January 1980 Broadcast Index

Evening News

January 1, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 1, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Barry Serafin (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Stock and Gold Market Announced Closed
  6. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Tegrin Shampoo; Ford Grenada; Geritol Supplement.)
  7. Social Security / Minimum Wage
  8. Quebec Fire
  9. Nevada / Riot
  10. Sierra Railroad
  11. Football Final Scores
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Sanka Coffee; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Chevrolet Monza.)
  13. Rhodesia
  14. 1970S
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Bufferin.)
  16. Carter Interview
  17. Good Night
  18. Good Night
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 1, 1980
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Amway Products; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  7. Reno Riot
  8. Quebec Fire
  9. Washington / Drunk Driving
  10. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring.)
  11. Rhodesia
  12. England / Steelworkers
  13. (Commercial: Most Cereal; Nescafe Coffee.)
• NBC Evening News for January 1, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

January 2, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 2, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Barry Serafin (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran and Afghanistan
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Preparation H; Chevrolet Camaro.)
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Brim Coffee; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring; Dry Idea Deodorant.)
  8. Carter Interview
  9. Campaign '80 / Iranian Crisis
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Most Cereal; Bayer Aspirin; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  13. Cleveland / Teachers Strike
  14. Kansas City / Firefighters
  15. Powers Death
  16. Mansion Fire
  17. College Football Rankings
  18. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Florida Orange Growers.)
  19. Iranian Crisis
  20. Special broadcast announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 2, 1980
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Aspercreme; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; K Mart.)
  6. Economy: Gold and Silver Prices
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Cleveland / Teachers Strike
  10. Kansas City / Firefighters
  11. Quebec / Fire
  12. Mansion Fire
  13. Powers Death
  14. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; American Gas Association)
  15. Sphinx
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 2, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: International Scout; Preparation H; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.)
  7. Economy: Gold Prices
  8. England / Steelworkers
  9. Quebec / Fire
  10. Powers Death
  11. Garbage Collector
  12. (Commerical: Upcoming Item; Shake 'N Bake; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring; Arthritis Strength Bufferin.)
  13. Special Segment (The Bear and The Gulf)
  14. Comment (USSR and Mideast)
  15. College Football Rankings
  16. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Duration Nasal Spray; Bayer Aspirin.)
  17. Mansion Fire
  18. Good Night

January 3, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 3, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Clorets.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Total Cereal.)
  8. Economy: Gold
  9. Carter Interview
  10. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Chevrolet Autos; Karastan Carpeting; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  11. Bert Parks
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.)
  14. Iran and Afghanistan
  15. Special Broadcast Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Kaopectate Concentrate; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; K Mart.)
  6. Economy: Precious Metals
  7. Social Security
  8. Revenue Sharing
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Strip Mining
  12. Miami/Police Brutality
  13. Bert Parks
  14. Tito / Health
  15. Cambodia
  16. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  17. Hitchcock Knighted
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 3, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Bufferin.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleeping Aid; K Mart; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  6. Special Segment (Show Trials)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Aspercreme; Jaguar Series 3 Auto.)
  9. Economy: Gold
  10. Rhodesia
  11. Laetrile
  12. Bert Parks
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Complete Denture Cleanser; American Gas. Association; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  14. Hitchcock Knighted
  15. Good Night

January 4, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 4, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Economy: Gold Prices
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Karastan Carpeting; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray; "Time" Magazine; Total Cereal.)
  9. Campaign '80 / Iowa Debate
  10. Carter Interview
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Polish; Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine; Complete Denture Cleanser; Geritol Supplement.)
  13. Chicago / Finances
  14. General Motors / Recall
  15. UAW-Chrysler
  16. 1970S and Cong.
  17. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  18. Adamson Death
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 4, 1980
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  4. US-USSR Rel.
  5. Economy: Gold Prices
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finishes; Anacin.)
  8. Iranian Crisis
  9. Campaign `80 / Connally
  10. Iranian Crisis
  11. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Time Magazine.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  13. Goldwater and Javits
  14. Adamson Death
  15. (Commercial: Maytag Appliances and Dishwasher; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  16. 1980S
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 4, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commerical: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Ex-Lax; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  6. Special Segment (The Real Beginning)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Arthritis Strength Bufferin; Chevrolet Autos; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Rhodesia
  10. Commentary (Gold Market)
  11. New Mexico / Univ of New Mexico Athletics Investigation
  12. Adamson Death
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shake `N Bake; Time Magazine; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  14. Chrysler Plant Closing
  15. Good Night

January 5, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 5, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 5, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Afghan Crisis
  3. Iran Crisis
  4. Afghan Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Afghan Crisis / Brown China Trip
  7. (Commercial: Unisom Sleeping Aid; Century 21 Realtors.)
  8. Afghan Crisis / Grain Embargo / Technology
  9. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Iowa Debates / Carter Foreign Policy
  10. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Democratic Party/ Carter Foreign Policy
  11. (Commercial: Time Magazine; Maalox Liquid and Tablets.)
  12. Iran Crisis
  13. US-USSR Naval Incident
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  15. Chapais, Quebec Fire
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 5, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Afghan Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Time Magazine.)
  4. Afghan Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; Dristan Nasal Mist.)
  6. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Carter Foreign Policy
  7. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Unisom; Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  8. Iran Crisis
  9. Iran Diary
  10. (Commercial: Honda Accord; Karastan Carpets; Upcoming Items; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  11. Sports / Hockey / Football
  12. Good Night

January 6, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Afghan Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Excedrin P.M.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Afghan Crisis / Brown China Trip
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. (Commercial: Geritol; International Scout Auto.; Rolaids; Clorets.)
  8. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Iowa / Carter Foreign Policy
  9. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Sanka Coffee; Plymouth Champ; Sinex.)
  10. Sports / Football / Olympics / Horse Racing
  11. India / Elections
  12. Thailand / Cambodian Refugee Unrest
  13. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Toyota Corolla Turcell.)
  14. Joy Adamson Death
  15. Humpback Whales
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 6, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 6, 1980
  1. Introduction John Palmer and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Upcoming Item; Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  4. Afghanistan / Brown / China, PR Visit
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Upcoming Item; Karastan Carpeting.)
  7. Iran / Afghan Embassy
  8. Iranian Crisis
  9. India / Gandhi
  10. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  11. Adamson Death / Murder
  12. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance; RCA Selectavision Videorecorder; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  13. Sports: Football and Hockey
  14. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance; Oil of Olay; Upcoming Item; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  15. Old Christmas
  16. Savitch Marriage
  17. Good Night

