April 1980 Broadcast Index

Evening News

April 1, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 1, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  3. Iran Crisis
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: National Association of Realtors; Rolaids Antacid.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  7. Economy / Prime Rate
  8. Economy / Carter's Inflation Speech
  9. Economy / Budget
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Glass Plus Cleaner; Jell-O Chocolate Pudding; Sanka Coffee.)
  12. Baseball Strike
  13. New York City / Transit Strike
  14. Weather / S / Rockies
  15. Washington / Volcano
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Lennox Heating and Cooling Systems; Excedrin P.M.; Samsonite Luggage; Product 19 Cereal.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Third Party Efforts
  19. 1980 Census
  20. (Commercial: Century 21 Realtors; Preparation H.)
  21. Florida / Elderly and Tax Law
• CBS Evening News for April 1, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Tums Antacid.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  5. (Commercial: Dristan Long-Lasting Nasal Spray; Special K Cereal.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  7. Vesco Investigation
  8. Chad
  9. Defector Returns
  10. Brezhnev / Literary Award
  11. (Commercial: ITT; Michelin Tires.)
  12. New York City / Transit Strike
  13. Baseball Strike
  14. Economy / Budget
  15. Economy / Prime Rate
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Century 21 Realty.)
  18. Florida / Elderly and Tax
  19. Washington / Volcano
  20. Washington, DC / Smithsonian Exhibit
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 1, 1980
  1. Intro John Chancellor (Wisconsin)
  2. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  3. Iran Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Bufferin; Cadillac Autos.)
  8. New York City / Transit Strike
  9. Washington / Volcano
  10. Economy / Prime Rate
  11. Economy / Budget
  12. Economy / Dollar
  13. Economy: Gold and Silver Prices
  14. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Fleischmann's Margarine; Gallo Sauvignon Blanc Wine.)
  15. El Salvador
  16. Baseball Strike
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Drano; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin Primary
  19. Good Night

April 2, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 2, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Shah / Health
  4. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Hartz 2In1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  6. Haig / Health
  7. Stock Duct. Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Deep-Down Arthritis Rub; Sanka Coffee; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Corning Sunglasses.)
  9. Energy / Windfall Profits
  10. Economy / Credit
  11. Economy / Prime Rate / Housing
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Roman Meal Products; Bufferin; Drano.)
  14. Washington / Volcano
  15. North Carolina / Train Collision
  16. Memphis / Chemical Pollution
  17. Economy: Gold Prices
  18. (Commercial: Natural Light Beer; Big A Auto Parts.)
  19. Baseball Strike
  20. USSR -US Hockey Game
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 2, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Prime Rate
  3. Economy / Agriculture
  4. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax / Gasoline Tax
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Special K Cereal.)
  7. Iran Crisis
  8. Moscow Olympics
  9. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  11. New York City / Transit Strike
  12. Army / Recall / Wacs
  13. (Commercial: Speidel Watchbands; Safeco Insurance.)
  14. Las Vegas / Death's Angel
  15. North Carolina / Train Collision
  16. Amtrak / Fare Incrs.
  17. Seltzer / Death
  18. Duke University / Diving Record
  19. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Wines; Roman Meal Products.)
  20. High Blood Pressure Test
  21. On The Road (Shuffleboard Champions)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 2, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Prime Rate
  3. Economy / Credit
  4. Energy / Windfall Profits Tax / Gasoline Price Incr.
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Products; Whirlpool Washers.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Wisconsin and Kansas Primaries
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Corning Sunglasses; Bufferin.)
  8. Special Segment (Running From The White House)
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Hart 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Ex-Lax; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  11. Iran Crisis
  12. El Salvador
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Georgia-Pacific Products; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  14. Washington / Volcano
  15. Las Vegas / Death's Angel
  16. New York City / Transit Strike
  17. Duke University / Endurance Record
  18. Bureaucratic Language
  19. Good Night

April 3, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Bogota / Hostages
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Kelloggs Cracklin' Bran Cereal.)
  5. Moscow Olympics / Controversy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Bufferin; Drano; Canon Copiers; Riunite Wines.)
  8. Economy / Budget
  9. Food and Drug Chains / Prices / President Thanks
  10. Inflation / Food Costs
  11. Lance / Conspiracy Chg. Dismissed
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Pet Collars; Amway Products; Geritol; The Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  14. Afghanistan
  15. USSR / Chemical Warfare
  16. Los Angeles / Somerville, Massachusetts / Rail Accidents
  17. Gold Prices (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Glass Plus; Preparation H.)
  19. Randy and Tai / Ice Capades
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Shah / Egypt Protests
  4. (Commercial: Volkswagen; ITT.)
  5. Olympics Boycott
  6. Bogota Hostages
  7. Budget
  8. Mortgages / Flexible Interest
  9. Auto Sales
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  12. Three Mile Island Report
  13. Mount Saint Helens
  14. Coal / Pollution
  15. Los Angeles / Boston / Railroad Accidents
  16. Justice Reed Death
  17. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Century 21 Realtors.)
  18. Lance Trial
  19. (Commercial: Cadillac Autos; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  20. Reagan / Errors In Speeches
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 3, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Shah / Health
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Amway Products.)
  6. Olympics Boycott
  7. Reagan / Olympics Boycott
  8. Afghanistan
  9. Bogota / Hostages
  10. Fifth. )$T. Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Cadillac; Riunite Wine.)
  12. Lance Trial
  13. Three Mile Island Report
  14. Railroad Accident / Somerville, Massachusetts
  15. Pan American / Maintenance / FAA
  16. Flexible Mortgage Rates
  17. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Rub; Speidel Watchbands; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  19. Reagan and Co. / Campaign `80
  20. Upcoming Item
  21. (Commercial: Nytol; Georgia-Pacific; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  22. Budget
  23. New York City Transit Strike
  24. Good Night

April 4, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 4, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Energy Prices
  4. Bogota Hostages
  5. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; Special K Cereal.)
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. Stock Market Closed / Good Friday (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Georgia-Pacific; Excedrin P.M.; Chrysler Corp. Autos; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Census
  10. King Death Anniversary
  11. Jesse Owens' Funeral
  12. Economy / Gold (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Cuna Mutual Insurance; Brim Coffee;. Polaroid Cameras.)
  14. Mount Saint Helens / Tourists
  15. Railroad Accident / Massachusetts
  16. Des
  17. Afghanistan / Poison Gas
  18. Tanker Sinkings
  19. Good Friday
  20. Silver Prices (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realtors; Kellogg's Cracklin' Bran Cereal.)
  22. Ali Return
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 4, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran Crisis / White House
  4. Iran Crisis / Rescue Possibilities
  5. (Commercial: Georgia-Pacific; Safeco Insurance Company of American)
  6. Afghanistan / Rather Report
  7. Moscow Olympics / Boycott
  8. US-USSR Relations / Exports / Magnet
  9. Bogota / Hostages
  10. (Commercial: Gallery of Homes Realtors; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Economy
  12. Pope / Good Friday
  13. (Commercial: Lincoln Continental Autos; Tums Antacid.)
  14. Pan American / Federal Aviation Administration Review
  15. Death's Angel / Indictment
  16. Spencer Sentencing
  17. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Prolamine Diet Aid.)
  18. Labels / Liquid Protein
  19. Mount Saint Helens
  20. Louisiana Primary
  21. Campaign `80 / Doggerel
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 4, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Census Returns
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Parkay Margarine; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. Afghanistan / Baluchistan / Iran
  8. Italy / Government
  9. Bogota / Hostages
  10. Stock Market / Good Friday
  11. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Cadillac Autos; Alcoa.)
  12. DES / Cattle
  13. Williams Arrest / Poisoned Food
  14. Nuclear Safety
  15. Jesse Owens
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Gallo Wines; Fleischmann Margarine.)
  18. Special Segment (Gulf and Uranium Cartel)
  19. Special Segment / Update / Liquid Protein
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Toyota Autos; Grecian Formula 16; Gallery of Homes Realtors.)
  22. Good Friday
  23. Good Night

