December 1980 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Selchow and Righter Deluxe Scrabble.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. President Transition
  6. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  9. Energy / Saudi Arabia
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication; Stouffer's Woods.)
  13. John F. Kennedy Assassination Probe
  14. Supreme Court / Draft
  15. Yonkers / Racial Segregation
  16. (Commercial: Levi's Action Suit; Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Budweiser Beer; Amtrak.)
  17. Italy / Earthquakes
  18. Northern Ireland / Hunger Strike
  19. (Commercial: Oster Massagers; Shell Oil Company; Chloraseptic Throat Lozenges.)
  20. Heisman Trophy
  21. Poland
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Levi's Action Suits; Shell Oil Company.)
  4. President Transition
  5. Supreme Court / Draft
  6. (Commercial: Selchow and Righter Scrabble Brand Sensor Game; Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine.)
  7. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  8. Poland
  9. Heisman Trophy
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Totes Umbrellas.)
  11. John F. Kennedy Assassination Investigation
  12. California / Ritualistic Murder
  13. Smoking
  14. Economy
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation; General Motors.)
  17. Italy / Earthquake
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bolla Trebbiano Wine; Matchabelli Cologne.)
  4. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  5. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  6. Urban Problems / Reagan
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sunbeam Food Preparation Center; Arthritis Pain Formula; Hillshire Farms Sausage.)
  8. John F. Kennedy Assassination Investigation
  9. Supreme Court / Draft
  10. Yonkers / Racial Discrimination
  11. Cong.
  12. Economy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; K Mart; Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine.)
  15. Italy / Earthquakes
  16. Midair Collisions
  17. Heisman Trophy
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Windsong Perfume; Shell Oil Company.)
  19. Special Segment (25 Years After Rosa Parks)
  20. Good Night

December 2, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Ford Vans; Night of Olay.)
  4. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  7. Economy / Prime
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Zenith System 3 Television; Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  10. President Transition
  11. Alaska Lands Bill
  12. Supreme Court / Clean Water Act
  13. Special Assignment (Regulated Society)
  14. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Canada Dry Products; Alcoa Aluminum; Chloraspetic Throat Lozenges.)
  15. California / Spelling-Goldberg Products
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Raintree Moisturizer; Libbey Glass; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Italy / Earthquake
  19. Holland / Squatters
  20. Gary / Suicide
  21. Poland / Recap
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Radio Shack Trs-80 Computer.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. (Commercial: VW Rabbit; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  6. Transition / Reagan Cabinet
  7. Transition / Senate
  8. Auto Industry / House
  9. Supreme Court / Clean Water Act / Reverse Discrimination
  10. Economy / Prime Rate
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Night of Olay.)
  13. California / Pipeline Explosion
  14. California / Brush Fire / Plane Collision
  15. Families
  16. Illinois / Parents
  17. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  18. High School Students
  19. Kansas / Parking Meters
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  3. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Poland
  6. Gary / Suicide
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  8. Transition / Reagan Cabinet
  9. Transition / Cong.
  10. Carter Administration
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Hickory Farms; Amway Products; Cachet Perfume.)
  13. Economy / Prime Rate
  14. California / Brush Fires
  15. Taiwan / British Textiles
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Stereos; Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine; Whirlpool Washers.)
  17. Supreme Court / Clean Water Standards / Reverse Discrimination
  18. Alaska Lands Bill
  19. Good Night

December 3, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Vick's Formula 440 Cough Medication; Libbey Glassware.)
  4. Transition / Reagan Cabinet
  5. Abscam / Jenrette / Thompson / Murphy
  6. Dohrn / Surrenders
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine; Timex Watches; Carpet Fresh Deodorizer.)
  10. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  11. Iran-Iraq War
  12. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Fleischmann's Margarine; Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Selchow and Righter Scrabble.)
  15. Hazardous Waste
  16. Special Assignment (Regulated Society)
  17. (Commercial: Bolla Trebbiano Wine; Hickory Farms; Western Electric and Bell System.)
  18. El Salvador
  19. Italy / Earthquakes
  20. Poland
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; General Motors.)
  4. Senate / Antibusing Legis.
  5. Hazardous Waste Fund
  6. Carter
  7. Dohrn / Surrender
  8. (Commercial: Canon Camera; Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine.)
  9. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  10. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  11. Italy / Earthquake
  12. Mosley / Death
  13. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Zip Code
  15. Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Selchow and Righter Scrabble Brand Lexor Computer Game.)
  18. Solar Flight
  19. Super Chicken II
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / United States Rel.
  3. Poland / Internal Matters
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Chimere Perfume.)
  5. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  6. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. Italy / Earthquakes
  9. Israel / Lebanon Raid
  10. China, PR / Gang of Four Trial
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Aspercreme; Oster Juice Extractor; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  13. Transition / Reagan Cabinet / California: Farm Workers vs. University
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Levi's Action Suit; Black and Decker.)
  15. 96th Cong.
  16. Dohrn / Surrender
  17. Abscam / Jenrette
  18. Solar Flight
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Margarine; Hillshire Farms Sausage; Bolla Trebbiano Wine.)
  20. Poland
  21. Good Night

December 4, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1980
  1. Hotel Fire and Poland
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  3. Poland
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. New York / Hotel Fire
  6. New York City / Tenement Fire
  7. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  8. Poland
  9. Poland / Plane Hijack
  10. Portugal / Premier Dies
  11. El Salvador
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Libbey Glassware; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  15. Ran-Iraq War
  16. Abscam Trials / Informant Rules
  17. Wilmington 10
  18. (Commercial: Bolla Trebbiano Wine; MasterCard; Raintree Moisturizer; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  19. Antibusing Legis. / President Transition
  20. Grasso / Resignation
  21. (Commercial: Canada Dry Products; Bulova Watches; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  22. Super Chicken II
  23. California / Flood Threat
  24. New York / Hotel Fire
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Hijacking
  4. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  5. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  6. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  7. Antibusing Legis.
  8. President Transition
  9. Nerve Gas
  10. Grasso / Resignation
  11. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  12. New York / Hotel Fire
  13. New York / Fires
  14. Consumer Safety
  15. Wilmington 10
  16. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  17. Portugal / Prime Minister Dies
  18. El Salvador
  19. Chrysler
  20. Economy / Discount Rate
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Alberto Vo-5 Hair Spray.)
  23. Supep Chicken II
  24. Norton
  25. China, PR / Songbirds
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Antibusing Legis.
  3. Wilmington 10
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Florida Orange Growers; Carpet Fresh Deodorizer.)
  5. New York / Hotel Fire
  6. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  7. Federal Reserve Board
  8. For. Autos and UAW
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Sunbeam Le Chef Food Processor; Levi's Slacks.)
  11. El Salvador
  12. Poland
  13. %Ran / Hostage Crisis
  14. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  15. Portugal / Prime Minister Killed
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray; Raintree Moisturizer; Amana Refrigerators.)
  17. Informant Rules
  18. Abscam Trials / Thompson and Murphy / Kelly
  19. Grasso / Resignation
  20. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Sharp Convection Microwave Oven; Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine.)
  21. Transition / Reagan Cabinet
  22. Congress / Social Security
  23. Outgoing Politicians
  24. Good Night

