December 1979 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Sinex; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Canada Dry Mixers.)
  6. Weather Reports / Chicago Parking
  7. Yellow Submarine
  8. (Commercial: Plymouth Volare Special; Norelco Electric Razors.)
  9. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Carter
  10. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Kennedy
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  12. Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Side-Effects
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Playtex 18 Hour Lights Girdle; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  6. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Reagan
  7. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Kennedy
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Black and Decker Workmate; Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol.)
  9. Weather Reports
  10. Chrysler Corp. Loan Supports / Lockheed Loan Supports
  11. Fire Hydrant Auction
  12. (Commercial: Century 21 Real Estate Agencies; Radio Shack Toys; Upcoming Items; Totes Boots.)
  13. Clearing Brush and Leaves
  14. Good Night

December 2, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Shah / Libya
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Canada Dry Mixers.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  5. (Commercial: General Motors; Blue Nun Wine; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  6. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  7. (Commercial: Rolaids; Jeep CJ's; Totes Boots; Rexall Vitamins.)
  8. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  9. (Commercial: American Motors Concord DL; American Motors Concord Dl; Brim Coffee.)
  10. Sports / Football
  11. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Hickory Farms Products; Ace Hardware; Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills.)
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Mellow Roast Coffee; Upcoming Item; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  8. Libya / Embassy Burned
  9. Iranian Crisis / United States Response
  10. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Singer Sewing Machines; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  11. Auto Safety / Seat Belts
  12. Mass Trans.
  13. Virginia / Mormon Trial
  14. Good Night

December 3, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Vise-Grip Pliers.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper; Soave Bolla Wines.)
  7. Libya / Embassy Attack
  8. Puerto Rico / Anti-US Killings
  9. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detector; Bayer Aspirin; Oster Kitchen Center; Kelloggs Most Cereal.)
  10. Arizona / Asbestos
  11. White / Heisman
  12. Land Speed Record
  13. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers [Tonic Water and Club Soda]; Dristan.)
  14. Iranian Crisis
  15. Special Broadcast on Iran crisis announced. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Libya / Embassy Attack
  4. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Sunbeam Power Plus Mixmaster Mixer.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  7. Economy
  8. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  9. Supreme Court / Libel / Water Rights
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Bulova Watches.)
  12. Puerto Rico / Anti-US Violence
  13. Pakistan Embassy Attack / Ellis Burial
  14. Wisconsin / Hostage Murder
  15. White / Heisman
  16. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Bayer Aspirin.)
  17. Portugal Elections
  18. Zimbabwe Rhodesia Peace Talks
  19. World Hunger
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Libya-US Relations / Embassy Attack
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Porsche 924 Turbo; Eveready Batteries; Sanka Coffee.)
  8. Puerto Rico / Ambush
  9. Supreme Court / Libel
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Oster Kitchen Center; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Carter
  13. White / Hiesman
  14. England / Pop Music and Birds
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Preparation H; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  16. Comment (Shah)
  17. Iranian Crisis
  18. Special Broadcast on Iran crisis announced. Good Night

December 4, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Campaign `80 / Brown-Carter-Kennedy Debate
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Dupont Silverstone Cookware.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Takeover
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; General Elec. Brewstarter Coffeemaker; Amway Products; Hanes Underwear.)
  9. Cincinnati / Concert Deaths
  10. California / Oil Tank Fire
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Sunbeam Le Chef Food Processor; Chevrolet Trucks; Florida Orange Growers.)
  13. College Athletics / Sex Discrimination
  14. Pennsylvania / Mennonite Trial
  15. College Football Rankings
  16. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper.)
  17. Iranian Crisis
  18. Special on Iran crisis announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Takeover
  4. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Dupont Silverstone Cookware.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter Announcement / Iowa Debate
  6. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Eveready Batteries.)
  7. College Athletics / Sex Discrimination
  8. Supreme Court / Attorneys and Malpractice
  9. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  10. House / Federal Budget
  11. UAW
  12. General Motors
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  15. Puerto Rico / Terrorists
  16. Pennsylvania / Mennonite's Trial
  17. California / Refinery Fire
  18. (Commercial: Clorox 2 Detergent; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  19. Ohio / Concert Deaths
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkely Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Series 3 Copier; Dupont Silverstone Cookware.)
  4. Special Segment (The Carter Candidacy)
  5. Campaign ` 80 / Iowa Debate
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Oil of Olay; Wear Ever Popcorn Pumper.)
  8. Cincinnati / Concert Deaths
  9. Puerto Rico / Terrorists
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Amway Products; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  12. College Athletics / Sex Discrimination
  13. Pennsylvania / Mennonite's Trial
  14. Comment (Carter Campaign) (Studio) Report Introduced
  15. Diabetes
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Chardonnay Wine; Black and Decker Dustbuster; Radio Shack Nova Speakers.)
  17. Israel / Bethlehem
  18. Good Night

December 5, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; General Electric Go Dryer Hairdryer.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Technical Difficulties Acknowledged
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. Libya / Embassy Attack
  8. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Attack
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Oster Soft-Glo Mirrors; Kellogg's Most Cereal; Blue Nun Wine; Hanes Underwear.)
  11. Iranian Crisis / Oil Payments
  12. Air Travel
  13. Airlines / Passenger Insurrection
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medication; First Alert Family Protection System; West Bend Electric Wok; Cella Wines.)
  16. Zimbabwe Rhodesia Peace Talks
  17. Israel / Nablus Mayor Freed
  18. E. Germany / USSR Withdrawal
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Chrysler Volare Special.)
  21. Mormon / Excommunication
  22. Mennonite Farmer
  23. Special Broadcast on Iran crisis announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Libya / Embassy Attack
  6. Islamic Bomb / Pakistan
  7. Rapid Deployment Force
  8. (Commercial: Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper; Texas Instruments Learning Aides.)
  9. Energy / Gasoline Rationing
  10. Mormons / Excommunication
  11. Black Health
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Airlines / Passenger Insurrection
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers [Club Soda and Tonic Water]; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  16. Zimbabwe Rhodesia Peace Talks
  17. Israel / Mayor Released / Settlement
  18. E. Germany / USSR Withdrawal
  19. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; K Mart.)
  20. Iranian Crisis
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1979
  1. 30:00 Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Libya / Embassy Attack
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Icy Hot Balm; Hickory Farms Products.)
  5. American Health
  6. Economy / Auto Sales
  7. Mormon / Excommunication
  8. Joan Kennedy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; Blue Nun Wine; Osterizer Blender.)
  11. Israel / Mayor Released / Settlement
  12. Zimbabwe Rhodesia Peace Talks
  13. Ireland / Lynch Resignation
  14. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Seizure
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Smith-Corona Typewriters.)
  16. Special Segment (A Cambodian Journey)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Eveready Batteries; Chevrolet Autos; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  18. E. Germany / USSR Withdrawal
  19. Good Night

