August 1980 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Dyk (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Rolaids Antacid.)
  4. Billy Carter Affair
  5. Special Assignment (Billy Carter-Libyan Affair)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Century 21 Realty; Betty Crocker's Potatoes.)
  8. Grain Elevator Explosion / Indictments
  9. United States / Iranian Demonstrators
  10. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Federal Express; Final Net Hair Spray; Pepto-Bismol.)
  12. Iran Crisis
  13. Shah
  14. South Africa / Municipal Strike Ends
  15. Ireland / Train Derailment
  16. Moscow Olympics
  17. Economy: Gold Prices
  18. (Commercial: Miller Beer; Special K Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  19. Oil Price Cuts
  20. Economy / Unemployment
  21. Economy / Carter Plan
  22. California / Performers' Strike
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1980
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  4. Economy / Unemployment
  5. Economy / Carter Plan
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Night of Olay.)
  8. United States / Iranian Demonstrators
  9. Shah
  10. Egypt-Israel Talks
  11. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Louisiana / PCP Spill
  13. Ireland / Train Derailment
  14. Hydroplane Accident
  15. Cliff Jumping
  16. (Commercial: Nabisco Snack Shapes; Dodge Omni.)
  17. Billy Carter Affair
  18. Moscow Olympics
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grape-Nuts and Grape-Nuts Flakes; Corning Sunglasses.)
  4. Billy Carter Affair
  5. Economy / Unemployment and Recession
  6. Economy / Carter Plan
  7. Draft Registration
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax Pills; Wrangler Clothes; Monroe Shocks.)
  10. Egypt-Israel Talks / Israel
  11. Cuba / Portillo Visit
  12. Ship Collision
  13. California / Performers' Strike
  14. Miami / Bilingualism
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Drano; Polaroid Cameras; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  16. Talmadge / Campaign
  17. F-18 Hornet
  18. China, PR / Mao
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Monroe Shocks; Bayer Aspirin.)
  20. Moscow Olympics
  21. Good Night

August 2, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1980
  1. Introduction Ed. Bradley (New York City)
  2. Explosion / Italy
  3. Train Wreck / Ireland
  4. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Monza; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  7. Iran / Hunger Strike / United States Jailings
  8. Cuban Refugees / Arkansas
  9. Mideast / Palestinian Autonomy
  10. (Commercial: ITT; Federal Express.)
  11. Heat Wave / Grasshoppers
  12. Jamestown, New York / Recession Recovery
  13. (Commercial: Ayds Diet Plan; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  14. Billy Carter Affair
  15. Newsweek Poll
  16. Moscow Olympics
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Billy Carter
  3. Billy Carter Affair / Criticism
  4. Billy Carter Affair / Carter Response
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts and Grape-Nuts Flakes Cereals.)
  6. Explosion / Italy
  7. Mideast / Palestinian Autonomy
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Anacin; Upcoming Item; Wrangler Jeans.)
  9. Iran / United States Jailings / Hunger Strike
  10. Heat Wave
  11. (Commercial: Borden Krylon Spray Paint; Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Hanes Underwear.)
  12. Waldheim / Southeast Asia
  13. Uganda
  14. (Commercial; Hartz Pet Collars; Federal Express; Upcoming Items; Lanacort.)
  15. USSR / Self-Immolation
  16. USSR Olympics / French Protest
  17. USSR Olympics / Boxing
  18. Good Night

August 3, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. Billy Carter Affair
  4. News Conference / Billy Carter Affair
  5. Next Week's Headlines (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Renault Le Car; A. L. Steak Sauce.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Republicans
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol Tonic; Final Net Hairspray; Xerox.)
  9. Mideast / Palestinian Autonomy
  10. Explosion / Italy
  11. Iran / United States Jailing Protest
  12. Japan / Atomic Bombs
  13. Vlasova / United States / USSR
  14. USSR Olympics / Closing
  15. (Commercial: Old Spice Aftershave; Dutch Boy House Paint; Clorets; Renault Le Car.)
  16. USSR Olympics
  17. Baseball Fame / Richard's Health
  18. Next Week's Headlines (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Brim Coffee.)
  20. Armadillos
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. Governors' Conference / Democratic Convention
  4. Campaign `80 / Urban League
  5. Billy Carter Affair
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Xerox Photocopiers.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Republicans
  8. Talmadge Campaign
  9. (Commercial: Borden Krylon Spray Paint; Shell Oil Company.)
  10. Explosion / Italy
  11. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Fantastik.)
  12. Mideast / Palestinian Autonomy
  13. Mideast / Begin / Sadat Letter
  14. Iranian Protesters / US
  15. Iran Crisis / Hostages
  16. Louisiana / Ship Collision / Pollution
  17. Hurricane Allen
  18. (Commercial: Ayds Diet Plan; Michelin Tires.)
  19. Vlasova
  20. USSR Olympics / Closing
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Egypt-Israel Talks
  3. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  4. Italy / Terrorism
  5. Oil Prices
  6. Iran-US Relations
  7. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Wrangler Clothes.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  9. (Commercial: Xerox 2600 Copier; Krylon Spray Paint; Upcoming Item; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  10. Hurricane Allen
  11. Delinquent Fathers
  12. IRS
  13. California / Garment Ind. and Sweatshop Conditions
  14. Atlanta / Extortion Try
  15. Sports: Golf
  16. Import Controls
  17. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Federal Express; Upcoming Item; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  18. Bolshoi Ballerina
  19. Moscow Olympics
  20. Good Night

