January 1979 Broadcast Index

Evening News

January 1, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 1, 1979
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; FRANK REYNOLDS (DC)
  2. US-China, PR
  3. US-Taiwan
  4. China, PR / World Stage
  5. Chinese Americans / Demonstrations
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Bufferin.)
  8. Weather / Snow and Ice / Football Bowl Games
  9. Jackson, Michigan / Killings
  10. John F. Kennedy Assassination
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Pepto-Bismol; Complete Denture Cleanser; Oil of Olay.)
  13. Mideast Peace
  14. Iran
  15. Oil Spill / Spain
  16. UFO's
  17. Pope's Appeal
  18. Stock Market Report Additions(Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Geritol; Doan's Pills; Subaru; Dentu-Creme.)
  20. Minimum Wage / Social Security
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Publisher's Clearing House.)
  22. Comment (US-USSR / 1978)
  23. Good Night and Happy New Year
• CBS Evening News for January 1, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Oil Tanker Shipwreck
  4. (Commercial: Subaru Brat; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  5. US-China, PR Relations
  6. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  7. (Commercial: ITT.)
  8. Mexico / Oil Reserves
  9. Weather
  10. California Earthquake
  11. Pope John Paul II Message
  12. Upcoming Item: The Earth Revisited
  13. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Publisher's Clearing House.)
  14. The Earth Revisited
  15. (Commercial: Puppy Choice Dog Food; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  16. UFO's / Australian Television Film
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 1, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

January 2, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 2, 1979
  1. Preview and Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Iran / United States Protests
  3. (Commercial: Ford Granada; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. US-China, PR Relations
  5. Cuba / United States Relations / Revolution Anniversary
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Maxwell House Coffee; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Geritol.)
  8. Weather
  9. Ship Mishaps
  10. Chicago Area Murders
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Excedrin P.M.; Oil of Olay; Total Cereal.)
  13. New Navy Ship / Problems
  14. Ford / Mideast Visit Plans
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Publisher's Clearing House; Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
  17. Cleveland Financial Troubles
  18. Portland Plane Crash
  19. College Football Final Rankings
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 2, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Eveready Batteries.)
  4. US-China, PR Relations / Goldwater Invitation
  5. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  6. Churchill / United States Atomic Attack On USSR
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; General Motors.)
  8. Cuba / Revolution Anniversary
  9. Rhodesia
  10. (Commercial: Publisher's Clearing House; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  11. Weather
  12. Ship Mishaps
  13. Guyana Incident / Layton
  14. Gasoline Spiking
  15. UFO's / Australian Television Film
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Firestone Tires.)
  18. The Earth Revisited / Population Control
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 2, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Cyanamid Lawsuit / Sterilizations Cases
  5. Chicago Area Murders
  6. Oregon Plane Crash
  7. Weather
  8. Sewer Permits Lawsuit
  9. Churchill / US-British Attack On USSR
  10. Cuba / Revolution Anniversary
  11. (Commercial: General Motors; American Gas Association; Stock Market Report; Duration Nasal Spray; Heet Analgesic.)
  12. Segment 3 (Castro's Cuba At 20)
  13. (Commercial: Nestle's Souptime Soup; Sominex Sleeping Aid; Upcoming Item; Publisher's Clearing House.)
  14. Briefly: Cleveland / Ship Fire / Guyana / Girl's Train Injury
  15. US-China, PR Relations / Goldwater and Teng / Celebrations
  16. Good Night

January 3, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 3, 1979
  1. Preview and Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. Sunoco / Energy Department Charges
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables; Bufferin.)
  5. Weather / Winter in United States and Europe / Locusts in Africa
  6. Haig Resignation
  7. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  8. China, PR / Poster Campaign
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Publisher's Clearing House; Doan's Pills; Eveready Batteries.)
  11. Iran
  12. UFO's / New Zealand and Australia Sightings
  13. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Am International; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; American Gas Association)
  15. Locust Plague
  16. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Dentu-Creme Cleanser.)
  17. Commentary (Ind. Growth In Developing Nations)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 3, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Iran
  5. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  6. Haig Resignation
  7. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Am International)
  8. Weather
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Total Cereal.)
  12. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  13. Ortin Gil Assassination
  14. Knoetze-Sharkey Fight / Civil Rights Controversy
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Cotylenol.)
  16. The Earth Revisited
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 3, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Roman Meal Bread; Nestle's Souptime Soup.)
  4. Weather
  5. Spanish Sunken Treas.
  6. Haig Resignation
  7. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  8. 1978 Stock Market Activity
  9. China, PR / Wall Poster
  10. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Publisher's Clearing House; ,Stock Market Report; Doan's Pills; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
  11. Segment 3 (The Changing Peking Campus)
  12. (Commercial: Clorets; Am International; Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers.)
  13. Briefly: Assassination / Snipers / Payoff / Pigs
  14. Cong. On The Move
  15. Good Night

January 4, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 4, 1979
  1. Preview and Introduction Barbara Walters Report, Max Robinson, Peter Jennings, Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Guadeloupe Summit
  3. Iran
  4. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  5. Antarctica Plane Crash
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Budweiser Beer; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.)
  7. Health / Medicare / Estrogen / Liver Disease / Chemicals
  8. Wilderness Area Recommendations
  9. Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Geritol.)
  11. Navy Ship Controversy
  12. Space Shuttle Problems
  13. San Francisco Fire
  14. Blenheim Hotel Destruction
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Am International; Shake `N Bake; Publisher's Clearing House; Doan's Pills.)
  17. Hearst Interview
  18. Hilton Death
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: General Tires; Formula 44D Cough Syrup.)
  21. News Events of 78-79
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 4, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Guadeloupe Summit
  4. South Korea / United States Troop Withdrawal Review
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  6. House Assassinations Committee / Kennedy
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Puppy Choice Dog Food.)
  8. Agriculture Department / Wilderness Area Plans
  9. San Francisco Fire
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Chrysler Newport; Minwax Products.)
  13. Worldwide Church of God / California Lawsuit
  14. Estrogen and Cancer
  15. Civil Aeronautics Board / Smoking Regulations
  16. Atlantic City Hotel Demolition
  17. Hilton Death
  18. Kent State Shootings / Settlement
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Miller Beer; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
  20. The Earth Revisited
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 4, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. Guadeloupe Summit
  4. (Commercial: Publisher's Clearing House; Bufferin.)
  5. Estrogen-Cancer Link
  6. Agriculture Department Wilderness Area Plan
  7. Kent State Shootings / Settlement
  8. Hilton Death
  9. Hospital Payment Policy / Texas Case
  10. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Am International Corp.; Stock Market Report; Total Cereal; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  11. Segment 3 (Summit Report Card)
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Upcoming Item; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.)
  13. Briefly: Mortgage Rates / Science / Moonshining / Hotel Demolition
  14. Betty Ford Interview
  15. Good Night

