October 1980 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1980
  1. Introduction/Preview Peter Jennings (London), Max Robinson (Chicago), Frank Reynolds (Washington)
  2. Iran-Iraq War / Baghdad / Muskie Letter
  3. Afghanistan / USSR
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio: Max Robinson)
  5. (Commercial: Budweiser; Cadillac.)
  6. The '80 Vote / Auto Industry
  7. The '80 Vote / Anderson
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee; Minute Maid; Roman Meal.)
  10. Medical Fraud & the Elderly
  11. Medicine: Babies & Penicillin
  12. Poland / Strikes
  13. Catholic Church / Birth Control
  14. Space: Salyut 6
  15. Boxing / Ali-Holmes Flight
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Mazola; Cover Girl; Brim.)
  17. Special Assignment (Imported Cars) Part II
  18. (Commercial: Buick Century; "Hopscotch"; McCulloch.)
  19. Auto Industry / Rolls-Royce
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Buick Electra and Skylark; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  5. Federal Funding / Abortions
  6. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  7. Montana / Copper Industry
  8. New York / Nuclear Plant / Love Canal
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac; Gallo French Colombard Wine.)
  12. Medical Fraud and The Elderly
  13. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; General Tires.)
  14. Salyut 6
  15. Rolls-Royce
  16. Transatlantic Barrel Crossing
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Rapid Deployment Force
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Roman Meal Products.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; General Tires; K Mart and Chrysler K Cars.)
  8. Economy
  9. Congress / Emergency Spending Bill / Railroad Deregulation
  10. Medical Fraud and The Elderly
  11. Stealth Program
  12. Los Angeles Police Department / Weapons
  13. Salyut 6
  14. Vatican and Birth Control
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; Tums Antacid; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  16. Special Segment (Ron, John, Jimmy and Television)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Products; Savin 840 Copier; Gallo French Colombard Wine.)
  18. Baseball / Veeck
  19. Good Night

October 2, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. House / Myers' Expulsion
  3. Billy Carter-Libya Affair
  4. Abscam Trials / Myers
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Cadillac.)
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Iran Hostage Crisis
  8. Iran-Iraq War / Oil
  9. Ford / United States Oil Policy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Savings and Loan Foundation; Western Electric and Bell System.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Reagan / Carter
  13. (Commercial: General Tires; Gallo French Colombard Wine; K Mart and Chrysler; "Hopscotch" Movie.)
  14. Economy
  15. Chrysler / K Cars
  16. Special Assignment (US Auto Industry)
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Subaru Autos; Kellogg's Products; Drano.)
  19. Lillian Carter
  20. McQueen
  21. Ali-Holmes Fight
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. House / Myers Expulsion
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Iran Hostage Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine; General Tires.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  8. Billy Carter-Libya Affair
  9. Lillian Carter
  10. Rose Kennedy
  11. McQueen
  12. Economy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Pontiac Sunbird.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter
  16. Mandel
  17. California / Smog
  18. Transatlantic Barrel Crossing
  19. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; McDonnell Douglas Corp.)
  20. Boston / Racial Unrest
  21. Children / Upkeep
  22. Cong.
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. House / Myers Expulsion
  3. Billy Carter-Libya Affair
  4. Cuban Refugees
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Plymouth Reliant; Arthritis Strength Bufferin.)
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Buick Autos; General Tires; Kellogg's Products.)
  9. Economy
  10. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  11. RCA Lawsuit
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Florida Orange Growers.)
  13. Special Segment (Alaska's Dilemma)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart and Chrysler; Geritol Supplement; FTD Florist.)
  15. McQueen
  16. Lillian Carter
  17. England / Soccer Violence
  18. Good Night

October 3, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. 96th Congress / Bauman
  3. Jordan / Shooting
  4. (Commercial: Ford Escort; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Economy / Stealth / Television Ads
  6. Economy / Auto Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Dannon Yogurt; Gallo Chablis Blanc; Renault 18I.)
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Iran Hostage Crisis
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Products; Buick Skylark; Final Net Hairspray; K Mart and Chrysler.)
  12. Paris / Terrorism
  13. Poland / Strikes
  14. Switzerland / Economy Espionage
  15. (Commercial: Cadillac; Oil of Olay; Pepto-Bismol.)
  16. Lillian Carter
  17. Rose Kennedy
  18. Ali-Holmes Fight
  19. Campaign `80 / Nixon and Reagan
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Economy
  3. Pensions
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Cadillac.)
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Poland / Strike
  8. Paris / Terrorism
  9. (Commercial: Savin 840 Copier; Century 21.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Anderson
  11. Bauman / Morals Chg.
  12. Lillian Carter
  13. Rose Kennedy
  14. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Hillshire Farms Sausage.)
  15. Jordan / Shooting
  16. 1980 Census
  17. Switzerland / Economy Espionage
  18. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  19. Ali-Holmes Fight
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Zia / White House Visit
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Strength Bufferin; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  5. Paris / Terrorism
  6. West Germany / Elec.
  7. Poland / Strike
  8. Switzerland / Economy Espionage
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: ITT; Gallo Chablis Blanc; Cadillac.)
  11. Economy
  12. Florida / Mortgage Interest Rates
  13. Bauman / Morals Chg.
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Regal; Brim Coffee; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Federal Election Commission / Religion / Pennsylvania / Anderson
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; K Mart and Chrysler; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  17. Ali-Holmes Fight
  18. Good Night