August 4, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Tom Jarriel (New York City); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Billy Carter Affair
  3. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Alka-Seltzer.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Demo. Gov. / Anderson / Reagan
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Qume Character Printer and ITT; Total Cereal.)
  8. United States / Iranian Demonstrations / Hostage Crisis
  9. Italy / Terrorism
  10. Israel / Jerusalem
  11. Thailand / Waldheim Visit
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Snack Shapes Crackers; Sanka Coffee; A1 Steak Sauce; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  13. North Carolina / KKK-Nazi Trial
  14. US-USSR Rel. / Child Custody Case
  15. Los Angeles / 1984 Olympics
  16. Moscow Olympics
  17. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Bayer Aspirin; Product 19 Cereal.)
  18. Grand Canyon Burros
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Billy Carter Affair
  3. (Commercial: Cortaid Medicated Lotion; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Demo. Cow.
  5. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Urban League Conference
  7. North Carolina / KKK-Nazi Trial
  8. Hurricane Allen
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Arco Graphite Motor Oil; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  12. US-USSR Rel. / Child Custody Case
  13. Iran Crisis / Demonstrators in US
  14. Italy / Terrorism
  15. US-USSR Rel. / Grain Embargo
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  17. England / Queen Mother's Birthday
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Billy Carter Affair
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grape-Nuts and Grape-Nuts Flakes; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Demo. Cow. / Urban League Cow.
  5. Jordan Shooting / Investigation
  6. Economy
  7. Economy / Int. Rate
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Lanacort Medicated Cream; Wrangler Clothes; Alka-Seltzer.)
  10. Iran Crisis / Demonstrators in US
  11. Vietnam ,` MIAs
  12. Italy / Terrorism
  13. England / Queen Mother's Birthday
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Bayer Aspirin.)
  15. North Carolina / KKK-Nazi Trial
  16. 135-USSR Rel. / Child Custody Case
  17. Hurricane Allen
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Hanes Underwear; Sherwin-Williams Paints.)
  19. Moscow Olympics
  20. Good Night

August 5, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Ted Koppel (Washington, DC) Max Robinson (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Demo. Cow. / Billy Carter Affair
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Anderson
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Sears Paints; Final Net Hair Spray; Corning Sunglasses.)
  7. Iran Crisis / Demonstrators in US
  8. Pennsylvania / Cuban Refugees
  9. Hurricane Allen
  10. (Commercial: Arco Graphite Motor Oil; Total Cereal; Hanes Underwear; Bic Shavers.)
  11. Special Assignment (The People Around Reagan)
  12. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  13. Pryor Interview
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Billy Carter Affair
  3. Billy Carter Affair / Use of Money
  4. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; American Bankers Association)
  5. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Anderson / Kennedy
  6. Economy / Auto Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Hurricane Allen
  10. Pennsylvania / Cuban Refugees
  11. Iran Crisis / Demonstrators in US
  12. France / Terrorism
  13. Japan / Military Strength
  14. Navy / Personnel Shortage
  15. (Commercial: P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant; Tylenol.)
  16. Illinois / Nuclear Plant Employees
  17. US-Saudi Arabia Rel. / Oil
  18. Marriage and Income Tax
  19. San Diego / Mass Divorce
  20. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  21. California / Performers' Strike
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Kennedy / Reagan
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming items; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Preparation H.)
  4. Billy Carter Affair
  5. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave; Midas Mufflers, Shocks and Brakes.)
  8. Hurricane Allen
  9. Iranian Demonstrators / US
  10. Pennsylvania / Cuban Refugees
  11. Massachusetts / Oil Tank Explosion
  12. Egypt-Israel Peace Talks
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Sanka Coffee; Minute Rice.)
  14. Special Segment (A-Bomb Debate)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ayds Appetite Suppressant; Murine Eye Drops; Bufferin.)
  16. California / Performers' Strike
  17. Good Night

August 6, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Dyk (London, England); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC) Max Robinson (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. Billy Carter Affair
  4. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. Hurricane Allen
  6. Berkowitz
  7. Manson
  8. Draft Registration
  9. IRS and Marriage
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Special K Cereal; Sanka Coffee; Midas Mufflers.)
  12. United States / Iranian Demonstrators
  13. London / Iranian Demonstrators / United States Hostages
  14. Bologna Train Station Bombing
  15. Hiroshima Anniversary
  16. Economy: Gold Prices
  17. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Budweiser Beer; Old Spice Cosmetics; Dristan Decongestant.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Harris
  19. Special Assignment (The People Around Reagan)
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Dutch Boy Paints; Minute Maid Orange Juice; Cortaid Medicated Lotion.)
  22. Chrysler / K-Car
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Democratic Convention
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Geritol Supplement; Cortaid Medicated Lotion.)
  4. Billy Carter Affair
  5. Talmadge
  6. Hurricane Allen / (See Later Correction)
  7. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Anacin.)
  8. Chrysler / K-Cars
  9. IRS and Marriage
  10. Heart Attacks / Automated Defibrillator
  11. Midair Collision / Pride
  12. Economy / Trade Deficit
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  15. United States / Iranian Demonstrators
  16. Bologna Train Station / Terrorism
  17. Mideast / Oil and Jerusalem
  18. Zimbabwe
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  20. Campaign `80 / Black Vote
  21. Hurricane Allen / Correction
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter / Democratic Convention / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Night of Play.)
  4. Billy Carter Affair
  5. Economy
  6. Chrysler / K-Cars
  7. Talmadge
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Wrangler Clothes; Corning Sunglasses.)
  9. Hurricane Allen
  10. Nuclear Testing Program / Government Cover-up
  11. MX Missiles and Demo. Platform
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Schweppes Products; Bufferin; Chevrolet Autos.)
  14. Bologna Train Station Bombing
  15. Midair Collision / Pride
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; O.M. Scott and ITT; Cortaid Medicated Lotion.)
  17. New York City and Democratic Convention
  18. Good Night

August 7, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Dyk (London, England); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (New York City)
  2. United States / Iranian Demonstrators / Hostages / Executions
  3. Arab Warning / Oil and Jerusalem
  4. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Monroe Shock Absorbers.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  6. Billy Carter Affair
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Midas Mufflers, Shocks and Brakes; Total Cereal.)
  9. Hurricane Allen
  10. Mauritania / Plane Crash
  11. Zimbabwe / Tekere
  12. France / Bologna Terrorist
  13. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Metamucil Laxative; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  15. Special Assignment (Tie People Around Reagan)
  16. Stock Market Report Ambitions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Murine Eye Drops; Clorets; Sears Auto Supplies.)
  18. New York City / Traffic Jam
  19. London / Blitz Kids
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Allen
  3. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Anderson
  5. Billy Carter Affair
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. United States / Iranian Demonstrators / Hostages
  9. (Commercial: Arco Graphite Motor Oil; Oil of Olay.)
  10. New York City / Traffic Jam
  11. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  12. Wrong Virus Cloned
  13. Mauritania / Plane Crash
  14. Cambodia / Khmer Rouge
  15. (Commercial: Schweppes Products; Special K Cereal.)
  16. Viking I
  17. Record Global Sail
  18. Gossamer Penguin
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Anderson / Muskie
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Bufferin.)
  4. United States / Iranian Demonstrators / Hostages
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Total Cereal; Bayer Aspirin.)
  6. Hurricane Allen
  7. Billy Carter Affair
  8. Economy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Monroe Shock Absorbers; Hartz Pet Collars; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. New York City / Traffic Jam
  12. Israel
  13. Gossamer Penguin
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; American Express Travelers Cheques; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  15. New York City / Democratic Convention
  16. Good Night