January 5, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Popularity / Guadeloupe Summit
  3. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  4. US-China, PR Relations / Teng News Conference
  5. Iran
  6. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Excedrin P.M.)
  7. Economy and Energy / Oil Workers / Unleaded Gas / Natural Gas
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Publisher's Clearing House; Budweiser Beer; Oil of Olay; Swanson Frozen Foods.)
  10. Weather
  11. Newark Fire
  12. Economy / Wages
  13. House Assassinations Committee / Kennedy
  14. Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report Additions
  15. (Commercial: Am International; Total Cereal; Doan's Pills; Time Magazine.)
  16. Abortion Issue / Anti-Abortion Politics
  17. Tombigbee Waterway Project Lawsuit
  18. CIA Poison Recipe Consideration
  19. (Commercial: Clorets Mints; Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  20. Commentary (Salt II)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 5, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Oil Industry / Energy Department Overchg. Allegations
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  4. Southeast Asia / Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict / China, PR-Taiwan Issue
  5. Guadeloupe Summit
  6. Civiletti / Bayh / Hoffa / Hearst
  7. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Am International)
  8. Iran
  9. (Commercial: General Motors; Tums Antacid Tabs.)
  10. Water Pollution / Scott Paper Co. Fines
  11. Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Project Lawsuit
  12. ERA / Florida / AFL-CIO Convention Moved
  13. Illinois City Officials Jail Release
  14. Newark Fire
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  17. The Earth Revisited (Nuclear Proliferation)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 5, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Oil Co. Overchgs. / Government Lawsuit
  3. Auto Industries / VW's United States Plant
  4. (Commercial: Am International; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  5. Guadeloupe Summit
  6. China, PR / Teng News Conference With Americans
  7. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  8. Iran
  9. Justice Department / Hearst / Bayh
  10. Virginia Prisoner Lawsuit / Prison Med. Treatment
  11. Illinois City Officials' Prison Release
  12. China, PR / Male Contraceptive
  13. (Commercial: Mersene Denture Cleanser; Geritol; Stock Market Report; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  14. Segment 3 (Riverboat Resistance)
  15. (Commercial: Time Magazine; Nestle's Souptime Soup; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. Briefly: Schweicker / Train Collision / New Jersey Fire
  17. Earl Campbell
  18. Good Night

January 6, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 6, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 6, 1979
  1. Iran Developments
  2. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Time Magazine.)
  3. Guadeloupe Summit / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / US-China, PR Relations
  4. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Geritol.)
  5. Illinois Legis. / Wage-Price Guidelines
  6. Wallace
  7. Voyager I
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Minwax Woodfinishing Products.)
  9. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  10. Vietnam War
  11. FBI / China, PR Spys
  12. Pravda / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  13. (Commercial: Gold PBS Television Special and Gulf Oil Company; Tums.)
  14. Israel / Theater Controversy
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 6, 1979
  1. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  2. China, PR
  3. US-China, PR Relations / FBI
  4. (Commercial: Heet; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  5. Guadeloupe Summit / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / US-China, PR Relations
  6. Iran Developments
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Duration Nasal Spray; Upcoming Item; "Gold" PBS Television Special and Gulf Oil Corp.)
  8. Sports
  9. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; United Airlines; Upcoming Item; "Time" Magazine.)
  10. Illinois Legis. / Wage-Price Guidelines
  11. Wallace
  12. Good Night

January 7, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 7, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 7, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Vietnam Capture of Phnom Penh
  3. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Birds Eye Frozen Foods; Upcoming Item; "Gold" PBS Television Show and Gulf Oil.)
  4. Iran
  5. Oil Workers / Possible Strike
  6. FTC / Consumer Protection
  7. (Commercial: Preparation H; Kodak Products; Upcoming Item; Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion.)
  8. Sports: NFL Playoffs / Women's Pro Basketball
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine; Rolaids; Upcoming Item; L'Eggs Pantyhose.)
  10. Unmarried Couples and Alimony Lawsuits / Marvin Case
  11. Guadeloupe Summit
  12. Good Night

January 8, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 8, 1979
  1. Intro and Preview Peter Jennings and Tom Jarriel (No Location Given); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict / Cambodia Fall
  3. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Deep-Space Missile Intercept System
  5. Iran
  6. Oil Tanker Explosion
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Glen. Motors.)
  9. Supreme Court Upcoming Cases
  10. City Financial Troubles / 1980 Budget / Cleveland / Newark
  11. Oil Workers Contract Negotiations
  12. Gacy Case
  13. Mingus Death
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Eastman 910 Adhesive; Budweiser Beer; Wheaties Cereal.)
  16. Asbestos / Cancer Risk
  17. Atlanta Burglary / Gorilla's Television
  18. (Commercial: Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Commentary (Southeast Asia)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 8, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict / Cambodia Fall
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Cambodia Fall
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Mega Vitamins; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  6. Ireland Supertanker Explosion
  7. Iran
  8. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Miller Lite Beer.)
  9. Asbestos In Schools
  10. Skiing Hazards
  11. Oil Workers Contract Negotiations
  12. Economy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Bayer Aspirin.)
  15. Thompson / Pay Raise Veto Issue
  16. Supreme Court / Upcoming Cases
  17. Atlanta Burglary / Gorilla's Television Set
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 8, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Jessica Savitch (Washington, DC)
  2. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict / Cambodia Fall
  3. (Commercial: The Gallery of Homes Real Estate Brokers; Pepto-Bismol.)
  4. Cambodia Fall
  5. Cancer Links / Atomic Blasts / Asbestos
  6. Weather
  7. Oil Workers Contract Negotiations
  8. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; General Motors; Stock Market Report; Ex-Lax; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Iran
  10. Ireland Tanker Explosion
  11. US-Philippines Deal On United States Bases
  12. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine.
  13. Briefly: Britt / Mingus / Supreme Court
  14. Sphinx Deterioration
  15. Good Night

