September 1979 Broadcast Index

Evening News

September 1, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 1, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Hurricane David
  3. (Commercial: Polident; Nytol.)
  4. Pioneer XI
  5. Thomas / Spinal Operation
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Ben-Gay.)
  7. Transit Strikes / Whittier Blvd.
  8. Holiday Traffic
  9. (Commercial: Borden Skim-American Cheese; Rinsenvac Carpet Cleaners.)
  10. Hamilton Jordan
  11. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) 11 / Boschwitz
  12. Cuba / USSR Troops / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  13. United Farm Workers Strike
  14. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Borden Krylon Spray Paint.)
  15. Sports / Tennis / O'Reilly Triplets
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 1, 1979
  1. Introduction Kelly Lange and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Pioneer XI
  3. Hurricane David
  4. Mexican Oil Spill / Texas Coast
  5. (Commercial: Correctol; Upcoming Item; Dodge Autos.)
  6. Cuba / USSR Troops / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  7. US-PLO Relations / Sadat
  8. Iran / Bazargan / Kurdish Rebellion
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. (Commercial: Federal Express; Nytol; Upcoming Item; Speidel Fiesta Watchbracelets.)
  11. Jordan
  12. Sony Corp. / Employee Relations
  13. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Clorets; Upcoming Item; Velveeta Cheese.)
  14. Sports / Tennis / Soccer / Harness Racing / Football
  15. (Commercial: Karastan Carpets; Wonder Bond Glue; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  16. World War II 40th Anniversary / Poland
  17. Good Night

September 2, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 2, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 2, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 2, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

September 3, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 3, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Florida); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane David
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  4. Cuba / Nonaligned Summit
  5. Sadat / Israel Visit
  6. Mountbatten
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Libya / Carter
  9. Vlasova
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Murine Eye Drops; Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Chrysler Autos.)
  12. Pioneer / Titan
  13. (Commercial: Glass Plus Cleaner; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Monsanto Chemicals; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  14. Mondale / China, PR Trip
  15. Carter / Washington, DC Return / Labor Picnic
  16. Special Assignment (Cong.)
  17. (Commercial: Chevrolet Vans and Trucks; Natural Light Beer.)
  18. Corning Recall
  19. Energy / Fans
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 3, 1979
  1. Bypassed
  2. Hurricane David
  3. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Pepto-Bismol.)
  4. Cuba / Nonaligned Nations Summit
  5. Sadat / Israel Visit / South Lebanon
  6. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  7. Economy: Gold
  8. Moscow / International Book Fair
  9. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  10. Carter and Mondale / Washington, DC Return / Brown
  11. Lone Ranger
  12. Montana. / National Guard Jet
  13. Corning Recall
  14. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Tums.)
  15. California / Sand Castle
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 3, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Hurricane David
  3. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Chrysler Autos.)
  4. Cuba / Nonaligned Nations Summit / USSR Troops in Cuba
  5. Sadat / Israel Visit
  6. Syria / Moslem Infighting
  7. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  8. Iran
  9. Refugees
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Preparation H.)
  11. Labor Day
  12. Economy: Gold
  13. Louisiana / Government Bonds For Housing
  14. Moscow / International Book Fair
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol Tonic; Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Chevrolet Luv Trucks.)
  16. Labor Day / White House
  17. Special Segment (The Next Target)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.) 5:55:20 "Joe Hill"
  19. Good Night

September 4, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 4, 1979
  1. Intro, and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane David
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Chevrolet Autos.)
  5. Sadat / Israel Visit
  6. Lebanon / United States Ambassador
  7. Mountbatten Funeral
  8. Northern Ireland / Salinger Arrest
  9. Economy: Gold Price
  10. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Fantastik Cleaner; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  11. Sexual Discrimination
  12. Energy / Cong.
  13. Pioneer XI
  14. Teachers' Strikes
  15. Bart Strike
  16. Los Angeles / Transit Strike
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Total Cereal; True Test Latex Stains and True Value Hardware Stores; Subaru Autos; Sanka Coffee.)
  19. Cuba / USSR Troops
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Taylor's California Cellars Wines.)
  22. England / Toto
  23. Panda Death
  24. Cuba / Nonaligned Nations Summit
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 4, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Hurricane David
  3. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Minwax Finishing Products.)
  4. Sadat / Israel Visit
  5. Cuba / Nonaligned Nations Summit (Studio) Report Introduced
  6. Cuba / USSR Troops
  7. Iran
  8. Northern Ireland / Salinger Arrest
  9. Mountbatten Funeral
  10. (Commercial: Ford; Oil of Olay.)
  11. US-Canada Relations / Fishing Rights
  12. Busing / Cleveland and Co.
  13. Sexual Discrimination / Education
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  17. Jordan / Drug Charges
  18. Pioneer XI / Titan
  19. California / Transit Strikes
  20. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Treats; Wang Laboratories, Incorporated)
  21. Congress / Televised Sessions
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 4, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane David
  3. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  4. Sadat / Israel Visit
  5. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  6. Cuba / Nonaligned Nations Summit
  7. Northern Ireland / Salinger
  8. IRA / Sean Finn Interview (Studio) IRA Recalled Claiming Responsibility For Murders of British Soldiers and Lord Mountbatten Last wk.
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Bayer Aspirin; Pittsburgh Paints.)
  11. Cuba / USSR Troops
  12. US-Canada Relations / Fishing Rights
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. San-Francisco / Bart Strike
  15. Dalai Lama/ New York City Visit
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Wonder Bond Glue; Total Cereal.)
  17. Special Segment (Showing The Flag)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Ex-Lax; Milk-Bone Dog Treats.)
  19. Mt. Rainier Climb
  20. Good Night

September 5, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 5, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mountbatten Funeral
  3. Cuba / USSR Troops
  4. Upcoming Items.
  5. (Commercial: Tegrin Med. Shampoo; Total Cereal.)
  6. Mountbatten Funeral
  7. Special Assignment: Northern Ireland
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Monsanto Chemicals; Roman Meal Bread; Chevrolet Autos.)
  10. Hurricane David
  11. Energy / Heating Oil
  12. Economy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Oil of Olay; Gold Medal Flour; American Florists' Marketing Council)
  15. Sadat / Israel Visit
  16. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  17. NBA / Female Player
  18. Chip Carter
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 5, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  4. Energy / Heating Oil
  5. Brademas / Larter
  6. Nixon / San Clemente
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Rolaids.)
  9. Sadat / Israel Visit
  10. Moscow / International Book Fair
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Geritol Tonic.)
  12. Hurricane David
  13. NBA / Female Player
  14. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer.)
  15. Mountbatten Funeral
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 5, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Byrd / Defense Budget
  4. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Midas Mufflers.)
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. Energy / Heating Oil
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Economy: Gold Price
  10. Hurricane David
  11. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Geritol Tonic; Rolaids.)
  12. Sadat /Israel Visit
  13. Sardinia / Kidnapping
  14. Chicago Refugees Eviction
  15. Nixon / San Clemente Reimbursement
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Speidel Watchbands; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; Ex-Lax.)
  17. NBA / Female Player
  18. Good Night