October 4, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Alaska Cruise Ship Rescue
  3. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  4. Iraq-Iran War
  5. Oil Rig Accident
  6. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Correctol.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  8. (Commercial: General Tires; Clorets.)
  9. Nurse Shortage
  10. Paris / Demonstration
  11. Update: Alaska Cruise Ship Rescue
  12. (Commercial: Investor Diversified Services; Jell-O Pudding.)
  13. Sports / Baseball / Instant Replay Restaurant
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

October 5, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1980
  1. Iran-Iraq War
  2. Saudi Arabia / Oil
  3. Iran Hostage Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Upcoming Item; Cadillac.)
  5. Terrorism / Paris / Israel
  6. West Germany / Elec.
  7. Poland / Labor Unrest
  8. (Commercial: Anacin; General Tires; Upcoming Item; FTD Florists.)
  9. Auto Industry
  10. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Now
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Upcoming Item; Absorbine Junior)
  13. Dungeons and Dragons
  14. Good Night
  15. Good Night

October 6, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Egypt
  4. Pope / Israel
  5. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  6. Alaska / Cruise Ship Rescue
  7. (Commercial: Hillshire Farms Sausage; Sears.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  9. Supreme Court / ERA and NOW
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  13. Bauman
  14. (Commercial: Conoco; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Polls
  16. Muskie / Carter Reelection
  17. Horse Racing / Shoemaker
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Muskie / Foreign Policy
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Savings and Loan Foundation; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  5. Alaska / Cruise Ship Fire
  6. Supreme Court / Now and ERA / Busing / Marijuana and Religion
  7. Toxic Shock Syndrome / Rely
  8. West Germany / Schmidt Victory
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; American Express Travelers Cheques; FTD Florists.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Polident Denture Cleanser; General Tires.)
  12. Special Segment (Wayne Newton and The Law)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Kero-Sun Heater; Midas Brakes.)
  15. Marijuana Seizure
  16. 78-Year-Old Priest
  17. Good Night

October 7, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Renault 18I.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: A. L. Steak Sauce; Chevrolet Trucks; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  7. France / Neo-Nazi Terrorism
  8. Alaska / Cruise Ship Fire
  9. Bendectin
  10. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Cadillac; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  11. Special Assignment (Future Wars)
  12. (Commercial: Ford Escort; Spray `N Wash; Oil of Olay.)
  13. Abscam Trials / Jenrette
  14. Campaign `80 / California
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Sears.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  5. Abscam Trials / Jenrette
  6. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens.)
  7. France / Anti-Semitism
  8. El Salvador
  9. (Commercial: A. 1. Steak Sauce; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  10. Nuclear Waste
  11. Alaska / Cruise Ship Fire
  12. Chrysler / K Cars
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; General Tires)
  15. Ali / Health
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Pain Formula; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Dannon Yogurt; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  6. France / Anti-Semitic Terrorism
  7. Abscam Trials / Jenrette
  8. Poland
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Jell-O Pudding; Sears.)
  11. Special Segment (Government Games)
  12. Wayne Newton
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac; Tums Antacid; ITT.)
  14. Ali
  15. Jr. High Football Repeaters
  16. Good Night

October 8, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Reports; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter Interview / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Syria-USSR Treaty
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Tires; Savin Copiers; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  8. United States Auto Industry / For. Imports
  9. Performers' Strike
  10. Economy / Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Du Pont Chemicals; Buick Regal; Roman Meal Products.)
  12. Baseball / American League Series
  13. Ali
  14. Transatlantic Crossing
  15. (Commercial: Arco Graphite Motor Oil; Drano; Cadillac.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Ohio Clones
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Savin Copiers; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Texas / Florida Primary
  5. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  7. Federal Aviation Administration / New Regulations
  8. Alaska / Cruise Ship Fire
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Roman Meal Products.)
  11. Diggs / Parole
  12. Bauman
  13. Murder-Suicide Bombing
  14. Mail Fraud
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Transatlantic Crossing
  17. Baseball / American League Series
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Syria-USSR Treaty
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Cadillac.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Kennedy
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Gas Association; A. 1. Steak Sauce; Buick Electra.)
  9. Special Segment (Reagan and United States Power)
  10. American League Baseball Scores
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; Canon NP80 Copier.)
  12. Bauman
  13. Murphy / Abscam Suit
  14. Campaign `80 / Florida Primary
  15. Transatlantic Crossing
  16. San Francisco / Mary Poppins
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Roman Meal Products.)
  18. Oklahoma / Prison Music
  19. Good Night

October 9, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Reports; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Nobel Prize / Literature
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Lysol Bowl Cleaner; Renault 18I; Mazola Margarine.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter Interview
  9. England / Callaghan
  10. USSR -Japan Rel. / Treasure
  11. (Commercial: Raintree Moisturizer; Investors Diversified Services; Glass Plus Cleaner; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  12. Cuban Refugees
  13. United States / Military Readiness
  14. Special Assignment (Future Wars)
  15. (Commercial: General Motors; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  16. Mount Saint Helens
  17. Commentary (Carter Interview)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Syria-USSR Rel. / Israel
  4. United States / Military Preparedness
  5. (Commercial: Cadillac; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  6. US-China, PR Rel. / Grain
  7. (Commercial: Citibank Travelers Checks; Mazola Margarine.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Goldwater
  9. Kissinger Transcripts
  10. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  11. Los Angeles / Smog
  12. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  13. Fertility
  14. Tennessee / Truck Collision
  15. New York / Racial Murders
  16. Monaco / Art Theft
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance; Hillshire Farms Sausage.)
  19. El Salvador
  20. Nobel Prize / Literature
  21. Pagan / Ballet Debut
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Geneva / Weapons Treaty
  6. Afghanistan / CIA
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Valvoline Motor Oil; The Savings and Loan Foundation; General Tires.)
  9. Refugees
  10. Economy
  11. Abscam
  12. Texas / Funeral Home and Phone Co.
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Auto. Supplies; Visa Travelers Checks and Card.)
  14. Fertility
  15. Mount Saint Helens
  16. Kentucky / High School Explosions
  17. Nobel Prize / Literature
  18. China, PR / Fast Foods
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Chemicals; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  20. Campaign `80 / Television Politics
  21. Good Night