January 9, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings and Tom Jarriel (No Location Given); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Excedrin P.M.; Green Giant Foods.)
  4. Iran
  5. Cambodia
  6. Supreme Court / Pennsylvania Abortion Law / Freedom of Speech / Jury Duty
  7. Marvin vs. Marvin Lawsuit / Unmarried Partners' Rights
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Oil of Olay; Wonder Bond Glue; Rolaids.)
  10. Drugs and Drug Abuse / Generic Sales / Military Abuse
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Puppy Choice Dog Food; Ford Station Wagons; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Letelier Murder / Cubans' Trial
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin; Wheat Thins.)
  15. Knoetze / Visa Revoked
  16. Nervi Death
  17. Deer Troubles
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Abortion
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Anacin.)
  4. Vietnam / Cambodia
  5. Southeast Asia / China, PR / USSR / US
  6. Iran
  7. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  8. Whale Beachings
  9. Seal Hunt
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Tylenol; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  12. Prescription Drugs / Generic Names
  13. Letelier Death / Trial Of Suspects
  14. Diggs / Republican Action
  15. Knoetze Fight Canceled
  16. (Commercial: Firestone Tires.)
  17. Spain / Assassinations / Rome Shootings
  18. China, PR / Liberalization
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 9, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. US-China, PR Relations
  3. Cambodia
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; Clorets.)
  6. Supreme Court / Pennsylvania Abortion Law / Freedom of Speech / Women Jurors
  7. Prescription Drug Prices / Generic vs. Brand Name
  8. Brown / Deficit Spending
  9. Politics and Credit Cards / Visa
  10. Marvin vs. Marvin / Unmarried Partners' Rights
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Birds Eye Foods; Stock Market Report; Doan's Pills; Mersene.)
  12. Segment 3 (The Other China - Taiwan)
  13. (Commercial: Preparation H; Sominex Sleeping Aid; Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  14. Briefly: Drug Abuse / Terrorism / Carter / Nervi
  15. Jupiter Exploration
  16. Good Night

January 10, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Smoking / New Surgeon Generals' Report
  3. Cancer Research / Beer
  4. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Doan's Pills.)
  5. Cambodia
  6. USSR / Baker Trip
  7. Iran
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Subaru; Green Giant Foods; Eveready Batteries.)
  10. Gacy Case
  11. Letelier Murder Trial
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Nestle's Souptime Soup; Geritol Tonic; Bufferin; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Savings Bond Program
  15. Economy / Kahn / Oil Workers' Contract Negotiations
  16. Weather
  17. Rideout Rape Case / Reconciliation
  18. Radio Matchmaker
  19. Economy: Retail Sales
  20. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  21. Commentary (Energy Crisis)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cigarette Smoking / Surgeon Generals' Report
  3. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; General Motors.)
  4. Cambodia / Vietnam
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / Senators Visit To USSR
  6. Iran
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Rhodesia
  9. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Dentu-Creme Cleanser.)
  10. Auto Emissions / Diesel Cars
  11. Chemical Dumps
  12. Inflation / Urban Coalition
  13. Federal Association of Steel Haulers (FASH) Ruling
  14. Oil Refinery Workers
  15. United States Savings Bonds
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Minwax Wood Finish Products.)
  18. Rideout Reconciliation
  19. Portland, Oregon, Ice Storm
  20. Gacy Case
  21. Billy Carter / Libyans
  22. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Oil of Olay.)
  23. Gacy Case
  24. Bubonic Plague / Wyoming
  25. Willie B. / Television
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 10, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Smoking / Government Campaign / Tobacco Ind.
  3. (Commercial: Triscuits; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Iran / Saudi Concerns
  5. USSR / Republican Trip
  6. Cambodia
  7. Fash Strike
  8. AMC-Renault Deal
  9. Tax Cuts and Government Spending / Brown / Kemp-Roth Bill
  10. Savings Bond Changes
  11. Graham / Post Publishing Retirement
  12. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Roman Meal Bread; Stock Market Report; Dentu-Creme Cleanser; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  13. Segment 3 (Cigarette Smoking In Modern Times)
  14. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Eastman 910 Adhesive; Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  15. Briefly: Gacy / Oil Workers / Sadat / California Lettuce
  16. Rideout Reconciliation
  17. Establishment of New Ntn.
  18. Good Night

January 11, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Paris, France); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  5. Smoking Report
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Green Giant Foods; American Gas Association; Wheaties Cereal; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  8. Cambodia
  9. Britain / Strikes
  10. West Germany / Beer / Health Hazard
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Clorets; Swanson Foods.)
  13. Billy Carter / Libyans' Visit
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  16. Mandel / Conviction Overturned
  17. Wayne / Health
  18. Weather
  19. Soldiers' Deaths
  20. Plane Crash / Fuel Gauge Complaints
  21. School Bus Safety
  22. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks / Israeli Hamburger Restaurant
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Smoking Report
  3. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Ford Ltd Country Squire.)
  4. Iran
  5. Cambodia
  6. Rhodesia
  7. Jamaica Riots / Gasoline Prices
  8. Army / Panama Canal Truck Crash
  9. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  10. Mandel / Conviction Overturned
  11. Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Chevrolet Malibu; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  14. Toy Recall
  15. Weather
  16. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Subaru.)
  17. Knoetze Fight
  18. Billy Carter Controversy
  19. Atlanta Zoo / Television Theft
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 11, 1979
  1. Preview and Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Ritz Crackers.)
  4. Mandel / Conviction Overturned
  5. Economy
  6. Smoking Report
  7. Government Fraud / Hotline
  8. Billy Carter Controversy / Libyans
  9. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  10. Cambodia
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Swanson Foods; Stock Market Report; Mersene Denture Cleanser; Roman Meal Bread.)
  12. Segment 3 (A Talk With H.R. Haldeman)
  13. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; United Air Lines; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  14. Briefly: Wayne / Government Employees / Train Accident / McDonald's
  15. Twins' Kidney Transplant
  16. Good Night

January 12, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Paris, France); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Unemployment
  3. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Nestle's Souptime Soup.)
  4. Iran / Khomeini
  5. Cambodia
  6. Britain / Truck Strike
  7. Rhodesia
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Geritol Tonic; Firestone Tires.)
  10. Wayne Surgery
  11. Soo Death
  12. Mandel
  13. Billy Carter Controversy
  14. Carter / Abzug Firing
  15. King Birthday Anniversary / Kennedy
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; ABC Wide-World of Sports; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  18. Ohio State University Football / Bruce Hiring / Hayes Firing
  19. Knoetze
  20. China, PR / Peking Duck Preparation
  21. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Subaru.)
  22. Commentary (Economy: Productivity)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Chrysler Newport; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Unemployment
  5. Carter / Abzug Firing / Meany Meeting
  6. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Tums Antacid Tabs.)
  7. Wayne Surgery
  8. Occupational Health Hazards / Radiation In Naval Shipyards
  9. Postal Service / Bolger Resignation Call
  10. Weather
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Eveready Batteries.)
  13. Cambodia
  14. Britain / Labor Troubles
  15. Hijacking
  16. Rhodesia
  17. Knoetze
  18. (Commercial: Triscuits; Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
  19. Campaign `80 / Republican President Contenders
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 12, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Billy Carter Controversy
  3. Abzug Firing
  4. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Bufferin.)
  5. Unemployment / Meany
  6. Fash Strike
  7. Concorde Flights To Dallas
  8. Wayne Surgery
  9. Mandel
  10. Cambodia
  11. Iran
  12. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Formula 44D Cough Medication; Stock Market Report; General Motors; P.V.M. Diet Plan.
  13. Segment 3 (The Ayatollah: Fanatic Or Savior?)
  14. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  15. Briefly: Rhodesia / Pope / British Strike / Kennedy Stamp
  16. China, PR Wall Posters
  17. Good Night

