May 1979 Broadcast Index

Evening News

May 1, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Drug Safety / Sleeping Aids / Blood Pressure
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Goodyear Tires.)
  4. England / Elec.
  5. South Africa/ Apartheid
  6. Egypt-Saudi Arabia Rel.
  7. May Day Celebrations / Iran / Turkey / Moscow
  8. Ginzburg Interview
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wheaties Cereal; Wonder Bond Glue; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  10. Alcoholism
  11. Special Assignment: Stress
  12. United States Colleges / For. Student Enrollment
  13. Nuclear Plants / Illinois Leak
  14. Sex Discrimination
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper; Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer; Chevrolet Citation; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  17. Economy
  18. Energy / Standby Gasoline Rationing
  19. Bush / Candidacy
  20. Miami / Smuggling Indictments
  21. Breast Feeding On The Job
  22. Peoples Temple / Bodies Return
  23. Cleveland / Jewish Leader Kidnapping and Shooting
  24. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: Eastman 910 Adhesive; General Tires.)
  26. Iran
  27. Save The Children Day
  28. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Energy / Standby Gasoline Rationing
  3. Energy / Oil Price Decontrol
  4. (Commercial: West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper; Miller Beer.)
  5. Cancer Research / Sleeping Aids / High Blood Pressure
  6. Alcoholism
  7. Miami / Drug Smuggling
  8. (Commercial: Master Charge; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  9. Egypt-Saudi Arabia Relations
  10. May Day / Moscow / Iran
  11. Iran / Mullah Killed
  12. England / Elec.,
  13. South Africa / Apartheid
  14. Dissidents In Israel
  15. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  16. Bush / President Candidacy
  17. Enterprise
  18. Peoples Temple / Bodies Return
  19. New England / Train Accidents
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Monsanto Chemicals; VW Rabbit.)
  22. Cleveland / Kidnapping and Shooting
  23. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  24. Rhode Island / Sex Discrimination
  25. Bullfighting
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 1, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. May Day / Ginzburg Interview
  3. Israel / Anniversary / Kuznetzov Interview
  4. Iran / Assassination / May Day Demonstrations
  5. May Day / Pakistan / India / Turkey
  6. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Campbell's Soup.)
  7. Cancer Research / Sleeping Aids / Blood Pressure Med.
  8. Miami / Drug Smuggling
  9. Alcoholism
  10. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Stock Market Report; Clorets; State Farm Insurance.)
  11. Energy / Standby Gasoline Rationing
  12. Bush and Dole Presidential Candidacy
  13. Wisconsin / Income Tax Halt
  14. Senate / Children's Hour
  15. (Commercial: Preparation H Hemorrhoid Ointment; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Eastman 910 Adhesive.)
  16. Briefly: Egypt-Saudi Arabia Rel. / Pakistan Bomb / Coe Death / Sex Discrimination
  17. England / Elec.
  18. Good Night

May 2, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 2, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy
  3. Energy / Gasohol
  4. Energy / Solar Energy
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Most Cereal; Amana Refrigerators.)
  7. England / Elec.
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Maxwell House Coffee; Bufferin; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  10. Ohira Visit
  11. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  12. Special Assignment: Stress
  13. (Commercial: Lennox Heating and Cooling Systems; Reynolds Aluminum; Wheaties Cereal; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  14. Florida / Cameras In Court
  15. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  16. Wayne
  17. Arthur Fiedler
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 2, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Energy / Overchging
  3. Energy / Price Controls
  4. Energy / Alaska Pipeline
  5. Energy / Gasoline Pumps
  6. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Miller Lite Beer.)
  7. England / Elec.
  8. Paris / Terrorism
  9. Iran
  10. Ohira Visit
  11. Rhodesia-US Relations
  12. Meyer / Nomination
  13. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Lincoln-Mercury.)
  14. Alabama / Mail Bomb / Strike
  15. Cleveland / Kravitz Death
  16. Wayne
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: West Bend Slo Cooker Plus; Sanka Coffee.)
  19. Radiation
  20. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  21. Pyongyang / Ping Pong Tourney
  22. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  23. California / Commuter Art
  24. New York / Wandering Navel
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 2, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Overchgs.
  3. Energy
  4. Ohira Visit
  5. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Goodyear Tires.)
  6. Alabama / Mail Bomb
  7. Alabama / City Employees Strike
  8. Georgia / Land Dispute
  9. Meyer Nomination
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Alimony For Mr. Irwin
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Pittsburgh Paints; Stock Market Report; Gibson Appliances; Stouffer's Foods.)
  13. Segment 3 (Uganda After Amin)
  14. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Reynolds Aluminum; Upcoming Item; Wheaties Cereal.)
  15. England / Elec.
  16. Briefly: Wayne / Aspirin / Jeff Carter / Icebergs / Wandering Navel
  17. Arthur Fiedler
  18. Good Night

May 3, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 3, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. England / Elec.
  3. Economy / Food / Energy
  4. Economy / Auto Industries
  5. Economy / Trade Deficit
  6. Skt. Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Swanson Frozen Dinners; General Tires.)
  8. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island / Washington Site
  9. Asbestos / Hair Dryers
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Amway; Shake `N Bake.)
  12. England / Elec.
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wheaties Cereal; Excedrin; J.C. Penney Fox Shirt; West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper.)
  14. Ribicoff
  15. Peoples Temple / State Department Report
  16. Wayne
  17. Alabama / Bomb Threat
  18. Special Assignment: Stress
  19. (Commercial: National Association of Realtors; Buick Skylark.)
  20. Italy
  21. North Korea / Sung
  22. Carter / Indian
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 3, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. England / Elec.
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Economy
  5. Economy / Trade Deficit
  6. Energy
  7. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
  8. Nuclear Plants / Oyster Creek / Three Mile Island
  9. Asbestos / Hair Dryers
  10. Alaska / Indians Honor Carter
  11. Ribicoff
  12. (Commercial: Stouffer's Foods; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  13. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  14. Italy / Terrorism
  15. Peoples Temple / State Department Report
  16. Wayne
  17. Carson
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Correctol Laxative.)
  20. On The Road (Gravedigger)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 3, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. England / Elec.
  3. Italy / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Ben-Gay Analgesic.)
  5. Economy / Food
  6. Economy / Trade Deficit
  7. Energy / Oil Poll Results
  8. Turbo Chgd. Car
  9. Nuclear Energy / Three Mile Island Related Deaths / New Jersey Plant
  10. Peoples Temple /State Department Report
  11. Aardvark Rejuvenation
  12. (Commercial: Swanson Frozen Dinners; Dean Witter Reynolds Investors; Stock Market Report; AMC Concord DL; Amway.)
  13. Segment 3 (Indochina Exodus)
  14. China, PR-Vietnam Conflict / Casualties
  15. (Commercial: Walker Mufflers; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Upcoming Item; Mersene Denture Cleanser.)
  16. Decision `80 / Iowa
  17. Briefly: Wayne / Ribicoff / Hair Dryers / Mobil
  18. California / Rocks
  19. Good Night

