May 1978 Broadcast Index

Evening News

May 1, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 1, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (California); Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel and Howard K. SMITH (DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Iron Curtain Prisoner Exchange
  4. May Day Celebrations
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net; Owens/Corning.)
  6. Supreme Court: Utilities / MacDonald / Free Press
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Japan / Fukuda Visit / Whaling / Chicago Protest
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Microwaves; Bonneville; Avon.)
  10. Economy
  11. Tornados
  12. Nixon Book
  13. Moro Kidnapping
  14. Mideast Developments
  15. Rhodesia Government Problems
  16. Uganda
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Gibson Appliances; Bell Telephone System.)
  19. Beverly Hills / Sheik's Controversial House
  20. (Commercial: Peerless Faucets; Minute Rice.)
  21. Commentary (US Mideast Arms Sale Pkg.)
  22. Top Stories
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 1, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Wheaties.)
  4. Iron Curtain Prisoner Swaps
  5. May Day Commemorations
  6. (Commercial: Kal Kan Dog Food; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  7. Nixon Book
  8. Supreme Court / News Reports Ruling
  9. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Goodyear Tires.)
  10. Weather / Tornados / Nuclear Plant Protest
  11. Nuclear Waste Safety Issue
  12. Building Climb In Protest of Whaling
  13. Uemura / North Pole Expedition
  14. Economy
  15. Fukuda / Washington, DC Visit
  16. Federal Reserve / Overdrafts and Savings Accounts
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Magic Chef Microwaves.)
  19. Tennessee Kidnapping
  20. Curling Iron Recall
  21. Pill Addiction
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 1, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Begin / Carter
  3. Mideast Arms Sale
  4. Egypt / Israel / United States Position
  5. Lebanon / Deaths
  6. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold Beer; American Express Credit Card.)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Williams Lectric Shave.)
  9. Economy / Indicators
  10. Economy / Bosworth Predictions
  11. Bank Overdrafts
  12. Nuclear Protest / Barnwell, South Carolina
  13. Supreme Court / Judge's Hearings / Secrecy
  14. Weather
  15. Morial Sworn In
  16. Bailey / Hearst Case
  17. Chicago Building Climb
  18. Spy Swap
  19. May Day / USSR / Spain
  20. North Pole Feat
  21. (Commercial: Sunbeam Food Processor; Fleischmann's Margarine; Upcoming Item; Amway.)
  22. Segment 3 (Testing The Three R's)
  23. (Commercial: Nestea; Black and Decker Power Tools; Upcoming Item; Mobil.)
  24. Briefly: Fukuda / Expelled Reporter / Afghanistan / Alimony
  25. Law Day / Law Store
  26. Good Night

May 2, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Barbara Walters (California); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Tennessee Kidnap Victim Freed
  4. Department of Health, Education And Welfare / North Carolina College Desegregation Plan Rejected
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Three's Company" and "Carter Country" Television Shows.)
  6. Massachusetts Extortion Case / Nixon-Agnew Ticket / Volpe
  7. Nixon Memoirs / Vietnam War
  8. Mideast Developments
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Krylon Spray Paints; Bufferin; Bell Telephone System; Anheuser Busch Natural Light Beer.)
  10. Solar Power / Sun Day
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; General Tires; Owen/Corning; Dristan.)
  13. For. Wealth In Beverly Hills
  14. Other News: Inflation / Khachaturian / Arson / Afghanistan
  15. (Commercial: Gibson Appliances; Nescafe.)
  16. Top Stories
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Filter Fresh Water Filter and Mr. Coffee; General Motors.)
  4. Rhodesia / Black Guerrilla Groups
  5. Mideast Developments
  6. Afghanistan Coup
  7. (Commercial: All-Bran; West Bend Wok.)
  8. Massachusetts Extortion Case
  9. Nixon Book
  10. Senate / Farm Bills
  11. (Commercial: Triscuits; Maytag Dishwashers.)
  12. Controversial California Infant Death Case
  13. Videotaped Confessions
  14. Tennessee Kidnapping and Release
  15. Auto Thefts / Government Proposals
  16. Khachaturian Death
  17. Malaria
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Preparation H.)
  20. Kennecott / Curtiss-Wright Takeover / Lark, Utah, Residents
  21. Senate Committee / Endangered Species Action
  22. NFL Draft / Campbell
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 2, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting.)
  6. Tennessee Kidnapping Ends
  7. Nixon Book
  8. Vietnam Spy Trial
  9. Fukuda / Trade Surplus / Humphrey Contribution
  10. Rhodesia / Patriotic Front Politics Legalized
  11. Afghanistan Coup
  12. Economy
  13. Kennecott Shareholders Meeting / Curtiss-Wright / Ms. Grabner
  14. (Commercial: Bell and Howell Cameras; Litton Microwaves; Upcoming Item; Wheaties.)
  15. Segment 3 (Prime Time)
  16. (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; Wheat Thins; Upcoming Item; Bonneville.)
  17. Briefly: Khachaturian / Hijack Plot / Coffee Smuggling/ Burger Burglary
  18. Oakland A's / Finley / Radio Broadcasts
  19. Good Night

May 3, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner; Barbara Walters (New York City); Tom Jarriel (New York City); Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (Bonn, West Germany)
  2. Preview
  3. Sun Day and Solar Energy
  4. Southern Weather / New Orleans Flooding
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Reynolds Aluminum; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  6. Mideast Developments
  7. US-Japan Trade / Fukuda / Strauss
  8. Nixon Book
  9. Mondale / Philippines
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Owens/Corning; General Electric Co., Inc. Food Processor; Country Time Lemonade; Elmer's Glue.)
  11. West Germany / Brezhnev Visit
  12. Mideast Developments
  13. Moro Kidnapping
  14. South Korean Plane Downed In USSR
  15. North Pole Expedition
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bonneville; Seal-A-Meal; Final Net; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  18. Followups: USSR Satellite / Kent State Protests / Kiritisis / Bubble Boy
  19. Louisiana Explosion and Fire
  20. FDA Cough Syrup Recall
  21. Lost Diamond Case
  22. (Commercial: Sanka; Cycle Dog Food.)
  23. Commentary (Solar Energy)
  24. Downs Death
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. House / Turkey Arms Ban Vote
  4. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Ford Ltd.)
  5. Sun Day and Solar Energy
  6. (Commercial: Wheaties; Goodyear Tires.)
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Mondale / Philippines Visit
  9. United Nations / Namibia / United States Plan Rejected
  10. Rhodesia / Government Guerrilla Offer / Nkomo Rejection
  11. North Pole Trek
  12. Iceberg Sighting
  13. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Mazola Margarine.)
  14. Asbestos / Navy Usage Chg.
  15. OSHA / CIA
  16. Horse Racing Accident
  17. Downs Death
  18. Carter-Fukuda Agreement / Trade
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; General Tires.)
  21. Mansfield, Ohio, Fireman's Strike
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 3, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Sun Day and Solar Energy
  3. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Mobil Gasoline.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Boise Cascade Corp.)
  6. Mideast Developments / United States Plane Sales Issue
  7. Carter For. and Military Policies / Republican Senators' Statement
  8. Other Mideast Developments
  9. New Orleans Rain / Effects
  10. Racing Accident
  11. OSHA / CIA
  12. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Toyota; Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System.)
  13. Segment 3 (American's Jews and Israel)
  14. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Greyhound Bus Lines; Upcoming Item; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  15. Briefly: Fukuda / Turkey Arms / Human Rights / Brezhnev Autos
  16. Hong Kong's Noonday Cannon Firing
  17. Good Night

