March 1978 Broadcast Index

Evening News

March 1, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 1, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Japan); Barbara Walters (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Los Angeles Plane Crash
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sine-Off.)
  5. Coal Ind. Black Lung Bill Strike Developments
  6. Canal Treaty Debate
  7. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Oil of Olay; Lite-Line; Peerless Faucets.)
  9. Nicaragua Political Unrest
  10. Africa / Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR Involvement / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty
  11. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Agreement
  12. Dollar Devaluation In Europe
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Michelob; Oldsmobile.)
  14. Other News: Supreme Court / Woodcock Marriage / Postmaster Gen.
  15. Japan / Changes In Saipan
  16. Torrijos / Spanish Ambassador Replacement
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Wheat Thins.)
  19. Commentary (Ethiopia-Somalia War)
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 1, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Los Angeles Plane Crash
  3. Weather
  4. (Commercial: Triscuit; Geritol.)
  5. Economy / Dollar Devaluation / USSR Prices
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Lanacane Lotion; Alcoa.)
  8. Coal Strike Developments / Media Campaign
  9. Farmers' Protest
  10. Carter / Government Reorganization / Civil Service
  11. Postmaster Gen. Appointment / Bolger
  12. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Burlington Inds.)
  13. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR Involvement / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty
  14. NRC Document / Israeli Nuclear Capability / Johnson
  15. Nicaragua Political Unrest
  16. Canal Treaty Debate
  17. House Committee / Abortion Measure
  18. Supreme Court / Horowitz vs. University of Missouri Lawsuit
  19. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Republican Hunt / Governors
  20. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  21. Vietnam Refugees / Nebraska Town
  22. Smoke Detector and Fire
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 1, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC) [Intermittent Video Trouble Throughout Broadcast.]
  2. Economy / Dollar Devaluation
  3. (Commercial: Sinex; Lite-Line.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  6. Los Angeles Plane Crash
  7. Coal Ind. / Strike Developments / Black Lung Legis.
  8. Farmers' Protest
  9. Postmaster Gen. / Bolger
  10. Supreme Court / Horowitz vs. University of Missouri Lawsuit
  11. Canal Treaty Debate
  12. USSR Ethiopia Involvement / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  13. USSR / Gasoline Price Incr.
  14. (Commercial: Total; Allstate Insurance Company; Upcoming Item; Orabrite.)
  15. Segment 3 (A Day With The Dollar)
  16. (Commercial: Roman Meal; First Alert Smoke Detector; Upcoming Item; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  17. Briefly: Rhodesia / Atherton / Woodcock Marriage
  18. Lost Hippo
  19. Good Night

March 2, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Far East); Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / President Clue Speech / Civil Service Reforms
  4. Washington, DC / Cong. Rep.
  5. Congress / Retirement Age
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Nytol.)
  7. Winter `78
  8. Train Derailments
  9. Shootings
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A-1 Steak Sauce; General Motors; Speidel Watchbands; "Welcome Back, Kotter","Fish", "Barney Miller," and "Carter Country" television shows.)
  11. Dollar Troubles In Europe / American Servicemen
  12. US-Britain Air Fare War
  13. USSR Soyuz Mission / Czech Cosmonaut
  14. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR -Cuban Involvement
  15. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Agreement
  16. Chaplin Body Theft
  17. Iron Age Experiences
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Gas Association; Jobe's Houseplant Spikes; "Having Babies III" Television Movie; Natural Light Beer.)
  19. Congress / Tax Cuts
  20. Coal Strike Developments
  21. James Death and Burial
  22. Japan / Auto Exports / Ind. Success
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Mazda GLC; Thursday Night Special Television Show.)
  25. Notes: Carter and Sinatra Trips / US-Cuba Relations / Nixons' Books
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Congress / Mandatory Retirement Bill
  3. Economy / Dollar Troubles / Carter
  4. Carter / Civil Service Reform
  5. (Commercial: Orabrite; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  6. Carter / USSR Involvement in Africa / Mideast
  7. Miller / Federal Reserve Board Nomination
  8. House / Washington, DC Cong. Rep.
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Ben-Gay.)
  10. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Agreement
  11. Belgrade Conference
  12. USSR Space Launch
  13. United States Anti-Terrorist Unit Formation
  14. Chaplin Body Theft
  15. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  16. Winter `78 / Rains and Flooding
  17. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Cong. Republican Possibilities
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Roman Meal.)
  20. California Property Tax Cut Issue
  21. Carter / Jordan Bar Behavior Report
  22. Rockefeller and Bill Collector
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 2, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Civil Service Reforms
  3. House / Washington, DC Cong. Rep. Bill
  4. (Commercial: Alcoa; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Freedent Gum.)
  7. Ethiopia-Somalia War / USSR -Cuba Involvement / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Treaty
  8. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Agreement
  9. USSR Space Launch
  10. Economy / Dollar Devaluation / Americans Abroad
  11. Miller / Federal Reserve Nomination
  12. Los Angeles Plane Crash Investigation
  13. Winter `78
  14. Michigan Shooting Incident
  15. Congress / Retirement Bill
  16. Carter / Jordan Bar Behavior
  17. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Delta and Delex Faucets; Upcoming Item; Total Cereal.)
  18. Segment 3 (1978: The Year of The Elephant?)
  19. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Upcoming Item; Tuborg Gold Beer.)
  20. Briefly: Chaplin Theft / Wilkinson / United States and Terrorism / Belgrade Conference
  21. The Congressional Record Reports
  22. Good Night

March 3, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Far East); Barbara Walters; Peter Jennings (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Train Derailments / Causes
  4. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Formula 2 Face Cleanser.)
  5. Rhodesia / Maj. Rule Agreement
  6. Chaplin Body Theft
  7. USSR Astronauts' Endurance Record
  8. Tito / Erroneous Death Report / United States Visit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelob; Oldsmobile 98 Regency; Oil of Olay; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  10. Cloning
  11. Winter `78 / Snow and Rain
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Contac; A-1 Steak Sauce; Karastan Carpets; Odor-Eaters.)
  13. East Coast Mystery Blasts
  14. Los Angeles Plane Crash
  15. Coal Strike Developments
  16. Agnew Resignation / Justice Department Information
  17. Nixon / Upcoming Oral History
  18. Vietnam War Power Update / Stratton
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Triscuits; Mazda GLC.)
  21. Commentary (Inflation)
  22. Top Stories
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Florida Train Derailment Sabotage
  3. EPA / Water Pollution
  4. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Karastan Carpets.)
  5. Rhodesia Maj. Rule Agreement
  6. Carter / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Brezhnev
  7. (Commercial: Lanacane; Lowenbrau Beer.)
  8. Energy / Natural Gas Pricing Bill / Coal Strike Developments
  9. Winter `78
  10. Agnew Resignation Information
  11. Miller / Federal Reserve Confirmation
  12. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  14. East Coast Mystery Blasts
  15. Idaho Forest Controversy / 245-T Defoliant
  16. Economy / Bald. of Trade / Dollar Value
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Fleischmann ` S Margarine.)
  19. USSR / Stalin / Death Anniversary
  20. Cloning
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 3, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Florida Train Derailment Sabotage
  3. (Commercial: Total; O.M. Scott Company and ITT.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  6. Agnew Resignation Background Information
  7. Energy Bill / Natural Gas Pricing Compromise
  8. Balance of Trade
  9. Miller / Federal Reserve Chrm.
  10. Canal Treaty Debate
  11. Rhodesia Maj. Rule Agreement
  12. Winter `78
  13. Coal Strike Developments
  14. USSR Space Endurance Record
  15. (Commercial: Orabrite; State Farm Insurance Company; Upcoming Item; Wheat Thins.)
  16. Segment 3 (Bad Track Record)
  17. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold; Playtex Bras; Upcoming Item; United Air Lines.)
  18. Briefly: Chaplin / Slavery Case / Lower Air Fares
  19. Taped Books
  20. Good Night

