox Hunt
  25. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Diplomat; Budweiser Beer.)
  26. Commentary (Carter, Inflation and Political Future)
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Senate / Tax Bill / Energy Bills
  3. OPEC / Oil Refining and Trans.
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Dodge Omni.)
  5. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  6. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  7. National Health Insurance
  8. DDT / No Cancer Link
  9. Parachute Sailing Incident
  10. 1984 Olympics / Los Angeles
  11. San Diego Plane Collision
  12. Powell Hunger Strike / Prison
  13. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Dodge Omni Auto.)
  14. Smith Visit / Rhodesia
  15. Shroud of Turin
  16. New Pope Election
  17. Brel Death
  18. Gilliam Death
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Michelin Tires.)
  21. On The Road (National Road)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Shevchenko Affair / Companion's Revelations
  3. (Commercial: Dodge Saint Regis; Geritol.)
  4. Rhodesia / United States Visit By Smith and Sithole
  5. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  6. Mexico / Peasant Land Seizures
  7. OPEC / Oil Refining and Transport
  8. Senate / Tax Cut Proposal
  9. Health Costs / Senate Hearing
  10. Brel Death
  11. (Commercial: General Tires; Heet Analgesic; Upcoming Item; Carlo Rossi Wines; Dodge Saint Regis.)
  12. Segment 3 (Make No Little Plans)
  13. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee.)
  16. Briefly: Postal Contract / Mideast Talks / Boeing Payoffs / Energy Plan
  17. Gilliam Death
  18. Good Night

October 10, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Carter / Tax Cut Bill / Mideast
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Sanka.)
  7. Farber Case
  8. Trade / Imports / Ind. Study / United States Bus. Trip To Japan
  9. Strikes / VW Plant In New Jersey / Memphis Teachers
  10. Metcalfe Death
  11. Economy Item
  12. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Complete Denture Cleanser; Vicks Formula 44D.)
  13. Mideast Developments / Peace Efforts / Sadat and Arabs
  14. Rhodesia / Official Desegregation
  15. Economy Item
  16. (Commercial: Allerest; Litton Microwave Ovens; Doan's Pills; Hertz Car Rentals.)
  17. Warnke Resignation
  18. National Health Insurance
  19. Supreme Court / Massachusetts Vet Preference Practice / Juvenile Rights
  20. Women In Employment Market
  21. Upcoming Item
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Audi 5000; Rolaids.)
  23. McDonald's / Religious Rumor Troubles
  24. Baseball / World Series / Women In Locker Room
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Carter / Energy and Tax Bills
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Ford Thunderbird.)
  4. Mideast Developments / Lebanon / Sadat and Arabs
  5. Shevchenko Affair
  6. Soviet Spy Trial
  7. Warnke Resignation
  8. Rhodesia / Segregation Ended
  9. Uganda / United States Trade Embargo
  10. Italy / Red Brigades Shooting
  11. (Commercial: Puppy Choice Dog Food; Ex-Lax.)
  12. Metcalfe Death
  13. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Ace Hardware.)
  14. National Insurance Plan
  15. Vietnam Veterans / President Study
  16. Supreme Court / Vets Preference / Children's Rights
  17. Texas Convicted Murderer Hunger Strike
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Geritol; Amana Radarange.)
  20. New Food Stamp Regulations
  21. Campaign `78 / California Gov. Race / Jarvis
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Bill / Carter and Cong.
  3. Mideast Developments / Egyptian-Israeli Peace Talks
  4. (Commercial: Amway Products; Hertz Car Rentals.)
  5. Farber Case
  6. National Health Insurance
  7. Diggs Conviction
  8. Metcalfe Death
  9. CB Radios / Listening Shield Ban
  10. Warnke Resignation
  11. Rhodesia
  12. Shevchenko Affair / Carter
  13. (Commercial: Clorets; Wheaties Cereal; Upcoming Item; Audi 5000; Doan's Pills.)
  14. Segment 3 (Vitamin C)
  15. (Commercial: Souptime; Peerless Faucets.)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sine-Off Sinus Medicine.)
  18. Briefly: Teachers' Strike / Lebanon / Britain and China / World Series
  19. Campaign `78 / California Gov. Race / Jarvis
  20. Good Night