August 8, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (New York City) Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Allen
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Clorets.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Bic Shaver; Florida Orange Growers; Cracklin' Bran Cereal.)
  7. General Motors / FTC Suit
  8. Three Mile Island
  9. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  10. Ohio / Judge Sentenced
  11. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Love My Carpet Deodorizer; Sears' Rough Housers Clothing; Century 21 Realty; Pepto-Bismol.)
  13. Iran Crisis / Demonstrators
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Sanka Coffee; Monroe Shocks.)
  16. Texas / Teenager Rodeo
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: P.V.M. Appetite Suppressant; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  4. Hurricane Allen
  5. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  6. Hurricane Allen / Haiti
  7. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Iran Crisis / Demonstrations
  9. Ireland / Hotel Fire
  10. Turkey / Riot Trial
  11. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  12. Three Mile Island
  13. General Motors / FTC
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Economy / Wall Street
  16. Ohio / Judge Sentenced
  17. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Sherwin Williams Paints.)
  18. John F. Kennedy Interview
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) David Brinkley Comment
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Midas Mufflers.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Monroe Shocks; Conoco; Mazola Margarine.)
  7. Hurricane Allen
  8. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; Minute Rice; Ben-Gay.)
  10. Billy Carter Affair
  11. General Motors / FTC Suit
  12. Iranian Demonstrations
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; Love My Carpet Deodorizer; Total Cereal.)
  14. Comment (Democrats)
  15. Campaign `80 / Kennedy and Carter
  16. Good Night

August 9, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Hurricane Allen
  3. Hurricane Allen / Oil Tanker
  4. Hurricane Allen / Oil Rig
  5. (Commercial: Bell System; Lanacort Medicated Creme.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Demo. Conv] Polls
  7. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  8. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention Open Convention
  9. Ruth Carter Stapleton / Mideast Trip
  10. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Counter-Convention
  12. (Commercial: Xerox.)
  13. Iran Crisis
  14. Iran / Washington, DC Demonstrations
  15. (Commercial: Old Spice Aftershave; Clorets.)
  16. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Alaska Delegates
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Hurricane Allen
  3. Hurricane Allen
  4. (Commercial: Xerox Photocopier; Upcoming Item; Hanes Underwear.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Carter
  6. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Kennedy
  7. (Commercial: Xerox; Upcoming Item; Wrangler Jeans.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  9. Campaign `80 / Poll
  10. Campaign `80 / Big City Vote
  11. (Commercial: Total Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  12. Billy Carter Affair
  13. Commonwealth Edison Trial
  14. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Pepto-Bismol; Upcoming Item; Bell System.)
  15. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  16. Good Night

August 10, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  3. Hurricane Allen
  4. Hurricane Allen / Tanker
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Alka-Seltzer.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Demo. Cow.
  7. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Carter
  8. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Kennedy
  9. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea Collar.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention
  11. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Women's Rts.
  12. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Cracklin' Bran Cereal.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Presidential Debates
  14. Campaign `80 / Counter-Convention
  15. Florida / Airline Hijacking
  16. Billy Carter Affair
  17. (Commercial: Xerox Photocopier; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  18. Campaign `80 / Demo. Cow. / New York City
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Allen
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Reagan
  5. (Commercial: Ultra Fine Flair; Xerox 2600 Copier; Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Democratic Convention / Anderson
  7. (Commercial: Lanacort Medicated Creme; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  8. Billy Carter Affair
  9. Hijacking
  10. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Alka-Seltzer; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Democratic Conventions / Bush
  12. Good Night

August 11, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Convention Booth, New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention / F(3)C
  3. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Sears Shoes.)
  4. Democratic Convention / Hugh Carey / Open Convention
  5. Kennedy's Day
  6. Demonstrations / New York City / Democratic Convention
  7. New Fords / Hurricane Allen
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; Bic Shavers; Velamints.)
  10. Hurricane Allen
  11. Drought / Southwest
  12. Nuclear Strategy
  13. Economy / Gold (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Denny's `Burgers; Pennzoil; Century 21; Florida Orange Growers Association)
  15. Billy Carter / Philip Tone
  16. Abscam / Trial
  17. Pac-10 / Bowl Bar
  18. Stock Market Report Adds.
  19. (Commercial: Rolaids; Clorets; J. C. Penney Clothes.)
  20. Good Night
  21. Good Night
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Democratic Convention, New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Democratic Convention / F(3)C
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Democratic Convention / Kennedy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ayds; Murine; Sears Clothes.)
  6. Hurricane Allen
  7. Tone / Billy Carter
  8. Nuclear Strategy / Muskie
  9. Iran / Rajai
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Collar; Royal Oak Charcoal.)
  12. Democratic Convention / Ribicoff
  13. Ribicoff Interview
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; ERA Realtors; Corning Lenses.)
  15. Mini Convention

August 12, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Max Robinson, Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Triscuit Crackers; Dodge 024.)
  4. Democratic Convention / Anderson / Reagan-Bush
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Bayer Aspirin; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. United States Nuclear Strategy
  8. Iran Crisis
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Lowenbrau Beer; Bic Shavers; Sears Clothing.)
  11. Hurricane Allen / Aftermath
  12. Watts Revisited
  13. Vesco-Libyan Eel.
  14. Economy: Gold Prices
  15. (Commercial: Ford Courier Truck; Murine Eye Drops; Century 21 Realty.)
  16. Democratic Convention
  17. Good Night; Coverage of convention tonight and special edition 20/20 announced.
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite and Douglas Edwards (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Democratic Convention
  5. (Commercial: Triscuit Wafers; Olympic Weather Screen Stain and Wood Presidentrvative.)
  6. United States Nuclear Strategy
  7. Iran
  8. Energy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Hurricane Allen / Aftermath
  11. (Commercial: Cortaid Medicated Cream; Tums Antacid.)
  12. America's Cup
  13. Toronto / Stunt
  14. (Commercial: Triumph Tr7, MGB, Triumph Spitfire Autos; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  15. Campaign `80
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Motor Company.)
  4. Democratic Convention / Anderson / Bush
  5. United States Nuclear Strategy
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Savings and Loan Foundation; Sherwin-Williams Paint.)
  7. Democratic Convention
  8. Comment (Democrats vs. Republicans)
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Wrangler Clothes; Glidden Paints; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  11. Abscam / Trials
  12. Football
  13. Penney / Earnings
  14. Toronto / Stunt
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Autos; Mazola Corn Oil; Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Democratic Convention
  17. Good Night