April 5, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 5, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 5, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran-Egypt Relations
  4. Palestinian Autonomy Talks
  5. (Commercial: National Association of Realtors; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  6. `80 Census / Information Confidentiality
  7. FALN Arrests
  8. (Commercial: Deep-Down Arthritis Rub; Ritz Crackers.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Louisiana Primary
  10. Mount Saint Helens
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Cracklin' Bran Cereal.)
  12. Mount Saint Helens Repeat
  13. Marijuana / Cancer Treatment
  14. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Mannington Floors.)
  15. Easter / Duckling Pets
  16. Prince Charles
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 5, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Iran
  4. Iran / Crisis Commission
  5. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Upcoming Item; Lennox Heating and Air Conditioning.)
  6. FALN Arrests
  7. Dr. Serge M. Moore
  8. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip.)
  9. Palestinian Autonomy Talks
  10. Campaign `80 / Louisiana
  11. Federal Budget Legislation
  12. Mortgage Rates
  13. Stuffed Rabbit
  14. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  15. Sports / Golf / Boxing / Rowing / Tennis / Auto Racing / Hockey
  16. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Alcoa; Upcoming Item; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacids.)
  17. Stamp Auction
  18. Iran / Washington, DC Candlelight Vigils
  19. Good Night

April 6, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Iran / United States Sanctions
  4. Iran - Iraq Relations
  5. Easter / Iran / Hostages
  6. Easter / New York City
  7. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Louisiana
  9. FALN Terrorists
  10. (Commercial: Rolaids; Oil of Olay; Samsonite Luggage; Visa Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Colombia / Hostage Crisis
  12. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  13. Economy / Recession
  14. Earth-Sheltered Housing
  15. Norway / Oil Rig Incident
  16. (Commercial: Jeep CJ; Ritz Crackers; Maxwell House Coffee; Ben-Gay.)
  17. Sports / Basketball / Olympics / Baseball
  18. (Commercial: Citicorp Travelers Checks; American Motors Eagle Auto.)
  19. Back of The Book: Shangai Acrobatic Theater
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran / White House Reaction
  4. Colombia / Hostage Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Cracklin' Bran Cereal; Ben-Gay.)
  6. Norway / Oil Rig Incident
  7. Easter / Jerusalem
  8. Easter / China / Rome / New York City / Washington, DC
  9. Palestinian Autonomy Talks
  10. Cuba / Peru Embassy Asylum
  11. (Commercial: Beneficial Finance Income Tax Service; Canon Copiers.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Louisiana / Mississippi / Anderson
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Gasoline Futures Fraud?
  15. FALN Arrests
  16. Department of Health, Education And Welfare Chef
  17. Earle Spring Death
  18. (Commercial: Dexatrim Diet Plan; Poli-Grip.)
  19. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) April Fools Prank / Electronic Toys
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch and Dick Schaap (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks.)
  4. Easter Celebrations
  5. Moan Church Anniversary
  6. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Michelin Tires; Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  7. Oil Rig Incident
  8. Florence, Texas / Mayoral Problem
  9. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  10. Sports / Basketball / Boxing / Tennis / Golf / Schaap Resignation
  11. (Commercial: Di-Gel Antacid; Speidel Maestro Watchbands; Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires.)
  12. Iran / Hostages
  13. Good Night

April 7, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, I Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran / Carter Stance / Reactions
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Jell-O Pudding; Chevrolet Autos.)
  6. Iranian Protest / Sadat Visit To US
  7. Passover Raid / Misgav Am
  8. Afghanistan
  9. Olympics / British Equestrians
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Amway Products; Geritol; Valvoline Motor Oil; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  12. Economy Watch / Auto Layoffs
  13. Seattle / Ferry Strike
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Bufferin; Gallery of Homes Realtors; Total Cereal.)
  15. Cubans / Peru
  16. FALN Leaders Arrest
  17. Mount Saint Helens
  18. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Beer; Fixodent Adhesive.)
  19. Hostages / Easter
  20. NIghtline report on hostages announced. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Sanctions / Relations Break
  3. Iran / Diplomat Expulsion
  4. Iran Crisis / Mood
  5. Iran / Iraq / Special
  6. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  7. Iran / Candidates Reactions
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Lincoln Continental Autos.)
  9. Passover Raid / Israel
  10. Sadat Visit
  11. Moscow Olympics
  12. Afghanistan
  13. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Implements; Hartz Pet Collars.)
  14. Cuba / Peru / Emigration / Florida Demonstration
  15. Bogota / Hostages
  16. SAT Tests
  17. Petroleum Engineers / Salaries
  18. Veterans Benefits / Prisoners
  19. Tobacco Smoking / Developing Nations
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleaner; Esoterica Cream.)
  22. FALN Arrest
  23. White House Egg Roll
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 7, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment'
  2. Iran Crisis / Economy Sanctions / Rel. Break
  3. Iran Diplomats / Ouster
  4. Iran Crisis / Khomeini Decision
  5. Iran / Trade / Assets
  6. Upcoming Items
  7. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; American Express.)
  8. Passover Raid / Misgav Am
  9. Sadat Visit
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Olympics Boycott
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Pine Power Cleaner; Special K Cereal; John Deere Lawn Implements.)
  14. Cuba / Peru / Florida Demonstration
  15. FALN Arrests
  16. Tobacco / United States Use
  17. Upcoming Items
  18. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Gallery of Homes Realtors; Amana Appliances.)
  19. Special Segment (Mob and Restaurants)
  20. Upcoming Item
  21. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Amway Products; Brim Coffee.)
  22. Sadat (Commentary)
  23. Good Night

