February 1978 Broadcast Index

Evening News

February 1, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 1, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Israeli Oranges and Settlements / Cairo Talks
  4. Southern Africa / Rhodesia Talks / South African Students
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vaseline; Michelob.)
  6. Vietnam / Spy Case / Cambodia War
  7. Canal Treaty / Carter Speech / Senate Head Count
  8. Carter / Arms Sales Cuts
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United Air Lines; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Oil of Olay; Mellow Roast.)
  10. Winter `78 / Ohio Coal Shortage
  11. Canada / USSR Satellite
  12. Brezhnev / Public Appearance / Flu
  13. Teamsters Pension Fund / Labor Department Lawsuit
  14. Polanski Sentencing Flight
  15. Vietnam Spy Case
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Alarms; Cadillac; Rolaids; Listerine.)
  18. Commentary (Israeli Settlements)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 1, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Teamsters Pension Fund / Labor Department Lawsuit
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Total.)
  4. Mideast / Israeli Settlements and Poison Oranges / Sadat-Carter Meeting
  5. Rhodesia Talks / Malta Meeting / Smith
  6. Military Weapons / B-1 Bomber / For. Arms Sales
  7. Carter / Canal Treaty Speech
  8. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Coronet Bathroom Tissue.)
  9. Polanski Sentencing Flight / Begelman and Columbia Pictures Case
  10. Vietnam Spy Case
  11. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Food Processor; Roman Meal Bread.)
  12. Filipino Nurses Poisoning Case
  13. Georgia Laetrile Trial
  14. Space Exploration / Downed USSR Satellite / Skylab
  15. Carter Budget / Rivlin
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Metamucil; Orabrite.)
  18. Kepone Poisoning / New Drug Treatment
  19. Losing Streak Broken
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 1, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Teamsters Pension Fund / Labor Department Lawsuit
  3. Mideast / Israeli Settlements and Poison Oranges / Cairo Talks
  4. (Commercial: Roman Meal; General Motors.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Lanacane Lotion.)
  7. Canal Treaty / Senate Head Count / Carter Speech
  8. Vietnam Spy Case
  9. Carter / For. Arms Sales
  10. Russian Flu
  11. Winter `78
  12. Filipino Nurses Case
  13. Canada / USSR Satellite
  14. (Commercial: Cadillac; Dentu-Creme; Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  15. Segment 3 (US vs. Teamsters)
  16. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Upcoming Item; American Gas Association)
  17. Briefly: Polanski / B-1 Bomber
  18. Necktie Styles
  19. Good Night

February 2, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Auto Industries / Small Car Fire Hazards / Chrysler Recalls and Sales
  4. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; Seal-A-Meal; Dristan.)
  5. Space Exploration / USSR Satellite / Skylab
  6. Winter `78 / Ohio River Ice Jam
  7. Energy / Coal Strike End Possible / Gas Space Heaters
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vaseline; Mayflower Moving Company; Taster's Choice; Final Net.)
  9. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / College Desegregation Plans
  10. Mideast / Sadat Carter Meeting / Israeli Settlements Issue
  11. Brown / Future Def. Budgets
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Bell Telephone System; United Air Lines; Michelob.)
  14. Other News: Israel and Poison Oranges / Hearst / Chicago Newspaper
  15. Television Coverage In Congress / Senate and Canal Treaty Debate / House Cameras
  16. Top Stories
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Canada / USSR Satellite / Radioactive Fragment
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Emery Air Freight Corp.)
  4. Mideast / Sadat Carter Meeting / Peace Initiative / Israeli Oranges
  5. (COMMERCIAL: Home Ins. Company; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  6. Carter / Marston Affair / Growth and Economy Conference / Canal Treaty Speech
  7. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / College Desegregation Plans
  8. Brown / Defense Budget
  9. Coal Strike / End Possible / Supply Shortages
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  11. Rhodesia / Owen
  12. Nicaragua / Political Unrest
  13. Marijuana Smuggling / Operation Snowbird
  14. Benzene Regulations
  15. Polanski In Paris
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Granada Ess.)
  18. Westmoreland / Vietnam War
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 2, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Coal Ind. / Strike End Possible / Shortages
  3. (Commercial: Metamucil; Grand Prix.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Food Processor.)
  6. Def. Budgets / Brown
  7. Postal Service Report
  8. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / College Desegregation Plans
  9. Mideast / Carter / Sadat Trip / Algiers Meeting
  10. Vietnam Spy Case / Thi
  11. Space Exploration / USSR Satellite / Salyut 6 Refueling / Skylab
  12. (Commercial: Triscuit Wafers; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Upcoming Item; Kraft Cheese.)
  13. Segment 3 (Human Rights)
  14. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Sylvania Televisions; Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine.)
  15. Briefly: Hearst / Polawski / Poisoned Oranges / Park / Ohio Ice Jam
  16. California Jogging Controversy
  17. Good Night

February 3, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Frank Reynolds (New York City); Peter Jennings (London, England); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Sadat-Carter Talks / Hardliners' Meeting
  4. Vietnam Spy Case / United Nations Ambassador
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sominex.)
  6. Unemployment Figs. / Blacks' Plight
  7. Coal Strike
  8. Cosmetic Contents / Health Dangers / Cong. Hearing
  9. Auto Safety / Government Tests
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ziploc, Handi-Wrap and Dow Chemical Company; Dazey Donut Maker; Cadillac; Contac Junior)
  11. Hollywood Scandals / Columbia and Begelman / Polanski
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United Air Lines; Taster's Choice; American Gas Association; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  13. European Winter / Avalanches
  14. Nicaragua / Political Unrest
  15. China, PR / Cultural Relaxations
  16. Nixon / Allen
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Sinex; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Commentary (Sadat and Mideast Peace)
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Sadat-Carter Talks
  3. (Commercial: General Motors; Orabrite.)
  4. Vietnam Spy Case / United Nations Ambassador
  5. Nicaragua / Political Unrest
  6. (Commercial: Total; Miller Lite.)
  7. Coal Strike / Violence Negotiations
  8. Marston Affair / Delay of Other Appointment
  9. Armed Forces Weaponry / Army Tank / Navy Missile
  10. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; The Potato Board.)
  11. Cosmetics Ind. / Health Risks / Cong. Hearing
  12. Gorilla Death
  13. European Winter / Avalanches
  14. Mondale
  15. Economy / Unemployment / Auto Sales
  16. Investment Fraud / Fake Better Business Bureau Phone Number
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  19. Time, Inc., Purchase of Washington (Washington, DC) Star
  20. On The Road (Sleighing)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 3, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam Spy Case / United Nations Ambassador
  3. Mideast / Sadat-Carter Talks
  4. (Commercial: Cool Whip; Playtex Bras.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Heet.)
  7. Unemployment Figs.
  8. Coal Strike / Negotiations
  9. Winter `78 / Ohio River Ice Jam
  10. Marston Affair / Bell / Dash
  11. Navy / Cruise Missile Tests
  12. Nicaragua / Political Unrest
  13. Washington Star Sale To Time, Inc.
  14. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System.)
  15. Segment 3 (Hanoi Today)
  16. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Hamilton Beach Food Processor; Upcoming Item; Lanacane.)
  17. Briefly: San Salvador / Leber Firing / McCloskey / Japan
  18. Christian Night Club
  19. Good Night

