August 1978 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Turkey Arms Embargo Repeal / House Vote
  4. Senate Organized Crime Hearings / Bowdach Testimony
  5. Letelier Murder Indictments
  6. Reporter's Contempt Charges / White Decision
  7. Brooke
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AMC Concord; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  9. Shcharansky Trade Negotiations Reports
  10. Iraqi Embassies / Beirut Incident
  11. Air Terrorism / Bonn Mgt. / Effects On Hostages
  12. Economy
  13. Onassis Marriage
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme; Doan's Pills; Maxwell House Coffee; Vitalis.)
  15. Employment / Civil Rights Commission Report
  16. Strikes / Detroit / Wheeling / Tuscaloosa
  17. National Truck Fuel Economy Test
  18. Minority Children Immunization Program
  19. Airport Noise / Atlanta Residents' Protest
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Oil of Olay; Budweiser Beer; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  22. No-Fault Auto Insurance / House Committee Vote
  23. Dollar Coin
  24. Martin-Steinbrenner Bet
  25. Politics: Ford / Kennedy / Kissinger
  26. King Assassination / Ray Letter To Civil Rights Leaders
  27. (Commercial: Nestea; Special K Cereal.)
  28. New York Dog Pickup Law
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Turkey Arms Embargo Repeal / House Vote
  3. Mideast Developments
  4. Shcharansky Trade Negotiations Report
  5. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  6. Organized Crime / Senate Hearings
  7. Cong. Action / No-Fault Auto Insurance / Dollar Coin
  8. Brooke
  9. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Wheaties Cereal.)
  10. Onassis Marriage
  11. Overseas Payoff Scandals / Boeing / Onassis
  12. Letelier Murder Indictments
  13. (Commercial: Lectric Shave; AMC Concord.)
  14. Reporter's Contempt Sentence
  15. Dioxin / Oregon Lawsuit
  16. Economy
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Ex-Lax.)
  19. New York Dog Pickup Law
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Civil Rights Commission Report / Bridgeport Fire Depth
  3. Dollar Coin
  4. (Commercial: Subaru; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  7. Economy
  8. Turkey Arms Embargo Repeal / House Vote
  9. Shcharansky Trade Negotiations Report
  10. Onassis Marriage
  11. (Commercial: Sanka; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme.)
  12. Letelier Murder Indictments
  13. Argentina Bombing
  14. Paris / Iraqi Embassy Incident / Iraqi Guards' Fate
  15. Vermont Arrest / West German Terrorist Suspect
  16. Senate Organized Crime Hearings
  17. Reporter's Contempt Sentence
  18. Brooke
  19. New York Dog Law
  20. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Playtex Bras; Upcoming Item; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  21. Costanza Resignation
  22. Briefly: Auto Insurance / Strikes / Vietnam-Cambodia / Crane
  23. California Backyard Zoo
  24. Good Night

August 2, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Texas Floods
  4. New York City Firefighter Deaths / Kentucky Supper Clue Fire
  5. Niagara-Falls Chemical Problems
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Rolaids.)
  7. Senate Organized Crime Hearings / Arson
  8. Newspapers and Courts In USSR and US
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Murine; Maxwell House Coffee; Polident; First National City Travelers Checks.)
  11. Detroit Strikes
  12. PBB
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; AMC Concord; Olympic Overcoat Paint; 409 Spray Cleaner.)
  14. Fields Death
  15. Rhodesia Sanctions / House Repeal
  16. Havana Youth Festival / United States and CIA Attacks
  17. Campaign `80 / Crane / Republican President Candidacy
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Reynolds Aluminum and Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.)
  19. Commentary (President Carter)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Texas Floods
  3. New York City Firemen's Deaths
  4. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Wheaties Cereal.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Crane / Republican President Candidacy
  6. Cong. Action / OSHA Regulation / Rhodesia Sanctions
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Pakistan / Iraqi Rep. Shooting
  9. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; First National City Travelers Checks.)
  10. European Air Travel Problems
  11. Reporters and Courts / United States and USSR
  12. Truck Accident Correction
  13. National Debt
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  16. Organized Crime Las Vegas / Senate Hearings
  17. ERA Deadline Extension / Senate Hearings
  18. Kentucky Nightclub Fire
  19. Fields Death
  20. (Commercial: Polident; Product 19 Cereal.)
  21. Niagara Falls Chemical Waste Problems
  22. California Condor / Extinction
  23. Jordan / Mousse Incident
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. New York City Firemen Deaths / Kentucky Nightclub Fire / Arson and Organized Crime
  3. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Republican President Nomination / Crane
  7. European Air Travel Problems
  8. Reporters and Courts / United States and USSR
  9. Courts / Televised Trials
  10. Texas Floods
  11. Fields Death
  12. Baseball / Rose Hitting Streak Broken
  13. Tax Outlook
  14. (Commercial: Chrysler Cordoba; Murine; Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers.)
  15. Segment 3 (Prison Muslims)
  16. (Commercial: Country Time Lemonade; Sanka; Upcoming Item; First National City Travelers Checks.)
  17. Briefly: Bureaucrats / Landon / Jordan
  18. Florida. Brothers / Kidney Transplant
  19. Good Night

August 3, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Barbara Walters Report; Peter Jennings (Paris, France)
  3. Palestinian Violence / Israel and Retaliation / Paris
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  6. Weather / Texas Flooding / Caribbean Storm
  7. Griffin Firing Affair / O'Neill / Moore
  8. Carter / Civil Service Reform
  9. South Korean Influence Probe
  10. Senate Organized Crime Hearings
  11. Arson Special Broadcast
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Schweppes Tonic Water; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Vitalis; Tums.)
  13. Dollar Values
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Senate / Tuition Tax Credit
  16. Detroit Strike
  17. Ford Motors Recalls
  18. Utah Family Suicide
  19. Tennessee Primaries / Baker
  20. King Assassination / Ray Testimony To House Committee / Payment Report
  21. Upcoming Item
  22. (Commercial: AMC Concord; Natural Light Beer; First National City Travelers Checks; Dixies Crackers.)
  23. OSHA / Small Bus. Exemptions Bill
  24. Obenshain
  25. Chile Earthquake
  26. World Chess Title Games
  27. Whitney and Piper / USSR Court
  28. Update: South Vietnam Figs. / Skytrain
  29. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka; Doan's Pills.)
  30. Ervin Interview
  31. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Palestinian Violence / Tel Aviv / Paris / Israeli Retaliation
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; First National City Travelers Checks.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Ford Motors Recall
  6. Texas Flooding
  7. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  8. Utah Family Suicide
  9. Pacemaker Study
  10. Hearst / Freedom Efforts / Bailey
  11. Whitney and Piper / USSR Court
  12. Chess Championship
  13. Obenshain Death
  14. Air Travel / Americans In London / Relief
  15. (Commercial: Schweppes Tonic Water; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  16. US-Cuba Relations / CIA / Kennedy Assassination
  17. South Korean Influence Probe
  18. Senate / Tuition Tax Credit
  19. Carter / Griffin Firing Affair / O'Neill
  20. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  21. Chicago / 8Th Grade Reading Program
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart and David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Palestinian Violence / Israel and Retaliation / Paris
  3. (Commercial: First National City Travelers Checks; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Utah Family Suicide
  6. Texas Floods
  7. South Korea Influence Probe
  8. Griffin Firing Affair
  9. Obenshain Death
  10. Corona Trial
  11. Whitney and Piper / USSR Court
  12. Ervin
  13. (Commercial: Lanacane; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  14. Segment 3 (Civil Service Reform)
  15. (Commercial: Mennen Speed Stick; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Upcoming Item; Chrysler Cordoba.)
  16. Briefly: European Air Travel / National Health Insurance / Plane Crash
  17. New York City Musicians
  18. Good Night