April 8, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, I Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Preparation H; Spray `N Wash.)
  5. Mideast / Carter-Sadat Meeting
  6. Cuba / Peru Embassy Refugees
  7. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Michelin Tires; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Oklahoma / Reagan / Kennedy
  10. Kokomo / Layoffs
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Excedrin P.M.; Krylon Spray Paints; Corning Sunglasses.)
  13. Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
  14. Massachusetts / Railroad Accident
  15. Stock Met Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Geritol Supplement.)
  17. Iran Crisis
  18. Nightline Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Speidel Watchbands; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq Conflict
  6. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  7. Iran Crisis
  8. New York City / Transit Strike
  9. Common Market / Oil
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: ERA Realty; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.)
  13. Three Mile Island / Leak
  14. Tornadoes
  15. Mideast / Sadat-Carter Meeting
  16. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  17. Campaign `80 / Moscow Olympics
  18. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance; Brim Coffee.)
  19. Iran Crisis
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 8, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Iraq
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Cadillac Seville.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Pentax Auto. 110 Camera; Bufferin.)
  7. Mideast / Carter-Sadat Talks
  8. Israel / Terrorism
  9. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  10. Economy: Gold and Silver Prices (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nytol Sleeping Aid; Michelin Tires; Anacin.)
  12. Three Mile Island / Leak
  13. New York City / Transit Strike
  14. Washington / Volcano
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dristan Nasal Spray; Canon NP200 Copier; Oil of Olay.)
  16. Special Segment (The Mob and The Restaurants: Prostitution)
  17. Good Night

April 9, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 9, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, I Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran-Iraq Conflict
  4. Shah / Health
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Rolaids.)
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Roman Meal Products; John Deere Products; Drano.)
  9. Mideast / Carter-Sadat Meetings
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Jell-0 Chocolate Pudding; Canon NP200 Copier; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Hijacking
  13. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  14. Stock Duct. Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Step Saver Floor Cleaner.)
  16. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  17. USSR / Soyuz 35
  18. Pakistan
  19. England / Rats
  20. Baseball
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 9, 1980
  1. Introduction Ed Bradley (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran-Iraq Conflict
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Mideast / Carter-Sadat Meetings
  6. Israel-Lebanon
  7. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Cadillac Autos.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter
  9. Hijacking
  10. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  11. USSR / Space Program
  12. (Commercial: Deep-Down; John Deere Lawn Tractors.)
  13. New York City / Transit Strike
  14. Economy / Housing Demonstrations
  15. Social Security
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Total Cereal; La Choy Products.)
  18. Acid Rain
  19. Tornadoes
  20. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. Baseball
  22. On The Road (Free Throws)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 9, 1980
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Iran / Reactions
  4. Iran / Oil
  5. Iran-Iraq Relations
  6. Upcoming Items
  7. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. Sadat Visit
  9. Israel / Palestinian Attack
  10. Hijack
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Autos; Excedrin P.M.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Kennedy / Pennsylvania
  14. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  15. Anderson
  16. Lance
  17. Upcoming Items
  18. (Commercial: Hartz Pet Collars; Ben-Gay Rub; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  19. Special Segment (Terror In Prisons: Old Max)
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; Fleischmann's Margarine; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  22. Tornadoes / Wichita Falls, Texas
  23. Good Night

April 10, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 10, 1980
  1. Bypassed
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Amway Products.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Total Cereal; Polaroid Cameras.)
  8. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  9. Colombia / Embassy Takeover
  10. USSR / Space Program
  11. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  12. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Big A Auto Parts; Hartz 2-In-I Plus Flea and Tick Collars; John Deere Lawn Tractor; Geritol Supplement.)
  14. Mideast Talks / Sadat and Begin Interviews
  15. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Ford Granada.)
  16. Iran Crisis
  17. Special Broadcast on Nightline Announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 10, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; Tums Antacid.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Iran-Iraq Conflict
  6. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  7. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Safeco Insurance.)
  8. Lance Trial
  9. CIA / For. Correspondents
  10. Economy / Sales
  11. Economy / Unemployment
  12. Nuclear Plants / NRC
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; John Deere Products.)
  15. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  16. Death of A Princess
  17. Gene Substitution
  18. Vets / Radiation
  19. Washington / Volcano
  20. Bulletin Sale
  21. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 10, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Carter Speech
  3. Campaign `80 / Reagan, Kennedy, Anderson
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oil of Olay; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Amway Products; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Midas Mufflers.)
  8. Lance Trial
  9. Texas / Railroad Commission
  10. Sadat Departure
  11. USSR / Space Launch
  12. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac Autos; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Pepto-Bismol.)
  14. Special Segment (Killer Inflation: The Weimar Lesson)
  15. Economy: Gold and Silver Prices (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Drano; Pentax Auto. 110 Cameras; Murine Eye Drops.)
  17. Frances Perkins
  18. Good Night

April 11, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Moscow Olympics / Iran
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  4. Iran Crisis / Iraq
  5. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: American Express Card; John Deere Products; Krylon Spray Paints; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  8. Campaign `80 /`Republican Candidates
  9. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Oil of Olay; Bufferin; Drano.)
  11. Lance Trial
  12. New York City / Transit Strike
  13. VW / Michigan Plant
  14. IRS / Refund Delays
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  16. Emotionally Disturbed / Animal Therapy
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Iraq
  3. (Commercial: Minute Maid Orange Juice; Citicorp Travelers Checks.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Moscow Boycotts
  6. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  7. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Anacin.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter
  9. IRS / Refund Delays
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Sanka Coffee.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  13. Navy / Manpower
  14. Chrysler
  15. (Commercial: Turns Antacid; John Deere Lawn Tractor.)
  16. Hollywood's Worst Movies
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 11, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Jell-O Chocolate Pudding; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  4. Moscow Olympics
  5. Chrysler
  6. Chemical Ind. / Carter
  7. IRS / Refund Delay
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Cadillac Diesel Autos; Corning Sunglasses.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Republican Candidates / Pennsylvania Primary
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pentax Auto, 110 Camera; Chevrolet Monza; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  12. Special Segment (Killer Inflation: Solutions)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Margarine; Polident Denture Cleanser; Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company.)
  14. New York City / Transit Strike
  15. Good Night

April 12, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 12, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Olympic Boycott
  3. Iran / United States Sanctions
  4. Iran / Flag Incorporation
  5. Thomas Schaeffer/ Iran Hostage / Air Force
  6. Thomas Hutson / United States Foreign Policy
  7. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Ben-Gay.)
  8. Liberian Coup
  9. Puerto Rico / Blackout
  10. (Commercial: Century 21 Realtors; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  11. Wrightsville, Georgia / Racial Demonstrations
  12. Census Bureau / FBI Agents
  13. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Budget Rent A Car.)
  14. Campaign `80 / South Carolina / Pennsylvania
  15. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania
  16. Campaign `80 / Fund Raising Art
  17. Afghanistan / Soviet Television Fifth.
  18. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Rolaids.)
  19. Salk Vaccine
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 12, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

