November 1979 Broadcast Index

Evening News

November 1, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 1, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Chrysler
  3. UAW-International Harvester Dispute
  4. Economy
  5. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  7. Texas / Ship Collision
  8. Mexico City Plane Crash / Update
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Federal Express; Master Charge; Dristan Cold Med.; Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice.)
  11. Baby Formula Recall
  12. Cambodia
  13. Bolivia / Coup
  14. Israel
  15. Italy / Da Vinci Mural
  16. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Chevrolet Malibu; Century 21 Realtors; Baker's Coconut.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Baker, Kennedy
  18. Mamie Eisenhower Death / Interview
  19. (Commercial: Kimball Pianos and Organs; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  20. Lucoff Death
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Chrysler
  3. Economy
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kemper Insurance Company; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  6. Texas / Ships Collision
  7. Mexico City Plane Crash / Update
  8. Senate / Federal Aviation Administration Effectiveness
  9. Three Mile Island / Report Aftermath
  10. Energy Mobilization Board
  11. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Kimball Pianos and Organs.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Baker
  13. Rosalynn Carter Plane Incident
  14. Social Security Benefits For Women
  15. Milwaukee Road Railroad
  16. Mamie Eisenhower Death
  17. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Icy Hot Balm.)
  18. Cambodia
  19. Canada / Quebec Separatist Movement (Studio) Quebec's Separatist Government Reported Announcing Plan To Remove Province From Canadian Federation; details given.
  20. Bolivia / Coup
  21. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance Company; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  22. Fluorocarbon Propellents and The Ozone (Earth Revisited)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 1, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Chrysler
  3. Mexico City Plane Crash / Update
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident Denture Cleanser; Pepto-Bismol.)
  5. Texas / Ships Collide
  6. Three Mile Island / Report Aftermath
  7. Mamie Eisenhower Death
  8. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Mellow Roast Coffee; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Baker
  10. Citgo
  11. Mercedes-Benz
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Correctol Laxative; Sentry Insurance Company; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Special Segment (Our Future Selves)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Sambo's Restaurants; Court Gen. Insurance Corp.)
  16. Cleveland
  17. Good Night

November 2, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 2, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cambodia
  3. South Africa / Terrorism
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Savin Copiers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. Nuclear Plants
  7. Texas / Ship Collision Update
  8. South Carolina / Plane Crash
  9. Virginia / Near Miss Plane Collision
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Arco; Special K Cereal; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Syrup.)
  12. Bolivia-US Relations
  13. South Korea
  14. Arafat / Portugal Visit
  15. France / Mesrine Death
  16. Jaggers Divorce
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Amway Products; Chevrolet Autos; Total Cereal.)
  19. Economy
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Valvoline Motor Oil; Rolaids.)
  22. Baseball Draft
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 2, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cambodia
  3. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Firestone Forever Battery.)
  4. Nuclear Plants
  5. Texas / Ship Collision
  6. South Carolina / Plane Crash
  7. Nashville / Plane Crash
  8. Milwaukee Road Railroad
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sentry Life Insurance Company; Whirlpool Appliances and Services.)
  12. Kissinger
  13. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  14. France / Mesrine Death
  15. South Africa / Terrorism
  16. Arafat-Brzezinski Handshake / Bazargan
  17. Bolivia-US Relations
  18. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Brim Coffee.)
  19. Texas / Refugees' Trial
  20. Campaign `80 / Connally
  21. Studio 54 Owners / Tax Case
  22. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Esoterica Med. Cream.)
  23. Witch Hazel
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 2, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Nuclear Plants
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sambo's Restaurants; Anacin.)
  4. Bolivia
  5. South Korea
  6. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  7. Cambodia
  8. France / Mesrine Death
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Amway Products; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  11. Economy
  12. Philadelphia Mayoral Campaign
  13. Texas / Ship Collision
  14. Boston / Racial Disturbances
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Baker's Coconut; American Gas. Association)
  16. Special Segment (Our Future Selves)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  18. England / BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) For. Language Services
  19. Good Night

November 3, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 3, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 3, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Greensboro, North Carolina, Ku Klux Klan Violence / Dallas, Texas, Ku Klux Klan Parade
  3. (Commercial: Nytol; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  4. 1980 Presidential Campaign
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Ben-Gay.)
  6. Park Chung Hee Burial
  7. Cambodian Refugees
  8. Dominican Republic / Hurricane David
  9. (Commercial: Preparation H; Century 21 Realtors.)
  10. Local Elections / Westchester Cnty, New York, Public Utility Issue
  11. Commentary: 1980 President Campaigns
  12. Donald Robinson Court Martial
  13. Pegasus II
  14. (Commercial: Fixodent; Oil of Olay.)
  15. Mamie Eisenhower Funeral
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 3, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Cambodian Refugees
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Caprice and Impala; Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Park Chung Hee Burial / US-S. Korea Relations
  5. Mamie Eisenhower Burial
  6. (Commercial: Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Sentry Life Insurance.)
  7. 1980 Presidential Campaigns
  8. (Commercial: Alcoa; Fixodent; Upcoming Item; Nytol.)
  9. Greensboro, North Carolina / Ku Klux Klan Shooting
  10. Dallas, Texas / Ku Klux Klan Parade
  11. Huber Matos
  12. Mexico City Washington, DC-10 Crash
  13. (Commercial: Dewalt Power Shop; Correctol; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  14. Sports / Boxing / Football
  15. Good Night

November 4, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 4, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. El Salvador Developments
  4. Ken Lucoff Burial
  5. (Commercial: Jeep CJ; Rolaids.)
  6. Greensboro, North Carolina / Ku Klux Klan Shooting
  7. Local Elections
  8. National Weather Report
  9. (Commercial: Fixodent; Oil of Olay; Beneficial Finance System; Alcoa.)
  10. Vatican Congress of Cardinals
  11. "Sesame Street" Prison Program
  12. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Sanka Coffee; Absorbine Junior; American Motors Corp.)
  13. Sports / Marathon / Horse Show / Football
  14. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Giacobazzi Wine.)
  15. Will Rogers Birthday
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 4, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for November 4, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.)
  4. North Carolina / Rally Shooting
  5. Chrysler
  6. Young
  7. Iowa / Demo. Straw Poll
  8. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Alcoa Aluminum; Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  9. Cambodia
  10. Cardinals Conference
  11. Onassis Divorce
  12. (Commercial: Subaru; Maxwell House Coffee; Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake.)
  13. Sports
  14. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Beneficial Finance System; Upcoming Item; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  15. Will Rogers Anniversary
  16. Good Night