December 6, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Libya / Embassy Attack
  4. Vance / Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Chevrolet Autos.)
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sunbeam Power Plus Mixmaster Mixer; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Cella Wines; Tote Umbrellas.)
  9. Economy
  10. Hufstedler / Education Secretary
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Canada Dry Mixers [Club Soda and Tonic Water]; West Bend Slo Cooker Plus; K Mart.)
  13. Special Assignment (Shah of Iran)
  14. Iranian Crisis
  15. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Blue Nun Wine; General Electric Go Dryer Hairdryer.)
  18. Texas / Nativity Scene
  19. Special Broadcast on Iran crisis announced. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: West Bend Slo Cooker Plus; Gallo Chardonnay Wine.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Libya / Embassy Attack
  6. (Commercial: Tote Umbrellas; Bulova Watches.)
  7. Economy
  8. Chrysler
  9. Georges Bank
  10. Three Mile Island
  11. Energy
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  13. Zimbabwe Rhodesia Peace Talks
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Miller Beer.)
  16. Scientology Trial
  17. Palmdale Bulge
  18. Campaign `80 / Bush Interview
  19. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Master Charge.)
  20. NATO Meeting
  21. Spain / Train Collision
  22. Iranian Crisis
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Libya / Embassy Attack
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oster Juice Extractor; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  7. NATO
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; First Alert Family Protection System; Totes Umbrellas.)
  10. Energy / Gasoline
  11. Economy
  12. Cruise Crash
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Chardonnay Wine; Ace Hardware; Sunbeam Groomer Razor.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Lillian Carter and Kennedy
  15. South Korea / President Chosen
  16. China, PR / Democracy Wall
  17. Mother Teresa
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Debeers Diamond Collection `80; K Mart; Audi 5000.)
  19. Dog Psychology
  20. Good Night

December 7, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Ford Autos; Blue Nun Wine.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Reopened
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Master Charge; Rolaids; K Mart; Amway Products.)
  8. Military Strike Force
  9. Campaign `80 / Carter and Kennedy
  10. (Commercial: West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper; First Alert Family Protection System; Sanka Coffee; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Economy
  12. Economy: Citibank Lowers Prime Rate
  13. (Commercial: Oster Personal Care Products; Chevrolet Autos.)
  14. NRC / Hendrie Replacement
  15. Near-Collision / Concorde and United States Air Force
  16. Special Broadcast on Iran crisis announced. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wine; K Mart.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. Zimbabwe Rhodesia / Interim Gov.
  8. Ireland / Prime Minister
  9. South Korea
  10. USSR / American Leaves
  11. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper.)
  12. NRC / Hendrie Replaced
  13. NATO
  14. Senate / Solar Systems
  15. Energy / Gasoline Rationing
  16. Economy
  17. Indiana / Pinto Trial
  18. Utah / Hotel Fire
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  21. Social Security System
  22. Economy
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway Products; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  4. Social Security System
  5. Economy
  6. NRC / Hendrie Replaced
  7. Energy / Gasoline Rationing
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Night of Olay; Porsche 924 and 924 Turbo.)
  10. NATO
  11. Cambodia
  12. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Reopened
  13. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  14. Ireland / Prime Minister
  15. France / Camel Cigarettes
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Typewriters; Fleischmann's Margarine; Oster Personal Care Products.)
  17. Special Segment (Trouble in the Caribbean)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Icy Hot Balm; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  19. Rodeo Drive
  20. Good Night

December 8, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Century 21 Realtors.)
  4. Iran Crisis / Tabriz / Economy
  5. Ted Kennedy Presidential Campaign
  6. (Commercial: Dodge Colt; Ben-Gay.)
  7. Republican Presidential Campaign / Arkansas
  8. 1980 Presidential Campaign / President Kooky Campaign Convention
  9. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers; Norelco Electric Razors.)
  10. Christmas / Electronic Toys and Games
  11. Peking / Poster Walls
  12. Comaneci
  13. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Motion Picture Star Trek
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

December 9, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: McCulloch Chain Saw; Rolaids.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Baker's Coconut; Alcoa; Blue Nun Wine.)
  6. Louisiana Gubernatorial Elections
  7. Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty
  8. NATO / Nuclear Weapons
  9. Nobel Prize / Mother Teresa
  10. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Sinex; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Sports / Horse Racing / Football
  12. Long Island Railroad Strike
  13. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Back of The Book / Clown School
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (Tehran, Iran); Bill Plante (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Electronic Learning Aids; Old Spice Products.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover / NATO / Nuclear Weapons
  5. (Commercial: Night of Olay; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  6. Louisiana Gubernatorial Election
  7. Reagan Presidential Campaign
  8. Home Construction Ind. / Materials Theft
  9. (Commercial: FTD; Tums.)
  10. Cambodia Relief / Iowa
  11. Nobel Prize / Sir Arthur Lewis
  12. Amnesty International / Human Rts.
  13. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Riunite Wine.)
  14. Senior Citizens / Disco
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