August 13, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Max Robinson, Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Jell-O Pudding; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Reagan-Bush
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints and Stains; Alka-Seltzer; Bic Shavers.)
  7. Saudi Arabia-Israel Bell
  8. Egypt-Romania Talks
  9. Afghanistan
  10. US-USSR Rel. / Child Custody Case
  11. Iran
  12. Hijacking
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: Clorets; Schweppes Products; Hanes Underwear; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Billy Carter Affair / Libyan Bribery Scheme
  16. Abscam / Myers Trial
  17. (Commercial: Velamints Candy; Olympic Weather Screen Stain and Wood Presidentrvative; Pepto-Bismol.)
  18. Democratic Convention
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite and Douglas Edwards (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Minute Maid Orange Juice; American Bankers Association)
  4. Democratic Convention
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Alka-Seltzer.)
  6. Democratic Convention
  7. (Commercial: Clorets; Sears Clothing.)
  8. Hijacking
  9. Euthanasia
  10. Economy / Unemployment
  11. Chrysler / Defects
  12. Auto Sales
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Argentina / Economy
  15. E-West German Summit
  16. US, USSR Naval Power
  17. Vietnam Refugees
  18. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  19. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mazola Corn Oil; Anacin.)
  4. Democratic Convention
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chevrolet Autos; Alka-Seltzer; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Democratic Convention
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Olympic Overcoat Paints; Ben-Gay.)
  9. Massachusetts / Euthanasia Case
  10. Hijacking
  11. US-USSR Rel. / Child Custody Case
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Sherwin-Williams Paints.)
  13. Democratic Convention
  14. Good Night

August 14, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Max Robinson, Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Dristan Decongestant; Century 21 Realty.)
  4. Oswald
  5. Hijackings
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Ford Motor Company.)
  8. Strategic Bomber
  9. Nuclear Arms Talks
  10. Poland / Shipbuilders' Strike
  11. South Korea / Dissident Trial
  12. Iran
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Savings and Loan Foundation; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Democratic Convention / Mondale
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; ERA Realty; Cortaid Medicated Cream.)
  18. Democratic Convention / Delegates
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite, Douglas Edwards (New York City)
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Cortaid Medicated Cream; Tums Antacid.)
  4. Democratic Convention / Anderson / Reagan
  5. (Commercial: Triumph Tr7, MGB, Spitfire Autos; Florida Orange Growers.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Economy Issues / Carter
  7. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. US-USSR Arms Talks
  9. South Korea / Dissidents Trial
  10. Auschwitz / Scrapbook
  11. Oswald
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Schweppes Beverage Products; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  14. Democratic Convention / Entertainment
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley Comment
  2. Democratic Convention
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Motor Company.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Democratic Convention
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer; American Express Travelers Cheques; Cortaid Medicated Cream.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Pepto-Bismol; Ship `N Shore Shirts.)
  9. Billy Carter Affair
  10. Saudi Arabia / Jerusalem Issue
  11. Hijackings
  12. Taiwan-China, PR Rel.
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Chevrolet Autos; Sherwin-Williams Paint.)
  14. Comment (Democrats)
  15. Democratic Convention / Carters
  16. Good Night

August 15, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Max Robinson (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Democratic Convention / Reagan-Bush
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; American Bankers Association)
  4. Economy
  5. Pennsylvania / Flooding
  6. Titanic
  7. Mount Saint Helens
  8. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes; Love My Carpet Deodorizer; Most Cereal.)
  10. Billy Carter
  11. Iran Crisis
  12. Tabatabai Assassination
  13. Iran Crisis
  14. Mideast Peace Talks
  15. Poland / Strikes
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Rust-Oleum Primer; Corning Sunglasses.)
  18. Near-Collisions In Air
  19. Hijackings
  20. Playboy Playmate Killed
  21. (Commercial: Sears Clothing; Midas Mufflers, Brakes, Shocks; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  22. California / Ugly Dog Contest
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1980
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter
  6. (Commercial: Olympic Weather Screen Stain and Wood Presidentrvative; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. Billy Carter Affair
  8. Mount Saint Helens
  9. Pennsylvania / Flooding
  10. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  11. Mideast Peace Talks
  12. South Korea
  13. Hijackings
  14. Brinks Robbery
  15. Titanic
  16. Playmate Murdered
  17. El Salvador
  18. Poland / Strike
  19. India / Religious Riots
  20. Iraq
  21. (Commercial: Love My Carpet Deodorizer; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  22. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Glidden Paints; Sominex Sleeping Aid.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Ayds Appetite Suppressant; Corning Sunglasses; Excedrin P.M.)
  7. Muskie and Administration Relations
  8. Billy Carter Affair
  9. Hijacking
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wrangler Clothes; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  11. Mideast Peace Talks
  12. Tabatabai Assassination
  13. Pennsylvania / Flooding
  14. Playmate Murdered
  15. Titanic
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Sherwin-Williams Paints; Love My Carpet Deodorizer.)
  17. Campaign `80 / Fall Campaign
  18. Demo Convention / Aftermath
  19. Good Night

August 16, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Hijackings / Cuban Refugees
  3. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Pepto-Bismol.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan-Bush
  5. Campaign `80 / Anderson Vice President Selection
  6. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Rust-Oleum.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Carter
  8. Campaign `80 / Kennedy
  9. Single Parent Families
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Poli-Grip.)
  11. Iran / Invasion Plans
  12. London, England / Nightclub Fire
  13. Tokyo, Japan / Explosion
  14. China, PR / Flooding
  15. South Korea
  16. Poland / Strike
  17. Egypt / United States Air Force Plane Crash
  18. Hurricane Bonnie
  19. (Commercial: Clorets; Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes.)
  20. Campaign `80 / Iowa Delegates Democratic Convention
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