February 4, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 4, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 4, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 4, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

February 5, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 5, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 5, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Sadat Carter Meeting
  3. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Shell Oil Company.)
  4. Vietnam Spy Case / United Nations Ambassador
  5. Coal Strike
  6. Jackson / Natural Gas Pricing
  7. Nevada Plane Crashes
  8. Klein Kidnapping Arrests
  9. Haldeman / Deep Throat Identity
  10. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  11. Georgia Air Force Base Bomber Vandalism
  12. Canada / USSR Satellite / Living On Tundra
  13. West Germany / Neo-Nazism
  14. Commentary (US Policy Re: Nicaragua)
  15. Flood / Duvalier
  16. (Commercial: Litton Microwaves; Ritz.)
  17. Debt Collection / New Law
  18. Federal Judgeships / Research Needs
  19. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Primatene.)
  20. Pro Basketball / NBA All-Star Game / British Pro League
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 5, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

February 6, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 6, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Winter `78
  4. Air Force Academy / Russian Flu
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Jobe's Plant Spikes; Natural Light.)
  6. Mideast / Sadat's Washington, DC Visit
  7. For. Arms Sales / Ethiopia / USSR , Cuba and Israel
  8. Senate Muriel Humphrey
  9. Social Security Tax Legis.
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Sominex; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Murine 2.)
  11. Watergate / Haldeman Book
  12. Hollywood Scandals / Begelman Resignation / Polanski
  13. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System; Gen. Tires; Clorets; United Air Lines.)
  15. Coal Strike / Tentative Agreement
  16. Baboon Test Controversy
  17. Lance / Television Commentator Debut
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Bufferin; Thunderbird.)
  20. Commentary (Continuing Cold War)
  21. Top Stories
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 6, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Winter `78 / Coal Strike Agreement / New Snowstorm
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Granada Ess.)
  4. Mideast / United States Visits By Sadat and Dayan / Israeli Public Attitude
  5. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Israel, USSR and Cuba Arms
  6. Nicaragua / Gen. Strike Ends
  7. (Commercial: Alcoa.)
  8. Military Affairs / Vol. Army Cost / USSR Military Maneuvers
  9. Burger / Supreme Court Television Coverage
  10. (Commercial: Lowenbrau; Wheaties.)
  11. Airlines and Air Safety / Landing System Controversy / Life Rafts
  12. Lance / Television Debut
  13. Carter / Slovik Aid
  14. Dallas / Infant Death / Right To Die Case
  15. Columbia Pictures / Begelman Resignation
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Magic Chef Microwaves.)
  18. Texas / Golden Eagles Shootings Case / Sentencing
  19. Senate Muriel Humphrey
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 6, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Winter `78
  3. Coal Strike / Tentative Settlement
  4. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Ben-Gay.)
  7. Mideast / Sadat's United States Visit / Dayan / Israeli Arms Sales To Ethiopia
  8. New Senate Humphrey
  9. Carter / Slovik Benefits
  10. Chicago / Farmers' Protest / Board of Trade
  11. Begelman / Columbia Pictures / Luft Charges
  12. Costa Rica / Vesco
  13. (Commercial: Wheaties; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Segment 3 (PBB)
  15. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Jobe's Houseplant Spikes; Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System.)
  16. Briefly: General Motors Corporation Earnings / Vol. Army / Czech Hijacking / Year of The Horse
  17. Lance / Television Debut
  18. Good Night

February 7, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 7, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Winter `78
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dristan; Cadillac.)
  6. Mideast / Sadat Proposal / Israeli Settlements
  7. Ethiopia / Cuban Troops / USSR Transport
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AVCO Financial Services; Bell Telephone System; Polident; Vaseline.)
  9. Ford Motors / Pinto Fire Hazard / California Lawsuit
  10. House / Consumer Protection Agency Debate
  11. Welfare Cheating
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Honda Civic; Eight Is Enough", "Charlie's Angels" and "Starsky and Hutch" Television Shows; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  13. Other News: Nicaragua Strike / Hillside Strangler
  14. Italy / Sex On Television
  15. Top Stories
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 7, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Coal Ind. / Strike End Delay / Supply Shortage
  3. (Commercial: Triscuits; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  4. Winter `78
  5. (Commercial: Vitalis; Amana Refrigerators.)
  6. Mideast / Sadat United States Visit / Israeli Settlements
  7. Italy / Communist Party Compromise
  8. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Cuban Ships / USSR Transport
  9. (Commercial: Emery Air Freight; Coronet Paper Towels.)
  10. Farmers Strike
  11. Auto. Problems / Ford Motors and California Lawsuit / Rolls Recalls
  12. Scott / Murder Conviction / Release
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Wheaties; Boise Cascade Corp.)
  15. Senate / Nuclear Materials Export Restrictions
  16. Welfare Fraud
  17. Carter / New College Aid Program / Federal Loan Defaults
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 7, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Winter `78
  3. (Commercial: Alcoa; Playtex Girdles.)
  4. Mideast / Sadat United States Visit / Israeli Settlements
  5. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Cuban Troops / USSR Transport
  6. Vietnam Spy Case / United Nations Ambassador Recall / Vietnam Government Response
  7. Paris / Empain Kidnapping
  8. Italy / Communist Compromise
  9. (Commercial: Metamucil; Murine 2; Upcoming Item; Magnavox Appliances.)
  10. Coal Strike
  11. FBI Director
  12. College Education Aid
  13. Deep Throat / Haldeman / Dean
  14. Kinney, Minnesota / Secession
  15. (Commercial: Boise Cascade Corp; Geritol.)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  18. Briefly: Panama Canal / Consumer Agency / Flu / Welfare
  19. Mrs. Slovik / GI Insurance
  20. Good Night

