August 1979 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Egypt); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Legis.
  3. Washington, DC / Gasoline Dealers' Demonstration
  4. Energy / Poor and Elderly
  5. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Wheaties Cereal.)
  7. Houston / Apartment House Fire
  8. Wyoming / Train Derailment
  9. Radioactive Cloud / Canada
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Subaru; Bell System Yellow Pages; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  12. Israel-Egypt Rel. / Sinai Force
  13. Zambia / Commonwealth Conference
  14. Typhoon Hope
  15. England / Queen Mother
  16. Florida / Whales
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Bufferin; Eveready Batteries; Shake `N Bake; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  19. Citizen's Party
  20. Carter / United States Jews
  21. Special Assignment (Inside The White House: Robert Strauss and Walter Mondale)
  22. Economy: Gold Price
  23. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Oil of Olay.)
  24. Murphy / Voting Error
  25. Oklahoma / 3O-Year Awol
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Energy / Dealers' Protest
  3. Energy / Legis.
  4. Energy / Schlesinger
  5. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Arco Graphite Motor Oil.)
  6. Wheat
  7. Kennedy / Tsongas
  8. Bagley
  9. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Doan's Pills.)
  10. Carter / American Jews
  11. Israeli Justice
  12. Persian Gulf / Lloyds of London
  13. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Miller Beer.)
  14. Typhoon Hope
  15. Refugees
  16. Milk Substitutes
  17. Houston / Apartment House Fire
  18. Wyoming / Wrong Landing
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Nabisco Sesame Wheats Crackers; Primatene Mist.)
  21. Chicago / Summer School
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Legis.
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Sambo's Restaurant.)
  4. Republican Tax Plan
  5. Economy
  6. Houston / Apartment House Fire
  7. Wyoming / Wrong Airport
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Nabisco Sesame Wheats Crackers; Geritol; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Refugees
  11. Nicaragua
  12. Carter / American Jews
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Corning Sunglasses; Ex-Lax.)
  14. Special Segment (Jerry Brown)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Krylon Spray Paint; Mazola Margarine.)
  16. Antiquities / Williamsburg
  17. Good Night

August 2, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1979
  1. Preview Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy
  3. Mexico-US Relations / Natural Gas
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Typhoon Hope
  7. Refugees
  8. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Spray 'N Wash; Sanka Coffee; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  11. Economy
  12. Chrysler
  13. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  14. Indiana / Floods
  15. Munson Death
  16. Stock Market Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bufferin; Schweppes Tonic Water; Special K Cereal; Audi 4000.)
  18. Special Assignment (Inside The White House: Gerald Rafshoon and Pat Caddell)
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Pepto-Bismol.)
  21. Carter / Poll Results
  22. Insiders: Carter-Kennedy / United States Circuit Court / Nixon
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy/ House and Senate
  3. Energy Department Reversal
  4. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Triumph Tr7.)
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  6. Typhoon Hope
  7. (Commercial: Maalox Antacid; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  8. Mexico / Oil Slick
  9. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  13. Heart Test
  14. Prison Reform
  15. Nixon / Apartment Rejection
  16. Fitzsimmons / Indictment
  17. Munson Death
  18. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  19. Rafting
  20. Airline Pilot / Wrong Landing
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  5. Energy Debate
  6. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  7. Volcker and Miller / Confirmations
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Geritol Tonic.)
  10. Munson Death
  11. Mexico / Oil Slick
  12. Fitzsimmons / Indictment
  13. Chicago / Community Dvt.
  14. Refugees / Typhoon Hope
  15. USSR / Watermelon Blackmkt.
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Whirlpool Appliances; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  17. Special Segment (Latin Dominoes?)
  18. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; Schweppes Tonic Water; Bufferin; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  19. New York City / Street Musicians
  20. Good Night

August 3, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1979
  1. Congressional Recess
  2. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. (Commercial: Ford Autos; Budweiser Beer.)
  4. Commonwealth Conference / Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  5. Ottaviani Death
  6. Israel / Begin / Lebanon
  7. Egypt / Population and New Towns
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Bufferin; Battlestar Galactica", "Love Boat," "Fantasy Island" Television Shows; "Night Cries", "Freebie & the Bean" Movies.)
  10. Mexico / Oil Slick
  11. Munson
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Sanka Coffee; Audi 4000; Clorets.)
  14. Jack Carter
  15. Harris / Swearing-In
  16. Schneiders / Resignation
  17. Special Assignment (Inside The White House: Brzezinski; Summary)
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Oil of Olay.)
  20. Economy
  21. Chrysler
  22. Edsels
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Congress / Recess / Record
  3. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers.)
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  5. Goldwater / Secretary's Bill
  6. Califano / Darvon
  7. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Metamucil Laxative.)
  8. Chrysler
  9. Economy
  10. Mexico / Oil Slick
  11. Atlantic Empress
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Arco Graphite Motor Oil; Miller Beer.)
  14. Israel-Lebanon Conflict / Begin
  15. Spain / Basque Terrorists
  16. Measles
  17. New York City / Bank Robbery
  18. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Correctol Laxative.)
  19. Jane Fonda / California State Senate
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Chrysler
  3. Economy
  4. Tire Ind. / Layoffs
  5. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Preparation H.)
  6. Refugees
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  10. Congressional Recess
  11. House / Televised Sessions
  12. Munson
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Geritol Tonic; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  14. Israel / Begin / Carter Remark / Lebanon Raid
  15. Special Segment (Beirut: Boom Town)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; State Farm Insurance; Rolaids.)
  17. Cowboy Disco
  18. Good Night

August 4, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. 1980 Presidential Campaign
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Audi 4000.)
  4. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
  5. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  6. Somoza / Nicaragua Refugees
  7. Economy / Inflation
  8. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American; Nestea.)
  9. Chrysler Corp.
  10. Khashoggi Divorce
  11. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Ben-Gay.)
  12. Hays, Kansas, Airplane Crash
  13. Munson Death
  14. (Commercial: Borden Krylon Paint; Maalox Tablets and Liquid.)
  15. Vacation Lodge For Elderly
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1979
  1. Introduction John Hart and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. (Commercial: Spray `N Wash; The Gallery of Homes Real Estate Brokers; Upcoming Item; Preparation H.)
  4. 1980 Presidential Campaign
  5. Economy / Inflation
  6. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
  7. Energy Crisis / Naperville, Illinois
  8. Magazine Ind.
  9. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  10. Sports / Golf / Boxing / Baseball
  11. (Commercial: Tums; Federal Express; Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  12. World War II Holocaust
  13. Mt. Etna Eruption
  14. Knebworth Rock Concert
  15. Bolivia Elec. / Halpern / Divorce / Johnson
  16. Good Night