March 4, 1978

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

March 5, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 5, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 5, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: The Living Sands of Namib Television Show and Gulf Oil; Lite-Line.)
  4. California Floods and Mudslides
  5. Oil Spill/Wild Bird Deaths
  6. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Anacin.)
  7. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  8. Rhodesia Maj. Rule Agreement/Potential Troubles
  9. Mideast/Weizman United States Visit
  10. China, PR /Hua/Teng/New National Anthem
  11. (Commercial: Chippers; Subaru.)
  12. Chicago Murder Case/Voice of Victim
  13. Commentary (Carter and Coal Strike)
  14. Rockefeller
  15. (Commercial: Listerine; Grecian Formula 16.)
  16. Collecting Miniatures
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 5, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch; Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Items; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  5. Winter `78/ California Rains
  6. NASA/New Satellite
  7. Mideast/Israel/US Arms Sales/Begin's United States Visit
  8. US-USSR Military Bal.
  9. Goering Suicide Report
  10. New Magazine To Define New Words
  11. (Commercial: Edge Shaving Cream; Exxon; Upcoming Item; Geritol.)
  12. Sports
  13. Preview
  14. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Preparation H.)
  15. Briefly: Ethiopia and Somalia/Stalin/Daily News Final Edition
  16. Crossword Puzzle Tournament
  17. Good Night

March 6, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 6, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Japan); Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Tom Jarriel (West Virginia)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Cutlass Salon.)
  5. Rhodesia / Curfew
  6. Tito's Washington, DC Visit
  7. Economy / United States Dollar Valuation / Japanese Busmen.
  8. Maxim's
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Speidel Watchbands; Geritol; Natural Light Beer; Contac Junior)
  10. Marston / Pennsylvania Gov. Bid
  11. California Floods and Mudslides
  12. Speck / Chicago Nurse Murders Admission
  13. Flynt Shooting
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwaves; Peerless Faucets; General Motors; Odor-Eaters.)
  16. Commentary (Carter's Challenges)
  17. Top Stories
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 6, 1978
  1. Coal Strike Developments
  2. (Commercial: Lite-Line; Hoover Vacuums.)
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. Canal Treaty Debate and Vote
  5. (Commercial: The Living Sands of Namib Television Show and Gulf Oil; Home Insurance Company.)
  6. Flynt Shooting
  7. Banking Practices
  8. Laetrile / New Study
  9. Tito United States Visit
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Amana Radarange.)
  11. New Jersey Physician's Murder Trial
  12. Speck / Chicago Nurse Murders
  13. Supreme Court Action
  14. Marston / Pennsylvania Gov. Bid
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Norelco Electric Razors; Miller Lite.)
  17. US-British Air Fare War
  18. Skylab / NASA Plans
  19. Maxim's
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 6, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Preparation H and Cleansing Pads; The Living Sands of Namib" Television Show and Gulf Oil; Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. (Commercial: Puppy Choice; Alcoa.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: United Air Lines.)
  8. Flynt Shooting
  9. Supreme Court Actions
  10. California Floods and Mudslides
  11. Tito United States Visit
  12. Nicaragua / Political Unrest
  13. Chicago Murder Case / Voice of Victim
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; Upcoming Item; Rolaids.)
  15. Briefly: Marston / Canal Treaty Vote
  16. Philadelphia's Special Valentine
  17. Good Night

March 7, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 7, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (Far East); Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. Winter `78 / Elderly and Poor
  5. Energy Bill / Wellhead Oil Tax Failure / Long
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Triscuits.)
  7. Train Derailments
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Sylvania Television's; Bufferin: Oil of Olay.)
  9. Carter / Tito Visit
  10. Mideast / Weizman Visit / Settlements Issue
  11. Economy / Dollar Values / Japan's Economy Problems
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Budweiser; Dristan; Cutlass Salon; Murine 2.)
  14. Flynt Shooting
  15. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  16. Siegel Resignation
  17. Egypt / Japanese Pyramid Project
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 7, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. Farmers Strike
  4. Energy Bill / Natural Gas Pricing Issue
  5. (Commercial: Alcoa; Ford Ltd.)
  6. Civiletti Hearings / Marston Affair
  7. Social Security Administration Security System / General Accounting Office Test
  8. Flynt Shooting
  9. (Commercial: Lowenbrau; Wheaties.)
  10. Carter / Tito Visit
  11. Southern Africa / Rhodesia-Zambia Conflict / Frazier Fight
  12. (Commercial: Orabrite; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  13. Mideast / Settlements Issue / Weizman
  14. French Elections
  15. Ceremony At Bridge At Remagen
  16. China, PR / New Constitution
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Chippers; Geritol.)
  19. Employment / Quitting
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 7, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Natural Gas Pricing / Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Shell Oil Company.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Glass Plus.)
  6. Mideast / Settlements Issue / Weizman
  7. Carter / Tito Visit
  8. Rhodesia-Zambia Conflict
  9. China, PR / Mao's Cmtes. / New Constitution
  10. Arizona Weather / Indians' Problems
  11. Drug Experiments Hearings
  12. Census Bureau / Births
  13. Kuwait / Dollar Devaluation / Oil Prices
  14. Energy Conservation
  15. (Commercial: Midas; Wheat Thins; Upcoming Item; Orabrite.)
  16. Segment 3 (The Rebels of Eritrea)
  17. (Commercial: United Air Lines; Wheaties; Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Briefly: Flynt / Marston / Spanish Mime Group
  19. Bridge At Remagen
  20. Good Night