May 4, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 4, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (Bonn, West Germany); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Sanka; Minute Rice.)
  6. Spring Weather / Florida / Louisiana
  7. Military Weapons Issues / Mideast Arms Sale / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  8. Carter / Western Trip / Legal Reform / Energy Boom Aid
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Triscuits; Williams Lectric Shave; Elmer's Glue; Kitchenaid Appliances.)
  10. Bonn / Brezhnev Visit
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Budweiser; Dristan Long-Lasting; General Tires; Owens/Corning.)
  12. South Africa Raid On Southwest Africa Guerrillas
  13. Ehrlichman Interview: Nixon In White House
  14. House Financial Disclosures
  15. Upcoming Texas Primary / Horse Racing Issue
  16. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Food Processor; Nescafe.)
  17. Betty Ford / Drug and Alcohol Problem / Return Home
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 4, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Food Prices
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Sunbeam Food Processor.)
  4. Carter /Legal Profession / Politics In West States / Brown
  5. Cong. Action / Energy / Farm Aid / Waterways / House Financial Disclosure
  6. (Commercial: Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Lowenbrau.)
  7. West Germany / Brezhnev Visit
  8. Italy / Terrorism / Red Brigades
  9. Mideast Arms Sale / General Accounting Office Report
  10. (Commercial: Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  11. Kent State Shootings / Nixon / Grand Jury Probe
  12. Mrs. Ford / Hospitalization / Release
  13. Spring Weather / Florida / Louisiana
  14. Philadelphia Police Blockade Ends / Move Surrenders
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motors Station Wagons; Metamucil.)
  17. Paraquat / Florida Sugar Cane
  18. Product Safety From Carcinogens
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 4, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Food Prices / Poll Results
  3. Carter / California Visit / Legal Profession
  4. (Commercial: Avon.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Weyerhauser Paneling.)
  7. Spring Weather / Louisiana / Florida
  8. Kent State Shootings / White House Order / Grand Jury Probe
  9. Congress / Tuition Tax Credit
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Compromise Report / Carter-Brezhnev Summit
  11. Brezhnev / West Germany Visit
  12. Citizens' Lawsuit Against Nixon Profits
  13. (Commercial: General Tires; Roman Meal Bread; Upcoming Item; Coronet Bathroom Tissue.)
  14. Segment 3 (Noah Greenfeld)
  15. (Commercial: California Strawberry Advisory Board; Amway; Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  16. Briefly: Mrs. Betty Ford / Terrorism / Government Workers / Grant Refusal
  17. Reno Hotel-Casino Ind. Growth
  18. Good Night

May 5, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 5, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Tom Jarriel (Dallas, Texas); Howard K. Smith (New York City); Peter Jennings (West Germany)
  2. Preview
  3. Moro Kidnapping
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; American Optical.)
  5. Economy / Unemployment Figs.
  6. Brezhnev / West Germany Visit
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; General Tires; Owens/Corning Corp.)
  9. Carter / West Trip
  10. Campaign `78 / Texas Primary
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Krylon Spray Paints; Gibson Appliances; Cycle Dog Food; Doan's Pills.)
  12. Other News: Mastectomies / South Africa-Angola Conflict / Letelier Case
  13. Nixon Book
  14. Anti-Nuclear Protest / Ellsberg
  15. Winkler Marriage
  16. Cauthen / Kentucky Derby
  17. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Food Processor; Anheuser Busch Natural Light Beer.)
  18. Commentary (Inflation)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 5, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment
  3. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  4. South Africa Raid Into Angola
  5. Hua / North Korea Visit
  6. Brezhnev / West Germany Visit
  7. Moro Kidnapping
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  9. Carter / West Trip
  10. Campaign `78 / Carter and Demo Reelection Bids
  11. Nixon Book
  12. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Spalding Golf Balls.)
  13. Vietnam Spying Trial
  14. Letelier Case Arrest and Search
  15. Spring Weather / Texas Drought
  16. Colombia / Marijuana Bust/ Jailbreak
  17. Skytrain / London-Los Angeles Route
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  20. Mehta / Los Angeles To New York City
  21. Wittine / Eagle Scout Success
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 5, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment Figs.
  3. (Commercial: Pratt and Lambert Paints; Electronic Realty Associates, Incorporated For Muscular Dystrophy Fund Drive.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Black and Decker Trimmer.)
  6. Moro Kidnapping
  7. South Africa Raid Into Angola
  8. Hua / North Korea Visit / Brezhnev / West Germany Visit
  9. Carter / West Trip
  10. Reverse Discrimination / Alabama State University
  11. Kentucky Derby
  12. No. Sequence
  13. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Metamucil; Upcoming Item; Spalding Golf Balls.)
  14. Segment 3 (Who Sets The Taxes?)
  15. (Commercial: Avon; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House.)
  16. Briefly: Gandhi / Ellsberg / Letelier Case / Mrs. Ford
  17. The Storyteller
  18. Good Night

May 6, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 6, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 6, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 6, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

May 7, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 7, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 7, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Angola / CIA, Cuban Troops and Stockwell Claims
  3. (Commercial: Subaru Brat; Clorets.)
  4. Mideast Developments / Arms Sale / Israel's Anniversary
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  6. Campaigns `78 and `80 / Gallup Poll / Texas Primary
  7. (Commercial: Sanka; California Strawberry Advisory Board.)
  8. Vol. Armed Forces / Draft Study
  9. Commentary (US For. Arms Policy and Domestic Debate)
  10. (Commercial: Nytol; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  11. Cleanup At Churchill Downs
  12. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 7, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch; Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. OPEC / Oil Prices / Dollar Value
  4. Israel Anniversary / New York City Celebrations / Begin
  5. Brezhnev / West Germany Visit
  6. Moro Kidnapping
  7. Narita Airport Protest
  8. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  9. Campaigns `78 and `80 / Texas Primary / Kennedy and Carter / Gop and Blacks
  10. Spring Weather
  11. Berkowitz Court Appearance
  12. Federal Highway Funds / Construction / Weight Limits and Damage
  13. Carter Book / President's Reaction
  14. (Commercial: Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce; Nytol; Upcoming Item; Alberto VO5 Hair Conditioner.)
  15. Sports: Basketball / Golf / Soccer / Auto and Horse Racing / Track
  16. Preview
  17. (Commercial: Anacin; Preparation H.; Upcoming Item; Exxon.)
  18. Briefly: Vol. Army / Cyprus / Costa Rica / Federal Credit Unions
  19. Las Vegas Hospital Giveaway
  20. Good Night