August 4, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Unemployment Figs.
  4. Tax Relief Bill / House
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Natural Light Beer.)
  7. Texas Floods
  8. Niagara Falls Evacuations
  9. Iowa Gas Explosion
  10. Seabrook Nuclear Plant
  11. Farber / Free Press vs. Fair Trial Issue
  12. Test Tube Pregnancies / United States Research
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unity Buying Service Company, Incorporated; Bufferin; Seal-A-Meal; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  14. Mideast / Vance Trip
  15. Shcharansky Trade Speculation
  16. London / Americans' Attempts To Get Home
  17. Baker Win
  18. Detroit / Strike Ends
  19. Indebtedness Incident
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; 409 Spray Cleaner; Nestea; Dentu-Creme; AMC Concord.)
  21. Commentary (Carter's Image)
  22. Escargot Factory
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Texas Floods
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Dap Home Products [Technical Difficulty.].)
  4. Compromise Tax Relief Bill
  5. Unemployment / California
  6. Farber / Free Press vs. Fair Trial Issue
  7. American Bar Association / Legal Clinics
  8. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Ford Granada Ghia.)
  9. Britain / Thorpe / Scott Affair
  10. Microwave Radiation / USSR Embassy in Washington, DC / Cpb Official
  11. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Unity Buying Service Company, Incorporated)
  12. Senate Office Building
  13. Seabrook Nuclear Plant / EPA
  14. Tobacco Ind. vs. Government Anti-Smoking Campaign
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Goodyear Tires.)
  17. On The Road (N. Woods Guide)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Texas Floods
  3. (Commercial: Ford Granada Ghia; Natural Light Beer.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Sarah Lee Pastries.)
  6. Farber / Free Press vs. Fair Trial Issue
  7. US-USSR Relations / Reporters / Crawford
  8. Unemployment
  9. Griffin Affair
  10. Senate Office Building
  11. Seabrook Nuclear Plant / EPA
  12. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service Company, Incorporated; Correctol; Upcoming Item; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  13. Britain / Thorpe Affair
  14. Test Tube Babies
  15. Chicago Reading Program
  16. Robber's Mistake
  17. (Commercial: Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Triscuit; Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme.)
  18. Briefly: Vance and Carter Trips
  19. Operation Smoky / Coe Disability Payments Case
  20. Good Night

August 5, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

August 6, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Pope Paul VI Death
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  5. Pope Paul VI Death
  6. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service Company, Incorporated; Exxon; Upcoming Item; Lectric Shave.)
  7. Mideast Developments / Vance Visit
  8. Quebec Bus Accident
  9. Hijack Attempt
  10. Neutron Bomb Protest
  11. Venus Spacecraft Launch Delay
  12. Lebanon Fighting
  13. Test Tube Baby
  14. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Maxwell House Coffee; Rolaids.)
  15. Talmadge / Georgia Cong. Race
  16. Pope Paul VI Death
  17. Good Night

August 7, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Italy)
  3. Pope Paul VI's Death
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. US-Vietnam Relations / Vietnam Wives and Children Release
  7. Mideast Developments / Vance Trip
  8. Upcoming Item
  9. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Natural Light Beer; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Georgia Pacific.)
  10. Nuclear Plant Protests
  11. Niagara Falls Chemical Waste Problems
  12. Texas Floods
  13. Upcoming Item
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Sanka; Unity Buying Service, Company Incorporated; Fruit of The Loom Underwear; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  16. Harris / House Testimony Cancellation
  17. Firestone 500 Tire Safety Issue / Government Probe
  18. Television Violence Lawsuit
  19. Stone Death
  20. Preservation Controversy / Locke, California
  21. Upcoming Item
  22. (Commercial: Dodge Aspen; Tums.)
  23. Pope Paul VI's Death
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Pope Paul VI's Death
  3. (Commercial: Ford Granada Ghia; Miller Lite Beer.)
  4. Pope Paul's Death
  5. (Commercial: Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  6. Niagara Falls Poison Chemical Problem
  7. Firestone Radial Tire Safety Issue / Government Probe
  8. Harris / Committee Testimony Cancellation
  9. Nuclear Plant Protest
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Pennzoil.)
  12. US-Vietnam Relations / Servicemen's Families' Release
  13. Mideast Developments / Vance Trip
  14. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service Company, Incorporated; Metamucil.)
  15. Campaign `78 / Georgia. Gov. Race / Hypnotic Television Ads Issue
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope Paul VI's Death
  3. (Commercial: Triscuits; Subaru.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Tuborg Gold Beer.)
  6. Mideast Developments / Lebanon Fighting / Vance Trip
  7. Rhodesia
  8. US-Vietnam Relations / Vietnam Families' Release
  9. (Commercial: Thompson Roto Paint Stripper; Dentu-Creme; Upcoming Item; Unity Buying Service Company, Incorporated)
  10. Television Violence Lawsuit
  11. Firestone 500 Tire Safety Issue
  12. Life Insurance Prices
  13. Shoplifting Sentence
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Plymouth Volare; Upcoming Item; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners.)
  15. Briefly: Nuclear Protest / Reporters' Deadline / Floods / Military Employees
  16. Hot Air Balloon Championships
  17. Good Night