February 8, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler Connection Arrest
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Bell Telephone System.)
  5. Winter `78
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vitalis; United Air Lines; General Motors.)
  7. Canal Treaty Debate In Senate / Npr Broadcast
  8. Carter / College Payment Aid
  9. Defense Department / Nuclear Test Participants Search
  10. Asbestos Poisoning / Texas Lawsuit
  11. Michigan Car Crash Lawsuit Award / General Motors
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Polident; Oil of Olay; Ford Ltd.)
  13. Mideast / Sadat-Carter Visit
  14. Japan / Airport Protest
  15. Houston / Policemen Convicted
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Heet; Kitchen Aid Dishwashers.)
  18. Commentary (Climate Changes)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Canal Treaty Debate
  3. (Commercial: Cadillac; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. Mideast / Sadat-Carter Meeting / Dayan Visit
  5. Lebanon Fighting
  6. Ethiopia-Somalia Fighting
  7. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Home Insurance Company.)
  8. Houston / Police Civil Rights Violation Case
  9. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler Connection Arrest
  10. United States Nuclear Tests / Personnel Location
  11. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  12. Carter / College Aid Plan
  13. Coal Strike / Contract Meeting
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Wheaties.)
  16. Consumer Products Safety Commission / Byington Resignation
  17. House Ethics Committee / Eilberg and Flood Probe
  18. Winter `78
  19. Inflation Outlook
  20. Dolphin Theft
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 8, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / United States Visits By Sadat and Dayan
  3. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler Conviction Arrest
  4. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Litton Microwaves.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Cadillac.)
  7. Winter `78
  8. Carter / College Expenses Aid
  9. Houston / Police Conviction On Civil Rights Charge
  10. Hillside Strangler Connection Arrest
  11. Canal Treaty Debate
  12. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Alcoa; Upcoming Item; Sylvania Televisions.)
  13. Segment 3 (Radiation Safety)
  14. (Commercial: The Potato Board; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; American Gas Association)
  15. Briefly: Beirut Fighting / Assad / Pan Am / Trans. Department
  16. $2 Bill Give-Away
  17. Good Night

February 9, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 9, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters; Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Winter `78 / Coal Strike / New England Blizzard
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Rolaids.)
  5. Canada / USSR Spy Ring / Diplomats' Expulsion
  6. Defense Department / 1950's Nuclear Explosion Exposures
  7. Canal Treaty Debate
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac; Vaseline; Magnavox; Jell-O.)
  9. Russian Flu / Service Academies
  10. False Advertising Lawsuit / STP Corp.
  11. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler Case
  12. Polanski Morals Charge Flight
  13. Kappler Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Budweiser; Ultra Ban II; Polident; Murine Ear Drops.)
  15. State Department / Human Rights Violations / Israel
  16. Lebanese Fighting
  17. Mideast / Dayan Interview
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Dazey Donut Maker.)
  20. Commentary (Egypt and Potential USSR Threat)
  21. Top Stories
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 9, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Canada and USSR / United States and Vietnam / United States Agencies / FBI and CIA Appointments
  3. (Commercial: Wheaties; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  4. Coal Ind. / Strike / Report From Environmentalists, Producers and Users
  5. Maine Indian Land Claims
  6. Federal Election Commission / Demo. Campaign Department
  7. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Roman Meal.)
  8. Human Rights / State Department Report
  9. Mideast / Sadat / Egypt Oil Rights
  10. Panama Canal Treaty / Debates
  11. Kappler / Death
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; Litton Microwave Oven.)
  13. Russian Flu / Military Academies
  14. Health / Heart Drug
  15. Cooper / Nuclear Test Victims
  16. Hillside Stranglings / Los Angeles
  17. STP Corp. / FTC Lawsuit
  18. New York City / Finances
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Absorbine Junior)
  21. Weather
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 9, 1978
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Canada / USSR Spies / Expulsion
  3. Senate Intelligence Committee / Bill / American Intelligence Agencies
  4. Webster / FBI Director Confirmation
  5. (Commercial: C.W. Post Cereal; Bell System.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative.)
  8. Panama Canal Treaty / Debates
  9. Mideast / Begin / Sadat
  10. Weather / Northeast
  11. Coal Strike
  12. Russian Flu
  13. STP / FTC Lawsuit
  14. Publicity Stunt / Kansas City
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Upcoming Item; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  16. Segment 3 / Luxor
  17. (Commercial: Preparation H Cleansing Pads; Orabrite Denture Cleansing Paste; Upcoming Item; Geritol.)
  18. American Indians Land Claims / Maine / Los Angeles Murder Suspect
  19. Old Drug / New Heart Treatment
  20. Good Night

February 10, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 10, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Winter `78
  4. Coal Ind. / Contract Vetoed
  5. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; American Gas Association; Pepto-Bismol.)
  6. Canada / USSR Spy Case
  7. Vietnam Spy Case / Thi Departure / Carter and Electronic Surveillance
  8. Somalia-Ethiopia War / United States Position
  9. Pike / No Reelection Bid
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net; Seal-A-Meal; Ford Trucks; Sinex.)
  11. Canal Treaty
  12. Drug Trafficking / Southeast Asia Golden Triangle
  13. Los Angeles / Hillside Stranglings / Yorke Released
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Mayflower Moving Company; General Tires; Sine-Off; Budweiser.)
  16. Other News: Onassis / Pittsburgh Collision / Wholesale Prices
  17. Winter `78
  18. (Commercial: Dristan; Dentu-Creme.)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 10, 1978
  1. Coal Ind. / Contract Failure / Black Lung Payments Bill
  2. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Home Insurance Company.)
  3. Winter `78
  4. Pittsburgh Bus-Trolley Collision
  5. (Commercial: Alcoa.)
  6. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Vance
  7. (Commercial: Orabrite; Wheaties.)
  8. Mideast / Israeli Settlements / Peace Talks
  9. Canada / USSR Spy Case
  10. United States and Vietnam Spy Case / Thi
  11. Flood / Federal Probes / Passman
  12. University of Wisconsin Student Protest / South Africa Bus. Connections
  13. Wholesale Prices
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Lowenbrau; Sominex.)
  16. Canal Treaty Debate / Drug Trafficking and Bugging Charges
  17. American Bar Association Convention / Burger Statement
  18. Los Angeles / Hillside Stranglings / Yorke Release
  19. Drinking and Driving / California Bar Experiment
  20. Pike and Waggoner / No Reelection Bids
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 10, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Ind. / Strike / Shortages
  3. Winter `78
  4. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold; Litton Microwaves.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Midas Muffler Shops.)
  7. Mideast Peace Talks
  8. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR and Cuban Aid / Vance
  9. Canal Treaty Debate
  10. Vietnam Spy Case / Thi Ouster
  11. Economy / Wholesale and Food Prices / No-Brand-Name Products
  12. Pike / No Reelection Bid
  13. (Commercial: Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Dentu-Creme; Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  14. Segment 3 (Heading Toward Namibia)
  15. (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; Mazola Margarine; Upcoming Item; Murine Ear Drops.)
  16. Briefly: Lebanon Fighting / Hillside Murders / Mrs. Wallace
  17. Canada / USSR Spy Case
  18. Good Night