May 8, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Tom Jarriel and Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Trans. Department / Ford Motors Pinto
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  5. Berkowitz Guilty Pleas
  6. Houston / Mex.-American Riots
  7. Youngstown, Ohio, Municipal Strike
  8. Anti-Gay Movement / Wichita
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nescafe; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; General Tires; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  10. Mideast Arms Sale / Kissinger
  11. Textron / Bell Helicopter Kickback Payments
  12. Trans. Department / Amtrak
  13. Angola / CIA Involvement / Stockwell Charges
  14. Barbara Walters Report: Hanna / Brezhnev / Osmonds / Carter Books
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Subaru; Krylon Spray Paints; Clorets; Rolaids.)
  17. England / Oil Slick
  18. Kennecott Copper and Lark, Utah
  19. (Commercial: Country Time; Cycle.)
  20. Commentary (Mideast Arms Sale Controversy)
  21. Top Stories
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Energy Supply / Energy Department Report / OPEC / Mideast Arms Sale
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Thunderbird and Futura.)
  4. Corona Conviction Overturned
  5. Berkowitz Guilty Pleas
  6. (Commercial: All-Bran; Lowenbrau.)
  7. Houston Riots
  8. Texas Gubernatorial Primary
  9. Textron / Ghana Kickback Memo / Miller
  10. (Commercial: Clorets; Bell and Howell Cameras.)
  11. Namibia / Swapo / South Africa Raid Into Angola
  12. Mideast Developments
  13. Texas Primary / Correction
  14. Costa Rica Inauguration / Mrs. Carter
  15. Trans. / Amtrak / Airfares
  16. Kennecott and Lark, Utah
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Nytol; K Mart and K Mart Paints.)
  19. Ford Motors / Fuel System Defects / Trans. Department
  20. Cookbook Recall
  21. What Else Is New (Desk Style)
  22. Torture Items Exports / Fraser Amendment
  23. Graham / Honorable Dischg.
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 8, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Berkowitz Guilty Pleas
  3. Corona Murder Convictions Reversal
  4. (Commercial: Charlie Cologne; Goodyear Tires.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  7. Textron / Kickback Payment / Miller
  8. Mideast Developments / United States Plane Sales
  9. Costa Rica President Inauguration / Rosalynn Carter
  10. England / Oil Spill
  11. Kennecott Copper and Lark, Utah, Residents
  12. Houston / Mex.-American-Police Clash
  13. Trans. Department / Amtrak Service / Ford Motors Models
  14. Youngstown Municipal Workers Strike
  15. News' Items: Texas Elec. / Lance Speech / Vodka Consumption
  16. (Commercial: Sanka; Monroe Shock Absorbers; Upcoming Item; GE Food Processor.)
  17. Segment 3 (Coping With Terrorism)
  18. (Commercial: Amway; Mazola Margarine; Upcoming Item; Coronet Paper Towels.)
  19. Briefly: Hanna / Smoking / Air Fare / Talmadge
  20. Mrs. Betty Ford / Drug and Alcohol Problems
  21. Good Night

May 9, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 9, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Moro Assassination
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System.)
  4. Pensacola Bay Plane Crash
  5. California Hostage Incident
  6. Corona / Conviction Overturned / New Trial
  7. Little / North Carolina Extradition Order
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart and K Mart Paints; Polident; Bufferin; Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer.)
  9. Vietnam Spy Trial
  10. Sex Discrimination / President Commission / Georgia Case
  11. Mideast Arms Sales
  12. AMC Auto Recall
  13. Comsat Rate and Refund Agreement
  14. Senate / No-Fault Car Insurance
  15. Justice Department / Gulf Oil / Price-Fixing
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sanka; Lemans; Avon.)
  18. Kennecott and Lark, Utah
  19. Other News: Airliner Purchase / Ohio Strike Settled / Venus Probes
  20. Rhodesia / Guerrilla Attack / Women and Weapons
  21. (Commercial: Gibson Appliances; Fasteeth.)
  22. Top Stories
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 9, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Moro Assassination
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  4. Rhodesia / Guerrilla Attack
  5. Mideast Arms Sale / Israel / Egypt / Saudi Arabia
  6. Civiletti and Coleman Confirmations
  7. Energy Bill Troubles
  8. (Commercial: Murine Ear Drops; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  9. Pensacola Bay Plane Crash
  10. Adams / Railroad Derailments / Safety Devices
  11. Corona Murder Convictions Overturned / Reaction
  12. Space Exploration / Venus Probe
  13. Japan's Flying Train
  14. Justice Department / Gulf Oil / Price-Fixing
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Final Net; Mr. Coffee.)
  17. Campaign `78 / California
  18. Wheat Crop
  19. Kennecott and Lark, Utah
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 9, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Moro Assassination
  3. (Commercial: Metamucil; General Electric Co., Inc. Food Processor.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Mobil Gasoline.)
  6. Pensacola Bay Plane Crash
  7. Youngstown Municipal Strike Settled
  8. Houston / Mex.-American-Police Conflict
  9. Corona Conviction Overturned / New Trial
  10. Civiletti Confirmation
  11. Vietnam Spy Trial
  12. Mideast Arms Sale
  13. Rhodesia / Guerrilla Attack
  14. Jogging and Pigs
  15. (Commercial: Nestea; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  16. Segment 3 (Cancer Cluster)
  17. (Commercial: Playtex Girdles; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Total Cereal.)
  18. Briefly: Gulf Oil / Little / Comsat / Alaska Teacher Firing
  19. Florida Marijuana Seizure
  20. Good Night

May 10, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 10, 1978
  1. Moro Assassination
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  3. EPA / Auto Recalls / AMC
  4. Economy / Electric Bills / Wage and Price Restrictions
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua Velva; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Elmer's Glue; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  6. Mideast Plane Sale
  7. Israel / 30th Anniversary
  8. Shevchenko Affair / Wife Suicide
  9. Princess Margaret / Divorce
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Bufferin; Peerless Faucets; Sanka.)
  12. Other News: Lettuce / Icebergs / Campaign `78
  13. Gambling / New Jersey / Philippines
  14. (Commercial: Polident; Subaru Brat.)
  15. Commentary (Moro Assassination and Terrorism)
  16. Top Stories
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 10, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Moro Assassination / Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Extra Strength Tylenol; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  4. Mideast Plane Sales
  5. Carter / Economy / Meany
  6. EPA / AMC Recall
  7. Energy Overchging.
  8. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Miller Lite.)
  9. Wichita / Gay Rights Law
  10. Talmadge Cong. Race
  11. Train-Truck Collision
  12. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Goodyear Tires.)
  13. Shevchenko Affair / Wife Suicide
  14. Israel / 30th Anniversary
  15. Fusion Energy
  16. Princess Margaret / Divorce
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting; Ex-Lax.)
  19. New Poison Symbol
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 10, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Plane Sale
  3. Carter / Economy / Legal Profession
  4. (Commercial: Sunbird; Roman Meal Bread.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: ITT.)
  7. Moro Assassination Reaction
  8. Israel / 30th Anniversary
  9. Shevchenko Affair / Wife Suicide
  10. Wichita Gay Rights Law
  11. Train-Truck Collision
  12. EPA / AMC Recall
  13. Stamp Controversy
  14. (Commercial: American Optical; Black and Decker Trimmers; Upcoming Item; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  15. Segment 3 (The Beer War)
  16. (Commercial: Avon; Upcoming Item; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  17. Briefly: Electric Co. Charges / Hijacking / Nuclear Test Failure
  18. Princess Margaret / Divorce
  19. Good Night

May 11, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 11, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Mideast Arms Sales / Turkey Embargo
  3. US-USSR Arms Sales Talk
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Nescafe Instant Coffee; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  6. Electric Rates
  7. AMC Recall
  8. Flood Charges
  9. Social Security / Federal Reserve Board
  10. Preview
  11. (Commercial: Pepto Bismol; General Tires; American Express Travelers Cheques; Jobe's Tree and Shrub Spikes.)
  12. Italy / Urban Violence
  13. Israel / 30th Anniversary
  14. China, PR / USSR / North Korea
  15. Iran / Riots
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Maxwell House Coffee; Bufferin; Gibson Appliances.)
  18. Follow-Up: Supper Club Fire / Concorde / Tuna and Dolphins
  19. Other News: Hijacking / Old Ship / Newton / Reading
  20. Irving Berlin Birthday
  21. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  22. Top Stories
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 11, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Cong. Action / Social Security Tax / Mideast Plane Sale / Turkey Arms
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. USSR -China, PR Border Dispute
  5. Italy / Terrorism / Moro Assassination
  6. (Commercial: Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Total Cereal.)
  7. Vance-Brzezinski Relations
  8. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Spalding Golf Balls.)
  9. Flood Investigation / Pinter Testimony / Bribery Charges
  10. Newton / Assault Probe
  11. Hispanic Political Power in US
  12. Berlin Birthday
  13. Federal Aviation Administration / Seatbelts In Flight
  14. Economy / Federal Reserve Rates
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Roman Meal Bread.)
  17. FTC / Stars' Product Endorsements
  18. Coal Strike / Electricity Overchgs.
  19. New Carter Book
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 11, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Plane Sale / Senate Committee Vote
  3. Turkey Arms Embargo Vote
  4. USSR -China-(Pr) Border Dispute
  5. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Appliances; Minute Rice.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Cycle Dog Food.)
  8. Social Security Tax Cut Vote
  9. Flood Investigation / Pinter Testimony / Bribery Charges
  10. Illinois Firemen's Strike
  11. Campaign `78 / Mississippi Senate Race
  12. Cong. Senior Intern Program
  13. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Metamucil; Upcoming Item; Amway.)
  14. Segment 3 (Israel At 30)
  15. (Commercial: Nescafe; Charlie Cologne; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread.)
  16. Briefly: Reading Tests / Mideast / Terrorism / Canada Elections
  17. Berlin Birthday
  18. Good Night