January 7, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Afghanistan
  4. Economy: Gold Prices
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Excedrin P.M.)
  6. US-USSR Rel. / Grain
  7. Brown / China, PR Visit
  8. India / Gandhi Resurrection
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Nescafe Coffee; Plymouth Horizon; Carlo Rossi Wines; Dannon Yogurt.)
  11. Iranian Crisis
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Maxwell House Coffee; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  14. Chrysler
  15. Ford Trial
  16. Adamson Death / Murder
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  19. Campaign `80 / Iowa Debate
  20. Ali / White House Visit
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan and Iran / China, PR-US Relations
  3. Iranian Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Wang Laboratories.)
  5. US-USSR Rel. / Grain
  6. (Commercial: Tylenol; General Motors Service.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  8. Weather / Midwest
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Dannon Yogurt.)
  11. Israel-Egypt Summit
  12. India / Gandhi Revival
  13. United Nations Sec. Council / New Member
  14. Adamson Death / Murder
  15. (Commercial: Firestone Tires; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  16. Economy: Gold Prices
  17. Supreme Court / Teachers / 3-Time Loser
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan and Iran / Carter Interview
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors Service; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  4. US-USSR Rel. / Grain
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Bufferin; The Black Hole Movie; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Iranian Crisis
  8. India / Gandhi Return
  9. Adamson Death / Murder
  10. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Duration Nasal Spray; Heet Arthritis Med.)
  12. Ford Trial
  13. Energy Program
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleeping Aid; Polident Denture Cleanser; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring.)
  15. Philadelphia / Rizzo
  16. Good Night

January 8, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Iran); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice.)
  5. Grain / Campaign Issue
  6. Campaign `80 / Brown / Pressler
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Chevrolet Monza; Complete Denture Cleanser; Amana Microwave Ovens.)
  9. Iran Crisis
  10. Brown / China, PR Trip
  11. India / Gandhi Victory
  12. Sadat-Begin Summit
  13. US-Egypt Rel.
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Snelling and Snelling Employment Agency; Right Guard Deodorant; Michelob Light Beer.)
  16. Pennsylvania / Gunman
  17. Virginia / Test Tube Baby Clinic
  18. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Ford Ltd Crown Victoria; Preparation H.)
  20. Oil Workers Strike
  21. Energy / Oil Prices
  22. Special Broadcast Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Alcoa
  4. Brown / China, PR Visit
  5. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative; Subaru Autos.)
  6. Afghanistan
  7. Grain Embargo
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Amway Products; Aspercreme.)
  10. Iranian Crisis
  11. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  12. Egypt-US Relations / Begin-Sadat Summit
  13. Seattle / Snow
  14. San Diego Air Traffic
  15. Mexico / School Accident
  16. Gasohol
  17. Oil Workers Strike
  18. UAW-Chrysler
  19. Economy
  20. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; International Scout.)
  21. Campaign `80 / Pressler
  22. Supreme Court / Realty
  23. Douglas / Health
  24. Virginia / Test Tube Baby Clinic
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 8, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Halls Cough Drops.)
  4. US-Egypt / Joint Exercise / Begin-Sadat Summit
  5. Brown / China, PR Trip
  6. Iranian Crisis
  7. US-Turkey Rel.
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Pepto-Bismol; Reader's Digest" Sweepstakes.)
  10. Economy
  11. Grain / Gasohol
  12. Oil Refinery Strike
  13. Supreme Court / Realty
  14. Union Pacific-Missouri Railroad Merger
  15. Douglas / Health
  16. Economy: Gold Prices
  17. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; ITT; International Scout.)
  18. Virginia / Test Tube Baby Clinic
  19. Miami / Drug War
  20. Campaign `80 / Pressler
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dannon Yogurt; Chevrolet Camaro; Mazola Margarine.)
  22. Special Segment (Inside Afghanistan)
  23. Good Night

January 9, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 9, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: 0il of Olay; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Brown / China, PR Trip
  6. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Invaders
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: International Scout; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  9. US-USSR Rel. / Grain Embargo
  10. Economy: Realty
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Drano; Clorets; Going In Style Movie; Karastan Carpeting.)
  13. India / Gandhi Interview
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Weather
  17. Special Broadcast Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 9, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. US-Turkey Rel.
  6. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  7. Grain Embargo
  8. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  9. US-USSR Relations
  10. USSR Ships / Longshoremen Boycott
  11. Sacramento Port / Bomb Threat
  12. (Commercial: Most Cereal; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  13. Iranian Crisis
  14. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Invaders
  15. Economy / Housing
  16. Weather / NW
  17. Fuel Allowances
  18. Boston / Whale Trial
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories; Going In Style Movie.)
  21. Jack Thum The Clown / Death
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 9, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. USSR Ships / Longshoremen Boycott
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mazola Margarine; Whirlpool Washers.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Brown / China, PR Visit
  6. Afghanistan
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: General Motors; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  9. Grain Embargo
  10. Economy / Housing
  11. Kodak / Prices Up
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Bufferin; Correctol Laxative.)
  14. Iran Crisis
  15. Saudi Arabia / Mosque Invaders
  16. Afghanistan
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Bayer Asprin; "Going In Style" Movie.)
  18. 1980 Moscow Olympics
  19. Good Night