December 5, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine.)
  4. 96th Congress / Busing and Fair Housing Legis.
  5. Economy
  6. Continental Airlines / Strike
  7. Boston / Transit
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sunbeam Food Preparation Center; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Kitty Litter Catbox Filler.)
  10. New York / Hotel Fire
  11. Special Assignment (Fire Safety)
  12. Surgeon Gen. / United States Health Report
  13. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Denny's Restaurants; Levi's Action Slacks; Libbey Glassware; Ray-O-Vac Batteries.)
  15. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  16. Israel / Palestinian Mayors
  17. El Salvador-US Relations
  18. Economy: Gold Prices
  19. (Commercial: Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine; MasterCard; Oster Makeup Mirrors and Hair Dryers.)
  20. Peanut Butter Ind.
  21. Poland
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. USSR / Oil Field
  5. (Commercial: Chloraseptic Throat Lozenges; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  6. Economy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. 96th Congress / Antibusing and Fair Housing Legis.
  9. President Transition
  10. (Commercial: Alcoa Aluminum; Dodge Aries K.)
  11. Formaldehyde Insulation
  12. Israel / Palestinian Mayors
  13. El Salvador-US Relations
  14. Brown / South Korea
  15. (Commercial: - Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  16. Fire Safety
  17. Surgeon Gen. / Annual Report
  18. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Radio Shack and Trs-80 Computer.)
  19. Walsh
  20. Atlanta Killings
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Final Net Flair Spray; Amway Corp.: "The Incredible Broad Machine" Program.)
  4. ù96th Congress / Busing and Fair Housing Legis.
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Bolla Trebbiano Wine; Sharp Stereos.)
  8. El Salvador-US Relations
  9. Israel / Palestinian Mayors
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme; Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Chimere Cologne.)
  11. Transition / Reagan Cabinet
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Products; Fleischmann's Margarine; Cachet Perfume.)
  13. Surgeon Generals' Report
  14. Good Night

December 6, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Cabinet
  3. Israel / West Bank Violence
  4. (Commercial: Duraf Lame Fire Log; Remington Razors.)
  5. Iran / Hostages
  6. El Salvador
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Alcoa.)
  8. Poland
  9. China / Gang of Four Trial
  10. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Amtrak.)
  11. Boston Transit Shutdown
  12. AFL-CIO / Politics
  13. California / Brown
  14. (Commercial: Totes Umbrella; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Iran / Hostages
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center)
  4. Reagan / Cabinet
  5. Israel / West Bank Violence
  6. El Salvador
  7. Tanzania / Plane Crash
  8. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  9. Elderly-Convict Hotel
  10. (Commercial: Sharp Convection/Microwave Oven; Canada Dry Club Soda; Upcoming Item; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  11. Boston Transit Shutdown
  12. Venezuela / Hijacking
  13. Hotel Fires / Survivor
  14. (Commercial: Visa Travelers Cheques and Credit Card; Upcoming Item; Aris Lsotoner Gloves.)
  15. Pro Football Injuries
  16. Good Night

December 7, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. USSR / Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Radio Shack Computer; Osterizer Blender.)
  4. Reagan / Cabinet
  5. Boston Transit Shutdown
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Bulova Watches; Scrabble; Citicorp Travelers Checks.)
  7. Iran / Hostages / Pearl Harbor
  8. El Salvador
  9. Syria-Jordan Relations
  10. Supreme Court / Mentally Retarded
  11. (Commercial: Tyco Race Set; Amtrak; Sanka Coffee; General Motors.)
  12. Sports / Football / Basketball
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Frozen Food; Texas Instruments Speak and Spell.)
  14. Nashville / KKK
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Upcoming Item; Oster Makeup Mirrors and Flair Dryers.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. El Salvador
  6. Mideast / Reagan
  7. Israel / West Bank Violence
  8. Italy / Earthquakes and Government
  9. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Whirlpool Washers; Upcoming Item; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  10. Chemical Warfare
  11. (Commercial: Sharp Stereos, Computers, Microwave Ovens; Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Club Soda.)
  12. Economy / Dole
  13. California / Floods and Mudslides
  14. Nashville / KKK
  15. Chrysler
  16. (Commercial: Amtrak; Duration Nasal Spray; Upcoming Item; Chaps Cologne.)
  17. Pearl Harbor
  18. Good Night

December 8, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Canada Dry Products.)
  4. Reagan / New York City Trip
  5. Cong.
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Gallo Colombard Wine; Sunbeam Food Preparation Center.)
  8. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  9. Chrysler
  10. Three Mile Island
  11. Midwest / Weather
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Pepto-Bismol; Amana Refrigerators; Shell Oil Company.)
  14. Supreme Court / Wiretapping / Mentally Retarded
  15. Chad Green Case
  16. Oswald / FBI Cover-up
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Night of Olay; K Mart; Bolla Trebbiano Wine.)
  19. Poland
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Brezhnev / India
  4. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  5. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  7. Reagan
  8. Cong.
  9. Supreme Court / Lead Ind.
  10. El Salvador-US Relations
  11. Zimbabwe
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Polaroid Cameras.)
  13. Three Mile Island
  14. Army-Air Force Post Exchange / Corruption
  15. Midwest / Weather
  16. Chrysler
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Sanka Coffee.)
  19. Chad Green Case
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. Poland
  4. Brezhnev / India Trip
  5. Poland
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Levi's Action Suit; Bolla Trebbiano Wine.)
  7. Reagan / Cabinet / House Leaders
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hickory Farms; Chimere Cologne; Bufferin.)
  9. Special Segment (Moscow's Secret Stealers)
  10. Fifth. Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Matchabelli Cologne; Gallo Chablis Blanc Wine.)
  12. Stock Market
  13. Halberstam
  14. McDuffie Murder Case
  15. Midwest / Weather
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Hillshire Farms Sausage; Riunite Wine.)
  17. Chad Green Case
  18. Good Night