May 4, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 4, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago,Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. England / Thatcher Victory
  3. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Wayne
  5. California / Gasoline
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Goodyear Tires; Wheaties Cereal.)
  8. Iowa / Carter Visit
  9. Unempl.
  10. Uniroyal / Rubber Workers
  11. Economy / Food
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; AMC Concord DL; West Bend Slo Cooker Plus.)
  13. Special Assignment: Stress
  14. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  15. General Motors / Cadillac Recall
  16. Floods / Nashville
  17. Virginia The Wolf
  18. Kentucky Derby
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 4, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. England / Thatcher Victory
  3. (Commercial: Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems; Safeco Insurance.)
  4. California / Gasoline
  5. (Commercial: Eastman 910 Adhesive; West Bend Elec. Wok.)
  6. Iowa and California / Carter Visit
  7. Crane
  8. Burger / Television Coverage
  9. Unempl.
  10. Uniroyal
  11. Birmingham / Strike Ends
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Electronic Realty Associates, Incorporated and Muscular Dystrophy Campaign)
  14. Vietnam / Refugees
  15. El Salvador
  16. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Aqua Velva Aftershave.)
  17. Wayne
  18. Kentucky Derby
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 4, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. England / Thatcher Victory
  3. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Wayne
  5. California / Gasoline
  6. Energy / General Accounting Office Report
  7. Iowa / Carter Visit
  8. Uniroyal
  9. Unempl.
  10. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Sanka Coffee; Stock Market Report; Bayer Aspirin; Clorets.)
  11. Nerve Gas / Utah
  12. Hospital Costs
  13. Poland / Pope's Visit
  14. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Campbell's Soups.)
  15. Briefly: Embassy Takeover / Birmingham Strike Ends / Nashville Flooding
  16. Kentucky Derby
  17. Good Night

May 5, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 5, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Nuclear Power / Protest
  3. (Commercial: National Association of Realtors; Product 19 Cereal.)
  4. Gasoline / California
  5. US-Mexico Trade / Corn-Oil
  6. Pollution Controls / Coal Ind.
  7. Byrd
  8. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Food Processor; Campbell Top `N Bond Cement Mix.)
  9. Gasoline Shortage / Carter California Trip Mexican-Americans / Wayne
  10. Carter California Trip / Mexican-Americans
  11. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Aqua Velva After Shave.)
  12. Carter Voluntary Wage-Price Controls / Organized Labor
  13. British Elections / Thatcher Cabinet
  14. House of Reps. Chaplain
  15. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Total Cereal.)
  16. Kentucky Derby / Horse Racing-Breeding
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 5, 1979
  1. Carter California Trip / Mexican-Americans / Gasoline Shortage / Brown
  2. Carter Budget / Medical Research / Kennedy
  3. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Total Cereal.)
  4. Nuclear Power / Three Mile Island / Browns Ferry
  5. Pollution Controls / Coal Ind. / Byrd
  6. California Gas Shortage / Price Gouging
  7. Appalachian Mts. / Oil
  8. Housing Ind.
  9. Workmen's Compensation / Massachusetts Supreme Court
  10. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; General Tires; Upcoming Item; Allerest Allergy Medicine.)
  11. Sports / Horse Racing / Baseball / Football
  12. (Commercial: Stouffers Frozen Foods; Alcoa; Upcoming Item; Special K Cereal.)
  13. British Elections / Thatcher Cabinet
  14. China, PR-Vietnam Border Fighting
  15. Cincinnati, Ohio, Chili
  16. Good Night

May 6, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 6, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Nuclear Power / Protest
  3. Gas Shortage
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Gibson Air Conditioners.)
  5. Israeli Air Raid
  6. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  7. Dade County, Florida, Anti-Smoking Ordinance
  8. Rockler / Nazi War Criminals
  9. Rosalynn Carter / Who
  10. Fiedler
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; J.C. Penney Shirts; Glass Plus Cleanser; Sara Lee Rolls; AMC Concord.)
  12. Back of The Book / Nile River Valley / New Jersey Age of Consent Law
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Avis Car Rentals; Cracklin' Bran Cereal; General Electric Co., Inc. Food Processor.)
  14. Sports / Basketball / Baseball / Track
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake.)
  16. Insiders / Oil Profits / Brezhnev Illness / Sac / Dole President Senate Campaign / Senate / Reagan Presidential Campaign
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 6, 1979
  1. Nuclear Power / Protest
  2. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Sanka Coffee.)
  3. Gasoline Shortage
  4. Amtrak Train Derailment
  5. (Commercial: Most Cereal; Rust-Oleum Rust Proofing.)
  6. Silkwood Case
  7. Fiedler / Wayne
  8. Kubacki
  9. (Commercial: Green Giant Foods; Nestea.)
  10. Israeli Air Raid
  11. El Salvador Hostage Incident
  12. Kreisky / Austrian Elections
  13. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Commentary
  14. Vietnam Refugees
  15. Rockler / Nazi War Criminals
  16. (Commercial: Hertz Flea Collar; Homelite String Grass Trimmer.)
  17. 4 Min. Mile / Bannister
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 6, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Washington, DC / Anti-Nuke Demonstration
  3. (Commercial: Hallmark Cards; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Upcoming Item; Lennox Heating and Cooling Systems.)
  4. California / Gasoline
  5. NASA / Phase II
  6. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  7. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  8. Wayne and Fiedler / Health
  9. Minnesota / Kennedy Draft
  10. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Stouffer's Foods; Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Glue.]
  11. Sports: Tennis / Basketball / Golf / Track and Field
  12. Upcoming Item
  13. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  14. Ford / Control Fight
  15. Florida / Football Player
  16. Good Night

May 7, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 7, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson and Frank Reynolds (Los Angeles, California)
  2. California / Gasoline
  3. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer; Buick Skylark.)
  4. Miami / Police Radar
  5. Children / Auto Safety
  6. Auto Repair Study
  7. Skt. Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Sanka Coffee; Litton Microwave Ovens; Peerless Faucets.)
  9. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island / White House Meeting
  10. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; General Tires; Total Cereal; Greyhound.)
  12. Special Assignment: Crime Victims
  13. (Commercial: Amway; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers.)
  14. Alcohol Warning Labels
  15. Minnesota / Draft Kennedy Movement
  16. Campaign Staffs
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. California / Gasoline
  3. Energy / Standby Gasoline Rationing
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Miller Beer; VW Rabbit.)
  6. Nuclear Plants / Protest
  7. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  8. Nuclear Materials Shipments
  9. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Lennox Heating and Cooling Systems.)
  10. Women / Bill of Rights
  11. Alcohol Warning Label
  12. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Safeco Insurance.)
  13. Miami / Police Radar
  14. Auto Repairs / Government Report
  15. Auto Safety / Children
  16. San Diego / Smith Conviction
  17. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; West Bend Elec. Wok.)
  18. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  19. Kreps / Peking Visit
  20. China, PR / Changes
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 7, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Gasoline Rationing
  3. Nuclear Plants / Protest
  4. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  5. (Commercial: Amway; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  6. Auto Repairs / Government Survey
  7. Miami / Police Radar
  8. Economy
  9. Minnesota / Draft Kennedy Movement
  10. West Germany / American Absent Without Leave For 28 Years
  11. (Commercial: General Tires; Bayer Aspirin; Stock Market Report; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Ritz Crackers.)
  12. Segment 3: Crime Rock
  13. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Weed Eater Trimmer; Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  14. Israel-Lebanon Conflict / West Bank
  15. Briefly: San Salvador / Uganda / Smith / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  16. Garbology
  17. Good Night