November 5, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Rome, Italy); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Oster Kitchen Center; Rolaids.)
  5. Energy / Gasoline Rationing
  6. Georges Bank
  7. Nuclear Plants / Licensing
  8. Texas / Collision Aftermath
  9. Ray / Escape Attempt
  10. Supreme Court / Parole System
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Oil of Olay; Soave Bolla Wine; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  13. Cardinals Assembly
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Wearever Popcorn Pumper; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Clorets.)
  16. North Carolina / Klan Shooting
  17. Iowa / Straw Vote
  18. Campaign `80 / Local Elections
  19. California / Prop 4 and 1
  20. Carter President Committee / Networks
  21. Eisenhower / Memorial Services
  22. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Baker's Coconut.)
  23. Cambodia
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Wearever Popcorn Pumper.)
  4. Energy / Poll
  5. Carter-Kennedy / Poll Results / Endorsements
  6. Baker
  7. Nuclear Plants / Licensing
  8. Georges Bank
  9. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  10. North Carolina / Klan Shooting
  11. Ray / Escape Attempt
  12. Auto Sales
  13. Economy
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Safeco Insurance Company.)
  16. Cambodia
  17. Bolivia
  18. Cardinals Conference
  19. (Commercial: Esoterica Med. Cream; Doan's Pills.)
  20. Kentucky / Gubernatorial Race
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 5, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Nuclear Plants / Licensing
  5. Georges Bank
  6. Ray / Escape Attempt
  7. North Carolina / Klan Shooting
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Subaru; American Gas Association)
  10. Time Poll / Candidates
  11. Iowa / Straw Poll
  12. Energy / Gasoline Rationing
  13. Economy / Food
  14. Economy / Mortgages
  15. Economy: Gold Prices
  16. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; Greyhound Bus Lines; Investors Diversified Services I.D.S.)
  17. Cambodia
  18. Cardinals Conference
  19. Bolivia
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Duration Nasal Spray; Chevrolet Trucks; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  21. Special Segment (A Legacy of Hatred)
  22. Good Night

November 6, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 6, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Iran / Mideast / Strauss
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  6. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  7. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Savin Copiers; Excedrin P.M.; Amway Products.)
  9. Energy / Oil Companies
  10. Georges Bank
  11. Texas / Burmah Agate Pollution
  12. Braniff / Maintenance Violations
  13. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand
  14. College Football Rankings
  15. (Commercial: McCulloch Chain Saws; Kimball Pianos and Organs; Century 21 Realtors; Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Three Mile Island
  17. Special Assignment (Children of Fear)
  18. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Heet Liquid Arthritis Med.)
  19. Capp Death
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 6, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Chrysler.)
  4. Energy / Oil Companies
  5. Energy / Government
  6. Three Mile Island / Conversion
  7. Georges Bank
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy
  9. Economy
  10. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand
  11. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  12. Braniff / Maintenance Violations
  13. Airplane Safety
  14. Texas / Davis Trial
  15. Mandel / Conviction Upheld
  16. Lung Cancer and Women
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Monsanto Chemicals.)
  19. Catholic Church / Fins.
  20. Japan / Ohira Reelection
  21. Hua / West Europe Tour
  22. Iran
  23. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance Company; Bayer Aspirin.)
  24. USSR / Baby Swimmers
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 6, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Metamucil Laxative; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  4. Georges Bank
  5. Energy / Oil Companies
  6. Texas / Burmah Agate Pollution
  7. Three Mile Island / Possible Conversion
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Arthritis Pain Formula; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  10. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand
  11. Decision `79
  12. Economy / Housing
  13. Fat
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Amway Products; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  16. South Korea
  17. Japan / Ohira Reelection
  18. Linowitz / Mideast Envoy
  19. Strauss / Carter Campaign
  20. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy
  21. Capp Death
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sambo's Restaurants; Bayer Aspirin; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  23. Special Segment (Navajo Tragedy)
  24. Good Night

November 7, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Dodge Autos and Trucks; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens.)
  5. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  6. Economy
  7. House / Welfare Reform Bill
  8. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; General Electric Light `N Easy Iron; Snelling and Snelling; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Kennedy Announcement
  11. Campaign `80 / Brown Announcement
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Osterizer Blender; Sanka Coffee; Oil of Olay; Savin Copiers.)
  14. Campaign `79 / Mayoral and Gubernatorial Elections
  15. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  16. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  17. Cardinals Conference
  18. USSR / Bolshevik Revolution Anniversary
  19. Good Night
  20. Nureyev
• CBS Evening News for November 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Quaker State Motor Oil; Miller Lite Beer.)
  4. Iran / Oil
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Aspercreme Med. Creme; Safeco Insurance.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Kennedy Announcement / Carter Campaign
  8. Flood / Resignation
  9. House / Welfare Reform Bill
  10. Chrysler
  11. Economy
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  13. USSR / Bolshevik Revolution Anniversary
  14. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Poll
  15. For. Languages
  16. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  17. Campaign `79 / Mayoral and Gubernatorial Elections
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 7, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident Denture Cleanser; Chrysler.)
  4. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Osterizer Blender.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Kennedy Announcement
  8. Economy
  9. Economy: Gold Prices
  10. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Wearever Popcorn Pumper; Dewalt Power Shops.)
  11. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand
  12. USSR / Bolshevik Revolution Anniversary
  13. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  14. For. Languages
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Greyhound Bus Lines; Sambo's Restaurants; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  16. Campaign `79 / Mayoral and Gubernatorial Elections
  17. Good Night