October 10, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Electoral Votes / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Cadillac.)
  4. Algeria / Earthquake
  5. Prinsendam
  6. People's Temple
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Arco Graphite Motor Oil; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  9. Nobel Prizes / Med.
  10. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  11. Economy
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Buick Century; Western Electric and Bell System; McCulloch Chain Saws; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  14. Special Assignment (Future Wars)
  15. (Commercial: Raintree Moisturizer; Pontiac Sunbird; Lysol Power Cleaner.)
  16. Baseball / National League Series
  17. Campaign `80 / Incumbency
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. Algeria / Earthquake
  4. (Commercial: General Tires; Sanka Coffee.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Polls
  6. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Dannon Yogurt.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson / Media
  8. Nobel Prize / Med.
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: United States Postal Service; Oil of Olay.)
  12. Chicago / Abortion
  13. (Commercial: Lysol Bowl Power Cleaner; Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais.)
  14. Baseball / National League Series
  15. Cosmonauts Return
  16. Space Exploration
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Raintree Moisturizer; Realty World Associates.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: General Tires; Arthritis Strength Bufferin; Amway Products.)
  7. Economy
  8. US-China, PR / Grain Sale
  9. Maine / Indian Land Claims
  10. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  11. Jenrette
  12. National League Playoffs Score
  13. (Commercial: Buick Century; Visa Card and Travelers Checks.)
  14. Algeria / Earthquake
  15. E. Germany / For. Influence
  16. Nobel Prize / Med.
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Esoterica Medicated Cream; Cadillac.)
  18. New York City / Decals
  19. Good Night

October 11, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Algeria / Earthquakes
  3. (Commercial: Cadillac; Investors Diversified Services.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Federal Express.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Mansfield, Ohio
  7. Campaign `80 / Idaho Senate Race
  8. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; General Tire.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Surrogates
  10. Campaign `80 / Incumbency
  11. Prinsendam
  12. USSR / Cosmonauts
  13. Horse Racing / Genuine Risk
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Preparation H.)
  15. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Algeria / Earthquakes
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Muskie / Reagan
  6. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance Company; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  8. Campaign `80 / Labor
  9. (Commercial: Post Grape-Nuts Cereal; Federal Express; Upcoming Item; General Tire.)
  10. Buffalo, New York / Murders of Blacks
  11. Atlanta, Georgia / Black Child Kidnaps, Deaths
  12. USSR / Leukemia Victim
  13. USSR / Cosmonauts
  14. Prinsendam
  15. Chocolate Chip Cookie Anniversary
  16. (Commercial: Xerox; Upcoming Item; Pontiac Sunbird.)
  17. Stealers Football
  18. Good Night

October 12, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Algeria / Earthquakes
  3. Bombings / New York City / Hollywood
  4. Monday Headlines (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Caprice Classic; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Monday Headlines (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Federal Express; Whirlpool Appliances; Sanka Coffee; General Motors.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter
  10. California Cong. Race
  11. Campaign Promises / Peace Corps
  12. Upcoming Item
  13. (Commercial: Cadillac; Investors Diversified Services; Century 21 Realtors; FTD Florists.)
  14. Sports / Football / Baseball / Horse Racing
  15. Tuesday Headlines (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  17. Pistol Shooting
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Algeria / Earthquakes
  3. (Commercial: Cadillac; Jell-O Pudding.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. (Commercial: General Tires; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Carter / Anderson / Reagan
  7. Campaign `80 / Iowa Senate Race
  8. (Commercial: Chevy Luv Trucks; Rolaids.)
  9. Abscam / Jenrette / Campaign `80 / Cong.
  10. Bombings / New York City / Los Angeles / London
  11. Natural Food
  12. (Commercial: Sears Clothes; General Motors.)
  13. Israel / Tennis
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

October 13, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Algeria / Earthquakes
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. Nobel Prize / Peace
  5. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals.)
  6. Campaign `80 / New York City Parade / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  7. Jenrette
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Bufferin; Michelin Tires; Glass Plus Cleaner.)
  10. Atlanta / Day-Care Center Explosion
  11. Cuba / United States Prisoners
  12. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Century 21 Realty; Plymouth Reliant K; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  13. United Nations / Cambodia
  14. E. Germany
  15. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Med.; General Tires; Brim Coffee.)
  16. World Series
  17. Campaign `80 / Church
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / New York City Parade / Carter / Anderson / Reagan
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Atlanta / Day-Care Center Explosion
  5. Campaign `80 / Illinois
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Safeco Insurance.)
  8. Iran-Iraq War
  9. Turkey / Hijacking
  10. Israel-Egypt Talks
  11. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Buick Electra and Skylark.)
  12. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  13. Algeria / Earthquakes
  14. Cuba / United States Prisoners
  15. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Sears.)
  16. World Series
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Polls
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP80 Copier; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Texas
  5. Jenrette
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: ITT; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  8. Cuba / United States Prisoners
  9. Atlanta / Day-Care Center Explosion
  10. World Series
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa Card and Travelers Checks; Gen. Tires.)
  12. Algeria / Earthquakes
  13. Iran-Iraq War
  14. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Kero-Sun Heater; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  16. New York City / Columbus Day Parade
  17. Good Night