August 5, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Energy Shortage
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  4. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
  5. Yellowstone National Park
  6. Car Repair Costs
  7. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Nytol.)
  8. US-Israel Relations / Palestinian Question
  9. Rhodesia
  10. Carter / Park Chung Hee
  11. (Commercial: Night of Olay; ITT.)
  12. Heidrick Family Reunion
  13. Atomic Weapons / Commentary
  14. Loch Ness Monster
  15. (Commercial: Most Cereal; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  16. Channel Swim / Nyad
  17. Mays
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Commonwealth Conference / Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  3. Israel-US Relations
  4. Afghanistan
  5. (Commercial: General Motors; Borden's Lite-Line Cheese.)
  6. Idaho / Forest Fire
  7. Mexico / Oil Slick
  8. Chrysler / UAW
  9. Volcanos / Mt. Etna
  10. Italy / New Government
  11. Refugees
  12. Carter / Proselytizing Attempt
  13. CIA / Want Ad
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids; Clorets; Upcoming Item; Lanacane Medicated Cream.)
  15. Sports: Golf / Baseball
  16. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  17. Nuclear Power Protests / Hiroshima / US
  18. Space Technology
  19. Good Night

August 6, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1979
  1. Introduction Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline Shortage Investigation / Miller and Volcker
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Murine Eyedrops.)
  4. California / Earthquake
  5. Mexico / Oil Slick
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Product 19 Cereal; Shasta Cola; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  8. Carter / Poll Results
  9. Brown
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Glidden Paints; Sanka Coffee; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  12. Switzerland / Hijacking
  13. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  14. Refugees
  15. English Channel Swims
  16. Hiroshima/ A-Bomb
  17. Wayne Film / Radioactive Fallout
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Rolaids; Ford Autos.)
  20. Estes A Sentencing
  21. Ohio / Tank Fire
  22. Idaho / Forest Fire
  23. Munson Funeral
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Miller and Volcker / Swearing-In
  4. (Commercial: Life Cereals; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  5. Mexico / Oil Slick
  6. AFL-CIO / Oil Industry
  7. Energy Department / Oil Industry Report
  8. Estes / Sentencing
  9. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Preparation H.)
  10. San Francisco / Earthquake
  11. Idaho, Minnesota, Wyoming / Forest Fires
  12. AFL-CIO / Meany
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; A-I Steak Sauce.)
  15. Israel-Egypt / Palestinian Talks
  16. Refugees
  17. Hiroshima
  18. Switzerland / Hijacking
  19. (Commercial: Stanback Pain Reliever; Sanka Coffee.)
  20. Munson Funeral
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline Shortage Investigation
  3. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Congressional Delegation / Southeast Asia Tour
  5. Refugees
  6. Israel / Palestinian Talks
  7. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  8. Volcanos / Mt. Etna
  9. Iran
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Fleischmann's Margarine; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  12. Cancer Research
  13. San Francisco / Earthquake
  14. Wheat Crop
  15. Munson Funeral
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Wonder Bond Glue; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  17. Special Segment (Death Rays)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol Tonic; Mazola Margarine; Shake `N Bake.)
  19. Virginia / Horse Sale
  20. Good Night

August 7, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1979
  1. Bypassed; Preview Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Energy
  4. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  5. Mexico / Oil Slick
  6. Texas / Oil Tank Fire
  7. Idaho / Forest Fires
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Subaru; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Cling Free Softener; Budweiser Beer.)
  10. Israel-Egypt Rel. / Palestinian Talks / Israel-US Relations
  11. Volcanos / Mt. Etna
  12. Spain / Forest Fire
  13. Vietnam / Congressional Delegation
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; A-1 Steak Sauce; General Motors.)
  15. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  16. Special Assignment (Nuclear Power)
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Alberto Vo-5 Hairspray.)
  19. Burger / Jury Trials
  20. Dole / Kennedy
  21. Insiders: US-Israel Relations / Egyptian Gala / Castro United Nations Address
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Mexico / Oil Slick
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Kemper Insurance Companies.)
  4. Burger / Jury Trials
  5. Carter / Baltimore Visit
  6. Askew / White House Position
  7. 1980 Campaign: Crane Defector / Kennedy
  8. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  9. Economy
  10. Aerospace Ind. / Defective Material
  11. Bolger / Postal Service
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  14. US-Israel Relations
  15. Vietnam / Congressional Delegation Visit
  16. Spain / Forest Fire
  17. Idaho / Forest Fires
  18. Federal Aviation Administration / Airport Improvements
  19. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Miller Beer.)
  20. Sindona / Bank Collapse
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mexico / Oil Slick
  3. Idaho / Forest Fires
  4. Pennsylvania / Chemical Dumping
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Total Cereal.)
  6. Economy
  7. Carter / Baltimore Visit
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; State Farm Insurance; Pepto-Bismol.)
  9. Special Segment (Carter and The People)
  10. Dole / Kennedy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Bell System Yellow Pages; Ex-Lax.)
  13. Israel-Egypt Rel. / Palestinian Issue / US-Israel Relations
  14. Iran
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gen Motors; Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Vietnam / Congressional Delegation
  17. Texas / Refugees
  18. Good Night

August 8, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  3. Scotland / Diving Accident
  4. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Corning Sunglasses.)
  5. USSR / Diplomat's Death
  6. Refugees / Congressional Delegation
  7. Iraq
  8. Volcanos / Mt. Etna
  9. Spa-In / Forest Fire
  10. Pacific Northwest / Forest Fires
  11. Kasznar Death
  12. Monsarrat Death
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Cella Wines; A-1 Steak Sauce; Audi 4000; Alberto Vo-5 Hair Spray.)
  15. US-Israel Relations
  16. Economy / Food
  17. Government Advertising Practices
  18. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Datsun 280Zx; Geritol Tonic.)
  19. Special Assignment (Risks of Nuclear Power)
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Shake 'N Bake.)
  22. Ohio / Weather
  23. Mice / All-Female Reproduction
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. US-Israel Relations
  3. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Ford Autos.)
  4. Economy / Food
  5. Wheat
  6. Aerospace Ind.
  7. Vietnam / Congressional Delegation
  8. USSR / Diplomat's Death
  9. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer.)
  10. Scotland / Diving Accident
  11. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  12. Northwest / Forest Fires
  13. Ohio / Weather
  14. Canada / Tornadoes
  15. China, PR / Peking Demonstration
  16. Iraq
  17. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Nuclear Power Plants / California
  19. Synthetic Fuels / Kelp
  20. Mississippi / Gubernatorial Primary
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  23. Nixon
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. US-Israel Relations
  3. Iraq
  4. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Olympic Overcoat Paints.)
  5. Northwest / Forest Fires
  6. Texas / Mexican Slick
  7. Brown / MX Missiles
  8. Askew / Trade Negotiator
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Nabisco Sesame Wheats Crackers; Clorets.)
  11. Economy / Food
  12. Atlanta Crime
  13. Pope / United States Visit
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Sambo's Restaurant; Night of Olay.)
  15. Special Segment (The Children of War)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; State Farm Insurance; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  17. Susie The Pig
  18. Good Night