March 8, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. Carter Administration / Siegel Resignation
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Ziploc Bags, Handi-Wrap and Dow Chemical Company.)
  6. Europe / Kidnappings / Security Bus. Boom
  7. Rhodesia Maj. Rule Agreement
  8. China, PR / People's Cong.
  9. Italy / New Government / Communists / Women's March
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cutlass Salon; Budweiser; Puppy Choice; Poli-Grip. )
  11. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  12. Miller Swearing-In Ceremony
  13. Social Security Administration / Safety of Records
  14. Atlanta Police Chief Controversy
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: K Mart; That Second Thing On ABC, Charlie's Angels" and "Starsky and Hutch" Television Shows; Rolaids; Listerine.)
  17. Reggie Jackson and New York Yankees
  18. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Mazda GLC.)
  19. Commentary (Economy)
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Atherton Mission / Tito Interview / Settlements Issue
  3. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Home Insurance, Company.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. Flynt Shooting
  6. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Boise Cascade Corp.)
  7. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Communist Presence / Tito Interview
  8. Italy / New Government / Communist Participation
  9. Belgrade Conference Communique
  10. USSR / Women's Demonstration / Jewish Emigration
  11. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Futura.)
  12. Education Funds / Desegregation and Colleges / Oklahoma's Langston College
  13. Miller Swearing-In Ceremony
  14. Civil Aeronautics Board / Braniff / European Routes
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Geritol; K Mart.)
  17. Superstars In Television Ads
  18. Power Plant Explosion
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 8, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; State Farm Insurance Company.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Alcoa.)
  6. Euro-Cmnsm. / France / Italy
  7. Rhodesia Maj. Rule Agreement
  8. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  9. Japan / Dollar Devaluation
  10. Winter `78
  11. Belgrade Conference Communique
  12. (Commercial: Boise Cascade Corp.; Roman Meal; Upcoming Item; Speidel Watchbands.)
  13. Segment 3 (No-Name Bonds)
  14. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; General Motors; Upcoming Item; Tuborg Gold.)
  15. Briefly: Flynt /Political Parties / Commuters
  16. Talking Machines
  17. Good Night

March 9, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 9, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (Paris, France)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wheat Thins; Geritol.)
  5. Carter Press Conference
  6. Nicaragua / Political Unrest
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Natural Light Beer; Eastman 910 Adhesive; Mazda GLC; "Welcome Back Kotter", "Fish", "Barney Miller", "Carter Country" television shows.)
  8. Economy / Wlse. Prices / Dollar Devaluation / OPEC Meeting
  9. Derailment / Texas
  10. South Korea Influence Probe / Park Testimony
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sinex; General Tires; The Boy in the Plastic Bubble" Television Movie; Sylvania Televisions.)
  12. French Elections / Euro-Cmnsm.
  13. Other News: Disarmament / Sub Accident / Flynt / Blackout / Cloning
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Cutlass Supreme; Bufferin.)
  16. Top Stories
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 9, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Lowenbrau; All-Bran.)
  4. Carter Press Conference / Ethiopia-Somalia War / Mideast
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; Alcoa.)
  6. Wholesale Prices
  7. Flynt Shooting
  8. Auto Industries / Odometer Proposal
  9. Abortion / Amniocentesis / March of Dimes
  10. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Lite-Line.)
  11. Terrorist Trials / Italy / Cyprus
  12. Rhodesia Maj. Rule Settlement / Owen / Young / Preparations
  13. Nicaragua / Pol. Assassination
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Geritol; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  16. Book Sale Technique
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 9, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: United Air Lines; American Gas Association)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Roman Meal.)
  6. Wholesale Prices
  7. Farmers' Protest / Mexican Food Products
  8. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  9. Mideast / Saudis and Israel / United Nations Resolution / United States Arms Sales
  10. Flynt Shooting
  11. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Lite-Line; Upcoming Item; Burlington Inds.)
  12. Segment 3 (The Hanafi Hostages)
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Upcoming Item; Freedent Gum.)
  14. Briefly: Hijackers / Neutron Bomb / Nicaragua / Terrorists / Park
  15. Vietnam / Damaged United States Military Hardware
  16. Good Night

March 10, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 10, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (Paris, France); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Unemployment Figs.
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  6. Africa / South Africa / Ethiopia-Somalia War / Rhodesia-Zambia Battles
  7. French Elections
  8. Italy / Red Brigade Terrorists Trial
  9. Space Exploration / Czech and Soviet Cosmonauts Return
  10. North Sea / Trapped Sub Rescue
  11. Jackson / USSR Visit Off
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Trash Compactor; Sylvania Televisions; American Gas. Association; Sine-Off.)
  13. Carter / Nuclear Proliferation / Weizman / Mideast Arms Sales
  14. Canal Treaty Developments
  15. Other News: Flynt / Marijuana / Bubbles
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Nytol; C.W. Post Cereal; Mazda GLC; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  18. Commentary (Carter Administration: Changes)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 10, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; General Motors.)
  4. Unemployment Figs.
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Litton Microwave.)
  6. Carter / Nuclear Nonproliferation Act
  7. Canal Treaty Developments
  8. Italy / Terrorists' Trial
  9. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  10. South Africa / Qoboza Release
  11. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Wheaties.)
  12. Mideast / Weizman Visit / Arms Sales
  13. Mideast / Arms Lobby
  14. USSR / Jackson / Grigorenko / Cosmonauts
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; The Potato Board.)
  17. Mexican Marijuana / Paraquat
  18. Atlanta / Eaves Resignation
  19. Winter Advantages
  20. Escaped Hippo
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 10, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Unemployment Figs.
  3. (Commercial: Homelite Chain Saws; Di-Gel.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Canal Treaty Developments
  6. Carter / Nonproliferation Act
  7. Ethiopia-Somalia War
  8. Space Exploration / USSR and Czech Cosmonauts
  9. Mexican Marijuana / Lung Damage
  10. Coal Strike Developments
  11. Flood / Payments Probes
  12. Atlanta / Police Commissioner Fired
  13. Massachusetts Prison Escapee Caught
  14. (Commercial: Murine 2; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)
  15. Segment 3 (French Elections)
  16. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; United Airlines; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay Arthritis Rub.)
  17. Briefly: Food Prices / Farm Income / Dollar / Blacks To South
  18. Houston, Texas, Azalea Trail
  19. Escaped Hippo
  20. Good Night

March 11, 1978

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

March 12, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 12, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 12, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / PLO Israeli Raid
  3. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Poli-Grip.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Lanacane Lotion.)
  6. California Farmers' Troubles From Rains
  7. French Elections
  8. Alps Avalanches
  9. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold; Magic Chef Microwaves.)
  10. Commentary (Mideast, Begin and PLO Raid)
  11. Rhode Island / Possible Public Employee Strike
  12. Canadian Seal Hunt
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Jell-O Pudding.)
  14. Georgetown's Live Mannequin
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 12, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Israel / Terrorist Attack
  4. Terrorist Attack / Plane Sales To Arabs
  5. Carter / United States Jewish Opinion
  6. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Gaines Puppy Choice.)
  7. Coal Strike Developments
  8. French Elections
  9. Clinch River Project / Staats
  10. California / Rain and Mudslides
  11. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Lanacane Bath Treatment.)
  12. Sports
  13. Upcoming Item
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Exxon; Upcoming Item; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Briefly: Sicily Earthquake / Dollar / Oil Companies
  16. Melting Ice Jam
  17. Good Night