December 10, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran), Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois), Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance Companies; Chrysler Plymouth Tc3.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Special Assignment (The Shah)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance Companies; Sunbeam Power Plus Mixmaster Mixer; Clorets; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  8. Mother Teresa
  9. (Commercial: Ford Autos; The Travelers Insurance Companies; Oil of Olay; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  10. World Hunger / Cambodia
  11. Supreme Court / Labor Ruling
  12. Shell-Belridge Merger
  13. Antarctica Crash
  14. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance Companies; Chevrolet Autos.)
  15. Bishop Sheen Death
  16. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Texas Instruments Watches.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine; Amana Refrigerators.)
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. World Hunger
  8. Nobel Prizes / Mother Teresa
  9. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Miller Beer.)
  10. Kentucky / Beverly Hills Club Fire
  11. Supreme Court / Labor Ruling
  12. General Accounting Office / Domestic Oil
  13. Energy / Anderson
  14. Shell-Belridge Merger
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Eveready Batteries.)
  17. Louisiana / Gubernatorial Election
  18. Campaign `80
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chevrolet Autos; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine; Debeers Diamond Collection `80.)
  7. World Hunger
  8. Cambodia
  9. International Energy Agency
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Oil of Olay; Dodge Colt Hatchback and Mitsubishi.)
  11. Shell-Belridge Merger
  12. Energy / Anderson
  13. Silver
  14. Carter / Poll Results
  15. Long Island Railroad Strike
  16. Job Market
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Baker's Coconut; First Alert Family Protection System; VW Rabbit.)
  18. Bishop Sheen Death
  19. Mother Teresa
  20. Good Night

December 11, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Plymouth Champ.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; First Alert Family Protection System; Amway Products; Preparation H.)
  7. Missing Satellite
  8. Nuclear Plants / Illinois Accident
  9. San Diego / Nuclear Exposure
  10. Agent Orange
  11. Now / Carter
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oster Kitchen Center; Chevrolet Autos.)
  14. Special Assignment (Dutch Hostages)
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Most Cereal.)
  16. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper.)
  4. Afghanistan / USSR Troops
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Energy / Self-Sufficiency / Alaska
  7. Iowa / Carter
  8. Carter / Extra Christmas Holiday
  9. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Mitsubishi and Dodge Colt Hatchback.)
  10. Cleveland / School System
  11. Louisiana / Gubernatorial Election
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Inglenook Wines; Century 21 Realtors.)
  14. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  15. NATO
  16. Italy / Terrorists
  17. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Bayer Aspirin.)
  18. Missing Satellite
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Eveready Batteries.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: VW Rabbit; Bayer Aspirin; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  7. Missing Satellite
  8. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  9. Italy / Terrorists
  10. Libya-US Relations
  11. Onassis Divorce
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Smith-Corona Typewriter; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  14. Special Segment (Phnom Penh Awakens).
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Amway Products; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  16. Van Deerlin / Media Legis.
  17. Now / Carter
  18. American Federal Government Employees
  19. Computerized Politics
  20. Good Night

December 12, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Barry Serafin (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Defense Spending (US)
  3. NATO
  4. USSR Mission / Bombing
  5. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; General Electric Go Dryer Hairdryer.)
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Oster Egg Cooker; Andre Champagne; First Alert Family Protection System; K Mart.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Connally
  10. New Jersey / High School Vandals
  11. California / Fire
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Loctite Gluematic Pen; Wear-Ever Super Shooter [Cookie, Candy Squeezer]; Hanes Underwear; Debeers Diamond Collection `80.)
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Colombia / Earthquake
  16. Puerto Rico / Rubber Factory Fire
  17. (Commercial: Sunbeam Le Chef Food Processor; Canada Dry Mixers [Tonic Water and Club Soda].)
  18. Iranian Crisis / Louisa Kennedy Interview
  19. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Timberline and Windrift Colognes.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. USSR / Mission Bombing
  6. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; K Mart.)
  7. NATO
  8. Carter / Defense Budget
  9. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  10. House / Battered Families
  11. Campaign `80 / Connally
  12. San Francisco / Feinstein Victory
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Sunbeam Powerplus Mixmaster Mixer.)
  15. Colombia / Earthquake
  16. Rhodesia
  17. South Korea
  18. Puerto Rico / Oil Refinery Fire
  19. (Commercial: Givenchy Underdressings; Miller Beer.)
  20. Penguin Society
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis / Defense Spending (US)
  3. NATO
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Freedent Chewing Gum; Oster Egg Cooker)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. USSR / Mission Bombing
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Night of Olay; First Alert Family Protection System; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Connally
  10. Campaign `80 / Carter and Kennedy
  11. Comment (Carter)
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Maxwell House Coffee; Black and Decker Dustbuster Vacuum Cleaner.)
  14. Rhodesia
  15. South Korea
  16. South American / Earthquake
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Margarine; Samsonite Luggage; FTD.)
  18. Iranian Crisis
  19. Good Night

December 13, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray; General Elec. Food Processor.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Soave Bolla Wines; Chevrolet Autos; Vise-Grip Pliers; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  7. Energy / OPEC
  8. Energy / Mobil and Hess
  9. Auto Sales
  10. Economy / Gold Prices
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Dupont Silverstone Cookware; First Alert Family Protection System; Master Charge; Sanka Coffee.)
  13. House Ethics Committee / Wilson
  14. Taiwan Defense Treaty
  15. South Korea
  16. Philadelphia / Prisoner Incident
  17. (Commercial: Totes Umbrellas; Blue Nun Wine.)
  18. Timothy Christmas
  19. Washington, DC / National Christmas Tree / Hostages
  20. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Sunbeam Groomer Elec. Razor; Taylor's California Cellar Wines.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; Totes Umbrellas.)
  6. Energy / OPEC
  7. Economy: Gold Prices
  8. Carter / Women's Movement
  9. House Ethics Committee / Wilson
  10. Columbus, Ohio / Integration
  11. Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers [Club Soda and Tonic Water]; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  14. Taiwan Defense Treaty
  15. South Korea
  16. Brown / Senate Armed Services Committee
  17. South American / Earthquake
  18. Canada / Clark Government / Bilingualism
  19. North Carolina / Stay of Execution
  20. Hall Death
  21. (Commercial: Sylvania Super 10 Flip Flash; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  22. Senate / Asbestos Legis.
  23. Weather / Texas, Oklahoma, New England
  24. Hawaii / Pedicabs
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Audi 5000; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  4. Energy / Oil Prices
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Wear-Ever Elec. Supershooter (Candy, Cookie Decorator, Maker); K Mart.)
  7. Special Segment (Can Chrysler Make It?)
  8. Economy: Gold Prices
  9. (Commercial: Debeers Diamond Collection `80; Century 21 Realty; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  10. Taiwan Defense Treaty
  11. South American / Earthquake
  12. European Parliament
  13. Canada / Language Ruling
  14. Comment (Anderson Proposal)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dupont Silverstone Cookware; Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  16. Florida / For. Tourism
  17. Good Night