January 13, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 13, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. National Women's Advisory Committee / Abzug
  3. Budget
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Birds Eye Vegetables.)
  5. Iran Developments
  6. Saudi Arabia-US Relations
  7. Mideast / Terrorists / Peace Talks
  8. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Geritol Tonic.)
  9. John Wayne / Surgery
  10. Weather
  11. Solar Heating
  12. Drugs / Birth Defects
  13. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Ben-Gay.)
  14. King Birth Anniversary
  15. Billy Carter
  16. Tunisian Hijackers / Cambodia
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Minwax Wood Finish Products.)
  18. Boxing
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 13, 1979
  1. Iran Developments
  2. Introduction John Hart and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  3. Mideast / Peace Talks / Terrorists
  4. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; General Motors; Upcoming Item; Elmer's Wonder Bond Glue.)
  5. Billy Carter
  6. National Women's Advisory Committee / Abzug
  7. Weather
  8. John Wayne / Surgery
  9. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Brim Coffee; Upcoming Item; United Airlines.)
  10. Sports / Boxing / Tennis
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Caprice and Impala; Nestle's Souptime Soup; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  12. Cambodia / United Nations
  13. Wife Beating
  14. Good Night

January 14, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 14, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 14, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 14, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Carter / Mideast Peace / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. Weather
  4. Wayne Surgery
  5. (Commercial: Heet Analgesic; Arthritis Pain Formula; Upcoming Item; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  6. Sports: Tennis / Golf / Boxing
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ITT.)
  8. Cambodia
  9. Mingus Memorial Concert
  10. Good Night

January 15, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 15, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Los Angeles, California); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Doan's Pills.)
  4. Weather
  5. Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report
  6. (Commercial: GTE; Dentu-Creme; Formula 44D Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Cong. Opening
  8. US-China, PR Relations
  9. Cambodia
  10. British Strikes
  11. Scotland / Test Tube Baby
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Nestle's Souptime Soup; Natural Light Beer; Clorets; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  14. Consumer Safety / Lawn Mowers
  15. Children's Ads / FTC Hearing
  16. Mandel
  17. (Commercial: Bufferin; GTE.)
  18. New Alabama Gov. / Significance
  19. King Birth Anniversary
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 15, 1979
  1. Weather
  2. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Chrysler Newport.)
  3. Iran
  4. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  5. (Commercial: Clorets; Sony Televisions.)
  6. Cong. Opening
  7. Mandel
  8. Cambodia
  9. US-China, PR Relations / Woodcock
  10. Swedish Poison Deaths
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Ford Pinto.)
  12. Airline Deregulation / Service Cuts
  13. Throwaway Bottle Ban / Michigan Problems
  14. Diamond Purchase
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
  17. Children's Ads Controversy
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 15, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Weather
  3. (Commercial: Icy Hot Analgesic; Delta and Delex Faucets.)
  4. Iran
  5. Cambodia
  6. US-China, PR Relations / Woodcock
  7. Mideast Developments / Israeli Oil Drilling
  8. Cong. Opening
  9. Children's Ads Controversy
  10. King Birth Anniversary
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Mersene Denture Cleanser; Stock Market Report; Brim Coffee; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  12. Segment 3 (Carter Interview: Economy)
  13. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Geritol Tonic; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Briefly: Wayne / Mandel
  15. Alabama Gov. Inauguration
  16. Good Night

January 16, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Los Angeles, California); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Formula 44 Cough Med.; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Iran / Politics / Earthquake
  5. Mideast Developments / Plane Hijacking
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Subaru Brat; Mead Notebooks; Total Cereal; Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. Weather
  9. Wayne
  10. Tennessee Parole Scandal / Blanton / Prison Sentence Actions
  11. Television Ind. / Children's Ads / Discrimination Survey
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Pepto-Bismol.)
  14. Flood Bribery and Perjury Trial
  15. Supreme Court / Pension Lawsuit Decision
  16. Upcoming Presidential News Conference
  17. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sony Betamax.)
  18. Iran
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Politics / Earthquake
  3. (Commercial: GTE and Sylvania Light Bulbs; Jaguar Autos.)
  4. Iran
  5. Mideast Developments / Israeli Raid / Plane Hijacking
  6. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Minwax Wood Products.)
  7. Weather
  8. St. Louis Teachers Strike
  9. Pregnancy Studies / Smoking / Anesthetics
  10. Carter / Committee For Women / Chambers
  11. (Commercial: Miller Beer; General Motors.)
  12. Tennessee Parole Scandal / Blanton / Prison Sentence Reductions
  13. Flood Bribery and Perjury Trial
  14. United States Land Purchases By Foreigners
  15. Kennedy Airport Robbery
  16. Supreme Court / Pension Protection Decision
  17. Ind., Trans. and Agriculture Competition Recommendations
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Bayer Aspirin.)
  20. Lebanese Plane Hijacking
  21. Moscow Winter Swimmers
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 16, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Politics / Earthquake
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  4. Supreme Court / Pension Protection Ruling
  5. Tennessee Parole Scandal / Blanton / Prison Sentence Reductions
  6. Dederich Arrest
  7. Longshoremen's Association / Scotto
  8. Weather
  9. Mideast Developments / Plane Hijacking / Israeli Raid
  10. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Stock Market Report; Ex-Lax; The Gallery of Homes Real Estate Brokers.)
  11. Segment 3 (Carter: Iran)
  12. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Adhesive; Bayer Aspirin; Upcoming Item; Nestle's Souptime Soup.)
  13. Briefly: Billy Carter / Wayne / Flood / Soviet Defector
  14. Civil Rights Commission / Television Discrimination Study
  15. Good Night