March 13, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 13, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (West Virginia); Peter Jennings (Paris, France); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / PLO Israeli Raid / Reaction
  4. South Moluccan Seizure In Netherlands
  5. Dollar Devaluation / United States and West German Action
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lite-Line; Contac Junior)
  7. Coal Strike Developments
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears; Bufferin; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Petroleum Plants / Calvin
  10. Animals / Kenya and Animal Trophies / Aquarium Transfer
  11. (Commercial: Cool Whip; Le Baron; Dristan; Grecian Formula 16.)
  12. French Elections
  13. United Airlines Hijacking
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Sine-Off.)
  16. Commentary (PLO Israeli Raid)
  17. Top Stories
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 13, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / PLO Israeli Raid / Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Ford Motors; Bufferin.)
  4. Netherlands / South Moluccan Siege
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Ben-Gay.)
  6. Coal Strike Developments
  7. Liquified Natural Gas From Algeria / Maryland Shipment
  8. Canal Treaty Developments
  9. House / Pol. Expenditures Bill
  10. South Korea Influence Probe / Mitchell Testimony
  11. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Tucks.)
  12. French Elections / Leftist Alliance
  13. Dollar Devaluation / United States Military Men Overseas
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Nuclear Subs / Gen. Dynamics-Navy Cost Dispute
  16. World Food Problems
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Lowenbrau; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  19. United Air Lines Hijacking
  20. New England Aquarium Animal Transfer
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 13, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Di-Gel; Speidel Watchbands.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Grand Prix.)
  6. Mideast / PLO Israeli Raid / Reaction
  7. Netherlands / South Moluccan Seizure
  8. Euro Cmnsm. / French Elections / Italy
  9. Dollar Devaluation / West German Aid
  10. EPA / Volkswagen / Pollution Control Devices
  11. United Air Lines Hijacking
  12. Education / Middle Income Families / Costs
  13. (Commercial: Orabrite; Playtex Bras; Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Holiday 88.)
  14. Segment 3 (Masterpiece Thievery)
  15. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Midas Muffler Shops; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  16. Briefly: Canal Treaty / Ethiopia-Somalia War / Neutron Bomb
  17. New England Aquarium Transfer
  18. Good Night

March 14, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Israeli Retaliation For PLO Attack
  4. Netherlands / South Moluccan Siege Ends
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mellow Roast; Gravy Train.)
  6. Coal Strike Developments
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Lite-Line; Peerless Faucets; Sears.)
  8. Ohio Chemical Plant Accident
  9. Argentina Prison Riot
  10. Air Fares / British Agreement
  11. Ethiopia-Somalia War / End Rptd. / War Refugees
  12. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Grecian Formula 16; Bonneville; Poli-Grip.)
  13. Canal Treaty Developments
  14. Olin Corp. Indicted / South Africa Arms Sales
  15. House / Home-Brewed Beer Bill
  16. Potholes
  17. (Commercial: Dodge Diplomat S; Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Israeli Retaliation For PLO Raid
  4. (Commercial: Bonneville; Ex-Lax.)
  5. Coal Strike Developments
  6. Ohio Chemical Plant Accident
  7. (Commercial: Home Insurance Company; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  8. Netherlands / South Moluccan Siege Ends
  9. Argentina Prison Riot
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  11. Canal Treaty Developments
  12. Shipbuilding / Navy Shipbuilders Cost Disputes
  13. South Africa / United Nations and Rhodesia Agreement / Olin and South Africa Arms Sales
  14. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Medicare Payments To Physicians
  15. Retail Sales
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Burlington Inds.)
  18. United States Military Dvt. of New Shell
  19. United States Olympic Training / Women's Volleyball / Educators' Concerns
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 14, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Israeli Retaliation For PLO Raid
  4. (Commercial: Primatene; Mastercharge; Upcoming Item; Geritol.)
  5. Coal Strike Developments
  6. (Commercial: Lemans; Glass Plus.)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  9. Netherlands / South Moluccan Terrorist Siege Ends
  10. Argentina Prison Riot
  11. Ethiopia-Somalia War / Cuban Involvement / War Ended
  12. Canal Treaty Developments
  13. Ohio Chemical Plant Accident
  14. Kentucky Horse Breeding Ind. / Venereal Disease
  15. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold; State Farm Insurance Company; Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior)
  16. Mideast Situation
  17. Missouri Town's Conflict
  18. Good Night

March 15, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 15, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (Israel); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Israeli Raid
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; K Mart.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. Canal Treaty Developments
  6. South Korea Influence Probe
  7. Miller / Anti-Inflation Policy
  8. Washington / Promotion
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Contac; Cordoba S; A-1 Steak Sauce; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  10. Other News: China Nuclear Blast / Group B Strep / Potholes
  11. Farm Strike / Decision Time
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Fixodent; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Natural Light; Lite-Line.)
  14. Commentary (Canal Treaty and Carter)
  15. Top Stories
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 15, 1978
  1. Mideast / Israeli Raid
  2. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  3. Mideast / Israeli Raid / Reactions
  4. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  5. Canal Treaty Developments
  6. Coal Strike Developments
  7. South Korea Influence Probe
  8. Eilberg and Flood / House and Justice Department Probes
  9. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  10. Navy-Shipbuilders Contract Disputes / Newport News Co.
  11. Group B Strep Disease
  12. Junk Phone Calls
  13. Pollution / Fluorocarbons / Motorcycle Mufflers
  14. Schlitz / Tax Evasion Charges
  15. Rostropoviches' USSR Citizenships Stripped
  16. China, PR / Nuclear Explosion
  17. Miller / Foreign Oil / Inflation
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  20. Washington, DC Farmers' March
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 15, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Israeli Raid
  3. (Commercial: Total; Black and Decker Power Tools.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  6. Canal Treaty Developments
  7. Coal Strike Developments
  8. Billy Carter / Gasoline Probe
  9. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Homelite Chain Saws; Upcoming Item; Freedent.)
  10. Segment 3 (Television or Not Television?)
  11. (Commercial: Delta and Delex Faucets; Roman Meal; Upcoming Item; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  12. Briefly: China Nuclear Blast / Ogaden War / South Korea Influence Probe
  13. Rostropovich / USSR Citizenship Removed
  14. Good Night

March 16, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (Israel)
  2. Preview
  3. Canal Treaty Developments
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Nytol.)
  5. Mideast / Israeli Raid Developments
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Speidel Watchbands; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  7. Italy / Moro Kidnapping
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ziploc Bags, Handi-Wrap and Dow Chemical Company; Peerless Faucets; Bufferin; Lite-Line.)
  10. Other News: Industrial Production / Plane Crash / USSR Cosmonauts
  11. Drug Regulation Bill
  12. (Commercial: Mazda GLC; Pepto-Bismol.)
  13. Top Stories
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Canal Treaty Developments
  4. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Roman Meal.)
  5. Italy / Moro Kidnapping
  6. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Poli-Grip.)
  7. Mideast / Israeli Raid Developments
  8. Bulgarian Plane Crash
  9. USSR Cosmonauts Return
  10. My Lai Massacre Anniversary
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  12. Humphrey-Hawkins Bill
  13. Coal Strike Developments
  14. Industrial Production / Housing Starts / Building Permits
  15. Farmers' Demonstrations in Washington, DC
  16. Drug Regulation Proposal
  17. Fuel Barge Grounding
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Filter Fresh Water Filter; Pinto.)
  20. ERA / Kentucky / Minnesota Gov. Purpich
  21. Philadelphia / Move Group / Police Blockade
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 16, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC)
  2. Canal Treaty Developments
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Murine 2.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: State Farm Insurance Company.)
  6. Mideast / Israeli Raid Developments
  7. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Gallo Wines; Upcoming Item; Dodge Aspen.)
  8. Italy / Moro Kidnapping
  9. Drug Regulation Proposal
  10. Humphrey-Hawkins Bill
  11. USSR Cosmonauts Return
  12. (Commercial: Duration; American Gas. Association; Upcoming Item; Kitchen Aid Dishwashers.)
  13. Briefly: Tongsun Park / ERA / Vesco / Plane Crash
  14. South Korea Highways / Landing Strips
  15. Good Night