December 14, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Turkey / Americans Killed
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Oster Personal Care Products.)
  6. Energy / Windfall Profits
  7. Energy / Saudi Arabia
  8. Energy / Japan and Iran
  9. Economy
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper; Blue Nun Wine; Century 21 Realty; K Mart.)
  12. Campaign `80 / New Hampshire Primary / Kennedy
  13. Canada / Clark Government
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers [Club Soda and Tonic Water]; Amway Products; Hanes Underwear; Texas Instruments Learning Aids.)
  16. New York / Boxing Death
  17. Iranian Crisis / Drug Smuggling
  18. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medication; General Elect Go Dryer Hairdryer.)
  20. Star Trek The Motion Picture
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; K Mart.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Turkey / Americans Killed
  6. South American / Earthquake
  7. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Master Charge.)
  8. Canada / Clark Government
  9. Energy / Saudi Arabia
  10. Energy / Chevron
  11. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  12. Economy
  13. Long Island Railroad
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Brown Interview
  17. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Learning Aids; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  18. Wilmington L0 / Chavis
  19. Iranian Crisis
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Turkey / Americans Killed
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chevrolet Autos; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Kennedy and Carter
  6. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  7. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Oster Personal Care Products; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Rhodesia-US Relations
  11. Canada / Clark Government
  12. Economy
  13. Auto Sales
  14. Energy / Saudi Arabia
  15. Airlines / 1/2 Fare Coupons
  16. Columbus / Santa Sued
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Blue Nun Wine; Eveready Batteries.)
  18. Special Segment (The Dapsone Experiment)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sunbeam Groomer Razor; Loctite Gluematic Pen; Preparation H.)
  20. Blind Cheerleader
  21. Good Night

December 15, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover / World Court
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Alcoa; Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake.)
  6. Iran Crisis / Opinion Polls
  7. (Commercial: Ace Hardware Stores; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Upcoming Items; Preparation H.)
  8. Rhodesia / United States Economy Sanctions
  9. Turkey / Terrorists
  10. Oil Tank Explosion
  11. (Commercial: Polident; Duration; Upcoming Item; Blue Nun Wine.)
  12. Sports / Football / Basketball
  13. Iran / Hostages / Christmas Cards
  14. Good Night

December 16, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  3. (Commercial: Beneficial Finance System; McCulloch Chain Saws.)
  4. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  5. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Blue Nun Wine; Oil of Olay; Sinex.)
  6. OPEC Conference
  7. Rhodesia / Brit. Prime Minister Thatcher's United States Visit / IRA
  8. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Sanka Coffee; General Motors.)
  9. Sports / Football / Cancer Victims
  10. Long Island Railroad Strike / The Who Concert
  11. (Commercial: Totes Boots; Rolaids.)
  12. Iran Crisis / National Unity Day / Hostages
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Singer Sewing Machines.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Alcoa Aluminum; Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware.)
  6. Energy / OPEC
  7. Saudi Arabia / Arms Purchases
  8. Northern Ireland / British Soldiers Killed
  9. North Sea / Rescue
  10. England / Churchill Scandal
  11. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fleischmann's Margarine; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  12. Sports: Football / Hockey
  13. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Mellow Roast Coffee; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.)
  14. Iranian Crisis
  15. Good Night

December 17, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Hostages / News Reporters
  3. (Commercial: Shake N' Bake; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Iranian Crisis / USSR
  5. England / Rhodesia Talks
  6. Thatcher / Iran
  7. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  8. Energy / OPEC Meeting
  9. Chicago / Rapid Transit Strike
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Canon Cameras; Excedrin P.M.; Night of Olay.)
  12. Thatcher Interview
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Sylvania Blue Dot Flash; Century 21 Realty; Bayer Aspirin; Chrysler-Plymouth Autos.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Bush
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Samsonite Luggage; Texas Instruments Watches.)
  18. Handel's Messiah
  19. Iranian Crisis
  20. Special Broadcast Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Thatcher / Washington, DC Visit
  4. Rhodesia / Ceasefire
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. (Commercial: Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine; Charlie Perfume.)
  7. Israel / Abortion
  8. OPEC / Venezuela Meeting
  9. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  10. Energy / Gasoline
  11. Energy / Pipeline
  12. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; Miller Beer.
  13. Chicago / Transit Strike
  14. IRS
  15. Health Insurance
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sylvania Blue Dot Flash; Riunite Wines.)
  18. Carter / Polls
  19. Arizona / Plane Crash
  20. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. Iranian Crisis
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Energy / OPEC
  3. Rhodesia / Ceasefire
  4. Thatcher / Washington, DC Visit
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Emeraude Perfume.)
  9. Special Segment (The Appearance of Wrongdoing)
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Debeers Diamond Collection `80; Ben-Gay.)
  12. Chicago / Transit Strike
  13. Synanon
  14. Strauss
  15. Bighorn Sheep
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Eveready Batteries.)
  17. Huntington, West Virginia / Silent City
  18. Good Night

