February 1979 Broadcast Index
Evening News
February 1, 1979
February 2, 1979
February 3, 1979
February 4, 1979
February 5, 1979
February 6, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 6, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- Farmer Protests
- Moore Prison Escape / Ford Assassination Attempt
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Complete Denture Cleanser; Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
- Carter / Thai Prime Minister Visit
- Teng Visit
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol; Triscuits; Buick Riviera; Natural Light Beer.)
- Closeup (Med. Costs)
- Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Bufferin; Wheaties Cereal; Sony Betamax.)
- Bridge Destruction
- General Services Administration Corruption
- (Commercial: Sears; Pepto-Bismol.)
- Economy / Administration Officials' Outlook / Kahn Interview
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 6, 1979
- Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
- Iran
- (Commercial: GTE; Ford Granada.)
- Farmer Protests
- Billy Carter / Federal Probe of Finances
- (Commercial: IBM.)
- US-China, PR Relations / Taiwan Issue / Teng Visit
- Carter / Thai Prime Minister Visit
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; GTE; American Express Traveler's Cheques.)
- United States Oil and Natural Gas Supply / Iran / Mexico
- Moore Escape Attempt
- US-China, PR Relations / Senate Hearings
- Niagara, New York, Chemical Dump Problems
- Hospital Costs / Blue Cross-Blue Shield
- Urban Loan Program
- Securities and Exchange Commission / E.F. Hutton Co.
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol; Shell Oil Company.)
- Musical Judge
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 6, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Jessica Savitch (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- Moore Escape Attempt
- Farmer Protests
- (Commercial: Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; Doan's Pills.)
- Iran
- US-China, PR Relations / Teng Visit / Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Carter / Thai Prime Minister Visit
- Alaska Land Controversy
- Mental Health / Mrs. Carter's Cong. Testimony
- Kidnapping Incident
- (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol; Buick Riviera; Stock Market Report Excedrin P.M.; Sears.)
- Segment 3 (The Mob and The Movies)
- (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Hamilton Beach Popcorn Poppers; Upcoming Item; Magnavox Appliances.)
- Briefly: Youth Vols. / Britain Pol. / New Orleans / B. Carter
- Army's Restructured Meat
- Good Night
February 7, 1979
February 8, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 8, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- US-China, PR Rel. / Woodcock / Taiwan Security Issue
- China, PR / Vietnam and USSR
- (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Chevy Trucks.)
- Iran / Oil Halt Effects / Political Developments
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- US-Nicaragua Rel.
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Clorets; Litton Microwave Ovens; Bell Telephone System; Bufferin.)
- Health / Cancer and Discrimination / Leukemia / Naples Mystery Disease
- Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report Additions
- (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol; Honeywell Smoke Detectors; Wonder Bond Glue; Lanacane Analgesic.)
- Closeup (Med. Costs)
- Economy: Gold Price
- (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Elvis Television Movie.)
- Wage-Price Controls Issue
- Alcohol Use and Pregnancy
- Jones and Peoples Temple / Will
- Brooklyn Pier Fire
- Philadelphia City Council Brawl
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 8, 1979
- Iran
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- (Commercial: Tums; Sony Televisions.)
- Carter / Administration Officials' Public Statements
- Justice Department / ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) Official's Case
- US-Nicaragua Rel.
- (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Jaguars.)
- Students' Social Security Payments Controversy
- Lettuce Strike
- Airport Official vs. Krishna Members
- (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Green Giant Foods.)
- US-China, PR Rel. / Taiwan / Woodcock
- China, PR-USSR Rel. / Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
- Health / Naples Mystery Disease / Leukemia
- Economy
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Miller Beer; Roman Meal Products.)
- Rockefeller Death Controversy
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 8, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Jessica Savitch (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- Carter / Poll Results
- US-Nicaragua Rel.
- US-China, PR Rel. / Woodcock
- Iran
- USSR Computer Sale
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Heet Analgesic.)
- Alcohol Use and Pregnancy / Government Warning Program
- Lettuce Strike
- Army / Spanish Speaking Troops
- Mississippi Juvenile Armed Robbery Sentencing Case
- Brooklyn Waterfront Fire
- Billy Carter / Justice Department
- (Commercial: Honeywell Smoke Detectors; Sambo's Restaurants; Stock Market Report, Bufferin; Roman Meal Products.)