September 6, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 6, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters (Cuba); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. MX Missile
  4. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Gold Medal Flour.)
  5. Landrieu / Confirmation Hearings
  6. Murphy Votes / House Electronic System
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Spray 'N Wash; Chevrolet Autos; True Test Paint and True Value Hardware Stores; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  10. Mountbatten Family Funeral
  11. Special Assignment: Northern Ireland
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Litton Microwave Ovens; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Subaru Autos; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  14. Sadat / Israel Visit
  15. Hussein Interview
  16. Clemency / Puerto Ricans
  17. Kennedy / Robbery
  18. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Lanacane Cream; Chrysler Autos.)
  20. Senate / Racial Discrimination
  21. Teachers' Strikes
  22. Ohio / Busing
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 6, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / USSR Troops in Cuba
  3. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Treats; Kemper Insurance Companies.)
  4. Economy: Gold
  5. Energy / Heating Oil
  6. Chrysler
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Stanback Pain Reliever.)
  9. Ifs / Racial Discrimination
  10. Tropical Storm David
  11. Tropical Storm Frederic
  12. House Computer
  13. Landrieu / Confirmation Hearings
  14. Nixon / San Clemente
  15. Kennedy / Robbery
  16. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  17. Zimbabwe Rhodesia-Mozambique Conflict
  18. Sadat / Israel Visit
  19. Iran
  20. Pioneer XI
  21. Nevada / Bombing A Bomb
  22. (Commercial: Tums; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  23. Clemency / Puerto Ricans
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 6, 1979
  1. Intro and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / USSR Troops in Cuba
  3. MX Missile
  4. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Clemency / Puerto Ricans
  6. Tropical Storm David
  7. Chrysler
  8. Economy: Gold
  9. Nixon / China, PR Visit
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Pittsburgh Paints; Spray `N Wash.)
  12. Landrieu / Confirmation Hearings
  13. Kennedy / Robbery
  14. Economy
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Glue; Taster's Choice Coffee; Midas Mufflers.)
  16. Special Segment The President's Pollster)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Minwax Wood Finishes; Delta and Delex Faucets; Chevrolet Autos.)
  18. Keough
  19. Good Night

September 7, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 7, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / MX Missile
  3. Kennedy / Family Approves Race
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: General Mills and Total Cereal; Ford Autos.)
  6. Economy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Glass Plus Cleaner; Whirlpool Washers; Time Magazine; Clorets.)
  9. Rome / Hijacking
  10. Special Assignment: Northern Ireland
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Chevrolet Autos.)
  13. Nixon / San Clemente
  14. Munson / Update
  15. Slovik Widow Death
  16. (Commercial: Gold Medal Flour; American Florists Marketing Council)
  17. Miss America
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 7, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Kennedy / 1980 Campaign
  3. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Campbell's Soups.)
  4. Cuba / USSR Troops
  5. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Tums.)
  6. MX Missiles
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Time Magazine)
  10. Rome / Hijacking
  11. Zimbabwe Rhodesia-Mozambique Conflict
  12. Refugees
  13. Antoinette Slovik Death
  14. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Runcie / Archbishop of Canterbury
  16. Pope / United States Visit
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 7, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  3. MX Missile
  4. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  5. Kennedy / 1980 Campaign
  6. Energy / Gasoline Rationing
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Gold Medal Flour; Michelin Tires; Geritol Tonic.)
  9. Economy
  10. Rome / Hijacking
  11. Zimbabwe Rhodesia-Mozambique Conflict
  12. Runcie / Archbishop of Canterbury
  13. Antoinette Slovik Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Speidel Watchbands; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  15. Special Segment: The Recruiting Scandal
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Total Cereal; Time Magazine.)
  17. Pope / Iowa Visit
  18. Good Night

September 8, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 8, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 8, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 8, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Presidential Campaign / Kennedy / Carter
  3. Presidential Campaign / Byrd
  4. Presidential Campaign / Brown / Carter
  5. Presidential Campaign / Senate Elections
  6. (Commercial: Polident; Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires.)
  7. Cuba / USSR Troops / Ford
  8. Rhodesia Developments / London Peace Conference
  9. Hijacking
  10. Mexican Oil Spill (Studio) Report With Regard To Oil Spill From Mexican Well In Gulf of Mexico Introduced
  11. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Night of Olay; Upcoming Item; Minwax Wood Finishing Products.)
  12. Adult Literacy / SAT Scores / Public Schools
  13. FDA / Goyan
  14. Nashua, New Hampshire, Employment Program
  15. Seberg Death
  16. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Federal Express; Upcoming Item; Borden Skim-American Cheese.)
  17. Sports / Horse Racing / Tennis / Soccer / Baseball / Football / Reaction Enhancement
  18. (Commercial: Speidel Fiesta Watch Bracelets; Clorets; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos.)
  19. British Beer Festival
  20. Good Night

September 9, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 9, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Presidential Campaign / Carter / Kennedy
  3. Presidential Campaign / Libertarian Party
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Whirlpool Ovens and Ranges.)
  5. Nonaligned Nations Summit
  6. Cuba / Soviet Troops / Church
  7. Afghanistan/US Relations
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash; Pepto-Bismol; Litton Microwave Ovens; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  9. Mumps / Asbestos
  10. Finch / Alcohol-Powered Auto
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Federal Express; Oil of Olay; Subaru Autos; Glass Plus.)
  12. Sports / Tennis / Football / Baseball / Land Speed Record
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades; Rolaids.)
  14. Back of The Book / White House Gospel Sing
  15. Commentary / San Clemente Estate / Cuba-USSR Troops
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 9, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 9, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