February 11, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 11, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 11, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 11, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

February 12, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 12, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 12, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Coal Strike
  3. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing Mix; Burlington Industries.)
  4. Mideast / Begin / Vance Statement
  5. South-West Africa Issue
  6. Explosion / Sydney / Summit Meeting
  7. (Commercial: Styrofoam Brand Insulation; Rolaids.)
  8. Burger / New Orleans Speech
  9. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 12, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Vance / Begin / Mideast
  3. Sadat / D'Estaing Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Heet.)
  5. Coal Strike
  6. Weather / Northeastern States / Massachusetts
  7. Airplane Crash / British Columbia
  8. South Africa / South-West Africa
  9. Toys / Star Wars / Kenner / New York Toy Fair
  10. (Commerce: Cool Whip; First Alert Smoke Detector; Upcoming Item; Exxon.)
  11. Sports / Castro / Ford / Basketball
  12. Preview
  13. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Ora Brite Denture Cleansing Paste.)
  14. Briefs: Australia Bomb / Kennedy Report / Israeli Film / Conant Death
  15. Israeli Settlement Issue / Shiloh
  16. Good Night

February 13, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 13, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Winter `78
  4. Coal Ind. / Midwest Shortage / Contd. Strike
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Final Net.)
  6. Auto Industries / Sales Drop / New Safety Equipment
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Nytol; Reynolds Aluminum; Michelob.)
  8. Hollywood Financial Scandals
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Oil of Olay; Weyerhaeuser Corp.)
  10. Other News: Sadat / Begin / Poisoned Fruit
  11. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  12. Griffin / Reelection Bid
  13. Civil Rights Commission Report
  14. Accidental Navy Bomb Drop
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Mayflower Moving Company; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  17. Commentary (Begin and United States Policy)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 13, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Coal Strike / Effects
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Amana Radarange.)
  4. Winter `78
  5. Griffin / Reelection Bid
  6. American Bar Association / Burger Statement Resolution
  7. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Ex-Lax.)
  8. Mideast / United States and Israeli Settlements Issue / Sadat For. Trip
  9. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR Pilots in Cuba
  10. Rhodesia / Settlement Talks Breakdown
  11. South Africa / Davis Cup Competition / Lamb Appointment
  12. Civil Rights Commission Report
  13. (Commercial: Total; Bufferin.)
  14. Postal Service / Airline Ticket Delivery
  15. General Motors Corporation / Passive Restraints / Seatbelts
  16. Name To No.
  17. Southern Bell / Illegal Political Contributions
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Home Insurance Company; Nytol.)
  20. Brazil Demon Possession Case
  21. Piano Playing Record Attempt
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 13, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Winter `78 / Coal Strike and Effects / New Storm
  3. (Commercial: ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and O.M. Scott; Rolaids.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nytol.)
  6. Mideast / Israeli Settlements Issue / Sadat Trip Ends
  7. American Bar Association / Burger and United States Attorneys' Competence
  8. Carter Administration / Civil Rights Commission Report
  9. Georgia / Strangling Cases
  10. Bess Truman's Birthday
  11. (Commercial: Borden Lite-Line; American Gas Association; Upcoming Item; Primatene.)
  12. Segment 3 (Bee Venom)
  13. (Commercial: Alcoa; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System.)
  14. Briefly: Griffin / Grapefruit Poisoning / Davis Cup Controversy
  15. Good Night

February 14, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike / Carter / Effects / California Town Blackout
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Gas Association; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  5. Winter `78
  6. Georgia Strangling Cases
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ultra Ban II; Jobe's Houseplant Spikes; Anacin; Dristan.)
  8. Carter / Arms Sales To Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel
  9. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Cuba-USSR Flight Exchanges
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Eastman 910 Adhesive; General Motors.)
  11. Other News: Israel Bombing / EPA and Pesticides
  12. Paris Fashion Shows / Professional Modeling
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; Sinex.)
  15. Valentine's Day
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / United States Arms Sales / Jerusalem Bombing / Lebanon
  3. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Geritol.)
  4. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  5. West Germany / Huber Kidnapping
  6. Britain / Royal Flu Cases
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Ford Futura.)
  8. Coal Strike / Carter Effects
  9. (Commercial: Alcoa; The Great Whales Television Show and Gulf Oil.)
  10. Scientific Advances and Dangers / Chemical Uses / Radiation
  11. Dam Inspection Program
  12. Defense Department / Nuclear Test Participants
  13. Canal Treaty / Conservative Caucus Campaign
  14. World Population
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Coronet Bathroom Tissue.)
  17. ERA Update
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 14, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / United States Arms Sales / Jerusalem Bombing
  3. Cuba / Africa Involvement / USSR Pilots
  4. (Commercial: The Great Whales Television Show and Gulf Oil; Sominex.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Borden Lite-Line.)
  7. Coal Strike / Carter / Effects
  8. Snepp / Book / Government Action
  9. Royal Death
  10. Humphrey / Senate Race Decision
  11. Califano / Medicare and Medicaid Rules
  12. (Commercial: Sinex; Total; Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior)
  13. Segment 3 (The Deep Cold War)
  14. (Commercial: Jobe's Houseplant Spikes; Mazola Margarine; Upcoming Item; Zephyr Z-7.)
  15. Briefly: World Population / Flu / California Rains / Humphrey-Hawkins Bill
  16. Fitzgerald-Air Force Controversy / House Testimony
  17. Good Night