January 17, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  5. Carter Press Conference
  6. Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report Additions
  7. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Brim Coffee; Oil of Olay; Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. Health / Smoking / Aspirin During Pregnancy
  9. Children's Television Ads Controversy
  10. Marvin Lawsuit / Unmarrieds' Rights
  11. Wayne / Cancer
  12. Weather
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Ford Mustang; Litton Microwave Ovens; Doan's Pills.)
  15. Tennessee Pardons and Paroles Scandal
  16. Chicago Art Theft Suspect
  17. Flood Trial
  18. Wage Insurance Plan
  19. Carter Peanut Warehouse / National Bank of Georgia
  20. Economy: December Industrial Output
  21. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Swanson Frozen Foods.)
  22. Commentary (Iran)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Cambodia
  5. Carter News Conference
  6. Economy / 1980 Budget / Wage Insurance Plan / December Figs.
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  9. Lance Investigation / Carter Warehouse Loans / National Bank of Georgia
  10. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  11. Marvin Lawsuit / Unmarrieds' Rights
• NBC Evening News for January 17, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  4. Wayne / Cancer
  5. Economy
  6. Carter / National Advisory Committee For Women / Chambers
  7. Waterfront Crime / Scotto Indictment
  8. Cambodia
  9. Lottery Win vs. Friendship
  10. (Commercial: GTE; Bayer; Stock Market Report; Mazola Margarine; Florida Orange Growers.)
  11. Segment 3 (Carter: Mideast Peace)
  12. (Commercial: Heet Analgesic; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread.)
  13. Briefly: Tennessee Governors / Flood and Marvin Trials / Copters Crash
  14. Monkey Aides To Paralysis Victims
  15. Good Night
  16. Good Night

January 18, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Formula 44 Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Tennessee Pardons and Paroles Scandal / Alexander Takes Oath
  5. Nugents' Divorce
  6. Letelier Murder Trial
  7. Carter Peanut Bus. / Nbg Controversy
  8. Economy
  9. Carter / Clark Appointment Report
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Sony Betamax; Chevrolet; Total Cereal.)
  12. Britain's Problems
  13. Cambodia
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; First Alert Natural Gas Detectors; Eastman 910 Adhesive; Grecian Formula 16.)
  16. Radioactivity / Concrete Block Filler
  17. Education / Snow and Teachers' Strike / Puerto Rico Schools
  18. Econ: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Subaru.)
  20. Wayne
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Tylenol.)
  4. Tennessee Pardons and Paroles Scandal / Alexander Swearing-In
  5. San Francisco Bart Tunnel Explosion
  6. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Miller Beer.)
  7. Carter / Foreign Policy / Senate Actions / China, PR and USSR
  8. Cambodia
  9. Britain / Truckers' Strike / Bombings
  10. Bombings / Italy / Jerusalem
  11. (Commercial: Firestone Tires.)
  12. Utah Shooting Death / Singer
  13. Constitutional Convention Call / Bal. Budget Amendment Movement
  14. Carter Peanut Bus. / Nbg Controversy
  15. Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Triscuits; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  18. Nugent Divorce
  19. Evolutionary Discovery
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 18, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Excedrin P.M.)
  4. Iran
  5. Carter Peanut Bus. / Nbg Controversy
  6. Tennessee Pardons and Paroles Scandal / Alexander Sworn In
  7. Weather
  8. San Francisco Bart Tunnel Explosion
  9. Cambodia
  10. Welfare Savings Item
  11. (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol; American Gas Association; Stock Market Report; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Absorbine Junior)
  12. Segment 3 (Carter: China, PR, and USSR )
  13. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated; Formula 44 Cough Medication; Upcoming Item; Correctol.)
  14. Briefly: Mitchell / Flood / Nugent / PLO Bombing / Irish Sweepstakes
  15. Evolutionary Discovery
  16. Good Night

January 19, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. Mideast Developments / Israeli Raid
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Birds Eye Foods.)
  5. Weather
  6. Space Exploration / Jupiter Probe
  7. Nuclear Safety / NCR Study Decision
  8. Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Absorbine Junior; American Gas Association; Geritol Tonic.)
  10. Los Angeles Hillside Stranglings / Possible Suspect
  11. Moscone-Milk Murders / White
  12. Tennessee Pardons and Paroles Scandal
  13. Mitchell Release
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Formula 44D Cough Medication; ABC Sports; Oil of Olay.)
  16. Alabama River Bridge Collapse
  17. Sports: Super Bowl / Hayes / Cowboys' Smith
  18. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Excedrin P.M.)
  19. Commentary (Government Spending Cuts)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Preparation H; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  4. Nuclear Safety / NRC Report
  5. Social Security Benefits Cuts
  6. Mitchell Release
  7. House / Diggs / Flood
  8. (Commercial: ITT; Rolaids Antacid Tabs.)
  9. Mideast Developments / Israeli and Palestinian Raids
  10. Vietnam Refugees / Hong Kong Landing
  11. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  12. Mexico-California River Pollution Problems
  13. Wayne
  14. Fash Strike Ends
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  17. Weather
  18. Hayes
  19. Blood Pressure and Noise
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 19, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Icy Hot Analgesic.)
  4. Nuclear Safety
  5. UFO's
  6. Mitchell
  7. Weather
  8. Polio / Amish In Pennsylvania
  9. Mideast Developments / Israeli Raid
  10. Park / Kim / Reunification
  11. Safe Plane Landing
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Stock Market Report; Wheat Thins; Grecian Formula 16.)
  13. Segment 3 (Senate Nancy Kassebaum)
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Puppy Choice Dog Food; Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills.)
  15. Briefly: Cambodia / Vietnam Refugees / Flood Trial / Wayne
  16. Football / Hayes / Super Bowl and Thomas Henderson
  17. Good Night

January 20, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Iran Developments
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Hoboken Fire
  5. San Francisco Shooting
  6. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Grecian Formula 16.)
  7. Defense / Missiles
  8. Federal Budget / Campaign Costs
  9. (Commercial: Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, The State of The Union", "Three's Company", "Taxi", "Eight Is Enough", "Charlie's Angels" & "Vegas" television shows.)
  10. Vietnam Refugees
  11. Leukemia Victim
  12. (Commercial: Fantasy Island, How The West Was Won, "Happy Days", "Laverne and Shirley", "The State of The Union", "Three's Company", & "Taxi" television shows.)
  13. Super Bowl Report
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 20, 1979
  1. Super Bowl XIII Report
  2. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  3. Iran Developments
  4. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  5. New Jersey Fire
  6. Moscow Fire / San Francisco Shooting
  7. Nuclear Safety
  8. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Desitin Ointment and Hand Lotion.)
  9. Vietnam Refugees
  10. (Commercial: Triscuit Wafers; Minwax Wood Finishing Products.)
  11. Tennessee / Parole Scandal / Alexander Inauguration
  12. East German Defector / France / Police
  13. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 20, 1979
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City); Dick Schaap (Miami, Florida)
  2. Iran Developments
  3. (Commercial: General Motors; Upcoming Item; Primatene.)
  4. Nuclear Safety
  5. Tennessee / Parole Scandal / Alexander Inauguration
  6. Hoboken Fire
  7. Hillside Strangler
  8. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; United Airlines; Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay.)'
  9. Super Bowl XIII Report
  10. (Commercial: Quaker Cereal; Chevrolet Malibu; Upcoming Item; Desitin Ointment and Skin Care Lotion.)
  11. Vietnam Refugees
  12. Abortion / Texas
  13. Good Night