December 18, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Clorets.)
  4. Economy
  5. Kennedy / Udall Endorsement
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: American Tourister Luggage; Texas Instruments Learning Aides; Ford Mustang; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  8. Chrysler
  9. Energy / OPEC Meeting / Price Incrs.
  10. Georges Bank
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Excedrin P.M.; Chrysler-Plymouth; McCulloch Chain Saws.)
  13. Garwood Trial
  14. NW / Flooding
  15. Australia / Brush Fires
  16. Canada / Trudeau
  17. Pope / Heresy Verdict
  18. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Amway Products; Andre Champagne.)
  20. Denver / Nativity Scene
  21. Iranian Crisis
  22. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; VW Rabbit.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Palestinian Guerrilla Extradited
  6. Panama / Shah
  7. Iranian Crisis
  8. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Miller Beer.)
  9. Energy / Gasoline / OPEC
  10. Georges Bank
  11. Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  14. Canada / Trudeau
  15. England / Rhodesian Peace Settlement
  16. New Mexico / Basketball Coach
  17. Chrysler
  18. Chicago / Transit Strike
  19. (Commercial: Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine; Sylvania Blue Dot Flash.)
  20. Chrysler / Correction
  21. Theologian / Removal
  22. Denver / Nativity Scene
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Freedent Chewing Gum; VW Rabbit.)
  4. Energy / OPEC
  5. Energy / Windfall Profits Legis.
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Sanka Coffee; Bulova Watches.)
  8. Chrysler
  9. Economy
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Amway Products; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  12. Kennedy / Udall Endorsement
  13. Theologian / Removed
  14. Garwood Trial
  15. Chicago-Cleveland / Photo Correction
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Debeers Diamond Collection `80; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Syrup; Nuance Perfume.)
  17. Comment (Gasoline Prices)
  18. Good Night

December 19, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; Excedrin P.M.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Vise-Grip; Debeers Diamond Collection `80; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Totes Umbrellas.)
  7. OPEC
  8. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  9. Energy / Price Hikes
  10. Chicago / Strikes
  11. Food Labeling
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Riunite Wines; First Alert Smoke Alarms; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; American Tourister Luggage.)
  14. Chrysler
  15. International Economy
  16. Gold Price / Prospecting
  17. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Dristan.)
  18. Iranian Crisis
  19. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. OPEC / Energy
  4. (Commercial: Paul Masson Wines and Champagne; Texas Instruments Watches.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Sweden / Zaire Ambassador
  7. Egypt-Israel Relations
  8. (Commercial: Charlie Perfume; Century 21 Realty.)
  9. Chrysler
  10. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  11. Food Labeling
  12. Rockefeller / Retirement
  13. China, PR / Ali Visit
  14. Kueng / Vatican Defiance
  15. (Commercial: Andre Champagnes; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  16. Medicaid-Medicare
  17. Energy / Coal Conversion
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Sylvania Blue Dot Flash; VW Rabbit.)
  20. Antarctica
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Chrysler
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Debeer's Diamond Collection `80.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  7. OPEC
  8. Economy / Gold
  9. Children's Television
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; First Alert Family Protection System; Emeraude Perfume.)
  11. Chicago / Strikes
  12. Garwood Trial
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Totes Umbrellas; Correctol Laxative; VW Rabbit.)
  14. Special Segment (The Selling of George Bush)
  15. Good Night

December 20, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. OPEC / Prices
  4. Windfall Profits Tax / Energy / Campaign `80
  5. Gasoline
  6. Upcoming Items
  7. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Excedrin P.M.)
  8. Iran Crisis
  9. Shah / Panama
  10. Shah / Mexico
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; Canada Dry Mixers; Diamond Collection `80, Debeers; Mennen Skin Bracer.)
  13. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Chicago
  14. Hooker Chem Co. / Love Canal
  15. Marijuana Cache
  16. Stock Market Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Watches; Century 21 Realtors; Sylvania Flash Bulbs; Brim Coffee.)
  18. South Korea / Economy
  19. Mountbatten Memorial
  20. (Commercial: Geritol; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  21. Baby Boy / Funeral
  22. Special Broadcast on Iran Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. OPEC Conference
  4. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Swifts Butterball Turkey.)
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Rhodesia Ceasefire
  7. South Korea / Kim Conviction
  8. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Tums.)
  9. Congress / Windfall Profits Tax / Chrysler Bail-Out
  10. Chicago Washington, DC-10 Crash
  11. Chicago Transit Strike
  12. Hooker Chem. / Waste Dumping
  13. Balance of Payments / Stock Market Reports
  14. (Commercial: VW Rabbit; Miller Beer.)
  15. Kennedy Campaign / Charter Costs / Carter Campaign
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  17. Controversial Christmas Card
  18. Denver, Colorado / ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) First Amendment Lawsuits
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Oil Industry / Windfall Profits Tax
  3. OPEC Conference
  4. Chrysler Corp. / Federal Aid
  5. Balance of Payments
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Family Protection System; Baker's Angel Flake Coconut.)
  7. Iran Crisis
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Black and Decker Workmate; Eveready Batteries.)
  10. Chicago Washington, DC-10 Crash
  11. Artificial Sweeteners / Cancer
  12. Hooker Chem. Co. and Olan Corp. / Waste Dumping
  13. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Senate Armed Services Committee
  14. Commentary: OPEC
  15. Kennedy Campaign / Charter Costs
  16. Gold Prices
  17. (Commercial: Blue Nun Wine; Skin Bracer; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  18. Special Segment: Shuttle Trouble
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth; Amana Refrigerators; VW; Rabbit.)
  20. IRA / Prince Charles
  21. Good Night