September 10, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 10, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England) Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. 1980 Campaign / Kennedy / Florida Straw Vote
  3. (Commercial: Ford Autos; Clairol Foot Fixer.)
  4. Valium
  5. Teachers' Strikes
  6. Cleveland / Busing
  7. Howard Johnson Purchase
  8. Economy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Spray `N Wash; Gold Medal Flour; Tegrin Shampoo; Taylor's California Cellars Wines.)
  11. Puerto Rican Ntlists. Released
  12. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  13. Cuba / USSR Troops
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; McCulloch Chain Saws; Chevrolet Autos; Clorets.)
  16. Arafat-Jackson Meeting
  17. Mideast Developments / Strauss Trip
  18. Iran / Taleghani Death / Executions
  19. Yazdi Interview
  20. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  21. Indiana Pacers / Meyers
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 10, 1979
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  4. 1980 Campaign / Carter-Kennedy
  5. Valium
  6. Puerto Rican Ntlsts.
  7. (Commercial: Kelloggs's Most Cereal; Kemper Insurance Companies.)
  8. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  9. Tropical Storm Frederic / Hurricane Gloria
  10. Dominican Republic / David Aftermath
  11. Curtis / Ambassador-Designate
  12. Mideast Developments / Strauss Trip
  13. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  14. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  15. National Conservative Pol. Action Committee
  16. Teachers' Strikes
  17. Cleveland / Busing
  18. General Motors
  19. Howard Johnson Purchase
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Ford Autos.)
  22. Indiana Pacers / Meyers
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 10, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Decision `80 / Kennedy-Carter / Brown
  3. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  4. Cuba / USSR Troops
  5. Puerto Rican Ntlists. / Released
  6. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  7. Vlasova
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Wonder Bond Glue; Geritol Tonic.)
  10. Cleveland / Busing
  11. Valium
  12. Tellico Dam
  13. Howard Johnson's Purchase
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Clairol Foot Fixer.)
  15. Special Segment (The Pesticide Peril)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Cellars Wine; Bell System Yellow Pages; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  17. Indiana Pacers / Meyers
  18. Good Night

September 11, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 11, 1979
  1. Bypassed Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Chrysler
  4. (Commercial: General Mills and Gold Medal Flour; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  5. Presley Death / Questions
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Ford Autos; Clairol Foot Fixer.)
  8. Defense Budget
  9. Cuba / USSR Troops
  10. Insiders Report: Arafat and American Black Leaders / Iranian Morals / Nicaragua / Carter
  11. Picasso Estate
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Glidden Paints; Eveready Batteries; Dentu-Creme Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Energy / Gasoline Rationing
  14. Special Assignment: Bushels For Barrels
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Murine Eye Drops; Chevrolet Autos.)
  17. Hurricane Frederic
  18. Eviction
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 11, 1979
  1. Bypassed
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Defense Budget
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  6. Energy / Synthetic Fuels (Studio) Report Introduced
  7. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance; Anacin.)
  8. Hurricane Frederic
  9. Dominican Republic / Hurricane David Aftermath
  10. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  11. Angola / Neto Death
  12. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  13. Environment
  14. Environment: The Earth Revisited / Acid Rain
  15. Environment / Sterility
  16. Chrysler
  17. Economy
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Most Cereal; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  20. Christmas Carols / ACLU
  21. Presley Death / Questions
  22. England / Yorkshire Ripper
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 11, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Kennedy
  3. Carter / Riverboat Trip
  4. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Rolaids.)
  5. Cuba / USSR Troops
  6. Puerto Rican Ntlists.
  7. Mideast Developments / Strauss
  8. Iran
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  11. Chrysler
  12. MG
  13. Presley Death / Questions
  14. Christmas Carols / ACLU
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gold Medal Flour; Lanacane Cream; Borden's Skim-American Cheese )
  16. Special Segment (The Pesticide Peril)
  17. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Oil of Olay; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  19. Good Night

September 12, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 12, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Chevrolet Autos.)
  4. Energy / Energy Mobilization Board
  5. Carter / Campaign
  6. Landrieu Confirmation
  7. Kennedy Hospitalization
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Spray `N Wash; Roman Meal Bread; Litton Microwave Ovens; Eveready Batteries.)
  10. Cuba / USSR Troops
  11. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  12. Indonesia and Italy / Disasters
  13. West Germany / Hijacking
  14. Puerto Rican Ntnlists
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Ford Autos.)
  17. Wheat Harvest
  18. Special Assignment: Bushels For Barrels
  19. Economy: Prime Rate
  20. (Commercial: K Mart; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  21. Nixon / China, PR Trip
  22. China, PR / Posters
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 12, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy
  5. Economy: Prime Rate
  6. Labor Department / Pay Board
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Shake `N Bake.)
  9. Cuba / USSR Troops / Nixon
  10. West Germany / Hijacking
  11. West Germany / Neo-Nazis
  12. Lebanon
  13. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  14. Italy / Mt. Etna
  15. Utah / Van Accident
  16. (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; Roman Meal Bread.)
  17. Puerto Rican Natlists.
  18. Bucharest / Oil Conference
  19. California / Energy
  20. David Kennedy / Hospitalization
  21. (Commercial: Trailways Bus Lines; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  22. Thalidomide Victims
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 12, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. Italy / Mt. Etna
  4. Indonesia / Earthquake
  5. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Correctol Laxative.)
  6. Carter-Kennedy / Camgn. `80,
  7. Landrieu Confirmation
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Ben-Gay; Milk-Bone Dog Treats.)
  10. Cuba / USSR Troops
  11. Chrysler
  12. Congress / Pay Incr.
  13. David Kennedy / Hospitalization
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Roman Meal Bread; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  15. Special Segment (The Pesticide Peril)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Chevrolet Autos; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive)
  17. Puerto Rican Ntlists.
  18. Good Night

September 13, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 13, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Mobile, Alabama); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. (Commercial: Tegrin Med. Shampoo; Chevrolet Autos.)
  4. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  5. Talmadge
  6. Presley Death
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Subaru; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  9. US-Mexico / Natural Gas
  10. Italy / Mt. Etna
  11. Yugoslavia / Railroad Accident
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; K Mart; Monsanto Chemicals; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  13. PCB / Idaho Chickens
  14. Los Angeles Smog
  15. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Dodge Autos.)
  16. Baseball / Yastrzemski
  17. Meyers
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 13, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Los Angeles / Smog
  5. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories, Incorporated; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  6. Progressive Magazine / H-Bomb Article
  7. Baker Cand.
  8. Hispanics / Government Posts
  9. Midwest / Grain Millers Strike
  10. Cancer Research
  11. Meyers / Basketball
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  14. Arafat-Jackson Meeting
  15. Arafat / Madrid Visit
  16. Cuba / USSR Troops
  17. Yugoslavia / Railroad Accident
  18. West Germany / Neo-Nazi Sentencing
  19. China, PR / Demonstration
  20. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Milk-Bone Dog Treats.)
  21. Auto Sales
  22. Paris Economy Conference
  23. Value Added Tax
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 13, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers.)
  4. Carter / Poli Results
  5. Decision `80 / Baker
  6. Cuba / USSR Troops
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: K Mart; Geritol Tonic; Chevrolet Autos.)
  9. Energy / Heating Oil
  10. Progressive Magazine / H-Bomb
  11. Los Angeles / Smog
  12. Marine Mechanics
  13. Telegram
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Michelin Tires; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  15. Kreisky / PLO
  16. Arafat / Spain Visit
  17. Yugoslavia / Railroad Accident
  18. Italy / Mt. Etna
  19. Indonesia / Earthquake
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Fantastik Cleaner; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  21. Basketball / Meyers
  22. Yastrzemski / Hits
  23. Good Night