January 10, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 10, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Brown / China, PR Visit
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  7. Iranian Crisis
  8. US-Turkey Def Agreement
  9. Sadat-Begin Summit
  10. Special Broadcast On Iran and Afghanistan Announced
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Static Guard Spray; Excedrin P.M.; Pledge Furniture Polish; Oil of Olay.)
  13. Grain Embargo / Kennedy
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Karastan Carpeting; Wheaties Cereal; Going In Style" Movie; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  16. Economy
  17. Energy / Fuel Prices
  18. Energy / Federal Program
  19. General Motors / Layoffs
  20. Ford / Plant Closing
  21. (Commercial: Plymouth Volare Special; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  22. Gamblers / Jackpot Winner
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 10, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Moscow Olympics / Iran and Afghanistan
  3. Carter / Poll
  4. United States Sanctions Against USSR
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. (Commercial: ITT; Chrysler Cordoba.)
  7. Afghanistan
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.)
  9. Grain Embargo
  10. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  11. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  12. Ford / Plant Closing
  13. Economy
  14. Energy / Gasoline Prices
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid; Whirlpool Washers.)
  17. Begin-Sadat Summit
  18. Boston Pops
  19. CIA Study
  20. (Commercial: Going In Style Movie; Honda Accord.)
  21. Gold
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 10, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Doan's Pills; American Gas Association)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. US-Turkey Relations
  6. India / Gandhi
  7. Begin-Sadat Summit
  8. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Oil of Olay; Jaguar Series 3 Auto.)
  9. Campaign `80 / The Candidates and The Issues
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  12. Carter / Youth Plan
  13. Economy
  14. Ford / Plant Closing
  15. NW / Weather
  16. Boston Pops
  17. Economy: Gold Prices
  18. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake; Going In Style Movie; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  19. China, PR / Advertising
  20. Good Night

January 11, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. El Salvador / Panama Embassy Takeover
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids.)
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Time-Life Books; Karastan Carpeting; Bufferin.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Iowa Poll / Carter and Reagan
  9. Grain Embargo
  10. Gasohol
  11. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Chevrolet; Geritol Supplement; Static Guard.)
  12. Economy
  13. Meany Death
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Bayer Aspirin.)
  15. Cleopatra's Palace Discovered
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Camaro; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Florida Orange Growers.)
  6. Pittsburgh / Muslim Prophet
  7. Rein Death
  8. Gasohol
  9. US-China, PR Rel.
  10. Economy
  11. Honda
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; General Motors Service.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Iowa Poll / Reagan
  15. Castro / Cabinet Shakeup
  16. Italy / Sextuplets
  17. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Amway Products.)
  18. Meany Death
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 11, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iowa Poll
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors Service; Heet Arthritis Rub.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Castro / Cabinet Shakeup
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin; Drano.)
  9. Economy / Unemployment
  10. Honda
  11. Rein Death
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Energy Allotments
  15. Cleopatra's Palace
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme; Geritol Supplement; Preparation H.)
  17. Meany Death
  18. Good Night

January 12, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 12, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Lanacane Ointment.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Afghanistan / Pakistan
  6. Afghanistan / United States Longshoremen
  7. Afghanistan / Brezhnev
  8. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Ben-Gay.)
  9. Iowa Caucus
  10. Iowa Caucus / Carter Campaign
  11. Iowa Caucus / Television Coverage
  12. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sominex.)
  13. Brown / China Trip
  14. Cambodian Relief Efforts
  15. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finishing Products; Borden Skim-American Cheese.)
  16. Ski Resorts / Weather Problems
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Upcoming Item; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Afghanistan / US-Pakistan Relations
  6. Afghanistan / Teamsters Aeroflot Boycott
  7. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  8. Brown / China Trip / Chinese Space Program
  9. Lost Dog
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; General Motors; Upcoming Item; Dristan.)
  11. Sports / Boxing / Tennis / Football / Olympics
  12. (Commercial: International Scout; Pepto-Bismol; Upcoming Item; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion.)
  13. Iowa Caucus / Television Coverage
  14. Water Power
  15. Good Night

January 13, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Jeep CJ; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. New York City Aeroflot Office Bombing
  6. Olympics Boycott
  7. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Clorets; International Scout; Nescafe Coffee.)
  8. Iowa Caucus
  9. Lance Trial / Carter Presidential Campaign
  10. Rhodesia / Nkomo
  11. Marshall Tito Surgery
  12. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Sinex Nasal Spray; Old Spice After Shave; American Motors Eagle.)
  13. Sports / Los Angeles-Pittsburgh / Basketball / Tennis / Skiing
  14. Athens, Ohio, Train Derailment / Meany Death
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; ABC Television Shows The Second Guinness Book of World Records and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II Movie.)
  16. Back of The Book / Bert Parks / Miss American Pageant
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 13, 1980
  1. Intro Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Subaru Autos; Doan's Pills.)
  4. Warren Christopher / Europe Trip
  5. Brown / China Trip / Pakistan
  6. Afghanistan
  7. Vietnam Veterans
  8. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  9. Zimbabwe Rhodesia / Nkomo
  10. Energy Sources
  11. (Commercial: ITT; International Scout.)
  12. Iowa Caucus
  13. `80 Presidential Campaign / Arkansas
  14. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Pepto-Bismol.)
  15. Lake Placid / Winter Olympics
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid; Upcoming Item; Beneficial Income Tax Service.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. New York City / Aeroflot Bombing
  6. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Chevrolet Camaro; Upcoming Item; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  7. Rhodesia / Nkomo Return
  8. Ohio / Train Derailment
  9. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  10. Scotland / Dolly The Elephant
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring; Upcoming Item; Nivea Lotion.)
  12. Sports: Tennis / Basketball
  13. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Mellow Roast Coffee; Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  14. Meany
  15. Good Night

January 14, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis / Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Shake N' Bake; Total Cereal.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Clorets; Atlantic Richfield; Drano.)
  7. Lance Trial
  8. Kennedy / Chappaquiddick
  9. Nichopoulos Hearing
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Century 21 Realty; Chevrolet Chevette; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  12. Lung Cancer and Women
  13. Economy: Gold and Silver
  14. Parks / King Award
  15. Kostelanetz Death
  16. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Metamucil Laxative.)
  17. Hunt / Silver
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan and Iran
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Grain Embargo / Argentina
  7. Italy / Hijacking
  8. (Commercial: Philips' Milk of Magnesia; Subaru Auto.)
  9. Lance Trial
  10. Indiana / Ford Trial
  11. Gasohol / Exxon
  12. Economy: Gold
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Esoterica Med. Cream.)
  15. Lung Cancer and Women
  16. Kostelanetz Death
  17. Durante / Health
  18. Tito / Health
  19. Easter Seal Poster Child
  20. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice.)
  21. Denver / Secret Service Shooting
  22. Supreme Court / EPA
  23. Parks / King Award
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 14, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Firestone Tires; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Stock Market Report (2)
  6. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring; Doan's Pills.)
  7. Lance Trial
  8. Lung Cancer and Women
  9. High School. Srs. / Marijuana and Cocaine
  10. Nichopoulos Hearing
  11. Tito / Health
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Dannon Yogurt; Chevrolet Camaro; Bufferin.)
  14. Tests / Nader
  15. Carter / USSR Science
  16. Kostelanetz / Death
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Oil of Olay; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  18. Parks / King Award
  19. Good Night