January 21, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 21, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 21, 1979
  1. Iran Developments
  2. (Commercial: Subaru; Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  3. Housing Ind.
  4. Weather / Environment
  5. (Commercial: Birds Eye Vegetables; Puppy Choice Dog Food.)
  6. Republican Convention / 1980 Presidential Election Campaign
  7. Britain / Labor Disputes
  8. Neptune
  9. (Commercial: Maytag Dishwashers; Clorets.)
  10. Mideast Peace Negotiations
  11. Vietnam Refugees / Israel
  12. Iranian Refugees
  13. Social Security Administration
  14. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Chevrolet Caprice.)
  15. Florida Dog Show
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 21, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

January 22, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / 1980 Budget
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wheaties Cereal; GTE.)
  4. Iran
  5. Ali Hassan Salameh Death
  6. West Germany / Holocaust Television Show
  7. Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Radio Shack and Radio Shack CB Radios; Bufferin; Oil of Olay; Lavoris Mouth Wash.)
  9. Solomon / General Services Administration Corruption
  10. Closeup (Coal Trespasses)
  11. Davis Trial
  12. Iowa Firefighter Controversy
  13. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: GTE; Sanka Coffee; Doan's Pills; Lectric Shave.)
  15. Abortion
  16. Supreme Court / Laetrile and Government Regulation
  17. Super Bowl / Smith / Bradshaw
  18. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Gallo Wines.)
  19. Commentary (Carter Analysis)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City); Walter Cronkite (No Location Given)
  2. Carter / 1980 Budget
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Savings and Loan Fndtn., Incorporated)
  4. Mideast Developments / Salameh Death
  5. Iran
  6. (Commercial: Clorets; Primatene Nasal Spray.)
  7. Abortion
  8. Campaign `80 / Republican Possibles / Reagan / Goldwater and Vice President Selection
  9. Supreme Court / Laetrile
  10. Solomon / General Services Administration Position Question
  11. (Commercial: IBM.)
  12. 1980 Budget / Urban Areas / Newark
  13. Davis Trial
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Lectric Shave; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  16. West Germany / Holocaust Broadcast
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 22, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (White House)
  2. Carter / 1980 Budget
  3. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  4. Abortion
  5. Supreme Court / Laetrile
  6. New Jersey Fires
  7. Davis Trial
  8. Gacy / Mrs. Carter
  9. US-China, PR-Taiwan Relations / Kennedy and Cranston
  10. Solomon / General Services Administration Position
  11. (Commercial: Lectric Shave; Wheat Thins; Stock Market Report; Magnavox Appliances; Nytol.)
  12. Iran
  13. Salameh Death
  14. Britain / Strikes
  15. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Gallo Wines; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  16. Briefly: Liquor Use / Cambodia / Peoples Temple / Derailment
  17. 1980 Budget
  18. Good Night

January 23, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / State of Union
  3. Campaign `80 / Republican Hopefuls / Reagan
  4. State of Union Coverage Announced
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  6. Iran
  7. Mideast Developments
  8. West Germany / Holocaust Broadcast
  9. Ponti Conviction
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet; The Potato Board; Eveready Batteries; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  12. Weather
  13. Organized Labor / Farm Workers Strike / Teamsters Contract Talks
  14. Talmadge Hospitalization
  15. Mays / Baseball Hall of Fame
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; A-1 Steak Sauce; General Motors.)
  18. Followup (Coal Trespassing)
  19. Snail Darter / Controversy
  20. Cancer / Laetrile Controversy / Massachusetts Case
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. (Commercial: Green Giant Foods; Wheaties Cereal.)
  23. US-China, PR Relations / American's Return To United States / Amp. To United States / Coca-Cola
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments
  3. Iran
  4. (Commercial: GTE; Buick Riviera.)
  5. Carter / State of Union
  6. (Commercial: Mersene Denture Cleanser; Anacin.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Republican Convention In Detroit
  8. Cong. Scandals / Diggs / Talmadge
  9. Soviet Spy Satellite / Canada Expenses Recovery
  10. Ponti Case
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  12. Endangered Species Committee / Tellico and Grayrocks Dam
  13. The Earth Revisited
  14. Adams / Miles Per Gallon Requirements
  15. United Farm Workers Strike
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sominex; GTE.)
  18. Cancer and Treatment Controversy / Massachusetts Court Case
  19. South Korea / United States Troop Withdrawal Issue
  20. US-China, PR Relations / American's Homecoming
  21. Mays / Baseball Hall of Fame
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 23, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / State of Union Address
  3. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Radio Shack and Radio Shack CB Radios.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Republican Convention In Detroit
  5. Endangered Species Panel / Wyoming and Tennessee Dam Projects
  6. Tennessee Pardons and Paroles Scandal
  7. Talmadge
  8. Wyoming / 65 Mph Speed Limit Proposal
  9. Worldwide Church of God Demonstrations
  10. Iran
  11. Mideast Developments
  12. Mays / Baseball Hall of Fame
  13. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Formula 44D Cough Medication; Stock Market Report; Stove Top Stuffing; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Segment 3 (Mr. Matsui Goes To Washington, DC)
  15. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; American Gas. Association; Upcoming Item; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  16. Briefly: Kelly / Strikes / Blizzard
  17. Carter Analysis
  18. Good Night