May 12, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 12, 1978
  1. Economy / Taxes
  2. Postage Rate Hike
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Lotion; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  5. USSR / China, PR
  6. Terrorism / Italy / France / West Germany / Israel
  7. Watergate / Overseas / French Television
  8. Princess Margaret / Ill Health / Divorce
  9. Preview
  10. (Commercial: Bufferin; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee; Cycle Dog Food.)
  11. Notebook: Olympics / All Fights / Mideast Arms
  12. North Carolina Schools / Desegregation
  13. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  14. National Airlines Crash
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Budweiser Beer; Gibson Appliances; Nytol.)
  16. Other News: Hurricane Names
  17. Water Music / Brooklyn
  18. (Commercial: Jobe's Tree and Shrub Spikes; Doan's Pills.)
  19. Commentary (Inflation; Airlines)
  20. Top Stories
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 12, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Economy / Taxes / Stock Market Report
  3. (Commercial: Tylenol; Ford Ltd's.)
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  5. Cronkite Interview With Faisal / Mideast Arms
  6. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Total Cereal.)
  7. Postal Rates
  8. Campaign `78 / Pennsylvania
  9. North Carolina / Department of Health, Education And Welfare / School Desegregation
  10. Lark, Utah / Kennecott Copper Corp.
  11. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Pratt and Lambert Paint.)
  12. Italy
  13. Suspect In Schleyer Slaying
  14. Afghanistan
  15. China-USSR
  16. Secret Airplane Crashes
  17. (Commercial: Jobe's Tree and Shrub Spikes; Lowenbrau Beer.)
  18. Hurricanes
  19. On The Road (Copper Kettles)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 12, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Postal Rate Hike
  3. Economy / Taxes
  4. (Commercial: Nestea; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine.)
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  8. Mideast Arms
  9. National Airlines Crash
  10. Wiretapping
  11. Television Show / Sears Roebuck and Co.
  12. History Teacher / Illinois
  13. (Commercial: International House of Pancakes; General Tires; Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior Rub.)
  14. Segment 3 (Magic Money Machine)
  15. (Commercial: Black and Decker Power Tools; Mobil; Upcoming Item; California Strawberry Advisory Board.)
  16. Briefly: Italy / USSR / China, PR / Hurricanes
  17. Postcard Rates
  18. Good Night

May 13, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 13, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 13, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 13, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

May 14, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 14, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Rhodesia / Muzorewa Affair
  3. Zaire Invasion By Angolan Rebels
  4. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Bell and Howell Cameras.)
  5. Mideast Developments
  6. Japan / Narita Airport
  7. China, PR-USSR Relations
  8. Iran / Anti-Government Protests
  9. (Commercial: Nescafe; Dap Home Repair Products.)
  10. Economy / Wages / Unemployment
  11. Haitian Refugee Problem
  12. Queen Elizabeth / Runaway Horses
  13. (Commercial: California Strawberry Advisory Board; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  14. Workfare Programs
  15. Sardinia / United States Paratroopers' Accident
  16. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting; Preparation H.)
  17. Seattle Slew Comeback
  18. Bar Mitzvah In Orange Bowl
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Zaire
  4. Rhodesia
  5. Italy
  6. Sardinia / Parachute Jump
  7. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  8. Georgia / Radioactivity
  9. Cancer Test Hearings
  10. Mideast Plane Sales
  11. Decision `78 / Pennsylvania
  12. Hussein Engagement
  13. Glaciers / Icebergs
  14. (Commercial: Nytol; Litton Microwave Ovens; Upcoming Item; Peter Paul Candies.)
  15. Sports: Seattle Slew / Basketball / Golf / Tennis / Track
  16. Preview
  17. (Commercial: American Optical's Ultravue Lenses; Exxon; Upcoming Item; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  18. Briefly: China, PR / USSR / Lear / Police Pensions
  19. Husband Hollering
  20. Good Night

May 15, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 15, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Frank Reynolds and Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom JARRIEL (Pennsylvania)
  2. Preview
  3. Mideast Arms Sale / Senate Vote
  4. Supreme Court / States' Rights / Sexual Acts / Debt Collectors' Methods
  5. Economy / 1979 Budget / Farm Legis. / Wheat Prices
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gibson Appliances; Budweiser.)
  7. Zaire Invasion By Rebels
  8. USSR / Orlov Trial / Human Rights
  9. Italy / Terrorism / Elections
  10. Campaign `78 / Pennsylvania Primary
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Subaru; Natural Light; Eastman 910; All-Bran.)
  13. Hearst Return To Prison
  14. Cancer Risks In Food / Bacon / Hamburger
  15. (Commercial: Avon; Polident; General Tires.)
  16. Blood Label Regulation / Transfusions / Hepatitis
  17. Texas Oil Well Blowout
  18. Illinois Firemen's Strike
  19. (Commercial: Sanka, Doan's Pills.)
  20. Commentary (USSR Influence Growth)
  21. Top Stories
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 15, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Plane Sales
  3. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  4. Zaire Invasion By Rebels
  5. Italy / Terrorism / Elections
  6. USSR / Orlov Trial
  7. (Commercial: Allerest; K Mart and K Mart Paints.)
  8. Carcinogens In Foods / Hamburgers / Bacon
  9. Hearst Return To Prison
  10. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  11. EPA Miles Per Gallon Ratings / Changes
  12. Oil Industry / Coal and Uranium Holdings / Energy Department and Api Link
  13. Amoco Cadiz Oil Spill Update
  14. Postal Rates and Stamps
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Lemans; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  17. Supreme Court / Homosexual Conduct Laws / Indian Civil and Tribal Rights
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 15, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Plane Sale / Senate
  3. Mideast Plane Sale / White House
  4. Sadat / Referendum
  5. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; United Airlines.)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  8. Bacon / Nitrites
  9. Decision `78 / Pennsylvania
  10. Supreme Court / Sodomy
  11. Hearst / Jail
  12. Italy / Elections / Terrorism
  13. Zaire / Cuba / USSR / Afghanistan / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  14. Orlov Trial
  15. Cave Dwellers
  16. (Commercial: International House of Pancakes; Amway Corp.; Upcoming Item; Geritol.)
  17. Segment 3 (Killer Satellites)
  18. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Wheaties Cereal; Upcoming Item; State Farm Fire and Casualty Company.)
  19. Briefly: Wheat Prices / Illinois Fire Fighters Strike / Iran Riots
  20. Rams' Sundancers / Wanger
  21. Good Night