October 11, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Cong. Action / Humphrey-Hawkins, Ceta (Comprehensive Employment And Training Act) and Energy Bills
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  7. World Series / Dodgers / Gilliam Death
  8. Upcoming Item
  9. Economy Item
  10. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Puppy Choice Dog Food; Ford Ltd; Pepto-Bismol.)
  11. Shevchenko Affair
  12. Vietnam Veterans / Readjustment / No. In Prison / Florida Hostage Incident
  13. Mideast Developments / Egyptian-Israeli Peace Talks
  14. Iran / Demonstrations and Violence
  15. Economy Item
  16. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; General Tires; Budweiser Beer; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  17. Homosexual Rights / California / Prop. 6
  18. Chicago Bank Theft Update
  19. Sears / Wrench Inventor's Lawsuit
  20. McDonald's / Religious Rumor
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Riviera; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  22. Commentary (Senate Tax Proposal)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite
  2. Cong. Action / Energy Bill / Republican and Tax Bill
  3. (Commercial: Taylor Wines.)
  4. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  5. Iran / Demonstrations and Violence
  6. Uganda / United States Trade Embargo / Amin Reaction
  7. Shevchenko Affair
  8. Panama / Torrijos' Resignation
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; IDS Financial Service.)
  10. Crop Predictions
  11. Campaign `78 / New Jersey Senate Race / Tax Issue
  12. Sears / Inventor's Lawsuit
  13. Postal Contract
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Audi 5000.)
  16. Vietnam-Cambodia War
  17. Vietnam Veterans / Agent Orange Exposure Claims
  18. Appropriations Bills Delays / Government and Military Paychecks
  19. Florida / Vietnam Vet Hostage Incident
  20. New Pope Selection
  21. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  22. Gilliam Death / World Series
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Cong. Action
  4. Mideast Developments / Egyptian-Israeli Talks
  5. (Commercial: Taylor Wines.)
  6. Rhodesia / Smith United States Visit
  7. Shevchenko Affair
  8. Crop Report
  9. Sears / Inventor's Lawsuit
  10. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Anacin; Upcoming Item; Master Charge; Roman Meal Bread.)
  11. Segment 3 (Animal Rights)
  12. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; General Tires.)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  15. Briefly: Economy / Panama / Iran / Teachers' Strike / Electric Bagpipe
  16. Sanitation Engineers and Respectability
  17. Good Night

October 12, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Foreign Desk); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Egypt-Israel Peace Talks
  4. Ireland / Rhodesia / Uganda / Tanzania
  5. Economy Item
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Minute Rice.)
  7. Tax Cut Legislation
  8. Matters Before Cong.
  9. Upcoming Reports
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Mercury Marquis Auto.)
  12. Prime Rate
  13. Housing / Chicago / Low Interest Urban Loans
  14. Olympics / Los Angeles
  15. Cleveland / Teacher Strike
  16. Movies and Atoms
  17. Nobel Prize / Medicine
  18. Economy Item
  19. (Commercial: General Electric Televisions; Vick's Formula 44 Cough Medicine; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Nestle Souptime Soup.)
  20. Murder Attempt / Los Angeles / Snake
  21. Herrera Arrest / Heroin
  22. Farber Case
  23. Flood Case
  24. Upcoming Report
  25. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Bufferin Pain Reliever.)
  26. Face To Face / Economy and Republicans
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Egyptian-Israeli Talks / Lebanon
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Cong. Action
  5. Flood / Second Indictment
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  7. Synanon / Alleged Murder Attempt
  8. Farber Case
  9. Economy / Prime Lending Rate / Income and Pricing Predictions
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; Roman Meal Bread.)
  12. Scientific Discoveries / Atom Study / Genetic Research and Nobel Prize
  13. Rhodesia / Smith / United States Visit
  14. Uganda / Tanzania Invasion Claim
  15. Ireland / Train Bombings
  16. 1984 Olympics / Los Angeles
  17. (Commercial: Mercury Marquis Auto.)
  18. States' Growth Rate Projections
  19. North Carolina / Siamese Twins Operation
  20. Campaign `78 / Byron Death and Maryland Pol. Situation
  21. Shevchenko Affair
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast Developments / Egyptian-Israeli Talks
  4. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Cong. Action
  6. Navy Cruise Missile Troubles
  7. Shevchenko Affair
  8. Flood Indictment
  9. Synanon / Los Angeles Attorney Attack
  10. Nobel Med. Prize
  11. Economy
  12. Farber Case
  13. Papal Succession
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring; Upcoming Item; Taylor Wines.)
  15. Segment 3 (Minnesota Politics)
  16. (Commercial: Master Charge; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal.)
  19. Briefly: New York City Newspapers / South Africa / United States Growth / Northern Ireland Bombings
  20. Photographing Atom
  21. Good Night