March 17, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (Israel); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast Tempest / Israel / Lebanon
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears; General Tires.)
  5. President' Day / United States / USSR / Def.
  6. Hanna / Korean Scandal
  7. Coal Strike Developments
  8. Panama Canal Treaty
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Oil of Olay; Busch Natural Light Beer; Mazda GLC.)
  10. Supertanker Disaster / France
  11. Moro Kidnapping / Italy
  12. French Elections
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Lite Line Cheese; K Mart; Hallmark Easter Cards; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  15. Other News: St. Patrick's Day / Dollar Value / Air Fares / Davis Cup / NFL
  16. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Powder; Bufferin.)
  17. Commentary (Mideast)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Situation / Lebanon / Israel
  3. Mideast / United States Involvement
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; The Home Insurance Company.)
  5. United States / USSR / Military Restraint
  6. Taft-Hartley / Mining Strike
  7. Britain / United States / Airfares
  8. (Commercial: K Mart; Bufferin.)
  9. Moro Kidnapping / Italy
  10. Supertanker Disaster
  11. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Powder; Absorbine Junior For Aching Muscles.)
  12. Lance / Securities and Exchange Commission Accusation
  13. Hanna / South Korea Bribery Scandal
  14. Panama Treaty
  15. Davis Cup Protest
  16. Dollar Value / Overseas Based Soldiers
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerator; Lanacane Ointment.)
  19. San Quentin Prisoner
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. President / United States / USSR
  3. Airfares / United States / Britain
  4. Coal Strike / Taft-Hartley Law
  5. South Korean Bribery Scandal
  6. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detector; Gallo Wine.)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  9. Mideast / Lebanon / Israel / Confrontation
  10. Supertanker Disaster / France
  11. Moro Kidnapping / Italy
  12. (Commercial: Hallmark Easter Cards; Di-Gel Antacid; Upcoming Item; Dodge Dealers.)
  13. Segment 3 (Terrorism Part I)
  14. (Commercial: Black and Decker Circular Saw; Fleischmann's Margarine; Upcoming Item; Wheat Thins.)
  15. Briefly: Davis Cup / Soviet Cellist
  16. Winter, Spring Scenes
  17. Good Night

March 18, 1978

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

March 19, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 19, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 19, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon / Israel
  3. (Commercial: Pontiac; Absorbine Junior Ointment.)
  4. Begin-Carter Talks
  5. Israel / Lebanon / United States Weapons
  6. Bell Resignation
  7. (Commercial: A-I Steak Sauce; Shell Dealers.)
  8. French Elections
  9. Supertanker Oil Spill
  10. Neutron Bomb Demonstrations
  11. Moro Kidnapping / Italy
  12. Commentary (Left Faction / Politics)
  13. Davis Cup Demonstrations
  14. Spinks' Problems
  15. (Commercial: Mannington Floors; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Color.)
  16. Coal Agreement
  17. Car Complaints
  18. Debt Collections
  19. (Commercial: Dodge Aspen; Dristan Decongestant.)
  20. Swallows and Buzzards
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 19, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City); Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Mideast / Lebanon / Israel
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Maxi Thick Mascara.)
  5. Begin / United States Visit
  6. French Elections
  7. Coal Contract
  8. Tijuana Floods
  9. Moro Kidnapping / Italy
  10. (Commercial: Anacin; Primatene Asthma Medicine; Upcoming Item; Exxon.)
  11. Sports
  12. Upcoming Story
  13. (Commercial: Tang; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  14. Briefly: Debts / Pollution / Innocence
  15. Superbuns
  16. Good Night

March 20, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 20, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (On Assignment); Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (Israel); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Howard K. SMITH (DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Israel / Lebanon
  4. Begin / United States Visit
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  6. Barge Explosion
  7. Nebraska Floods
  8. Supertanker Oil Spill
  9. Ford Cars, Trucks / Faulty Transmissions
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Busch Natural Light Beer; Hallmark Easter Cards; Kitchen Aid Dishwasher; Dodge Aspen.)
  11. ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) Officials / CIA, ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) Involvement
  12. Illinois Primary Elections
  13. ERA / Kentucky
  14. Supreme Court / Reporters / Libel Cases
  15. Assumed Identities
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Cadillac; Lite-Line Cheese; Speidel Twist-O-Flex Watchband; Zenith Television.)
  18. Communists / Socialists / French Elections
  19. Terrorism Protection
  20. (Commercial: Gravey Train Dog Food; Pepto-Bismol Antacid.)
  21. Commentary (Mideast / Begin, Carter Talks / Russia)
  22. Top Stories
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 20, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel / Lebanon
  3. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Tylenol.)
  4. Mideast / United Nations Peace Force
  5. Begin, Carter Meeting
  6. Mideast / PLO / Hard-Line Arabs
  7. Moro Kidnapping / Terrorist Problem
  8. Pope Sick
  9. French Elections
  10. Supertanker Oil Spill
  11. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Michelin Tires.)
  12. ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) / Chilean Politics / Officials Charged
  13. Supreme Court Cases
  14. ERA / Kentucky
  15. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Montgomery Ward.)
  16. Spring Floods
  17. Barge Explosion
  18. Social Security Taxes
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Geritol; Hallmark Easter Cards.)
  21. Voluntary Cong. Retirees
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 20, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon / Israel
  3. Begin / United States Visit
  4. United States / Refugees in Lebanon
  5. (Commercial: Pontiac Bonneville; State Farm Insurance.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  8. ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) / Charges / Chilean Politics
  9. Kent State Retrial
  10. Supreme Court / Press Freedom
  11. ERA / Kentucky
  12. Nebraska Floods
  13. Barge Explosion
  14. French Elections
  15. Moro Kidnapping / Italy
  16. Upcoming Item. (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Litton Microwave Oven; Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  18. Segment 3 (Terrorism / Part II)
  19. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Hallmark Easter Cards; Upcoming Item; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  20. Briefly: Social Security Taxes / Flynt / Fords
  21. Supertanker Oil Spill
  22. Good Night