August 8, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (Italy); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Mideast Developments / Camp David Summit
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Malibu; Absorbine Junior)
  6. Pope Paul VI's Death
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Minute Rice; Sanka; Elmer's Glue; Kodak Products.)
  8. Move Eviction / Violence
  9. Detroit Riots / FBI Study Results
  10. Carter / New York City Financial Aid
  11. World Bank / Vietnam Loan
  12. Rhodesia
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service Company, Incorporated; Dentu-Creme; Oil of Olay; Vitalis.)
  15. Contraception / Depo Provera
  16. Firestone 500 Radial Tire Safety Issue
  17. PBB Poisoning
  18. Hollywood Sign
  19. Christina Onassis
  20. Space Exploration / Venus Probe / First United States Astronauts
  21. (Commercial: Eight Is Enough, Sinatra and Friends and The Barbara Walters Summer Special" Television Shows; "For Pete's Sake" [Movie].)
  22. Commentary (Mideast Peace Chances)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Camp David Summit
  3. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Chrysler Cordoba.)
  4. Philadelphia / Move Eviction Violence
  5. Niagara Falls Chemical Dump Problems
  6. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Shell Oil Company.)
  7. Carter / New York City Financial Aid
  8. FBI Reports / Detroit Riots
  9. (Commercial: Metamucil; Anacin.)
  10. Firestone 500 Tire Safety Issue
  11. PCP / House Narcotics Committee Hearings
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Cycle Dog Food.)
  14. Pope Paul VI's Death
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart and David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments / Camp David Summit
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Georgia Pacific.)
  4. (Commercial: Hartz Flea Collars.)
  5. Move Eviction Violence
  6. Firestone 500 Radial Tire Safety Issue
  7. PBB Poisoning
  8. Carter / New York City Financial Aid Bill
  9. Pope Paul VI's Death
  10. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Midas Muffler Shops; Upcoming Item; Doxidan.)
  11. Segment 3 (Bob Dole)
  12. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Fntdn., Incorporated)
  13. Briefly: Vietnam Loan / Levi Antitrust Suit / Space Exploration
  14. Texas Residents and Sonic Booms
  15. Good Night

August 9, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Peter Jennings (Rome, Italy)
  3. Pope Paul VI's Death
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Polident; Tums.)
  6. US-Vietnam Relations / Prisoners of War Issue
  7. House / Defense Funds
  8. Personal Income
  9. City Strikes / Wichita / Cleveland
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Lectric Shave; Elmer's Glue; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  12. Nagasaki Bombing / Antinuclear Protests
  13. Asbestos Disease Tests
  14. Smoking / Tolerable Levels of Tar and Nicotine
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelob Beer; American Express Cards; Midas Shocks; ABC-Television.)
  16. Mideast Developments / Summit
  17. Senate Organized Crime Hearings / Bowdach
  18. Campaign `78 and Others / Talmadge / Diggs / Gimmicks
  19. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Sanka.)
  20. Commentary (Sadat's Troubles)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. House Approval of Def. Appropriations
  3. Consumer Cooperative Bank Bill
  4. (Commercial: Polident; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  5. Pope Paul's Death
  6. Mideast Developments / Summit
  7. (Commercial: Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Gallo Wines.)
  8. Niagara Falls Chemical Dump Issue / North Carolina PCB Dumping Probe
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Dap Home Products.)
  11. Abortion Issue / Antiabortionist Movement
  12. House Committee On Aging / Financial Problems
  13. Campaign `78 / Georgia Primary
  14. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum and Muscular Dystrophy Telethon; Country Time Lemonade.)
  15. Onassis Marriage Problems Reports
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope Paul's Death
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Polident.)
  6. House Def. Appropriations Bill Approval
  7. Mideast Developments / Summit
  8. Rhodesia
  9. US-Vietnam Relations / American Pod's Report
  10. American Bar Association Convention / Voting On Issues
  11. Senate Organized Crime Hearings / Bowdach
  12. Chemical Disposal Problems / North Carolina PCB Dumping / Niagara Falls
  13. Campaign `78 / Talmadge
  14. Onassis Marriage Troubles Rptand.
  15. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Sara Lee Pastries; Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills.)
  16. Segment 3 (The Shetlands)
  17. (Commercial: Plymouth Arrow; Metamucil; Upcoming Item; Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies and Independent Insurance Agents.Y
  18. Briefly: Income / Dollar Value / Gasoline Tax / Smoking
  19. Retirees' Fire Department
  20. Good Night

August 10, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (Rome, Italy); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Wholesale Prices
  4. House / Tax Cut Bill
  5. Upcoming Item
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  7. Pope Paul's Death
  8. Anglican Church / Women's Ordination
  9. Bus Accident Victims' Funeral
  10. McFall Death / Bone Marrow Transplant Case
  11. California Forest Fires
  12. Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant Construction
  13. EPA / Water Pollution Standards
  14. Texas Rains and Flooding
  15. Upcoming Item
  16. (Commercial: Vitalis; Dentu-Creme; Murine; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  17. King and Kennedy Assassinations / Jackson-Ray Talks / Dallas Audio Tapes
  18. Senate Organized Crime Hearings / Bowdach
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Rolaids; Clorets; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Fruit of The Loom Underwear.)
  21. Strikes / New York City Newspapers / Pan Am
  22. Smoking Safety Issue
  23. Haldeman and Mitchell Paroles / Nixon / Polls
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. House / Tax Cut Legislation
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Vitalis.)
  4. Kennedy and King Assassinations / Dallas Audio Tape / Jackson-Ray Talks
  5. Haldeman-Mitchell Paroles
  6. (Commercial: Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  7. Pope Paul's Death
  8. Rhodesia / World Council of Churches Guerrilla Support
  9. Anglicans / Women's Ordination
  10. Kepone / Waste Storage Controversy / West Germany
  11. World Chess Championship
  12. (Commercial: Dixies Crackers; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  13. Smoking Safety Issue
  14. Test Tube Baby Lawsuit
  15. Abortion and Illegitimate Birth Reports
  16. Television Programming / PTA List
  17. Carter / Black's Appointment To Senior Staff
  18. EPA / Water Pollution
  19. Seabrook Nuclear Plant
  20. California Forest Fire
  21. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  22. Strike / New York City Papers
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Ex-Lax.)
  25. Canada Bus Crash / Victims' Funeral
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. House / Tax Cut Bill
  3. Carter / Public Works Bill / Popularity Poll
  4. (Commercial: Doxidan Laxative; Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers.)
  7. King Assassination / Jackson-Ray Talks
  8. Haldeman and Mitchell Paroles
  9. Smoking Safety Issue
  10. Wholesale Prices
  11. Chrysler / European Mfg. Plant Sales / Peugeot
  12. Oil Prices / Dollar Devaluation / Shah of Iran
  13. Health and Energy Savings
  14. Strikes / New York City Newspapers / Pan Am
  15. Abortions
  16. Canada Bus Crash Victims' Funeral
  17. Pope Paul's Death
  18. Christina Onassis Marriage Problems
  19. Liquor / Vitamin B-1
  20. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Upcoming Item; Miller Lite Beer.)
  21. Segment 3 (Health Care Cheating)
  22. (Commercial: Sanka; Sara Lee Pastries; Upcoming Item; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  23. Briefly: Women Priests / Seabrook Plant / Crawford / Canal Plug
  24. Auctioneer Training
  25. Good Night