September 14, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 14, 1979
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Mobile, Alabama); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  5. Economy
  6. UAW-General Motors
  7. Ozark Airlines / Strike
  8. Economy / Prime Rate
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Bell System Yellow Pages; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Clairol Foot Fixer.)
  11. Seberg / FBI Plant
  12. Talmadge
  13. Cuba / USSR Troops
  14. Weizman / Washington, DC Visit
  15. Israel / West Bank Settlements
  16. Italy / Plane Crash
  17. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  18. Counsilman / Channel Swim
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Sanka Coffee; Ford.)
  21. Los Angeles / Smog
  22. Pollution / Cong.
  23. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  24. Chicago / Pope's Visit
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 14, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Gold Medal Flour.)
  4. Seberg / FBI Plant
  5. (Commercial: Old Spice Aftershave; Kemper Insurance Companies.)
  6. UAW-General Motors
  7. Ozark Airlines / Strikes
  8. Economy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Miller Beer; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Talmadge
  12. Jordan Investigation
  13. NOW
  14. Carter / Kennedy / Florida
  15. El Salvador
  16. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  17. Counsilman / Channel Swim
  18. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  19. Pope / Philadelphia
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 14, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Frederic
  3. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  4. Talmadge
  5. Jordan Investigation
  6. Energy / General Accounting Office Report
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Minwax Wood Finishes; Taylor's California Cellars Wines.)
  9. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) / USSR Troops in Cuba
  10. Young-Arafat Meeting
  11. Israel / West Bank Settlers
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. Counsilman / Channel Swim
  14. Lady Churchill Will
  15. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Geritol Tonic; Mazola Margarine.)
  16. UAW-General Motors
  17. Seberg / FBI Plant
  18. Presley Death
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Delta and Delex Faucets; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Pittsburgh Paints)
  20. Scotland / Smallest Circus In World
  21. Good Night

September 15, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 15, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 15, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Carter / Foot Race
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Wheat Thins.)
  4. Weather / Hurricane Frederic
  5. Los Angeles / Smog / Fires / Oregon Washington, DC-7 Crash
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Borden Skim-American Cheese.)
  7. Chrysler Corp.
  8. General Motors-UAW Contract
  9. Wage-Price Guidelines / Energy Department
  10. (Commercial: Rinsenvac; Safeco Insurance.)
  11. El Salvador / Protest
  12. Nixon / China Trip
  13. Javits / USSR Troops in Cuba
  14. Episcopal Church / Homosexual Priests
  15. Democratic Party / 1980 Presidential Elections
  16. Elephants-Italy / Australian Bird Smugglers / Big Ben
  17. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Jeno Italian Foods.)
  18. Seberg / FBI
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 15, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

September 16, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. South California / Brush Fires
  3. Hydrogen Bomb / Construction Plans
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth; Subaru Autos.)
  5. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Kennedy / Carter
  6. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Haig
  7. Carter / Camp David Accords
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades; Rolaids; Federal Express; Litton Microwave Ovens.)
  9. Energy Department / Fuel Shortage
  10. Chicago Schools / Segregation
  11. Balloon Escape For E. Germany
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Maxwell House Coffee; Chevrolet Autos; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  13. Sports / Football / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; Glass Plus.)
  15. Back of Book / New York City Book Fair
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 16, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 16, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. IMF / Annual Ret.
  3. Kennedy / O'Neill
  4. Carter-Kennedy / New Hampshire Poll
  5. Nixon / Carter-Kennedy
  6. Ford / Carter
  7. Reagan
  8. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  9. California / Forest Fires
  10. Gulf / Storm / Frederic
  11. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finishes; Shake `N Bake; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  12. H-Bomb Instructions
  13. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  14. E. Germany / Hot Air Balloon Escape
  15. (Commercial: Clairol Foot Fixer; Singer Sewing Machines; Upcoming Item; Minolta Cameras.)
  16. Sports: Football
  17. (Commercial: Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; Chevrolet Autos; Upcoming Item; Karastan Carpeting.)
  18. Episcopal Church / Job Discrimination
  19. Pope / United States Visit
  20. Good Night

September 17, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 17, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops / Prisoner Release
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  5. H-Bomb Articles
  6. Energy / Heating Oil
  7. Energy / Nigeria
  8. Florida / Dade County Tax Vote
  9. Brennan / Health
  10. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Complete Denture Cleanser; General Motors Service.)
  11. California / Forest Fires
  12. Air Canada / Emergency Landing
  13. Niehous
  14. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Budweiser Beer; Oil of Olay; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  15. Camp David Anniversary
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. Afghanistan
  18. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  19. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Adhesive; McCulloch Chain Saws.)
  21. Evita
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 17, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. H-Bomb Articles
  3. (Commercial: IBM Typewriters; Safeco Insurance Company.)
  4. Camp David Anniversary
  5. Israel / War Atrocities
  6. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  7. California / Brush Fires
  8. Hurricane Henri
  9. Hurricane Frederic Aftermath
  10. 55 M.P.H. Speed Limit
  11. Air Canada / Emergency Landing
  12. Riccardo / Retirement
  13. UAW-General Motors Contract
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  17. Cuba / American Prisoners
  18. Afghanistan
  19. Zimbabwe Rhodesia
  20. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories, Incorporated; Preparation H.)
  21. Energy / Nigeria
  22. Energy / Heating Oil
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 17, 1979
  1. Intro and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. H-Bomb Articles
  3. Energy / Heating Oil
  4. 55 M.P.H. Speed Limit
  5. Energy / Nigeria
  6. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  7. Cuba / Prisoner Release
  8. Israel / West Bank
  9. Camp David Anniversary
  10. Begin / Health
  11. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  12. Young / USSR Troops in Cuba
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; General Tires; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  15. California / Brush Fires
  16. Riccardo / Retirement
  17. Florida / Dade County Tax Vote
  18. Brennan / Health
  19. Munson Death
  20. Air Canada / Emergency Landing
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Malibu; Clairol Foot Fixer; Bufferin.)
  22. Special Segment (Telefuture)
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Glass Plus Cleaner; Dodge Trucks.)
  24. Niehous
  25. Good Night