January 24, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 24, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Weather
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Top Choice Dog Food.)
  4. Iran
  5. Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
  6. Cambodia
  7. Pope John Paul II
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Bayer Aspirin; Sony Betamax; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Republican Candidates / Connally
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Oil of Olay; Radio Shack and Radio Shack CB Radios; Wheaties Cereal.)
  13. US-China, PR Relations / Washington, DC Incident
  14. Cab/ Fares
  15. Employment Regulations / Sears Lawsuit / Iowa Firefighter
  16. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  17. Commentary (Carter Budget)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 24, 1979
  1. Economy
  2. (Commercial: Cotylenol; Mazola Margarine.)
  3. Iran
  4. Mideast Developments
  5. US-China, PR Relations / Washington, DC Incident
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Icy Hot Analgesic.)
  7. Weather
  8. Senate Hearing / Child Abuse / Peoples Temple
  9. Wyoming Speed Limit Issue
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Sears Lawsuit
  13. Campaign `80 / Republican Candidates/ Connally
  14. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Miller Lite Beer.)
  15. Pope John Paul II / Gromyko / Latin American
  16. Iran
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: GTE; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  4. Iran
  5. Mideast Developments
  6. Campaign `80 / Republican Candidates / Connally
  7. Carter / State of Union / Reaction
  8. US-China, PR Relations / Washington, DC Incident
  9. World Wide Church of God Controversy
  10. Wyoming Speed Limit Controversy
  11. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; The Gallery of Homes Real Estate Brokers; Stock Market Report; General Motors; Swanson Foods.)
  12. Segment 3 (Sunken Treasure)
  13. (Commercial: GTE; Roman Meal Bread; Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin.)
  14. Briefly: Sears Lawsuit / Pope / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / California Cost of Living
  15. Weather
  16. Good Night

January 25, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope's Latin American Visit
  3. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Weather
  5. Environment
  6. Carter / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / 1980 Budget and Economy Projections
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Ford Granada; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Wheaties Cereal; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  9. Iran
  10. Mideast Developments
  11. Britain / Strikes
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Budweiser Beer; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  14. General Services Administration / Solomon Problems / Nashville Restoration Project
  15. Upcoming Item
  16. Presidential News Conference Coverage
  17. (Commercial: Formula 44 Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  18. US-China, PR Relations / Teng Visit / Chinese Television Coverage
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Pope John Paul II / Latin American Trip
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; American Express Cards.)
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
  6. Economy
  7. Environment and Economy
  8. White House-Kennedy Relations / Teng Visit
  9. Senate Judiciary Committee / Judgeships
  10. Marvin Trial
  11. Leukemia Laetrile Treatment Case
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  14. US-USSR Military Power Bal.
  15. Flood
  16. Skylab
  17. Australian UFO's Explained
  18. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Miller Lite Beer.)
  19. Weather
  20. Pope's Latin American Visit
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 25, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City): David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope / Latin American Visit
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Roman Mean Bread.)
  4. Iran
  5. US-USSR Military Bal. / Brown
  6. Cambodia
  7. Weather
  8. Marvin Trial
  9. Carter / Economy
  10. Carter / Blacks / Budget
  11. David Christian / Labor Department / Service Vets.
  12. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Radio Shack; Stock Market Report; Triscuit Wafers; Clorets.)
  13. Segment 3 (Church vs. State)
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Magnavox Products; Upcoming Item; Preparation H.)
  15. Briefly: Japan Trade / Amniocentesis / Farr Protest
  16. Chad Green / Laetrile
  17. Good Night

January 26, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 26, 1979
  1. Preview and Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope / Mexico / Santo Domingo
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  4. Health Insurance / Kennedy / Califano
  5. Carter News Conference
  6. Iran
  7. Iran / Oil / Texaco
  8. Italy
  9. Train Wreck / Bangladesh
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Lavoris Mouth Wash; Green Giant Foods; Buick Riviera.)
  12. Chad Green / Laetrile
  13. Marvin Trial
  14. Eaton / Firefighter / Breast-Feeding
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Eastman 910 Adhesive; Triscuit Wafers; Litton Microwave Ovens; Sanka Coffee.)
  17. Air Standards
  18. Nuclear Plants
  19. Chinese New Year / Changes
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Radio Shack CB Radios; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  22. Commentary (Inflation)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 26, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Pope / Dominican Republican / Mexico
  3. Earthquake
  4. Italy
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; General Motors.)
  6. Carter News Conference
  7. Iran
  8. Afghanistan
  9. (Commercial: Miller Beer; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  10. Air Pollution Standards
  11. Nuclear Plants
  12. Weather
  13. Chad Green / Laetrile
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Firestone Tires.)
  16. Teng Visit
  17. US-Taiwan
  18. Coca-Cola / Trademark Lawsuit
  19. Seignious / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  20. Train Wreck / Bangladesh
  21. (Commercial: The Potato Board; Gallo Wines.)
  22. Day Club Dancing
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 26, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. Carter News Conference / Iran
  4. Texaco / Gasoline Cut / Iran
  5. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  6. Pope / Latin American Visit
  7. Italy
  8. Train Wreck / Bangladesh
  9. Air Pollution
  10. Pebble Beach / 20th Century Fox
  11. Eaton / Firefighter / Breast-Feeding
  12. Chad Green / Laetrile
  13. Bus Robbery
  14. (Commercial: Magnavox Products; Primatene For Asthma; Stock Market Report;" ITT; Wheaties Cereal.)
  15. Segment 3 (Teng Hsiao-Ping)
  16. Chinese Spellings
  17. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; First Alert Smoke Alarm; Upcoming Item; Metamucil Laxative.)
  18. Briefly: China Trade / Liggett Group / China-Vietnam / Chinese Flags
  19. Short Soldier / Fred Tabor
  20. Good Night

January 27, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 27, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Rockefeller Death
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; Chevrolet.)
  6. Pope / Latin American
  7. (Commercial: Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Ben-Gay.)
  8. Carter Loans
  9. Energy Crisis / Byrd
  10. Chinese Visitors
  11. Hijack
  12. (Commercial: Minwax; Pan American Airlines.)
  13. Comment (Rockefeller / President Ambitions)
  14. Rockefeller / Johnson / Nixon / Humphrey
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 27, 1979
  1. Introduction John Hart and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Rockefeller Death
  3. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Pond's Cosmetics.)
  4. Iran
  5. Hijack / United Air Lines
  6. Pope / Latin American Visit
  7. (Commercial: Chevrolet Caprice and Impala; Rolaids; Upcoming Item; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  8. Sports: Golf / Baseball
  9. (Commercial: United Airlines; Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  10. Rockefeller Life
  11. Good Night

January 28, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. US-China, PR Relations / Teng Visit
  3. Hijacking / United Airlines
  4. Hearst Commutation
  5. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Iran Developments
  7. Terrorism / Netanya, Israel
  8. Pope / Latin American Trip
  9. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Grecian Formula 16; ABC Special "Mission: Mind Control", "Eight Is Enough", "Charlie's Angels", & "Vegas" television shows.)
  10. Back of The Book / Nelson Rockefeller
  11. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Council On Family Health; National Foundation March of Dimes; Department of HEW.)
  12. Sports: Tennis / Skating / Bowling / Basketball
  13. (Commercial: ABC Special Mission: Mind Control, Eight Is Enough", "Charlie's Angels", "Vegas" Television Shows.)
  14. Insiders / Darvon / Bell Resignation / 1980 Presidential Campaign / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / White House Security
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 28, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Chinese Visitors / Washington, DC
  3. (Commercial: Nestle's Souptime Soup; Eastman 910 Adhesive; Upcoming Item; Buick Riviera.)
  4. Iran
  5. Bombing In Israel
  6. Pope / Mexico
  7. Hearst / Commutation
  8. Hijack
  9. Eisenhower Biography
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Maxwell House Coffee; Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  11. Sports: Basketball / Tennis / Golf
  12. (Commercial: Pond's Cosmetics; AVCO Financial Services; Upcoming Item; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  13. Weather
  14. Baldness Cure
  15. Good Night