May 8, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 8, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings, Barbara Walters, Max Robinson and Frank Reynolds (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. California / Gasoline Panic
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  6. Florida / Weather
  7. New York / Nuclear Waste Leak
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: J.C. Penney's Fox Shirt; National Association of Realtors; Glass Plus Cleaner; West Bend Slo Cooker Plus.)
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  11. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  12. Bran
  13. England / Fire
  14. England / Thorpe Trial
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet; Bayer Aspirin; Sanka Coffee; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  16. Cincinnati / Police Strike
  17. Special Assignment: Crime Victims
  18. Florida / Smoking
  19. Fiedler
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: General Tires; Clorets.)
  22. Panel Discussion
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 8, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. (Commercial: Master Charge; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  5. Economy
  6. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  7. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Uniroyal Tires.)
  8. San Salvador / Embassy Takeover
  9. Castro / New York City Visit
  10. England / Fire
  11. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  12. Iran-
  13. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  14. Florida / Weather
  15. Nuclear Plant Sabotage Attempt
  16. Toxic Waste Sites
  17. Indian Rights
  18. Cincinnati / Police Strike
  19. Crime Victim / Bankruptcy
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Stouffer's Foods; Shell Oil Company.)
  22. Sinatra / President
  23. Prehistoric Man / Burma
  24. Mail Clerk / Master Chg. Payments
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 8, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. Energy / Oil Cost
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic and Mega Vitamins; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers.)
  6. Economy
  7. Talmadge
  8. Roxbury Murders
  9. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Mazola Margarine; Stock Market Report; Bufferin; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  11. Segment 3 (Crime Rock)
  12. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; General Tires; Upcoming Item; Lucite Paints.)
  13. Briefly: Johnson / San Salvador / Mideast / Fire
  14. Iran
  15. Good Night

May 9, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 9, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings and Max Robinson (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. Stock Market Report (5)
  4. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Greyhound Bus Line.)
  5. Energy / Gasoline
  6. California / Gasoline
  7. Nuclear Plants / Legis. / Three Mile Island / Surpy Sabotage
  8. Energy / Geothermal
  9. Uniroyal
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Swanson Frozen Dinners; Lanacane Cream; Goodyear Service; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  13. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  14. Iran
  15. (Commercial: Lucite Paints; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Total Cereal; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  16. Nasal Spray Recall
  17. Saccharin
  18. Florida / Smoking Referendum
  19. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Westbend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper.)
  20. Special Assignment: Crime Victims
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Safeco Insurance.)
  4. Energy / Gasoline
  5. Nuclear Plants / Legis. / Three Mile Island
  6. California / Gasoline
  7. Energy / Geothermal
  8. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; General Elec. Food Processor.)
  9. Saccharin
  10. Nasal Spray Recall
  11. Economy
  12. Uniroyal
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Shell Fire and Ice Motor Oil; Weed Eater Trimmer.)
  15. San Salvador
  16. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  17. Islamic Cone. / Egypt
  18. Iran
  19. (Commercial: Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Greyhound Bus Line.)
  20. Pittsburgh / Explosion
  21. Florida / Smoking Referendum
  22. Kennedy
  23. Unempl. Chicken
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 9, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  4. Nasal Spray Recall
  5. Saccharin
  6. Economy
  7. Uniroyal
  8. Nuclear Plants / Surry Sabotage
  9. Priest / Contempt Case
  10. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Lucite Paints; Skt. Market Report"; Total Cereal; State Farm Insurance.)
  11. Segment 3 (Crime Rock)
  12. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Goodyear Tires; Upcoming Item; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  13. Briefly: Iran / Florida Smoking / Bond / Kreps
  14. Energy / Gasoline
  15. California / Gasoline
  16. Good Night

May 10, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 10, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. Ireland / Gasoline
  5. Oil / Iran / Saudi Arabia
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Westbend Elec. Wok.)
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  8. USSR -China, PR Rel.
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hth Swimming Pool Treatment; General Tires; Amway; Bulova Watches.)
  10. Florida / Drugs
  11. Law Enforcement Assistant Agency
  12. Special Assignment: Crime Victims
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; General Elec. Food Processor; Grecian Formula 16; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  15. Economy
  16. Keaton Death
  17. Ford Resignation
  18. Social Security
  19. Food Stamps
  20. Mrs. Carter / Pope
  21. (Commercial: Dupont Silverstone Cookware; Ford Ltd.)
  22. Alabama / Rocket
  23. Astaire / Birthday
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. (Commercial: General Elec. Food Processor; Roman Meal Bread.)
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  6. US-China, PR Rel.
  7. Iran
  8. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Westbend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper.)
  9. Ford Resignation
  10. Salt Lake City / Barter Club
  11. Savings Bonds
  12. Eaton Death
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Master Charge; Metamucil Laxative.)
  15. Draft
  16. Alabama / Black Students Strike
  17. Carter / Assassination Attempt
  18. Lockheed / Ocean Power
  19. Population
  20. Elec. Expenditures
  21. (Commercial: Preparation H; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  22. Da Vinci's Madonna and Child
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 10, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  4. USSR -China, PR Rel.
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  6. Iran
  7. Astaire Birthday
  8. (Commercial: Dupont Silverstone Cookware; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; "Skt. Market Report"; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Anacin.)
  9. Segment 3 (Crime Rock)
  10. (Commercial: ITT; Metamucil Laxative; Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  11. Briefly: Draft / USSR Sub In Vietnam / San Salvador
  12. Ford / Resignation
  13. Alabama / Robbery
  14. Good Night

May 11, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Gas Rationing
  3. Gasoline / Shortage
  4. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Total Cereal.)
  5. Fuel / Train Travel
  6. Gasoline / Las Vegas
  7. Vignettes / Gasoline Shortage
  8. Skt. Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Bufferin; National Association of Realtors; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / England and West Germany
  11. United States / China Trade
  12. China, PR / United States Business
  13. Thatcher
  14. Thorpe Case
  15. Stock Market Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; American Motors Concord D-L; Lucite Paint; Amana Refrigerators.)
  17. Carter Assassination Attempt
  18. Oil Rig Collapse / Philadelphia Fire
  19. Flatt Death
  20. El Salvador
  21. Economy / Gold Prices
  22. (Commercial: Westbend Wok; Kellogg's Most Cereal.)
  23. Safe Compact Auto
  24. Good Night
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Gasoline Rationing / Carter Reaction
  3. Gasoline Shortage / Shutdown
  4. (Commercial: Maytag Appliances; Buick Skylark Limited)
  5. Gasoline Shortage / Why?
  6. Farmers / Diesel
  7. Oil Rig Collapse
  8. Philadelphia Explosion and Fire
  9. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Michelin Tires.)
  10. Carter Assassination Try
  11. Letelier Death / Townley
  12. New Hampshire Hostage / Deaths
  13. United Air Lines/ Strike
  14. Economy / Recession
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Gallo Wine.]
  17. Carter-Brezhnev Meeting
  18. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  19. San Salvador
  20. Turkey / United States Servicemen Fired Upon
  21. South Africa / Seditionists
  22. Jonestown Burials
  23. New York City / Rat Kill
  24. Flatt Death
  25. Gasoline Shortage / California
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 11, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Gasoline Rationing
  3. Gasoline Shortage / Public Transportation
  4. Diesel Fuel
  5. Station Closings / California Situation
  6. Gasoline Shortage / Profanity
  7. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers Association; Kitchenaid Dishwasher.)
  8. Oil Rig Collapse
  9. Ginzburg / Cong.
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  11. Frankel Death
  12. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Stock Market Report; Hartz Pet Collars; Gallo Wines.)
  13. Segment 3 (Crime Rock)
  14. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Lucite Paint; Upcoming Item; Kodak Ektra Camera.)
  15. Briefly: Recession / San Salvador / Democratic Convention
  16. Hawaii / United Air Lines Strike
  17. Flatt Death