August 11, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (Rome, Italy); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  3. Labor and Economy Problems / Memphis Police Strike / Cleveland
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Dodge Aspen.)
  5. Carter / Tax Reform / Civil Service Reform / ERA
  6. Pope Paul's Death
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka; Midas Mufflers' Seal-A-Meal; Dixies Crackers.)
  8. Legionnaires' Disease Breakthru
  9. Niagara Falls Chemical Dump
  10. Indiana Ford Pinto Crash / Illinois Plane Crash
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Tums; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Hartz Flea Collars; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  13. Farber Notes Case
  14. Marshall / Meany
  15. US-USSR Trade / Welder Sale Controversy
  16. Letelier Death / Townley Admission
  17. Marijuana Seizure
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Natural Light Beer; Polident.)
  19. Commentary (Commendations and Correction)
  20. Cuba-Florida Swim / Nyad
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Marshall / Meany
  3. White House Image-Building / Television Program / Carter Magazine Interview
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  5. Legionnaires' Disease Breakthru
  6. Chemicals / Dioxin Restrictions / Kepone Storage
  7. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  8. Pope Paul's Death
  9. Vietnam Refugees / World Vision Efforts
  10. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Special K Cereal.)
  11. Cleveland / Mayoral Recall Election
  12. Memphis Police Strike / Presley Death Anniversary
  13. Farber Notes Case
  14. Van Houten Sentence
  15. Continental Oil Co. Fine / Price Manipulation
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Alka-Seltzer and Alka-2.)
  18. On The Road (Minnesota Road Building Project)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1978
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Health / Legionnaires' Disease Breakthru / Canadian Polio Outbreak
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue.)
  6. Farber Notes Case
  7. Arms Sales
  8. Pope Paul's Death
  9. Memphis Police Strike / Presley Death Anniversary
  10. Carter / Marshall / Meany
  11. Onassis Marriage Reports
  12. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Item; Murine.)
  13. Segment 3 (Preserving The Past)
  14. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Wheat Thins; Upcoming Item; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  15. Briefly: Pinto and Plane Crashes / Soviet Cosmonauts / Bureaucrat Rewards
  16. Cuba-Florida Swim / Nyad
  17. Good Night

August 12, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1978
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August 13, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1978
  1. Introduction Jess Marlow and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. Mideast / Beirut Bombing / Carter and Upcoming Summit
  4. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Lanacane.)
  5. Memphis Police Strike
  6. King Assassination / Ray Testimony To House Committee
  7. Cleveland / Kucinich Recall Election
  8. Pope Paul's Death / Upcoming Papal Elec.
  9. (Commercial: Exxon; Sanka; Upcoming Item; Tucks.)
  10. Sports: Tennis / Golf / Auto Racing / Football / Baseball / Swimming
  11. Upcoming Items
  12. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  13. OSHA
  14. Onassis Marriage Reports
  15. Small Racing Cars
  16. Good Night

August 14, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Max Robinson (Memphis, Tennessee)
  3. Memphis / Police and Firemen's Strikes / Presley Fans
  4. Cleveland / Mayoral Recall Vote
  5. King Assassination Hearings
  6. (Commercial: Lectric Shave; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  7. House Assassinations Committee / King Murder Hearings / Abernathy
  8. Carter / Poll Results / Sugar Ind.
  9. Dollar Values
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Dodge Aspen; Budweiser Beer; Bayer; Special K Cereal.)
  12. California Earthquake
  13. Seabrook Nuclear Plant Protests
  14. West Virginia Scaffolding Collapse Update
  15. Chemical Dumping
  16. Upcoming Item
  17. (Commercial: Radio Shack and Archer Antenna; Fasteeth; Hartz Flea Collars; Sanka.)
  18. Mideast Developments
  19. Carter / Farm Policy
  20. Texaco / Natural Gas Find
  21. Ballooning
  22. Long Distance Swims
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Mazda; Jeno's Pizza.)
  24. Commentary (Inflation)
  25. Onassis Marriage Reports
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Municipal Problems / Memphis Strikes / Cleveland Recall
  3. (Commercial: Lectric Shave; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  4. Carter / Farm Policies
  5. House Assassinations Committee Hearings
  6. (Commercial: Fireman's Fund Insurance and Independent Insurance Agents; Ex-Lax.)
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. Onassis Marriage Reports
  9. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Vitalis.)
  10. Energy / Texaco Natural Gas Find / Fusion Energy Dvt.
  11. Chemical Waste Landfill Lawsuit
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Delta and Delex Faucets; Product 19 Cereal.)
  14. California Earthquake
  15. Gold Prospecting In California
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Memphis / Strikes / Presley Fans
  3. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  6. Mideast Developments
  7. House Assassinations Committee Hearings
  8. Carter / Farmers' Gathering
  9. Cleveland / Kucinich Win
  10. Energy / Seabrook Nuclear Plant / Texaco Natural Gas Find
  11. Ocean Swims
  12. (Commercial: Magnavox Televisions; Polident; Upcoming Item; Texas Instruments.)
  13. Segment 3 (Elvis)
  14. (Commercial: Metamucil; Delta and Delex Faucets; Upcoming Item; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  15. Briefly: Quake / Iran Bombing / Washington, DC Housing / Maine Speed Enforcement
  16. Ballooning / Transatlantic Flight Attempts
  17. Onassis Marriage Reports
  18. Good Night

August 15, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. House / ERA Extension Debate
  4. Senate / Tuition Tax Credit Debate
  5. Carter / Conflict With Cong. Democrats
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  7. Economy / United States Dollar / Japanese Tourists
  8. USSR / Podrabinek Sentencing
  9. Onassis Marriage Reports
  10. Hua / European Visit
  11. Rhodesia
  12. Upcoming Item
  13. (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; Sambo's Restaurants; Natural Light Beer.)
  14. Long Distance Swimming Failures
  15. Balloon Flight
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Texas Instruments; Country Time Lemonade; Puppy Choice; Georgia Pacific.)
  18. Strikes / Northwest Orient Airlines / Memphis
  19. Presley / Death Anniversary / Memphis Bus.
  20. (Commercial: Radio Shack and Archer Antennae; Polident.)
  21. House / ERA Extension
  22. House Assassinations Committee / King Hearings
  23. Church of Scientology Indictment
  24. House Budget Ceiling Vote
  25. Economy Report
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. House / ERA Extension Vote
  3. Senate / Tuition Tax Credit
  4. (Commercial: Ford Fairmont; Miller Lite Beer.)
  5. House Assassinations Committee / King Hearings
  6. Church of Scientology Indictments
  7. Nixon / Legal Bills
  8. (Commercial: Dixies Crackers; Minute Rice.)
  9. Economy / Dollar Values
  10. Rhodesia
  11. USSR / Podrabinek Sentencing
  12. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  13. Strikes / Memphis / Northwest Airlines
  14. Long Distance Swim Failures
  15. Caffeine and Pregnancy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Lanacane.)
  18. California Prop. 5 Anti-Smoking Proposal
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. House / ERA Deadline Extension
  3. Senate / Tuition Tax Credit
  4. (Commercial: Preparation H; Goodyear Tires.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  7. Strikes / Memphis / Northwest Airlines
  8. Economy / Dollar Values
  9. House Assassinations Committee / King Hearings
  10. School Busing / Columbus, Ohio
  11. Church of Scientology Indictments
  12. (Commercial: Sanka; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Upcoming Item; Polident.)
  13. Segment 3 (James Earl Ray - For and Against)
  14. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Dodge Aspen; Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers.)
  15. Briefly: Caffeine Warning / Carter-Kennedy / Balloon Flight
  16. Unsuccessful Marathon Swim Attempts
  17. Good Night