October 13, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (Rome, Italy); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (NYC)
  3. Cong. Action
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  6. Papal Succession
  7. Mideast Developments / Lebanon
  8. Papal Succession
  9. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  10. Upcoming Item
  11. Economy
  12. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Oil of Olay; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Souptime.)
  13. Economy
  14. Brink's Truck Robbery
  15. Punk Rock Star Arrested / Murder Charges
  16. Ray Marriage
  17. Taylor / Throat Condition
  18. Cleveland Teachers' Strike
  19. Economy
  20. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; General Tires; Hartz Flea Collars; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  21. Cong. Action
  22. South Korea Influence Probe / House Action / Bayh
  23. Carter / Civil Service Reform Bill
  24. General Services Administration Corruption
  25. World Series / Locker Room Controversy
  26. (Commercial: Sanka; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  27. Commentary (Bureaucracy and Civil Service Reform Law)
  28. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Cong. Action
  3. Carter / Civil Service Reform / Cong. Lobbying
  4. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  5. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  6. Health / Hospital Costs / National Health Insurance
  7. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Zenith Televisions.)
  8. Mexico-US Heroin Smuggling / Herrera Arrest
  9. Kickapoo Valley Flood Control Project
  10. Government Bird Feeding Costs
  11. Discount Rate Incr.
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  14. Cong. Ethics Cmtes. and Cong. Action
  15. Tanker Grounding
  16. World Chess Championship
  17. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  18. Kertes' Photography
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1978
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Cong. Action / Carter
  3. Economy
  4. (Commercial: Master Charge; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Auto Workers Strike / Pennsylvania VW Plant
  6. Rattlesnake Attack Case / Synanon Members' Arrests
  7. South Korean Influence Probe / House Action
  8. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  9. World Chess Championship
  10. Taylor
  11. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Buick Riviera.)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Amway; Allerest.)
  14. Papal Succession
  15. Shroud of Turin / Scientific Tests
  16. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Sominex; Upcoming Item; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  17. Briefly: Ray Marriage / Civil Service Reform / Amin
  18. Autumn Leaves
  19. Good Night

October 14, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1978
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October 15, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

October 16, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Peter Jennings (Vatican City)
  3. Pope John Paul II
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Bell Telephone System.)
  6. Cong. Action / Effects
  7. Massachusetts Taxpayers' Revolt
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sanka; Stove Top Stuffing; Doan's Pills; Gen. Tires.)
  10. Soviet Spy Trial / Convictions
  11. San Diego Plane Collision
  12. General Services Administration Corruption
  13. Upcoming Item
  14. Economy
  15. (Commercial: FTD; Chevrolet; Total Cereal; Natural Light Beer.)
  16. Nobel Prize / Economics / Simon
  17. Rhodesia / Smith / Guerrilla Leaders / State Department
  18. Tanker Accident
  19. Dailey Death
  20. Disco Fever / Hong Kong
  21. Upcoming Item
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine; Nestle's Souptime.)
  23. Commentary (Tax Bill)
  24. Pope John Paul II / Carter Reaction
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  3. Pope John Paul II
  4. (Commercial: Mercury Marquis; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  5. Pope John Paul II
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Amana Radarange.)
  7. Mideast Developments / Egyptian-Israeli Peace Talks
  8. Rhodesia / Smith / Guerrilla Leaders Meeting
  9. Japan / Nuclear Freighter Controversy
  10. Soviet Spy Trial / Convictions
  11. (Commercial: Mersene Denture Cleanser; Ace Hardware.)
  12. Supreme Court / Skokie / Nazi March Issue
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. Campaign `78 / South Carolina House Race
  15. Nobel Prize / Economics / Simon
  16. (Commercial: IDS Financial Services; Continental Trailways.)
  17. Pope John Paul II / Polish-Americans' Reactions
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope John Paul II
  3. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Geritol.)
  4. Pope John Paul II
  5. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Total Cereal; Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
  6. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  7. Nobel Prize / Economics / Simon
  8. Cong. Action
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Supreme Court / Skokie / Nazi March Issue
  11. Dailey Death
  12. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  13. Briefly: Rhodesia / Senate Ethics / Total Cereal / Namibia Meeting
  14. Pope John Paul II / United States Visit As Cardinal
  15. Good Night