May 12, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 12, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Gasoline Shortage
  3. Ireland / Gasoline Shortage
  4. (Commercial: Most Cereal; Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Oil Rig Collapse
  6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Natural Gas Explosion
  7. Death Penalty / Atlanta, Georgia, Protest
  8. Hutton Death
  9. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Chevrolet Citation.)
  10. El Salvador
  11. Berlin Airlift
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  13. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Ointment; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.]
  14. Michigan / Indian Fishing Rights
  15. Commentary / Gasoline Shortage
  16. Chaddick Kidnapping
  17. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  18. Tobacco Chewing / Wabash College
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 12, 1979
  1. Introduction John Hart and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Gasoline Shortage
  3. (Commercial: Primatene Asthma Reliever; General Tires; Upcoming Item; Stouffers Frozen Foods.)
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / USSR Spy Station
  5. Turkey / United States Soldier's Death
  6. Iran / Executions
  7. Chaddick Kidnapping
  8. Oil Rig Collapse
  9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Natural Gas Explosion
  10. Hutton Death
  11. (Commercial: Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; Weed Eater Grass Trimmer; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay)
  12. Sports / Tennis / Soccer / Baseball
  13. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Gibson Air Conditioners; Upcoming Item; Allerest Allergy Medicine.)
  14. Luxury Cars / Miles Per Gallon Regulations
  15. Good Night

May 13, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Fuel Shortage / Midwest Farmers
  3. Fuel Shortage / Telephone Calls / Mother's Day
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; AMC Concord Automobile.)
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  6. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Dole / Crane / Kennedy / Carter
  7. Oil Rig Collapse
  8. Iran / Shah
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sinex Nasal Spray; Fasteeth; J.C. Penney Shirts; Florida Orange Growers.)
  10. Back of The Book / Exotic Wild Pets
  11. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Sara Lee Rolls; Most Cereal; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  12. Insiders / Disaster Agencies / Selective Service / Crane Staff Resignation / California Senate Elec. / Gasoline Shortage Protest
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gibson Refrigerators; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Sports / Basketball / Baseball / Auto Racing / Hockey
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Gasoline Shortage
  3. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Preparation H.)
  4. China, PR-US Trade Rel.
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  6. Iran Executions / Shah
  7. Turkey / Kidnapping Plot
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Homelite String Grass Trimmer.)
  9. University of North Carolina Discrimination
  10. Mt. Everest Climb
  11. Snake Cage Record
  12. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  13. Nuclear Power / Commentary
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Gasoline / Mother's Day / California
  3. Baker / Oil Companies
  4. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Weed Eater Lawn Appliance.)
  5. Chaddick Kidnap
  6. Silkwood Case
  7. Iran / Death Sentence
  8. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  9. Carter / Kennedy / 1980 Election
  10. Everest Climb
  11. Snake Cage Occupant
  12. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Vicks Sinex; Upcoming Item; Pennzoil.)
  13. Sports: Basketball / Golf / Tennis / Auto Racing / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Chevrolet Citation; Upcoming Item; Stouffers Lasagna.)
  15. China, PR / Trade / Economy
  16. Gossamer Albatross
  17. Good Night

May 14, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 14, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. Car Sales
  4. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; General Tires.)
  5. Carter / Fishing Trip
  6. National Health Insurance
  7. Kennedy / Draft Movement
  8. Dole / Cand.
  9. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Samsonite Luggage; Excedrin; Amway; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  11. Children / Health
  12. Special Assignment: Living With Pain
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Taylor Chablis Wine; Amana Radarange Appliances; Goodyear Tires.)
  15. US-China, PR Rel.
  16. Warsaw Pact Nations
  17. Hungarian Youth
  18. Israel / Terrorism
  19. Iran
  20. Senate / Shah of Iran
  21. El Salvador
  22. Mackle Kidnapper Paroled
  23. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  25. Federal Communications Law
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 14, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. National Health Insurance
  3. Carter / Fishing Trips
  4. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Jaguar Autos.)
  5. California / Gasoline
  6. Car Sales
  7. Energy / Diesel Fuel
  8. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Mazola Margarine.)
  9. Dole / Candidacy
  10. US-China, PR Rel.
  11. Israel-Egypt Aid Package
  12. Isarel / Terrorism
  13. Italy / Terrorism
  14. Skylab
  15. England-Rhodesia Rel.
  16. Central African Empire
  17. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Total Cereal.)
  18. Chemical Dumpling / New Jersey
  19. Silkwood Trial
  20. Supreme Court / Massachusetts Abortion Case
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance.)
  23. Mackle Kidnapper Paroled
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 14, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. National Health Insurance
  3. Dole / Candidacy
  4. Republican Candidates
  5. (Commercial: Amway; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  6. Supreme Court / Sexual Discrimination
  7. Car Sales
  8. California / Gasoline
  9. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  10. Radium Contamination
  11. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Michelin Tires; Skt. Market Report"; Krylon Spray Paints; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Segment 3 (China Trade)
  13. (Commercial: Stouffer's Foods; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Aqua Velva Aftershave.)
  14. General Accounting Office Hotline
  15. Briefly: USSR -Vietnam Rel. / Shah of Iran / For. Debts
  16. Scottish Baronet
  17. Good Night

May 15, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 15, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. Nuclear Energy
  5. Chemical Plant Explosion
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors Service.)
  8. Garwood
  9. Nevada / Nuclear Waste Fire
  10. Silkwood Trial
  11. White Trial
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Greyhound; A-1 Steak Sauce; Bayer Aspirin.)
  14. Peoples Temple Massacre / House Investigation
  15. Uganda-US Relations / Amin
  16. England
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.; Bulova Watches; Krylon Spray Paints; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  18. Mental Health Legis.
  19. Special Assignment: Living With Pain
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Buick Skylark.)
  22. Economy / Car Sales
  23. Polaroid
  24. United Airlines
  25. California / Gasoline
  26. Umpires Strike Ends
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 15, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. Energy / Gasoline
  5. Energy / Carter Cand.
  6. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Hth Pool Treatment.)
  7. Rhodesia / United States and England
  8. Uganda
  9. Peoples Temple / House Investigation
  10. (Commercial: Kemper Insurance Companies; Gallo French Colombard Wine.)
  11. Judges' Finances
  12. Mental Health
  13. Population / Census Bureau
  14. Sears
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  17. England
  18. Canada / Elec.
  19. Refugees / Vietnam
  20. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  21. On The Road (The Beacon)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 15, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy
  3. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Gallo French Colombard Wine.)
  4. Sears
  5. Peoples Temple / House Investigation
  6. Garwood
  7. Children / Health
  8. Smoking / Texas Student
  9. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Anacin; Stock Market Report;" General Motors.)
  10. Segment 3 (Solar Energy)
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Goodyear Service; Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax.)
  12. Egypt
  13. Briefly: Population / Uganda-Libya / Rhodesia
  14. England / Opening of Parliament
  15. Good Night