August 16, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. House Assassinations Committee / King Death / Ray Testimony
  4. Memphis Strikes / Presley
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Typewriters; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  6. Economy / United States Dollar / Administration Action Preparations
  7. Carter / CIA
  8. House Drug Information Requests / Califano Refusal
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Polident; Bell System Yellow Pages; Absorbine Junior)
  11. Nixon Granddaughter
  12. Atlanta Power Failure
  13. Balloon Flight
  14. China, PR / Hua's Romania Visit / Japan Relations / USSR Reactions
  15. Cardinal's Death In Rome
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka; Puppy Choice; Bayer; Snelling and Snelling.)
  17. Iceland / Pol. Crisis
  18. Farber Case
  19. Carter and Press Relations
  20. United States Olympic Sports Dvt. / Computer System
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Oil of Olay.)
  22. Commentary (Prop. 13 and Strikes)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. House Assassinations Committee / King Murder / Ray Testimony
  3. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer and Alka-2; Jaguars.)
  4. Balloon Flight
  5. Economy / Administration and United States Dollar / Housing Costs and Purchases
  6. Senate / Tuition Tax Credit / Federal Grant and Loan Program
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sanka; Avon.)
  9. House Committee / Drug Companies Pricing Probe / Califano Contempt Charges
  10. Farber Case
  11. Georgia Prison Riot
  12. Memphis Strikes / Presley Death
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Shell Oil Company.)
  14. China, PR / Hua's E. European Visit
  15. Iceland Pol. Situation
  16. Dominican Republican President
  17. Brazil / Coffee Export Suspension
  18. Cardinal's Death
  19. (Commercial: Miller Beer; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  20. Nixon Granddaughter
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. House Assassinations Committee / King Killing / Ray Testimony
  3. (Commercial: Audi 5000; Correctol.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  6. Balloon Flight
  7. Economy / Administration and Dollar
  8. Japan-US Fishing Deal
  9. China, PR / Hua In Romania
  10. Carter / CIA Visit
  11. Cardinal's Death
  12. (Commercial: Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Elmer's Glue; Upcoming Item; Magnavox Televisions.)
  13. Memphis / Strikes / Presley Fans
  14. New York City Newspaper Pressmen's Strike
  15. Califano / Cong. Contempt Issue
  16. ERA Deadline Extension Outlook
  17. Middle Class Aids / Federal Aid To College Students
  18. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Upcoming Item; Doxidan.)
  19. Briefly: Carter and Pardons / General Motors Corporation Recalls / Iceland Government
  20. Nixon Granddaughter
  21. Good Night

August 17, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Peter Jennings (France)
  3. Balloon Flight
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Audi 5000; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  5. Carter / Military Bill Veto / Tax Cut Bill
  6. Dollar Values
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Budweiser; Polident; Radio Shack and Archer Antennae.)
  9. Croatian Hostage Incident In Chicago
  10. Memphis Strikes
  11. House Assassinations Committee Hearings / Ray
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dristan; Peerless Faucets; Country Time; Lemonade; Gaines Puppy Choice Dog Food.)
  13. Nitrite Ban Proposal
  14. Department Store Explosion
  15. Cleveland Recall Election
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Tums.)
  17. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  18. Mideast Developments / Summit
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Balloon Flight
  3. (Commercial: Primatene; Polident.)
  4. Carter / Vetoes
  5. Tax Reform / Jarvis Plan
  6. Congress / Senate Office Building Conflict
  7. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  8. House Assassinations Committee Hearings / Ray
  9. Memphis Strikes
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Hartz Flea Collars; Elmer's Glue.)
  13. China, PR / Hua / Europe Visit
  14. US-Vietnam Relations / Congressional Delegation Visit To Vietnam and Laos
  15. Mideast Developments / Summit
  16. Chicago Hostage Incident / Croatians
  17. Evansville Plane Crash Probe
  18. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Goodyear Tires.)
  19. Sealand Coup
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Balloon Flight
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; ITT.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  6. Carter News Conference / Military Funds Veto / Mideast Developments
  7. House Assassinations Committee Hearings / Ray
  8. Memphis Strikes
  9. Evansville Plane Crash Probe
  10. Chicago Croatian Hostage Incident
  11. Senate Office Building Controversy
  12. (Commercial: Polident; Schweppes Tonic Water; Upcoming Item; Metamucil.)
  13. Segment 3 (The College of Cardinals)
  14. (Commercial: Sanka; Minute Rice; Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  15. Briefly: Bank's Mistake / Snowstorms / Widow's Lawsuit
  16. Religious Festival
  17. Good Night

August 18, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (Paris, France); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Economy / Interest Rates / Energy Legis.
  4. Carter Vacation
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Listerine; Rolaids.)
  7. Memphis Strikes End
  8. House Assassinations Committee Hearings / Ray / Eist Testimony
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Natural Light Beer; Bayer; American Express Travelers Cheques; Special K Cereal.)
  10. USSR / Reporters' Slander Case Concluded
  11. Hua / Romania Visit
  12. Cardinals Conclave
  13. Rhodesia
  14. Upcoming Item
  15. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Dentu-Creme; Chevrolet; Vitalis.)
  16. Chicago Plant Explosion
  17. Former CIA Employee Arrest
  18. Croatian Terrorist Hearings
  19. US-Cuba Relations / Charter Flight Schedule
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Mufflers; Sanka.)
  21. Commentary (Japan-China, PR Friendship Treaty)
  22. American Balloonists
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. House Assassinations Committee Hearings / Ray
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Ford Fiesta.)
  4. Energy Developments
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran Cereal; Cycle Dog Food.)
  8. Balloon Flight
  9. USSR / Reporters' Slander Case Dropped
  10. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Tums.)
  11. Memphis Strikes Ended
  12. Talmadge
  13. Maryland Nurse Indictment
  14. Murder Conviction Penalty Choice
  15. (Commercial: Geritol; Chrysler Lebaron.)
  16. Carter Vacation
  17. New York City Newspaper Strike
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Energy Developments
  4. (Commercial: Dodge Diplomat; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Playtex Bras.)
  7. Memphis Strikes End
  8. House Assassinations Committee Hearings / Ray
  9. (Commercial: Puppy Choice Dog Food; Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Independent Agents; Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  10. Agriculture Department / Junk Food Ban In Schools
  11. Balloon Flight
  12. USSR / Reporters' Slander Case Ended
  13. Choosing New Pope
  14. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; General Motors; Upcoming Item; Georgia Pacific.)
  15. Briefly: Texaco / Paroles / Hua Visit / Mrs. Carter's Trip
  16. Pennsylvania Threshermen's Reunion
  17. Good Night