October 14, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Abscam / Tapes
  3. Supreme Court / Des.
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; National Alliance of Bus.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Whirlpool Appliances; Lysol Bowl Power Cleaner.)
  8. Iran-Iraq War
  9. Algeria / Earthquake Aftermath
  10. Atlanta / Day-Care Explosion
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; Western Electric and Bell System; Moisturewear Makeup; Canon Camera.)
  12. Auto Sales
  13. Turkey / Hijacking
  14. Israel / Arab Mayors
  15. Egypt-Israel / Autonomy Talks
  16. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Bufferin; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  17. Nobel Prize / Chemistry / Physics
  18. World Series
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Abscam / Myers Tapes
  3. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realty; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Egypt-Israel / Autonomy Talks
  6. Israel / Arab Mayors
  7. (Commercial: Taylor's Lake Country Wine; Michelin Tires.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  9. (Commercial: Lysol Bowl Power Cleaner; Connecticut Gen. Insurance Corp.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Debates
  11. Nobel Prizes / Chemistry / Physics
  12. Jamaica / Political Violence
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; General Tires.)
  15. Auto Sales
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Abscam Tapes / Myers
  3. Supreme Court / Des
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; The Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  5. Campaign '80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Total Cereal; Amway Products.)
  8. Iran-Iraq War
  9. Egypt-Israel / Autonomy Talks
  10. Israel / Palestinian Mayors
  11. US-USSR Rel. / Arms Control
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skylark; Tums Antacid; Sears.)
  13. Dmso
  14. Peace Corps / Muskie
  15. Nobel Prizes / Chemistry / Physics
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Moisturewear Makeup; Gallery of Homes Realty; Pepto-Bismol.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Vice President
  18. Good Night

October 15, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1980
  1. Introduction/Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Debates / Reagan Interview
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio: Max Robinson)
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet; Chevrolet Caprice Classic; Oster.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  6. Reagan Interview
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: A1 Steak Sauce; Remington Micro Screen; Grape-Nuts.)
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Iran Hostage Crisis
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Clairol Foot Fixer; Polident; Glass Plus; Night of Olay.)
  13. Nobel Prize / Economics
  14. Supreme Court / Fedorenko Case
  15. Cincinnati / Murder-Suicide
  16. Moore / Son's Death
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Taylor’s Lake Country Wine; Buick Century; Roman Meal Bread.)
  19. Algeria / Earthquake
  20. West-East Germany Relations
  21. England / Callahan Resignation
  22. Campaign `80 / Commoner Ad
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Buick Electra.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Afghanistan
  6. United States Army / West Europe
  7. Vietnam War / Loan
  8. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  9. Nobel Prize / Economics
  10. Campaign `80 / Debates / Carter / Reagan / Poll
  11. 1980 / Summer Weather
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  14. Cincinnati / Murder-Suicide
  15. Crime
  16. Jamaica
  17. Moore / Son's Death
  18. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Tums Antacid.)
  19. Iran Crisis / USS Constellation
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Preparation H; Conoco.)
  4. Egypt-Israel / Autonomy Talks
  5. Campaign `80 / West Bank
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. England / Callaghan
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Plymouth Reliant K; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  10. Supreme Court / Fedorenko
  11. Cincinnati / Murder-Suicide
  12. Moore / Son's Death
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; Pine Power Cleaner; General Tires.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Idaho
  15. Nobel Prize / Economics
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  17. Energy / Wine-Ahol
  18. Good Night

October 16, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Ford Escort and Mustang; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Valvoline Motor Oil; Bulova Watches; Sanka Coffee.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; General Motors; Spray `N Wash; Investors Diversified Services.)
  11. Moscow / Karmal Visit
  12. China, PR / D'Estaing Visit
  13. Three Mile Island
  14. Barbados / Ship Strike
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Subaru; Moisturewear Makeup; General Tires.)
  17. Economy
  18. Commentary (Reagan Interview)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Scientists / Moscow Boycott
  6. Cuban Refugees
  7. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Connecticut Gen. Insurance Corp.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  12. Campaign `80 / New Jersey
  13. Three Mile Island
  14. Rocky Mtn. States / Weather
  15. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  16. Urban Teenage Sex
  17. Santa Claus Lawsuit
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Hostage Crisis
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bufferin; Buick Century.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Moisturewear Makeup; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  8. Economy
  9. Atlanta / Childrens' Murders
  10. Rocky Mtns. / Weather
  11. Teenage Sex
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; General Tires; Pontiac Bonneville Brougham.)
  14. Afghanistan
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Esoterica Medicated Cream; Glass Plus Cleaners Stouffer's French Bread Pizza.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Carter, Reagan Interviews / Commercials
  17. Good Night