August 17, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Hijackings / Cuban Refugees
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dutch Boy Paints; Renault Le Car.)
  4. Poland / Strike
  5. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  6. United States / Fishermen's Plight
  7. Titanic
  8. Monday Headlines (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Xerox; American Bankers Association; Clorets.)
  10. Iran / Invasion Plans
  11. Iran / British Embassy
  12. Campaign `80 / Fall Campaign
  13. Telephone Strike / California / New York
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Sanka Coffee; Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes; Nabisco Snack Shapes Crackers.)
  16. Sports / Baseball / Golf / Tennis
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault Le Car; Olympic Weather Screen Paint.)
  18. France / Balloon Tours
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Hijackings / Cuban Refugees
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Betty Crocker Potatoes.)
  4. Poland / Strike
  5. Middle East / Jerusalem Issue
  6. Iran / British Embassy
  7. (Commercial: Rust-Oleum Paints; Pepto-Bismol.)
  8. O'Hare Airport / Air Traffic Controllers
  9. Stretched Washington, DC-9
  10. Titanic
  11. World Economy
  12. (Commercial: Conoco; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Collar.)
  13. El Salvador
  14. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  15. Mont-St.-Michel
  16. James Egbert Death
  17. Billings, Montana / Bank Robbery
  18. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes.)
  19. Computer Summer Camp
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1980
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. (Commercial: Jell-O Pudding; Upcoming Item; Hanes Underwear.)
  4. Hijackings / Sky Marshals
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Alka-Seltzer; Upcoming Item; Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes.)
  6. Mideast / Jerusalem
  7. OPEC Oil
  8. Oil Blockade / France
  9. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Item; Glidden Paints.)
  10. Brown / Nuclear Strategy
  11. MX Missile System
  12. Campaign `80 / Carter, Reagan, Anderson
  13. OMB
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Wrangler Clothes; Upcoming Item; Atlantic Richfield.)
  15. Prolonging Life
  16. Diabetes
  17. Good Night

August 18, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1980
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  3. Poland / Strike
  4. USSR / Kosygin's Health
  5. Iran / British
  6. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Denny's Restaurants.)
  7. Airport Sec. / Hijackings
  8. Economy: Gold Prices
  9. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Excedrin P.M.; Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes.)
  10. Billy Carter Affair
  11. Tax Cut
  12. Economy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; Total Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Detroit / Census Suit
  16. Ecuador / Earthquake
  17. South Korea / Dissidents
  18. France / Fishermen's Strike
  19. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Lysol Bathroom Cleaner; Pepto-Bismol; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  21. Joe Namath
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. USSR / Kosygin's Health
  4. (Commercial: Radio Shack; Tums Antacid.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter
  6. Cuban Refugees / Disillusionment
  7. Alaska Lands Bill
  8. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Lysol Bathroom Cleanser,)
  9. Detroit / Census Suit
  10. Tax Cut
  11. Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  14. Billy Carter Affair
  15. Libya
  16. Iraq-Syria Relations
  17. (Commercial: Esoterica Medicated Cream; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  18. Flooding
  19. National Enquirer Lawsuits
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Anderson
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Jaguar XJ Series 3; Elmer's Glue.)
  4. Poland / Strike
  5. USSR / Kosygin's Health
  6. Mideast Peace Talks
  7. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  8. Fifth. Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Spray `N Wash; Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes; Atlantic Richfield.)
  10. Billy Carter Affair
  11. Airport Sec. / Hijackings
  12. Panda Cub Dies
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Jell-O Pudding; Lysol Bathroom Cleaner.)
  14. Special Segment (The Libertarians)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.)
  16. Wisconsin / Police Competence
  17. Good Night

August 19, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. (Commercial: Snack Shapes Crackers; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Billy Carter Affair
  5. Abscam Trials / Myers
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Benjamin Moore Paints; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Carter / Reagan
  9. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  10. Iran
  11. (Commercial: Velamints Candy; Betty Crocker Potatoes; Bufferin; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  12. Alaska Lands Bill
  13. Economy
  14. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Unity Buying Service Sweepstakes; Rolaids Antacid.)
  15. Sodium Nitrite
  16. Auto Crash Tests
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict
  4. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Alka-Seltzer.)
  5. Billy Carter Affair
  6. Campaign `80 / Bush-Reagan / Anderson
  7. (Commercial: Arco Graphite Motor Oil; Total Cereal.)
  8. Auto Crash Tests
  9. Sodium Nitrites
  10. Economy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sherwin-Williams Paint; Ayds Appetite Suppressant.)
  13. Alaska Lands Bill
  14. Iceland / Volcano
  15. Cambodia
  16. (Commercial: Triscuits Crackers; Snelling and Snelling Employment Agency.)
  17. NBA and Cocaine
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Super-Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  5. Economy
  6. Campaign `80 / Carter
  7. Economy / Prime Rate
  8. Tax Cut
  9. Billy Carter
  10. Alaska Lands Bill
  11. Sodium Nitrite
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Minute Rice; Ship `N Shore Shirts.)
  14. Campaign `80 / Bush-Reagan
  15. Special Segment (Born-Again Politics)
  16. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Polls
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Atlantic Richfield.)
  18. Auto Crash Tests
  19. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  20. National Anthem
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques; Sherwin-Williams Paint.)
  22. Talking Computer
  23. Good Night

August 20, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Minute Rice.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Bush-Reagan
  5. Brown / Missile Systems
  6. New Bomber
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Bufferin; Betty Crocker Potatoes; Dutch Boy Paint.)
  9. Billy Carter Affair
  10. Ford / Safety Hearings
  11. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Elmer's Glue.)
  12. Saudi Arabia / Plane Accident
  13. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  14. United Nations / Jerusalem
  15. Anne Frank / Father Dies
  16. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Oil of Olay; Most Cereal.)
  17. Amsterdam / Riots
  18. Married Priests / Anglicans / Roman Catholics
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Anderson
  3. Missile Strength
  4. New Bombers
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy
  6. (Commercial: Sherwin-Williams Paint; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  7. Poland / Strikes
  8. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  9. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Atlantic Richfield.)
  10. United Nations / Jerusalem
  11. Billy Carter Affair
  12. Saudi Arabia / Plane Accident
  13. Amsterdam / Riots
  14. (Commercial: Triscuit Crackers; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  15. Ford / Transmissions
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  18. Captive Shark
  19. NBA / Correction
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Bufferin.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  5. United States Nuclear Strategy
  6. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Carter / Kennedy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Conoco; Correctol Laxative; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Tax Cut Plan
  10. Billy Carter Affair
  11. Sears
  12. Captive Shark
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Schweppes Products; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Special Segment (Cambodia's Children)
  15. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Ayds Appetite Suppressant; Conoco.)
  16. Saudi Arabia / Plane Accident
  17. United Nations / Jerusalem Issue
  18. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  19. Married Priests
  20. Good Night