November 8, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 8, 1979
  1. Bypassed
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Geritol Tonic.)
  5. Iran / United States Reaction
  6. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Bell System Yellow Pages; Florida Orange Growers; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  8. Carter / Lynch Visit
  9. Cambodia / Women's Caucus
  10. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand
  11. Italy / Railwaymen's Day
  12. Yvonne De Gaulle Death
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Taster's Choice Coffee; Wheaties Cereal; Sunbeam Mixmaster Mixer.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Brown Announcement
  16. White / Democratic Candidates
  17. Missouri / Spica Murder
  18. West Virginia / Prison Escape
  19. Cancer / Women and Lung Cancer
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Master Charge.)
  22. Shah of Iran
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 8, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Washington, DC / Lynch Visit
  4. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  5. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  6. Iran / United States Reaction
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Chrysler.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Brown Announcement
  10. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  11. (Commercial: Savin Copiers; Miller Beer.)
  12. Yvonne De Gaulle Death
  13. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand
  14. Texas / Burmah Agate
  15. Missouri / Spica Murder
  16. West Virginia / Prison Escape
  17. South Carolina / School Bus Accident
  18. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  19. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 8, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway Products; Preparation H.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Brown Announcement
  5. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Icy Hot Med. Balm; Mazola Margarine.)
  8. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand
  9. Cambodian Camp / Attack By Thailand
  10. Emory University / Stock Gift
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Playtex 18 Hour Lights Girdle; FTD; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  12. West Virginia / Prison Break
  13. American Cancer Society Study
  14. American Motors
  15. Maryland Couple / Divorce As Tax Savings
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sambo's Restaurants; Gallo Wines; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  17. Television Broadcasting
  18. Good Night

November 9, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 9, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. Hostages / Muhammad Ali
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. Stock Market Report
  6. (Commercial: Wheaties; Amway.)
  7. Iran / Shah / Presence in US
  8. Ali Agah / Hostages
  9. Iran / Hostages' Families
  10. Iran Situation / Demonstrations
  11. Iran Situation / More Demonstrations
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Oster Appliances; Chrysler Autos; Savin Copiers; Geritol.)
  14. Gasoline Tax / Iran
  15. Rosalynn Carter / Thailand Refugees
  16. Catholics / Money
  17. Econ: Gold Prices
  18. (Commercial: Fixodent Adhesive; Oil of Olay; Icy Hot Arthritis Rub; General Electric Irons.)
  19. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Senate
  20. Warning System / False Alarm
  21. Demo. National Committee
  22. (Commercial: Ford Granada; Special K.)
  23. Ohio Castle
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Kimball Pianos and Organs.)
  4. Clark / Hostages
  5. (Commercial: Sunbeam Mixers; Safeco Insurance.)
  6. Demonstrations / US
  7. Ghorbal / Shah
  8. Shah / Sadat
  9. Muhammad Ali / Hostages
  10. Iran / Pope / Young
  11. Iran / Hostages / Oil
  12. Fuel / Poor / Synthetics
  13. Prime Rate
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Special K.)
  16. False Alarm / Alert System
  17. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  18. Rosalynn Carter / Refugees
  19. McDonnell Douglas / Payoffs
  20. Nuclear Plant / NRC Fine
  21. Cancer
  22. (Commercial: Playtex Girdles; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  23. Georges Banks / Oil Search
  24. Demo. National Committee
  25. Cullen Davis Innocent
  26. West Point / Hazing
  27. Hostages / Names / Families
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 9, 1979
  1. Iran / Hostages
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  3. Iran / Hostages
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Rolaids.)
  6. United Nations / Hostages
  7. Muhammad Ali
  8. Sadat / Iran
  9. Demonstrations / FBI / Justice Department
  10. Iran / Summary
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; IBM Typewriters; Hartford Insurance Company.)
  13. False Alarm / Alert System
  14. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Senate For. Rel. Committee
  15. Rosalynn Carter / Refugees
  16. Campaign `80 / Democrats
  17. Upcoming Item
  18. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Oil of Olay; Oster Appliances.)
  19. Economy / Retail Sales
  20. Supreme Court / Georges Bank
  21. South Korea / Park Death
  22. Upcoming Item
  23. (Commercial: Polident Cleanser; Icy Hot Arthritis Rub; Amway Products.)
  24. Catholics / Money
  25. Good Night

November 10, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 10, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  5. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Most Cereal.)
  6. President Carter / Opinion Poll
  7. Kennedy / 1980 Presidential Campaign
  8. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Ben-Gay.)
  9. Chrysler Corp. / UAW Contract
  10. Vietnam Veterans / Harris Poll
  11. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Firestone Forever Battery.)
  12. Cambodian Refugees / Rosalynn Carter Visit
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Malibu.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  5. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Alcoa; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  6. Chrysler Corp. / UAW Contract
  7. Missile Alert Computer Error
  8. Greensboro, North Carolina / Anti-Ku Klux Klan Funeral March
  9. William Fay / Airline Travel Record
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance.)
  11. Sports / Horse Racing / Football / Hockey
  12. (Commercial: Subaru Autos; Doan's Pills; Upcoming Item; Polident.)
  13. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  14. Food Shortages / Cambodian Refugees
  15. Good Night

November 11, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Geritol Tonic.)
  4. Toronto, Canada, Train Derailment
  5. Pioneer, Ohio, Fire
  6. Greensboro, North Carolina / Anti-Ku Klux Klan Funeral March
  7. Veterans Day
  8. Veterans Day / Anniversary of End of World War I
  9. (Commercial: American Motors Autos; Beneficial Finance; Pepto-Bismol; Zenith Televisions.)
  10. 1980 Presidential Campaign
  11. Solar-Powered Hospital
  12. National Weather Report
  13. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Alcoa; Rolaids; ABC Television Shows "Mork and Mindy", Sunday Movie "Love For Rent.")
  14. Sports / Horse Racing / Football
  15. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; American Motors Autos.)
  16. Back of The Book / Christmas Sales
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  3. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Formula 44 Cough Syrup.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure / United States Developments
  5. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Tyco Road Race Set.)
  6. Israel / Nablus Mayor's Arrest
  7. (Commercial: Dristan; ITT.)
  8. Toronto, Canada, and Florida Train Derailments / Pioneer, Ohio, Fire
  9. Greensboro, North Carolina / Anti-Ku Klux Klan Funeral March
  10. Veteran's Day
  11. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; First Alert Burglar Alarm.)
  12. Republican Presidential Candidates / Reagan
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 11, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