August 9, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Chrysler
  4. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  5. Northwest / Forest Fires
  6. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  7. Energy / Alternative Sources
  8. O'Halley Death
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; A-1 Steak Sauce; American Express Travelers Cheques; Murine Eye Drops.)
  11. Spies
  12. Vietnam. Congressional Delegation
  13. Vietnam Defector
  14. Volcanos / Mt. Etna
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Sambo's Restaurants; Sanka Coffee; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  16. Nixon
  17. (Commercial: Schweppes Tonic Water; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  18. FBI Deaths
  19. Alabama / Ku Klux Klan March
  20. Landrieu
  21. Insiders: Brown and Carter / Shah of Iran
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Chrysler Corp.
  3. Economy
  4. (Commercial: Schweppes Tonic Water; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  5. Landrieu
  6. Spies
  7. Alabama / Ku Klux Klan March
  8. FBI Deaths
  9. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  10. Vietnam-US Relations
  11. Refugees
  12. (Commercial: ITT.)
  13. Texas/ Mexican Oil Slick
  14. Northwest / Forest Fires
  15. Energy
  16. West States / Sagebrush Rebellion
  17. Carter / Vacation
  18. O'Halley Death
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  21. England / Bird's Death
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1979
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Chrysler
  4. Michigan / General Motors and Ford Stock
  5. (Commercial: Pennzoil Pzl Motor Oil; Metamucil Laxative.)
  6. FBI Murders
  7. Landrieu
  8. Washington, DC-10S
  9. Concorde
  10. O'Halley Death
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Geritol Tonic; Primatene Mist and Tablets Asthma Medication.)
  13. Spies
  14. Refugees / Vietnam
  15. Susan B. Anthony Dollar
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Total Cereal.)
  17. Special Segment (Inside Iran)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wines; Corning Sunglasses; Turns.)
  19. Mexican Oil Spill
  20. Good Night

August 10, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1979
  1. Bypassed Introduction
  2. CIA Mind Control Experiments
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Special K Cereal.)
  4. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Night of Olay; Shasta Cola; Unity Buying Service.)
  7. Espionage / Senate Staff Report
  8. Iran
  9. Vietnam / Cong. Delegations
  10. Cong. Travels
  11. USSR / United States Torpedo
  12. Space Vehicles
  13. Stock Market Report Additions (5)
  14. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Eveready Batteries; General Motors.)
  15. White House Staff Changes
  16. Carter / Windfall Profits Tax
  17. Energy / Water Device
  18. Midwest / Tornadoes
  19. Canada / Ferry Accident
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Corning Sunglasses; Total Cereal.)
  22. Nuclear Plants / Ohio
  23. Northwest / Forest Fires
  24. San Quentin Escape
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. White House Staff Changes
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  4. United States /Crop Forecast
  5. Energy / Gasoline
  6. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  7. Record Ind.
  8. Sindona / Disappearance
  9. Peoples Temples / Survivors
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Triumph Tr7.)
  12. Northwest / Forest Fires
  13. Mexican Oil Slick
  14. Veterans Lobby
  15. Ecuador
  16. Mengele Reward
  17. USSR / United States Torpedo
  18. India / Satellite Launch
  19. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service; Rolaids.)
  20. On The Road (Tree House)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. White House Staff Changes
  3. Energy / Carter
  4. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  5. Chrysler
  6. Capri Defects
  7. Bumper Crop
  8. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  9. Idaho / Forest Fire
  10. Dentist's Divorce
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Peter Paul Almond Joy and Mounds Candy Bars.)
  13. Iran
  14. Northern Ireland / IRA
  15. Nicaraguan Ame.
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Whirlpool Appliances; Florida Orange Growers.)
  17. Special Segment (The Carter Plan)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; State Farm Insurance; Ben-Gay.)
  19. Philadelphia / 105 Yr-Old
  20. Good Night

August 11, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Forest Fires / West States
  3. Forest Fires / France
  4. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Unity Buying Service.)
  5. Ku Klux Klan March / Alabama
  6. Death Penalty / Protest
  7. Chrysler Corp.
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Maalox Liquid and Maalox Plus Tablets.)
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. Vietnam-US Relations / MIA's / Refugees
  11. Ukraine Coal Mine Explosion
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; Audi 4000 Auto.)
  13. Baker Presidential Campaign
  14. President Cand. Search
  15. Nixon / Apartment Purchase
  16. Wright Death
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Raisin Bran; Anacin.)
  18. Woodstock / Commentary
  19. Disco Dancing / Foot Damage
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1979
  1. Introduction John Hart and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Chrysler Corp.
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Tums.)
  4. Vietnam-US Relations / Cambodia / Refugees
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. PLO-US Relations
  7. Mideast / Strauss
  8. China / Population Growth
  9. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake; Upcoming Item; Corning Photo-Gray Extra Lenses.)
  10. Landrieu
  11. Nixon Apartment
  12. Forest Fires / West States
  13. Ku Klux Klan March / Alabama
  14. Wright Death
  15. (Commercial: Federal Express; Complete Denture Cleanser; Upcoming Item; Unity Buying Service.)
  16. Sports / Football / Baseball
  17. (Commercial: Karastan Carpets; Polaroid Camera; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  18. Acrobatic Flying
  19. Good Night

August 12, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Ku Klux Klan March / Alabama
  3. Atlanta, Georgia / Crime Rate
  4. Northern Ireland
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A-1 Steak Sauce; Doan's Pills.)
  6. US-Vietnam Relations / MIA's
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Ecuador
  9. Floods / Morvi, India
  10. Iran Developments
  11. Presidential Campaign 1980 / Puerto Rico
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Unity Buying Service; Cella Wines; Federal Express.)
  13. Back of Book / Artificial Flavoring
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Sanka Coffee; Subaru Brat; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  15. Sports / Boxing / Polo / Tennis / Baseball
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades.)
  17. Insiders / Philadelphia Police / Atomic Test Victim / Space Shuttle / PLO / Delta Queen Cruise
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; American Motors Corp.)
  4. Ku Klux Klan March / Alabama
  5. United Farm Workers Convention
  6. Forest Fires / West States
  7. Floods / Morvi, India
  8. (Commercial: Primatene; Rolaids.)
  9. PLO-US Relations
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. Iran Developments
  12. US-Vietnam Relations / Commentary
  13. (Commercial: Nytol; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  14. Talmadge
  15. Jackson Arrest
  16. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service; Maalox Liquid and Maalox Plus Tablets.)
  17. Roller Skating
  18. Homemade Glider Contest
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. US-Israel Relations
  3. PLO / United Nations Resolution
  4. Afghanistan
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Energy Investigation
  7. Chrysler
  8. Idaho / Forest Fires
  9. Mexican Oil Spill
  10. Economy
  11. India / Flood
  12. (Commercial: Rolaids; Speidel Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers.)
  13. Alabama / Ku Klux Klan March
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Vietnam / Congressional Delegation
  16. Montana / Handicapped and Bus Co.
  17. (Commercial: General Motors; Upcoming Item; Karastan Carpeting.)
  18. Sports: Tennis / Boxing / Football
  19. (Commercial: Tums; Unity Buying Service; Upcoming Item; Preparation H.)
  20. Self-Powered Flight Contest
  21. Good Night