May 16, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 16, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter-Brown Meeting
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. Illinois / 55 Mph
  5. Energy
  6. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. Mobil
  8. Alaska / Land Controversy
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; American Motors Concord; Old Spice Aftershave; Rolaids.)
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  13. Tito / Moscow Visit
  14. Dragoti Arrest
  15. Polanski
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bulova Watches; A-1 Steak Sauce; Night of Olay; Michelin Tires.)
  17. Indianapolis / Epidemic
  18. Special Assignment: Living-With Pain
  19. Health Care
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  22. Weicker Withdrawal
  23. Ford / NBC
  24. Baltimore / Falcon
  25. Whooping Crane
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Carter-Brown Meeting
  3. California / Gasoline
  4. Mobil / Baltimore Canyon
  5. Energy
  6. (Commercial: Taylor Wines.)
  7. US-USSR Trade
  8. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  9. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  10. Nuclear Energy / West Germany / Canada
  11. Alaska / Land Legis.
  12. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  13. Wage and Price Guidelines
  14. Fin. Disclosures / Burger and Rehnquist / Political Candidates / Carter
  15. Weicker Withdrawal
  16. Dole / New Hampshire Primary
  17. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Stouffer's Foods.)
  18. California / Marijuana
  19. Pork Barrel Legis.
  20. Economy
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  23. Desegregation / Topeka
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 16, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter-Brown Meeting
  3. California / Suburban Realty / Gasoline
  4. Energy / Oil
  5. Winnebago Closings
  6. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Lucite Paints.)
  7. Flatto-Shardn / Amin Kidnapping
  8. Italy / Elections and Terrorism
  9. Queen Elizabeth II
  10. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Mazola Margarine; Stock Market Report; General Tires; P.V.M. Diet Plan.)
  11. Segment 3 (Tourism)
  12. (Commercial: Old Spice Aftershave; Bayer Aspirin; Upcoming Item; Metamucil Laxative.)
  13. Miami / Shoot-Out
  14. Briefly: Economy / Gold / Fitzsimmons / Weicker / Mitchelson / Chicago Trial
  15. Massachusetts / Chinese
  16. Good Night

May 17, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy
  3. Energy / Public Transportation
  4. California / Gasoline Line Shooting
  5. Gasoline Thefts
  6. (Commercial: Ford Autos; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers.)
  7. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  8. Skylab
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Wines; Goodyear Tires; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  12. Castro / Mexico Visit
  13. Panama Canal Treaties
  14. Navy Budget
  15. Uganda
  16. Peoples Temple
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Gott Coolers and Ice Chests; Sanka Coffee; Greyhound; Swanson Frozen Dinners.)
  19. Desegregation/ 25th Anniversary
  20. Randolph Death
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Amway.)
  23. Baseball
  24. Blind Track Competitor
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Bypassed
  2. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  3. Hydrogen Bomb Instructions
  4. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Safeco Insurance.)
  5. Energy / Gasoline Thefts and Shoot-Out / California
  6. Economy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Miller Lite Beer.)
  9. Castro / Mexico Visit
  10. Panama Canal Treaties
  11. Navy Budget
  12. South Africa
  13. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Lucite Paints.)
  14. Chicago
  15. Asbestos / Hair Dryers
  16. Eastland Portrait
  17. Tiernan / Fed Elec. Commission
  18. White House Photos
  19. (Commercial: Jaguar Autos; Florida Orange Growers Association)
  20. Randolph Death
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 17, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Energy / Gasoline
  4. (Commercial: Stouffer's Foods; State Farm Insurance.)
  5. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  6. Hydrogen Bomb Instructions
  7. Carter / Assassination Plot
  8. Iran
  9. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Lincoln-Mercury Autos; Stock Market Report; Glass Plus Cleaner; Mazola Margarine.)
  10. Segment 3 (Desegregation)
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Amway; Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread.)
  12. Castro / Mexico Visit
  13. Briefly: Israel / National Health Insurance / Baseball
  14. Randolph Death
  15. Good Night

May 18, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Silkwood Trial
  3. Supreme Court / Pre-Trial Coverage
  4. Florida / Death Penalty
  5. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; AMC Concord; Gibson Appliances; Kellogg's Most Cereal.)
  6. Energy / Gasoline
  7. Interview With Schlesinger
  8. Auto Industries / Carter Meeting
  9. California / Gasoline
  10. Los Angeles / Hotel Fire
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: MG Autos; Excedrin; Sanka Coffee; General Tires.)
  13. Women / Combat Duty
  14. Women / Small Business Administration Loans
  15. Panama Canal Treaties
  16. Castro / Cuba-US Relations
  17. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict
  18. Cyprus
  19. Oil / Uae
  20. Romania / Watered Gasoline
  21. Pope / Monte Cassino
  22. Economy
  23. Teamsters / Umpires / Contracts
  24. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: J.C. Penney Fox Shirt; Lanacane Cream; A-1 Steak Sauce; Buick Skylark.)
  26. Canada / Elections
  27. Derby Winner
  28. Baker / Kennedy
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Silkwood Trial
  3. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  4. Energy / Gasoline
  5. (COMMERCIAL: Weed Eater Trimmer; Lucite Paints.)
  6. Economy
  7. Senate / Fin. Disclosures
  8. Economy / 1980 Budget
  9. New Court / Wiretaps
  10. Los Angeles / Hotel Fire
  11. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Night of Olay.)
  12. Panama Canal Treaties
  13. Saudi Arabia / Jerusalem
  14. Egypt-Israel Treaty
  15. Women In Bus.
  16. Advisory Committee For Women / Robb
  17. Women / GI Bill
  18. Strike Settlements / Teamsters / Umpires
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Safeco Insurance.)
  21. Pope / Monte Cassino
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 18, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Silkwood Trial
  3. Florida / Death Penalty
  4. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Chevrolet Autos.)
  5. Energy / Gasoline
  6. Illinois / 55 Mph Limit Enforcement
  7. Billy Carter / Atlanta Testimony
  8. Senate / Fin. Disclosures
  9. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paints; General Tires; Stock Market Report; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Kodak Cameras.)
  10. Segment 3 (Canadian Elections)
  11. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Upcoming Item; Ben Gay.)
  12. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict
  13. Israel-Egypt Treaty / Sinai Withdrawal
  14. Vietnam-China, PR Rel.
  15. Briefly: Umpires / Teamsters / Women In Bus. / Cleveland / Castro
  16. Pope / Monte Cassino
  17. Good Night

May 19, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 19, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. United Airlines Strike
  3. Energy Shortage / Carter Administration / California / New Jersey / Ohio Stock Piling
  4. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; Aqua Velva After Shave Lotion.)
  5. Three Mile Island Accident / President Commission
  6. (Commercial: Preparation H; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  7. Egypt-Israel Relations / Palestinian Question
  8. Castro-Portillo Meeting / Cuban Mission Bombing
  9. (Commercial: Hth Swimming Pool Supplies; Special K Cereal.)
  10. Texas State Senate
  11. Fallows / Atlantic Magazine Article
  12. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  13. Spectacular Bid / Preakness
  14. National Run For Life / Deupree
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 19, 1979
  1. Introduction John Hart and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Three Mile Island Accident / Cattle Deaths / President Commission
  3. Silkwood
  4. United Airlines Strike
  5. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Stouffers Lasagna.)
  6. Gasoline Shortage / California
  7. Transportation Department / Fuel Saving Inventions
  8. Carter Administration / Energy Policy / Cong.
  9. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / NATO / Kennedy / President Candidacy
  10. Massapequa Plane Crash
  11. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Rolaids Antacid; Upcoming Item; Pennzoil.)
  12. Sports / Horse Racing / Golf / Basketball / Baseball
  13. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Lennox Heating and Cooling; Upcoming Item; General Tires.)
  14. Nkomo / US-Rhodesian Relations
  15. Egypt-Israel Relations / Palestinian Question
  16. Ramblin Rat Race
  17. Good Night