November 12, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Sunbeam Le Chef Food Processor; Geritol Tonic.)
  5. Iran / Pope / Demonstrations / Shah
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Bayer Aspirin; Savin Copiers; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  8. Canada / Evacuation
  9. Florida / Train Derailment
  10. Michigan / Train Derailment
  11. Southern Railroad Fine
  12. General Motors Recall
  13. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Soave Bolla Wines; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Gen. Electric Food Processor; Total Cereal.)
  15. Cong. Women's Caucus / Cambodia
  16. Mideast / West Bank Protests
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Pepto-Bismol.)
  19. South Korea
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. Iran
  6. USSR / Energy
  7. Israel
  8. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Playtex 18 Hour Lights Girdle.)
  9. Train Derailment and Evacuations
  10. Interstate Commerce Commission / Southern Railway Fine
  11. Halley's Comet
  12. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Doan's Pills.)
  13. Campaign `80
  14. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Riunite Wines.)
  15. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 12, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Dewalt Power Shops.)
  4. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Playtex 18 Hour Light Girdle; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  7. Train Derailments and Evacuations
  8. Ohio / Boarding House Fire
  9. General Motors / Recall
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mazola Margarine; Freedent Chewing Gum; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  11. Cong. Women's Caucus / Cambodia
  12. 1970's / College Attendance
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bayer Aspirin; Loctite Gluematic Pen; Metamucil Laxative.)
  14. Israel
  15. Egypt-Israel Relations
  16. Good Night

November 13, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 13, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Total Cereal.)
  5. Iran
  6. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Amway Products; Icy Hot Balm; Loctite Gluematic Pen; Sanka Coffee.)
  8. Cleveland / Chemical Plant Fire
  9. Canada / Evacuation
  10. Portugal / Israel Ambassador Attacked
  11. Italy / Hospital Explosion
  12. World Riverboat Championships Accident
  13. (Commercial: Rolaids; Century 21 Realtors; Oster Kitchen Center Food Processor; Chrysler.)
  14. Reagan Interview
  15. College Football Rankings
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Most Cereal; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  17. Pat Nixon / Hospitalized
  18. Tellico Dam
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Safeco Insurance.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan Announcement
  5. Birmingham / Arrington
  6. House / King Holiday
  7. (Commercial: Newsweek Magazine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. Canada / Derailment
  9. Rosalynn Carter / Cambodian Trip
  10. Portugal / Israeli Ambassador Attacked
  11. Tiomkin Death
  12. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  13. Tellico Dam
  14. Small Bus. / Wage Guidelines
  15. Health Care
  16. Retirement
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Kellogg's Most Cereal.)
  19. Universe
  20. The Times
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 13, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming items; Federal Savings and Loan Ins Corp.; Correctol Laxative)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan Announcement
  5. Pat Nixon Hospitalized
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Greyhound Bus Lines; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  8. US-Mexico Relations / Tomatoes
  9. Cambodia
  10. New Zealand / Fallout
  11. Cuba
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Rolaids; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Amway Products.)
  13. Special Segment (Arming NATO)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mazola Margarine; Dodge; Sambo's Restaurants)
  15. Tellico Dam
  16. Good Night

November 14, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 14, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Blue Nun Wine; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  5. Iran
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Dristan; Oster Kitchen Center; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  8. Iran
  9. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Chevrolet Autos; First Alert Family Protection System; Geritol Tonic.)
  10. Canada / Derailment Evacuation
  11. Florida / Propane Explosion
  12. Auto Sales
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Soave Bolla Wines; Baker's Coconut.)
  15. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 14, 1979
  1. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  2. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  3. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Century 21 Realtors.)
  4. Iran
  5. Israel / Nablus Mayor
  6. Ambassador To USSR / Health
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Dodge; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Energy
  11. Auto Sales
  12. Chrysler
  13. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  14. New Zealand / Fallout
  15. Three Mile Island
  16. Peru / Boat Seizure
  17. (Commercial: Esoterica Med. Cream; Riunite Wine.)
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Campaign `80 / Announcements
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 14, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  4. Special Segment (The Freeze)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Black and Decker Workmates; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  7. Aging Hearings
  8. Diggs
  9. Byrne / Carter and Kennedy
  10. Cambodia
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Subaru; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  13. Cincinnati Schools
  14. Israel / Nablus Mayor
  15. Zimbabwe-Rhodesia-US Relations
  16. Indonesia
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Excedrin P.M.; Osterizer Blender; Shake `N Bake.)
  18. Iran / Hostages
  19. Good Night

November 15, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 15, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Riunite Wines.)
  5. Iran
  6. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Chevrolet Trucks; Mennen Skin Bracer; Rolaids.)
  8. AFL-CIO / Meany Retirement
  9. Hospital Costs
  10. Ford
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Maxwell House Coffee; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Oster Fondue and Creperie.)
  13. Scotto Conviction
  14. Turkey / Ship Collision
  15. Zimbabwe Rhodesia / London Talks
  16. Israel-Egypt / Sinai
  17. England / Knight Spy
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Blue Nun Wines.)
  20. Iran
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 15, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Paul Masson Rhine Castle Wine; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Health Costs
  5. AFL-CIO / Meany Retirement
  6. UMW / Miller
  7. Economy
  8. Ford
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Mennen Skin Bracer.)
  11. Zimbabwe Rhodesia / London Talks
  12. England / Knight Spy
  13. Turkey / Ship Collision
  14. Washington / Waste Dump Reopened
  15. Campaign `80 / Connally Interview
  16. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  17. Connally Interview
  18. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Safeco Insurance.)
  19. Plane / Bomb
  20. San Diego / Near-Miss
  21. Dionne Death
  22. Iran / Interfaith Service
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 15, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; IBM Series 3 Copiers.)
  4. Iran
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; First Alert Family Protection System; Freedent Chewing Gun.)
  7. Hospital Costs
  8. Campaign `80 / Bush
  9. Scotto Conviction
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Dewalt Power Shops;' Mennen Skin Bracer.)
  12. Israel-Egypt / Sinai
  13. Zimbabwe Rhodesia / London Talks
  14. England / Knight Spy
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sambo's Restaurants; Doan's Pills; Oster Appliances.)
  16. AFL-CIO / Meany Retirement
  17. Good Night