- Segment 3 (The Vietnam Legacy)
- (Commercial: Birds Eye Foods; Top Choice Dog Food; Upcoming Item; Pond's Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion and Pond's Bath Oil Beads.)
- Briefly: ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) / Jones / Vienna Fire / Smoking
- London Without The Times
- Good Night
February 9, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 9, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Howard K. Smith Comment; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- Econ, / Wholesale Prices / Farmer Protests
- (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee.)
- Iran
- USSR -China, PR Relations / Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol; Bell Telephone System; Firestone Tires.)
- Closeup (Med. Costs)
- Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: True Value Hardware Stores; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Formula 44D Cough Medication; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
- Rockefeller Death
- New Orleans Police Strike
- Hypnosis / Florida College Prof.
- Flood Trial / Jury Tampering Probe
- Fast Food and Nutrition
- (Commercial: Honeywell Smoke Detectors; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
- Commentary (Union Demands)
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 9, 1979
- Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
- Economy / Wholesale Prices
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Buick Riviera.)
- Iran
- China, PR / United States and Taiwan Issue / USSR and Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
- Stennis / Draft Reinstatement Call
- (Commercial: Safeco Insurance.)
- Nuclear Power Plant Safety
- Chemical Dump At Niagara, New York
- Tuberculosis
- (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
- Federal Election Commission / Carter 1976 Campaign Committee Charges
- Campaign `80 / Dole Probability / Brown
- Rockefeller Will
- Flood Trial Probe
- Tate Death
- (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Miller Lite Beer.)
- Washington, DC Farmer Protests / Effects
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 9, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Jessica Savitch (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- Economy / Wholesale Prices
- Iran / Oil Supplies / Gold Prices
- (Commercial: The Gallery of Homes Real Estate Brokers; Sambo's Restaurants.)
- Iran
- Rockefeller Will
- Flood Trial Probe
- NBC Network Fraud Investigation
- New Orleans Police Strike
- Fast Food and Nutrition
- (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; Rolaids; Stock Market Report; Magnavox Appliances; Ben-Gay Analgesic.)
- Segment 3 (The Television Sweeps)
- (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Upcoming Item; Correctol Laxative.)
- Briefly: Draft / Brown / Starving Animals / Hypnosis
- Washington, DC Farmer Protests
- Good Night
February 10, 1979
February 11, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 11, 1979
- Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
- Iran Developments
- Iran / Oil
- Egypt-Israel Peace Talks
- (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Vick's Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
- Preview / Carter Mexican Trip
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Snickers Candy Bar; Maxwell House Coffee; Karastan Carpets; Absorbine Junior)
- Sports: Basketball / Hockey / Tennis / Boxing / Volleyball
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ABC Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Three's Company, Taxi, Eight Is Enough, Charlie's Angels, Vegas, ABC Sports", & "Good Morning America" television shows.)
- Back of Book / Carolyn Wyeth
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Litton Microwave Ovens; Miller Beer.)
- Insiders
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 11, 1979
- Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
- Iran Developments
- (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Top Choice Dog Food.)
- Iran Oil
- Iran Developments / History
- Persian Gulf / Brown Trip
- Comment (Iran)
- (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Riunite Wines.)
- United Farm Workers Strike
- 1980 Presidential Election / Conservatives
- (Commercial: ITT; Tums Antacid.)
- Egypt-Israel Peace Talks
- Weather
- (Commercial: True Value Hardware Stores; Ponds Cosmetics.)
- Sports: Auto Racing / Women's Basketball
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 11, 1979
- Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
- Iran
- (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Nestle's Souptime Soup; Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16.)
- Sports: Basketball / Boxing / Tennis / Skating
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Pond's Cream and Cocoa Butter.)
- Iran
- Good Night
February 12, 1979
February 13, 1979
February 14, 1979
February 15, 1979
February 16, 1979
February 17, 1979
February 18, 1979
February 19, 1979
February 20, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 20, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago,Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- Carter / Foreign Policy Speech
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
- Mideast / Peace Talks
- Iran
- Northern Ireland / Mass Murder Trial Ends
- Dues Funeral
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Karastan Carpets; Pepto-Bismol; Final Net Hairspray; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
- Harris Poll / Discrimination
- Amtrak Fare Incr.
- Closeup (Cash, Colleges and Corruption)
- 1978 Oscar Nominees Listed
- (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Revlon Cosmetics; Good Morning America" Television Show; Old Spice.)