September 18, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 18, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy: Gold Price
  3. Economy / Income
  4. Special Assignment (Recession)
  5. UAW-General Motors
  6. Florida / Tax Vote
  7. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Excedrin P.M.)
  8. Air Canada Washington, DC-9 Incident
  9. American Airlines / Wing Parts Loss
  10. Hurricane Frederic / Aftermath
  11. California / Brush Fires
  12. Los Angeles / Transit Strike
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Total Cereal; Eveready Batteries; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  15. Bolshoi Defections
  16. E. Germany / Escape
  17. Cuba / Prisoner Release
  18. Cuba / USSR Troops
  19. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Spray `N Wash; Budweiser Beer.)
  21. Kennedy-Carter Challenge
  22. Jordan / Drug Allegations
  23. O'Hair Suit
  24. Tennessee / Atomic Plant Shutdown
  25. Economy: Silver Price
  26. (Commercial: Rolaids; Ford Trucks.)
  27. Nixon / China, PR Visit
  28. Lebanon / SCLC-PLO Meeting
  29. Taylor / Egypt Visit
  30. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 18, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy: Gold
  3. Economy: Discount Rate
  4. Stock Market Report(Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Miller Beer.)
  6. Air Canada / Washington, DC-9 Incident
  7. American Airlines / Parts Loss
  8. Mileage
  9. UAW-General Motors
  10. Cong. Pay Raises
  11. Senate / Budget Limits
  12. Senate / Campaign Debates
  13. Economy: Income
  14. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Spray `N Wash.)
  15. Kennedy-Carter Fight
  16. Bolshoi Defections
  17. Afghanistan
  18. England / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  19. Lebanon / SCLC-PLO Meeting
  20. Israel / West Bank
  21. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Total Cereal.)
  22. Florida / Tax Vote
  23. Tennessee / Atomic Plant Shutdown
  24. Los Angeles / Strike Ends
  25. San Francisco / Bart
  26. Lilly / Antitrust Suit
  27. (Commercial: General Tires; Formula 409 Cleaner.)
  28. Space Shuttle
  29. The Earth Revisited (Barrier Islands)
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 18, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy: Gold Price
  3. Economy: Income
  4. UAW-General Motors.
  5. Economy: Int. Rate
  6. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finishes; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  7. US-Israel Relations
  8. Bolshoi Defections
  9. Cuba / Prisoner Release
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Chevrolet Autos; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  13. Defense Budget
  14. Congress / Air Bags
  15. EPA / Mileage Tests
  16. Air Canada / Tail Loss
  17. Chicago / Pope's Visit
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; American Express Travelers Cheques; Mazola Margarine )
  19. Special Segment (Telefuture)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Ex-Lax; Chrysler Autos.)
  21. Taylor / Egypt Visit
  22. Good Night

September 19, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 19, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. Energy
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Kellogg's Most Cereal.)
  6. Washington, DC-9S
  7. Tennessee / Nuclear Plant Shutdown
  8. California / Brush Fires
  9. California / Refinery Fire
  10. Houston / Tornado
  11. Corpus Christi / Storm
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Ford; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  14. Mideast Developments / Sinai
  15. Jerusalem / Bombing
  16. Lebanon / SCLC-PLO Meeting
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Roman Meal Bread; Monsanto Chemicals; Total Cereal.)
  19. Economy
  20. Special Assignment (Recession)
  21. Florida / Tax Referendum
  22. Economy: Int. Rate
  23. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Laverne and Shirley, Benson, Barney Miller," And "Soap" Television Shows.)
  24. Insiders: 1980 Campaign / Carter and Kennedy / Brown
  25. Cong.O / Pay Incr.
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 19, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Mideast Dvt. / SCLC-PLO Meeting / Jerusalem
  3. Mideast Developments / Sinai
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee.)
  5. Tennessee / Nuclear Plant Shutdown
  6. Washington, DC-9S
  7. Weather / Corpus Christi
  8. California / Forest Fires
  9. Energy / Heating Oil
  10. Energy Mobilization Board
  11. Kennedy
  12. Florida / Tax Cut Vote
  13. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Safeco Insurance Company.)
  14. Cong. Pay Incr.
  15. Senate / Budget
  16. Defense Spending
  17. Swedish Elecs
  18. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer.)
  19. FBI Harassment
  20. Afghanistan
  21. Vietnam / United Nations Rebuff
  22. Economy: Gold
  23. Economy: Int. Rate
  24. Economy: Housing
  25. Stock Market Report
  26. (Commercial: Ford.)
  27. Beer and Cancer
  28. Texas / Fictitious
  29. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 19, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC) and John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast Developments / Sinai
  3. Jerusalem / Bombing
  4. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict / SCLC-PLO Meeting
  5. Afghanistan
  6. (Commercial: General Tires; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  7. Washington, DC-9S
  8. Decision 1980 / Kennedy
  9. Florida / Kennedy and Carter
  10. Illinois / Unmarried Couples
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Ford.)
  13. California / Forest Fires
  14. Tennessee / Nuclear Plant Shutdown
  15. Texas / Oil Smugglers
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Ben-Gay; General Tires.)
  17. Special Segment (Telefuture)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Chevrolet Autos; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  19. Florida / Tax Cut Vote
  20. Cong. Pay Incr.
  21. Good Night

September 20, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 20, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. 1980 Campaign / Kennedy / Carter
  3. Michigan / Draft-Kennedy Movement
  4. 1980 Campaign Y Ford
  5. (Commercial: Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Dodge Trucks.)
  6. Washington, DC-9S
  7. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  8. Economy / Budget
  9. California / Forest Fires
  10. Houston / Floods
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades; Spray `N Wash; Total Cereal.)
  13. Cuba / USSR Troops
  14. Panama Canal Treaty
  15. Lebanon / SCLC-PLO Meeting
  16. Italy / Earthquake
  17. London / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  18. Economy: United States Dollar
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Starburst Candy; Clairol Foot Fixer; Eveready Batteries; Milk-Bone Dog Treats.)
  21. Economy / Int. Rate
  22. Special Assignment (Recession)
  23. Chrysler / Iacocca
  24. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Night of Olay.)
  26. London / Dog Service
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 20, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Jordan / Drug Allegations
  3. (Commercial: General Tires; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Jordan
  5. (Commercial: IBM; Miller Beer.)
  6. Israel / Black Americans
  7. Zimbabwe Rhodesia / London Conference
  8. Italy / Earthquake
  9. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Safeco Insurance.)
  10. Cuba / USSR Troops
  11. Panama Canal Treaty
  12. Kennedy
  13. 1980 Campaign / Carter / Ford
  14. Economy: Gold and Dollar
  15. Economy / Bal. of Payments
  16. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Ford.)
  19. Houston / Floods
  20. Texas / Non-Immune Child
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 20, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Panama Canal
  3. Cuba / USSR Troops / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  4. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  5. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  6. Kennedy / Protection
  7. 1980 Campaign / Carter
  8. Canada / Oil
  9. Economy / Int. Rate
  10. Energy / Heating Oil
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  13. Texas / Flooding
  14. Mobile / Hurricane Frederic Aftermath
  15. Washington, DC-9S
  16. Lebanon / SCLC-PLO Meeting
  17. Florence The Whale
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Mazola Margarine; General Tires.)
  19. Special Segment (A Flawed Jewel: El Salvador)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clairol Foot Fixer; Chrysler Autos; Sanka Coffee.)
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. Colorado / Cripple Creek
  23. Economy: Silver
  24. Good Night