August 13, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Philadelphia / Police Brutality
  3. Atlanta / Crime
  4. Las Vegas / Aladdin Hotel
  5. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  6. Economy / Food Prices
  7. Union Pacific / Strike
  8. Economy
  9. Proposition 9 Cents
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Final Net Hair Spray; Pepto-Bismol; Unity Buying Service; Goodyear Service.)
  12. Chicago / Stadium Collapse
  13. Idaho / Forest Fires
  14. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  15. Refugees / Seadrift, Texas
  16. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Monsanto Chemicals; Subaru; Cella Wines.)
  19. Strauss / Palestinians
  20. Iran
  21. India / Flood Aftermath
  22. Vietnam / Food Shortage
  23. Jane's Fighting Ships / USSR
  24. Hitchcock / Birthday
  25. Economy: Gold Price
  26. (Commercial: Rolaids; Hart To Hart Television Show.)
  27. Earthquakes / Tennessee / California
  28. Milwaukee
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Food Prices
  3. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Doan's Pills.)
  4. Chicago / Stadium Collapse
  5. Federal Aviation Administration / Safety Regulations
  6. Stadium Collapse
  7. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Ford Autos.)
  8. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  9. Northwest / Forest Fires
  10. Israel / Economy
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Unity Buying Service.)
  12. Philadelphia / Police Brutality
  13. Atlanta / Crime
  14. Refugees / Texas
  15. Lebanon / Iraq Ambassador
  16. Iran
  17. Florida / Haitian Drownings
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Miller Beer; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  20. Proposition 9 Cents
  21. England / Minister's Apology
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Philadelphia / Police Brutality
  3. (Commercial: Corning Sunglasses; Tums.)
  4. Economy / Food Prices
  5. United States / For. Realty
  6. AFL-CIO / Bonds
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Cella Wines.)
  9. Chicago / Stadium Collapse
  10. Florida / Haitian Deaths
  11. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  12. Northwest / Forest Fires
  13. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Bufferin.)
  14. Iran
  15. Strauss / US-Israel Relations
  16. Jane's Fighting Ships / USSR
  17. US-USSR Rel. / Nuclear Weapons
  18. Bank Robberies
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arby's Restaurants; Ben-Gay; Sanka Coffee.)
  20. Special Segment (Jupiter: A Closer Look)
  21. Good Night

August 14, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarrlel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Peace Talks / Young
  3. (Commercial: Ford Autos; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  4. Energy / Oil Co. Overchgs.
  5. Economy
  6. Auto Sales
  7. Chrysler / GMAC Loan
  8. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum and Muscular Dystrophy Campaign; Natural Light Beer; Product 19 Cereal; Bayer Aspirin.)
  10. Vietnam-China, PR Rel.
  11. India / Flood Aftermath
  12. Admiral's Cup Race / Storm
  13. Northern Ireland
  14. Iran
  15. Idaho / Forest Fires
  16. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service; Shake `N Bake; Chevrolet Autos; Night of Olay.)
  19. Panama Canal Treaties
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Reynolds Wrap.)
  22. Stamp Collection
  23. Brock / Baseball
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments / Young
  3. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  4. Chrysler / General Motors Corporation Loan
  5. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile 15.
  6. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Miller Lite Beer.)
  7. Admiral's Cup Race / Storm
  8. India / Flood Aftermath
  9. Vietnam-China, PR Rel.
  10. Iran
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Sesame Wheats Crackers; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  12. Energy / Oil Co.
  13. Congress / 1980 Census
  14. Yacht Race / Turner Rescued
  15. Massachusetts / Capital Punishment
  16. Florida / Prison System
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Doan's Pills.)
  19. Northern Ireland
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Young
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Preparation H.)
  4. India / Flood Aftermath
  5. Admiral vs. Cup Race / Storm
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Iran
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Betty Crocker Creamy Deluxe Frosting and Super Moist Cake Mix; Speidel Watchbands.)
  10. Energy / Oil Companies
  11. Chrysler / General Motors
  12. Energy / Gasoline
  13. Square Corn
  14. Artist's Fire
  15. Thailand Massage Parlors / Energy
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Margarine; Krylon Spray Paints; Kodak Paper.)
  17. Special Segment (Wanted: Airline Pilots)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Delta and Delex Faucets; Allerest Med.; Parkay Margarine.)
  19. Mt. Whitney / Octogenarian Climber
  20. Good Night

August 15, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Young Resignation
  3. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  4. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  5. Admiral's Cup Race / Storm Rescue
  6. India / Pakistan Arms Dvt.
  7. India / Flood Aftermath
  8. USSR / Air Crash
  9. USSR Cosmonauts
  10. Prince Charles / Nixon's Matchmaking
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Alberto Vo-5 Hair Spray; Budweiser Beer; Murine Eye Drops; Special K Cereal.)
  13. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  14. Kansas / Wichita Fire
  15. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  16. Carter Trip / Media Restrictions
  17. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Calculators; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Goodyear Service; Bayer Aspirin.)
  18. Special Assignment (Woodstock Revisited)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Young Resignation
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Peter Paul Almond Joy and Mounds Candy Bars.)
  4. Admiral's Cup Race / Storm
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  8. Carter Trip / Media Restrictions
  9. Bell
  10. Philadelphia
  11. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. USSR / Midair Crash
  13. France / Dock Protest
  14. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  15. Monitor
  16. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Triumph Tr7.)
  17. Experimental Cars
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1979
  1. [Andrew Young - Announces Resignation.]
  2. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  3. Young Resignation
  4. (COMMERCIAL: Geritol Tonic; Corning Sunglasses.)
  5. Admiral's Cup Race
  6. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Bayer Aspirin; Betty Crocker Creamy Deluxe Frosting and Super Moist Cake Mix.)
  9. Economy
  10. TWA
  11. Nuclear Power Plants / Workers
  12. Barzini - /Nudity
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wyler's Lemonade; Kodak Paper; Chevrolet Autos.)
  14. Special Segment (George Meany At 85)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages; American Express Travelers Cheques; Ex-Lax.)
  16. Bell Departure
  17. Good Night

August 16, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Young / Repercussions
  3. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Doan's Pills.)
  4. Young Affair / Repercussions
  5. Economy: Gold Price
  6. (Commercial: Corning Sunglasses; Bufferin; Subaru; Tootsie Roll.)
  7. Eastern Airlines / Hijacking
  8. Economy
  9. Chrysler
  10. Tongsun Park
  11. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Alberto Vo-5 Hair Spray; Natural Light Beer; A-1 Steak Sauce.)
  12. Special Assignment (Woodstock Revisited)
  13. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; The Lazarus Syndrome" Television Show.)
  14. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  15. India / Flood Aftermath
  16. Italy / Octuplets
  17. Admiral's Cup Race
  18. Carter / Delta Queen Trip
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Young Affair / Repercussions
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  4. Young Affair / Repercussions
  5. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Special K Cereal.)
  6. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  7. Energy / Gasoline
  8. Economy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Complete Denture Cleaner.)
  11. Civiletti
  12. Tongsun Park
  13. Diggs
  14. 1980 Campaign
  15. Draft-Kennedy Movement
  16. Carter / Mississippi Trip
  17. Italy / Octuplets
  18. Diefenbaker Death
  19. Eastern Airlines / Hijacking Attempt
  20. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurant; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. Picnic / Namath
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1979
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Young / Mideast
  3. Young Situation / Jewish Reaction
  4. (Commercial: Borden Skim-American Cheese; Special K Cereal.)
  5. Young / United Nations Reaction
  6. Octuplets
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Betty Crocker Cake Mix; Absorbine, Junior; Allerest Allergy Relief.)
  8. Economy / Federal Reserve Int. Rate
  9. Economy / Personal Income
  10. Special Segment (Records, Books, Movies)
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Schweppes Mixers; Geritol; Parkay Margarine.)
  13. (Commercials / Travelers Checks
  14. Schlesinger
  15. Park
  16. Eastern Airlines / Hijacking Attempt
  17. Decision `80
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Sambo's Restaurants)
  19. Tobacco Auction
  20. Good Night