February 15, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 15, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Ind. / Strike Negotiations and Effects / Black Lung Benefits Bill
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Murine Ear Drops.)
  5. Mideast / United States Arms Sales
  6. Rhodesia / Black Maj. Rule Settlement
  7. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Doan's Pills; Vaseline; Clorets.)
  8. Other News: Adolescent Smoking / P.R. Bus Crash / California Landslide
  9. Westminster Dog Show
  10. (Commercial: Ultra Ban II; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Ford Trucks; Dentu-Creme.)
  11. Commentary (Coal Strike)
  12. Top Stories
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 15, 1978
  1. Coal Ind. / Strike Negotiations and Effects / Black Lung Benefits
  2. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  3. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Settlement
  4. Davis Cup Matches / South Africa Protests / Lapchick
  5. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  6. Mideast / United States Arms Sales
  7. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  8. Weapons Cost Incr.
  9. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  10. Texas / Hughes Residency
  11. FBI / Kelley Retirement
  12. Assassinations Committee Funds Request
  13. Government Anti-Smoking Campaign
  14. Cancer / Radiation Exam Dangers
  15. P.R. Bus Crash
  16. Chase Death
  17. Economy
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  20. Abzug Cong. Bid Loss
  21. Abuse of Elderly Parents
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 15, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Ind. / Strike Negotiations and Effects
  3. Industrial Production
  4. (Commercial: Alcoa; Tuborg Gold.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Heet.)
  7. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Settlement
  8. Mideast / United States Arms Sales
  9. California Rain Damage
  10. Chase Death
  11. Abzug Cong. Election Bid Loss
  12. Empire State Building Run-Up
  13. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Playtex Bras; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal.)
  14. Segment 3 (Amniocentesis)
  15. (Commercial: Metamucil; Icy Hot; Upcoming Item; The Great Whales" Television Show and Gulf Oil.)
  16. Briefly: USSR Satellite / Russian Flu / Toronto Fortune Cookies
  17. Electricity Prices / California Town's Experiment
  18. Good Night

February 16, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Preview
  3. Watergate Issue / Haldeman Book
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sine-Off.)
  5. Ali / Spinks Boxing Match
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System; Vaseline; Michelob; Vitalis.)
  7. Coal Ind. / Strike Negotiations and Effects
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Mideast / Dayan's Washington, DC Visit
  10. Canal Treaty / Drug Smuggling Controversy
  11. Southern Bell / North Carolina Slush Fund Fine
  12. Bailar Resignation
  13. Carter News Conference
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Triscuits; Radio Shack and Realistic CB Radios; Budweiser.)
  15. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR and Cuban Presence / Egypt Involvement
  16. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  17. Alaska Pipeline Spill
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Watergate Issue / Haldeman Book
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Coal Ind. / Strike Negotiations and Effects
  5. Bailar Resignation
  6. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Government Student Loan Program
  7. (Commercial: Triscuits; Geritol.)
  8. Mideast / Dayan's Washington, DC Visit
  9. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Kenya-Egypt Planes Seizure
  10. Rhodesia Maj. Rule Settlement
  11. Japan-China, PR Trade Agreement
  12. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  13. Alaska Pipeline Explosion and Spill
  14. Southern Bell / Illegal Political Contributions
  15. Banking Industry / Credit Card Charges
  16. Housing Industry
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: The Great Whales Television Show and Gulf Oil; Special K.)
  19. Florida Missing Persons Search
  20. Ali-Spinks Fight
  21. USSR Long-Range Weather Predictions
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 16, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Ind. / Strike Negotiations and Effects
  3. Watergate Issue / Haldeman Book
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Sinex.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Alcoa.)
  7. Mideast / Dayan's Washington, DC Visit
  8. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Egypt-Kenya Involvement
  9. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Settlement
  10. Alaska Pipeline Explosion
  11. New Mexico / Med. Use of Marijuana
  12. Bailar Resignation
  13. Government Student Loan Program
  14. Smoking Discouragement
  15. (Commercial: General Motors; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal.)
  16. Segment 3 (Haldeman's Version)
  17. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold; Kitchen Aid Trash Compactors; Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills.)
  18. Briefly: Torrijos' Bro. / Italian Communists / Japan-China Trade
  19. Ali-Spinks Fight
  20. Good Night

February 17, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (Israel); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / News Conference / Coal Talks
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hawaiian Punch; Green Giant Frozen Foods.)
  5. Haldeman Book
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Natural Light; Shake 'N Bake; Fixodent; Sinex.)
  7. Crimes / Chowchilla Kidnappers / Accused Sex-Slayer Capture
  8. FTC / Children's Ads
  9. Pesticide and Raisins / Moss
  10. Daytona Speedway Crash
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Rolaids; General Tires; Final Net.)
  12. Lance / New Lawsuit
  13. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Agreement
  14. Mideast / Peace Talks / Israeli Mood
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  17. Commentary (Rhodesian Settlement)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Carter / News Conference / Coal Talks / Strike and Effects
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Mideast / Arms Sales / Carter / USSR
  5. Ethiopia / Cuban Military Advisers
  6. Paris Explosions
  7. (Commercial: Borden Lite-Line; Total.)
  8. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Agreement
  9. United States Economy / Personal Income / Dollar Evaluation / Effects
  10. For. Economy / Britain and Spain
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Ford Ltd.)
  13. Lance / Financial Gen. Stock and Lawsuit
  14. Radiation Study Results
  15. Crimes / Florida Sex-Murderer Capture / Chowchilla Kidnappers
  16. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Roman Meal.)
  17. Texas Snowstorm
  18. Jackson / Possible USSR Visit
  19. President Rhetoric
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 17, 1978
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike / Carter / Negotiations and Effects
  3. Carter News Conference
  4. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Mazola Margarine.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Burlington Inds.)
  7. Crimes / Florida Sex Slayer Suspect Captured / Chowchilla Kidnappers
  8. Texas Snowstorm
  9. Haldeman Book
  10. Empire State Building Race / Winner Controversy
  11. (Commercial: Green Giant Frozen Foods; Nytol; Upcoming Item; Murine 2.)
  12. Segment 3 (The Nazis In Skokie)
  13. (Commercial: Eastman 910 Adhesive; Zephyr Z-7; Upcoming Item; Geritol.)
  14. Briefly: Cubans In Ethiopia / British Inflation Drop
  15. Cairo Transportation Problems
  16. Good Night

February 18, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 18, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 18, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 18, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