September 21, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 21, 1979
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Mexico / Natural Gas
  3. Texas / Mexican Oil Spill
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Most Cereal; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  6. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  7. Lebanon / Southern Christian Leadership Conference Visit
  8. London / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Peace Conference
  9. Central African Empire / Bokassa Overthrown
  10. Panama Canal Treaty
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Oil of Olay; Dodge Autos; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  13. Senate / Draft Debate
  14. Senate / Black Caucus
  15. McHenry and Goldschmidt Confirmations
  16. 1980 Campaign / Reagan
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Total Cereal.)
  19. Rock Island Railroad / Strike
  20. Beatles
  21. East German / Defection
  22. Ludmilla Vlasova
  23. Panda / Memorial Service
  24. (Commercial: Ford Trucks.)
  25. California / Health' Spa Strike
  26. Indiana / Champagne
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 21, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict
  3. Lebanon / Southern Christian Leadership Conference Visit
  4. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  5. Jordan / Drug Allegations
  6. Joan Kennedy
  7. (Commercial: IBM; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  8. US-Mexico / Natural Gas
  9. Energy, / Auburn, New York
  10. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Special K Cereal.)
  13. London / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Conference
  14. Central African Empire / Bokassa Overthrow
  15. Sea / Illinois. Draft
  16. Cuba / USSR Troops
  17. Seattle / Florence the Whale
  18. Smoking
  19. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Mazola Margarine.)
  20. Skydiving / Yosemite
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 21, 1979
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / 1980 Campaign
  3. Decision `80 / Kennedy
  4. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Glue; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  5. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  6. Lebanon / Southern Christian Leadership Conference Visit
  7. McHenry
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Clairol Foot Fixer; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  10. Cuba / USSR Troops
  11. US-Mexican Gas Agreement
  12. Zimbabwe Rhodesia / Parliament Member Murdered / London Conference
  13. Central African Empire / Bokassa Overthrown
  14. Concorde
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  17. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  18. California / Health Spa Strike
  19. Pope's United States Visit
  20. Seattle / Florence The Whale
  21. General Motors / USSR Parts
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Gallery of Homes Realty Brokers; General Tires.)
  23. Wine Stomping Contest
  24. Good Night

September 22, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 22, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Palestinian Question / SCLC
  3. Andrew Young / US-Africa Relations / PLO
  4. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Borden Skim-American Cheese.)
  5. El Salvador / Kidnapping
  6. Bokassa
  7. Cuba / USSR Troops
  8. Lebanon-Israel Border / Israeli Relig. Disputes
  9. Roman Forum
  10. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Dinners; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  11. 1980 Presidential Election / Carter / Kennedy / Jordan
  12. Carter / Barnstable School
  13. (Commercial: General Tires; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Commentary: United States Black-Jewish Rift
  15. Panama Canal Treaty / Cambodia United Nations Rep. / Czech Dissidents / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  16. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  17. Hya Snyder
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 22, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  4. (Commercial: Polident; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  5. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Carter / Kennedy
  6. Energy Shortage / West States
  7. Electric Car
  8. Georges Bank / Offshore Oil
  9. Nursing Home Fire
  10. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Federal Express.)
  11. Palestinian Rts. / Blacks
  12. Rhodesia Developments
  13. Bokassa
  14. El Salvador / Kidnapping
  15. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finishing Products; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Trucks and Vans.)
  16. Nixon / China Trip
  17. USSR -China, PR Relations
  18. Koslovs' Defection
  19. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Item; General Tires.)
  20. Sports / Horse Racing / Baseball / Football / Croquet / Tennis
  21. Voodoo / Calumet, Illinois
  22. Good Night

September 23, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Anti-Nuclear Power Rally
  3. Young Resignation / McHenry Appointment
  4. Inflation / Interest Rates
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; McCulloch Chain Saws; Fasteeth.)
  6. Vlasova
  7. Bokassa
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake; Federal Express; Wonder Bond Glue.)
  9. Pollution / San Francisco Bay
  10. Agent Orange / Birth Defects / Cancer
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades; Chevrolet Autos; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  12. Sports / Football / Baseball
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Reynolds Wrap.)
  14. National Cathedral Construction
  15. Commentary: Gold Boom
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 23, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 23, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations / Three Mile Island Accident
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; ITT.)
  4. McHenry Swearing-In
  5. Young / Carter Support
  6. Aid / Egypt and Israel
  7. Decision `80 / Kennedy and Carter / Reagan / Ford
  8. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Clorets; Upcoming Item; Rolaids.)
  9. Pope / Ireland Visit
  10. Pope Paul VI / Wounded
  11. Central African Republic / Bokassa
  12. Sino-Soviet Talks
  13. Afghanistan
  14. Spain / Basque Killing
  15. Hong Kong / Tropical Storm Max
  16. (Commercial: Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  17. Sports: Football / Baseball
  18. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  19. Grain Handlers and Elevator Operators
  20. Newspaper Graphics
  21. Good Night

September 24, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Wheaties Cereal.)
  4. Cuba / USSR Troops
  5. Panama Canal Treaty
  6. General Motors / X Car Recalls
  7. California / San Francisco Bay Pollution
  8. Skt. Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Velamints Candy; Chrysler Autos; Eveready Batteries; Night of Olay.)
  10. Special Assignment (Catholics in America)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Clairol Foot Fixer.)
  12. Landrieu and Goldschmidt / Swearing-In
  13. Billy Carter / For. Agent
  14. USSR Defectors
  15. Sino-Soviet Talks
  16. London / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Talks
  17. Central African Republic / Bokassa
  18. Geneva / Cornfeld Trial
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Kellog's Special K Cereal.)
  20. Mobile / Hurricane Aftermath
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 24, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  4. Jackson / Israel Visit
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Bayer Aspirin.)
  6. London / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Talks
  7. Central African Republic / Bokassa
  8. Sino-Soviet Talks
  9. USSR Defectors
  10. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  11. Panama Canal Treaties
  12. Nicaraguan Leaders / Washington, DC Visit
  13. Abortion
  14. Environment / Michigan and California
  15. Rhinoceros
  16. Billy Carter / For. Agent
  17. (Commercial: Reynolds Aluminum; Mr. Coffee Coffeemakers.)
  18. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  19. Working Woman
  20. Energy / Exxon
  21. Economy / Dollar
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: General Tires; IBM.)
  24. Pope John Paul II / United States Visit
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 24, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. Jackson / Israel Visit
  4. (Commercial: General Tires; Correctol Laxative.)
  5. Vance / United Nations Speech / Mideast / USSR Troops in Cuba
  6. Nicaraguan Leaders / Washington, DC Visit
  7. Jordan
  8. Billy Carter / For. Agent
  9. Iranian Students in US
  10. Panama Canal Treaties
  11. London / Zimbabwe Rhodesia Peace Talks
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Bayer Aspirin; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  14. Korchnoi / Swiss Asylum
  15. USSR Defections
  16. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  17. Milwaukee Road Railroad
  18. ABC / 1984 Summer Olympics
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; American Express Travelers Cheques; Ex-Lax.)
  20. Special Segment (The Palestinian Lobby)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Shake `N Bake; Gen Tires.)
  22. Kudzu Vine
  23. Good Night