December 9, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1980
  1. Lennon Murder
  2. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  3. Lennon Murder
  4. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Wines; Denny's Restaurants.)
  5. Poland
  6. India / Brezhnev Visit
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Sanka Coffee; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  10. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  11. Senate / Fair Housing Bill / Breyer
  12. Supreme Court / Light Sentences
  13. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Savings and Loan Foundation; Levi's Action Suit.)
  14. Lennon Murder
  15. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Andre Champagne.)
  16. Lennon Murder
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1980
  1. Lennon Murder
  2. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; K Mart.)
  3. Lennon Murder
  4. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Chrysler Autos.)
  5. Senate / Fair Housing / Antibusing
  6. Supreme Court / Light Sentences
  7. Grasso / Health
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Riunite Wine: Shell Oil Company.)
  10. Poland
  11. Brezhnev / India
  12. Iran-Iraq War
  13. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; English Leather Cologne.)
  14. Beatles
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Lennon Murder
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway and Free Enterprise Institution's "The Incredible Bread Machine"; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Reagan / Lennon Murder / Cabinet
  5. Congress / Fair Housing and Antibusing Legis.
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  8. Poland
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Sharp Stereos; Windsong Perfume.)
  10. Special Segment (Moscow's Secret Stealers)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center; Gallo French Colombard; Matchabelli Cologne.)
  12. Lennon Murder
  13. Good Night

December 10, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Cabinet
  3. Prime Rate / Economy
  4. Chrysler Corp.
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  6. Lennon Murder
  7. Stock Market Reports
  8. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Oster Kitchen Center; MasterCard.)
  9. Poland
  10. USSR -India / Persian Gulf Peace Plan
  11. Iran / Hostages
  12. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Kitty Litter.)
  13. Abscam / Jenrette
  14. Right On Red Laws
  15. Stock Market Reports
  16. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Bolla Wine; Texas Instruments' Speak and Spell.)
  17. Poland
  18. Lead Story re: Reagan cabinet recapped; Good Night.
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Prime Rate / Economy
  3. (Commercial: Fasteeth Adhesive; Vick's Formula 44D.)
  4. Reagan / Cabinet
  5. Antibusing / Senate
  6. Jenrette Resignation
  7. Lennon Murder
  8. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Amana Radarange Ovens.)
  9. Brezhnev / Persian Gulf / Poland
  10. Poland / Unions / Government
  11. Arms Sales / Third World
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Sears Men's Clothing.)
  13. Hoover Institution
  14. Right Turn On Red
  15. Weather / Health Effect
  16. (Commercial: Anacin; Baker's Joy.)
  17. Vesco
  18. Hatteras Lighthouse
  19. Iran Hostages / Day 403
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Chrysler
  4. Economy / Dollar, Gold, Wall Street and College Costs
  5. Lennon Death
  6. Auto Safety / Right On Red Laws
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sharp Microwave Ovens; Riunite Wines; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  9. Poland
  10. Brezhnev / India Visit
  11. Syria-Jordan Rel.
  12. Amnesty International
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Club Soda; Duration Nasal Spray; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  14. Antibusing Legis.
  15. Transition / Reagan
  16. Jenrette
  17. Grasso / Health
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo French Colombard Wine; Amtrak; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  19. Special Segment (Moscow's Secret Stealers)
  20. Good Night

December 11, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois) Barbara Walters Report; Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Cabinet
  3. (Commercial: Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Reagan / Cabinet / Reagan Interview
  5. General Motors / Recall
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Cella Wine; Totes Umbrella; Remington Micro-Screen Electric Shaver.)
  8. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  9. NATO Meeting / Iran and Poland
  10. Poland
  11. Brezhnev / India Visit
  12. Poland
  13. (Commercial: Levi's Action Suit; Timex Watches; Alcoa Aluminum; Rolaids Antacid.)
  14. Israel / Sea Rescue
  15. China, PR / Gang of Four Trial
  16. Gray Trial
  17. Abscam Trials / Kelly
  18. Three Mile Island / New Leaks
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Sunbeam Food Preparation Center; Sanka Coffee.)
  21. Lennon Death
  22. Reagan Cabinet
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Cabinet
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Pepto-Bismol.)
  4. Reagan Cabinet
  5. Reagan / Washington, DC Visit
  6. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film; Taylor California Cellars Wine.)
  7. NATO Meeting / Poland
  8. Poland-USSR Rel.
  9. Romania
  10. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  11. Uganda
  12. (Commercial: Final Net Hair Spray; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  13. Lennon Death
  14. Gun Control
  15. Marijuana
  16. Three Mile Island / New Leak
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Sears; Baker's Joy.)
  19. Gray Trial
  20. Abscam Trials / Kelly
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Cabinet
  3. Reagan Family Interviews
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Savings and Than Foundation; Aspercreme.)
  5. Poland
  6. Iran / United States Hostages
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Electric Slicer; Andre Champagne; Sharp Microwave Oven.)
  9. Lennon Death
  10. Gray Trial
  11. Abscam Trials / Kelly
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Levi's Action Slacks; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Hillshire Farms Sausage.)
  14. Special Segment (Heroin: The New Epidemic)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Riunite Wine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Da Vinci Journal
  17. Good Night

December 12, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Chrysler
  3. Gasoline Prices
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  5. Reagan / Cabinet
  6. El Salvador / American Nuns
  7. Transition / Human Rights / Nixon and Kissinger
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Gallo Hearty Burgundy; Black and Decker Workmate; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  10. Poland
  11. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  12. (Commercial: Totes Umbrellas; MasterCard; Old Spice Cosmetics; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  13. Three Mile Island
  14. Marijuana / Illinois and Iowa
  15. China, PR / Gang of Four Trial
  16. Da Vinci Journal
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Bolla Trebbiano Wine; Century 21 Realty; Bayer Aspirin.)
  19. Oklahoma / Country Music Degree
  20. Chrysler
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Bypassed.
  2. USSR / Poland / NATO
  3. Poland / Bishops
  4. (Commercial: American Tourister Luggage; General Motors.)
  5. Reagan / Transition / Leaks
  6. San Salvador / Deaths
  7. Mideast / Allen Statement
  8. Nancy Reagan / White House
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  10. China / Gang of Four Trial
  11. Mideast
  12. Uganda
  13. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Radio Shack Computers.)
  14. Lennon Murder
  15. Halberstam Death / Burglar
  16. Health Institute
  17. Post Exchange Bribery
  18. Chrysler
  19. Stock Market Report
  20. (Commercial: Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Sunlite Sunflower Oil.)
  21. Da Vinci Codex
  22. Hostages / Day 405
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway Products; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Chrysler
  5. Japanese Auto Exports
  6. Economy / Commodities
  7. Gasoline Prices / Iran-Iraq War
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals; Bayer Aspirin; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  10. El Salvador
  11. Reagan / Washington, DC Visit / Transition Efforts
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cachet Perfume; Sharp Stereos; Carpet Fresh.)
  13. China, PR / Gang of Four Trial
  14. Leonardo Journal
  15. Lennon Death
  16. Flu
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray; Matchabelli Cologne; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  18. Italy / Earthquake's Aftermath
  19. Good Night