May 16, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Foreign Policy / Zaire Fighting and United States Aid / Carter and For. Military Aid
  3. Africa / Rhodesia Fighting / Ethiopia-Eritrea Conflict
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sominex.)
  5. Tennessee Hotel Fire
  6. Hearst Affair
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Country Time; Wheaties; American Express Card.)
  8. Economy / Ind. and Housing / Labor and Organization / Senate Debate
  9. Grain Elevator Explosion / Co. Fine Recommendation
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: General Tires; Taster's Choice; Bell System Yellow Pages; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  12. Mideast Developments
  13. Japan / Narita Airport
  14. Other News: Mrs. Nixon / Olympics / Primitive Tribe / Orlov / Hijack
  15. (Commercial: Rolaids; American Optical.)
  16. Top Stories
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Africa Conflicts / Zaire Invasion and United States Policy / Ethiopia-Eritrea Issue
  3. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Miller Lite.)
  4. Mideast Developments / Planes Sales / Wisconsin Truck Sales
  5. Rhodesia Fighting / Civilian Deaths
  6. Hussein Marriage Announcement
  7. USSR / Orlov Trial
  8. (Commercial: Granada; Eastman 910.)
  9. Labor Law Revision / Senate Debate
  10. Grain Elevator Explosion / Co. Fines
  11. Economy / Industrial Production / Housing Industry
  12. Social Security and Medicare Outlooks
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Cycle Dog Food.)
  15. Hearst Affair
  16. Tennessee Hotel Fire
  17. Los Angeles / 1984 Olympics
  18. (Commercial: Subaru; Ex-Lax.)
  19. Rotary International / Women's Membership
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 16, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Africa Fighting / Zaire / Rhodesia / Ethiopia-Eritrea
  3. (Commercial: Wheaties; Lectric Shave.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16.)
  6. Mideast Developments
  7. Tennessee Hotel Fire
  8. Fitzsimmons / Disciplinary Hearing
  9. Japan / Narita Airport
  10. (Commercial: Avon; Upcoming Item; International House of Pancakes.)
  11. Segment 3 (Rising From The Ashes)
  12. (Commercial: Delta and Delex Faucets; Absorbine Junior; Maxwell House.)
  13. Briefly: Insurance Swindles / Firemen / Labor Laws / Nixon Book
  14. Bucks For Pounds
  15. Good Night

May 17, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds and Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. African Wars / Zaire / Ethiopia / Kaunda Visit / War Report
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart and K Mart Paints; Sanka.)
  5. Social Security Taxes / House Committee Action
  6. Carter / Water Projects / Russell Dam
  7. City Water Systems / Fluoride
  8. Campaign `78 / Pennsylvania Governor's Race / Wallace and Senate
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sambo's Restaurants; Gibson Appliances; Michelob; Mazda GLC.)
  10. Dominican Republican Elections
  11. Chaplin Body Discovery
  12. Pope Paul / Black Archbishop Appointment In South Africa
  13. Hussein Engagement
  14. 1984 Olympics / Los Angeles Negotiations
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sominex; Hartz Flea Collars; Samsonite.)
  17. Other News: Ferry Accident / Ohio Explosions / Begelman
  18. Pro-Israeli Demonstration / Mideast Plane Sales
  19. Women's Rights / ERA Deadline / White House Honor Guard
  20. (Commercial: Sunbird; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  21. Commentary (Southeast Asia, Vietnam and US)
  22. Top Stories
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  3. Social Security Tax Incr. / House Committee Reversal of Rollback
  4. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  5. Africa / Zaire and United States Position / Ethiopia / Communists / Kaunda Visit
  6. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  7. Campaign `78 / Wallace and Senate / Pennsylvania Primary
  8. Economy / Beef Prices / Personal Income
  9. Houston Police-Mex.-American Death Controversy / Justice Department
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  12. Dominican Republican Elections
  13. Chaplin Body Discovered
  14. Hussein Engagement
  15. (Commercial: United Technologies.)
  16. Begelman
  17. Rep. Kemp / Tax Cut
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 17, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Zaire Invasion / Americans' Evacuation / United States Position / Kaunda Visit
  3. (Commercial: Eastman 910; United Air Lines.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Roman Meal.)
  6. Economy / Social Security Taxes / Budget / Income / New Coin
  7. Zaire / Americans Evacuation
  8. Dominican Repb Elections
  9. Pro-Israeli Demonstration in Washington, DC
  10. South Korean Influence Probe / Park Testimony / Humphrey
  11. Begelman
  12. Illinois Flash Fires
  13. (Commercial: General Tires; Samsonite; Upcoming Item; Wheaties.)
  14. Segment 3 (George Wallace)
  15. (Commercial: Spalding Golf Balls; Mazola Margarine; Upcoming Item; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  16. Briefly: Chaplin / Ferry Crash / Mt. Climb / Hussein Marriage
  17. White House Honor Guard / Women Incld.
  18. Good Night

May 18, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 18, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City) Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Zaire
  4. Preview
  5. (Commercial: Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes; Jeno's Pizza.)
  6. Birth Control Pills / Cancer
  7. Water Pollution / Missouri / Arkansas
  8. Rafshoon / White House
  9. Strauss / Economy / Inflation
  10. Brzezinski / China
  11. Nerve Gas / USSR
  12. Preview
  13. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Radio Shack Trs Computer; Cycle Dog Food; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  14. Orlov Trial / Human Rights
  15. Barbara Walters Reports: Orlov and Helsinki
  16. Italy / Red Brigades
  17. Italy / Abortions
  18. Rhodesia
  19. Olympics / Los Angeles
  20. Spinks / Drug Charges
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Wheaties; Mazda GLC; Elmer's Glue-All; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  23. Stone Age Tribe
  24. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; General Tires.)
  25. Top Stories
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 18, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Polident.)
  4. Italy / Abortion Legalization / Terrorism
  5. Dominican Republican Elections
  6. USSR / Orlov Conviction and Sentencing
  7. (Commercial: Roman Meal; Boise Cascade Corp.)
  8. 1984 Olympics / Los Angeles Controversy
  9. Spinks / Drug Charges Issue
  10. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  11. Texas. Jr. High Teacher Death / Student Accused
  12. Memphis Plane Collision
  13. Radial Tires
  14. Cancer Linkage To Hamburgers / Report Recall
  15. Food Stamps
  16. Redlining Prohibited
  17. Economy / GNP
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes; Lowenbrau.)
  20. Philippines / Lost Tribe Found
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 18, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Boise Cascade Corp.; Doan's Pills.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Monroe Shock Absorbers.)
  6. Italy / Abortion Legalization / Terrorism
  7. USSR / Orlov Sentencing
  8. Dominican Republican Elections
  9. Rafshoon Appointment
  10. Economy
  11. Spinks / Drug Charges
  12. 1984 Olympics
  13. Philippines / Lost Tribe Controversy
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Playtex Bras; Upcoming Item; Weyerhauser Paneling.)
  15. Segment 3 (Steel-Belted Radials)
  16. (Commercial: Amway; Roman Meal Bread; Upcoming Item; Tuborg Gold.)
  17. Briefly: Israeli Settlements / Mrs. Nixon / Princess Margaret
  18. Hockey / Montreal Canadiens
  19. Good Night