April 13, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Dave Marash (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Iran / United States Sanctions
  4. Iran-Iraq Relations
  5. (Commercial: Jeep CJ; Borden Krylon Spray Paint.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Arizona / Pennsylvania
  7. Campaign ù80 / Citizens' Party
  8. Economy
  9. (Commercial: Derusto Paints; Rolaids; Michelin Tires; Spray `N Wash.)
  10. IRS / Criminal Investigation
  11. Income Tax Refunds
  12. (Commercial:' Brim Coffee; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Canon NP200 Copier; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  13. Sports / Olympics / Golf / Basketball / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Night of Olay; American Motors Eagle.)
  15. Volcano / Mount Saint Helens
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Iran / 135 Sanctions
  4. Olympic Boycott
  5. Olympic Boycott / USSR Reaction
  6. (Commercial: Cadillac Autos; Night of Olay.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Arizona / South Carolina
  8. Campaign `80 / Delegate Count
  9. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania / Michigan
  10. (Commercial: National Association of Realtors; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Citizens' Party
  12. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; General Tires.)
  13. Bert Lance Trial
  14. Israel-Lebanon Border Skirmish
  15. Mideast Peace Talks
  16. Liberian Coup
  17. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  18. Floods / Mississippi / Atlanta, Georgia, Dogwood Festival
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Upcoming Item; Jell-O Chocolate Pudding.)
  4. Moscow Olympics
  5. Liberia / Coup
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Kennedy-Carter / Citizen's Party
  8. Economy / Jackson
  9. Economy / Housing Industry
  10. (Commercial: General Tires; Krylon Spray Paint; Upcoming Item; Cadillac Seville.)
  11. Navy / Manpower Shortage
  12. Physicians
  13. Weather / Southeast
  14. (Commercial: Citicorp Travelers Checks; Budget Rent A Car and Sears; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  15. Metric System
  16. Lebanon / Telephones
  17. Good Night

April 14, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 14, 1980
  1. Intro Max Robinson (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Moscow Olympics
  3. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  4. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Jell-O Chocolate Pudding.)
  5. Mideast / Begin Visit
  6. Mideast / Oil Embargo
  7. Gandhi / Assassination Attempt
  8. USSR / Killer Satellite
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mamiya Ze Camera; Krylon Spray Paints; Amway Products; Bayer Aspirin.)
  11. Mandel
  12. Supreme Court / Welfare / Affirmative Action / Government Secrecy / Campaign Fins.
  13. Campaign `80 / Poll / Pennsylvania Primary
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Clorets; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; John Deere Lawn Tractor; Nescafe Coffee.)
  16. Radiation Victims
  17. Weather / E. 115
  18. Phillips / Refund
  19. Nimitz / Beer
  20. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Black and Decker Car Care Tools; Geritol Supplement.)
  22. Pulitzer Prizes
  23. Academy Awards
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Moscow Olympics
  4. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Whirlpool Washers.)
  5. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  6. Florida / Haitian Refugees
  7. Mideast / Begin Visit
  8. Liberia / Coup
  9. Gandhi / Assassination Attempt
  10. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Safeco Inn.)
  11. Phillips / Refund
  12. Economy / Demonstration
  13. Economy / Credit
  14. Economy: Silver
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: ITT; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  17. Supreme Court / Campaign Spending / Mandel
  18. Lance Trial
  19. Weather / Midwest and South
  20. Pulitzer Prizes
  21. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.)
  22. On The Road (Organ Grinder)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 14, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Amway Products; Esoterica Medicated Cream; Mamiya Ze Camera.)
  7. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  8. Florida / Haitian Refugees
  9. Mideast / Begin Visit
  10. China, PR / Article 45
  11. Economy: Gold and Silver Prices
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Black and Decker Dustbuster Vacuum; Ben-Gay.)
  13. Weather / Midwest and S
  14. Mandel
  15. Phillips / Refund
  16. Economy / Protest
  17. Colorado Reporters
  18. Pulitzer Prizes
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; First Alert Family Protection System; Heet Arthritis Med.)
  20. Special Segment (The Underground Economy)
  21. Good Night

April 15, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 15, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Washington, DC); Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Michelin Tires.)
  4. Economy / Auto Sales
  5. Economy
  6. Special Assignment (Credit Squeeze)
  7. Steel Contract
  8. Energy / Thermostats
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: The Gallery of Homes Realty; Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion; Brim Coffee; Carrier Cooling System.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  12. Income Tax / Carter
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Valvoline Motor Oil; Bristol-Myers Sonic Scrub; John Deere Products.)
  15. Supreme Court / Arrest Warrants
  16. Begin-Carter Talks
  17. Canada / Separatist Movement
  18. Northern Ireland / Bombings
  19. Sartre / Death
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Goodyear Arriva Tires; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  22. Indian Saint
  23. Louis Armstrong Park
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 15, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: The Gallery of Homes Realty; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  4. Sartre Death
  5. Begin-Carter Meetings
  6. Income Tax / Carter
  7. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  8. (Commercial: Minute Maid Orange Juice; John Deere Lawn Tractors.)
  9. Mississippi / Flooding
  10. Contaminated Waterways
  11. Cancer Research
  12. Energy / Thermostats
  13. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  14. Supreme Court / Arrest Warrants / Sentencing
  15. Steel Contracts
  16. Ford / Plant Closings
  17. Economy
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave Lotion; MasterCard.)
  20. Paris / Bazooka
  21. Canada / Separatist Movement
  22. New Orleans / Armstrong Park
  23. Good Night
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 15, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Ford / Plant Closings
  4. Economy / Housing
  5. Steel Contract
  6. Economy
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; John Deere Lawn Tractors; The Gallery of Homes Realty.)
  8. Iran Crisis
  9. Iran-Iraq Conflict
  10. Begin-Carter Meeting
  11. Sartre Death
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: General Tires; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  15. Income Tax / Carter
  16. Supreme Court / Arrest Warrants
  17. Cancer Research
  18. Economy: Gold and Silver Prices (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Lennox Heating and Cooling Systems; Chevrolet Camaro; Hartz 2 In 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  20. Special Segment (Nicaragua Turns Left)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid; Midas Brake Service; Pentax Auto. 110 Camera.)
  22. Attack Cat
  23. Good Night

April 16, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 16, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. West Germany / Moscow Olympics and Iran
  4. Moscow Olympics
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Bayer Aspirin.)
  7. Economy / Auto Ind
  8. Economy / Int. Rate
  9. Special Assignment (Credit Squeeze)
  10. Economy Mortgages
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Final Net Hair Spray; Century 21 Realty; Fantastik Cleaner; Big A Auto Parts.)
  13. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  14. Stewart / Lecture Memorial
  15. (Commercial: Samsonite Luggage; Roman Meal Products; Mennen Skin Bracer Aftershave; John Deere Lawn Tractors.)
  16. Begin-Carter Talks
  17. Rhodesia / Independence
  18. Art Auction
  19. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Dristan Tablets.)
  20. Ali / Return
  21. California / Chicken
• CBS Evening News for April 16, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Housing and Auto Industry
  3. Economy / Int. Rate
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Econ / Bond Market / Hsing
  6. (Commercial: General Tires; Brim Coffee.)
  7. Iran Crisis
  8. (Commercial: United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; Skin Bracer Aftershave.)
  9. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  10. Wilson
  11. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  12. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance; Century 21 Realty.)
  13. Begin-Carter Talks
  14. Turkey / Terrorism
  15. Art Auction
  16. Alaska / Oil Revenues
  17. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; John Deere Lawn Tractors.)
  18. California / Chicken
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 16, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  3. Iran Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Products; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  5. Economy / Int. Rate / Auto Industry
  6. Campaign `80 / Crane / Reagan
  7. Comment (Presidential Race)
  8. Wilson / Ethics Committee
  9. Alaska / Refunds
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Corning Sunglasses; General Tires; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  12. Carter-Begin Talks
  13. Turkey / Terrorism
  14. Rhodesia
  15. Bayer Aspirin Ads
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mennen Skin Bracer Aftershave Lotion; Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Michelin Tires.)
  17. Special Segment (For. Service: Don't Send Me)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ERA Realty; Krylon Spray Paints; Amana Radarange Products.)
  19. California / Chicken
  20. Good Night