December 13, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Congress / Pay Raise
  3. Antibusing Legis.
  4. Reagan Transition
  5. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Poland
  9. Iran / Hostages
  10. Iran / Hostages / Vandalism
  11. (Commercial: Duraflame Fire Logs; Clorox Bleach.)
  12. Bernard Welch / Stolen Goods
  13. Tarnower Murder Trial
  14. Yugoslavia / Train Wreck
  15. Uganda / Obote
  16. Dog Honeybear
  17. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Sunlite Sunflower Oil.)
  18. Lennon Death
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

December 14, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Lennon Death
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Corp.)
  4. Congress / Pay Raise
  5. Electoral College
  6. Poland
  7. Iran / Hostages
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Canada Dry Beverages; Citicorp Travelers Checks; K Mart.)
  9. OPEC
  10. Hawaii / Tourist Ind.
  11. Economy / Kemp
  12. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Amtrak; Oil of Olay; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  13. Sports / Football / Horse Racing / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Osterizer Blender; Radio Shack Telephones.)
  15. Lennon Death
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Conoco.)
  5. Poland / USSR / Brezhnev
  6. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods;. Remington Razors.)
  7. Lennon Death
  8. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Amtrak.)
  9. Northern Ireland / IRA
  10. South Korea / Kim Dae Jung
  11. Reagan Transition
  12. (Commercial: Totes Umbrella; Radio Shack Speakers.)
  13. OPEC
  14. Hawaii / Tourist Ind.
  15. Football
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

December 15, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Energy / Gasoline and Heating Oil
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  6. Reagan / Transition Team
  7. Felt and Miller / Fined
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Galio French Colombard Wine; Old Spice Cosmetics; Sears.)
  10. Poland
  11. Chrysler
  12. Auto Sales
  13. Eastern-Braniff
  14. Sports / Winfield
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Plymouth Reliant K; Savings and Loan Foundation; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  17. Congress / Lame Duck Session
  18. Supreme Court / Judges' Pay Raise
  19. Northern Ireland / Hunger Strike
  20. Italy / Earthquake Aftermath
  21. Uganda
  22. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Totes Umbrellas; Levi's Action Slacks; Pepto-Bismol.)
  24. Reagan / Electoral College
  25. Reagan / Transition
  26. OPEC / Price Incr.
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Energy / OPEC
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  4. Reagan / Electoral College
  5. Supreme Court / Judges' Pay Raise
  6. Congress / Federal Appropriations
  7. Age Discrimination
  8. Defense Department / Missing Funds
  9. Chrysler
  10. Auto Sales
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Baker's Joy; Taylor California Cellars Wine.)
  13. Poland
  14. MX Missile
  15. Colombia / Hijacking
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  17. Felt and Miller / Fined
  18. Witness Protection Program
  19. Grumman Buses / Defects
  20. Peanut Shortage
  21. Sports / Winfield
  22. (Commercial: Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; Anacin.)
  23. Carter-Reagan Family Flap
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. OPEC Summit
  3. Reagan / Economy
  4. Auto Sales
  5. Sports / Winfield
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Gallo Hearty Burgundy Wine.)
  7. Electoral College
  8. Congress / Pay Raise
  9. Transition / Presser
  10. Felt and Miller / Fined
  11. FBI Informant Rowe
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  14. Poland
  15. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  16. China, PR / Hua
  17. Nancy Reagan
  18. Supreme Court / Judges' Pay Raise
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Chemicals; Bayer Aspirin.)
  20. Special Segment (Stealing From Uncle Sam)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Stereos; Cachet Perfume; Riunite Wine.)
  22. Witness Protection Program
  23. Good Night

December 16, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Cabinet
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Gallo Hearty Burgundy Wine; Canon NP80 Copier.)
  7. Energy and Economy
  8. Special Assignment (Credit Crisis)
  9. OPEC Summit
  10. Economy / Railroad Rates
  11. Sanders Death
  12. (Commercial: Canon Camera; Dodge Aries K; Dupont Chemicals; Amana Refrigerators.)
  13. Poland
  14. Cong. Ends
  15. (Commercial: Timex Watches; Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Riunite Wine.)
  16. Transition
  17. Haig and Donovan
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy and Energy
  3. Wage and Price Guidelines
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. OPEC Summit
  6. Suez Canal
  7. American Motors-Renault Merger
  8. Firestone
  9. (Commercial: Hartford Insurance Group; The Jazz Singer Movie.)
  10. Reagan Cabinet
  11. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Night of Olay.)
  12. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  13. Saudi Arabia / United States Planes
  14. Colombia / Hijacking
  15. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Group; Baker's Joy.)
  16. Cong. Ends.
  17. Congress / Pay Raise
  18. Surface Mining
  19. Sanders' Death
  20. (Commercial: Canon NP20 Copier; Chloraspetic Throat Lozenges.)
  21. Poland
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Cabinet
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aspercreme; Amway Products.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. Poland
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Andre Champagne; Levi Action Suits.)
  7. OPEC Summit
  8. Economy / Prime
  9. Chrysler and Ford
  10. American Motors-Renault
  11. Fifth. Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Matchabelli Cologne; Sharp Stereos; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  13. Pittsburgh / Water Pollution
  14. Cocaine Smuggling
  15. Population Shift
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Riunite Wine; Cachet Perfume.)
  17. Sanders' Death
  18. Good Night