May 20, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 20, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Carter / Cheyney College Graduation
  3. Gasoline Shortage / Oil Prices
  4. (Commercial: Homelite String Grass Trimmer; Night of Olay Lotion.)
  5. United Airlines Strike
  6. Red Lake, Minnesota / Indian Violence
  7. College Costs
  8. (Commercial: Murine Eye Drops; Nestea.)
  9. Polio Outbreak / Pennsylvania Amish
  10. Dollar Coin
  11. Texas State Senate Manhunt
  12. Kennedy / 1980 Presidential Campaign
  13. (Commercial: Stouffers Frozen Foods; Dap Products.)
  14. Portland, Oregon / Energy Conservation
  15. Vance / Britain / Europe / Midwest
  16. Berlin Wall
  17. Iran-US Relations
  18. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation and Caprice; Most Cereal.)
  19. Wheeler Springs, Texas / Elderly
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Bypassed
  2. Jackson / Energy
  3. Three Mile Island / Cattle Deaths
  4. (Commercial: Preparation H; Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Foods.)
  5. California / Gasoline
  6. Iran
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  8. Paisley
  9. College Costs
  10. Carter / Cheyney St. College
  11. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Gibson Appliances.)
  12. Sports: Basketball / Golf / Baseball / Boxing
  13. (Commercial: Old Spice Aftershave; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Upcoming Item; Sears, Roebuck.)
  14. Red Lake Reservation
  15. Houston Police Department
  16. Texas Senators / Killer Bees
  17. Good Night

May 21, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 21, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline / Nuclear
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Adhesive; Goodyear Tires.)
  4. Florida / Death Penalty
  5. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination / Vets Lawsuit / Racial and Age Discrimination
  6. Special Assignment: The Elderly
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Valvoline Motor Oil; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Pepto-Bismol; Amway.)
  9. US-Iran Rel.
  10. Paris / Energy
  11. West Germany / Gasoline
  12. Saudi Arabia
  13. England / Vance Trip
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Carrier Heating and Cooling Systems; Shake `N Bake; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer.)
  17. Talmadge
  18. Canada / Elections
  19. Hooker Chemicals
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Vicks' Sinex Nasal Spray; Bulova Watches.)
  22. Wayne
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 21, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Taylor California Cellars Wines.)
  4. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  5. (Commercial: Greyhound; Safeco Insurance.)
  6. Carter / Kennedy
  7. Texas / Killer Bees
  8. Talmadge
  9. Wayne
  10. (Commercial: Miller Beer; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Florida / Death Penalty
  12. Supreme Court / Racial Discrimination / Vets. Lawsuit
  13. Rare Disease Victim / Family's Plight
  14. Javits / Iran
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems.)
  17. California Gray Whale
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 21, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  4. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines.)
  5. Florida / Death Penalty
  6. Texas / Killer Bees
  7. Minnesota Red Lake Reservation
  8. Supreme Court / Racial Discrimination
  9. Wayne
  10. Queen Victoria
  11. (Commercial: Amway; Glass Plus Cleaner; Stock Market Report; Geritol Mega Vitamins and Tonic; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  12. Segment 3 (Jumping For Pay)
  13. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; Oldsmobile Omega; Upcoming Item; Wrigley's Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  14. Iran
  15. Talmadge
  16. Briefly: Shoplifting / Bald Eagle / Sears / Vietnam-China, PR Rel. / Vance-Carrington Meeting
  17. War Impressionists
  18. Good Night

May 22, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 22, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Florida / Death Penalty
  3. White Verdict
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake.)
  5. EPA (US Steel)
  6. Advertising / Nonprescription Drugs
  7. Energy / Gasoline
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Samsonite; Chevrolet Autos.)
  9. Special Assignment: The Elderly
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Ryder Truck Rental; Midas Mufflers; Gen. Tires; Sheer Energy Pantyhose.)
  12. Nuclear Fuel Trans.
  13. Kennedy
  14. Canada / Elections
  15. Energy / Paris Meeting
  16. Uganda
  17. Iran
  18. Elton John / USSR Tour
  19. Economy
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: J.C. Penney Fox Shirt; Eveready Batteries.)
  22. Wasps / Benefits
  23. Texas / Killer Bees
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Ford Mustang; Correctol Laxative.)
  5. White Verdict
  6. Florida / Death Penalty
  7. (Commercial: Rolaids; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  8. EPA / US Steel
  9. Nuclear Fuel Trans.
  10. Nonprescription Drugs / Advertising
  11. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  12. Energy / Oil
  13. Energy / Gasoline
  14. Energy / Paris Meeting
  15. Canada / Elections
  16. Menten / War Crime Charges
  17. Turkey / United States Aid
  18. Bokassa / Student Murders
  19. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Dristan.)
  20. Wasps / Benefits
  21. Texas / Killer Bees
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 22, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Florida / Death Penalty
  3. White Verdict
  4. (Commercial: Wheat Thins Crackers; Gallo French Colombard Wine.)
  5. Energy / Oil
  6. Diesel Fuel / Truckers
  7. Wasps / Benefits
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Mazola Margarine; Stock Market Report; Kodak Cameras; General Tires.)
  9. Segment 3 (Songs of Protest)
  10. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Amana Radarange Appliances.)
  11. Canada / Elections
  12. Briefly: Turkey-US Relations / Memorial Day Travel / Economy / Nonprescription Drugs
  13. Texas / Killer Bees
  14. Good Night

May 23, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 23, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Lance Indictment
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Gott Coolers and Ice Chests; Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer.)
  5. Canada / Clark Win
  6. West Germany / Elec.
  7. El Salvador
  8. Spenkelink
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Eveready Batteries; Chevrolet Autos; Bulova Watches.)
  11. Energy
  12. Auto Sales
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Glass Plus Cleaner; A-1 Steak Sauce; Glidden Paints; United States of America Olympic Joggers and J.C. Penney.)
  15. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  16. Midway Incident / US-USSR Rel.
  17. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  18. Egypt-Israel Relations
  19. England / Realty Settlement
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Gen. Tires.)
  21. Welfare System
  22. Special Assignment: The Elderly
  23. Wayne
  24. Good Night
  25. Kennedy Draft Movement
• CBS Evening News for May 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Lance Indictment
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Rust-O-Crylic.)
  4. Canada / Clark Win
  5. West Germany / Elec.
  6. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Safeco Insurance.)
  7. Budget
  8. Energy
  9. Draft Kennedy Movement
  10. Poll Results / Iowa Republicans
  11. Hydrogen Bomb Instructions
  12. Florida / Death Penalty
  13. Energy / Gas Discovery
  14. Welfare System
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Olympic Overcoat Paints.)
  17. Vance / Rhodesia
  18. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  19. Israel-Egypt Rel
  20. El Salvador
  21. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Jaguar Autos.)
  22. Art Theft
  23. USSR / May Day Picture
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 23, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Lance Indictment
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Draft Kennedy Movement
  5. House Democrats / Energy and Budget
  6. Canada / Clark Win
  7. Hydrogen Bomb Secrets
  8. Licensed Conception
  9. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Mist; Shake `N Bake; Stock Market Report; Samsonite; State Farm Insurance.)
  10. Segment 3 (Campus Cheating)
  11. (Commercial: P.V.M. Diet Plan; Ben-Gay Analgesic; Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Cellars Wines.)
  12. Spenkelink
  13. Briefly: Wayne / El Salvador / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  14. New York City / Gasoline
  15. Good Night