October 17, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan-Carter Debate
  3. Anderson Reaction To Debate
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet; Florida Orange Growers Association)
  6. Rajai / Iran-Iraq War / Hostage
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Bufferin; Magnavox Televisions.)
  10. Electoral Vote Survey
  11. Campaign `80 / Midwest
  12. Train Wreck / Plains, Georgia
  13. Stock Market Additions
  14. (Commercial: Midas Brake Service; Canon Cameras; Nivea Lotion; Budweiser Beer.)
  15. Mount Saint Helens
  16. Algerian Earthquake
  17. Poland / Church / Unions
  18. Queen Elizabeth / Pope
  19. Economy / Gold (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Post Grape-Nuts Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  21. Homer Painting
  22. Terry Smith / Red Smith
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter-Reagan Debate / Carter Interview
  3. Campaign `80 / Newspaper Endorsements
  4. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers Association; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Iran-Iraq War / Rajai
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. United States / Arab Nations Relations
  8. Shah's Successor
  9. Brezhnev / Cold War
  10. Israel / Lebanon
  11. (Commercial: Total Cereal; General Motors Corporation Autos.)
  12. Mount Saint Helens
  13. Bolles Murder / Adamson
  14. (Commercial: Investors Diversified Services; Safeco Insurance Company.)
  15. Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Pan Am / China / Grain / Nuclear Tests
  18. Queen / Pope
  19. (Commercial: Jell-O Pudding; Taylor Rental Centers.)
  20. Steve Little
  21. President Carter's Record
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Carter-Reagan Debate / Anderson
  3. Campaign `80 / Carter and Reagan
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: American Express Traveler's Cheques; Anacin.)
  6. Rajai / United Nations Visit
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. France / China, PR
  9. United States / China
  10. China, PR / Pan Am
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Amway; General Tires; Drano.)
  13. Economy
  14. Prime Rate
  15. Air Force Pilots
  16. USSR / Cosmonauts
  17. Upcoming Items
  18. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Stouffer's Pizza; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Mount Saint Helens
  20. Queen / Pope
  21. Snoring
  22. Upcoming Item
  23. (Commercial: Pine Power Cleaner; General Motors Corporation Autos; Total Cereal.)
  24. The Issues: Candidates and Clergy
  25. Udall / Parkinson's Disease / Campaign
  26. Good Night

October 18, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: General Motors; Rolaids.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II / Debate
  5. Campaign `80 / Ford / Kennedy
  6. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Polident.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Myers
  8. Australia / Elections
  9. (Commercial: Subaru Auto; Ben-Gay.)
  10. The Dinner Party
  11. Mount Saint Helens
  12. Atlanta, Georgia / Black Child Murders
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Federal Express.)
  14. Sports / Baseball
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War / Hostages
  3. USSR / Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Debate
  6. J. P. Stevens Union Contract
  7. (Commercial: Oster Soft Glo Make-Up Mirror; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Upcoming Item; Bufferin.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Ullman
  9. (Commercial: Federal Express; Whirlpool Appliances; Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  10. Atlanta, Georgia / Black Child Deaths
  11. Sports / Baseball
  12. Mount Saint Helens
  13. (Commercial: Visa Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  14. The Greengrocer
  15. Good Night

October 19, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Bulova Watches.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Philippines / Bomb Incident
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A. 1. Steak Sauce; Night of Olay; Zenith Televisions; Brim Coffee.)
  7. Mount Saint Helens
  8. J. P. Stevens / Union Contract
  9. Marijuana Crops
  10. Upcoming Item
  11. (Commercial: General Tires; Whirlpool Appliances; Investors Diversified Services; Taylor Rental Centers.)
  12. Sports / Baseball / Football / Golf
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Federal Express.)
  14. Georgia Gold Fields
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

October 20, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Debates
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: General Motors; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; Spray `N Wash.)
  7. Supreme Court / Child Custody / Laetrile
  8. Tampons
  9. Atlanta / Child Murders
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals; A. 1. Steak Sauce; FTD Florists; Taylor's Lake Country Wine.)
  12. Poland
  13. Philippines / Terrorism
  14. Hearst
  15. Economy: Gold Prices
  16. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Plymouth Reliant K; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: A. 1. Steak Sauce; Poulan Chain Saw.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War / United States Hostages
  5. NATO / Greece
  6. (Commercial: ITT.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Debate / Anderson / Poll
  8. Supreme Court / Child Custody / Laetrile
  9. Hearst
  10. (Commercial: General Tires; Bayer Aspirin.)
  11. Atlanta / Child Murders
  12. Health Care
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Investors Diversified Services.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Carter-Reagan Interview
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / United States Hostages
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. NATO / Greece
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Debate / Reagan / Carter
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; General Tires.)
  9. Stevens / Union Contract
  10. California / Nuclear Plant and Earthquake Fault
  11. Birth Control Pills
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; American Gas Association; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  13. Supreme Court / Child Custody
  14. Television Networks
  15. Atlanta / Child Murders
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Mufflers, Shocks and Brakes; Zenith Videorecorder; Tums Antacid.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Regional Analysis
  18. Good Night

October 21, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iran Hostage Crisis / Debates
  3. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Chevrolet Caprice Classic.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: The Savings and Loan Foundation; Raintree Moisturizer; Amtrak.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Polls / Anderson Interview / Debate
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: A. 1. Steak Sauce; Eveready Batteries; Bufferin; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  11. Buffalo / Murders
  12. Atlanta / Child Murders
  13. Air Safety / Protest
  14. Panama Canal / Pilots Strike
  15. (Commercial: Investors Diversified Services; Ford Granada; Florida Orange Growers.)
  16. Watergate Tapes
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iran Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  4. Iran / Hostages / War With Iraq
  5. (Commercial: A. 1. Steak Sauce; Florida Orange Growers.)
  6. Atlanta / Child Murders
  7. Brezhnev / USSR Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  10. Watergate Tapes
  11. United States Health Care
  12. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Debate / Carter-Reagan Interviews
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iran Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Atlanta / Child Murders
  5. Nixon Tapes
  6. Murphy / Abscam
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Amway Products; Stouffer's French Bread Pizza; General Tires.)
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Brezhnev
  11. Poland
  12. US-Japan Rel. / Bus.
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Debate / Reagan-Carter Interview / Anderson
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Chemicals; FTD Florists.)
  16. Horse Surgery
  17. Good Night