August 19, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1978
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August 20, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1978
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• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1978
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August 21, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Southeast Asia Developments / MIA's / Cambodia / Vietnam-China, PR-USSR Conflict
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids.)
  6. Carter Vacation / Raft Trip
  7. Bourne Affair / No Prosecution
  8. Talmadge
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Elmer's Glue; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  10. Mideast Developments
  11. Iran / Theater Arson Arrests
  12. Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia Anniversary
  13. China, PR-USSR Relations / Nuclear Base Charges / Hua Eastern Europe Visits
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; Texas Instruments; Final Net; Georgia Pacific.)
  16. Housing / Racial Discrimination
  17. California Grocery Clerks Strike
  18. Jarvis / Tax Reduction
  19. Tennessee Couple's Facing of Disaster
  20. Upcoming Item
  21. (Commercial: Country Time Lemonade; Bufferin.)
  22. Commentary (Carter and Polls)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. Iran / Movie Theater Fire
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Kool-Aid.)
  5. Southeast Asia / Vietnam and MIA's / Cambodia / McGovern
  6. Disabled USSR Nuclear Sub
  7. China, PR / Hua's Eastern Europe Visit
  8. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  9. Bourne Affair
  10. Air Travel / Adams / Military Pilots
  11. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Monroe Shocks.)
  12. Transport of Liquid Gas / Senate Hearings
  13. Natural Gas / Pricing Compromise / Producers' Problems
  14. Jarvis / Tax Reduction Movement
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Rolaids; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  17. Carter Vacation / Raft Trip
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. Iran Movie Theater Fire
  4. (Commercial: Metamucil; Snelling and Snelling.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Magnavox Televisions.)
  7. Southeast Asia / Vietnam and MIA's / Cambodia / McGovern
  8. China, PR / Hua Eastern Europe Visit
  9. USSR Sub Problems
  10. Papal Succession
  11. Bourne Affair
  12. Talmadge
  13. Campaign `78 / Alaska Gov. Primary
  14. Davis / Murder Conspiracy Arrest
  15. Dioxins and Birth Problems
  16. Wallets and Back Pain
  17. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Taster's Choice Coffee; Upcoming Item; Total Cereal.)
  18. Segment 3 (Prague - Ten Springs Later)
  19. (Commercial: Smith-Corona Typewriters; Sanka; Upcoming Item; Dixies Crackers.)
  20. Egypt and Solar Power
  21. Good Night

August 22, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Congress / Washington, DC Rep. Amendment Debate
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Audi 5000; Sanka.)
  5. Managua Shooting and Hostage Incident
  6. Kenyatta Death
  7. Hua / Yugoslavia Visit
  8. Mideast Developments
  9. American Balloonists
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior; Doan's Pills; Snelling and Snelling; Polident.)
  11. Campaign `78 / Alaska and Oklahoma Primaries
  12. Ford Pinto Hazards / Indiana Grand Jury Probe / Recalls
  13. Ohio Coal Controversy
  14. Arizona Milk Poisoning
  15. Farming / Pesticides and Overuse
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dixies Crackers; Geritol; 409 Spray Cleaner; American Express Card.)
  17. Carter Vacation
  18. Southeast Asia Developments
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  21. Cancer Risks
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Washington, DC Voting Rights Amendment / Senate Vote
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  4. Carter Vacation
  5. Tax Cut Provisions / Meany
  6. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / United States Icbm (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) Deployment System
  7. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Dap Home Products.)
  8. Managua Shooting and Hostage Incident
  9. Kenyatta Death
  10. Papal Succession
  11. (Commercial: Polident; Total Cereal.)
  12. Ohio Coal Mining and Utility Companies Conflict
  13. Arizona Jailbreak Terror
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  16. Senate / Washington, DC Cong. Rep. Issue
  17. New York City Dog Cleanup Law
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Managua Shooting and Hostage Incident
  3. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) and Mobile Missile System / Poll / U-2 Spy Planes
  4. (Commercial: Sanka; Audi 5000.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  7. Washington, DC Rep. In Congress / Senate Debate
  8. Carter Vacation
  9. Cambodia / McGovern / Vietnam / Alleged China, PR Aid
  10. Kenyatta Death
  11. Mideast Developments / London Terrorist Incident
  12. Hua / Yugoslavia Visit
  13. Class of `78 / Jobs
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Texas Instruments; Upcoming Item; Metamucil.)
  15. Segment 3 (Let's Talk It Over)
  16. (Commercial: Subaru; Polident; Upcoming Item; Dixies Crackers.)
  17. Briefly: MIA's / Divorce Laws / Air Traffic Slowdown / Gold Sale
  18. American Balloonists
  19. Good Night

August 23, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank REYNOLDS (DC)
  3. Managua Hostage Incident
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior; Polident.)
  5. Economy
  6. Postal Contract Rejection
  7. Senate Hearings / Arson
  8. Suntan Lotion / Skin Health
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Country Time Lemonade; Sanka; Olympic Overcoat; Primatene.)
  11. Satellite Plan Theft From CIA / Kampiles
  12. United States Relations With USSR and China, PR
  13. Hua / Yugoslavia Visit
  14. Vietnam / Cambodia War and China, PR / United States Relations
  15. Papal Succession
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; All-Bran; Mazda GLC; Natural Light Beer; K Mart.)
  17. Campaign `78 / Oklahoma and Alaska
  18. Carter Vacation
  19. Davis Pretrial Hearing
  20. Air Travel / Low-Cost Fares / Merger
  21. Pentagon / Nuclear War Television Tapes
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  23. Commentary (USSR Military Buildup and Decrd. Concern)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nicaraguan Terrorist Siege
  3. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  4. Iran / Violence
  5. US-Vietnam Relations / United States Delegation / Postwar Hanoi
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Goodyear Service Centers.)
  7. Chicago 7 / FBI Bugging Information
  8. Senate Hearings / Arson
  9. Vets' Orgs. / Changes / American Legion Youth
  10. Atlanta / Hefner-Guccione Arrest Warrants
  11. (Commercial: Snelling and Snelling; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  12. Papal Succession
  13. Silone Death
  14. Air Travel / Merger / Low-Cost Fares
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Miller Lite Beer.)
  17. Carter Vacation
  18. Weekend Athletes and Injuries
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Nicaraguan Hostage Incident
  3. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Grecian Formula 16.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  6. Air Travel / Merger / Low-Cost Fares
  7. Postal Strike Possibility
  8. Economy
  9. Campaign `78 / Oklahoma and Alaska
  10. Papal Succession
  11. US-USSR Relations / Crawford
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; K Mart; Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System.)
  13. Segment 3 (A Refugee)
  14. (Commercial: Nestea; Georgia Pacific; Upcoming Item; Orafixspecial.)
  15. Briefly: Gaza Bombing / Satellite Manual Sale / Carter Trip
  16. Transparent Clothing
  17. Good Night