March 21, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 21, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (London); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast Cease-Fire / Begin, Carter Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac Dealers; Tang Drink.)
  5. Farm Bill / Nebraska Floods
  6. Mitchell / Korean Bribery
  7. Eastland Retirement
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Reynolds Aluminum; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; General Tires; Lite-Line Cheese.)
  9. Other News: Crime Rate / Supreme Court / Quebec Robbery
  10. Supertanker Oil Spill
  11. Rhodesia / Multi-Racial Council
  12. Italy / Moro Kidnapping / Terrorism
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Hallmark Easter Cards; Bufferin; First Alert Smoke Detector; Mazda GLC.)
  15. Israeli-American Rift
  16. (Commercial: Dodge Diplomat S; Savings and Loan Assns.)
  17. Easter Basket Recall
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 21, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Cease-Fire / Israel / Lebanon
  3. Begin-Carter Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Clorox 2 Bleach.)
  5. Mitchell / Korean Bribery Scandal
  6. Retirement
  7. Eastland Retirement / Story Correction
  8. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Powder; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  9. Nebraska Floods
  10. Hijackers
  11. Car Repairs
  12. (Commercial: Magic Chef Ovens; Lowenbrau Beer.)
  13. Farm Bill / Farmers' Protest
  14. Crime / Rural Crime / Part I
  15. Easter Basket Recall
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Wheaties Cereal.)
  18. Rhodesia / Multi-Racial Interim Government
  19. Supertanker Oil Slick
  20. Arab Refugees
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 21, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); John Hart (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Cease-Fire
  3. Begin / Carter Meeting
  4. (COMMERCIAL: Valvoline Motor Oil; Bic Lighter.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Michelin Tires.)
  7. FBI Memos / Korean Bribery Scandal
  8. Eastland Retirement
  9. Farm Bill / Farmer Strike
  10. Nebraska Floods
  11. Supertanker Oil Spill
  12. Moro Kidnapping / Italy
  13. Hijackers' Return
  14. World Sailor / Woman
  15. (Commercial: Cadillac; Di-Gel Antacid; Upcoming Item; Sears.)
  16. Segment 3 (Israeli-American Differences)
  17. (Commercial: Black and Decker Tools; American Gas. Association; Upcoming Item; RCA Television.)
  18. Briefly: Crime / Robbery / Rhodesia / Easter Baskets
  19. Government Embezzlement / Sibert
  20. Good Night

March 22, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 22, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (Israel); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter, Begin Meeting / Mideast Reports
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Lite-Line Cheese; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  6. Wallenda Death Fall
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Poly-Grip Denture Adhesive; Cadillac; A-1 Steak Sauce; National Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers.)
  8. Diggs Indictment
  9. Anderson Nomination
  10. Eastland Retirement
  11. Farm Bill / Acreage Reduction
  12. Retirement Age
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Lanacane; Mazda GLC; Magic Chef Appliances; Budweiser Beer.)
  15. Other News: Eastman Kodak / Antitrust
  16. Oil Spill / France
  17. Notebook: Mondale and Carter Trips / Urban League / Kissinger / Lance
  18. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee Blend; Dodge Diplomat South)
  19. Comment (Carter / Mideast)
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 22, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Carter-Begin Meeting
  3. Mideast / United Nations Peacekeepers
  4. (Commercial: Ford Granada; Ex-Lax.)
  5. Wallenda Death Fall
  6. (Commercial: Westbend Electric Wok; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  7. Panama Canal Treaties
  8. Energy
  9. Income Tax / Misinformation From IRS
  10. (Commercial: Sominex; Ben-Gay Pain Relieving Ointment.)
  11. Desegregation / North Carolina
  12. Floods / Nebraska / Indiana
  13. Rural Crime
  14. Bus Accident / Mexico
  15. Kodak / Antitrust
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Roman Meal Bread.)
  18. Moro Kidnapping / Effects
  19. Oil Spill / France
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 22, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Begin-Carter Meeting
  3. Mideast / United Nations Peace Force
  4. Israel / Arms Sale To Arabs / Special Report
  5. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Ben-Gay Pain Relieving Ointment.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: RCA Television Sets.)
  8. Wallenda Death Fall
  9. Briguglio Death
  10. Mexican Bus Accident
  11. Oil Spill / France
  12. Eastland Retirement
  13. Anderson Victory
  14. Colorado / Bombs
  15. Savings Accounts
  16. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Hallmark Greeting Cards; Upcoming Item; State Farm Insurance Companies.)
  17. Segment 3 (Separate Quebec)
  18. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Midas Mufflers; Upcoming Item; Bic Lighters.)
  19. Briefly: Murder In Spain / Kodak Decision / Lance Passport
  20. Clowning The Job
  21. Good Night

March 23, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast / Begin-Carter Meeting / Callaghan
  4. Mideast / Refugees / United Nations Troops
  5. Begin Interview
  6. (Commercial: Pontiac Le Mans; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  7. Train Wheels
  8. Retirement Age
  9. Medical Costs / Out-Patient Treatment
  10. Plain English
  11. Preview
  12. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Contac; Oil of Olay; Mazda GLC.)
  13. Kissinger Portrait
  14. Rattlesnake Roundup
  15. Steve Wallenda
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Radio Shack; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Lite-Line Cheese; American Gas Association)
  18. Mideast / Begin Interview
  19. (Commercial: Chrysler Cordoba S; Dristan Cold Tablets.)
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Carter-Begin Meetings
  3. Mideast / United States Arms / Refugees / United Nations Force
  4. Mideast / Begin Role In Conflict
  5. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation; Lowenbrau Beer.)
  6. Coal Strike
  7. Diggs Indictment
  8. Marston Successor / Vaira
  9. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Shell Oil Services.)
  10. Retirement Age
  11. Carter / Callaghan Meeting
  12. (Commercial: Master Charge; Preparation H.)
  13. Train Accidents / Faulty Wheels
  14. Agent Orange
  15. Olin Corp. / River Pollution
  16. Navy / General Dynamics / Nuclear Sub
  17. United States Birthrate
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Pontiac Grand Prix.)
  20. Electricity / Washington, DC Suburb
  21. Cost-of-Nothing Index
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 23, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Retirement Age
  3. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Gallo Vineyards.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Fiat Autos.)
  6. Mideast / Begin-Carter Meeting
  7. Mideast Poll
  8. Begin Interview / Brown and Chancellor
  9. Mideast / Begin Criticism of Carter
  10. Mideast / Front Action
  11. Diggs Indictment
  12. Vaira / Marston Replacement
  13. Coal Strike
  14. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Weyerhauser Designer Wall Paneling; Upcoming Item; Master Charge.)
  15. Segment 3 (Gamble At Own Risk)
  16. (COMMERCIAL: Speidel Watch Bands; Anacin Pain Reliever; Upcoming item; First Alert Smoke Alarms.)
  17. Briefly: Flynt Extortion Try / Montreal Robbery / Plain English
  18. Kissinger Portrait
  19. Good Night