August 21, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy / Bush-Reagan / Anderson
  3. Poland / Strikes
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Clorets.)
  5. Billy Carter Affair
  6. Tax Cut
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Schweppes Products; Radio Shack; Brim Coffee.)
  9. Poland / Strikes
  10. USSR Submarine Fire
  11. Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  12. Zimbabwe / United Nations
  13. California / Terrorism
  14. Iran Crisis
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Ford Futura; Excedrin P.M.; Velamints Candy; Total Cereal.)
  17. Actors' Strike
  18. PCB Processing
  19. Tanker Fire
  20. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: O.M. Scott and ITT; Lowenbrau Beer; Rust-Oleum Primer.)
  22. Richard / Health
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Billy Carter Affair
  3. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy / Reagan / Anderson
  5. (Commercial: Geritol Supplement; Arco Graphite Motor Oil.)
  6. Poland / Strike
  7. Somalia / United States Bases
  8. USSR Submarine Fire
  9. Tanker Fire
  10. PCB Processing
  11. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  12. Tax Cut
  13. Economy / Layoffs
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  16. NBA Players / Correction
  17. Winnie-The-Pooh
  18. Princess Margaret
  19. Actors' Strike
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Billy Carter Affair
  3. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Anacin.)
  4. Poland / Strike
  5. USSR Submarine Fire
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Ship `N Shore Shirts; Correctol Laxative; Krylon Spray Paints.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy / Reagan-Bush
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Excedrin P.M.; Total Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  11. Tanker Fire
  12. US-Japan / Tariff Fight
  13. Tax Cut
  14. Naval Training Center / National Anthem
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Olympic Overcoat; Alka-Seltzer; Hanes Underwear.)
  16. Energy / Iowa Energy 500
  17. Good Night

August 22, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Dyk (London, England); Tom Jarriel (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Taxes
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Budweiser Beer; Lysol Cleaner.)
  4. Billy Carter Affair
  5. Ulmer / Vesco / Justice Department
  6. Myers Trial / Abscam
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Anacin; Betty Crocker Potatoes.)
  9. Catholic Church / Poland
  10. German Summit
  11. Bush / China, PR
  12. Campaign'80/Carter / Teachers / Anderson
  13. (Commercial: Radio Shack Antennas; Triscuit Wafers; Oil of Olay; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Stealth Technique /Defense
  15. Cuba / Hijackings
  16. (Commercial: Excedrin P.M.; Minute Maid Orange Juice; Cortaid.)
  17. Submarine Fire
  18. Fishermen's Strike / France
  19. Shelley Death
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Triscuits Crackers; Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.)
  5. Billy Carter Affair
  6. Campaign `80 / Carter, Kennedy / Reagan
  7. (Commercial: Qume Character Printer and ITT; Lysol Cleaner.)
  8. Poland / Strikes
  9. German Summit
  10. Afghanistan
  11. US-Somalia Relations
  12. Iran / USSR
  13. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Radio Shack.)
  14. PCB
  15. McDonnell / Death
  16. Flooding / West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio
  17. Great White Shark
  18. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Cortaid Medicated Cream.)
  19. United States / For. Tourists
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Tax Cut
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Total Cereal.)
  5. Poland / Strikes
  6. Special Segment (The Polish Squeeze)
  7. German Summit
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Ship `N Shore Shirts; Cortaid Medicated Cream.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Carter / Anderson / Bush-Reagan
  11. Stealth Aircraft
  12. US-Somalia Relations
  13. South Korea
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Elmer's Glue; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  15. Billy Carter Affair
  16. Seberg / FBI
  17. Great White Shark
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Sominex Sleeping Aid; Lysol Cleaner.)
  19. World War I Vet / Purple Heart
  20. Good Night

August 23, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran Crisis
  3. (Commercial: Dap Products; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Poland / Strikes
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Campaign `80 / Reagan and China
  7. (Commercial: Borden Krylon Spray Paint; Grecian Formula 16.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Anderson-Lucey
  9. Campaign `80 / Carter / Debates
  10. Brandstetter Bribery Case
  11. Baseball
  12. Census / Women College Students
  13. USSR / Disabled Sub
  14. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Tums.)
  15. Kidney Patients' Summer Camp
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today

August 24, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Renault Le Car.)
  4. Mideast Conflict / Lebanon / Jerusalem
  5. Campaign `80 / Reagan and China
  6. Campaign `80 / Clark
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Clorets; Xerox.)
  8. Drug Paraphernalia
  9. France / Fishermen's Strike
  10. USSR / Disabled Sub
  11. Train Derailment / Sweden
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Dutch Boy Wall Paint; Minute Rice; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Sports / Golf / Basketball
  15. Tuesday Sports Headlines
  16. (Commercial: Renault Le Car; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  17. Bubble Gum
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1980
  1. Introduction Ed Bradley (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. (Commercial: ITT.)
  4. Mideast Conflict / Lebanon
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Triscuit Wafers; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Debates / Carter
  8. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  9. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  10. Superfund Legislation
  11. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  12. Gloucester Fishing Tourney
  13. Economy / Recession
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Most Cereal; Elmer's Glue All.)
  15. Eton Summer Program
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Jell-O Pudding.)
  4. Israel-Syrian Conflict / Jerusalem Issue
  5. Billy Carter Affair
  6. Campaign `80 / Reagan and China, PR
  7. (Commercial: Anacin; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  8. Iran Crisis / Rescue Attempt Report
  9. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Upcoming Item; Lanacort Medicated Cream.)
  10. Economy
  11. Economy / World Bank
  12. British Columbia / Beer Drought
  13. Chemical Ind. / Campaign Contributions
  14. UNICEF / Chairfrog
  15. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Atlantic Richfield; Upcoming Item; Correctol Laxative.)
  16. California / Air Show
  17. Japan / Dominoes
  18. Good Night