November 16, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Embassy Takeover
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: General Elec. Brew Starter Coffee Maker; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  5. Iranian Crisis / Energy and Economy
  6. Economy
  7. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Florida Orange Growers; Amway Products; Icy Hot Balm.)
  8. Grand Canyon / Plane Crash
  9. Airlines Fined
  10. UMW / Miller Resignation
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Blue Nun Wines; Bell System Yellow Pages; Total Cereal; Sunbeam Power Plus Mixmaster Mixer.)
  13. Jonestown Anniversary
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  15. Nixon
  16. Florida / Straw Vote
  17. Iran Special
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Special K Cereal.)
  4. Iran / Energy and Economy
  5. UAW / Chrysler
  6. UMW / Miller Resignation
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Florida Straw Vote
  11. Rhode Island / Tax Breaks For Private Schools
  12. Klutznick / Commerce Secretary
  13. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Safeco Insurance.)
  14. Federal Aviation Administration / Airlines Fined
  15. San Diego / Near-Miss
  16. Bolivia
  17. (Commercial: Heet Arthritis Med.; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  18. Abortion
  19. Jonestown Anniversary
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 16, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Wearever Popcorn Pumper.)
  4. Iranian Situation
  5. Federal Aviation Administration / Airlines Fined / Washington, DC-10S
  6. Klutznick / Commerce Secretary
  7. UMW / Miller Resignation
  8. UAW / Chrysler
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Amway Products; Sentry Insurance.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Florida Straw Vote
  13. NATO / New Weapons
  14. Israel / Nablus Mayor
  15. England / Spy Scandal
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Subaru; Sambo's Restaurants; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  17. Special Segment (Jonestown One Year Later)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques; Blue Nun Wine.)
  19. Iranians in US
  20. Good Night

November 17, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 17, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Florida Straw Polls
  5. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Fixodent.)
  6. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Kennedy / Brown / Iowa
  7. (Commercial: Preparation H; Polident.)
  8. Mormon Church Court/ Sonia Johnson Trial
  9. Commentary: Ayatollah Khomeini
  10. Galapagos Islands' Volcanic Eruptions
  11. Caffeine / Health Hazards
  12. (Commercial: Baker's Angel Flake Coconut; Ben-Gay.)
  13. Grand Canyon Airplane Crash
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  3. (Commercial: Subaru Autos; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  4. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Florida
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Dewalt Powershop; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.)
  6. Israel / West Bank Mayors
  7. Mormon Church Court / Sonia Johnson Trial
  8. Scarpelli Libel Suit
  9. Hawaii Volcano Eruption
  10. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Alcoa.)
  11. Sports / Football / Basketball
  12. (Commercial: Nytol; Chevrolet Autos; Upcoming Item; Century 21 Realtors.)
  13. 1980 Presidential Campaign Hoopla
  14. Good Night

November 18, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  3. (Commercial: Jeep CJ; Geritol Tonic.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  5. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Sanka Coffee; Alcoa; Vicks Sinex.)
  6. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  7. Utah Plane Crash
  8. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Florida Demo. Straw Poll
  9. Israel / Elon Moreh Issue
  10. Pope John Paul II / Turkey Trip
  11. (Commercial: Zenith Televisions; Rolaids; Rejoice Clothing; American Motors Autos.)
  12. Sports / Football / Basketball
  13. (Commercial: Rexall Vitamins; Blue Nun Wine.)
  14. Back of The Book / Jonestown Anniversary
  15. Iran / United States Embassy Seizure
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 18, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for November 18, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

November 19, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 19, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: General Elec. Brew Starter Coffeemaker; Chrysler.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Century 21 Realty; Old Spice Cosmetics; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  8. AFL-CIO / Kirkland Interview
  9. Pat Nixon
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Texas Instruments Watches; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray; Chevrolet Autos.)
  11. Egypt-Israel Relations
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: West Bend Electric Wok; Rolaids.)
  14. Yorkshire Ripper
  15. Iranian Special Announced
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper; Safeco Insurance.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  6. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  7. Economy / Housing
  8. Economy
  9. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques.) (Temporary Interruption.)
  12. Republican Governors Association Conference
  13. AFL-CIO / Kirkland
  14. Army Recruiting
  15. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  16. New York City / Monument
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 19, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sentry Life Insurance; Preparation H.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. California / Odd-Even Rationing Resumed
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; Ace Hardware; 7-Up.)
  9. AFL-CIO / Kirkland
  10. Economy
  11. Pat Nixon
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos; Sambo's Restaurants; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter.)
  13. Israel-Egypt Relations
  14. USSR / NATO
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Freedent Chewing Gun; Radio Shack; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  16. Comment (Iran and Khomeini)
  17. Good Night

November 20, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Mecca Mosque
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Amway Products; Dristan.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Maxwell House Coffee; West Bend Slocooker Plus.)
  8. Iranian Crisis
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; Samsonite Luggage; Complete Denture Cleanser; Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
  11. Arab Summit
  12. Israel
  13. Zambia-Zimbabwe Rhodesia Relations
  14. Weather / Colorado Rockies
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Cella Wines; General Elec. Food Processor.)
  17. Iranian Crisis
  18. Federal Communications Commission / Carter Reelection Committee
  19. England / Blunt
  20. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced for Tonight; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juices.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Arab Summit
  6. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Attack
  7. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  8. Texas / Tanker Slick
  9. Weather / Colorado Rockies
  10. Florida / Coptic Church Indictment
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Riunite Wines.)
  13. San Diego / Near Miss
  14. Air Traffic Safety
  15. Federal Communications Commission / Carter Reelection Committee
  16. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; Sanka Coffee.)
  17. England / Blunt's Spying
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 20, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sambo's Restaurants; Radio Shack.)
  4. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Attack
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: IBM Series 3 Copiers; Ex-Lax; FTD.)
  8. Near Misses
  9. Federal Communications Commission / Carter Reelection Committee
  10. Kennedy
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Complete Denture Cleanser; Oster Egg Cooker; Subaru.)
  12. Weather / Colorado Rockies
  13. Thanksgiving / Gasoline
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Excedrin P.M.; Amway Products.)
  15. England / Blunt
  16. Good Night