March 24, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 24, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Frank Reynolds; Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Coal Strike Developments
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Diplomat S; Nytol.)
  5. Mideast Developments
  6. France / Tanker Wreck
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Rolaids; Radio Shack; Mazda GLC.)
  8. Easter Service / Jerusalem / Pope Paul
  9. Carter Administration / Urban Policy Announcement
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Lite-Line; Peerless Faucets; Ultra Ban II.)
  11. Sports / Simpson Trade / Baseball Spring Training
  12. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Cadillac.)
  13. Commentary (Inflation)
  14. Fiddlers' Contest
  15. Top Stories
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 24, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  4. Mideast Developments
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Lite-Line.)
  6. Terrorism / Empain Kidnapping / Red Brigade Actions
  7. Easter Week Services / Pope Paul / Jerusalem
  8. Carter Administration / Navy Shipbuilding Cuts
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties; Mr. Coffee.)
  10. Carter / Urban Plan / South Bronx Community Aid Program
  11. Bronx Sewer Explosions
  12. Presidential Campaign 1976 / Ford Funds
  13. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Equal Rights Hiring
  14. Pro Football / Simpson Trade
  15. (Commercial: Ltd II; Florida Orange Growers.)
  16. France / Tanker Wreck / Oil Slick Damage
  17. On The Road (Florida Bird Sanctuary)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 24, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); John Hart (Washington, DC)
  2. Coal Strike Developments
  3. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold; Black and Decker Workmate; Upcoming Item; Mennen Speed Stick.)
  4. Mideast Developments
  5. Easter Week Services / Jerusalem / Pope Paul / New Hampshire Flags
  6. Winter `78
  7. France / Tanker Wreck
  8. (Commercial: Boise Cascade Corp.; Radio Shack; Upcoming Item; Wheaties.)
  9. Segment 3 (The Worst Ever)
  10. (Commercial: Singer Sewing Machines; Reynolds Aluminum; Upcoming Item; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  11. Briefly: South Africa / Radiation / Terrorism / Football / Sakharov
  12. Old Time Fiddlers' Convention
  13. Good Night

March 25, 1978

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

March 26, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 26, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 26, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Japan / Airport Riots
  3. (Commercial: Sominex; Cadillac.)
  4. Coal Strike Developments
  5. Winter `78
  6. (Commercial: Lanacane Bath Treatment; Clorets.)
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Empain Kidnapping and Release
  9. (Commercial: General Motors; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  10. Easter Service
  11. Commentary (Need For Belief)
  12. Beauty Pageant Problems
  13. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Lanier Pocket Secretary.)
  14. Bureaucratic Language
  15. IRS / Auditing / New Game
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 26, 1978
  1. Japan Airport Riots
  2. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Dristan.)
  3. Winter `78
  4. Carter / Urban Plan
  5. Mideast Developments
  6. Laker Airlines / Increased Service
  7. Bridge Maintenance Problems
  8. Challenge The IRS
  9. (Commercial: Lennox Air Conditioning-Heating; Master Charge; Upcoming Item; Di-Gel.)
  10. Sports / Baseball / Carew
  11. Preview
  12. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; RCA Televisions.)
  13. Briefly: Terrorism / Nuclear Blast / Ethiopia / Mt. Etna
  14. Easter / Terrorism and Natural Disaster
  15. Good Night

March 27, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 27, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Urban Policy
  4. (Commercial: Natural Light; Samsonite Luggage.)
  5. Coal Ind. Developments
  6. Supreme Court / Striker Benefits / Private Post Office
  7. Hepatitis Discovery
  8. (Commercial: Subaru; Radio Shack; Krylon Spray Paint; Dristan.)
  9. Japan Airport Protests
  10. Dollar Devaluation / Japan / Khalid and Oil Prices
  11. Kidnappings / Release of Empain / Moro
  12. Amoco Cadiz Oil Slick / Britain / France
  13. Mideast Developments
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Excedrin; Gen. Tires; Grecian Formula 16.)
  15. White House Easter Egg Roll Cancelled
  16. Carter / For. Trip
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids.)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 27, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Coal Ind. Developments
  3. (Commercial: Big Boy Restaurants.)
  4. Carter / Urban Policy
  5. Redwood National Park Bill
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Ford Ltd.)
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Carter / For. Trip / Venezuela
  9. USSR Nuclear Sub Base in Cuba Rptd.
  10. Japan Airport Protests
  11. Namibia / Kapuuo Assassination
  12. (Commercial: Filter Fresh Water Filter and Mr. Coffee; Grecian Formula 16.)
  13. Winter `78
  14. San Francisco / Gay Rights Ordinance
  15. Navy Plane Crash
  16. Supreme Court / Striker Benefits
  17. Miller / Energy / Inflation
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Total; Radio Shack.)
  20. Wildlife Painting Discovery
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 27, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Urban Policy
  3. (Commercial: United Airlines; Samsonite Luggage.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Midas Muffler Shops.)
  6. Japan Airport Conflict
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Coal Ind. Developments
  9. Supreme Court / Strike Benefits
  10. Military Developments / Navy Plane Crash / MX Missile
  11. Wallenda Funeral
  12. (Commercial: Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; American Gas. Association; Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires.)
  13. Segment 3 ($ Oil $)
  14. (Commercial: Manpower Temporary Services; Lennox Air Conditioning-Heating; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)
  15. Briefly: Brittany Oil Slick / Hepatitis Discovery
  16. Town That Died: Rondariya, Lebanon
  17. Good Night

March 28, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 28, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / For. Trip / Venezuela
  4. Economy / Consumer Prices
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac; Dexatrim Weight Loss Capsules.)
  6. Mideast Developments
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Radio Shack; Oil of Olay; Natural Light; Gravy Train.)
  8. Supreme Court / Judicial Immunity
  9. Coal Ind. Developments
  10. Carter / Urban Policy / Buffalo
  11. Houston Police Sentences / Civil Rights Violations
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Black and Decker Trimmer; Anacin; Elmer's Glue-All.)
  13. Other News: Terrorism / Rotary / United States Dollar
  14. Star Trek Movie
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sominex.)
  17. Top Stories
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 28, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Carter / For. Trip / Venezuela
  3. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Miller Lite.)
  4. Economy / Consumer Prices / Beef
  5. Coal Ind. Developments
  6. Supreme Court / Judicial Immunity
  7. Houston Police Sentences
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sominex; Master Charge.)
  10. Mideast Developments
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac; Ben-Gay.)
  12. Terrorism / Moro Kidnapping and Mafia Threats / Empain
  13. Japan Airport Controversy
  14. Carter Trip / Brazil
  15. Oil Industry / United States Offshore Drilling / World Outlook
  16. (Commercial: Big Boy Restaurants.)
  17. Children's Express / Children's Treatment In Insts.
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 28, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Consumer Prices
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Fiat.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Lanacane Lotion.)
  6. Carter / For. Trip / Venezuela
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. US-Turkey Relations
  9. Supreme Court / Judicial Immunity
  10. Italy / Moro Kidnapping / Mafia Threat Against Kidnappers
  11. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  12. Segment 3 (Chisanbop)
  13. (Commercial: Master Charge; Black and Decker Trimmer; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Briefly: Rhodesia / CB Radios / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Star Trek
  15. Rotary International / Women Members Controversy
  16. Good Night