February 19, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 19, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 19, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Cyprus / Hostage Incident / Egyptian Raid / Sebai Funeral
  3. (Commercial: O.M. Scott Company and ITT; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. (Commercial: Preparation H; Norelco Shavers.)
  6. Florida / ERA Fundraisers / Mrs. Carter
  7. Carter / Youths' Rating
  8. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Radio Shack and Realistic CB Radios.)
  9. Westwood Power Boycott
  10. (Commercial: Maytag Washers; Tuborg Gold Beer.)
  11. Hotel Del Coronado
  12. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 19, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch; Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Palestinian Terrorist Incident / Egyptian Commando Raid / Cyprus
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Clorets.)
  5. Coal Strike Developments
  6. Dallas Prison Television Program
  7. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Sports: Basketball / Auto Race / Golf
  9. Preview
  10. (Commercial: Triscuits; Sominex; Upcoming Item; Radio Shack and Realistic CB Radios.)
  11. Briefly: Torrijos and Canal Treaty / Bombings In Belfast and Jerusalem
  12. Tokyo Police System
  13. Good Night

February 20, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 20, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. Winter `78 / Spring Thaw
  5. Jordan / Bar Conduct
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills; General Tires.)
  7. Palestinian Terrorist Action / Egypt-Cyprus Relations
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine; Oldsmobile 98 Regency; Sears; Nytol.)
  9. Mass Murders and Murderers / Los Angeles / Common Traits
  10. (Commercial: Final Net; Speidel Watchbands; Bell Telephone System; Clorets.)
  11. Israeli Oranges / Recent Poisonings / United States Shipment
  12. Economy / Dollar Devaluation / Effects On Japanese Bus.
  13. Canal Treaty Debate / Torrijos Family and Drug Traffic Charges / Nunn
  14. (Commercial: Natural Light; Dristan.)
  15. Commentary (Coal Strike)
  16. Top Stories
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 20, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Palestinian Terrorist Incident In Cyprus / Egyptian Raid / Results
  3. (Commercial: Dow Chemical Company; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. (Commercial: Free N' Soft; Alcoa.)
  6. Canal Treaty Debate / Drug Trafficking Issue
  7. Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
  8. East-West Relations / USSR Def. In Europe / Brezhnev Award
  9. Israeli Oranges in United States / Poison Check
  10. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Miller Lite Beer.)
  11. Jordan / Bar Conduct Controversy
  12. Carter / Cong. Candidate Campaigning
  13. Liquefied Natural Gas Imports Safety Hearings
  14. Saccharin-Cancer Controversy
  15. (Commercial: Primatene; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  16. California Desert Intaglios / Off-Road Vehicle Destruction
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 20, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Palestinian Assassination and Hijacking / Egypt-Cyprus Relations
  3. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Doan's Pills; Upcoming Item; Puppy Choice.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. Cancer / Saccharin Labels
  6. Israeli Oranges / Poisonings / Shipment To US
  7. Atherton / Mideast Ambassador-At-Large Nomination
  8. Japanese Earthquake
  9. IRS / Income Taxes / Taking The Fifth
  10. (Commercial: General Motors; Upcoming Item; Borden; Lite-Line.)
  11. Segment 3 (Lebanon's Tragedy)
  12. (Commercial: Playtex Bras and Girdles; Upcoming Item; Dristan.)
  13. Briefly: USSR Troop Buildup / French Campaigns / Canal Treaty
  14. Westwood Boycott Ends
  15. Good Night

February 21, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 21, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Canal Treaty Debate / Torrijos Family Drug Traffic Charges
  4. Letelier Bomb Killing
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Geritol.)
  6. Coal Strike Developments
  7. Supreme Court / Offshore Drilling / Northwest Airlines
  8. Saccharin Warning
  9. Jordan Conduct Controversy
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Mayflower; Dristan.)
  11. Egypt-Cyprus Relations
  12. Coffee Prices
  13. AMC For. Co. Affiliation
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Polident; Oldsmobile; Oil of Olay; Sinex.)
  16. Trashbag Murders / Kearney
  17. Academy Award Nominations
  18. For. Television Commercials
  19. (Commercial: Mazda GLC; Sears.)
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 21, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. Farmers Strike / Texas
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Amana Refrigerators.)
  5. Palestinian Terrorist Incident / Egypt-Cyprus Relations
  6. Mideast Peace Talks
  7. (Commercial: Alcoa; Lowenbrau.)
  8. Canal Treaty Debate / Torrijos Family and Drug Trafficking
  9. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR -Cuba Involvement / United States Navy Movement
  10. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; The Potato Board.)
  11. Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Safety Hearings / Gasoline Tank Fire
  12. Supreme Court / Offshore Drilling / Hughes Residency
  13. Atlanta / Police Corruption Charges
  14. AMC For. Affiliation Plans
  15. 1977 GNP
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Boise Cascade Corp.; Wheaties.)
  18. Supermarket Savings
  19. Piano Playing Record
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 21, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Panama Canal Treaties / Torrijos Family
  3. Mideast / Peace Talks
  4. Egypt / Cyprus Raid
  5. Ethiopia-US Relations
  6. (Commercial: Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Shell Oil Services.)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Icy Hot Arthritis Rub.)
  9. Coal Strike
  10. Supreme Court
  11. Civiletti Hearings / Marston Case
  12. Atlanta / Safety Commission / Cheating
  13. AMC Merger
  14. California Explosion
  15. Allan / Academy Awards
  16. Winter `78 / Road Repairs
  17. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Boise Cascade Corp.; Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Face Lotion.)
  18. Segment 3 (Angel Dust)
  19. (Commercial: Eastman 910 Adhesive; Mazola Margarine; Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  20. Briefly: Airquakes / Iran / Texas Death / Letelier
  21. Vietnam / School of Future Days
  22. Good Night