January 15, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 15, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Economy: Gold Price
  6. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Dannon Yogurt; Pledge Furniture Polish; Ford Fairmont.)
  7. Auto Sales
  8. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Jeep CJ; Bufferin.)
  11. Indiana / Ford Trial
  12. King Memorium
  13. (Commercial: Sine-Off Sinus Medicine; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Meany Funeral
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 15, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: General Motors Service; P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant.)
  4. Afghanistan
  5. USSR / Dissidents
  6. Tito / Health
  7. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  8. Carter and Kennedy / Poll Results
  9. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  10. Economy: Gold
  11. American Airlines Walkout
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Subaru Autos; FTD Florists.)
  14. Supreme Court / Parole Officers
  15. Brooklyn / Abortion
  16. Indiana / Ford Trial
  17. Meany Funeral
  18. King Memorial
  19. Ardrey Death
  20. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  21. Campaign `80 / Baker
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 15, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Afghanistan
  4. USSR / Dissidents
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ben-Gay; Dristan Long-Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  6. Economy: Gold
  7. Civil Rights
  8. Meany Funeral
  9. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Borden's Skim-American Cheese; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Kennedy / Iowa Caucus
  11. Durante / Health
  12. Ardrey Death
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Total Cereal.)
  14. Special Segment (Islam and The West)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; TWA Airlines; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  16. Japan / Chimpanzee - Vet. Assistant
  17. Good Night

January 16, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 16, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Afghanistan / Olympics
  3. Afghanistan / Grain Embargo
  4. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. Iranian Crisis
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Complete Denture Cleanser; Night of Olay; Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Excedrin P.M.)
  8. Grain Embargo
  9. Economy: Gold and Stock Market
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Maxwell House Coffee; Pledge Furniture Polish; Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Airlines.)
  12. Nichopoulos Trial
  13. Marijuana
  14. Japan / McCartney Arrest
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Anacin.)
  17. Chrysler
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 16, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan and Iran / Olympics
  3. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Preparation H.)
  4. Energy / Heating Fuel
  5. Economy: Gold and Oil
  6. Grain Embargo
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Mazola Margarine.)
  10. Iran and Afghanistan
  11. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Atlantic Richfield.)
  12. Interferon
  13. Marijuana / Senate Hearing
  14. Japan / McCartney Arrest
  15. Nichopoulos Trial
  16. OSHA / New Rules
  17. Rome / SwissAir Robbery
  18. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Bayer Aspirin.)
  19. Parrot Smuggling
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 16, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Iowa)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  4. Afghanistan / Olympics
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Mazola Margarine; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  7. Economy
  8. Economy: Gold
  9. Nichopoulos Trial
  10. Japan / McCartney Arrest
  11. Interferon
  12. Sido
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Nytol Sleeping Aid; Glad Trash Bags.)
  14. Campaign `80 / What's Wrong With Carter?
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid; Aspercreme.)
  16. Comment (Iowa Caucus)
  17. Good Night

January 17, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran and Afghanistan / Olympics
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  4. Longshoremen / USSR Ships
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Yugoslavia / Tito
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolet Camaro; Florida Orange Growers; Nivea Lotion; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  9. Iranian Crisis
  10. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Pledge Furniture Polish; Sucrets; International Scout.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucus and Brown
  12. Energy / Gasoline
  13. Washington-Minnesota Pipeline
  14. Economy
  15. (Commercial: Static Guard; Clorets.)
  16. Economy: Gold
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 17, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Yugoslavia / Tito's Health
  4. USSR / Mideast
  5. US-USSR Relations
  6. Moscow Olympics
  7. (Commercial: First Sign Nasal Med.; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  8. Iranian Crisis
  9. Israel-Egypt Relations
  10. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories, Incorporated; Doan's Pills.)
  11. Economy
  12. Marijuana Hearings
  13. Economy: Gold
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Complete Denture Cleanser.)
  16. London / Hotel Bombing
  17. Northern Ireland / Train Bombing
  18. First Amendment / Poll
  19. Northern Tier Pipeline
  20. Energy / Windfall Profits
  21. Campaign `80 / Brown and Iowa Caucus
  22. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  23. Campaign `80 / Kennedy Interview
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 17, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Iowa)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. US-Pakistan
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pledge Furniture Polish; Heet Arthritis Med.)
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Yugoslavia / Tito
  7. Olympics
  8. Northern Ireland
  9. Economy: Gold
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: FTD Florists; General Motors Service; Total Cereal.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Brown and Iowa
  14. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucus
  15. Commentary (Carter and Iowa)
  16. Longshoremen / USSR Ships
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Drano; ITT; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  18. Northern Tier Pipeline
  19. Indiana / Ford Trial
  20. Massachusetts / Seal Deaths
  21. Papua, New Guinea / Lizard
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Airlines; Aspercreme.)
  23. MX Missile
  24. Good Night

January 18, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 18, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. United States / USSR / Olympics
  3. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  4. Carter / Health
  5. Upcoming Items
  6. (Commercial: Geritol; Jeep CJ.)
  7. Iran / Hostages
  8. Hostages / Letters
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Fixodent Adhesive; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Nivea Lotion.)
  11. Aeroflot Service and Landing Protest
  12. USSR Embassy Bug Chgd.
  13. USSR President / United States Foreign Policy
  14. Afghanistan
  15. Tito Health
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Total Cereal; Static Guard; Love Boat" Television Show.)
  18. Gross National Product / Recession
  19. Super Bowl
  20. Ashe Trophies / Gold Value
  21. Economy / Gold
  22. (Commercial: Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Airline; Oil of Olay.)
  23. Sweden / Freighter Accident
  24. Beaton Death
  25. Olympics / Boycott / Lake Placid / Snow Problem
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 18, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan, Iran / USSR
  3. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Cotylenol Cold Med.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Trade Sanctions
  5. Tito / Health
  6. Rhodesia
  7. Economy: Gold
  8. Economy: GNP
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Amway Products; Firestone Tires.)
  11. Olympics / Boycott
  12. Studio 54 Owners / Sentencing
  13. Presley Death Investigation
  14. Kennedy / Chappaquiddick
  15. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  16. Sweden / Freighter Accident
  17. Beaton Death
  18. (Commercial: Doan's Pills; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  19. Campaign `80 / Carter
  20. (Commercial: First Sign Cold Med.; Century 21 Realty.)
  21. Campaign `80 / Humor
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 18, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Olympics / Boycott
  3. US-USSR Relations
  4. Afghanistan
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Excedrin P.M.; Mazola Margarine.)
  6. Iran
  7. Tito / Health
  8. Japan / McCartney
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Atlantic Richfield; Shake `N Bake; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  12. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; American Gas Association; Nivea Lotion.)
  15. Economy: GNP
  16. Super Bowl XIV
  17. Sweden / Freighter Accident
  18. Beaton Death
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; International Scout; Correctol Laxative; Vicks Sinex Long Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  20. Jogging and Politics
  21. Good Night