December 17, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Veverka Verdict / Miami, Florida
  3. Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; Chloraseptic Lozenges.]
  5. Chrysler
  6. Special Assignment / Economy
  7. Chrysler
  8. (Commercial: Levi's Action Suit; Taylor Wines; Sanka Coffee.)
  9. Transition / Cabinet
  10. Iran / Hostages
  11. El Salvador
  12. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; MasterCard; Remington Electric Shavers; Riunite Wine.)
  13. Poland
  14. China, PR / Hua
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. Television / Satellites
  17. Toxic Shock Syndrome / Tampons
  18. Stock Market Report Additions
  19. (Commercial: Chrysler Rebate; Vick's Formula 44D; Gallo Wine.)
  20. Sports Awards / Jockey
  21. Recap
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Chrysler
  3. AT&T
  4. Stock Market Report
  5. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex Spray; K Mart Robes.)
  6. Iran / Hostages
  7. Poland
  8. West Germany Military
  9. Garwood Case /POWs
  10. Hua / China, PR
  11. El Salvador
  12. Thatcher / IRA
  13. (Commercial: Remington Shavers; Mennen Skin Bracer.)
  14. Cabinet / Energy Department
  15. Reagan Cabinet / Interior Department
  16. Reagan / Carter / White House Move
  17. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Clairol Foot Fixer.)
  18. Veverka Trial
  19. Conrail
  20. Chlorine / Cancer
  21. (Commercial: Old Spice; Reunite Wine.)
  22. Baby Swap / Health Problem
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Chrysler
  3. AT&T
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Matchabelli Cologne.)
  6. President Transition
  7. Fifth. Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Remington Electric Shavers; Black and Decker Work Mate; Andre Chamiles Per Gallonne.)
  9. Iran / Hostages
  10. Poland
  11. Northern Ireland / Hunger Strike
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canada Dry Beverages Conoco; Amana Refrigerators.)
  13. Chlorine / Cancer
  14. Tampons / Toxic Shock Syndrome
  15. Veverka Case
  16. Satellite Television Reception
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Computers; Windsong Perfume; Conoco.)
  18. Special Segment (Reagan's Mexican Problem)
  19. Good Night

December 18, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1980
  1. Belfast / Hunger Strike Ends
  2. Bypassed Introduction
  3. National Christmas Tree / Hostages
  4. (Commercial: DuPont; FTD Florists.)
  5. Hostages / National Christmas Tree
  6. Hostages / Iran
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Cheryl Tiegs Jeans At Sears; Timex Watches.)
  9. President Transition / Cabinet
  10. Poland
  11. Gang of Four Trial
  12. Mideast / Syria-Libya
  13. Mideast / Israel
  14. Israel / Liberty Attack
  15. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Speak and Spell Game; Andre Champagne; Oil of Olay; MasterCard.)
  16. Chrysler / Special Assignment (Economy Part III)
  17. President Transition / Economy / Stockman
  18. Trade Balance
  19. Salt Lake City Fire
  20. (Commercial: Wang Information Systems; K Mart Robes; Old Spice.)
  21. Cowboy Boots
  22. First Story Recap
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Emergency / Cabinet
  3. Chrysler
  4. Trade Balance
  5. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Gallo Wines.)
  6. Iran / Hostage
  7. Christmas Tree / Hostages
  8. Iran
  9. Iran / Editor Executed
  10. Israel / Peres
  11. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  12. Haig Confirmation
  13. Reagan / Lopez Portillo / Trudeau
  14. Richards / Brock / Republican Chrm.
  15. MX / Environment Impact
  16. USS Liberty / Israel
  17. Poland / Rationing
  18. (Commercial: Levi's Action Slacks; Duraflame Fire Log.)
  19. Belfast Hunger Strike
  20. Gang of Four Trial
  21. (Commercial: Taylor Wines; K Mart Robes.)
  22. Salt Lake City Fire
  23. Croatian Terror Group
  24. Pennsylvania / Lottery Fix
  25. Wilmington 10
  26. Crime Wave / Los Angeles
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Economy Emergency
  3. Credit Cards
  4. Balance of Trade
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wang Information System; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Belfast / Hunger Strike Ends
  7. Israel / Politics
  8. Poland / Rationing
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Sharp's Ovens; Matchabelli Cologne For Men; Preparation H.)
  11. Census / Population Shift
  12. President Transition / Presser
  13. Christmas / Cuban Refugees / Education
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages; FTD Florists; Gallo Wine.)
  15. Special Segment (Canadian Oil)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Windsong Cologne; Riunite Wine.)
  17. Iran / Hostages / Christmas Tree
  18. Good Night

December 19, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostages / Earthquake / Violence
  3. Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Ford Escort; Andre Champagne.)
  5. Chrysler Corp. / Prime Rate
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Canon Camera.)
  8. President Transition / OMB
  9. President Transition / Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: K Mart; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Canada Dry Club Soda.)
  12. Kosygin Death
  13. Northern Ireland / IRA Hunger Strike
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Cloraseptic Lozenges; Dodge Aries K; Cella Wine.)
  16. West Virginia / Gas Leakage
  17. Iran / Hostages
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. Hostages / Iran Assets
  4. Iran / Earthquakes
  5. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Radio Shack Computers.)
  6. Reagan / Cabinet
  7. Haig
  8. Cannon / Case Closed
  9. Busing
  10. Church of Scientology / Sentences
  11. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Fasteeth Powder Adhesive.)
  12. Chrysler
  13. Gasoline Prices
  14. Prime Rate
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Bic Shavers; Coronet Paper Towels.)
  17. Kosygin Death
  18. Poland
  19. Central American
  20. Florida / Cuban Refugees
  21. Israel / Lebanon
  22. West Bank Mayors
  23. Greece / Bombing
  24. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Baker's Joy.)
  25. Lynn, Massachusetts / $1 Bills
  26. Idiot Savant / Music
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. Iran / Violence
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Amway Corp.)
  5. Israel-US Relations
  6. Northern Ireland / Hunger Strike
  7. Kosygin Death
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Night of Olay; Andre Champagne; Windsong Perfume.)
  9. President Transition / Cabinet
  10. President Inauguration / Salem, New Hampshire, Band
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa Credit Card and Travelers Cheques; Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Oven.)
  12. Economy / Prime Rate / Chrysler Corp. / Michigan
  13. Cannon Investigation
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme; K Mart; Cachet Perfume.)
  15. Egypt / United States Autos
  16. Good Night

December 20, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Cabinet Choices
  3. Haig / Watergate
  4. Carter Defeat / Reasons
  5. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  6. Hostages / Money
  7. Syria / Israel
  8. Boat Captains / Cuban Refugees
  9. Youngstown, Ohio, Fire
  10. (Commercial: Travelers Insurance; Oster Kitchen Center; Upcoming Item; Aris Isotoner Gloves.)
  11. Economy / Auto Industry
  12. (Commercial: Visa Credit Card and Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Beverages.)
  13. Sailboats / Energy
  14. Robberies / Georgia
  15. Football Game / No Television Announce?
  16. (Commercial: Chimere Perfume; Totes Umbrellas; Upcoming Item; Travelers Insurance.)
  17. Leukemia Hope / Christmas Tree
  18. Good Night