December 21, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis / United Nations Sanctions Effort
  3. (Commercial: Vicks 44D Cough Medicine; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Iran / Briefings
  5. Iran / Hostage Trials
  6. Iran / Shah's Return
  7. Shah / Panama
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; First Alert Alarm System; Old Spice Cosmetics For Men; Canada Dry Mixers.)
  10. Inflation
  11. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Blame
  12. Chrysler Loan
  13. General Motors / Price Increase
  14. Chicago / Teacher Pay
  15. Stock Market Report / Additions
  16. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Hickory Farms Products; Amway; Andre Wines.)
  17. Rhodesia / Ceasefire
  18. USSR / Afghanistan
  19. Economy / Gold
  20. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  21. Hostage Memorial / Washington, DC
  22. Special Broadcast on Iran crisis announced. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / United Nations Sanction Appeal
  3. Iran / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  4. Iran / Loan Default
  5. Upcoming Items
  6. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Oil of Olay.)
  7. USSR / Iran / Sanctions
  8. Iran / Hostages / Clergy
  9. Iran / United States Navy
  10. Campaign `80 / Briefings / Iran
  11. Iran / Lincoln Memorial Gathering
  12. CBS Special
  13. (Commercial: Charlie Perfume; Butterball Turkey.)
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Brezhnev
  16. San Salvador
  17. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Amana Radarange Ovens.)
  18. Chrysler Loan
  19. Klutznick Approval
  20. Charity Fraud
  21. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Blame
  22. Civil Aeronautics Board / Fares
  23. Wheat Production
  24. Consumer Prices
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  27. Christmas Shopping
  28. Good Night
  29. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / United Nations Sanctions Appeal
  3. Iran / Baluchistan
  4. Washington, DC Service / Hostages / Christmas
  5. Mail / Hostages
  6. Upcoming Items
  7. (Commercial: Diamond Collection `80 Debeers; Blue Nun Wine.)
  8. OPEC
  9. Cost of Living
  10. Gold / South Africa
  11. Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Amway; Eveready Batteries; Sanka Coffee.)
  13. Rhodesia
  14. USSR / Afghanistan
  15. South Korea
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; First Alert Alarm Systems; Coty's Nuance Perfume.)
  18. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Blame
  19. Klutznick
  20. Upcoming Item
  21. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  22. Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
  23. Good Night

December 22, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages / Clergy / Sanctions
  3. Hostages / Mail
  4. Iran / Baluchistan
  5. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers; Ben-Gay.)
  6. Fuel
  7. Chrysler / Loan
  8. Winter Weather
  9. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Dristan Nasal Spray.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Brown
  11. Campaign `80 / Haig
  12. Pan Am / National Airlines
  13. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Tums.)
  14. Loff Release
  15. Israeli Cartoon / Adam and Eve
  16. Assassination / Bombing / Armenians / Turkey
  17. Rhodesia
  18. USSR / Afghanistan
  19. Lottery Winner
  20. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; Brim Coffee.)
  21. Dream Creator
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages / Clergy / Christmas
  3. Iran / United States / USSR
  4. Iran Diary / Sanctions
  5. Iran / Baluchistan
  6. Pope / Iran
  7. (Commercial: Dristan Nasal Spray; Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance Company.)
  8. Oil Controls / Gasoline Tax
  9. Pan Am-National Merger / Air Fares
  10. Economy / Christmas Sales
  11. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Alcoa; Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee.)
  12. Rhodesia
  13. Venice / Flood
  14. Ali / Refugees
  15. (Commercial: Blue Nun Wine; VW Rabbit; Upcoming Item; Hickory Farms Products.)
  16. Sports: Hockey / Football / Impersonator
  17. Upcoming Item Announced (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Wrigley's Freedent Gum; Ben-Gay Rub; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  19. Christmas / Scavenger Arrest

December 23, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Blue Nun Wine.)
  4. Iran / Baluchistan
  5. Iran / Ad / Shah Family Action
  6. Campaign `80 / Carter
  7. (Commercial: Canada Dry Mixers; Old Spice; Vick's Sinex; "Gift of Love" Television Show.)
  8. Uranium Loss
  9. Nuclear Plants / Earthquakes / Diablo Canyon
  10. Cigarette Smoking
  11. Zanuck Death
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; ABC Television Shows Three's Company, "Taxi", and "Eight Is Enough"; Rolaids.)
  13. Sports / Pro Football / Olympics
  14. Lottery Win / Spain
  15. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; ABC News Specials Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage.")
  16. Back of The Book (Christmas Spirit)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York)
  2. Iran Crisis / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Chrysler Plymouth; First Alert.)
  4. Iran / Baluchistan / Pahlevi Ad
  5. (Commercial: Dristan; Texas Instruments.)
  6. Erwin, Tennessee / Uranium Loss
  7. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Connally
  8. Airline Industry / Financial Troubles
  9. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Fasteeth.)
  10. Zanuck Death
  11. Guggenheim Death
  12. Turkey / Plane Crash
  13. (Commercial: Grecian Formula; Canada Dry.)
  14. Dolls / Cronk
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

December 24, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis / Christmas
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Plymouth T-C 3.)
  4. Shah / Panama
  5. Iran Crisis / United States / USSR
  6. Agee / Iran
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Complete Denture Cleanser; Gallo Wines; ABC Sports.)
  9. Christmas Mass
  10. Bethlehem / Christmas
  11. Thatcher / Northern Ireland Visit
  12. Economy / Gold
  13. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; ABC Television Shows "Happy Days","Angie","Three's Company", "Taxi","Hart To Hart"; ABC News Special "Iran Crisis America Held Hostage.")
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Auto Industry / Credit Buying
  16. Weather / Abominable Snowman
  17. Stock Market Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Eight Is Enough; Winter Olympics Contribution Solicitation.)
  19. Iran Crisis / Letters / Pope's United States Visit / Christmas
  20. Merry Christmas. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran / United Nations Sanctions
  4. Iran / Panama / Shah
  5. (Commercial: Cotylenol; Preparation H.)
  6. Kennedy Briefing / Campaign `80
  7. United States / Iran / Reaction
  8. Agee / Passport Cancellation
  9. Rhodesia
  10. Thatcher / Northern Ireland Visit
  11. (Commercial: Tums; Vicks Formula 44-D Cough Medicine.)
  12. Weather / Snowstorm
  13. Florida Tourist
  14. Carter Nephew Release
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Grecian Formula 16.)
  17. Bethlehem Christmas / Rome
  18. Cambodia
  19. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Sanka Coffee.)
  20. Christmas Gifts
  21. Alternative Christmas
  22. On The Road (Christmas At Williamsburg)
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Christmas
  3. Iran Crisis / Baluchistan Disturbances
  4. Iran / Laingen
  5. Upcoming Items
  6. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; IBM Photocopiers.)
  7. Bethlehem / Vatican / Christmas
  8. Christmas / Federal Employees
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Nytol; International Harvester Scout Auto.)
  11. Special Segment (The 1970S and 1980S)
  12. Economy / Gold (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Sanka Coffee; American Gas Association)
  14. Decision `80
  15. Auto Industry
  16. Gold Jewelry
  17. Rhodesia
  18. Poll Activist / China, PR
  19. Abominable Snowman
  20. (Commercial: Alcoa; Wrigley's Freedent Gum; Contact.)
  21. Comment (Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh)
  22. Sabta Claus said En Route. Good Night