February 22, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 22, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Canal Treaty Debate
  4. Miller / Federal Reserve Nomination / Textron and For. Government.
  5. Coal Strike Developments
  6. B-1 Bomber Death
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  8. Palestinian Terrorist Incident / Egypt-Cyprus Relations / Sadat
  9. Mideast Peace Talks / Atherton
  10. Human Rights Issue
  11. (Commercial: Final Net; American Gas Association; Jobe's Houseplant Spikes; Oldsmobile.)
  12. Other News: Welfare Rolls / Little
  13. Georgia Laetrile Malpractice Trial
  14. Mrs. Eisenhower / Army Widow's Home
  15. Profile (Wildlife Artist Maynard Reese)
  16. Uterine Cancer / Detection Device
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Sears; Eastman 910 Adhesive; Mazda GLC; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  19. Commentary (Human Rights In USSR )
  20. Indiana-Ohio Hostage Incident
  21. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream.)
  22. Top Stories
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 22, 1978
  1. Palestinian Terrorist Incident / Egypt-Cyprus Relations
  2. Mideast Peace Talks / Atherton
  3. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Litton Microwaves.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Coronet Bathroom Tissue.)
  6. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Testimony / United States Military Aid
  7. B-1 Bomber Death
  8. Miller / Federal Reserve Nomination / Bell Helicopter and Iranian Sales
  9. Canal Treaty Debate
  10. Rhodesia Settlement / State Department
  11. (Commercial: Ford Futura; Roman Meal.)
  12. Indiana-Ohio Bank Robbery and Hostage Incident
  13. New York Extradition of Little
  14. Georgia Laetrile Malpractice Lawsuit
  15. Supreme Court / Tennessee Amputation Case
  16. Chicago Daily News Demise
  17. Carter / Public Jobs Funds
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Ben-Gay.)
  20. Winter `78 / Potholes
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 22, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Canal Treaty Debate / Senate Amendment Vote
  3. B-1 Bomber Death
  4. Palestinian Terrorist Incident / Egypt-Cyprus Relations
  5. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Jobe's Houseplant Spikes.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum.)
  8. Coal Strike Developments
  9. Indiana-Ohio Bank Robbery and Hostage Incident
  10. Georgia Laetrile Malpractice Lawsuit
  11. Carter / Public Service Jobs
  12. Miller / Federal Reserve Nomination / Textron and For. Ties
  13. Nixon / For. Gifts
  14. Chinese Cooking and Tailoring
  15. (Commercial: Magnavox; Correctol; Upcoming Item; Sears.)
  16. Segment 3 (Death of A Newspaper)
  17. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Speidel Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  18. Briefly: Little / Welfare / Juvenile Crime / Mrs. Eisenhower
  19. Beverly Hills Oil Argument
  20. Good Night

February 23, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Washington, DC); Barbara Walters (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Puppy Choice.)
  5. Carter / Reorganization / Civil Rights Laws
  6. Extremist Groups / Nazis / KKK
  7. (Commercial: Budweiser; Fixodent; Kitchen Aid Dishwashers; General Tires.)
  8. Webster / FBI Director
  9. Russian Flu Immunization Program
  10. Tuition Tax Credit
  11. Gen. Brown / Cancer
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A-1 Steak Sauce; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Mazda GLC; Sears.)
  13. Aerospace Museum Fire
  14. Indiana-Ohio Hostage Incident / Herrmann Interview
  15. Texas Ranger Death
  16. Hays Campaign For Ohio Legis.
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Green Giant Frozen Foods; Nytol.)
  19. Mamie Eisenhower
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Borden Lite-Line.)
  4. Cyprus / Egyptian Commando Raid / PLO Participation
  5. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Return
  6. Nicaragua / Political Unrest
  7. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Face Lotion; Alcoa.)
  8. EPA Air Pollution Report / Houston
  9. Grain Elevator Explosion / Co. Fined
  10. Tuition Tax Credit
  11. Carter / Government Reorganization / Job Discrimination
  12. Webster FBI Director
  13. Skokie / Nazi March Controversy
  14. Illinois Abortion Law Ruling
  15. Little / New York City Extradition Hearing
  16. Indiana-Ohio Hostage Incident
  17. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Wheaties.)
  18. Los Angeles Hillside Strangler
  19. San Diego / Aerospace Museum Fire
  20. Hays On Legis. Campaign
  21. South Africa / Apartheid End In Tennis / Davis Cup / Lapchick
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Eastman 910 Adhesive; Granada Ess.)
  24. Energy Crisis and Outlook
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 23, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: United Air Lines; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Glass Plus.)
  6. Skokie / Nazi March Controversy
  7. Webster / FBI Director
  8. Michigan / PBB Lawsuit
  9. Indiana-Ohio Hostage Incident
  10. Aerospace Museum Fire
  11. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  12. 12 Oaks Demolition
  13. Hays Ohio Legis. Campaign
  14. Little New York Extradition Stay
  15. Gen. Brown / Cancer
  16. US-Ethiopia Relations
  17. (Commercial: Alcoa; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal.)
  18. Segment 3 (The Horn of Africa)
  19. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Bell Telephone System; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  20. Briefly: US Steel Fine / Chrysler Losses / Shorter Boot Camps
  21. Winter `78
  22. Good Night

February 24, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 24, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; Rose Milk Moisturizer; Mazda GLC.)
  5. Canal Treaty Debate / Panamanians and Drug Charges
  6. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR -Cuba Involvement
  7. Chinese Recruiting War
  8. Southeast Asia Fighting / Vietnam Cambodia / Laos
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scorpion Television Show; A-1 Steak Sauce; "Live and Let Die" (Movie); Budweiser.)
  10. Other News: Tennessee Tank Car Explosion / Boyle
  11. Ku Klux Klan / Student Orgs.
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: General Motors; Magnavox; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  14. Commentary (Opposition To Terrorism)
  15. Top Stories
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 24, 1978
  1. Coal Strike Developments
  2. Boyle / Return To Jail
  3. (Commercial: Coronet Bathroom Tissue; Home Insurance Company.)
  4. Mideast / United States Arms Sales
  5. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Cuba-USSR Involvement
  6. Carter / South American-Africa Trip Plans
  7. South Korea / United States Troop Withdrawal / Cmdrs.' Disagreement
  8. (Commercial: Wheaties; Free N' Soft.)
  9. Nicaragua Political Unrest
  10. Canal Treaty Debate / Drug Charges / Humphrey Speech
  11. Federal Aid For Education / Senate Actions
  12. Carter / Incr. In Wilderness System
  13. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Borden Lite-Line.)
  14. Ads On Children's Programming / FTC Recommendations
  15. Environment vs. Economy / Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
  16. Cannery Row Fire
  17. Japan / Dolphin Slaughter
  18. Israeli Oranges / United States Shipment
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Miller Lite.)
  21. Radiation Exposure / New Hampshire Shipyard Employees
  22. Tennessee Tank Car Explosion
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 24, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); John Hart (Washington, DC)
  2. Tennessee Derailed Tanker Explosion
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Wheaties.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Continental Mark V.)
  7. Carter / For. Trip / Popularity Poll
  8. Mideast / United States Arms Sales / Poll Results
  9. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR -Cuba Involvement
  10. Cannery Row Fire
  11. South Carolina Train Derailment
  12. Ford / Franklin Mint
  13. Texas Child Custody Case / No Natural Immunity
  14. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Clorets.)
  15. Segment 3 (A Miner's Story)
  16. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; American Gas Association; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  17. Briefly: Boyle / Polanski / Brezhnev
  18. Arizona / Penrod Case
  19. Good Night

February 25, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 25, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 25, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 25, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