March 29, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 29, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / For. Trip / Venezuela and Brazil
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Radio Shack; Mazda GLC.)
  5. Economy / Steel Rate Hike
  6. Miller Stroke
  7. Economy / Food Prices / Farmers' Plight / Administration Aid Plan / Dollar Values
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes; Michelob; Cling Free; Anacin.)
  9. Mideast Developments
  10. Rhodesia / Battle / Possible USSR and Cuba Involvement
  11. Terrorism / Moro Kidnapping / Japan Airport Protest
  12. Amoco Cadiz Wreck
  13. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Whirlpool Appliances; Bonneville; Grecian Formula 16.)
  14. Arkansas Train Derailment
  15. Other News: Queen Mary / FBI Anti-Terrorist Plan / Abortion Clinics
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Welcome Back Kotter, Fish, "Barney Miller" and "A.E.S Hudson Street" Television Shows.)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 29, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Carter / For. Trip / Venezuela and Brazil
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Emery Air Freight.)
  4. Mideast Developments
  5. Amoco Cadiz Wreck
  6. (Commercial: Big Boy Restaurants.)
  7. Arkansas Train Derailment
  8. Economy / Administration Farm Aid Plan / Steel Price Hike / Coal Ind. / Miller
  9. Webster / Anti-Terrorism Preparation / Recruitment
  10. (Commercial: Lowenbrau; Roman Meal.)
  11. Italy / Moro Kidnapping
  12. Arab Lobby
  13. Leukemia Victim Treatment / Lawsuit
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Bonneville; Ace Hardware Stores.)
  16. Vermont Asbestos Mine Worker-Mgt. Experiment Troubles
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 29, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / For. Trip / Venezuela and Brazil
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; State Farm Insurance Company.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Manpower Temporary Service.)
  6. Arkansas Train Derailment
  7. Amoco Cadiz Wreck
  8. Mideast Developments
  9. Miller's Stroke
  10. Steel Price Hike
  11. Leukemia Victim Treatment Halt / Lawsuit
  12. Radio City Music Hall
  13. Administration Farm Aid Plan
  14. Electronic Rat Repellent Controversy
  15. New York Death Penalty Debate Quotes
  16. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; United Airlines.)
  17. Segment 3 (Inside Vietnam: Where The Power Is)
  18. (Commercial: Total; Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes; Upcoming Item; Cadillac.)
  19. Briefly: Death Rate / Dollar Value Decline / US-USSR Relations
  20. Polar Bear Swimming Lesson
  21. Good Night

March 30, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 30, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Frank Reynolds (New York City); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast Developments
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Cadillac.)
  5. Carter / For. Trip / Brazil
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Fndtn. Incorporated; Tang; Black and Decker Jigsaws; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Spring Flooding / North Dakota Preparations
  8. Economy / Steel Price Incr. / Administration Reaction
  9. Solar Energy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Cling Free; Mazda GLC; Michelob.)
  12. Italy / Moro Kidnapping
  13. Rhodesia / Possible Mass Kidnapping / Protected Villages Plan
  14. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Negotiations
  15. Other News: Wayne / Queen Elizabeth
  16. Korbut Retirement
  17. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 30, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Carter / For. Trip / Brazil / Steel Price Hike Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Total.)
  4. Mideast Developments
  5. Carter Trip / Rio
  6. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Miller Lite.)
  7. United States Def. Plans / Cruise Missile Plane / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Negotiations
  8. Rhodesia / Mass Kidnapping
  9. Olin Corp. / South Africa Gun Sale / Fine
  10. Economy Indicators
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; Roman Meal.)
  13. Japan / Dolphin Slaughter
  14. Tanker Wrecks, Damage and Recovery / France and Britain
  15. Olin Fine / Correction
  16. Italy / Moro Kidnapping
  17. Queen Elizabeth's Raise
  18. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Fairmont.)
  19. Air Shaft Fall
  20. Drug Abuse / Marijuana / Angel Dust
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 30, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Steel Price Hike / Indicators
  3. (Commercial: General Motors; Roman Meal.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold Beer.)
  6. Carter / For. Trip / Brazil
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Terrorism / Rhodesia School Children Kidnapping / Moro Kidnapping
  9. Continental Plane Crash / Prelim. Probe Report
  10. Arkansas Train Derailment / Explosion
  11. Electronic Rat Repellents
  12. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Rose Milk Skin Care Cream; Upcoming Item; Manpower Temporary Services.)
  13. Segment 3 (Inside Vietnam: A Claim For Damages)
  14. (Commercial: Anacin; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip.)
  15. Briefly: Population / 27-Floor Fall / Constitutional Amendment
  16. Possible New York City Transit Strike
  17. Good Night

March 31, 1978

• ABC Evening News for March 31, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Hillside Strangler Suspects
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Mazda GLC.)
  5. Carter / For. Trip / Brazil and Nigeria
  6. Rhodesia School Children Kidnapping
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Tegrin Shampoo; Calgonite; Ultra Ban II.)
  9. Hillside Strangler Suspects
  10. Economy / Steel Price Hike / Trade Bal. / Eastern Airlines
  11. EPA M.P.G. Ratings
  12. South Korea Influence Probe / Passman Indictment
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Subaru; Reynolds Aluminum; Arthritis Pain Formula; Jobes Fertilizer Spikes.)
  15. Indiana Explosion
  16. Other News: Wayne / Exorcism and Murder Trial
  17. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Mazda GLC.)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 31, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Carter / For. Trip / Nigeria / Black Leaders and Cuban Troops
  3. (Commercial: Cling Free; Futura.)
  4. Carter / For. Trip / Brazil / Human Rights
  5. Mideast Developments
  6. (Commercial: Big Boy Restaurants.)
  7. Hillside Strangler Suspects
  8. South Korean Influence Probe / Passman Indictment
  9. Begelman Indictment
  10. (Commercial: Montgomery Ward; Goodyear Tires.)
  11. Economy / Balance of Trade / Dollar Devaluation / Japan / Steel Prices
  12. Auto Industry / AMC-Renault / Ford Pinto Lawsuit
  13. Brewers' Illegal Rebates Probe / Anheuser-Busch
  14. New York City Transit Strike Threats
  15. Michigan / PBB / Recontamination
  16. Indiana Ind. Park Fire
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Cadillac; Lowenbrau.)
  19. Rhodesia School Children Kidnapping
  20. Nigeria / Background Report
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 31, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Balance of Trade / Steel Prices
  3. (Commercial: United Airlines; Weyerhauser Paneling.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Cadillac.)
  6. Carter / For. Trip / Nigeria / Cuban Troops in Africa
  7. Rhodesia School Children Kidnapping
  8. Mideast Developments
  9. South Korea Influence Probe / Passman Indictment
  10. Begelman
  11. Hillside Strangler Suspects
  12. Columbus Strangler / New Murder
  13. Auto Industries / AMC-Renault Deal / EPA M.P.G. Ratings
  14. Indiana Explosion and Fire
  15. New York City Strike Threats
  16. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Spalding Golf Balls; Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  17. Segment 3 (Inside Vietnam: Covering The Story)
  18. (Commercial: Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes; Playtex Bras; Upcoming Item; Honda Express Motorcycles.)
  19. Briefly: Wayne / Best / Green
  20. Odds and Ends: Sexual Advances and Firing Lawsuit / Hsework. Machine
  21. Good Night

Specials

• March 23, 1978 - ABC Special - The Middle East At The Brink [22:30:10 - 22:58:40]
• March 30, 1978 - ABC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference in Brazil [06:00:00 - 06:59:00]
• March 30, 1978 - ABC Special - The Carter Travels: Gains or Losses? [22:30:10 - 22:58:30]

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