December 25, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Amway Corp.)
  4. Lindblad Explorer Shipwreck
  5. Rocky Mt. National Park Airplane Crash
  6. Cambodia / Refugee Supplies
  7. Venezuela / Oil Price Hike
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Polident; Sanka Coffee; ABC Television Shows Three's Company","Taxi", "Hart To Hart"; ABC Sports.)
  10. Christmas / Bethlehem / Vatican
  11. (Commercial: ABC Winter Olympics Coverage; American Cancer Society; ABC Television Shows "Eight Is Enough", "Barney Miller", "Soap", and "20/20".)
  12. Spanish Christmas Lottery
  13. (Commercial: 1980 Winter Olympics; ABC Television Special Poster Care: Nobody's Children.")
  14. Iran / United States Embassy Takeover
  15. Good Night
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories Incorporated; Contac Junior)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Dutschke Death
  6. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Eveready Batteries.)
  7. Weather Reports
  8. British Columbia Shipwreck
  9. Joan Blondell Death
  10. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Tums.)
  11. Papal Christmas Message
  12. Iran Crisis / Hostages and Families
  13. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Static Guard.)
  14. Shorts: Fire / Santa Claus / Hospital / Aid / Bank Robbery
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

December 26, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Khomeini
  3. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance, Corp.; Dentu-Creme.)
  4. United States / USSR / Afghanistan
  5. USSR / Cambodia
  6. Special On Iran Announced
  7. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance Corp.; Hickory Farms Products; Bayer Aspirin; Ford Thunderbird.)
  8. Campaign `80 / John Connally
  9. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  10. (Commercial: Clorets; The Travelers Insurance Corp.; Sanka Coffee; Baker's Coconut.)
  11. Rhodesia
  12. Earthquake / Scotland
  13. Econ / Gold
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids; The Travelers Insurance Corp.)
  15. Small Ranch
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; California Iceberg Lettuce.)
  4. Iran Crisis / Hostages
  5. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Dentu-Creme.)
  6. Rhodesia
  7. Turkey / Political Violence
  8. British Columbia Shipwreck
  9. Great Britain Earthquake
  10. (Commercial: Heet Analgesic; Maalox Liquid and Maalox Plus.)
  11. Hillside Strangler
  12. Economy / Stock Market Reports
  13. Featherless Chickens
  14. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  15. Raoul Wallenberg
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Hansen / Iran
  4. Iran Diary
  5. Iran / Khomeini
  6. Upcoming Items
  7. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Maalox and Maalox Plus.)
  8. Rhodesia
  9. Afghanistan / USSR
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; VW Rabbit; Kitchenaid Dishwasher.)
  12. Coal
  13. Campaign `80 / Brown / Cambodia
  14. Beef Prices
  15. Gold
  16. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; International Harvester Scout Auto; Bayer Aspirin.)
  17. Kansas City Firemen
  18. Chicago / Schools
  19. Alex. Haig
  20. Comment (Iran / Holy War)
  21. Zaire / Money
  22. Upcoming Item
  23. (Commercial: Baker's Coconut; Alcoa; Aspercreme For Arthritis.)
  24. Special Segment (1980S Working)
  25. Good Night

December 27, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR Takeover / Iran Crisis
  3. Iranian Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Gallo Wines.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Spray `N Wash; General Motors.)
  8. Rapid Deployment Force
  9. Weizman / Washington, DC Visit
  10. San Clemente
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Baker's Coconut; Sanka Coffee; Tylenol.)
  13. Nuclear Plants / Safety
  14. Presley Death Investigation
  15. Kansas City / Firefighters' Strike
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Static Guard.)
  18. Iranian Crisis
  19. Special Broadcast Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Afghanistan Coup
  3. (Commercial: Riunite Wines; Sears Paints.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Rhodesia
  6. (Commercial: VW Rabbit; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Candidates
  8. Kansas City / Firefighters Strike
  9. Nuclear Plants / Safety
  10. Crime
  11. (Commercial: International Scout; Playtex Bras.)
  12. Capsized Freighter
  13. Leavitt Sinking
  14. Airline Deregulation
  15. Economy / Gold
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Dodge 024 Coupe; Miller Lite Beer.)
  18. Peter Pan
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1979
  1. Afghanistan Coup
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chrysler Autos; Anacin.)
  3. Iranian Crisis
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus; IBM Office System 6; VW Rabbit.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Connally
  7. Capsized Freighter
  8. Leavitt Sinking
  9. Weizman / Washington, DC Visit
  10. Comment (Afghanistan)
  11. Crime
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Sanka Coffee; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  14. Special Segment (The 1980S: Minorities)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Tylenol.)
  16. Zanuck Death
  17. Good Night

December 28, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Afghanistan Coup
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  6. Special Iranian Broadcast Announced
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Undie L'Eggs Pantyhose; Amway Products; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  9. Economy
  10. Economy: Oil Prices
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Static Guard; Tylenol; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Great Britain / Weather
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  18. Atlantic City / Police
  19. Kansas City / Firefighters
  20. Ohio / Steel Plant Closing
  21. Louisiana / Labor Settlement
  22. Iranian Crisis
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran and Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid; Contac.)
  6. Nixon / Milk Fund Scandal
  7. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy
  8. South Carolina / Jail Fire
  9. Atlantic City
  10. San Diego / Air Safety
  11. Energy / Oil
  12. General Motors-UAW
  13. Economy
  14. Auto Sales
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Taylor Champagne; Eveready Batteries.)
  17. Rhodesia
  18. Scotland / Iona Purchase
  19. Dooley
  20. (Commercial: VW Rabbit; Miller Beer.)
  21. 1069
  22. Decades
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Iranian Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tylenol; Ben-Gay.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Energy / Oil Prices
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Unisom Sleeping Aid; VW Rabbit; Preparation H.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  10. Nixon / Milk Scandal
  11. Kansas City / Firefighters
  12. Cleveland / Teachers Strike
  13. 1069
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM 6670 System; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  15. Special Segment (The 1980S: Helping Nature)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Sanka Coffee; Baker's Coconut.)
  17. Weather / Colorado / New England
  18. Good Night