May 19, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 19, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bonneville; Gibson Appliances.)
  4. Vietnam Spy Case / Guilty Verdict
  5. South Korean Influence Probe / Kim Sentencing
  6. Dominican Republican Elections
  7. House / Alaska Land Bill Vote
  8. Postage Incr.
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Minute Rice; Maxwell House; Arthritis Pain Formula; Peerless Faucets.)
  10. Radial Tires / House Hearing
  11. Other News: Painting Sale / Derailment / Shooting Incident
  12. Cuba / Hemingway Fishing Tourney
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat; Budweiser; Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  15. Kaunda Interview
  16. (Commercial: All-Bran; Mazda GLC.)
  17. Commentary (USSR Developments and United States Reaction)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 19, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite; Roman Meal.)
  4. Vietnam Spy Case / Guilty Verdict
  5. South Korean Influence Probe / Kim Sentencing
  6. Dominican Republican Elections
  7. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat; Dristan Long Lasting.)
  8. Youth Work Proposal
  9. Senate Finances
  10. Radial Tires
  11. Michigan / PBB / Co. Fines
  12. Postage Incr.
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  15. Japan / Narita Airport
  16. Inflation / General Motors Corporation Plans
  17. Philadelphia School Bus Shooting Incident
  18. Ohio Racetrack Fire
  19. (Commercial: Lanacane; Mazola Margarine.)
  20. Cong. Action / Alaska Land Preservation / Submarine Cost Overruns
  21. Atlantic City / Gambling / Organized Crime Concerns
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 19, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. (Commercial: United Air Lines; Coronet Bathroom Tissue.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires.)
  6. Rhodesia / Red Cross Workers' Deaths
  7. US-China, PR Relations / Teng / Brzezinski Visit
  8. Vietnam Spy Case / Guilty Verdict
  9. South Korean Influence Probe / Kim Sentencing
  10. Dominican Republican Elections
  11. House / Alaska Land Preservation Bill
  12. (Commercial: Sanka; Cycle Dog Food; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  13. Radial Tires
  14. 1984 Olympics / Los Angeles Controversy
  15. Postage Rates / Hancock Postcard
  16. Michigan / PBB / Fines
  17. (Commercial: Pratt and Lambert Paints; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Briefly: Jobs Plan / USSR Dissidents / Moro Murder Probe
  19. Jogging and The Heart / Pig Tests
  20. Good Night

May 20, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 20, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 20, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 20, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

May 21, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 21, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 21, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 21, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch; Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Zaire Conflict
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  5. Texas Church Roof Collapse
  6. Homosexuality / United Presbyterians / Gay Rights Laws
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Japan / Narita Airport
  9. USSR Spy Charges / Zinyakin Ordered Home
  10. Television Effects / Schmidt
  11. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Olympic Overcoat.)
  12. Sports: Basketball / Golf / Auto Racing / Japan Baseball
  13. Preview
  14. (Commercial: Hartz Pet Collars; Exxon; Upcoming Item; Nytol.)
  15. Briefly: Blacks and Republican / Food Fair / US-China Relations
  16. Indiana Sheriff Controversy
  17. Good Night

May 22, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 22, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Muffler Shops; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  4. Nuclear Energy and Weapons / Carter Tennessee Trip / Washington Protest
  5. Bikini Island Evacuation / Radioactivity Incr. / Hydrogen Bomb Test
  6. Economy / Meat Prices / Yellow Sheet Probe
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills; Continental Trailways Bus Lines; Sanka; Puppy Choice.)
  8. Mideast Developments
  9. Queen Elizabeth / West Germany Visit
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; K Mart and K Mart Paints; Samsonite; Budweiser.)
  12. Berkowitz
  13. Other News: Bombings / Peru Strike
  14. Gay Rights / Oregon Vote
  15. (Commercial: General Tires; Dentu-Creme.)
  16. Notebook: Mideast Developments / United Nations Conference / Hair Dye
  17. Commentary (Inflation and Government)
  18. Top Stories
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 22, 1978
  1. Zaire Conflict
  2. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Eastman 910.)
  3. Berkowitz
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Maxwell House.)
  5. FALN Bombings
  6. United Nations Disarmament Conference / Washington Protest / Arms Race
  7. Bikini Island Residents Removal / Nuclear Tests
  8. US-China, PR Relations / Brzezinski Visit
  9. Egyptian Referendum / Sadat Regime
  10. Peru Gen. Strike
  11. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Ford Motors.)
  12. Economy / Meat Prices
  13. Carter / Tennessee Visit
  14. Correction / Bikini Island
  15. Oil Industry / Prices / OPEC
  16. American Smoking Habits
  17. Stock Market Report(Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Miller Lite; California Strawberry Advisory Board.)
  19. Gay Rights / Oregon Vote
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 22, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Amway; Eastman 910.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: California Strawberry Advisory Board.)
  6. Washington Anti-Trident Sub Protests / United Nations Disarmament Conference
  7. Carter / Tennessee Trip
  8. Berkowitz
  9. Gray and Miller / Illegal FBI Activities
  10. Egypt Referendum
  11. US-China, PR Relations / Brzezinski Visit
  12. Dominican Republican Elections
  13. Bikini Island Residents Removal / Nuclear Test
  14. Death of 150-Year-Old Man
  15. (Commercial: Nytol; United Air Lines; Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  16. Segment 3 (Women, Moods and Rx Drugs)
  17. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Minute Rice.)
  18. Briefly: Smoking Habits / Inflation / Robot / Energy Potential
  19. Gasohol
  20. Good Night

May 23, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Preview
  3. Supreme Court / Safety Inspections / Obscenity
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A-1 Steak Sauce; Budweiser.)
  5. Zaire Conflict
  6. Cruise Ship Bomb Threat
  7. Hussein-Halaby Engagement
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Nytol; Mazda GLC; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  9. Economy / Inflation News / Jobs Program
  10. Baby Formula Dangers
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Eastman 910; Minute Rice; Cycle Dog Food.)
  13. Colombo Death
  14. United Nations Disarmament Conference
  15. Brzezinski / China, PR Visit
  16. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Nestea.)
  17. Top Stories
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Safety Inspections / Obscenity
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Michelin Tires.)
  4. Zaire Conflict
  5. United Nations Disarmament Conference
  6. Brzezinski / China, PR Trip
  7. (Commercial: Lennox Heating/Air Conditioning; Total Cereal.)
  8. Mideast Developments / Bethlehem Land
  9. Philippines / Volcano / Primitive Tribe
  10. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Goodyear Tires.)
  11. Economy
  12. Voter Attitudes / Cleveland Mayor Recall Effort
  13. Colombo Death
  14. Government Gold Sale
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Murine Ear Drops; Independent Insurance Agents and Firemen's Fund Insurance.)
  17. Energy Bill
  18. Baby Formula Controversy
  19. Hussein-Halaby Engagement
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 23, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Supreme Court / Safety Inspections / Obscenity
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Playtex Bras.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: State Farm Insurance.)
  6. Zaire Conflict
  7. United Nations Disarmament Conference
  8. Hussein-Halaby Engagement
  9. Energy Committee Developments
  10. Black City-To-Suburb Movement Program
  11. Homosexuality / Presbyterians
  12. (Commercial: Kodak Cameras; Nestea; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  13. Segment 3 (The Whole World's Bank)
  14. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Coronet Bathroom Tissue; Upcoming Item; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  15. Briefly: Korean Influence / Docker / Schools / Pig Search
  16. Computer Toy
  17. Good Night