October 17, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC); Barbara Walters Report; Peter Jennings (Vatican City)
  3. Pope John Paul II
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Baker's Coconut.)
  6. Economy
  7. Canada / Postal Strike / Elections
  8. Campaign `78 / Colorado / Carter Issue
  9. Upcoming Item
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Hertz Car Rentals; Peerless Faucets; Total Cereal; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  12. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  13. General Services Administration Corruption / Solomon Interview
  14. Alcoholism / Government Report
  15. Anderson Medal
  16. Economy
  17. (Commercial: Jeno's Pizza; United Air Lines; Natural Light Beer; Kelly-Springfield and Kelly Tires.)
  18. Nobel Prizes / Physics / Chemistry
  19. Cleveland Teachers' Strike End / Effects
  20. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  21. World Series
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; Chrysler New Yorker.)
  6. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks / Lebanon
  7. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  8. Pope John Paul II
  9. World Chess Championship
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Chevrolet Caprice and Impala.)
  11. Vesco Affair / Kirbo and Hamilton
  12. Alcoholism in United States / Study / Chelsea
  13. Crime Rate In 1977
  14. (Commercial: Hertz Car Rentals; Anacin.)
  15. Davis / Citizenship Restoration
  16. Nobel Prizes / Chemistry and Physics
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Pope John Paul II
  4. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wines; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. Industrial Production
  8. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  9. Nobel Prizes / Physics and Chemistry
  10. Alcoholism in US
  11. Saccharin Use
  12. Davis United States Citizenship Restored
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Hertz Car Rentals; Upcoming Item; Amway; FTD Florists.)
  14. Segment 3 (Ian Smith's Fire Force)
  15. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Oster Kitchen Center; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. Briefly: Crime Report / Mrs. Bayh / Anderson / Philadelphia Fire
  17. New Drink Controversy
  18. Good Night

October 18, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Tom JARRIEL (DC)
  3. Economy / Carter Anti-Inflation Plan
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Economy / Income and Housing
  6. Economy
  7. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Sanka Coffee.)
  8. General Services Administration Corruption Developments
  9. Estes Finances Case / Guilty Plea
  10. Campaign `78 / Kansas Senate Race
  11. Ohio Qube Television System / FDA Hearings
  12. Upcoming Item
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Dowguard Coolant/Antifreeze; FTD Florists; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Total Cereal.)
  15. South Africa / Namibia Independence Issue
  16. Pope John Paul II
  17. Chess Championship / Karpov
  18. Plane Crashes / Tenerife / San Diego
  19. Kentucky Train Derailment
  20. Economy
  21. (Commercial: Souptime; Formula 44D Cough Syrup; Oil of Olay; Cella Wines.)
  22. Carter / Neutron Bomb
  23. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  24. Susan Ford / Engagement Announced
  25. World Series / New York Yankees
  26. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Audi 5000; Rolaids.)
  27. Commentary (Pope and Communism)
  28. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. United States Nuclear Weapons Developments / Neutron Bomb / Missile Bases
  3. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Regina Electrikbroom.]
  4. Economy / Personal Income
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Economy / Dollar Devaluation
  7. Arab Oil Embargo / Update and Outlook
  8. Housing Purchases, Building and Costs
  9. World Population
  10. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance.)
  11. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  12. Pope John Paul II
  13. Rhodesia
  14. Tenerife Plane Crash
  15. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Roman Meal Bread.)
  16. Maine Indians Land Claims / Agreement
  17. Mrs. Bayh / Cancer
  18. Susan Ford / Engagement Announced
  19. Chess Championship / Karpov
  20. Estes / Guilty Plea In Fraud Case
  21. (Commercial: Zenith Televisions; Chevrolet Malibu.)
  22. World Series / Yankees
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Neutron Bomb
  4. (Commercial: Oster Super Grill and Li'L Fritter; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Maine Indian Land Claims
  6. Tax Cut Bill / Kennedy / Veto Call
  7. Economy / Personal Income / Inflation Program / Housing Costs
  8. Pope John Paul II
  9. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  10. Annapurna Climb / American Women
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Malibu; Pepto-Bismol; Upcoming Item; Master Charge; Anacin.)
  12. Segment 3 (Ian Smith's Fire Force)
  13. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners.)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Black and Decker Saws.)
  16. Briefly: Ford / Tenerife Crash / Flood / Presley Plane
  17. Championships / Chess / World Series
  18. Good Night