December 29, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1979
  1. Introduction Ed Bradley (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes; Anacin.)
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Rhodesia
  7. (Commercial: IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Tums.)
  8. East Chicago, Indiana, Carbon Monoxide Leak / Chicago, Illinois, Apartment House Fires
  9. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  10. Seattle Jobless
  11. (Commercial: Wheat Chex, Rice Chex and Corn Chex Cereals; Andre Champagne.)
  12. $25 Savings Bond
  13. Federal Aviation Administration / Boeing 747
  14. (Commercial: Bausch and Lomb Saline Solution and Contac Lense Cleaner; Pizza-Hut.)
  15. Iran Crisis / Hostage Christmas Film
  16. Iran Crisis / Washington, DC Sing-Out
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

December 30, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; ABC Television Shows Mork and Mindy and "Superdome.")
  4. Afghanistan
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sominex; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; ABC Television Show "Laverne and Shirley.")
  6. Houston Theft / Black Market
  7. Energy / Oil Prices
  8. Rhodesia
  9. (Commercial: Publishers' Clearing House Sweepstakes; Rolaids; Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America; 1980 Winter Olympics.)
  10. Sports / Football / Skiing
  11. Kansas City Firefighters Sick-Out / Hitchcock Knighting
  12. (Commercial: New Years Rockin' Eve 1980, Happy Days, Angie, Three's Company, and Taxi" Television Shows.)
  13. Back of The Book
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Khomeini: Time Man of The Year
  3. (Commercial: Volkswagen Dasher; Upcoming Item; Freedent Gum.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Iran Diary
  6. (Commercial: IBM Series 3 Copier; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion; Upcoming Item; "Going In Style" Motion Picture.)
  7. Rhodesia
  8. Energy / Oil Prices
  9. Hebert Death
  10. Hitchcock Knighting
  11. United States Census Bureau
  12. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance; Publishers' Clearing House Sweepstakes; Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip.)
  13. Sports / Football / Hockey / Marathon Running
  14. (Commercial: Going In Style Motion Picture; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Upcoming Item; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  15. James Bronson Adoption
  16. Good Night

December 31, 1979

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Barry Serafin (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran and Afghanistan / Carter Interview
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Total Cereal.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  6. Economy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Publishers' Clearing House Sweepstakes; International Scout.)
  9. Iranian Crisis
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Geritol.)
  12. Rodgers Death
  13. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza.)
  14. The 1970S
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Sadat Interview
  3. (Commercial: IBM Series 3 Copier; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. (Commercial: International Harvester Scout Auto.)
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  8. Larouche / FEC
  9. Liars Club
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  13. Sadat Interview
  14. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus; IBM Office System 6.)
  15. Rodgers Death
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items Listed; Chevrolet Chevette; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: ITT; International Harvester Scout Auto.)
  7. Afghanistan
  8. Israel-US Relations / Weizman
  9. Rhodesia
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; VW Rabbit; Nivea Lotion.)
  12. Barges
  13. Sierra Railroad
  14. 1980
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Am Gas Association; Ben-Gay; Amway Products.)
  16. Rodgers Death
  17. Good Night

Specials

• December 03, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 30 [23:49:30 - 24:07:10]
• December 03, 1979 - NBC Special - Crisis In Iran: Where We Go From Here? [22:30:00 - 22:58:50]
• December 05, 1979 - PBS Special - The Dick Cavett Show [22:09:00 - 23:06:00]
• December 07, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 34 [22:30:00 - 22:58:40]
• December 07, 1979 - CBS Special - Iran: A Week of Tumult [22:30:00 - 23:04:00]
• December 10, 1979 - NBC Special - Hostage! The First TV Interview - A Reaction [23:00:00 - 23:58:40]
• December 11, 1979 - PBS Special - Two Sides of SALT II [19:30:00 - 21:00:00]
• December 19, 1979 - CBS Special - Your Turn [23:00:00 - 23:30:10]
• December 21, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter Statement Re: UN Economic Sanctions Against Iran [15:00:20 - 15:07:30]
• December 21, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 48 [22:30:50 - 22:46:30]
• December 21, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter Statement Re: United Nations Economic Sanctions Against Iran [15:00:10 - 15:09:20]
• December 21, 1979 - CBS Special - Iran: A Call For Sanctions [22:30:00 - 23:01:00]
• December 21, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter Statement Re: UN Economic Sanctions Against Iran [15:00:00 - 15:10:00]
• December 21, 1979 - PBS Special - Wall Street Week [21:30:00 - 22:30:00]
• December 26, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 53 [22:30:00 - 22:45:10]
• December 26, 1979 - CBS Special - Tehran: The Night After Christmas [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• December 26, 1979 - NBC Special - White Paper: The American Presidency [20:30:00 - 21:58:10]
• December 27, 1979 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage - Day 54 [22:30:00 - 22:53:00]
• December 27, 1979 - PBS Special - Direction '79: Perceptions of a Changing America [13:00:00 - 14:00:00]
• December 28, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter Statement (Analysis) [15:34:40 - 15:39:00]
• December 28, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter Statement (Analysis) [15:34:40 - 15:36:10]
• December 28, 1979 - CBS Special - American Dream, American Nightmare...The Seventies (Part I) [21:00:40 - 22:01:10]
• December 28, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter Statement Re: UN Economic Sanctions Against Iran And USSR Invasion of Afghanistan [15:31:00 - 15:36:40]
• December 29, 1979 - CBS Special - American Dream, American Nightmare...The Seventies (Part II) [21:00:30 - 22:00:20]
• December 30, 1979 - ABC Special - Infinite Horizons: Space Beyond Apollo [18:00:00 - 18:56:10]
• December 31, 1979 - CBS Special - The Hostages At Christmas [21:00:40 - 21:30:30]
• December 31, 1979 - NBC Special - Crisis In Iran: The Hostage Christmas [22:30:00 - 23:01:40]

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