August 17, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Israel Relations / PLO
  3. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Ford Autos.)
  4. Energy / Oil Price Decontrol
  5. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  6. Economy
  7. Auto Industry
  8. Travelers Checks
  9. Beer Ind.
  10. Tomjanovich / Settlement
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio))
  12. (Commercial: Bufferin; Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops and Tootsie Pops Drops Candies; Texas Instruments Calculators; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  13. Guy,On Capture
  14. Madsen Arraignment
  15. India / Flood Aftermath
  16. Caribbean / Slavery
  17. Italy / Octuplets
  18. (Commercial: Murine Eyedrops; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Doan's Pills.)
  19. France / Priest
  20. (Commercial: Giacobazzi Wines; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  21. Snow White
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  3. Energy / Oil Price Decontrol
  4. Carter / Trip Departure
  5. (Commercial: Giacobazzi Wines; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  6. Young Affair
  7. US-Israel Relations / PLO
  8. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  9. Italy / Octuplets
  10. ALS Research
  11. Health / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  12. Guyon Arrested
  13. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Maalox Antacid.)
  14. Florida / Republican Caucus
  15. United Farm Workers
  16. Economy
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Anacin.)
  19. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. US-Israel Relations / PLO / Young
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Economy
  5. Energy / Crude Oil Price Decontrol / Carter Vacation
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Betty Crocker Super Moist and Creamy Deluxe Frosting.)
  8. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  9. New York City / Bank Robberies
  10. Italy / Octuplets
  11. China, PR / Population Control
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Autos; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  13. Special Segment (Heal Thyself)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sambo's Restaurants; Speidel Watchbands; Velveeta Cheese.)
  15. Oakland A's
  16. Good Night

August 18, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Jed Duvall (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Strauss / Palestinian Issue / Lebanon
  3. (Commercial: A-1 Steak Sauce; Borden Krylon Spray Paint.)
  4. Carter / Delta Queen
  5. Crystal River, Florida / Nuclear Plant
  6. Idaho Forest Fire
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  8. Chrysler Corp.
  9. Lake George, New York
  10. Orlando, Florida / Car Accident
  11. Columbus, Georgia / Ku Klux Klan / NAACP
  12. Reidsville, Georgia / Capital Punishment
  13. (Commercial: Borden Skim-American Cheese; Texas Instruments Calculators.)
  14. Iran Developments
  15. Nicaraguan Refugees
  16. Octuplets
  17. Boldt Lawsuit
  18. (Commercial: ITT.)
  19. Ohio River
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1979
  1. John Hart and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Strauss / Palestinian Issue / Young / Black-Jewish American Relations
  3. Iran Developments
  4. (Commercial: Anacin; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  5. Carter / Delta Queen
  6. American Indian Mineral Rts.
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake; Upcoming Item; Borden Skim-American.)
  8. Atlanta, Georgia, Crime Rate
  9. Octuplets
  10. (Commercial: Karastan Carpets; Parkay Margarine; Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  11. Sports / Baseball / Golf / Boxing / Tennis
  12. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Cake Mixes and Frosting; Speidel Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior)
  13. Redgrave / Fonda
  14. Good Night

August 19, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Strauss / Palestinian Issue / Young
  3. Young / SCLC
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades; Rolaids.)
  5. Texas / Oil Spill
  6. F-16 Grounding
  7. Vatican-China, PR Relations
  8. Soviet Cosmonauts
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Night of Olay; Federal Express; Bell System Yellow Pages; Subaru.)
  10. Carter / Delta Queen
  11. Jenkins / White House President Office
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake; Texas Instruments Calculators; Borden Krylon Spray Paint.)
  13. Sports / Boxing / Oerter
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; Jeep Pickup Truck.)
  15. Back of Book / Generic Drugs / Commentary: French Opinion of Carter
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Strauss / Palestinian Issue
  3. (Commercial: Preparation H; Kemper Insurance.)
  4. Carter / Delta Queen
  5. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Carter / Kennedy
  6. (Commercial: Rolaids; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  7. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  8. Oil Shortage / Wood and Coal Burning Stove Ind.
  9. Iran / Kurds
  10. Soviet Cosmonauts
  11. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Texas Instruments Calculator.)
  12. Young / Palestinian Issue
  13. Retail Sales / Economy
  14. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  15. Japanese World War II Camp / Idaho
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. US-Israel Relations
  3. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Upcoming Item; Night of Olay.)
  4. Young Affair
  5. Carter / Riverboat
  6. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  7. Army / Recruiting Scandal
  8. (Commercial: Mead Trapper and Trapper Keeper Notebooks; Speidel Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Peter Paul Almond Joy and Mounds Candy Bars.)
  9. Iran
  10. Cambodia
  11. Vatican-China, PR
  12. Cosmonauts / Return
  13. Italy / Octuplets
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.)
  15. Sports: Golf / Boxing / Track / Waterskiing / Basketball / Horse Racing
  16. (Commercial: Kraft Velveeta Cheese; Karastan Carpets; Upcoming Item; Ball Park Franks.)
  17. Mideast Developments
  18. Washington / Indian Liquor Stores
  19. North Carolina / Plantation
  20. Good Night

August 20, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. SCLC-PLO Meeting
  3. Strauss / Mideast Trip
  4. Mideast / Lebanon
  5. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Subaru.)
  6. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Calculators; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; United Airlines; Goodyear Service.)
  9. Iran
  10. India / Singh Resignation
  11. Cosmonauts / Return
  12. China, PR / Execution / Modernization Efforts
  13. English Channel Swim
  14. Bahamas-Florida Swim
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Sanka Coffee; Corning Sunglasses.)
  17. Atlanta / Crime Rate
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Chrysler Autos.)
  20. North Carolina / Monitor
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Young Affair / Strauss Trip
  3. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  4. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Preparation H.)
  5. Iran / Oil
  6. Persian Gulf / Terrorism Threat
  7. India / Singh Resignation
  8. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Doan's Pills.)
  9. Nuclear Plants
  10. Bahamas-Florida Swim
  11. Cosmonauts / Return
  12. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Correctol Laxative.)
  13. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  14. `80 Campaign / Carter
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Maalox Antacid.)
  17. England / Martial Arts
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  3. (Commercial: Avon Products; Spray `N Wash.)
  4. Young Affair / SCLC-PLO Meeting
  5. Strauss / Mideast Trip
  6. Iran
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Lucite Paints; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  9. Price-Fixing / OPEC
  10. Bahamas-Florida Swim
  11. English Channel Swim
  12. Italy / Octuplets
  13. Cosmonauts / Return
  14. Somoza A Paraguay Visit
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Speidel Watchbands; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. Special Segment (War On Poverty)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chevrolet Autos; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Road Gangs
  19. Good Night