October 19, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  3. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  4. Carter / Anti-Inflation Plan
  5. Economy
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Baker's Coconut.)
  7. Firestone 500 Radial Tire Recall Issue
  8. California Air Force Plane Crash
  9. Upcoming Item
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Glass Plus; Bell Telephone System; AMC Concord; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  12. Rhodesia / Zambia Raid
  13. South Africa / Namibia Independence
  14. China, PR / Relations With West
  15. Pope John Paul II / Elec. / Appointments
  16. Annapurna / Women's Climb
  17. Economy
  18. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; General Tires; Michelob Beer; Total Cereal.)
  19. Carter / Tax Returns Controversy
  20. General Services Administration Corruption Issue
  21. Amy Carter's Birthday Party
  22. Michigan Shooting Spree
  23. Diploma Recall At Unc
  24. Rockefeller As Small Busman. / Art Catalog
  25. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Minute Rice.)
  26. World Series
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Health / Cancer / Muscular Dystrophy Blood Test
  5. Army / Nerve Gas Project
  6. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Amana Radarange.)
  7. Rhodesia / Mozambique and Zambia Raids
  8. South Africa / Namibia Independence Elections
  9. Pope John Paul II / Coronation
  10. Air Force Plane Crash
  11. Carter Administration / Vesco Affair / Kirbo
  12. New York Yankees' Homecoming
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Formula 44D Cough Medicine.)
  15. Campaign `78 / California Gov. Race
  16. Flood / Court Plea
  17. Airline Deregulation / Civil Aeronautics Board Unused Routes Giveaway
  18. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Miller Beer.)
  19. On The Road (Corn Palace)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks / Lebanon
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Audi 5000; Roman Meal Bread.)
  6. Cancer Study / Lung Cancer In Women
  7. Air Force Plane Crash
  8. Chemical Weapons / Carter Administration
  9. South Africa / Namibia Elections Issue
  10. Rhodesia / Zambia Air Raid
  11. Uganda Killings
  12. Massachusetts Tax Protest
  13. Campaign `78 / California Gov. Race
  14. Upcoming Item
  15. (Commercial: Master Charge; Weyerhaeuser Products; Upcoming Item; Buick Electra; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  16. Segment 3 (The Mother's Milk of Politics)
  17. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: FTD Florists.)
  20. Briefly: Vatican / Inflation / Diploma Recall
  21. Yankees' Homecoming
  22. Houston Rockets and Free Chicken
  23. Good Night

October 20, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Firestone Tires Recall
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  8. Carter / Tax Discrepancy
  9. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  10. ACDA / Appointment / Seignious
  11. Rhodesia / Smith / Nkomo
  12. Backfire Bomber
  13. Pope John Paul II
  14. Nilsson Death
  15. Climbers' Protest
  16. Economy
  17. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Maxwell House Coffee; Doan's Pills; Zenith Television.)
  18. Young Death
  19. Mississippi / Senate Election
  20. Economy
  21. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Nestle Souptime; General Tires; Bufferin.)
  22. Olympic Games / Los Angeles, California
  23. Waldrep Paralysis
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AMC Concord; Sanka Coffee.)
  25. Commentary (Conservative Republican Politics)
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Stock Market / Economy
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Audi Autos.)
  4. Mideast Peace Talks
  5. Lebanon
  6. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  7. Rhodesia
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Brim Coffee.)
  9. Malpractice Award
  10. United States Health Costs
  11. San Diego Plane Collision / Controllers
  12. (Commercial: Bufferin Pain Reliever; Baker's Coconut.)
  13. Firestone Tire Recall
  14. Minnesota Politics
  15. Carter / Taxes
  16. ERA
  17. (Commercial: Ford Pinto; Florida Orange Growers.)
  18. Pope / Cmnsm. / Poland
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  3. Mideast Developments / Arms Sales
  4. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Florida Orange Juice.)
  5. Economy / Carter Guidelines
  6. Economy / Poll
  7. North Dakota / Medical Cost Control Measure
  8. Dollar / Stock Market Report
  9. Firestone Tire Recall
  10. ERA / Carter
  11. Poll / Carter / Cong.
  12. Rhodesia / Smith / Nkomo
  13. Pope John Paul II / Poland
  14. (Commercial: Amway; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Upcoming Item; Nestle Souptime; Geritol.)
  15. Segment 3 (The Church of Rome)
  16. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; General Tires; Upcoming Item; Master Charge.)
  17. Briefly: Seignious / Vance / Beirut
  18. Nelson's Column Protest
  19. Good Night

October 21, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

October 22, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

October 23, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  3. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Birdseye San Francisco Style Vegetables.)
  6. Economy / Inflation Guidelines
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Kimball Keyboard Instruments; Radio Shack CB Radio; General Tires; Cella Wines.)
  9. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks
  10. China, PR-Japan Agreement
  11. Cambodia / Vietnam
  12. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  13. Pope John Paul II
  14. Economy
  15. (Commercial: Bufferin; Ford Thunderbird; Dentu-Creme; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  16. Westinghouse Corp. Bribes
  17. General Services Administration / Bribery
  18. The Buck Stops Here Discotheque
  19. Campaign `78 / New Jersey
  20. Maine / Indian Land Claims
  21. Maybelle Carter / Death
  22. Fashions / California
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Budweiser Beer; Top Choice Dog Food.)
  24. Commentary (Carter Inflation Guidelines)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  4. Economy / Inflation Guidelines
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Bufferin.)
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Talks / Vance / Europe
  8. China, PR-Japan Treaty
  9. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  10. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  11. Asbestos
  12. Remington Settlement
  13. Election `78 / Kennedy
  14. Election `78 / McFall-Shumway
  15. Westinghouse Bribes
  16. Chelsea
  17. Maybelle Carter / Death
  18. (Commercial: Geritol; Tums.)
  19. Clown Jack Thum
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  3. (Commercial: Contac Junior; Oster Kitchen Center Food Processor.)
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Vance
  5. Cambodia / Vietnam
  6. China, PR-Japan Treaty
  7. Westinghouse Bribes
  8. Election `78 / Kennedy
  9. Election `78 / New York
  10. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  11. Australia / Missing Pilot
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Radio Shack Realistic Radio Cassette Recorder; Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens.)
  13. Segment 3 (Wages, Prices and Inflation)
  14. Segment 3 Update (Productivity)
  15. Interest Rate Increase
  16. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Buick Riviera.)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16.)
  19. Maybelle Carter / Death
  20. Briefly: Dollar / Rhodesia / Keith Richards
  21. Pope John Paul II
  22. Good Night