January 29, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 29, 1979
  1. Preview and Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hearst Commutation
  3. Chinese in Washington, DC
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Hearst Commutation / Walters Interview
  6. San Diego Sniper
  7. Rockefeller Burial
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: GTE Communications Products; A-1 Steak Sauce; Budweiser Beer; Doan's Pills.)
  10. Iran
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: GTE Communications Products; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Final Net Hair Spray; Ritz Crackers.)
  13. Wage Insurance
  14. Closeup (Economy / Housing)
  15. Pope / Mexico
  16. California Snows
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; Sony Betamax Videorecorder.)
  19. Teng / Madame Cho Lin
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 29, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Chinese in Washington, DC
  3. Demonstrations in Washington, DC
  4. Madame Cho Lin
  5. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; IBM.)
  6. Hearst Commutation
  7. (Commercial: Geritol Mega Vitamins; Gallo Wines.)
  8. Iran
  9. Cambodia
  10. Pope / Mexico / Indian Visit
  11. Pope / Mexico / Address To Bishops
  12. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Parts and Service; Tums Antacid.)
  13. San Diego Sniper
  14. Rockefeller Burial
  15. Laetrile
  16. Economy
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Miller Beer.)
  19. Chinese Visitors / State Dinner
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 29, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Chinese Visitors / Washington, DC
  3. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  4. Hearst / Commutation
  5. San Diego / Sniper
  6. Bundy Retirement / Thomas
  7. Rockefeller / Funeral Services
  8. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Florida Orange Growers; Stock Market Report; American Gas. Association; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  9. Iran
  10. Mideast Developments
  11. Pope / Latin American Visit
  12. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Honeywell Smoke and Fire Detectors; Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills.)
  13. Briefly: Italy / Los Angeles / Economy
  14. China, PR / Women
  15. Good Night

January 30, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 30, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Paris, France); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-China, PR Relations / Teng Visit
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stove Top Stuffing; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Economy / Trade Deficit / Cattle
  5. Closeup (Stretching Dollar In 1979)
  6. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Midas Muffler Shops; Formula 44D Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Iran
  8. Rhodesia
  9. Pope John Paul II / Mexico Trip
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Green Giant Foods; Polident Denture Cleanser; American Gas Association; Budweiser Beer.)
  12. General Services Administration / Muellenberg Nomination
  13. Mind Control / United States Government Involvement
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Triscuits; The Potato Board.)
  16. Ptv Financing
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. US-China, PR Relations / Teng Visit
  3. (Commercial: GTE; Pond's Cream and Cocoa Butter.)
  4. Carter / Poll Results
  5. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Top Choice Dog Food.)
  6. Iran
  7. Economy / Trade Deficit
  8. Rhodesia
  9. Pope John Paul II / Mexico Visit
  10. (Commercial: GTE; Total Cereal.)
  11. Energy / Gasoline Decontrol / Solar Energy
  12. Ptv / Carnegie Commission Report
  13. San Diego Sniping Incident
  14. For. Students in US
  15. Kansas Prison Blast
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Khomeini in France
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 30, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Pond's Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  4. US-China, PR Relations / Teng Visit
  5. Trade Deficit
  6. Rhodesia
  7. Pope John Paul II / Mexico Visit
  8. Ptv / Carnegie Commission Report
  9. San Diego Sniping Incident
  10. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Stock Market Report; Sanka Coffee; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  11. Segment 3 (Controlling A Federal Handout)
  12. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Bell Telephone System; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  13. Briefly: Eaton / Marcos / Prison Explosion / Marvin Trial
  14. Teng Visit To United States / Chinese News Reporting
  15. Good Night

January 31, 1979

• ABC Evening News for January 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Paris, France); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Teng Visit
  3. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Chevrolet Malibu.)
  4. Teng Interview
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Bell Telephone System; Midas Muffler Shops; Honeywell Smoke Detectors.)
  7. Iran
  8. Pope's Mexico Visit
  9. Rhodesia
  10. Italian Government Resignation
  11. Seignious
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Lavoris Mouthwash; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  14. Health and Med. / Darvon Dangers
  15. Economy
  16. Closeup (Stretching Dollar In 1979)
  17. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Baker
  19. Weather
  20. Teng Visit
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 31, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Teng Visit
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Buick Riviera.)
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sony Betamax.)
  6. Economy
  7. Amtrak Service Cuts / Adams
  8. Weather
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Ford Ltd Station Wagon.)
  11. Seignious Confirmation
  12. Andreotti Resignation
  13. (Commercial: Riunite Wines; The Potato Board.)
  14. Teng Visit
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Teng Visit
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Sylvania Televisions and GTE.)
  4. Amtrak Cutbacks / Adams
  5. Economy
  6. Health and Med. / Carter National Health Insurance Plan / Darvon
  7. Iran
  8. Andreotti Resignation
  9. Algeria / Chadli
  10. Pope's Mexican Visit
  11. Teng Visit / USSR Reaction
  12. (Commercial: Honeywell Smoke Detectors; Oil of Olay; Stock Market Report; Polident Denture Adhesive; Roman Meal Bread.)
  13. Segment 3 (Teng Interview)
  14. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Buick Riviera; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay Analgesic.)
  15. Briefly: Amnesty International / Mideast / North Korea / Baker / Fire
  16. Weather
  17. Good Night

Specials

• January 17, 1979 - CBS Special - Lamar Alexander Oath of Office [17:51:00 - 18:30:20]
• January 23, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter State of The Union Address [20:00:10 - 20:04:30]
• January 23, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter State of The Union Address [20:37:00 - 20:45:00]
• January 23, 1979 - CBS Special - Showdown in Iran [19:00:00 - 19:57:30]
• January 23, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter State of The Union Address [20:00:00 - 20:59:00]
• January 23, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter State of The Union Address - Speech Only (MTO) [20:04:00 - 20:37:40]
• January 23, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter State of The Union Address [20:00:00 - 20:04:30]
• January 23, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter State of The Union Address [20:37:00 - 20:40:10]

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