- Maldive Island Pirate Incident
- Future Energy Needs
- Weather
- Iran / Perot and Prison Break
- Oscar Nominations: Best Actress, Actor Listed
- (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Shell Oil Company.)
- Carter Portrait
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 20, 1979
- Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- Carter / Foreign Policy Speech
- (Commercial: GTE; Miller Beer.)
- Iran
- Dubs Funeral
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- (Commercial: Safeco Insurance.)
- Weather
- General Services Administration Probe / Solomon
- Organized, Labor / Carter / Meany Remarks and Reaction
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Old Spice; Shell Oil Company.)
- Energy Needs
- Denver Radium Dump Discovery
- Racial Discrimination Poll
- West Germany / Nazi War Crimes Law
- (Commercial: GTE; Absorbine, Junior)
- Marvin Trial
- New Orleans Police Strike / Mardi Gras
- California Plane Crash
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 20, 1979
- Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
- Carter / Foreign Policy Address
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- Iran
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- (Commercial: General Motors; Duration Nasal Spray.)
- Economy and Organized Labor
- Marvin Trial
- Maldive Island Pirate Case
- (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Gallo Wines; Stock Market Report; Firestone Tires.)
- Segment 3 (The Trials of The NAACP )
- (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Bell Telephone System; Upcoming Item; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
- Briefly: Wellington Papers / Mardi Gras / Rhodesia / Dubs Funeral
- Weather
- Good Night
February 21, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 21, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- Iran
- (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Ford Mustangs.)
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Swanson Foods; Oil of Olay; Wheaties Cereal; Bell Telephone System.)
- Closeup (Cash, Colleges and Corruption)
- Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Litton Microwave Ovens; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Vegetable Thins Crackers.)
- Lettuce Strike
- Now Boycott Over ERA / Missouri Lawsuit
- New Orleans Police Strike
- Weather
- Senate / Taiwan Issue
- Youth Summer Employment Program / General Accounting Office Report
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Morning America, World Series of Auto Racing, Pro Bowlers Tour" and "Wide World of Sports" Television shows.)
- Iran / American Marine's Capture and Release
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 21, 1979
- Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
- Iran
- (Commercial: IBM.)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / Taiwan Issue
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / AFL-CIO
- (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Roman Meal Products.)
- New Orleans Police Strike
- Weather
- (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Mersene.)
- Labor Department / Public Works Funds / Youths' Summer Jobs Program
- Supreme Court / Toxic Substance Levels Case
- Now Boycott Over ERA / Missouri Lawsuit
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: General Motors; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
- On The Road (Georgia Road-Sign Painter)
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 21, 1979
- Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- Iran
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- (Commercial: Primatene Asthma Med.; GTE.)
- Senate / Taiwan Issue
- Weather
- New Orleans Police Strike
- Now Boycott Over ERA / Missouri Lawsuit
- (Commercial: Swanson Foods; Geritol Tonic; Stock Market Report; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
- Segment 3 (Killing Animals For Fashion Attire)
- (Commercial: GTE; Roman Meal Bread; Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers.)
- Briefly: Andreotti / Kennedy / Iden. Law / AFL-CIO and 1980 Elec.
- Truck Stops
- Good Night
February 22, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 22, 1979
- Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / USSR
- US-Afghanistan Rel.
- (Commercial: Final Net Hair Spray; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
- Carter / Foreign Policy
- Oil Prices / Libya
- Iran
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Old Spice; Whirlpool Appliances; Cella Wines; Bell Telephone System.)
- Meany / Carter Anti-Inflation Plan
- New Orleans Police Strike / Mardi Gras
- Closeup (Cash, Colleges and Corruption)
- Cancer / Low-Tar Cigarettes
- Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Complete Denture Cleanser; Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
- King of Morocco Interview
- Economy: Gold Price
- (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Food Processors; 20/20 Television Show.)
- Television In House
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 22, 1979
- Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
- China, PR /.; Invasion / USSR
- (Commercial: Anacin; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
- Iran
- Carter Toughness Program / Afghanistan
- (Commercial: Safeco Insurance.)
- Economy / Meany and Carter Guidelines / 1978 GNP
- 1972 Nixon Campaign Fund
- (Commercial: Miller Beer; Oldsmobile Toronado.)
- New Orleans Police Strike
- Jupiter Probe
- Atomic Testing / Utah Effects Study
- Chicago Pol. / Bilandic-Byrne Primary
- Computer Bank Theft
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: First Alert Gas Detectors; Roman Meal Products.)