October 24, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson (Los Angeles, California)
  3. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  4. Gas Explosion / Texas
  5. Boardwalk Fire / Atlantic City
  6. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  7. Economy
  8. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44; Budweiser Beer.)
  9. Economy / Carter Inflation Speech
  10. Airline Deregulation
  11. Berrellez Trial
  12. Westinghouse / Bribes
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Ford Ltd Country Squire; Bell System; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  15. Eilberg
  16. Brooke / Finances
  17. Face To Face (James Abourezk)
  18. Economy
  19. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Doan's Pills; Cella Wines; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  20. Mideast Developments / Peace Treaty
  21. Pope John Paul II
  22. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Vance
  23. Jascalevich Trial / Farber
  24. (Commercial: Baker's Angel Flake Coconut; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  3. Gas Explosion
  4. Boardwalk Fire
  5. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Florida Orange Juice.)
  6. Economy / Carter Speech
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Kimball Pianos; Wheaties Cereal.)
  9. Eilberg Indictment
  10. Brooke / Finances
  11. ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) / Westinghouse
  12. New Drug
  13. Heart Disease
  14. (Commercial: General Electric Televisions; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Mideast Developments / Peace Treaty / Syria-Iraq
  16. Iran / Protests
  17. Special Interest Groups
  18. Election `78 / Texas
  19. Airline Deregulation
  20. Hospital Costs
  21. Lion Attacks
  22. (Commercial: Primatene Mist; Zenith Televisions.)
  23. Jascalevich Trial / Farber
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  3. Lion Attacks
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Geritol.)
  5. Economy / Carter Guidelines
  6. Airline Deregulation
  7. OSHA / Rules
  8. Heart Disease
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Oster Food Processor.),
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Florida Orange Juice; ITT.)
  12. Joshua Eilberg Indictment
  13. Brooke / Finances
  14. Billy Carter / Lance Loans
  15. Jascalevich Trial / Farber
  16. Westinghouse / Bribes
  17. Levittown, New York / School Sit-In
  18. Pope John Paul II
  19. (Commercial: Mersene Denture Cleanser; Amway; Upcoming Item; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  20. Briefly: Keith Richards / China (R) / Israel / Syria-Iraq
  21. Gas Explosion
  22. Good Night

October 25, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Economy /Carter Inflation Plan
  4. Thanksgiving Turkeys
  5. Economy
  6. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Brim Coffee.)
  7. Economy / Carter Inflation Plan
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Oven; General Tires; Zenith Television; Natural Light Beer.)
  10. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  11. Carter / Tax Discrepancies
  12. Brooke / Finances
  13. Economy
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; United Airlines; Minute Rice; Top Choice Dog Food.)
  15. Mideast Developments / Peace Treaty
  16. Syria / Iraq
  17. Pope John Paul II
  18. Schlesinger
  19. Pan Am Route
  20. Mikoyan Funeral
  21. Bomb Scare
  22. Remington Rifles
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Desenex Athletes Foot Remedies.)
  24. Commentary (Carter Inflation Plan)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Carter Inflation Speech
  3. Dollar Decline
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Ford Ltd Country Squire.)
  6. Mideast Developments / Peace Treaty
  7. Great Britain / Zambia
  8. Canada / Postal Strike
  9. Pan Am / USSR Flight
  10. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Mazola Margarine.)
  11. Lance / Carter Testimony
  12. Carter / Tax Discrepancies
  13. Brooke / Finances
  14. Rabies Death
  15. (Commercial: Buick Electra Park Ave.; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  16. Election `78 / Michigan / Proposal H
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; Vicks Formula 44D.)
  18. Pacific Southwest Airlines Airplane Crash
  19. Los Angeles, California / Fires
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Carter Inflation Plan
  3. Gold / Dollar
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Master Charge.)
  5. Mideast Developments / Peace Treaty
  6. Brooke / Finances
  7. Lance / Carter Testimony
  8. Federal Election Commission / Chairmanship Dispute
  9. Airline Deregulation
  10. (Commercial: General Tires; Ex-Lax; Upcoming Item; Audi 5000; Radio Shack CB Radio.)
  11. Segment 3 (San Diego Airplane Crash)
  12. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Chevrolet Monza.)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing.)
  15. Briefly: Iran / Teng Hsiao-Ping / Pope John Paul II
  16. Maybelle Carter Funeral
  17. Good Night