May 24, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter-Cong. Rel.
  3. Carter-Kennedy / Poll Results
  4. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; General Tires.)
  5. Spenkelink
  6. Lance
  7. Energy / Gasoline
  8. United Airlines
  9. Nixon / San Clemente Sale
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Night of Olay; Amana Refrigerators; Hth Swimming Pool Treatment.)
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  13. Vance-Begin Meeting
  14. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  15. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  16. Vietnam Refugees / Hong Kong
  17. Cannes Film Festival / Apocalypse Now
  18. Wine Auction
  19. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Freedent Chewing Gun; A-1 Steak Sauce; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  21. Sills Interview
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 24, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Carter-Cong. Rel.
  3. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Miller Lite Beer.)
  4. Amtrak
  5. Energy / Gasoline
  6. United Airlines
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Chevrolet Autos.)
  9. Lance
  10. Budget
  11. House Elections
  12. California Poll Results
  13. Ferris / Commercial Television
  14. Nixon / San Clemente Sale
  15. Florida / Spenkelink
  16. ERA
  17. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance Company.)
  18. Iran
  19. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  20. Israel-Egypt Relations
  21. US-Libya Rel.
  22. South Africa / United Nations
  23. Peoples Temple / Final Burial
  24. (Commercial: Paul Masson Wines; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  25. Alabama / Drinking Age
  26. Katz / Art
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Lance
  3. Spenkelink
  4. Nixon / San Clemente Sale
  5. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  6. Israel-Lebanon Conflict / Israel-Egypt Treaty
  7. Energy
  8. Decision 80 / California Field Poll
  9. Salmon River Area Controversy
  10. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Old Spice Aftershave; Stock Market Report; Bell System Yellow Pages; Roman Meal Products.)
  11. Segment 3 (Home Births)
  12. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realtors; Rolaids; Upcoming Item; General Tire.)
  13. Briefly: United Airlines / Iran-US Relations / South Africa
  14. Italy / Pasta
  15. Good Night

May 25, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 25, 1979
  1. Bypassed
  2. Air Crash / Chicago
  3. Headlines
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Sheer Energy Pantyhose; Cella Wines.)
  6. Florida / Spenkelink Execution
  7. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Bulova Watches; E-Z Kare Paints and True Value Hardware Stores; Dupont Silverstone Cookware.)
  9. Economy
  10. Carter / Demo National Committee
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; J.C. Penney Fox Shirt; American Bankers Association; Sanka Coffee.)
  13. Carter-Brezhnev Summit
  14. Egypt-Israel Treaty
  15. Iran
  16. Spain / Assassinations
  17. Tito / Birthday
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Mustang; Vicks' Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  19. Environment
  20. Energy / Gasoline
  21. Indy 500
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Air Crash / Chicago
  3. (Commercial: Subaru; Taylor's California Cellars Wines.)
  4. Florida / Death Penalty
  5. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  6. Economy
  7. Carter / Demo. National Committee Speech
  8. California / Dam Controversy
  9. EPA
  10. Mississippi / Radioactivity
  11. Arlington National Cemetery
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Dupont Silvers Tone Cookware; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  14. Egypt-Israel Treaty
  15. Iran
  16. Spain / Assassinations
  17. (Commercial: Harts Flea and Tick Collars; Hth Swimming Pool Treatment.)
  18. Skylab
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 25, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Crash / Chicago
  3. Florida / Death Penalty
  4. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Olympic Overcoat Paints.)
  5. Carter / Demo. National Committee Speech
  6. Economy
  7. Capitol / Statuary
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Mazola Margarine; Stock Market Report; Dupont Silverstone Cookware; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  9. Egypt-Israel Treaty
  10. Iran
  11. Hayakawa
  12. (Commercial: Pizza Hut; Weed Eater Trimmer; Upcoming Item; Woodsman Stain and True Value Hardware Stores.)
  13. Briefly: Gold / Atlantic City Casino / Spain Terrorism
  14. Memorial Day Weekend / Gasoline Situation
  15. Good Night

May 26, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 26, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 26, 1979
  1. Washington, DC-10 Plane Crash
  2. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Tru-Test Weatherall Paint.)
  3. Fire / Explosion
  4. Gasoline Shortage / Holiday Travel
  5. Decatur, Alabama / Racial Incident
  6. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  7. 1980 Elections / Cleveland, Ohio / Blacks
  8. Electronic Eavesdropping
  9. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Atlantic City, New Jersey / Casinos
  11. USSR / Jewish Dissidents / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  12. (Commercial: Campbell Top `N Bond Cement; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  13. Israel-Egypt Peace Moves / Ancient Egypt
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 26, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

May 27, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Israel-Egypt Peace Moves
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  4. Washington, DC-10 Plane Crash
  5. Gasoline Shortage / Holiday Travel
  6. Bob Hope's Birthday
  7. Elton John / USSR Concert
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gibson Refrigerators; Samsonite Luggage; AMC Concord; Florida Orange Growers. Association)
  9. Back of Book / Egypt-Arab World / USS Nautilus
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; New-Skin Liquid Bandage; J.C. Penney Shirts; Sanka Coffee; Michelin Tires.)
  11. Sports / Auto Racing / Basketball / Foosball
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sinex Nasal Spray; Night of Olay Lotion.)
  13. Insiders / Lebanon / PLO Pilots / Illegal Alabama Coal Mines / Air Force Fuel / China, PR
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 27, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. El Arish Meeting / Open Borders
  3. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  4. Airliner Crash / Chicago
  5. Memorial Day Weekend / Gasoline
  6. Hurricanes / Names
  7. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Kelloggs Product 19 Cereal; Upcoming Item; Lennox Heating and Cooling Systems.)
  8. Sports: Auto Racing / Tennis / Basketball / Baseball
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.)
  10. Chicago Crash / Update
  11. Decision 80
  12. Memorial Day / Vietnam Veterans We.
  13. Chicago Crash / Update
  14. Good Night

May 28, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 28, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Washington, DC-10S Grounded / American 191 Crash
  3. Stock Market Closed
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Ford Mustang.)
  5. Energy / Gasoline
  6. England / Gasoline
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Amway; Bufferin; Sheer Energy Pantyhose; Greyhound.)
  9. Massachusetts / Fire
  10. Decatur / Racial Disturbance
  11. Strauss / Peking Visit
  12. Iran
  13. Israel / Prisoner Release
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer; Ryder Truck Rental; Sherwin Williams Paints; Vicks' Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  15. Ullman Interview
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo French Colombard Wine; Eveready Batteries.)
  17. Science Exhibition
  18. Vets. We.
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. 191 Crash
  3. United Airlines
  4. (Commercial: Shell Fire and Ice Motor Oil; Miller Lite Beer.)
  5. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  6. Canada / Clark
  7. Rhodesia
  8. Switzerland / Bank Embezzlement
  9. (Commercial: Mersene Denture Cleanser; Weed Eater Trimmer.)
  10. Marijuana
  11. Dubois Protest
  12. Stock Market Closed
  13. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Kelloggs Most Cereal.)
  14. Kentucky / Primary Elec.
  15. (Commercial: Ford Mustang; Taylor California Cellars Wines.)
  16. Farmers Protest / Cost
  17. Vets. We.
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 28, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Washington, DC-10 Grounding / Chicago Crash
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Amway.)
  4. Egypt-Israel Relations
  5. Energy / Gasoline
  6. Child Labor
  7. New York / Robbery
  8. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; State Farm Insurance; Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Mazola Margarine.)
  9. Segment 3 (Vietnam Veterans)
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Greyhound; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  11. Refugees
  12. Texas Legis.
  13. Good Night