August 21, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / United States Foreign Policy
  3. Southern Christian Leadership Conference / Israeli Ambassador Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Whirlpool Washers.)
  5. Federal Election Commission / 1976 Carter Campaign
  6. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  7. Texas / Mexican Oil
  8. Minnesota / Oil Pipeline Rupture
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Wonder Bond Glue; Chrysler Autos; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  11. New York City / Bank Robberies
  12. Iran
  13. Thailand
  14. Mohsen Suspect Arrested
  15. Egypt-Israel Relations
  16. Mecca / Pilgrims
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Bufferin; Total Cereal; Texas Instruments Calculator.)
  19. Wheat / USSR
  20. England / Bible Society Publication
  21. Cartoonists' Strike
  22. Saturn / Pioneer
  23. Economy: Gold Price
  24. (Commercial: Monsanto Chemicals; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  25. England / Battle Reenactment
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / United States Policy
  3. Southern Christian Leadership Conference / Mideast
  4. Israel-Egypt Relations
  5. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  7. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  8. 1980 Campaign / Carter
  9. Federal Election Commission / 1976 Carter Campaign
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Miller Beer.)
  11. New York City / Bank Robberies
  12. Massachusetts / Patient's Bill of Rights
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Tums; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  15. Iran
  16. Thailand / Railroad Accident
  17. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Ford Ltd.)
  18. On The Road (California Waver)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Mideast / United States Foreign Policy
  3. Southern Christian Leadership Conference / Israeli Ambassador Meeting
  4. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  5. (Commercial: Lucite Paints and 3M; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  6. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  7. Veterans of Foreign Wars / American Legion Politics
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Ex-Lax.)
  10. Thailand / Railroad Accident
  11. Iran
  12. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Florida Orange Growers; Nabisco Sesame Wheats Crackers.)
  13. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  14. New York City / Bank Robberies
  15. Delaware/ Gentleman Bandit
  16. Canada / Crime
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Corning Sunglasses; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  18. Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad
  19. Good Night

August 22, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Tom Jarriel (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Delta Queen
  3. Iran / United States Oil
  4. UAW / Energy
  5. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Chevrolet Autos.)
  6. Young Affair / Black Leaders
  7. Special Assignment (Palestinian Problem)
  8. Arafat-Hussein Meeting
  9. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Mennen Skin Bracer Aftershave; Ford Autos; Bufferin.)
  12. Vets / Ali
  13. Stockdale Retirement
  14. India
  15. Pope / Record
  16. Economy: Durable Goods
  17. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Corning Sunglasses; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; Doans Pills.)
  18. New York City / Katz Suspect Arrested
  19. New York City / Bank Robberies
  20. Energy / Moonshiners
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Absorbine Junior Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  23. Simon / New Hampshire
  24. Insiders: Kennedy / Ford / Dole-Baker
  25. Farrell Death
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Delta Queen
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. UAW / Energy
  5. Federal Budget
  6. (Commercial: Mennen Skin Bracer; Kemper Insurance Companies.)
  7. United Nations / Palestinian Issue
  8. Young Affair / Black Leaders
  9. India
  10. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer.)
  11. Carter / 1980 Campaign
  12. Christian Voice Lobby
  13. Katz Suspect Arrested
  14. Farrell Death
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Anacin; Radio Shack.)
  17. Lone Ranger
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. United Nations / Palestinian Issue
  3. Carter / Delta Queen
  4. Young Affair / Southern Christian Leadership Conference Meetings
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Chrysler Autos.)
  6. Iran
  7. UAW / Energy
  8. Farrell Death
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mennen Skin Bracer; Fleischmann's Margarine; Reynolds Wrap.
  11. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  12. Nevada / Death Penalty
  13. India
  14. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  15. Iran
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Texas Instruments Calculators; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  17. Special Segment (Sleep Disorders)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lucite Paints; Delta and Delex Faucets; Preparation H.)
  19. Goodwill Industries / Car
  20. Good Night

August 23, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. United Nations / Palestinian Debate
  3. Young Affair / Poll Results / Black Vote
  4. (Commercial: Shake N' Bake; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. Brown / Carter
  6. Carter / Delta Queen
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Absorbine Junior Athlete's Foot Med; "Amityville Horror" Movie; Budweiser Beer.)
  9. Bolshoi Ballet / Defection
  10. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  11. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  12. Economy: Auto Sales
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Tegrin Shampoo; Bufferin; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  14. Delaware / Gentleman Bandit
  15. New York City / Bank Robberies
  16. Maryland / Prison Break
  17. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Chevrolet Autos.)
  18. Alda Interview
  19. Baker / Mail Mix-Up
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. United Nations / Palestinian Issue
  3. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Nestea.)
  5. Maryland / Prison Break
  6. (Commercial: Tums; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  7. United States Sale To Iran
  8. Carter / Delta Queen
  9. Carter / 1980 Campaign
  10. Nixon / Apartment Hunting
  11. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Doan's Pills.)
  12. Energy / Alternate Sources
  13. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  14. Tennessee / Oil
  15. Death and Dying
  16. Bolshoi Ballet / Defection
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  19. Delaware / Gentleman Bandit
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Palestinian Issue
  3. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  4. Iran
  5. Carter / Delta Queen
  6. Bolshoi Ballet / Defection
  7. (Commercial: Allerest Allergy Med.; American Express Card.)
  8. Maryland / Prison Break
  9. Delaware / Gentleman Bandit
  10. Nevada / Death Penalty
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Schweppes Tonic Water; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  13. Nuclear Plants / Licensing
  14. China, PR / Government Cheating
  15. Dallas / Tenant's Suit
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Pepto-Bismol.)
  17. Special Segment (Drs. and Kickbacks)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Pentel Rolling Writer Pen; Bufferin.)
  19. Italy / Pompeii
  20. Good Night