October 26, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Mideast Developments / Israel / West Bank Settlements
  4. Nobel Peace Prize
  5. Economy
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Birdseye San Francisco Style Vegetables.)
  7. Carter / Tennessee / Florida
  8. Florida / Legalized Gambling
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Audi 5000; Budweiser Beer; Oil of Olay; Desenex Athlete's Foot Remedies.)
  11. Ethics Bill
  12. Government Workers' Overtime Cheating
  13. San Diego Plane Crash
  14. Tucson, Arizona / Plane Crash
  15. Climbers' Deaths
  16. Economy
  17. (Commercial: Bell System; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Rolaids; Kitchen Aid Trash Compactor.)
  18. Economy / Dollar
  19. Pope John Paul II / Giscard D'Estaing
  20. Smallpox
  21. Upcoming Item
  22. (Commercial: Bakers Angel Flake Coconut; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  23. Pro Football Cheerleaders
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Israel / West Bank Settlements
  3. Syria / Iraq
  4. Pope John Paul II
  5. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Desenex Athlete's Foot Remedies.)
  6. Economy / Carter Inflation Plan
  7. Balance of Trade
  8. Economy / Dollar
  9. Carter / Tax Bill
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  12. Tucson, Arizona / Plane Crash
  13. MX Missile Deployment
  14. Canada / Postal Strike
  15. (Commercial: Lite Beer; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  16. California / Proposition 6 / Homosexuality
  17. Califano
  18. Public Transportation
  19. Woman Climber
  20. (Commercial: Bufferin; Roman Meal Bread.)
  21. Ethics Bill
  22. General Accounting Office / Overtime Pay
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments / Israel / West Bank Settlements
  3. Syria / Iraq
  4. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Heet Arthritis Rub.)
  5. Tucson, Arizona / Plane Crash
  6. Economy / Trade Deficit / Dollar
  7. Economy / Carter Inflation Plan
  8. MX Missile Deployment
  9. Tennessee / Carter
  10. Campaign `78 / Massachusetts
  11. Upcoming Item
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Black and Decker Workmate; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Master Charge.)
  13. Segment 3 (High Cost of Running)
  14. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Oster Electric Supergrill and Li'L Fritter.)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Geritol.)
  17. Briefly: Typhoon / Brezhnev / Westinghouse / Cab
  18. Welfare System / Glen Stevens
  19. Good Night

October 27, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1978
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (New York City); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Mideast Developments / Nobel Peace Prize
  3. Economy
  4. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; AMC Concord D/L Auto.)
  5. Economy / Consumer Price Index / Budget / Unemployment
  6. Meat Prices
  7. Program Announcement
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Giacobazzi Wines; Wheaties Cereal; General Tires; Desenex Athletes' Foot Remedies.)
  10. Reconnaissance Plane Rescue
  11. San Diego Plane Crash Hearings
  12. Oil Rig Collapse
  13. Woman Climber
  14. Economy
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Minute Rice; Top Choice Dog Food; Buick Turbo V-6 Model Cars.)
  16. Westinghouse / Uranium Contracts
  17. California / Proposition 5
  18. Upcoming Item
  19. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Bell System.)
  20. Commentary (Nobel Peace Prize)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Nobel Peace Prize
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Kimball Pianos.)
  4. Economy / Consumer Price Index / Housing Costs
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Chrysler New Yorker.)
  8. Economy / Gasoline Octane Levels
  9. Berster Conviction
  10. (Commercial: Delta and Delex Faucets; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Election `78 / Massachusetts
  12. Patrol Plane Rescue
  13. Sub Tender Robbery
  14. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance Company.)
  15. Richard Wagner Auction
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Nobel Peace Prize
  3. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Carlo Rossi Wines; Upcoming Item; Amway.)
  4. Economy / Cost of Living
  5. Economy / Tuition Costs
  6. Humphrey-Hawkins Bill
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Master Charge; Doxidan Laxative.)
  9. Patrol Plane Rescue
  10. Decision `78 / Texas
  11. North Korea / DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Tunnel
  12. Webster / USSR Spies
  13. (Commercial: Oster Osterizer; Doan's Pills; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  14. Briefly: Cleveland / Hamilton Jordan / Common Market
  15. Woman Climber
  16. NASA Rocket
  17. Good Night