April 17, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 17, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Amway Products.)
  4. Economy
  5. Special Assignment (Credit Squeeze)
  6. Big Bus. Day
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Spray `N Wash Cleaner; Hertz Rent A Car; Geritol Supplement; Corning Sunglasses.)
  9. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  10. Begin-Carter Talks
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Oil of Olay; Royal Oak Charcoal Briquets.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Crane / Stassen
  14. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Special K Cereal.)
  15. Rhodesia / Independence
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: First Alert Family Protection System; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  4. Economy / Farmers and Small Bus.
  5. Economy / Carter
  6. Economy / Nissan
  7. Economy
  8. Big Bus. Day and Growth Day
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finishes; Mamiya Ze Cameras.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Poll
  12. Campaign `80 / Crane / Connally Delegate
  13. Draft Registration
  14. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Tractors; Bayer Aspirin.)
  15. Rhodesia / Independence
  16. Begin-Carter Talks
  17. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  18. Somoa / Plane Crash
  19. (Commercial: Royal Oak Charcoal Briquets; Night of Olay.)
  20. Three Mile Island / Emotional Problems
  21. Railroad Merger
  22. Nancy Drew
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 17, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Moscow Olympics
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Maxwell House Coffee; Amway Products.)
  5. Economy / Carter
  6. Economy / Datsun
  7. Economy / Auto Industry
  8. Economy / Small Loans
  9. Big Bus. Day and Growth Day
  10. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  11. Draft Registration
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; General Tires; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.)
  14. Begin-Carter Talks
  15. Costa Rica / Refugee
  16. Three Mile Is / Emotional Distress
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Jaguar XJ Series 3; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  18. Special Segment (Yugoslavia After Tito)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Monza; Black and Decker Dustbuster; American Bankers Association)
  20. Rhodesia / Independence
  21. Good Night

April 18, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 18, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Instant Coffee; Black and Decker Car Care Tools.)
  4. Economy
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Ford Ltd Crown Victoria; Sominex Sleep Aid; Polaroid Cameras.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Idaho and North Dakota / Pennsylvania Primary / Abscam Candidates
  8. South Carolina / Elec. Procedures Suit
  9. (Commercial: Most Cereal; Krylon Spray Paints; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Budweiser Beer.)
  10. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  11. Zimbabwe / United States Embassy / India-Pakistan
  12. Track Meet / China, PR and Taiwan
  13. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  14. Polo
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 18, 1980
  1. Iran Crisis
  2. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  3. Iran Crisis
  4. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  5. Israel-Egypt Peace Talks
  6. (Commercial: John Deere Prods,; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  7. Economy
  8. Campaign `80 / Economy
  9. Iowa / Farmer and Republicans
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Safeco Insurance.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Idaho and North Dakota / Carter
  13. (Commercial: General Tires; Florida Orange Growers.)
  14. Jordan / Drug Investigation
  15. Census `80
  16. Japan / Trade Bal.
  17. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  18. USSR / Killer Satellites
  19. Zimbabwe / United States Embassy
  20. Tel Aviv / Diamond Robbery
  21. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Jell-O Chocolate Pudding.)
  22. Charlie Chan Protest
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 18, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  4. Economy
  5. Honda / United States Plant
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; General Tires; Whirlpool Ranges.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  9. Comment (Small Towns and Politics)
  10. Campaign `80
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Pentax Auto 110 Camera; Oil of Olay.)
  12. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  13. Taiwan / Dissidents Sentenced
  14. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  15. India-Pakistan Rel.
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Florida Orange Growers; Sherwin Williams Paints.)
  17. San Francisco / Quake Day
  18. Good Night

April 19, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 19, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 19, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacids; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  4. Cuba / Anti-Castro Exiles
  5. Colombia Hostage Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Deep-Down Arthritis Rub; Geritol Tonic.)
  7. Spiro Agnew / Resignation Reasons
  8. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania
  9. (Commercial: National Secretaries Week and American Florists Marketing Council; Tums Antacid.)
  10. Surrogate Mothers
  11. Lebanon / United Nations Soldiers Killed
  12. Iran / United States Travel Ban
  13. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Lennox Heating and Air Conditioning.)
  14. Moscow Olympics Boycott
  15. Sports / Taiwan / China, PR
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 19, 1980
  1. Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Iran Blockade / United States Energy Supplies
  4. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Monza.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Maine / Iowa
  6. Technical Schools
  7. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleanser; Polident; Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  8. Moscow Olympics Boycott / Pr
  9. Cuba / Exiles / Costa Rica
  10. Colombia Hostage Crisis
  11. (Commercial: General Tires; Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Upcoming Item; Borden Krylon Spray Paint.)
  12. Defense Department / Armament
  13. Income Tax Forms
  14. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; National Secretaries Week and American Florists Marketing Council; (Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires.)
  15. San Juan, Texas / Shrine Dedication
  16. Good Night

April 20, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Iran / Oil Price / Economy Sanctions
  4. Iran / Economy Sanctions
  5. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Jeep CJ.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania / Michigan
  7. (Commercial: Citicorp Travelers Checks; Sanka Coffee; Michelin Tires; Lennox Heating and Air Conditioning.)
  8. Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty / Palestinian Autonomy Talks / Israeli Independence Day
  9. Lenin's Birthday
  10. Tito's Health
  11. (Commercial: Clorets; Borden Krylon Spray Paint; Zebco Omega Fishing Products; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  12. Sports / Basketball / Women's Body Building / Boston / Marathon
  13. Inflation
  14. (Commercial: American Motors Concord; Geritol Tonic.)
  15. Worst Movie Festival
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Carte Blanche Credit Card; General Tires.)
  4. Cuba / Exiles
  5. (Commercial: ITT; Unisom Sleeping Aid.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania
  7. (Commercial: Polident; Budget Rent A Car.)
  8. Standard English Class
  9. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; National Association of Realtors.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Rocky's Restaurant
  11. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: General Tires; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  4. Iran Crisis / Japan
  5. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16 Hair Coloring; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Caucuses / Pennsylvania Primary
  7. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; National Secretaries Week and American Florists Marketing Council; Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires.)
  8. Chattanooga / Klan Shootings
  9. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  10. USSR -US Relations / Schmidt
  11. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Corning Sunglasses; Upcoming Item; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  12. Marijuana Research
  13. Good Night