November 21, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 21, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Barbara Walters Report
  2. Pakistan / Iran / Anti-US Demonstrations
  3. Iran
  4. Crowley Death
  5. Upcoming Items
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Century 21 Realtors; Rolaids.)
  8. Iran / Hostages
  9. Iran / Hostages / McGovern
  10. Vance / Other Embassies
  11. Military Options / Iran Crisis
  12. USSR / Hostage Release
  13. France / Hostage Release
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Taylor's Wines; Chevrolet; West Bend Popcorn Poppers; Brim Coffee.)
  16. Released Hostages / Press Conference
  17. Iranian Justice
  18. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Bayer Aspirin; California Iceberg Lettuce; Blue Nun Wine.)
  19. Mecca Situation
  20. Economy: Gold (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Metamucil; Excedrin P.M.)
  22. Shah's Wife / Walters Interview
  23. Iran Situation
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 21, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Saudi Arabia / Pakistan
  3. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Attack
  4. Iran Situation
  5. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Sentry Life Insurance Company.)
  6. Moslem Events / Administration Reaction
  7. Abourezk / Iran
  8. McGovern / Iran
  9. Crowley Death
  10. (Commercial: Zenith Videotape Recorders; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Iran Crisis
  12. Released Hostages
  13. Shah
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Florida Orange Growers Association)
  15. Western Blizzard
  16. Drunken Driving
  17. Chrysler
  18. Kennedy / Oil
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: FTD Florists; West Bend Wok Cookers.)
  21. Trudeau / Resignation
  22. Thatcher / Blunt
  23. Islam
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 21, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Saudi Arabia / Pakistan Crisis
  3. Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; First Alert Protection System.)
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. USSR / Iran Crisis
  7. Upcoming Items
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolets; Doan's Pills; K Mart.)
  9. Released Hostages / Press Conference
  10. Hostages / Pressures
  11. Shah / NBC Specials
  12. Upcoming Items
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; American Express Travelers Cheques; Playtex Girdles.)
  14. Embassy Security
  15. Blizzard
  16. Trudeau Resignation
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Anacin; Savings Loan Assns.; Blue Nun Wine.)
  19. Chicago / Federal Funds / Byrne / Campaign `80
  20. Good Night

November 22, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 22, 1979
  1. Iranian Crisis
  2. (Commercial: Travelers Insurance; Osterizer Blender.)
  3. Pakistan / United States Embassy Attack
  4. (Commercial: Travelers Insurance Company; Soave Bolla Wines; K Mart; General Elec. Brew Starter Coffeemaker.)
  5. Thanksgiving Celebrations / Midwest Storm
  6. Texas / Oil Slick
  7. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; Travelers Insurance Company; Canada Dry Mixers [Club Soda and Tonic Water]; West Bend Electric Wok.)
  8. New Mexico / Bighorn Sheep
  9. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Travelers Insurance Company.)
  10. Iranian Crisis
  11. Iranian Special announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Siege
  5. Pakistan / Embassy Attack
  6. Turkey and Bangladesh / Anti-US Demonstrations
  7. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Safeco Insurance Company.)
  8. Iranian Crisis
  9. (Commercial: K Mart; Doan's Pills.)
  10. Camden, New Jersey/ Shootout
  11. Midwest / Weather
  12. Chicago Artwork
  13. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Playtex 18 Hour Lights Girdle.)
  14. NRC / Doublespeak Award
  15. Old Time Medicine Show
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 22, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

November 23, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Sunbeam Power Plus Mixmaster Mixer.)
  5. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Seizure
  6. India and Bangladesh / Embassy Attack
  7. Pakistan / Embassy Attack
  8. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers [Club Soda and Tonic Water]; Oil of Olay; Chevrolet Autos; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  10. Iranian Crisis
  11. Energy / Baltimore Canyon
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Soave Bolla Wines; Osterizer Blender; California Iceberg Lettuce; Century 21 Realty.)
  14. Iranian Crisis
  15. Ireland / Mountbatten Trial
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Amway Products; Sanka Coffee.)
  18. Iranian Crisis
  19. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 23, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: K Mart; Wang Laboratories, Incorporated)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Energy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  8. Pakistan / Embassy Attack
  9. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Seizure
  10. India / United States Consulate Attacked
  11. Zambia / British Embassy Attacked
  12. Ireland / Mountbatten Trial
  13. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Sunbeam Mixmaster Mixer.)
  14. Christmas Economy
  15. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos and General Motors.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Anderson Interview
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 23, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dodge Autos; IBM Series 3 Copiers.)
  4. Anti-US Demonstrations / India, Pakistan, Turkey
  5. Pakistan / Embassy Attack
  6. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Incident
  7. Ireland / Mountbatten Trial
  8. USSR / NATO Weapons
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; Greyhound Bus Lines; Mazola Margarine.)
  11. Christmas Economy
  12. Energy
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Brim Coffee; K Mart.)
  14. Haiti Refugees
  15. Oberon / Health
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Smith-Corona Typewriter; Amway Products; Subaru.)
  17. Texas A&M University Band / Sex Discrimination
  18. Good Night

November 24, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 24, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 24, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover / El Paso Airline Hijacking / Iranian Students in US
  5. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Mecca / Grand Mosque Takeover
  7. Oil Prices / Saudi Arabia
  8. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers; Ben-Gay.)
  9. Pakistan / United States Embassy Siege / Iran United States Embassy Hostages
  10. Colombian Earthquake
  11. Gamblers / Bombings / Nuclear Mishap
  12. (Commercial: Norelco Electric Razor; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  13. West Side Story
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 24, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills.)
  4. El Paso, Texas / Airplane Hijacking
  5. Saudi Arabia / Oil Windfall Profits Tax
  6. Mecca / Grand Mosque Seizure
  7. Colombian Earthquake
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance Company.)
  9. Cambodia Developments
  10. Agent Orange
  11. Electric Cars
  12. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Radio Shack Toys.)
  13. Sports / Football / Touch Football
  14. (Commercial: Century 21 Real Estate Corp.; Subaru 4 Wheel Drive; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  15. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover / Shiite Muslims
  16. Good Night

November 25, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  5. Mecca / Grand Mosque Seizure
  6. (Commercial: Jeep CJ's; J.C. Penney Department Store; Baker's Coconut; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. Cambodia / Prince Sihanouk
  8. (Commercial: Zenith Television; Rolaids, Beneficial Finance System; Pant-Her.)
  9. Sports / Boxing / Football
  10. Israeli-Egyptian Relations / Sinai / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration / Chicago Bombings / Single Households
  11. (Commercial: Blue Nun Wine; American Motors Concord DL.)
  12. Back of The Book / Christmas Gifts
  13. Iran Special Report
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover / Grand Mosque Seizure / Saudi Arabian Oil
  3. (Commercial: Radio Shack Toys; Pepto-Bismol.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  6. Cambodia / Prince Sihanouk
  7. Israeli-Egyptian Relations / Sinai
  8. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Canada Dry Mixers.)
  9. Prostate Cancer
  10. School Integration
  11. Single Households
  12. (Commercial: Hickory Farms of Ohio; Norelco Electric Razors.)
  13. Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 25, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