August 25, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan-Bush / Carter-Kennedy
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  4. Poland / Strikes
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Bethlehem Steel / Fine
  7. Auto Sales
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Post Raisin Bran Cereal; Natural Light Beer.)
  10. Abscam Trials
  11. ABC Investigation
  12. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Century 21 Realty; Ford Futura; Geritol Supplement.)
  13. Zimbabwe / United Nations
  14. (Commercial: Final Net Hair Spray; Bufferin; Lysol Spray Deodorizer.)
  15. Campaign `80 / Debates / Anderson-Lucey
  16. America's Cup / Turner
  17. Good Night
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan and China
  3. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Night of Olay.)
  4. Poland / Strikes
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Taylor California Cellars Wines.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Carter-Kennedy / Anderson-Lucey
  8. Bethlehem Steel / Fine
  9. Super 80
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Lysol Deodorizer; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  12. Abscam Trials
  13. United Nations / Zimbabwe
  14. (Commercial: Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Century 21 Realty.)
  15. Jenkins Arrest
  16. Health Care Costs
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Reagan and China, PR / Carter-Kennedy Meeting / Anderson-Lucey
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee; Ship `N Shore Shirts.)
  4. Poland / Strikes
  5. United Nations / Special Session
  6. United Nations / Zimbabwe
  7. Iran Crisis
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Correctol Laxative; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Abscam Trials / Myers
  10. Billy Carter Affair
  11. Super 80
  12. Gulf of Mexico / Gas Well Explosion
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Ex-Lax; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  15. Quebec / Prison Uprising
  16. Chicago / Sears Tower
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ERA Realty; Alka-Seltzer; Sherwin-Williams Paint.)
  18. Massachusetts / Moonies

August 26, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1980
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. (Commercial: Jell-O Pudding; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Debates / Anderson / Reagan
  5. China, PR / Mao
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Hanes Underwear; Spray `N Wash.)
  8. Washington, DC-9, Super 80
  9. New Jersey / Tanker Explosion
  10. Quebec / Prison Takeover
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; American Bankers Association; Bufferin; Drano.)
  13. Iran Crisis
  14. Israel-Netherlands Rel.
  15. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  16. South Africa
  17. Campaign `80 / Carter
  18. Congress / Veto Override
  19. 1980 Census
  20. Economy: Prime Rate
  21. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Lowenbrau Beer.)
  22. Champion / Death
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. Nuclear Arms
  4. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wines; Federal Express.)
  5. Campaign `80 / Debates / Carter / Republican Ads
  6. Cong. Veto
  7. (Commercial: Spray `N Wash; Turns Antacid.)
  8. 1980 Census
  9. Economy / Int. Rate
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Iran Crisis
  13. Quebec / Prison Takeover
  14. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  15. Woodcock / Reagan and Taiwan
  16. Vietnam
  17. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Florida Orange Growers.)
  18. Champion / Death
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Correctol Laxative; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Debates / Republican Ads / Reagan and China, PR
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Ship `N Shore Shirts; Ex-Lax; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Cong. Veto Override
  8. 1980 Census
  9. Billy Carter Affair
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Drano; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Alaska / Secession
  12. Philadelphia / Racial Unrest
  13. Indian Bingo
  14. Smoking
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Ford Motor Company.)
  16. French Riviera / Camping
  17. Good Night

August 27, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  3. (Commercial: Triscuit Crackers; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Poland / Strikes
  5. Special Assignment (Polish Crisis and USSR )
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Century 21 Realty; Alka-Seltzer.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Debates
  9. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Cortaid Medicated Cream; Rolaids Antacid.)
  11. Iran Crisis
  12. Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
  13. Lebanon / United States Ambassador
  14. France / Fishermen's and Truckers' Protest
  15. England / Unemployment
  16. 1500 Meters Record
  17. Nevada / Terrorism
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Velamints Candy; Schweppes Products.)
  20. House / Duck
  21. Idaho / Weeder Geese
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
  4. (Commercial: Turns Antacid; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  5. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  6. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Cortaid Medicated Cream.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter / Debates
  8. Alaska / Gravel Loss
  9. Georgia / Talmadge Win
  10. Economy
  11. England / Unemployment
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Alka-Seltzer.)
  14. Stealth Aircraft Dvt.
  15. South Korea
  16. Lebanon / United States Ambassador
  17. Iran Crisis
  18. (Commercial: Super-Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Bayer Aspirin.)
  19. Mexico / Train Accident
  20. Chicago / Chemical Fire
  21. Georgia / Reporter and Prison Escape
  22. Nevada / Terrorism
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Du Pont Lucite Wall Paint.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Debates
  5. State Department / Palestine
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid Medicated Cream; Whirlpool Corp.; Alka-Seltzer.)
  7. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  8. Hijacking
  9. Quebec / Prison Takeover
  10. Mexico / Train Accident
  11. Draft Registration
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Hickory Farms and Muscular Dystrophy Foundation; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Economy
  15. Carter / Economy Plan
  16. Stealth Program Leaks
  17. 1500 Meters Record
  18. Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
  19. Lebanon / United States Ambassador
  20. South Korea
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ship `N Shore Shirts; Polident Denture Cleaner; Sherwin-Williams Paint.)
  22. Alaska / Secession Sentiments / Gravel
  23. Georgia / Talmadge Win
  24. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  25. Good Night

August 28, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter and Reagan / Anderson / Debates
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; Drano.)
  4. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  5. Quebec / Prison Takeover Ends
  6. Wisconsin / Bremer Notebook
  7. (Commercial: Dutch Boy Paints; Sanka Coffee; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  8. Poland / Strikes
  9. Special Assignment (Poland and USSR )
  10. General Motors
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Lysol Spray Deodorizer; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Pepto-Bismol; Final Net Hairspray.)
  13. Stealth Bomber
  14. Abscam Trial
  15. Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
  16. USSR / Dissident Sentenced
  17. Iran Crisis
  18. (Commercial: AMC Concord; Olympic Overcoat Paints and Stains; Night of Olay.)
  19. United States Tennis Open
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter and Reagan
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Schweppes Products; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  5. Poland / Strikes
  6. USSR / Dissident Sentenced
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Allergy Relief Medicine A.R.M.)
  8. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  9. Philadelphia / Police Shooting
  10. Quebec / Prison Takeover Ends
  11. Italy / Bologna Terrorism
  12. (Commercial: Renault Le Car; Du Pont Lucite Paints.)
  13. Campaign `80 / Anderson / Debates
  14. Energy / Gasoline
  15. Bremer Diary
  16. (Commercial: Garanimal Clothes; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  17. White House / Family Visit
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Campaign `80 / Carter and Reagan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Glidden Paints; Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.)
  4. Economy / Campaign `80 / Carter Plan
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Lysol Spray Deodorizer; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Bufferin.)
  7. Poland / Strikes
  8. Quebec / Prison Takeover Ends
  9. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  10. Levenson / Death
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ship `N Shore Shirts; Du Pont Lucite Paints; Minute Rice.)
  12. Campaign `80 / Debates
  13. Whooping Crane Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hickory Farms and Muscular Dystrophy Foundation; American Express Travelers Cheques; Ben-Gay.)
  15. Chicago / Jazz Festival
  16. Good Night