August 24, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Vatican City); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Nicaraguan Hostage Incident Ends
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  5. Papal Succession / Cmnsm.
  6. South Africa / Attack On Swapo
  7. Kenyatta Death
  8. USSR Events / Crawford / Whitney-Piper Case / Onassis Marriage
  9. Test Tube Baby
  10. Papal Succession Coverage
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Wheat Thins; Texas Instruments; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  12. Energy Bill / Carter Compromise and Breeder Reactor Deal / Reaction
  13. Senate Hearings / Arson
  14. Missile Base / Poison Gas Leak
  15. Doomsday Tapes
  16. Vietnam Veterans / Dischg. Review Ruling
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; 409 Spray Cleaner; Bell System Yellow Pages; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  18. Washington, DC Amendment
  19. Postal Workers Contract Vote
  20. Arizona / Milk Dumping
  21. Minerals in the Sea
  22. US-Japan Trade
  23. Upcoming Item
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  26. Carter Vacation / News Coverage
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua Hostage Incident Ends
  3. (Commercial: All-Bran Cereal; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  4. Natural Gas Bill Compromise Breakdown
  5. School Funds / Tuition Tax Credit / Local School Dist. Grants
  6. (Commercial: Ford Fiesta; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  7. Vietnam / MIA Returns / Refugees
  8. USSR / Whitney-Piper Case
  9. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Miller Beer.)
  10. Davis Murder Solicitation Hearing
  11. Senate Hearings / Arson
  12. Titan II Base Poison Gas Leak
  13. Civil Def. / Nuclear Attack Tapes
  14. Kim Fine
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Dentu-Creme.)
  17. Lou Gehrig's Disease / Snake Venom Treatment
  18. Test Tube Baby
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Nicaraguan Hostage Incident Ends
  3. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nestea.)
  6. Titan II Fuel Leak
  7. Sunscreen Lotions
  8. Natural Gas Pricing Compromise Troubles
  9. Doomsday Tapes
  10. Papal Succession
  11. USSR Events / Whitney-Piper Case / Onassis Marriage
  12. (Commercial: Delta and Delex Faucets; Dentu-Creme; Upcoming Item; Geritol.)
  13. Segment 3 (Jesse Jackson)
  14. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese; Upcoming Item; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  15. Briefly: Kim / Vietnam Refugees / Amin
  16. Test Tube Baby
  17. Good Night

August 25, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1978
  1. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Hijacking
  2. Papal Succession
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell Telephone System.)
  4. Carter / Natural Gas Compromise Confusion
  5. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Crawford
  6. Nicaraguan Guerrillas / Panamanian Asylum
  7. Southeast Asia / Laos and United States MIA's / Vietnam-China, PR Fighting
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda GLC; Dristan; Michelob Beer; Polident.)
  9. Air Fare Developments
  10. Strikes / Baseball Umpires / Air Canada / Postal Workers
  11. Ford Motors / Pinto Crash Settlement / Recall
  12. Accidents / Kansas Missile Fuel / Ohio Tanker Truck
  13. Greenpeace / Whales
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Sambo's Restaurants; Final Net.)
  16. Commentary (Republican Cong. Elec. Hopes)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Hijacking
  3. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  4. Papal Succession
  5. Panama / Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  6. Southeast Asia / United States Delegation / Laos / Vietnam
  7. US-USSR Relations / Kampiles / Crawford
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; Mazola Margarine.)
  9. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) Agreement / Carter and Senate
  10. Carter / Natural Gas Compromise Controversy
  11. Senate Office Building / House Rejection of Funds
  12. Air Fares
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  15. Titan II Fuel Leak
  16. 1968 Democratic Convention In Chicago
  17. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Goodyear Tires.)
  18. Strikes / Postal Workers / Umpires
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Conclave / Pope Election
  3. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  6. Umpire Strike
  7. Postal Strike Threat
  8. Airline Fares
  9. Airport Noise
  10. Hijack / Hoax?
  11. Kampiles / Spy Charges
  12. Crawford / Moscow Charges
  13. Nicaragua Situation
  14. Balloonists' Return
  15. (Commercial: Doxidan Laxative; Magnavox Television's; Upcoming Item; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  16. Segment 3 (The Vatican)
  17. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Hartz Flea Collars; Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Briefly: Vietnam-China Clash / Laos MIA's / Air Travel / Strikes
  19. Carter Vacation
  20. Good Night

August 26, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1978
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• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today

August 27, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1978
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City); Dick Schaap Sports Report
  2. (Commercial: Exxon.)
  3. New Pope
  4. Catholic Issue
  5. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; Triscuit Wafers.)
  6. Nicaragua
  7. Postal Strike Threat
  8. Carter / Energy
  9. Race Trouble In Mississippi
  10. 1968 Recalled / Yippies / Chicago
  11. Boyer Death
  12. (Commercial: Exxon; Upcoming Item; J.C. Penney Tires.)
  13. Sports
  14. (Commercial: Country Time Lemonade Drink; Sanka; Upcoming Item; Exxon.)
  15. Canale D'Agordo, Italy
  16. Good Night

August 28, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Postal Strike Averted
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; J.C. Penney Tires; Snelling and Snelling.)
  5. Boyer Death / Shaw Death
  6. Governors Conference
  7. Carter / Oil Technology Sale To USSR / Energy Bill
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Monza; 409 Spray Cleaner; Sanka; Puppy Choice Dog Food.)
  9. Air Travel
  10. Auto Industry / Ford Motors / Cadillac
  11. Connecticut River Salmon Project
  12. Upcoming Item
  13. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Natural Light Beer; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Polident.)
  14. Nicaragua
  15. New Pope and Problems
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Texas Instruments.)
  18. Commentary (Carter's Problems)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Postal Strike Averted
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Goodyear Tires.)
  4. Carter / Natural Gas Compromise / Vacation
  5. Governors Conference
  6. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Amana Refrigerators.)
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Pope John Paul I
  9. Southeast Asia / United States Delegation / Laos
  10. Bus Jump Attempt
  11. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Audi 5000.)
  12. Farber-New York Times Case
  13. Shaw Death / Boyer Death
  14. Drop In Candy Sales
  15. Carter / Federal Reserve Nomination / First Woman On Board
  16. Dollar Values
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Polident; J.C. Penney Tires.)
  19. Alaska Oil Pipeline Equipment Sale
  20. Japanese Tourists In Las Vegas
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Tom Brokaw (No Location Given)
  2. Postal Strike Delay
  3. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Nicaragua
  5. Pope John Paul I
  6. Soviet Grain Crop
  7. Dollar Values
  8. Governors Conference / National Health Insurance,
  9. Tropical Storm
  10. Boyer Death / Shaw Death
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Murine; Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea Collars; Anacin.)
  12. Segment 3 (Misplaced Trust)
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Georgia Pacific; Upcoming Item.)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Country Time Lemonade.)
  16. Briefly: Kidney Donor / Jewel Theft / Air Controllers / Salyut 6
  17. World Frisbee Championships
  18. Good Night