September 25, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 25, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  5. Economy / Price Index For Energy
  6. General Motors / Electric Car
  7. Auto Sales
  8. Washington / Tank Car Derailment
  9. Mexican Oil Spill
  10. Chicago / Patronage Hiring
  11. Grain Haulers Strike Ends
  12. (Commercial: Ford; Glidden Paints; Geritol Tonic.)
  13. Vance-Dayan Meeting
  14. Israel-Egypt / Sinai
  15. Jackson / Israel Visit
  16. Italy / Moro Suspect / Anti-Mafia Judge Assassinated
  17. Italy / Airport Animal Deaths
  18. (Commercial: Night of Olay; McCulloch Chain Saws; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  19. Special Assignment (American Catholics)
  20. Mamie Eisenhower / Health
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  23. House / Pay Raise
  24. Pressler / Cand.
  25. Susan B. Anthony Dollar
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 25, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Cuban and Mideast Policies of US
  3. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  4. Panama Canal Treaties
  5. (Commercial: General Tires; Safeco Insurance Company.)
  6. Economy
  7. Susan B. Anthony Dollar
  8. General Motors / Electric Car
  9. Carter / New York City Visit
  10. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  11. Grain Haulers / Strike Ends
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories, Incorporated; Riunite Wines.)
  14. Federal Pay Raises
  15. Pressler / Cand.
  16. New York City / Narcotics Arrest
  17. Washington / Train Derailment
  18. Mamie Eisenhower / Health
  19. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  20. Egypt-Israel Relations / Sinai
  21. Jackson / Israel Tour
  22. South Africa / Trade Unions
  23. (Commercial: Ford.)
  24. Junk Food
  25. Nuclear Plants / Virginia
  26. Mobile / Food Drive
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 25, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Panama Canal Treaties
  4. (Commercial: Allerest Med.; Mercury Capri RS Auto.)
  5. Susan B Anthony Dollar
  6. Economy
  7. Carter / New York City Visit
  8. Pressler / Cand.
  9. Mamie Eisenhower / Health
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; General Tires; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  12. Washington / Train Derailment
  13. Nuclear Plants / Virginia
  14. San Diego Crash / Update
  15. Montreal Star Folds
  16. 1984 Olympics / AP Report
  17. Beekeepers' Defection
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets Asthma Med.; ITT; Ben-Gay.)
  19. Special Segment (Poland After The Pope)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  21. House Pay Raises
  22. General Motors / Electric Car
  23. Good Night

September 26, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 26, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments / United States Plan For Lebanon
  3. Egypt-Israel Relations
  4. Jackson / Mideast Tour
  5. Saudi Arabia / Oil
  6. Young-Dayan Meeting
  7. (Commercial: Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Rolaids.)
  8. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Ford
  9. 1980 Campaign / Carter and Kennedy
  10. Rose Kennedy / Health
  11. Mamie Eisenhower
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Ruinite Wine; Roman Meal Bread; Ford Autos; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  14. Panama Canal Treaties
  15. Cong. Pay Raise
  16. Mexican Oil Spill
  17. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  18. Indiana / Grain Harvest
  19. Washington / Train Derailment
  20. (Commercial: Shake 'N Bake; Valvoline Motor Oil; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  21. Special Assignment (US Catholics)
  22. Economy: Gold Price
  23. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Budweiser Beer.)
  24. 1984 Olympics
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 26, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. (Commercial: Ford.)
  4. Saudi Arabia / Oil
  5. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  6. Cong. Pay Raises
  7. Panama Canal Treaties
  8. (Commercial: General Tires; Roman Meal.)
  9. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Ford
  10. 1980 Campaign / Carter and Kennedy
  11. Muskie / Carter-Kennedy Race
  12. Jackson / Mideast Tour
  13. Mideast Developments / United States Plan For Lebanon
  14. South Africa / Miscegenation
  15. (Commercial: IBM; Kemper Incorporated Company.)
  16. Jordan
  17. Tennessee / Tellico Dam
  18. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  19. Milwaukee Road Railroad
  20. Pope / United States Visit
  21. Mamie Eisenhower and Rose Kennedy / Health
  22. 1984 Olympics
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio) 5:54:10 (Commercial: Miller Beer; Savings and Loan Foundation, Incorporated)
  24. Tolstoy Death
  25. Transcontinental Balloon Crossing
  26. San Francisco / Tram Shutdown
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 26, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Developments / United States Plan For Lebanon
  3. Israel-Egypt Relations
  4. Jackson / Mideast Tour
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  6. 1980 Campaign / Carter and Kennedy
  7. 1980 Campaign / Connally
  8. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Ford
  9. Cuba / USSR Troops
  10. Panama Canal Treaties
  11. Cong. Pay Raises
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Amana Refrigerators; General Tires; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  14. Moscow Symphony
  15. AFL-CIO / Dissidents Rally
  16. Milwaukee Road Railroad
  17. Rock Island Railroad Strike
  18. Rose Kennedy
  19. First Class Seats For Obese Feds.
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; American Express Travelers Cheques; Rolaids.)
  21. Special Segment (John Paul's Church)
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Bufferin.)
  23. Transcontinental Balloon Crossing
  24. Good Night