April 21, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  4. Moscow Olympics
  5. Boston Marathon
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Chrysler Cordoba; Amway Products; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  9. Economy: Gold Prices
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Krylon Spray Paints; Century 21 Realty; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  11. Supreme Court / Abortion / Television In Courtroom.
  12. Lance Trial
  13. Chicago / Schools
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Ford Mustang.)
  16. Economy
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. Campaign '80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  6. Economy
  7. Mobil
  8. Mail / Rate Incr.
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron; Century 21 Realty.)
  11. Supreme Court / Abortion
  12. Lance Trial
  13. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; MasterCard.)
  14. Liberia
  15. South Yemen
  16. Cuba / Peru Embassy
  17. (Commercial: National Secretaries Week and American Florists Marketing Council; Honda Accord LX.)
  18. Environment
  19. Boston Marathon
  20. Good Night
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 21, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee; John Deere Lawn Tractors.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Amway Products; Lincoln Continental Mark VI; Pentax Auto 110 Camera.)
  7. Supreme Court / Abortion
  8. Chicago / Schools
  9. Mail / Rate Incr.
  10. Boston Marathon
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Family Protection System; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Chevrolet Camaro.)
  12. Cuban Refugees
  13. Florida / Anti-Castro Movement
  14. South Yemen
  15. London / Bordello Raid
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; Midas Mufflers; Sherwin Williams Paints.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania
  18. Good Night

April 22, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Luxembourg); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary / Economy
  3. Economy: Gold Prices
  4. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Big A Auto Parts.)
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Moscow Olympics
  7. Draft Registration
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Economy
  11. Economy / Social Security
  12. Economy / Corp. Profits, Layoffs
  13. Boston Marathon Controversy
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Florida Orange Growers; Corning Sunglasses; Spray `N Wash.)
  16. Earth Day
  17. New Jersey / Chemical Fire
  18. Idaho / Fire
  19. Kansas / Missile Leak
  20. Minnesota and Wisconsin Forest Fires
  21. (Commercial: Black and Decker Car Care Tools; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  22. White House Turkey
• CBS Evening News for April 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  3. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Chrysler Lebaron.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Draft Registration
  6. Moscow Olympics
  7. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; John Deere Products.)
  8. Economy and Energy
  9. Economy / Auto Ibid.
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Mamiya Ze Camera.)
  12. California / Nuclear Dvt. and Cancer
  13. Liberia / Executions
  14. Florida / Cuban Refugees
  15. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Gene Tires.)
  16. Earth Day
  17. New Jersey / Chemical Fire
  18. Earth Day
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 22, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); David Brinkley (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Maxwell House Coffee; Gen. Tires.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Florida / Cuban Refugees
  6. Liberia / Executions
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Whirlpool Ranges; Corning Sunglasses.)
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market
  11. Earth Day
  12. New Jersey / Chemical Fire
  13. Forest Fires
  14. White House Turkey
  15. Draft Registration
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Krylon Spray Paints; Ben-Gay; Florida Orange Growers.)
  17. Supreme Court / Survivor Benefits
  18. Kentucky / Ten Commandments
  19. Boston Marathon Controversy
  20. Moscow Boycott
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Family Protection System; Esoterica Medicated Cream; Total Cereal.)
  22. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  23. Good Night

April 23, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 23, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, I Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Campaign '80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Metamucil Laxative.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. France / Gromyko Visit
  6. Moscow Olympics
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; Century 21 Realty; Krylon Spray Paints; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  9. Florida / Cuban Refugee Flotilla
  10. Economy: Gold Prices
  11. (Commercial: La Choy Products; John Deere Products; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Brim Coffee.)
  12. Economy / Oil and Auto Companies
  13. Economy / Int. Rate
  14. Philippines / Boat Collision
  15. World Sailing Record
  16. (Commercial: The Gallery of Homes Realty; Clorets.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 23, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  3. (Commercial: Total Cereal; John Deere Products.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  5. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories; General Tires.)
  6. Moscow Olympics
  7. Iran Crisis
  8. France / Gromyko Visit
  9. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Roman Meal Products.)
  10. Economy
  11. Economy / Oil and Auto Companies
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Florida / Refugee Flotillas
  14. Britain-Saudi Arabia Relations
  15. Record World Sail
  16. (Commercial: Jell-O Chocolate Pudding; Northwestern Mutual Insurance.)
  17. White House Turkey
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 23, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Pennsylvania Primary
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Products; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  4. Florida / Cuban Boat Flotillas
  5. Moscow Olympics
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; The Gallery of Homes Realty; Mamiya Ze Camera.)
  8. Iran Crisis
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mellow Roast Coffee; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; John Deere Lawn Tractors.)
  10. Economy / Int. Rate
  11. Economy / Auto and Oil Companies
  12. Budget Vote
  13. White House Turkey
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Royal Oak Charcoal Briquets; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  15. US-Allies Rel.
  16. Good Night

April 24, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 24, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, I Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Camaro; Clorets.)
  5. Iran Crisis / Kurds
  6. Economy: Gold Prices
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Uniroyal Tires; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  8. Memphis / Health Problems
  9. Vitamin B-15
  10. Special Assignment (Interferon)
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Amway Products; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Michelob Light Beer.)
  13. Florida / Cuban Sealift
  14. Economy / Oil Companies
  15. Economy / Airlines
  16. Economy / Auto Industry
  17. (Commercial: Chrysler Cordoba; Preparation H.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 24, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 $ Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Lincoln Continental; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Carter Foreign Policy / Kissinger
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  8. (Commercial: Bulova Watches; Uniroyal Tires.)
  9. Florida / Cuban Refugees
  10. Wilson / House Censure
  11. National Paw Service
  12. (Commercial: Visa Travelers Cheques; Sanka Coffee.)
  13. Federal Trade Commission
  14. Mobil
  15. Economy / Oil Companies
  16. Economy / Airlines
  17. Hunt Brothers-Volcker Rel.
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Safeco Insurance.)
  20. Ruiz Controversy / Boston Marathon
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 24, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Florida / Cuban Refugees
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Genie Tires; Minute Rice.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Carter
  5. Wilson
  6. Lance Trial
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Amway Products; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Iran Crisis
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  11. Hunt Brothers-Volcker Rel.
  12. Economy / Airlines
  13. Economy / Oil Companies
  14. Mobil-Government Agreement
  15. Energy / Oil Import Fee
  16. Weather
  17. Finletter Death
  18. (Commercial: Uniroyal Tires; Complete Denture Cleanser; Black and Decker Dustbuster Vacuum.)
  19. Oman / Voyage Recreation
  20. Good Night

April 25, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, I Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Jell-O Chocolate Pudding; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids; Fantastik Cleaner; Mamiya Ze Camera.)
  7. Iran Crisis
  8. Economy: Gold Prices
  9. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; John Deere Products; Bayer Aspirin; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  10. Canary Island / Plane Crash
  11. Florida / Sealift
  12. Special Assignment (Interferon)
  13. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  14. Iran Crisis
  15. Special on Iran crisis announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Safeco Insurance.)
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. (Commercial: Visa Travelers Cheques; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  8. Iran Crisis / Campaign `80
  9. Canary Island / Plane Crash
  10. General Motors
  11. Economy / Oil Companies
  12. Colombia / Embassy Takeover
  13. Economy / $ and Gold
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Uniroyal Tires.)
  16. Iran Crisis
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 25, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Tires; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bayer Aspirin; Oil of Olay; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus Antacid; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Uniroyal Tires.)
  9. Canary Island / Plane Crash
  10. Florida / Cuban Sealift
  11. Economy / Gold / $
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aqua Velva Aftershave; American Express Travelers Cheques; Midas Mufflers.)
  13. Iran Crisis
  14. Good Night; Special report announced for tonight.