October 22, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1980
  1. Hostage Release / War
  2. Gerald Ford / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: DuPont; Roman Meal Products.)
  4. Hostages / Campaign `80
  5. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  6. Campaign `80 / Split South
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: General Motors Corporation Autos; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Eveready Batteries.)
  9. Special Assignment / USSR and Mideast
  10. CIA Agent / USSR Espionage
  11. (Commercial: Bell System; Fleischmann's Margarine; Michelin Tires; Lysol Bowl Power Cleanser.)
  12. Delaware / Amoco Explosion
  13. US-China Grain Deal
  14. USSR Economy / Grain
  15. UNESCO Actions
  16. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes; A. 1. Steak Sauce; Glass Plus.)
  17. Galileo
  18. Nicklaus Putter
  19. World Series / Philadelphia Celebration
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hostages Release
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Atlantic Richfield.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Debate
  6. World Series
  7. (Commercial: All State Insurance; Lysol Bowl Power Cleanser.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  9. Oil Profits / Third Quarter
  10. Income / Inflation
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Anacin; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  13. Clayton Acquittal
  14. Los Angeles / Busing
  15. Israel / Lebanon
  16. USSR / Grain
  17. USSR / Gold / Economy
  18. South Korea
  19. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Canon Copiers.)
  20. Miami Beach / Cuban Refugees
  21. United States / Science Education
  22. Campaign `80 / Interviews / Economy
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  4. CIA / USSR Agent
  5. US-China, PR / Grain Sale
  6. South Korea
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex; Gallery of Homes Realty; Michelin Tires.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Esoterica Medicated Cream; Roman Meal Products.)
  11. Family Income
  12. Refugees
  13. Brilab
  14. Delaware / Chemical Explosion
  15. England / Times
  16. Denver Post Sold
  17. Vatican and Galileo
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's French Bread Pizza; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; A. 1. Steak Sauce,)
  19. World Series
  20. Good Night

October 23, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1980
  1. Iran / Hostage Crisis / War
  2. (Commercial: Jell-O Pudding; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  3. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Reagan / Carter
  4. Economy / Gold
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: General Tires; Pepto-Bismol; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  7. Kosygin Resignation
  8. Iran-Iraq War / USSR
  9. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; A. 1. Steak Sauce.)
  10. Cuba / United States Prisoners
  11. Spain / Explosion
  12. (Commercial: Canon Camera; Oster Electric Slicer; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Incumbents
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1980
  1. Intro and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Iran Hostage Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  7. (Commercial: Isotoner Gloves; Safeco Insurance.)
  8. Iran-Irao War
  9. Spain / Explosion
  10. California / Flood
  11. Kosygin / Retirement
  12. (Commercial: Savin Copiers; Amana Refrigerators.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Southern Christian Leadership Conference / Anderson
  14. Libya-Vesco Affair
  15. Oil Co. Profits
  16. Auto Sales
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  19. Campaign `80 / Reagan-Carter
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  3. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP200 Copier; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  5. Kosygin / Retirement
  6. Spain / Explosion
  7. Israel / Golan Heights
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter-Reagan Interviews
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: ITT; Raintree Moisturizer; Amtrak.)
  11. Iran-Iraq War
  12. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) I
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Anacin; Savin Copiers.)
  14. Abscam / Williams
  15. California / Flood
  16. Elderly Poverty
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Night of Olay; General Motors.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Chicanos / South
  19. Good Night

October 24, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1980
  1. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  2. Campaign `80 / Economy
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Savin Copiers.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Glass Plus Cleaner; Bufferin.)
  8. CIA / Counterespionage
  9. Poland
  10. Spain / Explosion Aftermath
  11. Mexico / Earthquake
  12. Alaska / Weather
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Plymouth Reliant K; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Bulova Watches.)
  15. Eagleton
  16. Campaign `80 / Ford, Kennedy
  17. Stock Market Report, Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: General Tires; Canon NP200 Copier; Oil of Olay.)
  19. VW / Recall
  20. Energy Contest
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Economy
  3. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  5. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Carter
  7. Iran / United States Hostages / War With Iraq
  8. Energy / Venezuela Oil
  9. Mexico / Earthquake
  10. Spain / Explosion Aftermath
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Caprice Classic; Correctol Laxative.)
  12. CIA / USSR Spy
  13. Campaign `80 / Congress
  14. Nuclear Waste
  15. Arizona / Terrorism
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Stouffer's French Bread Pizza; Oil of Olay.)
  18. On The Road (New Show)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis / Campaign '80
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway Products; Sanka Coffee.)
  5. Economy / Campaign `80
  6. Auto Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Glass Plus Cleaner; General Tires; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  9. CIA / USSR Agent
  10. Karmal / Health
  11. Mexico / Earthquake
  12. South Africa / Marijuana
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Camera; Oil of Olay; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Anderson Interview
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; Pontiac Bonneville Brougham.)
  16. Energy Contest
  17. Good Night