January 19, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 19, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 19, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Iran Crisis
  4. US-Pakistan Relations
  5. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  6. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Iowa Caucus
  7. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Sominex.)
  8. Nichopoulos Medical Review
  9. Tito Health
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Grecian Formula 16.)
  11. William Douglas Death
  12. (Commercial: Unisom Sleeping Aid; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  13. Marathoner Jay Helgerson
  14. Super Bowl XIV
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 19, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City); Dick Schaap (Los Angeles, California)
  2. William Douglas Death
  3. Tito Health
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  5. Nichopoulos
  6. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Iowa Caucus
  7. Small Business Conference / 1980 Presidential Campaign
  8. (Commercial: Polident; The Black Hole Motion Picture; Upcoming Item; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion.)
  9. Afghanistan / Iran / US-Soviet Relations
  10. Afghanistan
  11. United States Grain Embargo / Longshoremen
  12. Paul McCartney Drug Arrest
  13. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  14. Sports / Football / Marathons / Track
  15. (Commercial: Chevrolet Camaro; Miracle Whip Salad Dressing; Upcoming Item; Alcoa.)
  16. Buffalo Ranches
  17. Counterfeiting Trial
  18. Good Night

January 20, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / Moscow Olympics
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Jeep CJ.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Afghanistan / US-Pakistan Relations
  6. Tito
  7. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Final Net Hair Spray; Clorets; First Sign Decongestant.)
  8. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Iowa Caucuses
  9. (Commercial: Carte Blanche Credit Card; Old Spice After Shave; American Motors Eagle Automobile; Pepto-Bismol.)
  10. Sports / Olympics / Basketball / Football
  11. Borger, Texas, Refinery Explosion
  12. Sohio Profits
  13. (Commercial: Sine-Off; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  14. Back of The Book / McCartney Drug Arrest
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 20, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City); Dick Schaap (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Olympics / United States Boycott
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Upcoming Items; Correctol Laxative.)
  4. Carter / Meet the Press
  5. Pakistan / Hua Visit
  6. India / Waldheim
  7. Iranian Crisis
  8. Tito / Health
  9. (Commercial: Alcoa Aluminum; Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Upcoming Item; Lanacane Cream.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucuses
  11. Texas / Refinery Explosion
  12. Air Traffic Controllers / Self-Hypnosis
  13. Tampa / Weapons Raid
  14. (Commercial: The Black Hole Movie; American Gas Association; Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  15. Sports: Football / Horse Racing
  16. (Commercial: United Airlines; Candlelight Romance Books; Upcoming Item; Sylvania Color Television.)
  17. Iowa / Iranian Family
  18. Audi and The Brontosaurus
  19. Good Night

January 21, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Des Moines, Iowa)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iowa / State of Union
  3. Spy Scandal
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; First Sign Cold Med.)
  5. US-USSR Rel. / Trade Ezibaroo
  6. Olympics / United States Boycott
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Old Spice Cosmetics; Drano; Atlantic Richfield.)
  9. Iran / Airplne Crash / Hostages
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Economy: Silver and Gold
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Hertz; Wheaties Cereal; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Indiana / Ford Trial
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Most Cereal; Bayer Aspirin.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Des Moines, Iowa); Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  3. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Most Cereal.)
  4. Canada / Spy Scandal
  5. US-USSR Rel. / Trade Embargoes
  6. US-USSR Rel. / Olympics
  7. Afghanistan
  8. Iran / Afghanistan
  9. USSR / South Yemen
  10. Iran / Plane Crash
  11. Tito / Health
  12. (Commercial: First Sign Cold Med.; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  13. Indiana / Ford Trial
  14. Supreme Court / Busing
  15. Georgia / ERA
  16. Economy: Gold
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Chevrolet Vans.)
  19. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  20. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  21. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 21, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Des Moines, Iowa); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bayer Aspirin; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. US-USSR Rel. / Olympics
  5. Afghanistan-Iran
  6. Iran / Plane Crash
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray; Oil of Olay; Sanka Coffee.)
  9. Carter / State of Union
  10. US-Egypt Rel.
  11. P.R. / Vieques Complaints
  12. Canada / Spy Scandal
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: Dristan Long Lasting Nasal Spray; Whirlpool Washers; Absorbine, Junior)
  15. Ford Layoffs
  16. Indiana / Ford Trial
  17. California / Flooding
  18. New York City / Dial-An-Atheist
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; TWA Airlines; Aspercreme.)
  20. Campaign `80 / Iowa
  21. Good Night

January 22, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Des Moines, Iowa)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucus
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucuses
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Drano; Mellow Roast Coffee; Geritol Supplement.)
  7. USSR / Sakharov Arrest
  8. Olympics / Boycott
  9. Iranian Crisis / Plane Crash
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Congress / Olympics
  12. Boyce Escape
  13. Special Broadcast Re: Iran and Afghanistan Announced
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Homelite Chain Saws; Nivea Lotion; Jeep CJ.)
  16. Saccharin
  17. California / Flooding
  18. Energy / Price Incrs.
  19. Economy: Gold
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray.)
  22. Campaign / Iowa Caucus
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucuses
  3. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Amway Products.)
  4. USSR / Sakharov Arrest
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Olympics / Boycott
  7. Grain Embargo
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins; Sine-Aid Med.)
  9. Lance Trial
  10. Scotto Sentencing
  11. Boyce Escape
  12. El Salvador
  13. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Static Guard.)
  14. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  15. Pro- and Anti-Abortion Demonstrations
  16. Wage Guideline
  17. Uniroyal / Plant Closings
  18. Economy: Gold
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  21. Afghanistan-Pakistan / Khyber Pass
• NBC Evening News for January 22, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (Des Moines, Iowa); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucus
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; General Motors Service.)
  4. Economy: Gold and Silver
  5. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax
  6. Energy / Beaufort Sea Leases
  7. Washington, DC / Anti-Abortion March
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Metamucil Laxative.)
  10. USSR / Sakharov Arrest
  11. Olympics / Boycott
  12. Afghanistan
  13. Moslem Summit
  14. Boyce Escape
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dentrol Denture Adhesive; FTD Florists; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  16. Special Segment (Scotto and The ILA)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nytol Sleeping Aid; American Gas Association; Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Airline.)
  18. Olympic Merchandising
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night