November 26, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 26, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran) ; Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois) ; Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Waldheim Interview
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; West Bend Slo Cooker Plus.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Samsonite Luggage; Texas Instruments Watches; Hanes Underwear.)
  7. Iranian Crisis
  8. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Takeover
  9. Saudi Arabia / Plane Crash
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Sunbeam Fry Pans; Florida Orange Growers.)
  12. Estrogen
  13. Supreme Court / Abortions
  14. Energy
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Rolaids; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  17. Economy
  18. Christmas Trees
  19. 1980 Olympics / China, PR
  20. Sea Turtle Extinction
  21. Iranian Special Broadcast announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 26, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Saudi Arabia / Plane Crash
  6. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Takeover
  7. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Florida Orange Growers.)
  8. Japan / Three Mile Island
  9. 1980 Olympics / China, PR
  10. (Commercial: Sunbeam Groomer Elec. Razor; Audi 5000.)
  11. Supreme Court / Abortion / Methodist Church
  12. Midair Collisions
  13. OPEC / Miller
  14. Energy / Windfall Profits
  15. Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Selsun Blue Dandruff Shampoo; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  18. Hawaii / Energy Dvt.
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 26, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and David Brinkley Comment (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Dewalt Power Shops.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Comment (United Nations Debate On Iran)
  6. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Takeover
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: IBM Series 3 Copier; Gallo Chardonnay Wine; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  9. Economy
  10. Midair Collisions / Congressional Hearings
  11. Supreme Court / Abortion / Methodist Church
  12. 1980 Olympics / USSR
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Greyhound Bus Lines; Black and Decker Bench Top; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Special Segment (Lead and Learning)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Baker's Coconut; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Carter and The Cities
  17. Good Night

November 27, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 27, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance Company; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance Company; Bulova Watches; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  7. Iranian Crisis
  8. College Football Rankings (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Amway Products; The Travelers Insurance Company; Bell System Yellow Pages; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Economy
  11. Energy Legis.
  12. Auto Sales
  13. Special Assignment (Auto Industry)
  14. Chrysler
  15. US Steel
  16. Economy
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: West Bend Stir Crazy Popper; The Travelers Insurance Company.)
  19. Letter Mistake
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; West Bend Slo Cooker Plus.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. USSR / Government Promotion / Agriculture
  6. (Commercial: Heet Arthritis Med.; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  7. Economy
  8. US Steel
  9. United States Postal Service
  10. Energy / Windfall Profits
  11. Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Audio 5000; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  14. Auto Thefts
  15. High School Education
  16. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Miller Lite Beer.)
  17. Iranian Crisis
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 27, 1979
  1. Intro and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oster Kitchen Center; Amway Products.)
  4. Economy
  5. Energy Legis.
  6. US Steel
  7. Supreme Court Minorities and Jobs
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  9. Special Segment (The Universal Car)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Freedent Chewing Gum; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter.)
  12. USSR / Grain
  13. Wyoming / Weather
  14. Nixon
  15. Virginia / Letter Mistake
  16. Postal Service
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Century 21 Realty; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  18. Iranian Crisis
  19. Good Night

November 28, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 28, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Antarctica / Plane Crash
  6. Pope / Turkey Visit
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Oster Juice Extractor; Texas Instruments Learning Aids; Canada Dry Mixers [Tonic Water and Club Soda].)
  9. Kennedy / Knife Attack
  10. Federal Communications Commission / Carter Campaign Committee
  11. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; West Bend Electric Wok; Bayer Aspirin; Undie Leggs Pantyhose.)
  12. Chrysler
  13. Special Assignment (Auto Industry)
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: General Elec. Food Processor; Rolaids.)
  16. Hostage / Welcome Home
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 28, 1979
  1. Bypassed
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Totes Automatic Umbrella.)
  4. Antarctica / Plane Crash
  5. New Zealand / Radioactive Fallout
  6. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Monsanto Chemicals.)
  7. Kennedy / Knife Attack
  8. Near-Misses
  9. Philadelphia / Church Shooting
  10. Home Mortgages
  11. Winter Weather
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Master Charge.)
  14. Pope / Turkey Visit
  15. USSR / Econ
  16. El Salvador / Ambassador Kidnapped
  17. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Canada Dry Mixers [Tonic Water and Club Soda].)
  18. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Incident
  19. Arkansas / Hostage Returns
  20. Hostage Trauma
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 28, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Blue Nun Wine; Oster Soft-Glo Mirrors.)
  4. Antarctica / Plane Crash
  5. Kennedy / Knife Attack
  6. Congress / Federal Budget
  7. Supreme Court / Search Warrants
  8. Federal Communications Commission / Carter Campaign Complaint
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Bayer Aspirin.)
  11. Pope / Turkey Visit
  12. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Incident
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Totes Automatic Umbrellas; Loctite Gluematic Pen; Ex-Lax.)
  14. Special Segment (Islam)
  15. Economy: Gold Prices
  16. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance Company; Bulova Watches; Gallo Chardonnay Wine.)
  17. Iranian Crisis
  18. Good Night

November 29, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 29, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Jordan / Special Prosecutor
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  6. Topeka, Kansas / School Integration
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Master Charge; Blue Nun Wines; Old Spice Cosmetics; West Bend Slo Cooker Plus.)
  9. Three Mile Island Cleanup
  10. Antarctica / Plane Crash
  11. Pope / Turkey Visit
  12. (Commercial: General Elec. Brew Starter Coffeemaker; Loctite Gluematic Pen; Bayer Aspirin; Hanes Underwear.)
  13. Chrysler
  14. Special Assignment (Auto Industry)
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Sunbeam Le Chef Food Processor.)
  17. Iranian Crisis
  18. Special Iranian Broadcast Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 29, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Gallo Chardonnay Wine; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  4. 35: 30 Jordan / Special Prosecutor
  5. Topeka, Kansas / School Integration
  6. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  7. Chrysler
  8. Economy
  9. Social Security System
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance Company; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  12. Antarctica / Plane Crash
  13. Pope / Turkey Visit
  14. Cambodia
  15. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Learning Aids; West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper.)
  16. Crane / Interview
  17. (Commercial: Hickory Farms Products; Miller Lite Beer.)
  18. Iranian Crisis
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 29, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Jordan / Special Prosecutor
  5. Campaign `80 / Kennedy / Brown
  6. Topeka, Kansas / School Integration
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Smith-Corona Typewriters; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  9. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  10. Pope / Turkey Visit
  11. Antarctica / Plane Crash
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos and Trucks; Freedent Chewing Gum; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  14. Economy
  15. Comment (Shah's Wealth)
  16. Franklin Roosevelt
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Series 3 Copier; Bayer Aspirin; Dodge.)
  18. Family-Owned Farms
  19. Good Night