August 24, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Iran Rel.
  3. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  4. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Absorbine Junior Athletes Foot Medication.)
  5. Godunov Defection
  6. Bishop / Death Penalty
  7. North Carolina / MacDonald Trial
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Amityville Horror Movie; Doan's Pills; Total Cereal; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  10. United Nations / Palestinian Issue
  11. Special Assignment (Palestinian Issue)
  12. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  13. Alitalia / Washington, DC-10S
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Bufferin; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; Chrysler Autos.)
  16. Economy
  17. Duncan / Secretary Energy
  18. FTC / Montgomery Ward
  19. Cleveland / Transit Strike
  20. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  21. Kroc / Baseball Fine
  22. (Commercial: Rolaids; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  23. China, PR / Mondale / Tourism
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Oil of Olay.)
  4. United Nations / Palestinian Debate
  5. Iran-US Relations
  6. Godunov Defection
  7. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Chrysler Autos.)
  8. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  9. Duncan / Energy Secretary
  10. 1980 Campaign / Carter
  11. Mondale / China, PR Trip
  12. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Tums.)
  13. Chrysler
  14. Alitalia / Washington, DC-10S
  15. Mexican Oil Spill
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: ITT.)
  18. Pompeii
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Economy / Energy
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Lucite Paints.)
  4. United Nations / Palestinian Issue
  5. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  6. Iran
  7. Godunov Defection
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Corning Sunglasses; Bufferin; Pentel Rolling Writer Pen.)
  10. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  11. Denver / Housing Dispute
  12. Bishop / Death Penalty
  13. OPEC / Antitrust Suit
  14. New York / Taxes and Worm Bus.
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Texas Instruments Calculators; "Amityville Horror" Movie; Celia Wines.)
  16. Special Segment (A Home For Hare Krishna)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Glue; Speidel Watchbands; Correctol Laxative.)
  18. Termites and Dogs
  19. Good Night

August 25, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Godunov Defection / Vlasova
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Lebanon Developments
  5. Mondale / China Trip
  6. Iran / Kurdish Rebellion
  7. (Commercial: The Amityville Horror Motion Picture; Ben-Gay.)
  8. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Florida
  9. Young Resignation / Jordan / Studio 54
  10. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Calculators; Jeep CJ's.)
  11. Bishop
  12. MacDonald Trial
  13. Las Vegas / City Jail Seizure
  14. (Commercial: True Value Paints; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  15. Harlem Week Festival
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Kelly Lange and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Godunov Defection / Vlasova
  3. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Upcoming Item; Pentel Pens.)
  4. Jordan / Studio 54
  5. Las Vegas / Jail Seizure
  6. (Commercial: General Motors; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  7. Mondale / China Trip
  8. Lebanon Developments
  9. Iran / Kurdish Rebellion
  10. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; The Amityville Horror Motion Picture; Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash.)
  11. Sports / Baseball / Track and Field / Golf / Little League / Football
  12. (Commercial: Borden Skim-American Cheese; Chrysler Autos; Upcoming Item; Commercials Interrupted, No Picture Or Voice.)
  13. Bishop
  14. Coal Miners / Housing
  15. Good Night

August 26, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Godunov Defection / Vlasova
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Glue; Chevrolet Autos.)
  4. Godunov Defection / Vlasova
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Garanimals Clothing; Spray `N Wash; Litton Microwave Ovens; Texas Instruments Calculators.)
  6. Las Vegas / Jail Seizure
  7. Hawaii Sniper
  8. Pioneer XI / Saturn
  9. Los Angeles, California / Mass Transit
  10. Iran / Kurdish Rebellion
  11. Pope
  12. Kenton Death
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth; Subaru Autos; Rothchilds Candies; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades.)
  14. Sports / Track / Horse Racing / Baseball
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. Back of Book / Gasoline Shortages and Costs / Commentary: French Attitude
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1979
  1. Godunov Defection / Vlasova
  2. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Derusto Paints.)
  3. Las Vegas / Jail Seizure
  4. Maryland / Prison Escapes
  5. Pioneer XI / Saturn
  6. Los Angeles, California/ Mass Transit Strike
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; ITT.)
  8. Pope
  9. Lebanon Developments / PLO
  10. Iran Developments / Kurdish Rebellion
  11. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Chevrolet Automobiles.)
  12. Oil Shortage / Earth-Sheltered Housing
  13. Mondale / China Trip
  14. (Commercial: True Value Paints; Correctol.)
  15. Kenton Death / Davidson Summer Music Camp
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1979
  1. Introduction Kelly Lange and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Godunov Defection
  3. Mondale / China, PR Visit
  4. Iran
  5. Aspin / Heating Oil
  6. Pope / North Italy Visit
  7. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Speidel Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea Collars.)
  8. Las Vegas / Jail Takeover
  9. Maryland / Prison Break
  10. West Germany / Heroin Smuggling
  11. New York City / Bank Robberies
  12. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash.)
  13. Sports: Long Jump / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wines; Hallmark Cards; Upcoming Item; Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake and Creamy Delux Frosting.)
  15. Cleveland / Busing
  16. North Carolina / Soul City
  17. Kenton Death
  18. Good Night

August 27, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Godunov Defection / Wife Returns
  3. Preview
  4. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  5. Mountbatten Murder
  6. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  7. Mondale / China, PR Visit
  8. China, PR / Modernization Efforts
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Glidden Paints; Glass Plus Cleaner; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  11. Hurricane David
  12. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  13. Teacher Strikes
  14. Los Angeles / Transit Strike
  15. Las Vegas / Jail Uprising
  16. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades; Oil of Olay; Bufferin.)
  17. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island / New Mexico
  18. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Wine; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  19. Shevchenko Interview
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Vlasova / Return To USSR
  3. Bolshoi / Ballet / Chicago
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Midas Mufflers.]
  5. Mountbatten Death
  6. (Commercial: Wheat Thins; True Value Paints.)
  7. Las Vegas / Prisoner Uprising
  8. Transit Strike / Los Angeles
  9. Teacher Strike
  10. Machinists Union / Television Criticism
  11. Productivity Drop
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Miller Beer.)
  14. Mondale / China, PR
  15. Iran / Kurds
  16. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Dentu-Creme Cleanser.)
  17. Death / Ralph Brent / Als
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Godunov Defection / Vlasova Returns
  3. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Olympic Overcoat Paints.)
  4. Mountbatten Assassination
  5. Northern Ireland / British Soldiers Bombed
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Texas Instruments Calculators; Geritol Tonic.)
  8. Las Vegas / Jail Uprising
  9. Tennessee / Diamond Betsy Auction
  10. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  11. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Reynolds Wrap; Florida Orange Growers.)
  12. Mondale / China, PR Visit
  13. Iran
  14. Anderson / Campaign Office Burglary
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Lucite Paints; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Defectors / Ballet
  17. Good Night