December 21, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart Robes; Cachet Perfume.)
  4. Reagan / Cabinet
  5. Economy
  6. Airline Deregulation
  7. Colombia / Plane Explosion
  8. Trapp Lodge Fire
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riunite Wines; American Motors Eagle; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Brim Coffee.)
  10. Christmas / Poland
  11. Pope / Trips
  12. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Speak and Spell Game; Oil of Olay; Rolaids.)
  13. Sports / Football / Foreman
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor Wines; K Mart.)
  15. Rudolph / Red-Nosed Reindeer
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Hostages
  3. Reagan / Iran
  4. Hostages / Condition
  5. (Commercial: Wind Song Perfume; Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Beverages.)
  6. Poland
  7. Italy / Earthquakes / Christmas
  8. Pope / Trips
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. (Commercial: American Tourister Luggage; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray.)
  11. OPEC Oil
  12. Christmas Sales
  13. (Commercial: Chaps Cologne; Totes Umbrellas; Upcoming Item; K Mart.)
  14. Reagan / Economy / Cabinet
  15. Nuclear Accidents
  16. McDuffie Anniversary
  17. Trapp Lodge Fire
  18. John Lennon / Moscow
  19. (Commercial: Visa Credit Card and Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Bufferin.)
  20. Supermarket Spree
  21. Good Night

December 22, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Sander Vanocur (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostages / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Israel / Golan Heights
  4. Aircraft Carrier Eisenhower
  5. Upcoming Items
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Revlon Scoundrel Perfume.)
  7. Reagan / Cabinet
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; K Mart.)
  10. Chrysler Corp.
  11. International Airlines / Financial Losses
  12. Economy / Prime Rate / Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Old Spice Products; Gallo Wine; Hickory Farms of Ohio; Mattel Electronic Television Games.)
  14. Nuclear Arms Accidents
  15. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire Lawsuits
  16. Colombia / Plane Crash
  17. Poland / Oil Fire / Strikes
  18. Kosygin Death
  19. Econ: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Aris Isotoner Gloves; Canada Dry Beverages; Plymouth Reliant K Coupe.)
  21. White House Christmas Party
  22. President Inauguration
  23. Iran / Hostages
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. Pope John Paul II / Iran Hostages
  5. (Commercial: Aris Lsotoner Gloves; Pepto-Bismol.)
  6. Reagan / Cabinet
  7. Reagan / Cabinet
  8. Teamsters' President Jackie Presser
  9. Georges Bank / Oil Drilling
  10. California. Federal Land Mgt. Plan
  11. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Campbell's Chunky Soup.)
  12. Chrysler Corp. / UAW
  13. International Airlines / Financial Losses
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. Economy / Personal Income / Prime Rate
  16. (Commercial: K Mart; Oil of Olay.)
  17. Aircraft Carrier Eisenhower
  18. Israel / Golan Heights
  19. China, PR / Mao Tse-Tung
  20. Kosygin Death
  21. Poland / Burning Oil Well
  22. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  23. Motorcycle Shop Pipe Organ
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Hostage Treatment
  3. Iran / Hostages / Terms
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Savings and Loan Fndtn.; Gallo Wine.)
  5. Reagan / Cabinet
  6. Salem, New Hampshire, Band / Inauguration
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Cachet Perfume; Aris Isotoner Gloves; Hickory Farms Products.)
  9. Auto Industry / Chrysler
  10. Airlines / Income
  11. Robert Kintner Death
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Men's Matchabelli Cologne; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  13. Israel
  14. Israel / Politics / Mil Spending
  15. Kosygin
  16. China, PR / Mao
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme For Arthritis; Chrysler Discounts; K Mart Robes.)
  18. Credit Card Crooks
  19. Good Night

December 23, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Sander Vanocur (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hostage Crisis
  3. Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: DuPont; Scoundrel Perfume.)
  5. Economy Watch
  6. Interest Rates
  7. Economy / Oil
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: K Mart; Volkswagen Rabbit; Savings and Loan Fndtn.)
  10. Kosygin Death / Sakharov Exile
  11. Gang of Four
  12. Lebanon
  13. Air Accident / Persian Gulf
  14. Lennon Death / Chapman Indictment
  15. Pill
  16. Economy / Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Bayer Aspirin; Old Spice Cosmetics; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  18. Reagan Appointments
  19. Christmas / Carter / Reagan
  20. Robert Kintner Death
  21. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Dodge Aries K; K Mart Robes.)
  22. Orphan Animals
  23. First Story Recap
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Reagan Appointments
  3. Economy / Consumer Price Index
  4. Oil / Stock Market Report
  5. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Norelco Curly-Plus.)
  6. Hostage Crisis
  7. Hostages / Administration Reaction
  8. Iran Demands / Details
  9. Hostages / National Christmas Tree
  10. Poland
  11. India / Politics
  12. Lebanon
  13. (Commercial: Raintree Lotion; Nature's Remedy Laxative.)
  14. Christmas Travel / Weather
  15. Census / New York City / Detroit
  16. Lennon / Chapman Indictment
  17. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  18. Carter / Plains
  19. (Commercial: Gallo Nine; Oil of Olay.)
  20. Japan / Shinto Ceremony
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Cost of Living / Economy
  3. Medicare / Oil / Economy / Prime Rate
  4. Chrysler
  5. Auto Prod.
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Canon Copiers.)
  7. Hostages
  8. Poland
  9. Gang of Four
  10. Kosygin Funeral
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Windsong Perfume; K Mart; Gallo Nines.)
  13. Reagan Appointments
  14. Dole As Winner
  15. Carter In Georgia
  16. Lennon / Chapman Indictment
  17. Census / New York
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Amway Products; Matchabelli.)
  19. Special Segment (Med. University South Carolina)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chrysler Discounts;'Bell System Yellow Pages; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. Christmas Shopping / Auction
  22. Good Night