October 25, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Anacin.)
  4. Iran / Hostages
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Ben-Gay.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  8. (Commercial: Federal Express; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  9. Oklahoma / Stolen Cannon
  10. Atlanta, Georgia / Child Kidnap-Murders
  11. Inflation / Retirement
  12. Afghanistan
  13. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  14. Computers
  15. Daylight to regular time change announced; Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Realty World Associates.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  5. Maryland Cong. Election
  6. (Commercial: Heet Rub; The Travelers Insurance; Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  7. Philadelphia Police
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Zenith Television; Upcoming Item; Federal Express.)
  9. Atlanta, Georgia / Child Kidnap-Murders
  10. Afghanistan
  11. John Paul II / Divorce
  12. Denver, Colorado / Mock Trial
  13. (Commercial: Xerox; Upcoming Item; The Travelers Insurance.)
  14. Juggling
  15. Time Change Announced; Good Night

October 26, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1980
  1. Iran / Hostages
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D; Stouffers Frozen Foods.)
  3. Iran / Hostages / Iran-Iraq War
  4. Israel / Bombings
  5. Monday Headlines
  6. (Commercial: Post Grape-Nuts; Investors Diversified Services (IDS); Oster Kitchen Center; Bulova Watches.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Endorsements / Debates
  8. Colorado Cong. Elections
  9. Upcoming Item
  10. (Commercial: Taylor Lake Country Wine; Federal Express; A. L. Steak Sauce; General Motors.)
  11. Sports / Football / Marathon
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Rolaids.)
  13. Drive-In Restaurants
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Iran Hostage Crisis / War With Iraq
  3. (Commercial: Oster Electric Slicer; Upcoming Item; Bufferin.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Israel / Terrorism
  6. (Commercial: Zenith System 3 Television; Jell-O Pudding; Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  8. Mass Transit / Buses
  9. (Commercial: Preparation H; Federal Express; Upcoming Item; General Tires.)
  10. Drought and The Migrants
  11. Police Depts. and Riots
  12. Gifted Children Study
  13. Chicago / Successful School
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; Upcoming Item; Clorets.)
  15. Marathons
  16. Good Night

October 27, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (Cleveland, Ohio)
  2. Campaign `80 / Debate
  3. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Gallery of Homes Realty.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Debate
  6. Economy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; General Motors; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Pope / Reproduction
  11. Cuba / United States Prisoners
  12. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  13. General Motors
  14. Special Assignment (Carter and Reagan Economy Policies)
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Jell-O Pudding; Savin 840 Copier.)
  16. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis / War With Iraq
  3. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; General Motors.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Campaign `80 / Hostage Issue
  6. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Conoco.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Debate
  8. Cuba / United States Prisoners
  9. Brooklyn / Census Bureau Fire
  10. (Commercial: General Tires; Gallery of Homes Realty.)
  11. Economy
  12. General Motors
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Brain Cancer / Texas Plant
  15. Nader
  16. Kantner / Health
  17. California / Building Demolition
  18. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Safeco Insurance.)
  19. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Iran Hostage Crisis / Debate
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Cuba / United States Prisoners
  5. Economy
  6. General Motors
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Florida Grapefruit Growers; General Tires.)
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Pope / Reproduction
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Glass Plus Cleaner; Savin Copiers; Oil of Olay.)
  12. Special Segment (The Presidency)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Gallery of Homes Realty; Total Cereal.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Regional Standings / Debate
  15. Good Night

October 28, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (Cleveland, Ohio)
  2. Campaign `80 / Debate / Allen Controversy
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Michelob Light Beer; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Bulova Watches; Midas Brakes.)
  8. Economy / Auto. Losses
  9. Economy / Trade Deficit
  10. (Commercial: Zenith Videorecorder; General Tires; Savin 840 Copier; Total Cereal.)
  11. Poland-E. Germany Rel.
  12. Carter / Weizman
  13. Special Assignment (Carter and Reagan Def. Policies)
  14. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Amtrak; Pepto-Bismol.)
  15. Voyager I / Saturn
  16. Campaign `80 / Debate
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Debate
  3. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; General Tires.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Jaworski / Allen / Debate / Anderson
  5. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Tums Antacid.)
  6. Iran / Hostage Crisis / War With Iraq
  7. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Canon NP80 Copier.)
  8. Mitchell
  9. Massachusetts / Death Penalty
  10. Jamaica
  11. Poland
  12. Economy / Trade Deficit
  13. Auto Losses
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Conoco.)
  16. Voyager I / Saturn
  17. Good Night
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (Cleveland, Ohio); Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Debate
  3. (Commercial: Heet Arthritis Rub; Canon NP80 Copier.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis / War With Iraq
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Maxwell House Coffee; Amway Products.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Debate
  8. Auto Losses
  9. Chemical Ind. and Brain Cancer
  10. Voyager I / Saturn
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Bayer Aspirin; American Gas Association)
  12. Special Segment (The Presidency)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Canon Camera; Amtrak.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Hart vs. Buchanan / Debate
  15. Good Night