April 26, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 26, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 26, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran / Iran Television Report / Hostage Move
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Honda Lawn Mowers.)
  4. Iran / Rescue Mission
  5. Iran / White House Reaction
  6. Iran / Byrd / Campaign `80
  7. Iran / United States Allies
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Dupont Lucite Paints.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Michigan Caucuses
  10. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  11. Washington, DC / Antinuclear Protest
  12. Groton, Connecticut / Antinuclear Demonstration
  13. (Commercial: Monsanto; First Alert Family Protection System.)
  14. Cuban Refugees
  15. Campaign `80 / Michigan Caucuses
  16. Daylight Savings Time
  17. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  18. Iran / Hostage Families
  19. Iran / Rescue Mission
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 26, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Honda Rotary Mower; Upcoming Item; Yes Laundry Detergent.)
  4. Iran / Response To Rescue Attempt
  5. Hostage Rescue Try / Cong. Investigation
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Brim Coffee; Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16.
  7. Iran / United States Allies
  8. Moscow Olympics Boycott
  9. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; General Tires; Upcoming Item; Total Cereal.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Michigan
  11. Cuban Refugees
  12. Daylight Savings Time
  13. (Commercial: Corning Photogray Extra Eyeglass Lenses; Honda Prelude; Upcoming Item; Borden Krylon Spray Paint.)
  14. Iran / Hostage Families
  15. Good Night

April 27, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Hostage Incident
  3. Iran / Rescue Try Victim / Hostage Shift
  4. Iran / Powell Statement
  5. Iran / Rescue Mission / Memorial Services
  6. Iran / Rescue / Injured Servicemen
  7. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; American Express Credit Card.)
  8. Iran / Carter Reaction
  9. Iran / United States Allies
  10. Campaign `80 / Iran
  11. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Kennedy
  12. (Commercial: Homelite String Trimmer; Borden Krylon Spray Paint; Fantastik Cleanser; Clorets.)
  13. Colombia / Hostage Incident
  14. Indiana State Prison / Hostage Seizure
  15. Cuban Refugees
  16. (Commercial: Clairol The Foot Fixer; Oil of Olay; American Motors Eagle; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  17. Sports / Basketball / Horse Racing
  18. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Citicorp Travelers Checks.)
  19. Jennifer Nelson
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Hostage Incident
  3. Iran
  4. Iran / Hostage Shift / Bodies of Dead
  5. (Commercial: Citicorp Travelers Checks; Yes Laundry Detergent.)
  6. Iran
  7. Iran / CEO. of Rescue Try
  8. Iran / Injured Soldiers
  9. Iran / United States Allies
  10. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; General Tires.)
  11. Colombia / Hostage Incident
  12. Cuban Refugees
  13. Youth / Smoking / Marijuana
  14. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Honda Lawnmower.)
  15. Economy: Inflation
  16. Indiana Prison / Hostage Seizure
  17. San Francisco, California, Jail Escape
  18. Herb Brooks
  19. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Most Cereal.)
  20. Iran / Rescue Mission / Memorial Service
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Upcoming Item; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. (Commercial: General Tires; Jell-O Chocolate Pudding; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Cuba / Sealift
  7. Indiana / Prison Uprising
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges; Honda Lawn Mowers; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  9. Colombia / Embassy Takeover Ends
  10. Shanghai / United States Consulate
  11. Affection In Public
  12. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  13. Iran Crisis
  14. Good Night

April 28, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 28, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Luxembourg); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Crisis / Vance Resignation
  3. Economy
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Minute Rice.)
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Complete Denture Cleanser; Spray `N Wash; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  8. Cuba / Sealift
  9. Economy / Interest Rates
  10. Economy / Ford
  11. Economy / Air Fares
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids Antacid; Carrier Air Conditioner; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  14. New York / Love Canal Suit
  15. Special Assignment (Interferon)
  16. (Commercial: Amway Products; P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant.)
  17. Iran Crisis
  18. Nightline announced; Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 28, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Vance Resignation
  3. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Night of Olay.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Carrier Air Conditioning.)
  6. Iran Crisis / Poll
  7. Economy / Dollar and Gold
  8. Economy / Int. Rate
  9. Economy / Air Fares
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Safeco Insurance.)
  12. Supreme Court / Busing / Campaign `80
  13. Lance Trial
  14. Economy / Oil Companies
  15. Economy / Auto Companies
  16. Antinuclear Demonstration
  17. Pittsburgh / Truck Accident
  18. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  19. New York / Love Canal Suit
  20. Florida / Cuban and Haitian Refugees
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 28, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis / Vance Resignation
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Stock Market Report, (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Conoco; Correctol Laxative; Midas Mufflers.)
  7. Florida / Sealift
  8. Economy / Int, Pate
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Carrier Air Conditioning; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Texas Primary
  11. Supreme Court / Busing
  12. Lance Trial
  13. Shanghai / United States Consulate
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Minwax Wood Finishes; Amway Products.)
  15. Iran Crisis
  16. Good Night

April 29, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 29, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Muskie / Secretary State
  3. Hitchcock Death
  4. Economy: Gold Prices
  5. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Ford Fairmont.)
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. Cronkite / Vice President Rumor
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Sanka Coffee; John Deere Products; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  10. Asencio Return
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Georgia-Pacific Products; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Snow Crop Five Alive Fruit Juice; Bufferin.)
  13. NFL Draft
  14. Ruiz / Boston Marathon
  15. (Commercial: Chrysler Cordoba; Metamucil Laxative.)
  16. Hitchcock Death
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 29, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Muskie / Secretary State
  3. (Commercial: Jell-O Chocolate Pudding; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.)
  4. Iran Crisis
  5. Rapid Deployment Force
  6. (Commercial: Visa Travelers Cheques; General Tires.)
  7. Asencio Return
  8. Washington For Jesus
  9. Amoco / Discrimination Charges
  10. Economy / Oil Companies
  11. Economy / Balance of Trade
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Chrysler Cordoba.)
  14. Draft Registration
  15. Stamp Auction
  16. Boston Marathon Controversy
  17. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Tractors; Century 21 Realty.)
  18. Cronkite / Vice President Rumor
  19. Hitchcock Death
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 29, 1980
  1. Muskie / Secretary State
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Maxwell House Coffee; Chevrolet Monte Carlo.)
  3. Iran Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Pine Power Cleaner; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Correctol Laxative.)
  5. Florida / Sealift
  6. Maine / Tax
  7. Comment (Disenchantment)
  8. Campaign `80 / Kennedy / Cronkite
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: General Tires; Esoterica Medicated Cream; Mamiya Ze Camera.)
  11. Washington, DC / Religious Rally
  12. Energy / Imported Oil Fee
  13. Hunt Brothers
  14. Boston Marathon Controversy
  15. NFL / Sims
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Realty World Associates; Amana Products.)
  17. Hitchcock Death
  18. Good Night