December 24, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Sander Vanocur (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. Upcoming Item
  4. (Commercial: Ford Escort and Granada; Rolaids.)
  5. Economy / Carter
  6. Christmas / Retail Sales
  7. Auto Industry
  8. 1980 Census
  9. Stock Market Reports
  10. (Commercial: Texas Instruments Speak and Spell; Tender Vittles Cat Food; Chloraseptic Lozenges.)
  11. Christmas
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee: Mazda RX-7; Oster Kitchen Center; Bayer Aspirin.)
  14. Sports / Joe Louis / Hockey
  15. (Commercial: Night of Olay; General Tires; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  16. Christmas / John Lennon
  17. First Story Recap
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hostages
  3. Reagan Reaction / Hostages
  4. Hostage Families
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; People Magazine.)
  6. Economy
  7. Economy Emergency
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Supreme Court / Census
  10. (Commercial: Nytol; Canon Copiers.)
  11. Grand Hotel Fire
  12. Legislatures / Chaplains
  13. (Commercial: Karastan Rugs; Nature's Remedy Laxative.)
  14. Afghanistan
  15. Porpoises / Greenpeace
  16. Heart Transplant / South Africa
  17. Drug Arrest / Columbus, Ohio
  18. (Commercial: Contac; American Bankers Association)
  19. Midnight Mass
  20. Poland / Christmas
  21. Bethlehem
  22. Greetings From CBS News
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Christmas / Rome / Bethlehem
  5. Italy / Earthquake / Christmas
  6. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Plymouth Reliant K Coupe; American Bankers Association)
  7. 1980 Census
  8. Economy / President Transition
  9. Anderson, Indiana / Auto Industry
  10. President Carter
  11. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Preparation H; Merrill Lynch; Duracell Batteries.)
  14. Special Segment: El Salvador
  15. Economy / Gold Price (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Bufferin; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  17. Christmas Toy Sales
  18. Merry Christmas; Good Night

December 25, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1980
  1. (Studio) Hostage Families' Shown.
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Sander Vanocur (London, England) Frank Reynoldsank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Hostages / Christmas
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Ford Financing Plans.)
  5. Lopez Family / Hostages
  6. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Natural Light Beer; Investors Diversified Services; Roman Meal Bread.)
  7. Pope / Earthquake Victims
  8. Bethlehem / Christmas / Mideast Conflict
  9. Doenitz Death
  10. (Commercial: Century 21; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Canada Dry Beverages; Zenith Space Phone Television.)
  11. Weather / Poletown (Detroit)
  12. (Commercial: Bolla Wines; Chevrolet Chevette; Sanka Coffee.)
  13. Top Story Recap / Christmas Music
  14. Good Night Personnel of ABC News credited on screen as boys' choir sings, against background of lighted National Christmas Tree.
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Christmas / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Ray-0-Vac Batteries; Mattel Intellivision Games.)
  4. Hostage Families
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; People Magazine.)
  6. Christmas Fires / Weather
  7. Carter In Georgia
  8. Reagan Christmas
  9. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Contac.)
  10. Ramallah Mayor's Return
  11. Lebanon Raid / Israel
  12. Doenitz Death
  13. Pope / Christmas / Earthquake
  14. (Commercial: Air Wand; Trident Chewing Gum.)
  15. Christmas Music
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Hostages
  3. Hostages / Carter Administration
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. Hostage Families
  7. Hostages / Dwyer
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Merrill Lynch; Sanka Coffee; Duracell Batteries.)
  9. Christmas 1980
  10. Poland
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  12. Israel / Lebanon
  13. Ramallah Mayor's Return
  14. Swiss Youth Riot
  15. Doenitz Death
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Litton Ovens; American Bankers Association; Bufferin.)
  17. Cold Christmas
  18. Mr. Claus
  19. Good Night

December 26, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1980
  1. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Sander Vanocur (London, England); Frank Reynolds (DC)
  3. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Mazda RX-7.)
  5. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; RainTree Moisturizer; Dodge Aries K.)
  8. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  9. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Rolaids Antacid; Oil of Olay; Ray-O-Vac Batteries.)
  11. Poland
  12. Afghanistan
  13. Weather
  14. IRS / Tax Forms
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (5)
  16. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Mazda Px-7; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  17. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Hartford Insurance Group; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Canon NP80 Copier; Super Poli-Grip.)
  6. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  7. (Commercial: Mattel Intellivision Electronic Games; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. Iran Hostage Crisis / Reagan
  9. Reagan / Def. Program
  10. Poland-USSR Rel.
  11. India
  12. Argentina
  13. Washington / Floods
  14. California Heat Wave / E. Cold
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Raintree Moisturizer; Coronet Paper Towels.)
  17. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway Products; Andre Champagne.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Raintree Moisturizer; Canon NP200 Copier; Anacin.)
  6. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  7. Kissinger / Mideast Trip
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray; Sanka Coffee; Duracell Batteries.)
  9. Poland-USSR Rel.
  10. Afghanistan
  11. India
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Preparation Florida; Dristan.)
  14. Mitsubishi-Chrysler
  15. Boston / Jeans
  16. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  17. Good Night

December 27, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. President Carter / Skiing Accident
  4. Iran / Hostages
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Duraflame Fire Log.)
  6. Iran / Hostages
  7. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Kodak Photo Paper.)
  8. Afghanistan
  9. El Salvador
  10. (Commercial: Twice As Fresh Deodorizer; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Presidential Elections
  12. (Commercial: Contac Cold Medicine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  13. Iran / Hostages
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. President Carter / Skiing Accident
  3. Iran / Hostages
  4. (Commercial: Caldecort Ointment; Upcoming Item; Final Net.)
  5. Iran / Hostages
  6. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Duration Nasal Spray; Upcoming Item; Plymouth Champ.)
  7. Afghanistan
  8. Poland / Walesa
  9. El Salvador
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Aspercreme; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Washington / Floods.
  12. President Transition
  13. Medicine / Unauthorized Procedures
  14. Miami Hospital / Bacterial Infections
  15. Miami, Florida / Comisionistas
  16. Indiana, Pennsylvania / Stolen Barber Pole
  17. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  18. Iran / Hostages / Holidays
  19. Good Night

December 28, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. Secretary State / Haig
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Moisturewear Makeup; American Motors Spirit.)
  5. Iran / Hostages
  6. Poland
  7. Thursday Headlines
  8. (Commercial: Sperry Inds.; Sanka Coffee; Sinutab.)
  9. President Transition / Taxes / Budget
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. United States Prison System / Burger
  12. Atlanta, Georgia / Kidnap-Murders
  13. Mount Saint Helens
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Xerox; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; ABC Sports.)
  15. Sports / Football / 1980
  16. (Commercial: General Motors; Raintree Lotion.)
  17. China, PR / Morality
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Xerox Information Outlet.)
  4. Iran / Hostages
  5. (Commercial: Mazola Corn Oil; Riunite Wine.)
  6. Washington / Floods
  7. Mount Saint Helens
  8. President Transition / Environment
  9. Washington / Stranded Skiers
  10. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; General Tire.)
  11. Rural Crime
  12. United States Prison System / Burger
  13. England / Fox Hunting
  14. Time / Man of Year
  15. Secretary State / Haig
  16. President Carter / Skiing Accident
  17. Chrysler Corp. / (Jaw Contract
  18. Italy / Prison Uprising
  19. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Nytol.)
  20. Toy Development
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