January 23, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 23, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. State of Union Address
  3. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucuses
  4. (Commercial: Ford Granada; Fixodent Adhesive.)
  5. Sakharov
  6. Afghanistan
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Final Net Hairspray; Florida Orange Growers; "Going In Style" Movie.)
  9. Iranian Crisis
  10. El Salvador
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Nivea Lotion; Clorets; American Eagle Auto.; Dannon Yogurt.)
  13. Energy / Oil Profits
  14. Arizona / Trailer Park Contamination
  15. McDonnell Douglas / Federal Aviation Administration Fine
  16. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Alberto V0-5 Hairspray.)
  17. William O. Douglas Funeral
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 23, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. State of Union Address
  3. Carter / Ford Attack
  4. (Commercial: Atlantic Richfield; Roman Meal Products.)
  5. Iran
  6. Olympics / Boycott
  7. Afghanistan
  8. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  9. Sakharov
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Tito / Health
  12. El Salvador
  13. (Commercial: P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant; Going In Style Movie.)
  14. Economy: Gold and Silver
  15. Lance Trial
  16. Environment / Fireplaces
  17. McDonell Douglas / Federal Aviation Administration Fine
  18. Energy / Airlines
  19. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: 3M Products.)
  22. Douglas Funeral
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 23, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. State of Union Address
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pepto-Bismol; Monsanto Chemicals.)
  4. Olympics / Boycott
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Sakharov
  7. Bolshoi Ballet
  8. Gitilis Ballet / Defection
  9. Iran
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; ITT; Metamucil Laxative.)
  12. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  13. Campaign `80 / Bush
  14. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  15. Ski Resorts / Snow
  16. Lance Trial
  17. Federal Aviation Administration and Washington, DC-10
  18. Economy: Gold
  19. Economy: Gold Prices
  20. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Heet Arthritis Med.; Roman Meal Products.)
  21. El Salvador
  22. Landon Health
  23. Douglas Funeral
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray; Aspercreme; Final Net Hairspray.)
  25. Apartments / Children
  26. Good Night

January 24, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 24, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. State of Union Address
  3. US-China, PR Rel. / Trade
  4. State of Union Address / Reaction
  5. Campaign `80 / Kennedy / Iowa Caucuses
  6. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  7. Military Registration
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Jeep CJ; Going In Style Movie; Static Guard; 1980 Winter Olympics.)
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Iranian Crisis
  12. California / Earthquake
  13. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Arthritis Strength Bufferin; P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Midas Mufflers.)
  16. Brzezinski Interview
  17. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  18. 1984 Olympics
  19. New England / Seal Epidemic
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 24, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. State of Union Address
  3. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Esoterica Med. Cream.)
  4. Draft Registration
  5. Olympics
  6. US-China, PR Rel.
  7. Afghanistan / USSR -British Rel.
  8. Sakharov
  9. Iran / Khomeini's Health
  10. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; General Motors Service.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  12. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  13. Economy / Kahn
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Airlines; Going In Style Movie.)
  16. California / Earthquake
  17. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  18. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  19. Campaign `80 / Reagan Interview
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 24, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. State of Union Address
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oil of Olay; Metamucil Laxative.)
  4. Draft Registration
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Vicks Sinex Long Acting Nasal Spray; Mazola Margarine.)
  7. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  8. South and North Korea Relations
  9. Iran
  10. Tito / Health
  11. World Market: Dollar and Gold
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties Cereal; Going In Style Movie; Absorbine Junior)
  13. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  14. Comment (State of Union Speech)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dannon Yogurt; Aspercreme; Drano.)
  16. California / Earthquake
  17. Iranian Crisis / Lopez Letter
  18. Good Night

January 25, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; American Eagle Auto.)
  5. Olympics / Boycott
  6. Afghanistan
  7. Iran
  8. Sakharov
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Maxwell House Coffee; International Scout; Wheaties Cereal.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Kennedy and Reagan
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Shake `N Bake; Sucrets; Galactica 1980, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe Television shows.)
  14. Hijacking
  15. Montreal / Grain Elevator Explosion
  16. Nuclear Plants / California Leak
  17. South Africa / Terrorism
  18. Egypt-Israel Relations
  19. Japan / McCartney Release
  20. Palmer Drug Abuse Program
  21. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Family, Stone Television Shows.)
  23. Kids-Kubs Baseball Team
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  3. Economy
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Metamucil Laxative.)
  6. Afghanistan / Pakistan
  7. Iran
  8. Moscow / Boycott
  9. Sakharov
  10. (Commercial: P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Kennedy / Carter
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  13. Hijacking
  14. California / Earthquakes / Nuclear Plant Damage
  15. South Africa / Terrorism
  16. Egypt-Israel Relations
  17. (Commercial: ITT; Dannon Yogurt.)
  18. Japan / McCartney Released
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 25, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Olympics / Boycott
  6. Sakharov
  7. Egypt-Israel Relations
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; ITT; Doan's Pills.)
  10. Waldheim
  11. Iran
  12. United States / Persian Gulf Ints.
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; General Motors Service; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  15. Hijacking
  16. California / Earthquakes / Nuclear Plant Leak
  17. Campaign `80 / Iowa Caucus / Reagan
  18. South Africa
  19. Japan / McCartney Released
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Atlantic Richfield; Intl Scout; Shake `N Bake.)
  21. Women and Registration
  22. Good Night