October 28, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

October 29, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

October 30, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  3. Economy / Dollar / Gold
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Economy
  6. Economy
  7. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Baker's Angel Flake Coconut.)
  8. USSR Spies Conviction
  9. Cuba / USSR Jets
  10. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  11. Program Announcement
  12. Iran / Protests
  13. Uganda
  14. Patrol Plane Crash
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Natural Light Beer.)
  17. Las Vegas, Nevada / Kidnapping
  18. Truck Explosion
  19. Cuyahoga Investigation
  20. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Doan's Pills; Buick Riviera; Minute Rice.)
  21. Carter / News Conference
  22. Supreme Court / Parking Tickets
  23. General Services Administration Audit / Computer Sciences Corp.
  24. North Dakota / Measure 4
  25. Air Collision Close Call
  26. Hurricane Kendra
  27. Halloween
  28. (Commercial: Bolla Valpolicella Wines; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  29. Commentary (US Dollar Decline)
  30. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. USSR Spies Conviction
  3. Patrol Plane Crash
  4. Cuba / USSR Jets
  5. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Zenith Televisions.)
  6. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  7. Iran / Strikes
  8. Rhodesia
  9. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Amana Refrigerators.)
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. Supreme Court / Abortion Case
  13. Campaign `78 / Illinois
  14. Bus Accident
  15. (Commercial: Geritol; Buick LeSabre.)
  16. Cuyahoga Raising
  17. Football Injuries
  18. Air Collision Close Call
  19. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  20. Halloween
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Dollar / Gold
  3. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  5. Cuba / USSR Jets
  6. USSR Spies Sentencing
  7. Fresh Air
  8. Decision `78 / Illinois
  9. Upcoming Item
  10. (Commercial: Polident Denture Adhesive; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Bell and Howell Movie Cameras.)
  11. Segment 3 (The 1 1/2-Party System)
  12. (Commercial: General Tires; Ex-Lax; Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile.)
  13. Supreme Court / Parking Tickets
  14. Los Angeles, California / Brush Fires
  15. Briefly: Iran / Air Collision / Halloween
  16. Delta Blues Festival
  17. Good Night

October 31, 1978

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  3. Economy / Inflation Program / AFL-CIO
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Economy / Interest Rate / Dollar / Gold
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Minute Rice.)
  8. Mideast Developments / Peace Negotiations
  9. Iran / Strikes
  10. China, PR / Schlesinger
  11. South Korea
  12. Uganda / Tanzania
  13. Economy
  14. (Commercial: Oster Kitchen Center; Natural Light Beer; Wonder Bond Glue; General Tires.)
  15. Cleveland, Ohio / City Council Indictments
  16. South Carolina / Senate Election
  17. General Services Administration / Atlanta Building Construction
  18. Economy
  19. (Commercial: Glass Plus; Dentu-Creme; Ford Ltd; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  20. Supreme Court / "60 Minutes" / Pension Plans
  21. Arthritis
  22. Economy
  23. (Commercial: United Airlines; Total Cereal.)
  24. Whooping Cranes
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Stock Market Report / Dollar
  3. Economy / Inflation Program
  4. Railroad Freight Rate
  5. (Commercial: Wrigley's Freedent Gum; AMC Spirit D/L Auto.)
  6. Iran / Oil Strike
  7. Mideast Developments / Peace Negotiations
  8. Uganda / Tanzania
  9. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Miller Beer.)
  10. Arthritis
  11. Campaign `78 / North Carolina
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  13. Supreme Court / Pension Plans / "60 Minutes"
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Audi 5000.)
  15. Perpetual Motion Machine
  16. Satellite Television
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Inflation Program / AFL-CIO
  3. Stock Market Report / Prime Interest Rate / Oil Imports
  4. (Commercial: Oster Fondue and Creperies; Total Cereal.)
  5. Iran / Oil Strike
  6. Nicaragua / Sandinista Guerrillas
  7. Mideast Developments / Peace Negotiations
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Toronado; Birdseye New England Style Vegetables; Upcoming Item; Gallo Wines; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  9. Segment 3 (Newspaper Automation)
  10. (Commercial: Amway; Icy Hot Arthritis Remedy; Upcoming Item; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  11. Nixon
  12. Election `78 / New Jersey
  13. Briefly: Talmadge / Uganda / China, PR
  14. Stadium Card Stunt
  15. Halloween
  16. Good Night

Specials

• October 27, 1978 - ABC Special - Anti-Inflation Policy: The Opposition View [22:30:00 - 22:58:30]
• October 30, 1978 - ABC Special - Terror In The Promised Land [19:00:00 - 19:57:00]

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