December 29, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hostages
  3. Hostages
  4. Carter / Collarbone
  5. Upcoming Item
  6. (Commercial: DuPont.)
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Afghanistan
  9. Poland
  10. Gang of Four Trial
  11. Italy / Prison Uprising
  12. Washington / Prison Uprising
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Super Poli-Grip; Alcoa.)
  15. Mexico-US Relations / Fishing Rights
  16. Stock Market Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Wang Information Systems; Chevrolet Malibu; Schlitz Beer; Chloraseptic Lozenges.)
  18. Dachau Concentration Camp
  19. Economy: Gold Prices
  20. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Sanka Coffee.)
  21. Top Story Recap
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hostages
  3. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Total Cereal.)
  4. Iran / Reagan Remarks / Rafsanjani
  5. Reagan / Iran Situation
  6. Hostages / Negotiations
  7. Carter / Collarbone / Veto
  8. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Schlitz Beer.)
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Cancer
  11. Washington / Prison Disturbance
  12. Lead Formation
  13. Oil Royalties / Indians
  14. Oil Prices
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Conoco.)
  17. Afghanistan / American Killed
  18. Poland
  19. Gang of Four Trial
  20. Japan / Military
  21. Italy / Prison Revolt
  22. Van Der Lubbe / Nazis
  23. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation; Spiedel Watch Bands.)
  24. Israel / Pelicans
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Hostages / Negotiations
  3. Hostages / Film
  4. Iran / Khomeini
  5. Reagan / Hostages
  6. USSR / Iran
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler Discount; Anacin.)
  8. Washington / Prison Disturbance
  9. Italy / Prison Siege
  10. Gang of Four Trial
  11. Afghanistan
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Gallo Wines; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Kissinger / Mideast
  15. Fishing Rts. / Mexico
  16. Reichstag Fire / Van Der Lubbe
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Du Pont; Speidel Watch Bands; Schlitz Beer.)
  18. Bus Defects
  19. Train Accidents / New York City
  20. Levene Death
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Raintree Moisturizer; Publishers Clearing Blouse Sweepstakes; Bufferin.)
  22. Space Shuttle
  23. Good Night

December 30, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Andre Champagne.)
  4. Poland
  5. Afghanistan
  6. USSR / 1980
  7. Brezhnev-Reagan
  8. Hodding Carter
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Speidel Watch Bands; Pepto-Bismol; Wang Laboratories.)
  11. Special Assignment (Crime)
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Chloraseptic Throat Lozenges.)
  14. Economy / Gasoline
  15. Economy / Trade Deficit
  16. Tire Standards
  17. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Mattel Intellivision Electronic Games; Oil of Olay; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  19. United States Hockey Team
  20. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Alberto Vo-5 Hair Spray; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  5. Reagan Cabinet / Agriculture Department
  6. Reagan / California Home
  7. Gasoline Tax
  8. Oil Prices
  9. Economy / Trade Deficit
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Chrysler.)
  12. Poland
  13. 1980 / Tass
  14. US-Mexico Relations / Fishing
  15. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Alcoa Aluminum.)
  16. Miami / Crime
  17. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  18. Supreme Court / Census
  19. Social Security
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Savings and Loan Foundation; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Reagan / Iran Hostage Crisis / Home
  5. 1981 Budget / Gasoline
  6. Carter Administration
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Gallo Hearty Burgundy Wine; Amway Products.)
  9. Poland
  10. Miami / Crime Rate
  11. Jet Contrails
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP80 Copier; Chrysler; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  13. Special Segment (Deathtrap Mines)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  15. Mickey Mouse and Selective Service
  16. Good Night

December 31, 1980

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. Economy
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Chloraseptic Throat Lozenges.)
  5. United States Auto Industry
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Clorets; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Seattle / Shooting
  9. Special Assignment (Crime)
  10. San Francisco / Fire Rescue
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Bayer Aspirin; Mattel Intellivision Electronic Games; Brim Coffee.)
  12. 1980 Census
  13. McLuhan Death
  14. Westheimer Death
  15. (Commercial: Ray-O-Vac Batteries; Ex-Lax; Toyota Celica St.)
  16. Rome / Terrorism
  17. Israel-Syria Conflict
  18. Kenya / Hotel Explosion
  19. Queen's Honor List
  20. 1980 / Review
  21. Iran Hostage Crisis
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Static Guard Spray; Oil of Olay.)
  4. 1980 Census
  5. Ford / Recall Dropped
  6. Chrysler and Ford / Crash Tests
  7. Economy
  8. Economy / Farm Prices
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Conoco; Speidel Watchbands.)
  11. Reagan
  12. Mount Saint Helens
  13. McLuhan Death
  14. Westheimer Death
  15. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Vet and Carter
  17. Israel-Syria Conflict
  18. Vesco
  19. (Commercial: Preparation H; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  20. Iowa / Flag Thefts
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) and Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostage Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Anacin.)
  4. 1980 Census
  5. Reagan Cabinet
  6. Grasso
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Bayer Aspirin; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  9. Economy
  10. Ford / Recall
  11. Chrysler and Ford / Crash Tests
  12. European Economy Community / Greece
  13. Mexico
  14. Vesco
  15. Cystic Fibrosis
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Merrill Lynch; American Express Travelers Cheques; Aspercreme.)
  17. Special Segment (Getting Rich On Bonds)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Strength Bufferin; Total Cereal; Am, Bankers Association)
  19. California / Heat Wave
  20. McLuhan Death
  21. Eiffel Tower
  22. Good Night

Specials

• December 09, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America re: John Lennon [07:00:00 - 08:58:50]
• December 11, 1980 - ABC Special - Reagan's Cabinet Designees Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:28:30]
• December 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Report: Reagan's Cabinet Designees [12:56:10 - 12:58:40]
• December 16, 1980 - ABC Special - Report: Reagan's Cabinet [10:54:00 - 10:56:20]
• December 16, 1980 - CBS Special - Report: Reagan's Cabinet [13:00:00 - 13:01:20]
• December 16, 1980 - CBS Special - The Reagan Team [22:59:40 - 23:29:30]
• December 19, 1980 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: Politics and the Evening News [20:00:10 - 20:57:40]
• December 22, 1980 - ABC Special - Reagan Cabinet Press Conference [13:20:00 - 13:34:40]
• December 26, 1980 - ABC Special - Messages From The Hostages [22:30:00 - 23:23:10]
• December 26, 1980 - CBS Special - The Hostages' Second Christmas [22:59:30 - 23:30:30]
• December 30, 1980 - ABC Special - A Matter of Survival [21:00:10 - 21:58:30]

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