August 28, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mountbatten Assassination / IRA
  3. Pope / United States Visit
  4. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Subaru.)
  5. Economy
  6. United States Auto Population
  7. Economy
  8. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  9. Los Angeles / Transit Strike
  10. Energy / Duncan and Governors
  11. UAW-Auto Industry Contracts
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Firestone Tires; Bufferin.)
  14. USSR / Vlasova Arrival
  15. Iran
  16. Mondale / China, PR Visit
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Spray `N Wash; Corning Sunglasses; Chrysler Autos.)
  19. Pipeline / GAO
  20. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  21. Hurricane David
  22. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  24. Refugees
  25. 7th Fleet / War Games Exercise
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Mountbatten Assassination / IRA
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  4. USSR / Vlasova Arrival
  5. Mondale / China, PR Visit
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  7. Reagan Campaign / Nofziger Resignation
  8. Energy / Duncan and Governors Meeting
  9. Canada / James Bay Project
  10. (Commercial: Snelling and Snelling Employment Agency; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  11. Economy
  12. Rock 15. Strike
  13. Jordan / Cocaine Charges
  14. NBC / New President
  15. Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Revlon Flex Shampoo.)
  18. California / Proposition 13
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Mountbatten Assassination / IRA Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  4. USSR / Vlasova Return
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Speidel Watchbands; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Primatene Mist Spray.)
  7. Economy / Trade Deficit
  8. Economy / Prime Rate
  9. Rock Island Railroad. Strike / Los Angeles Transit Strike
  10. Chrysler
  11. Jordan / Cocaine Chg.
  12. Hurricane David
  13. NBC / New President
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; 9-Lives Cat Food; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Cella Wines.)
  15. Special Segment (Congressional Recess)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Spray `N Wash; Pepto-Bismol.)
  17. China, PR / Democracy Wall
  18. Good Night

August 29, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Young Affair / Update
  3. Israel / Terrorist Attacks
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Taylors California Cellars Wines.)
  6. Mountbatten Assassination / Northern Ireland
  7. Pope / Ireland, United States Visits
  8. Godunov Defection
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Monsanto Chemicals; Texas Instruments Calculators; Bufferin; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  11. Economy
  12. Amtrak
  13. Los Angeles / Transit Strike
  14. MacDonald Verdict
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Firestone Tires; Fantastik Cleaner; Hickory Farms and Muscular Dystrophy.)
  17. Hurricane David
  18. Texas / Mexican Oil Slick
  19. Mobil
  20. Yamani Interview
  21. Killer Rabbit and President Carter
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Mountbatten Assassination / Northern Ireland
  3. Pope / US, Ireland Visits
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Nestea.)
  5. Economy
  6. Louisiana / Low-Int. Loans
  7. Amtrak
  8. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories, Incorporated; Miller Beer.)
  9. Vesco Case
  10. MacDonald Verdict
  11. Mississippi / Democratic Primary
  12. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Allerest Med.)
  13. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  14. Godunov Defection
  15. Hurricane David
  16. Newhouse Death
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Tums; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  19. Killer Rabbit and President Carter
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1979
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Mountbatten Assassination / Northern Ireland
  3. Pope / US, Ireland Visit
  4. (Commercial: Taylors California Cellars Wine; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Hurricane David
  6. Iran / United States Kerosene
  7. Amtrak
  8. Economy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Lucite Paints; Ben-Gay.)
  11. Godunov Defection
  12. US-Israel Relations
  13. (Commercial: 9-Lives Cat Food; Speidel Watchbands; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  14. MacDonald Verdict
  15. FBI-Computer
  16. Mice In Government
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos; Milk-Bone Dog Treats; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  18. Camp Carefree
  19. Good Night

August 30, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Young Affair
  3. Carter / Atlanta and Tampa
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Chrysler Autos.)
  6. Hurricane David
  7. Louisiana / Peruvian Freighter
  8. Atlantic City / Hotel Demolition
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Bufferin; Oil of Olay; Chevrolet Autos; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Mountbatten Assassination
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; True Value Hardware Stores and Woodsman Latex Stains; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Clorets.)
  14. FDA / Ilosone
  15. UAW-General Motors
  16. Energy Tax Credit
  17. Ohio / Solar-Powered Radio Station
  18. (Commercial: Ford Autos; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  19. Lone Ranger
  20. Butz
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Hurricane David
  3. Louisiana / Peruvian Freighter
  4. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories, Incorporated; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  5. Carter / Atlanta and Tampa Visit
  6. Mondale / China, PR Trip
  7. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Miller Lite Beer.)
  8. Mountbatten Assassination
  9. United Nations Security Council Debate / South Lebanon
  10. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  11. FDA / Ilosone
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Treats; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  14. UAW-General Motors
  15. Chrysler
  16. Gasoline / Labor Day
  17. Iran
  18. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  19. Lone Ranger
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Carter / Atlanta and Tampa Visit
  3. Young Affair
  4. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Milk-Bone Dog Treats.)
  5. Hurricane David
  6. Mountbatten Assassination / Northern Ireland Conflict
  7. Mondale / China, PR Trip
  8. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  9. USSR / San. Delegation
  10. Italy / Octuplets
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  13. Louisiana / Peruvian Freighter
  14. General Motors Corporation / Cadillac Recalls
  15. UAW-General Motors
  16. Economy
  17. General Accounting Office / Unemployment Compensation
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann Margarine; Corning Sunglasses; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Special Segment (Oil Power)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Lucite Paints; Schweppes Tonic Water.)
  21. Lone Ranger
  22. Good Night

August 31, 1979

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Bufferin.)
  4. Hurricane David
  5. Pioneer XI / Saturn
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay; Cella Wines; Texas Instruments Calculators.)
  8. McHenry / Ambassador-Designate
  9. Vesco / Carter
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Litton Microwave Ovens; Chrysler Autos; Clorets.)
  12. Air Fares
  13. Cleveland Default
  14. Busing / Cleveland and Columbus
  15. UAW-GM NEGOTIATIONS
  16. Chrysler
  17. Federal Pay Incrs.
  18. Mountbatten Assassination
  19. Gasoline Availability: Labor Day-Weekend, Figures Given
  20. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Pepto-Bismol.)
  21. Rudd Sexism
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. (Commercial: Kemper Insurance Companies; Borden's Skim-American.)
  4. McHenry / Ambassador-Designate
  5. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  6. Iran
  7. Carter / Plains Weekend
  8. Vesco Case
  9. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Wang Laboratories, Incorporated)
  10. IRS / Unrptd. Income
  11. Federal Pay Raises
  12. Gasoline / Labor Day Weekend
  13. Air Fares
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Hurricane David
  17. Tennis / United States Open Fiasco
  18. Nugents' Divorce
  19. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  20. Rand Death
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Carter / Plains Weekend
  4. Iran
  5. Egypt-Israel-PLO
  6. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; True Test Latex Stains and True Value Hardware Stores.)
  7. McHenry / Ambassador-Designate
  8. Hurricane David
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Anacin; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Clorets.)
  11. Pioneer XI / Saturn
  12. Federal Pay Incr.
  13. IRS / Unrptd. Income
  14. Air Incrs.
  15. Rand Death
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Blue; Chrysler Autos; Geritol Tonic.)
  17. Special Segment (Sept. 1, 1939)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Glass Plus Cleaner; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  19. Japan / Bowing
  20. Good Night

Specials

• August 01, 1979 - NBC Special - The Republicans: The Loyal Opposition [21:30:00 - 21:58:30]
• August 15, 1979 - CBS Special - Your Turn: Letters To CBS News [23:00:00 - 23:27:20]
• August 19, 1979 - ABC Special - Battleground Washington: Politics of Pressure [18:00:00 - 18:58:40]
• August 19, 1979 - NBC Special - The Boat People [12:00:00 - 12:58:20]

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