February 26, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 26, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 26, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Train Derailments / Florida / Tennessee
  3. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. (Commercial: Chippers Crackers; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  6. Mideast / Israeli Settlements Issue
  7. India / Indira Gandhi
  8. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Nytol.)
  9. Nixon / San Clemente Open House
  10. Horowitz / White House Concert
  11. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 26, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch; Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Train Derailments / Tennessee / Florida / Rail Safety
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Coal Strike Developments
  6. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  7. Horowitz / 50th Anniversary / White House Concert
  8. (Commercial: Preparation H; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Upcoming Item; Exxon.)
  9. Sports / Basketball / Golf / Reggie Jackson
  10. (Commercial: Triscuits; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Litton Microwaves.)
  11. Briefly: Bus. Lunches / Surgery / Israeli Settlements / China
  12. San Clemente Tour
  13. Good Night

February 27, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 27, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Railroad Safety / Florida and Tennessee Accidents
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vicks' Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  6. Economy / Coal Strike Developments
  7. Park Testimony
  8. Panama Canal Treaties
  9. Preview
  10. (Commercial: Chippers Crackers; Savings and Loan Foundation; Doan's Pills; Peerless Faucets.)
  11. Gangs / Los Angeles / Part I
  12. (Commercial: Borden Cheese; Subaru; Eastman 910 Adhesive Green Giant Frozen Foods.)
  13. Other News: Dolphins; Palestinians; Cyprus
  14. Nicaragua / Human Rights
  15. Winter `78 / Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Gaines Gravy Train Dog Food; Dristan Tablets.)
  18. Commentary (Solar Power)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 27, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Train Derailments / Tennessee and Florida / Rail Safety
  3. Safety Board and United States Pipeline Safety
  4. (Commercial: Eastman 910 Adhesive; Thunderbird.)
  5. Coal Strike Developments
  6. Energy / White House Meeting / Research and Dvt. Funds
  7. Senate Hearings / Miller Nomination / For. Payments Issue
  8. Canal Treaty Debate
  9. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Arraignment
  10. (Commercial: Alcoa; Miller Lite.)
  11. Cyprus Terrorist Incident / Court Hearing / Egyptian Attitude
  12. Mideast / Egypt-Israel Peace Talks / Atherton
  13. Nicaragua Political Unrest
  14. Gandhi / State Elections
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: The Potato Board; General Motors.)
  17. Economy
  18. Supreme Court / Natural Gas Pricing / School Busing
  19. Ford Motors Job Offers / Turnout
  20. Crime in United States / Westfield State College / Minneapolis
  21. Preview
  22. (Commercial: Geritol; Free N' Soft.)
  23. Hughes' Flying Boat
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 27, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Consumer Prices / Housing Costs
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. Energy / Research Funding Bill / Natural Gas Pricing
  5. (Commercial: United Air Lines; Fixodent.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Jobe's Houseplant Spikes.)
  8. Train Derailments / Tennessee and Florida
  9. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Arraignment
  10. Canal Treaty Debate
  11. Mideast / Egypt-Israeli Peace Talks Gap
  12. Ethiopia / Cuban Involvement / Somali and Eritrean Fronts
  13. Pentagon / West German Army Truck Purchase
  14. Oral Roberts / Hospital Troubles
  15. Nixon Memoirs / Frost Aid Reports
  16. (Commercial: Lanacane; Speidel Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Kitchen Aid Dishwashers.)
  17. Segment 3 (Sugar-Coated Ads)
  18. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Eastman 910 Adhesive; Upcoming Item; Triscuits.)
  19. Briefly: New Nuclear Breeder / Gandhi / Cyprus Hearing
  20. Steinbeck / Birthday Celebration
  21. Good Night

February 28, 1978

• ABC Evening News for February 28, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Education Funds Plan / Urban Policy
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Puppy Choice; General Tires.)
  5. Train Derailments / Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida
  6. Cave Explorers Rescue
  7. Abortion / Akron Ordinance
  8. ERA / Now and Convention Boycotts / Missouri Lawsuit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Ziploc Bags, Handi-Wrap and Dow Chemical Company; Rolaids; Clorets.)
  10. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  11. Senate Banking Committee / Miller Nomination / Textron For. Payments
  12. Coal Strike Developments
  13. Economy / Economy Indicators
  14. FDA / Epilepsy Treatment Approved
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Natural Light; Oldsmobile; Vaseline; Total Cereal.)
  16. Los Angeles Gang Warfare
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 28, 1978
  1. Carter / Education Funds
  2. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Mr. Coffee.)
  3. Senate Banking Committee / Miller Nomination / Textron For. Payments
  4. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  5. Canal Treaty Debate
  6. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Florida Orange Growers.)
  7. Coal Strike Developments
  8. Environment Report / Air and Water Pollution
  9. Florida Train Derailment
  10. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Dentu-Creme.)
  11. Abortion / Akron Ordinance
  12. ERA / Now and Convention Boycott / Missouri Lawsuit
  13. Health / FTC and Children's Ads / FDA and Epilepsy Treatment
  14. 1980 Presidential Campaign Republican Potentials
  15. Carter / Senate Humphrey Visit
  16. Westfield College Campus Crime Report Update
  17. USSR / Price Changes
  18. Economy Indicators
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Natural Lite Beer; Coronet Paper Towels.)
  21. Cave Explorers' Rescue
  22. Lost Hippopotamus
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 28, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / January Indicators / Miller Nomination Controversy
  3. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; American Gas Association)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Oldsmobile.)
  6. FDA / Epilepsy Treatment / Sodium Valproate
  7. Abortion / Akron Ordinance
  8. ERA / Now and Convention Boycotts / Missouri Lawsuit
  9. Cave Explorers Rescue
  10. Canal Treaty Debate
  11. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  12. Carter / Education Funds
  13. FTC / Children's Ads
  14. Siamese Twins
  15. USSR / Gasoline Shortage and Prices
  16. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) I / State Department Report
  17. Lost Hippo
  18. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; United Air Lines; Upcoming Item; Homelite Chain Saws.)
  19. Segment 3 (Plain English)
  20. (Commercial: Jell-O; Alcoa; Upcoming Item; Green Giant Frozen Foods.)
  21. Briefly: Derailment / Air Service / Nicaragua Unrest
  22. Tunnels In Vietnam
  23. Good Night

Specials

• February 02, 1978 - PBS Special - World: The Clouded Window [20:00:00 - 20:59:00]
• February 08, 1978 - CBS Special - Ronald Reagan: Panama [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• February 16, 1978 - ABC Special - Watergate: The Haldeman Version [22:30:10 - 22:57:40]

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