- Professionals in America Life
- House Proceedings Broadcast
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 22, 1979
- Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / USSR / Taiwan Issue
- (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
- Iran
- New Orleans Police Strike
- Reye's Syndrome
- Possible Toxaphene Cattle Poisoning
- Jupiter Probe
- (Commercial: Puppy Choice Dog Food; State Farm Insurance; Stock Market Report; General Motors; Wonder Bond Glue.)
- Segment 3 (The House On Camera)
- (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Revlon Cosmetics; Upcoming Item; American Gas Association)
- Briefly: Mideast Developments / Afghanistan /GNP
- University of Wisconsin Student Government Elec.
- Good Night
February 23, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 23, 1979
- Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- Economy
- (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Sanka Coffee.)
- Fahd United States Visit Postponed
- Iran / Kraus Return / Factions In Revolution / Oil Industry
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Mega Vitamins and Geritol Tonic; American Gas Association; Wonder Bond Glue; Bell Telephone System.)
- China, PR / Blumenthal Trip / Vietnam Invasion
- Rhodesia / Zambia Guerrilla Base Raid
- Venice Art Theft
- Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: AMC Spirit; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Wheaties Cereal; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
- Crimes / Canada / South Carolina
- Closeup Report Results
- Navy / Women On Shipboard
- Auschwitz Photos
- Upcoming Item / Economy: Gold Price
- (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; "Delta House", "Welcome Back Kotter", "Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" Television shows.)
- Woolworth's
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 23, 1979
- Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / USSR Reaction
- Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
- (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Miller Lite Beer.)
- Economy / Entertainment
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Eaton Corp.; Hamilton Beach Popcorn Poppers.)
- Iran
- Fahd United States Visit Postponement
- Washington, DC Farmer Demonstrations
- Crimes / South Carolina Spree / Ohio Patricide / Youth Retrial / Montreal Robbery
- (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; Riunite Wines.)
- Auschwitz Photos
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 23, 1979
- Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- Economy
- Washington, DC Farmer Demonstrations
- (Commercial: Glass Plus Cleaner; Oldsmobile.)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- Illegal Surveillance / Gray Case
- Fahd United States Trip Postponement
- Iran
- Rhodesia
- Auschwitz Photos
- World War II Casualty
- (Commercial: Revlon Cosmetics; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Stock Market Report; Mega Vitamins and Geritol Tonic; Stove Top Stuffing.)
- Segment 3 (The Islamic Revolution)
- (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
- Briefly: Crimes / Unmarrieds' Rights Case
- Navy / Women On Shipboard
- Good Night
February 24, 1979
February 25, 1979
February 26, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 26, 1979
- Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- Solar Eclipse
- (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; Night of Olay.)
- China, PR / Woodcock / Vietnam Invasion
- Uganda / Tanzania Invasion
- Rhodesia
- Iran
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks / United States Military Presence
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: GTE; Volkswagen Rabbit; American Gas Association; Stove Top Stuffing.)
- Cleveland Financial Troubles
- Chicago Mayoral Primary / Weather
- Upcoming Item / Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: GTE; Lanacane Lotion; Old Spice; Goodyear Tires.)
- National Governors Conference / Bal. Budget and Constitution
- Supreme Court / Vets' Preference
- Carter News Conference Coverage
- (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
- Queen Noor's Pregnancy
- Oil Industry / Venezuela Price Hike
- Atlantic City Gambling
- Weather
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 26, 1979
- Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
- Solar Eclipse
- Weather
- (Commercial: Safeco Insurance.)
- Mideast Developments / United States Military Presence / Peace Talks
- Oil Industry
- Yemeni War
- (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin.)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / Woodcock Confirmation
- Supreme Court / Vets Preference Case
- Talmadge
- (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; Miller Lite Beer.)
- National Governors Conference / Bal. Budget Issue
- New Jersey Gambling
- USSR Space Flight
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
- London Policemen and Weapons
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 26, 1979
- Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- Solar Eclipse
- (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
- Oil Industry, Prices and Shortages
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks / United States Military Presence
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / Woodcock Confirmation
- New Jersey Gambling
- Chicago Democratic Mayoral Primary
- Fires and Firefighters
- (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Magnavox Appliances; Stock Market Report; Bayer Timed-Release Aspirin; Goodyear Tires.)