May 24, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 24, 1978
  1. Energy Bill Compromise / Natural Gas Pricing
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; General Tires.)
  3. Zaire Conflict / United States Africa Policy
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine; Tucks; Sinex; Mazda GLC.)
  5. Princess Margaret / Divorce
  6. Disarmament / Killer Satellites / United Nations Talks
  7. FTC / Eye Med. Ads
  8. House / Endangered Species Act / Marine Corps
  9. Carter / Hope's Birthday
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Pond's Cocoa Butter Lotion; Savings and Loan Fndtn.; Country Time Lemonade; Puppy Choice.)
  12. Army / Drug Abuse
  13. Ford / White House Portrait / Poll Results / Carter
  14. Campaign `78 / Oregon Governor's Race / Gay Rights / Darling Profile
  15. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Doan's Pills.)
  16. Commentary (Foreign Policy Initiation)
  17. Top Stories
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 24, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Energy Bill / Natural Gas Pricing Compromise
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Buns; Lowenbrau Beer.)
  4. United Nations Disarmament Conference / Killer Satellites
  5. South Korea Influence Probe / House Resolution
  6. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Toro Weed Trimmer.)
  7. Zaire Conflict / United States Policy in Africa / Angola
  8. Moscow Shoot-Out
  9. Britain / Queen In West Germany / Princess Margaret Divorce
  10. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat; General Tires.)
  11. FTC / Eye Med. Advertising
  12. Campaign `78 / Oregon / Kentucky / Gay Rights Issue
  13. Nuclear Blast Failure
  14. Army Drug Abuse Report
  15. Fords / White House Paintings
  16. Carter / Hope's Birthday Party
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  19. National Gallery of Art Wing
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 24, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy Bill / Natural Gas Pricing
  3. (Commercial: Pennzoil; Maxwell House.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Michelin Tires.)
  6. FTC / Eye Med. Advertising
  7. Carnation Co. Recall
  8. Gay Rights / Oregon Vote
  9. Army / Drug Abuse
  10. Africa / Zaire / Angola / Cuba and USSR Presence / Canada / US Policy
  11. United Nations Disarmament Conference
  12. Britain / Princess Margaret / Divorce
  13. Colby / Amin
  14. Mexico / Communist Party
  15. Tax Survey
  16. (Commercial: American Express Credit Card; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Buns.)
  17. Segment 3 (Incident At Port Arthur)
  18. (Commercial: United Air Lines; Goodyear Tires; Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  19. Briefly: Car Sales / China and Vietnam / Air Safety / Nixon / Sadat and Mrs. Ford
  20. Fords and Hope At White House
  21. Marriage Ad
  22. Good Night

May 25, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 25, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Preview
  3. Africa / United States Policy / Carter / Zaire / Angola and CIA
  4. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Aqua Velva Musk.)
  5. Mideast Developments
  6. China, PR- Vietnam Relations
  7. Britain / Upcoming Elections
  8. (Commercial: Mazda GLC; Hanes Underwear; Dristan; All-Bran.)
  9. World Arms / United Nations Disarmament Conference / Arms Ind. / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Bell System Yellow Pages; Olympic Overcoat; Continental Trailways Bus Lines.)
  12. Attempted Copter Jailbreak
  13. PBS 25th Birthday
  14. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Subaru Brat.)
  15. Wine Auction
  16. Top Stories
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 25, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Africa / United States Policy / Carter / Zaire / Angola
  3. (Commercial: General Tires; Mennen Speed Stick.)
  4. Disarmament / United Nations Conference / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  5. China, PR-Vietnam Relations
  6. (Commercial: Pratt and Lambert Paints; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  7. Carter / Illinois and West Virginia Pol. Trips
  8. (Commercial: Sanka; Cycle Dog Food.)
  9. Attempted Copter Jailbreak
  10. Georgia / Execution Scheduled / Stay Preparations
  11. Copper Industry / Arizona / Zaire Invasion
  12. Fire / Chlorine Fumes
  13. Youth Smoking Habits
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Buns; Shell Oil Company.)
  16. House / Federal Workers' Flex Time
  17. Georgia Wine Auction
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 25, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Africa / United States Policy / Cong. Foreign Policy Restraints
  3. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Tuborg Gold Beer.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Coleman Camping Products.)
  6. Gambling / Atlantic City / Las Vegas
  7. Attempted Copter Jailbreak
  8. Zaire Conflict
  9. Britain / Probable Elections
  10. United Nations Disarmament Conference / Giscard
  11. China, PR-Vietnam Relations
  12. Postal Service / New Rates
  13. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Total Cereal; Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  14. Segment 3 (Families In Hiding)
  15. (Commercial: State Farm Insurance; Roman Meal Buns; Upcoming Item; Kodak Cameras.)
  16. Briefly: Mitchell / Colby and Amin / Hope and House
  17. Wine Auction
  18. Good Night

May 26, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 26, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Tom Jarriel and Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Carter / Illinois and West Virginia Trip
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Polident.)
  5. Economy / Atlantic City / Gambling
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cocoa Butter; Continental Trailways Bus; Minute Rice; Texaco Havoline Motor Oil.)
  7. Dominican Republican Elections
  8. Rhodesia / Smith
  9. Zaire Conflict
  10. Arms and Disarmament / Nuclear Explosion Ban / United Nations Conference
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Budweiser; Mazda GLC; Product 19; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  13. Auto Speeds / Memorial Weekend Traffic / Indy 500
  14. Oklahoma Shoot-Out
  15. Other News: Brooke / SwissAir Garlic Smell
  16. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Nestea.)
  17. Bob Hope
  18. Commentary (Arms Race: United States and USSR Actions)
  19. Top Stories
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 26, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Zaire Conflict
  3. Disarmament / United Nations Conference / Nuclear Test Ban / Giscard
  4. (Commercial: VW Sirocco; Amana Radarange.)
  5. Shoot-Outs / Oklahoma / New York City
  6. Copter Hijack and Attempted Prison Break
  7. Gun Control and Registration
  8. (Commercial: Subaru; Lowenbrau Beer.)
  9. Carter / Illinois and West Virginia Trip / Chicago Visit
  10. Brooke / Financial Statements Report
  11. Mitchell
  12. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  13. Gambling In Atlantic City
  14. Memorial Day Weekend / Air Controllers Slowdown / Speeders
  15. Detroit Edison / Light Bulb Program Ends
  16. Economy
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Mobil Gasoline; Ford Ltd.)
  19. Dominican Republican Elections
  20. Rhodesia / Smith
  21. Switzerland / Proposed Auto Ban
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 26, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Arms Control and Disarmament / United Nations-Conference / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Gromyko-Carter Meeting
  3. Carter / Illinois and West Virginia Trip
  4. (Commercial: United Air Lines; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Fireman's Fund Insurance and Independent Insurance Agents.)
  7. Oklahoma Shoot-Out
  8. Brooke / Finances
  9. Economy
  10. Atlantic City / Legalized Gambling
  11. Smuggler Caught / Modern Technology
  12. Mitchell
  13. Dominican Republican Elections
  14. USSR / McClellan Case
  15. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Shell Oil Company; Upcoming Item; Weyerhaeuser Paneling.)
  16. Segment 3 (Zaire: A Country On The Ropes)
  17. (Commercial: Spalding Golf Balls; Sambo's Restaurants; Upcoming Item; General Tires.)
  18. Briefly: Oil Sales / Little / Pisa Tower / SwissAir Jet
  19. World War II Pilots' English Reunion
  20. Good Night

May 27, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 27, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for May 27, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for May 27, 1978
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May 28, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 28, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 28, 1978
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Brzezinski / US-USSR Relations
  3. (Commercial: Fireman's Fund Insurance and Independent Insurance Agents; Preparation H.)
  4. Legionnaires' Disease
  5. Disasters: Texas Flood / Alabama Oil Spill / Kentucky Nightclub Fire
  6. King / FBI / Hoover Files
  7. (Commercial: General Tire; Pepto-Bismol.)
  8. Vietnam / American Prisoners of War Reunion / Vietnam-China, PR Relations
  9. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Puppy Choice.)
  10. Zaire Conflict
  11. Commentary (NATO)
  12. Driving / Indy 500 / Swiss Auto Ban Rejected
  13. Pyramids Tourist Center / Sadat Rejection
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Pennzoil.)
  15. Organ Storage and Transplants
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 28, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Cuba / USSR / Africa / United States / Europe
  4. Cuba / Rhodesia
  5. French / Zaire / State of Affairs,
  6. Zaire / Cuba
  7. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  8. Vietnam POWs / Nixon Party
  9. Vietnam Veterans / United States Government
  10. For. Ownership of United States Farms
  11. Vermont / Shopping Mall
  12. Beverly Hills Club Fire
  13. (Commercial: Cycle Dog Food; Continental Trailways Bus Lines; Upcoming Item; Exxon.)
  14. Indianapolis 500 / Sports
  15. Upcoming Item.
  16. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  17. Briefly: Vietnam / China, PR / Postage / Garrison / Mt. Everest
  18. Skywriting
  19. Good Night