August 29, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Economy
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; Listerine.)
  6. Carter / Vacation / Secret Service Protection
  7. Weddington Appointment
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; J.C. Penney Tires; Final Net; Puppy Choice.)
  9. Nicaragua
  10. US-USSR Military Status Report
  11. China, PR / Hua's Visit To Iran / Vietnam Relations
  12. South Africa / General Motors Corporation and Anglo-American Co. Employment Plans
  13. Art / Constable Painting Identities
  14. Pope John Paul I
  15. Upcoming Items
  16. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Jeno's Pizza; Oil of Olay; Polident.)
  17. Auto Industries / Ford Motors / Transmission Warning
  18. Kentucky Abortion Trial
  19. Catton Death
  20. Colorado Hailstorms
  21. Temple of Bacchus
  22. Upcoming Item
  23. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  24. Hayakawa
  25. (Studio) Contd. Audio Loss; Video Shown. Announcement Made.
  26. Nicaragua
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Delta and Delex Faucets; Miller Lite Beer.)
  5. Nicaragua
  6. China, PR / Hua's Visit To Iran
  7. Local Weather Bulletin.
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Pennzoil.)
  9. Carter / Vacation / Assassination Threat
  10. California / Tax Cut Issues
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Ex-Lax.)
  12. Kentucky Abortion Trial
  13. Ohio Migrant Workers Strike / Canning Ind.
  14. Ford Motors / Transmission Defects Warning
  15. (Commercial: Jaguars; Product 19 Cereal.)
  16. Battle For South Africa
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw and Jessica Savitch (No Location Given)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Smith-Corona Typewriters; Dentu-Creme.)
  4. Arms Control Agency Study / US-USSR Nuclear War
  5. Carter / Vacation / Assassination Threat
  6. Ford Motors / Transmission Problem Report
  7. Kentucky Abortion Trial
  8. Nicaragua
  9. China, PR / Vietnam Relations / Hua's Visit To Iran
  10. Pope John Paul I
  11. Catton Death
  12. (Commercial: Sanka; Shell Oil Company; Upcoming Item; Elmer's Glue; Geritol.)
  13. Segment 3 (Fly Now Pay Less)
  14. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Goodyear Tires.)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Nestea.)
  17. Briefly: Weddington / Cleveland Schools
  18. Disco Music in the Street
  19. Good Night

August 30, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1978
  1. Preview
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Carter / Mideast / United States Troops
  4. Polish Plane Hijacking / United States Dilemma Over Pol. Asylum
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Mazda GLC.)
  6. General Services Administration / Corruption Investigation
  7. Kentucky Abortion Trial
  8. Teachers' Strikes
  9. California / Tax Cut Laws and Results
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sominex; Texas Instruments; Hartz Flea Collars; Budweiser Beer.)
  13. Mexican Ambassador's Son Kidnapping
  14. Nicaragua
  15. Namibia Independence / Waldheim Plan
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior; Murine; Puppy Choice; Georgia Pacific.)
  17. Anderson, Indiana, Police and Firemen's Work Action
  18. Carter / Assassination Threat Hoax
  19. Farber Case / Prison Release
  20. Plane and Balloon Crashes
  21. Nader / Vegas and Pintos
  22. Uemura / Greenland Dogsled Trip
  23. Ban On Discos and Snakes In Oklahoma Town
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Nytol.)
  25. Commentary (US Trade Deficit)
  26. School Lunches
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. General Services Administration / Corruption Investigation
  3. (Commercial: Snelling and Snelling; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  4. Carter / Mideast / Wright Letter / Assassination Threat Hoax
  5. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  6. (Commercial: Ford Fiesta; Miller Beer.)
  7. Kentucky Abortion Trial
  8. Farber Case
  9. Strikes / New Orleans Teachers / Anderson, Indiana, Fire and Police Depts.
  10. Nevada Plane Crash
  11. California / Tax Cut Measures and Results
  12. American Workers' Wages
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Mazola Margarine.)
  15. Nicaragua
  16. Mexican Ambassador's Son Kidnapped
  17. Namibia / Independence / Waldheim Plan
  18. Reflections On Vietnam
  19. Polish Airliner Hijacking
  20. (Commercial: Jell-O; Gravy Train.)
  21. On The Road (Steam Calliope)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1978
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Tom Brokaw (No Location Given)
  2. General Services Administration / Corruption Charges
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Honda Cars.)
  4. Nicaragua
  5. Kentucky Abortion Trial
  6. South Boston High School
  7. Strikes / New Orleans Teachers / Anderson, Indiana, Fire and Police Depts.
  8. Carter / Vacation / Natural Gas Bill / Death Threat / Mideast
  9. Economy
  10. MX Missile System
  11. Polish Plane Hijacking
  12. Farber Release / New York Times
  13. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Elmer's Glue.)
  14. Segment 3 (Natural Gas: A Compromise Collapses)
  15. (Commercial: Sanka; Chevrolet Nova.)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  18. Briefly: Plane Crash / Vega / Smallpox
  19. Bikini Atoll Atomic Tests
  20. Good Night

August 31, 1978

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1978
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy Legislation
  3. President Standing / Carter / Kennedy / Brown
  4. (Commercial: Mazda Autos; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  5. Harris Plea / Hearst Kidnapping
  6. Economy
  7. Boeing Sales
  8. Los Angeles / Olympics
  9. Hurricane Ella
  10. Nuclear Test
  11. Municipal Strikes
  12. Prov.-St. Mel School
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; 409 Cleanser; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  15. Nicaragua
  16. Cuba / Pol. Prisoner Release
  17. Technical Problems
  18. (Commercial: Swanson Frozen Foods; Sanka; General Motors.)
  19. Kenyatta Funeral
  20. Military Balance
  21. (Commercial: Bell Telephone System.)
  22. Mideast / Hussein Interview
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1978
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Energy / Natural Gas Legis.
  3. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Hickory Farms, For Muscular Dystrophy.)
  4. Camp David Meeting
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Cordoba; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  6. Cuba / Prisoner Release
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Kidnapping and Death / Mexican Ambassador Son
  9. (Commercial: Olympic Paints; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  10. Harris Plea/ Hearst Kidnapping
  11. Teacher Strikes / Marion, Indiana
  12. Economy
  13. Food Prices
  14. Boeing Sales
  15. Airline Merger
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Independent Insurance Agents.)
  18. Hurricane Ella
  19. Nixon / Australia Visit
  20. Estes Legal Troubles
  21. Alcohol Studies
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1978
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua
  3. Cuba / Political Prisoners
  4. Mexican Ambassador`S Son's Death
  5. (Commercial: Smith-Corona Typewriters; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Mideast
  7. Energy / Natural Gas / Carter
  8. Economy
  9. Harris Plea / Hearst Kidnapping
  10. Los Angeles / Olympics
  11. Alaska Gov. Race
  12. Nixon / Australia Visit
  13. Kenyatta Funeral
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Doan's Pills; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Segment 3 (55 M.P.H. Limit)
  16. (Commercial: Schweppes Tonic Water; Mazola Margarine.)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Magnavox Televisions.)
  19. Briefly: Atomic Test /Hurricane/ Meir Illness / Pope Meeting
  20. Thurmont, Maryland / Mideast Summit
  21. Good Night

Specials

• August 25, 1978 - CBS Special - 1968 [20:59:50 - 21:01:20]

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