November 30, 1979

• ABC Evening News for November 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Dristan; Chrysler Plymouth.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Vise-Grip; Debeers Diamond Collection; Amway Products; Canada Dry Mixers [Club Soda and Tonic Water].)
  7. Economy
  8. US Steel
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ford Pinto; Baker's Coconut; Oster Soft-Glo Mirrors; Master Charge.)
  11. Virginia / Mormon Trial
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Chevrolet Autos.)
  14. Iranian Crisis / Demonstrations
  15. Pakistan / Embassy Attack
  16. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Pakistan Embassy Attack / Crowley Funeral
  5. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Carter
  7. Campaign `80 / President Coverage
  8. Economy
  9. US Steel
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Chrysler Plymouth; Brim Coffee.)
  12. Taiwan Treaty
  13. Chile / Letelier Case
  14. Cambodia
  15. Pope / Turkey Visit
  16. Chicago / Statue Affair
  17. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Sunbeam Le Chef Food Processor.)
  18. Iranian Crisis
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 30, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Series 3 Copier; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Pakistan Embassy Attack / Crowley Funeral
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Blue Nun Wine; Amway Products; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  8. Special Segment (Anger In Islam)
  9. Energy / Oil Companies
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Oster Soft-Glo Mirrors; Freedent Chewing Gum; Gallo Chardonnay Wine.)
  12. Taiwan
  13. Pope / Turkey Visit
  14. Virginia / Mormon Trial
  15. Refugee Coordinator
  16. Zeppo Marx / Death
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Doan's Pills; Oil of Olay.)
  18. Illinois / No Kissing
  19. Good Night

Specials

• November 04, 1979 - CBS Special - CBS Reports: Teddy [21:07:00 - 22:08:00]
• November 07, 1979 - CBS Special - Iran: The Desperate Dilemma [22:30:00 - 23:01:40]
• November 08, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage [22:30:00 - 23:13:10]
• November 09, 1979 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [06:55:00 - 07:56:50]
• November 09, 1979 - ABC Special - Kennedy at Vanderbilt University [07:25:20 - 07:27:30]
• November 09, 1979 - CBS Special - CBS Morning News [06:00:00 - 07:01:00]
• November 09, 1979 - NBC Special - "Today" (re: Hostages in Iran) [07:00:00 - 07:58:20]
• November 09, 1979 - PBS Special - Cambodia- A Nation is Dying [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• November 12, 1979 - ABC Special - President Carter Announcement (Analysis) [13:04:20 - 13:07:20]
• November 12, 1979 - CBS Special - President Carter Announcement (Comments) [13:04:20 - 13:05:10]
• November 12, 1979 - CBS Special - Iran: The Oil Cutoff [22:30:00 - 23:00:30]
• November 12, 1979 - NBC Special - President Carter Announcement Re: Importation of Iranian Oil [13:03:20 - 13:07:40]
• November 12, 1979 - NBC Special - The Crisis In Iran: The US Responds [22:30:00 - 22:58:40]
• November 12, 1979 - PBS Special - World Special: The Real War in Space [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• November 12, 1979 - PBS Special - Jane Fonda [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• November 14, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 11 [22:29:50 - 22:58:40]
• November 15, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 12 [22:29:50 - 22:43:40]
• November 16, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 13 [22:30:00 - 22:58:50]
• November 16, 1979 - PBS Special - The MacNeil / Lehrer Report [18:30:00 - 19:00:00]
• November 18, 1979 - CBS Special - 60 Minutes [18:00:00 - 19:00:30]
• November 18, 1979 - NBC Special - Prime Time Sunday (Khomeini interview) [21:05:10 - 22:04:00]
• November 19, 1979 - ABC Special - Weekend Report (Khomeini interview) [12:29:10 - 12:54:40]
• November 19, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 16 [23:26:30 - 23:44:20]
• November 19, 1979 - NBC Special - Crisis In Iran: Freedom For Some [22:30:00 - 22:58:40]
• November 20, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 17 [22:30:00 - 22:58:40]
• November 20, 1979 - CBS Special - What Next In Iran? [22:30:00 - 23:00:30]
• November 21, 1979 - ABC Special - Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 18 [22:30:00 - 22:58:40]
• November 21, 1979 - CBS Special - Day of Crisis [22:30:00 - 23:03:10]
• November 21, 1979 - NBC Special - Crisis In Iran: The Turmoil Spreads [22:30:00 - 22:58:30]
• November 22, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 19 [22:30:00 - 22:46:00]
• November 22, 1979 - CBS Special - Morning News [06:00:00 - 07:00:30]
• November 23, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 20 [22:30:00 - 22:58:30]
• November 23, 1979 - CBS Special - CBS Morning News [06:00:00 - 07:00:10]
• November 25, 1979 - PBS Special - The Russian Connection [21:00:00 - 21:30:00]
• November 26, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 23 [23:37:30 - 23:53:00]
• November 28, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter News Conference (Introduction) [20:00:10 - 20:01:00]
• November 28, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter News Conference (Analysis) [20:30:00 - 20:33:50]
• November 28, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 25 [23:04:00 - 23:32:00]
• November 28, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter News Conference [20:00:00 - 20:32:20]
• November 28, 1979 - CBS Special - The President On Iran [23:04:10 - 23:21:20]
• November 28, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter News Conference (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:01:00]
• November 28, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter News Conference (Analysis) [20:30:00 - 20:36:40]
• November 29, 1979 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 08:00:00]

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