September 27, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 27, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Moscow Symphony / Cancellation
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Ford.)
  6. Jordan
  7. Tucson / Tritium
  8. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; The Legacy Movie; Special K Cereal; Absorbine, Junior)
  9. 1980 Campaign / Connally
  10. Ford Interview
  11. Economy: Aug. Trade Deficit
  12. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Sominex Sleeping Aid; Reynolds Aluminum; Chrysler Autos.)
  13. Special Assignment (US Catholics)
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  16. Beatles
  17. Egypt / Frank Sinatra
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 27, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. Carter / Reagan / Announcements
  4. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  5. Tucson / Tritium
  6. Auto Accidents
  7. Economy
  8. Economy: Gold
  9. National-Eastern Merger Rejected
  10. Amtrak
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Most Cereal; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  13. Arizona / Tritium
  14. Cong. Pay Raise
  15. Education Department
  16. Hostages / Tennessee / Pennsylvania / Louisiana
  17. Minneapolis / Grain Elevator Explosion
  18. Hamilton Jordan
  19. Newton / Dismissal
  20. (Commercial: IBM; Reynolds Aluminum.)
  21. Geneva / United Nations Meeting
  22. Bokassa
  23. Pope / Ireland Visit
  24. Panama Canal Treaties
  25. Zimbabwe Rhodesia-Mozambique Conflict
  26. Moscow Symphony / Cancellation
  27. Fields Death
  28. (Commercial: Miller Lite Beer; General Tires.)
  29. Egypt / Sinatra Concert
  30. Golden / Story Correction
  31. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 27, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy: Gold
  3. Economy: Wage/Price Guidelines
  4. Cong. Pay Raise
  5. Economy: Trade
  6. Auto Production
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Autos.)
  8. Cuba / USSR Troops
  9. Cambodia / USSR Involvement
  10. Ford
  11. Jordan
  12. Education Department
  13. Newton / Dismissal
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finishes; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  16. Nuclear Plants / North Anna
  17. Arizona / Tritium
  18. Auto Accidents
  19. Minneapolis / Grain Elevator Explosion
  20. Moscow Symphony / Cancellation
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; General Tires; Allerest Med.)
  22. Special Segment (John Paul's Church)
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Amityville Horror Movie; Absorbine, Junior)
  24. Transcontinental Balloonists
  25. Egypt / Sinatra Concert
  26. Good Night

September 28, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds and Peter Jennings (Dublin, Ireland); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. AFL-CIO / Meany Retirement / Carter Program Endorsement
  3. Cuba / USSR Troops
  4. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades.)
  5. AFL-CIO / Meany Retirement / Carter Program Endorsement
  6. Portillo / Carter and Kennedy Meetings
  7. Economy / Prime Rate / Indicators
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Clairol Foot Fixer; Wonder Bond Glue; Wheaties Cereal.)
  10. Pope / Ireland and United States Visit
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ford; Sanka Coffee; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  13. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  14. PCB / Feed Grain Contamination Hearings
  15. Iran
  16. Vienna / Hotel Fire
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Karastan Carpeting.)
  19. Festival For Mind, Body, Spirit
  20. Good Night
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 28, 1979
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR Troops
  3. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. Cambodia / For. Relief
  5. Vienna / Hotel Fire
  6. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Desenex Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  7. Meany Retirement
  8. AFL-CIO / Carter Program Endorsement
  9. Kennedy
  10. Economy / Prime Rate / Indicators / Gold
  11. Iran
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: IBM; Preparation H.)
  14. US-Mexico Relations
  15. UAW / Ford
  16. PCB Contamination
  17. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  18. School Immunizations
  19. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Safeco Insurance Company.)
  20. Davinci Trans-America
  21. Pope / United States and Ireland Visit
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 28, 1979
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (Washington, DC) and John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Cuba / USSR -Troops
  3. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Omni Magazine)
  4. Meany Retirement
  5. Kennedy
  6. Reagan
  7. Economy/ Prime Rate / Gold and Copper
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Dodge Vans and Trucks; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Washington, DC / Portillo Visit
  11. Panama Canal Treaties
  12. Vienna / >Hotel Fire
  13. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Savings and Loan Fbdn., Incorporated; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  15. Special Segment (John Paul's Church)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clairol Foot Fixer; Gen. Tires; Maxwell House Coffee.]

September 29, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 29, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 29, 1979
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Pope / Ireland / US
  3. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; Jeno's Italian Foods.)
  4. Cuba / USSR Troops / Carter
  5. USSR / Moscow Symphony / Dissidents
  6. Jesse Jackson / PLO / Arafat
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. Congress / Pay Raises / Abortion
  9. Republican Women's Conference
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Cereals.)
  11. Tritium Shipment
  12. Commentary: USSR Troops in Cuba
  13. (Commercial: Desenex Athletes Foot Medication; Dodge Vans.)
  14. Egypt / Jet Set Party / Sinatra
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 29, 1979
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Pope / Ireland
  3. (Commercial: Dentrol; Upcoming Item; Gallery of Homes Real Estate Brokers.)
  4. Carter / Cuban Situation
  5. Jesse Jackson / PLO Arafat
  6. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Minwax Wood Finishing Products; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  7. Hamilton Jordan
  8. Arizona / Tritium
  9. Balloon Trip
  10. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  11. Pope / Iowa
  12. Good Night

September 30, 1979

• ABC Evening News for September 30, 1979
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Pope / Ireland / US
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Jeep Cherokee; Spray `N Wash.)
  4. Pope / US
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Schick Ultrex Razor Blades; Karastan Carpets; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  6. Vance-Dobrynin Meeting / USSR Troops in Cuba
  7. Panama Canal Treaty
  8. Mideast / Hussein
  9. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming Item; Cling Free Fabric Softener; Hartz Flea & Tick Collar; Wonder Bond Glue; McCulloch Chain Saw.)
  10. Sports / Baseball / Football
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Complete Denture Cleanser; American Motors Eagle Auto.)
  12. Amtrak
  13. Oregon / Defoliants
  14. Paraquat
  15. Balloon Trip
  16. MG Factory Closing / Protest
  17. Congress / Carter
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 30, 1979
  1. Pope / Ireland
  2. (Commercial: Tums; Desenex.)
  3. Pope / United States / Williams Shooting
  4. Pope / United States / Catholic Women's Protest
  5. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  6. Vance-Dobrynin Meeting / USSR Troops in Cuba
  7. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Connally
  8. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 30, 1979
  1. No broadcasts today

Specials

• September 04, 1979 - NBC Special - White Paper: No More Vietnams, But... [20:00:00 - 21:58:10]
• September 07, 1979 - ABC Special - Carter Statement re: USSR Troops in Cuba [15:16:00 - 15:23:00]
• September 07, 1979 - CBS Special - Carter Statement re: USSR Troops in Cuba (Comments) [15:20:00 - 15:21:10]
• September 07, 1979 - NBC Special - Carter Statement re: USSR Troops in Cuba (Comments) [15:20:00 - 15:21:00]
• September 19, 1979 - CBS Special - Your Turn: Letters To CBS News [23:00:00 - 23:26:50]

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