January 26, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 26, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 26, 1980
  1. Intro Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iranian Elections / Hostages
  3. Afghanistan Crisis
  4. Islamic Conference / Afghanistan
  5. (Commercial: Shake `N Bake, Night of Olay.)
  6. Olympic Boycott
  7. Thailand
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Ben-Gay.)
  9. 1980 Presidential Campaign / Kennedy
  10. Republican Presidential Campaigns / Southern United States
  11. Minnesota President Caucus / New Hampshire President Primary
  12. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Subaru.)
  13. Draft Registration / Women
  14. Puerto Rico / Bombing Incident
  15. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Century 21 Real Estate Agencies.)
  16. Egypt-Israel Relations
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 26, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Olympic Boycott / United Service Organizationsc
  3. Olympic Boycott / Canada / US
  4. (Commercial: Sucrets Throat Lozenges; Upcoming Item; FTD.)
  5. Iranian Elections / Hostages
  6. Iran Crisis / Afghanistan
  7. Gromyko / Syria Trip
  8. Egypt-Israel Relations
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  10. Carter Budget / Defense Spending
  11. United States Marines / Training Exercise
  12. 1980 Presidential Campaign, / Kennedy
  13. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Glidden Spred Latex Paint; Upcoming Item; Nytol.)
  14. Condominium Conversions
  15. Airplane Hijacking
  16. Sports / Basketball / Golf
  17. Most Expensive Cities
  18. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Nivea Lotion; Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16.)
  19. Stolichnaya Protest
  20. Good Night

January 27, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 27, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for January 27, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Olympics / USSR
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gurri.)
  4. Draft
  5. US-Egypt Rels,
  6. Egypt-Israel Relations
  7. Islamic Conference
  8. Rhodesia / Mugabe Return
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial: Unisom Sleeping Aid; Firestone Tires; Upcoming Item; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Kennedy and Carter
  12. Campaign, `80 / Republican Criticism of Carter
  13. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Items; Sinutab Med.)
  14. California / Earthquakes
  15. Indiana / Hotel Fire
  16. Sports: Basketball / Boxing / Golf / Olympics
  17. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Sucrets; Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  18. Lake Placid Olympics
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night

January 28, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 28, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. 1981 Budget / Kennedy and Carter
  3. Campaign `80 / Republican Campaign
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medication; Shake `N Bake.)
  5. 1981 Budget
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Total Cereal; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  8. Olympics
  9. Ohio /Steelworkers
  10. Chicago / Teachers Walkout
  11. Gacy Trial
  12. Sindona Trial
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Hertz Rental Cars; Clorets; Atlantic Richfield.)
  15. Islamic Conference
  16. Iran
  17. Egypt-USSR Rel.
  18. Energy / Saudi Arabia
  19. Energy / 1979 Profits
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; First Sign Nasal Med.)
  22. Shah
• CBS Evening News for January 28, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  3. (Commercial: Tylenol; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  4. 1981 Budget
  5. Islamic Conference
  6. Olympics
  7. Afghanistan
  8. Sakharov
  9. Egypt-USSR Rel.
  10. Mideast / Israel, Syria, Lebanon
  11. Iran
  12. Special Report, American, Where Do We Go From Here? Announced For Tonight.
  13. (Commercial: Esoterica Med. Cream; International Scout.)
  14. Energy / Saudi Arabia
  15. Energy / 1979 Oil Co. Profits / Rationing
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Coronet Paper Products; Borden's Skim-American Cheese.)
  18. Chicago / Teachers Walkout
  19. Ohio / Steelworkers
  20. Artery Disease
  21. (Commercial: Glad Sandwich Bags; Anacin.)
  22. Gray Whales
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 28, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. 1981 Budget
  3. Economy
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Icy Hot Balm; Chevrolet Camaro.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; FTD Florists; Drano.)
  8. Moslem Summit
  9. Olympics
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Iran
  12. Sex Selection
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Sanka Coffee; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  14. Special Segment (Detente)
  15. Economy: Gold Prices
  16. (Commercial: Heet Arthritis Med.; General Motors Service; Nytol Sleeping Aid.)
  17. Gacy Trial
  18. Chicago / Teachers Walkout
  19. Good Night

January 29, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 29, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis / Durnnte Death
  3. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; International Scout.)
  4. Campaign `80 / New England / Kennedy / Reagan
  5. American Migration
  6. Stock Market
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Arthritis Strength Bufferin; Karastan Carpets; Chrysler Cordoba; Florida Orange Growers.)
  9. Florida / Coast Guard Accident
  10. Weather / West
  11. Mileage Claims
  12. Stock Market Report Additions
  13. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; American Motors Concord Auto; Icy Hot Balm.)
  14. Olymipics
  15. US-Pakistan
  16. Persian Gulf Region
  17. Islamic Conference
  18. Paris / Syrian Embassy Bombing
  19. Energy / Oil Price Incr.
  20. (Commercial: Sucrets; Absorbine, Junior)
  21. Westc. Fields Stamp
  22. Durante Death
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 29, 1980
  1. Introduction Bypassed.
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  4. Florida / Coast Guard Accident
  5. Energy / Oil Price Incrs.
  6. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Dannon Yogurt; Glad Trash Bags.)
  10. Olympics
  11. Islamic Conference
  12. Brown, Jones / Testimony
  13. United States Foreign Policy
  14. Paris
  15. (Commercial: Icy Hot Balm; Brim Coffee.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  17. American Migration
  18. California / Weather
  19. Silver
  20. Space Shuttle
  21. London Times / Mississippi.
  22. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Amway Products.)
  23. Durante Death
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 29, 1980
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Maalox Plus; Atlantic Richfield.)
  4. Florida / Coast Guard Accident
  5. Energy / Oil Price Incrs
  6. Economy
  7. 1980 Budget
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Mazola Margarine; Arthritis Strength Bufferin.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  11. US-USSR Rel.
  12. Islamic Conference
  13. Olympics
  14. Economy: Gold Prices
  15. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Absorbine, Junior)
  16. Hired Mother
  17. Lake Placid / Bobsled Run
  18. London Times / Mississippi.
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages; Sanka Coffee; General Motors Service.)
  20. Durante Death
  21. Good Night