May 29, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 29, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Tom Jarriel and Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. Military Developments and Disarmament / NATO Meeting / United Nations Conference
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Wines.)
  5. Campaign `78 / Arkansas and North Carolina Primaries / Helms
  6. Postal Rate Hike
  7. Economy / Inflation / AT&T
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Greyhound; Bufferin; Maxwell House; Cycle Dog Food.)
  9. Test Tube Fertilization / Experimentation / Lawsuit
  10. National Gallery of Art / New Wing
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Product 19; Hanes Underwear; A-1 Steak Sauce; Budweiser.)
  12. Other News: Zaire Conflict / West German Terrorists
  13. Ali Interview
  14. (Commercial: Sominex; Kitchenaid Appliances.)
  15. Commentary (Future US-USSR War)
  16. Top Stories
  17. Memorial Day
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 29, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. United Nations Disarmament Conference / Huang Address
  3. (Commercial: Cordoba; Riunite Wines.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / United States View / NATO Meeting
  5. West German Terrorist Arrest
  6. (Commercial: Pennzoil; Boise Cascade.)
  7. Egypt / Sadat's Pol. Restraints
  8. Zaire Conflict / Mining Operations
  9. Menten / New Trial
  10. Switzerland / Car Ban and Daylight Savings Time Rejections
  11. (Commercial: General Motors; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  12. Legalized Gambling / Atlantic City / Nevada-California Land Dispute
  13. Ocean-Studying Satellite
  14. Sludge Giveaways / EPA
  15. (Commercial: Goodyear Service Centers; Miller Beer.)
  16. Memorial Day
  17. On The Road (Dogwoods)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 29, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Memorial Day
  3. (Commercial: Mazda GLC; Listerine; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House.)
  4. United Nations Disarmament Conference / Huang Address
  5. China, PR-Vietnam Relations
  6. NATO Meeting
  7. Zaire Conflict
  8. Terrorism / West German Group Arrests / Italy / Andreotti
  9. Cleveland Mayoral Recall Efforts
  10. Diamond
  11. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Musk; Boise Cascade; Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  12. Segment 3 (National Gallery of Art / New Wing)
  13. (Commercial: Amway; Buick Electra; Upcoming Item; State Farm Insurance Company.)
  14. Briefly: Postage / Satellite / Brezhnev / Polish Vodka
  15. Surrogate Wife
  16. Good Night

May 30, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 30, 1978
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters (New York City); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  2. Preview
  3. US-USSR and Cuba Relations / NATO Meeting / United Nations Conference / Africa
  4. Zaire Conflict
  5. Czechoslovakia / Brezhnev Visit
  6. Califano and USSR Trip / Orlov / Soviet Spy Indictments
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Jeno's Pizza; Bufferin.)
  8. Oil Industry Accidents / Texas Refinery Fire / Oil Spill / Iran Fire
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; K Mart and K Mart Paints; Continental Trailways; Special K.)
  11. Other News: Diamond / Walus / Attorneys' Solicitation / Alimony
  12. Sugarcane and Sugar Beet Ind. / Aid Bill / Plantation System
  13. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Sanka; Cycle Dog Food.)
  14. Top Stories
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 30, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Africa / US-USSR and Cuba Relations / NATO Meeting / United Nations Conference
  3. Sadat / Mideast Peace / Opposition Crackdown
  4. (Commercial: Polident; Primatene.)
  5. Accidents / Texas Refinery Explosion / Florida Train Derailment
  6. (Commercial: Ford Ltd; Miller Lite Beer.)
  7. Zaire Conflict
  8. Nazi War Criminal Allegations / Walus / Fedorenko / Wagner
  9. Espionage Charges / USSR United Nations Employees
  10. (Commercial: American Express Credit Card; Allerest.)
  11. Economy / Consumer and Food Prices
  12. California / Property Tax Referendum
  13. Food Price Increases
  14. Supreme Court / Alimony
  15. Eastman Estate Fire
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Florida Orange Growers.)
  18. Art Forgery Exhibit
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 30, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Africa / US-USSR and Cuba Relations / NATO Conference / United Nations Conference / Human Rights and Arms
  3. (Commercial: Polident; Buick LeSabre.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Sominex.)
  6. Economy / Cost of Living
  7. Texas Refinery Fire
  8. Supreme Court / Attorney Solicitation / Alimony
  9. Walus / World War II Nazi Criminal Charges / Citizenship Ruling
  10. Indiana Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
  11. World War II Files / Spanish-German Exchange
  12. (Commercial: Duracell Batteries; Hth Swimming Pool Prod.; Upcoming Item; Greyhound.)
  13. Segment 3 (What Can NATO Do?)
  14. (Commercial: Maxwell House; Puppy Choice; Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC.)
  15. Briefly: Mideast Peace / Espionage Charges / Tanker Sinking
  16. Arizona Wagon Train
  17. Good Night

May 31, 1978

• ABC Evening News for May 31, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Economy / Consumer Prices
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Aqua Velva Musk.)
  4. NATO / USSR / Africa / Brezhnev / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Eastman 910; Budweiser Beer; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  6. Supreme Court / Freedom of Press
  7. FBI / Civil Rights Movement and King / Wilkins
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Country Time Lemonade; Maxwell House.)
  9. Other News: North Carolina Primary / Prince Charles / New Coins and Women
  10. Recalls / Honda / Kraft Mayonnaise
  11. National Ballet of Cuba / United States Engagement / Alonso
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Continental Trailways Bus; Bufferin.)
  14. Commentary (Cold War)
  15. Top Stories
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 31, 1978
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. NATO / USSR / Africa / Carter / Brezhnev
  3. Carter / Turkey Arms Sale Embargo
  4. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Goodyear Service Centers.)
  5. Economy / Inflation / Chicago Food Program / Body Chemicals
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Puppy Choice.)
  8. Supreme Court / Freedom of Press
  9. FBI / Civil Rights Movement and King / Wilkins
  10. South Korean Influence Probe / House Action / Kim Testimony
  11. Campaign `78 / Arkansas and North Carolina Primaries
  12. (Commercial: Continental Trailways Bus; Roman Meal Buns.)
  13. Cloning / Cong. Testimony
  14. New Dollar Coin Controversy / Woman's Face
  15. World Cup Soccer Championships
  16. Zaire Conflict / Generals' Death Sentence
  17. Peace Corps / South Africa Med. Treatment
  18. British Prince's Engagement
  19. Italian Kidnapping and Love Story
  20. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  21. Illinois Charity Clinic Closure
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 31, 1978
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: IBM Typewriters.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Roman Meal Buns.)
  6. NATO / USSR / Brezhnev / Carter / Africa / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  7. South Korea Influence Probe / House Aid Vote / Ambassador Testimony
  8. Supreme Court / Freedom of Press
  9. Texas Refinery Fire
  10. Campaign `78 / Arkansas and North Carolina Primaries / California Property Tax Vote
  11. Body Chemical Worth and Inflation
  12. (Commercial: Mennen Skin Bracer; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  13. Segment 3 (Rhodesia: The Party's Ending)
  14. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Upcoming Item; Pennzoil.)
  15. Briefly: Turkey Arms Embargo / German Terrorism / Recalls / United States Dollar Coin
  16. USSR / Child's Health Problem / American Aid
  17. Good Night

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