- Segment 3 (The Endangered National Symbol: Bald Eagles)
- (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Campbell's Soups; Upcoming Item; Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
- Briefly: Spouse Testimony / Duchess / Rhodesia / Vietnam Refugees
- Water Skipping With Snowmobiles
- Good Night
February 27, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 27, 1979
- Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Subaru.)
- Energy Crisis
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Oil of Olay; Geritol Tonic.)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / Blumenthal Visit
- Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Green Giant Foods; Cella Wines; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
- Low-Level Radiation Dangers
- Cleveland / School Gas Leak / Financial Troubles
- Mayoral Primaries / Kansas City / Chicago
- President Carter / Billy Carter
- Supreme Court / Abortion and Juvenile vs. States Rights
- Economy: Gold Price
- (Commercial: Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; ABC Eight Is Enough, Charlie's Angels and Vegas Television Shows.)
- Floods
- New Orleans Police Strike /Mardi Gras
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 27, 1979
- Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: GTE; Miller Beer.)
- Carter News Conference
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- (Commercial: Firestone Tires.)
- Health / Saccharin / Radiation
- Elec. `79 / Chicago / Cleveland
- Cleveland Schools / Fumes
- Missile Firing Toys / Regulation
- Oldsmobile Owners Lawsuit
- (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Oil of Olay.)
- Oil Industry / Price Hikes / Iran Prod. / United States Situation
- Mobil Oil Office Explosion
- ERA / South Dakota Rescinds Ratification
- (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Ford Ltd.)
- USSR Jet Hijacking
- New Orleans Police Strike / Mardi Gras
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 27, 1979
- Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / Blumenthal
- (Commercial: United Airlines; Sanka Coffee.)
- Energy Crisis
- (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; American Gas; Association; Stock Market Report; Final Net Hair Spray; Bell Telephone System.)
- Cleveland Elem. School / Fumes
- Supreme Court / Abortion / Massachusetts Law
- North Carolina Ku Klux Klan Exhibit
- Elec. `79 / Chicago / Cleveland
- Carter / Sister Arrested / Billy's Remarks
- Radio City Music Hall
- (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; State Farm Insurance Company; Upcoming Item; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
- Mardi Gras
- Good Night
February 28, 1979
- ABC Evening News for February 28, 1979
- Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
- Iran
- (Commercial: Total Cereal; Goodyear Tires.)
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- China, PR / Blumenthal / Vietnam Invasion
- Uganda-Tanzania Conflict
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: FTD Florists; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Glidden Paints; Excedrin P.M.)
- Economy / Energy / Foreign Trade
- Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
- (Commercial: Bell Telephone System; Old Spice; Stove Top Stuffing; Sanka Coffee.)
- Elec. `79 / Chicago Mayoral Race / Cleveland Financial Troubles
- Economy: Gold Price
- (Commercial: Milk Mate Chocolate Drink Mix; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
- US-China, PR Rel. / Woodcock
- Jupiter Probe
- Good Night
- CBS Evening News for February 28, 1979
- Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- Iran / Oil Industry / United States Listening Posts
- Saudi Military Activity
- (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Green Giant Foods.)
- Justice Department / FBI Illegal Probes Trials / Gray
- Elec. `79 / Chicago / Cleveland / Kansas City
- (Commercial: Cotylenol; Oil of Olay.)
- Economy / Energy / Trade / Social Security
- Stock Market Report (Studio)
- (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Subaru.)
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion / Blumenthal
- Uganda-Tanzania Conflict
- Carter Budget / Cong. Black Caucus
- Alaska Earthquake
- Saccharin
- Radiation and Disease
- (Commercial: Old Spice; Roman Meal Products.)
- Grand Canyon Wild Burros Program
- Good Night
- NBC Evening News for February 28, 1979
- Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
- Mideast Developments / Peace Talks
- (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Corn Poppers; Ben-Gay Analgesic.)
- Energy Crisis
- Iran
- China, PR / Vietnam Invasion
- New NATO Cmdr.
- Uganda-Tanzania Conflict
- Elections `79 and `80 / Chicago / Cleveland / Jack Carter
- Television Viewing Poll
- (Commercial: GTE and Sylvania; Total Cereal; Stock Market Report; Firestone Tires.)
- Segment 3 (Assembly-Line Heart Surgery)
- (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Delta and Delex Faucets; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Products.)
- Briefly: Saudis / Farm Products / Social Security / Budget / ERA
- Man Regains Hearing
- Chromak Retirement
- Good Night
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