May 29, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 29, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London); Max Robinson (Chicago); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Groundings
  3. (Commercial: Shake `n Bake; True-Test WeatherAll Paint.)
  4. Carter News Conference
  5. Supreme Court / Prisoners Rts. / Private School Tuition
  6. Harvey / President Assassination Plot
  7. Gasoline Shortage
  8. Chrysler Corp. / Recall / Plant Closing
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Bankers Association; Bulova Watches; Cracklin' Bran Cereal.)
  10. Special Assignment: Two Income Families
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Cello Wines; Midas Mufflers; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Whirlpool Dishwasher.)
  13. Venus
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Wood Slaying / Parachuting Accident
  16. Stock Market Reports
  17. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation Incorporated; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  18. Gubernatorial Elections / Kentucky
  19. Pickford Death
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 29, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Groundings
  3. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Lawsuit / McDonnell Douglas
  4. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Preparation H.)
  5. Carter News Conference / Energy / Lance
  6. Memorial Day Traffic
  7. Harvey / Carter Assassination Plot
  8. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers Association; Tylenol.)
  9. Wood Assassination
  10. White Case / San Francisco
  11. Cup. Court / Private Schools
  12. Chrysler Shutdown
  13. Montgomery Ward / Credit
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Kellogg's Most Cereal.)
  16. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  17. Israel / Palestinians / Egypt
  18. Iran / CIA
  19. Rhodesia
  20. Boat People / Hong Kong
  21. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Safeco Insurance.)
  22. Pickford Death
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 29, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Groundings
  3. Washington, DC-10 Crash / For. Airlines
  4. Washington, DC-10 Crash / Lawsuit
  5. (Commercial: Sears Roebuckand Company; Florida Orange Growers Association)
  6. Carter President Cone.
  7. Supreme Court / Private Schools / Taxes
  8. Wood Assassination
  9. Pickford Death
  10. Venus
  11. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Geritol; Stock Market Report; State Farm Insurance; Ex Lax.)
  12. Segment 3 (Italian Election)
  13. (Commercial: Taylor Wines; Amana Refrigerators; Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  14. Briefly: Harvey / Rhodesia / USSR Microwaves / Iran / Israeli's Suez Canal
  15. Amish / Polio
  16. Good Night

May 30, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 30, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. (Commercial: Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Amana Refrigerators.)
  4. Washington, DC-10 Grounding
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Krylon Spray Paints; Night of Olay; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Economy
  7. Special Assignment: Two Income Families
  8. Economy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Most Cereal; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  11. El Salvador / Assassination
  12. Nicaragua
  13. Iran
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Hungary / Brezhnev Visit
  16. Poland / Pope's Visit
  17. Pennsylvania / Polio
  18. Siamese Twins Separation
  19. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Carrier Heating and Cooling Systems; Bufferin.)
  21. Kentucky Gov. Race
  22. Carter / Vietnam Veterans
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. Economy
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  6. Washington, DC-10 Grounding
  7. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Miller Lite Beer.)
  8. Kentucky / Gov. Race
  9. Siamese Twins Separated
  10. (Commercial: Greyhound; Lysol Tub and Tile Cleaner and Toilet Bowl Cleaners.)
  11. Hungary / Brezhnev Visit
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  13. Iran
  14. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Sleep-Eze Sleeping Aid.)
  16. Vietnam Veterans
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 30, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline
  3. Economy
  4. Chrysler / Plant Closing
  5. (Commercial: Dentrol Denture Adhesive; American Bankers Association)
  6. Washington, DC-10 Groundings
  7. Economy
  8. Siamese Twins Separated
  9. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Roman Meal Products; Stock Market Report; Bell System Yellow Pages; Mazola Margarine.)
  10. Segment 3 (Skylab)
  11. (Commercial: Greyhound; P.V.M. Diet Plan; Upcoming Item; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  12. Nicaragua
  13. El Salvador / Assassination
  14. International Year of The Child / Party
  15. Briefly: Kentucky Primary / Iran / Moro Suspects / Poland
  16. Vietnam Veterans
  17. Good Night

May 31, 1979

• ABC Evening News for May 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Energy
  3. Iran
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Hanes Underwear.)
  6. Maine / Air Crash
  7. Chicago Crash / Update
  8. Carter / Personal Fins.
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Bulova Watches; Old Spice Aftershave; Amway.)
  11. El Salvador
  12. Italy / Red Brigades
  13. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  14. Nigeria
  15. San Antonio / Wood Funeral
  16. Hansen Twins
  17. VW Recall
  18. Chrysler
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Tourister Luggage; Sambo's Restaurants; Eveready Batteries; Tru-Test Paints and True Value Hardware Stores.)
  20. Sears / Wrench Case
  21. Special Assignment: Two Income Families
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 31, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  4. Energy / White House Meeting
  5. Energy / Diesel Fuel
  6. Energy / Gasoline Tax Revenue
  7. Energy / OPEC
  8. Iran
  9. United Nations / South Africa
  10. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  11. Washington, DC-10 / Safety Problems
  12. Maine / Air Crash
  13. Nerve Gas Bomb Move
  14. Hurricanes
  15. Skylab
  16. France / Bombs
  17. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  18. Carter / Personal Fins.
  19. Shah of Iran
  20. VW Recall
  21. Med. Fraud
  22. Smith Sentencing
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Tru-Test Paints and True Value Hardware Stores; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  25. Sears / Wrench Suit
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; State Farm Insurance.)
  4. Energy / OPEC
  5. Energy / White House Meeting
  6. Carter / Personal Fins.
  7. Washington, DC-10S
  8. Sears / Wrench Case
  9. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Roman Meal Bread; Stock Market Report; Chevrolet Trucks; Gibson Appliances.)
  10. Segment 3 (Church and State In Poland)
  11. (Commercial: Greyhound; Tru-Test Stain and True Value Hardware Stores; Upcoming Item; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  12. Briefly: Siamese Twins / Skylab / Maine Plane Crash / Med. Fraud / Shah of Iran
  13. Baseball / Lee
  14. Good Night

Specials

• May 01, 1979 - CBS Special - Fallout From Three Mile Island [19:00:20 - 19:56:40]
• May 07, 1979 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: A Conversation with Jerry Brown [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• May 09, 1979 - ABC Special - Salt II: The Arms Debate [22:30:00 - 22:58:50]
• May 13, 1979 - PBS Special - The 3-Mile Island Syndrome [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• May 19, 1979 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: A Conversation with Ronald Reagan [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• May 29, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter Press Conference [15:00:00 - 15:35:00]
• May 29, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter Press Conference [14:59:50 - 15:01:00]
• May 29, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter Press Conference [15:32:50 - 15:35:30]
• May 29, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter Press Conference [14:59:40 - 15:01:00]
• May 29, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter Press Conference [15:32:50 - 15:35:20]

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