January 30, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview, Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Roman Meal Products; Drano; Sucrets.)
  7. Indiana / Ford Trial
  8. Sulfinpyrazone
  9. Florida / Coast Guard Accident
  10. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: American Eagle Auto; Total Cereal; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Century 21 Realty.)
  13. Campaign 180 / Debates / Ford Interview
  14. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  15. (Commercial: Nivea Lotion; Trailways Bus Lines.)
  16. South Africa-Rhodesia Rel.
  17. West Germany / Neo-Nazis
  18. Sakharov
  19. Olympic Torch
  20. Olympics
  21. Japan / Panda
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 30, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. Afghanistan / Pakistan-India Relations
  4. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Century 21 Realty.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Kennedy and Carter / Bush and Reagan
  6. (Commercial: Plymouth Horizon; Special K Cereal.)
  7. Florida / Coast Guard Accident
  8. Indiana / Ford Trial
  9. Anturane
  10. Heart Attacks / Men
  11. West Coast / Weather
  12. Economy / Annual Report
  13. Economy
  14. Energy / Oil Co. Profits
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: First Sign Nasal Med.; Roman Meal Products.)
  17. MIAs
  18. (Commercial: Trailways Bus Lines; General Motors Service.)
  19. Afghanistan
  20. North-S. Korea Relations
  21. Durante Death / Westc. Fields Stamp
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Doan's Pills; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Economy / Forecast
  5. Campaign `80 / Kennedy and Carter
  6. Weather / West US
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Trailways Bus Lines; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  9. Sakharov
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Portugal / Gasoline Prices
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dannon Yogurt; Mellow Roast Coffee; Am Gas Association)
  13. Special Segment (Commuter Airlines)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Heet Arthritis Med.; ITT; Total Cereal.)
  15. New York City / Met. Museum's China Room
  16. Good Night

January 31, 1980

• ABC Evening News for January 31, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iranian Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Ford Trucks.)
  4. Persian Gulf / US-USSR Rel.
  5. Olympics / All
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Dannon Yogurt; Sucrets; Homelite Chain Saws; American Eagle Auto.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Kennedy / Connally / Gop
  9. Economy: Gold Price
  10. (Commercial: P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant; Nivea Lotion; Trailways Bus Lines; Karastan Carpets.)
  11. Securities and Exchange Commission and Textron
  12. North Carolina / Birds
  13. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Plymouth Horizon.)
  14. Guatemala
  15. The Netherlands / Oueen Abdicates
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 31, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Securities and Exchange Commission and Textron
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Freedent Chewing Gun.)
  4. Iranian Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  6. Afghanistan
  7. Draft and Women
  8. Wisconsin / Armstrong Released
  9. New York City / USSR Ambassador
  10. Olympics / Flame
  11. Olympics / All
  12. (Commercial: Alberto V0-5 Hair Spray; Glad Trash Bags.)
  13. Disability Insurance
  14. The Netherlands / Queen Abdicates
  15. Ginzburg's Wife
  16. Ship Fraud
  17. Florida / Coast Guard Accident
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Trailways Bus Lines; Mazola Margarine.)
  20. Lost Whale
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 31, 1980
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Def. Debate / Olympics / Iran / Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chevrolet Trucks; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  4. Dobrynin Plane Incident
  5. US-India Rel.
  6. Olympics
  7. Draft and Women
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Polident Denture Cleanser; American Gas Association)
  10. The Netherlands / Queen Abdicates
  11. West Germany / Nazi Trial
  12. Guatemala
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: International Scout; Mazola Margarine; Firestone Tires.)
  15. Securities and Exchange Commission and Textron
  16. Campaign `80 / Kennedy and Carter / Connally
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alcoa Aluminum; Trailways Bus Lines; Brim Coffee.)
  18. Olympic Flame / Olympic Security
  19. Good Night

Specials

• January 04, 1980 - ABC Special - Carter Speech (Introduction)
• January 04, 1980 - ABC Special - Carter Speech (Analysis)
• January 04, 1980 - CBS Special - Carter Speech Re: USSR Invasion of Afghanistan
• January 04, 1980 - NBC Special - Carter Speech (Introduction)
• January 04, 1980 - NBC Special - Carter Speech (Analysis)
• January 05, 1980 - CBS Special - Energy Crunch: The Best Way Out
• January 06, 1980 - ABC Special - The President "Carter Paid Political Broadcast"
• January 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Escape From Justice: Nazi War Criminals in America
• January 13, 1980 - PBS Special - 1980 Republican Presidential Candidate Debate
• January 14, 1980 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage Day 72
• January 14, 1980 - CBS Special - News Blackout In Iran
• January 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Crisis In Iran: Blackout
• January 16, 1980 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage Day 74
• January 16, 1980 - NBC Special - Crisis In Iran: One Year After The Shah
• January 17, 1980 - ABC Special - 20/20: David Frost Interview W/Shah of Iran
• January 17, 1980 - ABC Special - The Iran Crisis: American Held Hostage Day 75
• January 20, 1980 - ABC Special - Issues and Answers (Edward Kennedy Interview)
• January 20, 1980 - NBC Special - Meet the Press (With Jimmy Carter)
• January 21, 1980 - ABC Special - The '80 Vote
• January 21, 1980 - CBS Special - Campaign '80: The Iowa Caucuses
• January 21, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision 80: The Iowa Caucuses
• January 23, 1980 - ABC Special - Carter State of the Union Address - Introduction
• January 23, 1980 - ABC Special - Carter State of the Union Address - Analysis
• January 23, 1980 - CBS Special - Carter State of the Union Address - Introduction
• January 23, 1980 - CBS Special - Carter State of the Union Address- Analysis
• January 23, 1980 - NBC Special - Women Like US: Babies After 35...Careers After 40...
• January 23, 1980 - NBC Special - Carter State of the Union Address
• January 23, 1980 - PBS Special - Carter State of the Union Address (Captioned)
• January 23, 1980 - PBS Special - Every Four Years- Part One
• January 27, 1980 - NBC Special - The State of The Union: A Republican View
• January 27, 1980 - PBS Special - Social Security: Time for an Overhaul
• January 28, 1980 - ABC Special - State of Union: Republican Response
• January 28, 1980 - CBS Special - America: Where Do We Go From Here? Power And Policy
• January 29, 1980 - CBS Special - America: Where Do We Go From Here? Middle East Maze
• January 30, 1980 - CBS Special - The State of The Union: Republican Response
• January 30, 1980 - CBS Special - America: Where Do We Go From Here? Balance of Arms
• January 30, 1980 - PBS Special - Every Four Years- Part Two
• January 31, 1980 - CBS Special - America: Where Do We Go From Here? Our Faithful Allies

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