October 29, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1980
  1. Introduction: Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (NYC); Frank Reynolds (DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagen / Carter / Anderson
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Sanka Coffee; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (COMMERCIAL: Fleischmann's Margarine; Alcoa Aluminum; Florida Orange Growers.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  10. Nixon Testimony / FBI Trial
  11. Auto Losses
  12. Economy / Prime Rate
  13. Economy / Gold Price
  14. (COMMERCIAL: MoistureWear Makeup; Roman Meal Prods.; Century 21 Realty; Buick Electra and Skylark.)
  15. Franklin
  16. Campaign `80 / Debate
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. COMMERCIAL: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Med.; Oil of Olay; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  19. Spruce Goose
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1980
  1. Campaign `80 / Debate
  2. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  3. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  7. Franklin / Arrest
  8. Nixon Testimony / FBI Trial
  9. Tennessee / Blanton Indictment
  10. CIA / KGB Mole
  11. Economy / Deficit
  12. Auto Losses
  13. Economy / Prime Rate
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Safeco Insurance.)
  16. Truancy Program
  17. Spruce Goose
  18. Pope / Celibacy
  19. China, PR / Explosion
  20. (Commercial: Heet Arthritis Strength Rub; General Tires.)
  21. Campaign `80 / Debate
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Debate
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pontiac Bonneville Brougham; Clorets.)
  4. Nixon Testimony / FBI Trial
  5. CIA / KGB Mole
  6. Franklin / Arraignment
  7. Economy / Deficit
  8. Economy / Prime
  9. Auto Losses
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Valvoline Motor Oil; Roman Meal Products; Dannon Yogurt.)
  12. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  13. Jamaica
  14. Pope / Celibacy
  15. Country Physicians
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Du Pont Chemicals; Tums Antacid.)
  17. Special Segment (The Presidency)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Moisturewear Makeup; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  19. Spruce Goose
  20. Good Night

October 30, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (New York City); Franke Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. US-Israel Relations / Military Sales
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Night of Olay.)
  9. Poland-USSR Relations
  10. China, PR / Explosion
  11. Jamaica
  12. (Commercial: Amtrak; General Tires; Final Net Hair Spray; Sanka Coffee.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Debate
  14. Special Assignment (Foreign Policy)
  15. (Commercial: Alcoa Aluminum; Dannon Yogurt; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  16. Economy
  17. Tennessee / Datsun Plant
  18. Abscam / Williams
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  3. (Commercial: Hartford Insurance Company; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  5. Abscam / Williams
  6. (Commercial: Anacin; Preparation H.)
  7. Campaign `80 / E. and South States
  8. World Bank / President
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Hartford Insurance; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  12. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  13. Iran-Iraq War
  14. Poland-USSR Rel.
  15. China, PR / Explosion
  16. Jamaica
  17. (Commercial: Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Anderson Interview
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter
  3. Jackson Investigation
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Atlantic Richfield; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  7. Poland-USSR Rel.
  8. Jamaica
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Jell-O Pudding; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  11. Abscam / Williams
  12. Nuclear Plants / Tennessee
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Total Cereal; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  14. Special Segment (The Presidency)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Jewish Vote / Goldwater
  17. Good Night

October 31, 1980

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (New York City); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan / Anderson
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Oster Kitchen Center; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; General Motors.)
  8. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  9. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  10. Iran-Iraq War
  11. Poland
  12. Jamaica / Seaga Victory
  13. (Commercial: Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Fleischmann's Margarine; General Tires.)
  14. Illinois / Demo-Republican Cemeteries
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1980
  1. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  2. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. Poland
  5. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Buick Century.)
  6. Billy Carter Affair / Campaign `80
  7. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Canon Camera.)
  8. Jamaica
  9. 1980 Census
  10. Yosemite
  11. Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Primatene Mist.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Midwest and West
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Rolaids.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Arthritis Pain Formula; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  8. Campaign `80 / New York Senate Race / Undecided Vote
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Atlantic Richfield; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Poland
  11. Jamaica
  12. Toy Recall
  13. Balloon Altitude Record
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Du Pont Chemicals; Arthritis Strength Bufferin.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Europe
  16. Good Night

Specials

• October 01, 1980 - PBS Special - Nuclear Nightmares: Wars That Must Never Happen [20:00:00 - 21:30:00]
• October 05, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision 80: The Florida Battleground [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• October 07, 1980 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 07:58:20]
• October 09, 1980 - PBS Special - Election 80 [19:00:00 - 19:29:10]
• October 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision '80: The Pennsylvania Battleground [24:57:20 - 25:25:40]
• October 14, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:50:00]
• October 16, 1980 - PBS Special - Election 80 [19:00:00 - 19:29:10]
• October 17, 1980 - ABC Special - The Apocalypse Game: Re: MX Missile System [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 20, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision '80: The Illinois Battleground [01:21:10 - 01:49:30]
• October 21, 1980 - CBS Special - CBS Reports: The Saudis [21:00:40 - 21:57:10]
• October 23, 1980 - PBS Special - Election 80 [18:59:30 - 19:28:00]
• October 24, 1980 - ABC Special - Reagan & Anderson Paid Advertisements [21:25:30 - 22:00:00]
• October 27, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision '80: Battleground: The Presidential Debate [00:45:20 - 01:13:50]
• October 27, 1980 - NBC Special - Carter/Reagan debate [20:29:40 - 22:06:40]
• October 28, 1980 - ABC Special - Presidential Debate [20:30:00 - 22:10:00]
• October 28, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:41:00 - 24:10:30]
• October 28, 1980 - CBS Special - Presidential Debate [20:30:00 - 22:09:00]
• October 28, 1980 - CBS Special - Campaign Countdown: Campaign Countdown [23:10:30 - 23:43:20]
• October 28, 1980 - NBC Special - Presidential Debate [20:30:00 - 22:09:00]
• October 28, 1980 - NBC Special - Postscript: The Presidential Debate [22:42:40 - 22:58:20]
• October 29, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 29, 1980 - CBS Special - Tuesday Morning [06:00:00 - 06:58:50]
• October 29, 1980 - NBC Special - Today [06:59:50 - 08:58:30]
• October 30, 1980 - PBS Special - Election 80 [19:00:00 - 19:28:30]
• October 31, 1980 - NBC Special - The Hostages: One Year [21:00:00 - 21:28:30]
• October 31, 1980 - NBC Special - Reagan political ad [21:30:00 - 21:58:50]

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