April 30, 1980

• ABC Evening News for April 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Barbara Walters Report; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter
  3. Stock Duct. Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  5. Muskie / Secretary State
  6. Iran Crisis
  7. London / Iran Embassy Takeover
  8. Iran Crisis
  9. London / Iran Embassy Takeover
  10. Iran Crisis
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Hertz Rent A Car; Taster's Choice Coffee; Realty World Associates; Special K Cereal.)
  13. Lance Verdict
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; John Deere Lawn Tractors; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; Mamiya Ze Camera.)
  16. Economy
  17. Chrysler
  18. Ford Interview / Part I
  19. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Jell-O Chocolate Pudding; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  21. United Nations Incident
  22. Netherlands / Abdication Riot
  23. Nightline / Asencio Interview
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 30, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter
  3. Secretary State
  4. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Georgia-Pacific Products.)
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; John Deere Products.)
  8. London / Iran Embassy Takeover
  9. Netherlands / Abdication Riot
  10. United Nations Incident
  11. Cuban Refugees
  12. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Most Cereal.)
  13. Exxon-Saudi Arabia Rel.
  14. Economy / Oil Companies
  15. Lance Verdict
  16. FTC
  17. Health Studies
  18. (Commercial, Ritz Crackers; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  19. Iran Crisis
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 30, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Conoco; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. London / Iran Embassy Takeover
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Secretary State
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Roman Meal Products; General Tires; Bufferin.)
  10. Lance Verdict
  11. Crime Rate
  12. FTC
  13. Comment (Carter)
  14. Maine / Saco Tax Referendum
  15. Asencio / White House Visit
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Elmers Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  17. Special Segment (Leaving Cuba: The Reasons Why)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lennox Heating and Cooling Systems; Georgia-Pacific Products; Lucite Paints.)
  19. Netherlands / Abdication Riot
  20. Good Night

Specials

• April 01, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 23:03:00]
• April 01, 1980 - CBS Special - Campaign '80: Presidential Primaries [22:30:10 - 23:06:00]
• April 01, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision '80: The Wisconsin Primary [22:30:00 - 23:06:40]
• April 01, 1980 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: The Black Agenda [12:00:00 - 13:00:00]
• April 02, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:50:00]
• April 03, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:49:30]
• April 07, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:49:50]
• April 07, 1980 - CBS Special - Escalation In Iran [22:30:00 - 23:02:00]
• April 08, 1980 - ABC Special - Iran Crisis: The Easter Film [15:01:30 - 15:28:30]
• April 08, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• April 08, 1980 - NBC Special - The Hostages at Easter [22:30:00 - 22:48:40]
• April 09, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• April 09, 1980 - CBS Special - Wednesday Morning [06:00:00 - 07:00:30]
• April 10, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:50:00]
• April 15, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:49:40]
• April 16, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:50:00]
• April 16, 1980 - CBS Special - Your Turn: Letters To CBS News [23:00:00 - 23:30:00]
• April 17, 1980 - ABC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Introduction) [15:00:00 - 15:01:00]
• April 17, 1980 - ABC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Analysis) [15:40:30 - 15:45:50]
• April 17, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:49:40]
• April 17, 1980 - CBS Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference [15:00:00 - 15:46:00]
• April 17, 1980 - NBC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Introduction) [15:00:00 - 15:01:00]
• April 17, 1980 - NBC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Analysis) [15:40:30 - 15:42:40]
• April 20, 1980 - ABC Special - Recession: Bitter Medicine For Inflation [21:42:40 - 22:00:00]
• April 22, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 23:11:00]
• April 22, 1980 - CBS Special - Campaign '80 [22:30:20 - 23:01:00]
• April 22, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision '80: The Pennsylvania Primary [22:30:00 - 23:03:40]
• April 23, 1980 - ABC Special - Closeup: The Uranium Factor [21:00:00 - 21:58:50]
• April 23, 1980 - CBS Special - Wednesday Morning [06:00:00 - 07:00:20]
• April 23, 1980 - NBC Special - Women Like Us: Getting Married [10:00:00 - 10:58:30]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [05:44:30 - 06:09:00]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 08:00:00]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [08:00:00 - 08:58:40]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt: Update [09:49:10 - 09:54:00]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Defense Secretary Brown Press Conference [10:30:00 - 11:58:00]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt: News brief [12:57:30 - 12:58:30]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt: News brief [15:17:20 - 15:19:50]
• April 25, 1980 - ABC Special - Iran: Day 174: Failure and Tragedy [21:00:00 - 21:58:40]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - Friday Morning (re: Hostage Rescue Attempt) [05:44:30 - 06:42:50]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - Friday Morning (re: Hostage Rescue Attempt) [06:43:30 - 07:41:50]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - Friday Morning (re: Hostage Rescue Attempt) [07:42:30 - 07:58:30]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - Friday Morning (re: Hostage Rescue Attempt) [09:00:10 - 09:38:00]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - Friday Morning (re: Hostage Rescue Attempt) [09:38:40 - 09:58:30]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - Friday Morning (re: Hostage Rescue Attempt) [10:44:30 - 10:46:50]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - Defense Secretary Brown Conference [11:00:00 - 11:54:00]
• April 25, 1980 - CBS Special - The Rescue That Failed [19:00:10 - 19:58:40]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [05:44:40 - 06:43:40]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [06:43:50 - 07:42:40]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [07:43:10 - 08:36:10]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [08:37:40 - 08:58:20]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [10:57:30 - 10:58:20]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Brown Press Conference [11:00:00 - 11:44:10]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [13:37:00 - 13:43:00]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - Hostage Rescue Attempt [14:35:10 - 14:43:10]
• April 25, 1980 - NBC Special - The Mission that Failed [21:00:00 - 21:58:50]
• April 28, 1980 - ABC Special - Cyrus Vance Resignation [10:30:10 - 10:38:10]
• April 28, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 22:49:30]
• April 28, 1980 - CBS Special - Cyrus Vance Resignation [10:29:00 - 10:35:00]
• April 28, 1980 - NBC Special - Cyrus Vance Resignation [10:30:00 - 10:35:50]
• April 29, 1980 - ABC Special - Carter appoints Muskie as Secretary of State [16:00:00 - 16:16:10]
• April 29, 1980 - ABC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:01:20]
• April 29, 1980 - ABC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Analysis) [20:32:00 - 20:41:30]
• April 29, 1980 - CBS Special - Carter appoints Muskie as Secretary of State [16:00:00 - 16:17:40]
• April 29, 1980 - CBS Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference [20:00:00 - 20:37:10]
• April 29, 1980 - NBC Special - Today [07:11:00 - 08:11:20]
• April 29, 1980 - NBC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:01:20]
• April 29, 1980 - NBC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Analysis) [20:32:00 - 20:34:00]

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