August 29, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1980
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Unemployment / Drought
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Bufferin.)
  4. Poland / Strikes
  5. USSR / Dissident Trial
  6. Hijacking / Peru
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Velamints Candy.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Debates
  10. Philadelphia / Policeman Chgd.
  11. Nevada / Casino Bomb
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Midas Mufflers, Shocks and Brakes; Grape Nuts Cereal; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Iran Crisis
  15. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Pepto-Bismol; Century 21 Realty.)
  16. Child Star Auditions
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. US-USSR Relations
  4. Peru / Cuban Refugees
  5. US-Iraq Relations
  6. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Sherwin-Williams Paint.)
  7. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  8. Abscam Trial
  9. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Jell-O Pudding.)
  10. Economy
  11. Economy / Federal Pay Incr.
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Renault Le Car; Rust-Oleum Acrylic Coatings.)
  14. Miami / Cuban Students
  15. Cuban Refugees
  16. Malaria
  17. Missouri / Arson
  18. Massachusetts / Racetrack Fire
  19. America's Cup
  20. (Commercial: Sominex Sleeping Aid; Dap Products.)
  21. Iran Crisis
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1980
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Peru / Hijacking
  3. Pennsylvania / Cuban Refugee Riot
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Poland / Strikes
  6. US-USSR Relations
  7. US-Iraq Relations
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Fantastik Cleaner; Whirlpool Washers.)
  10. Iran Crisis
  11. USS Pueblo
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Drano; Atlantic Richfield; Ship `N Shore Shirts.)
  13. Economy
  14. General Motors / Employment
  15. Road Radar
  16. Campaign `80 / Carter / Elec. Lore
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Preparation H.)
  18. America's Cup
  19. France / Fishermen's Blockade
  20. Good Night

August 30, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1980
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1980
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. (Commercial: Glidden Spred Wallpaint; Turns.)
  4. Peru / Hijacking Attempt / Cuban Refugees
  5. Texas / Gas Rig Explosion / Oil Spill
  6. Encephalitis / Mosquitoes / Texas
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  9. Campaign `80 / Mondale / Bush
  10. Abscam Trial
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Elmer's Glue All.)
  12. Jerusalem / Archaeological Study
  13. China, PR Parliament
  14. Iran Crisis
  15. (Commercial: Polident; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  16. Hambletonian Horse Race
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. (Commercial: Lanacort Medicated Creme; Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash.)
  4. Abscam Trial
  5. Helen Hagnes Murder
  6. Guts of Mexico / Gas Rig Explosion
  7. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance; Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  8. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  9. Campaign `80 / Bush
  10. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  11. Campaign `80 / Ford
  12. Campaign `80 / Hoover Institution
  13. (Commercial: Atlantic Richfield Company; Glidden Spred Wallpaint; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  14. China, PR
  15. Iran Crisis
  16. Peru / Hijacking Attempt
  17. (Commercial: ITT; Correctol; Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip.)
  18. Nevada / Harvey's Casino Bombing
  19. Good Night

August 31, 1980

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1980
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Poland Strikes
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Clorets.)
  4. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  5. Campaign `80 / Carter / Reagan
  6. Campaign `80 / Debates
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault Le Car; Fasteeth; Xerox.)
  8. Iran Crisis
  9. Libya / Kadhafi
  10. Mideast / Linowitz Trip
  11. Great Britain / Papal Visit
  12. English Channel / Parachute Crossing
  13. Upcoming Item
  14. (Commercial: Minute Rice; Sanka Coffee; Post Grape-Nuts; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  15. Sports / Tennis / Baseball / Football
  16. Tuesday Headlines (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Lite Beer; Renault Le Car.)
  18. Bluegrass College Degree
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1980
  1. Introduction Charles Osgood (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strikes
  3. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Qume Printer and ITT.)
  4. Poland / Strikes
  5. Iran Crisis
  6. Mideast / Linowitz Trip
  7. Great Britain / Papal Visit
  8. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  9. Campaign `80 / Anderson
  10. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Kellogg's Most Cereal.)
  11. Campaign `80 / Carter
  12. Campaign `80 / Reagan
  13. Palm Springs, California / Fires
  14. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  15. George Foreman
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1980
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland / Strike Ends
  3. (Commercial: Post Grape-Nuts Cereal; Upcoming Item; Elmer's Glue.)
  4. Economy / Carter Plan
  5. Economy / Anderson, Indiana
  6. Economy / Dogs
  7. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Glidden Paint; Upcoming Item; Hanes Underwear.)
  8. Body Scanners
  9. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Owens Corning Fiberglass; Upcoming Item; Final Net.)
  10. Campaign `80 / Reagan / Carter
  11. Peru Hijack / Hostage Return
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Jell-O Pudding; Upcoming Item; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  13. Working Mother
  14. Good Night

Specials

• August 04, 1980 - ABC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:01:00]
• August 04, 1980 - ABC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Analysis) [21:01:00 - 21:08:20]
• August 04, 1980 - CBS Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference [20:00:00 - 21:14:40]
• August 04, 1980 - NBC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:01:00]
• August 04, 1980 - NBC Special - Jimmy Carter Press Conference (Analysis) [21:01:00 - 21:08:20]
• August 09, 1980 - NBC Special - Decision '80: Preview of The Democratic National Convention [21:00:00 - 21:58:50]
• August 10, 1980 - ABC Special - The '80 Vote: Preview 1980 Democratic National Convention [21:26:30 - 21:59:00]
• August 10, 1980 - CBS Special - 60 Minutes [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]
• August 10, 1980 - CBS Special - Campaign '80 [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [ - ]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [15:00:00 - 15:30:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [16:00:00 - 16:10:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [17:30:00 - 17:50:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [19:00:00 - 19:30:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - 20/20 [19:30:40 - 20:04:20]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [20:30:00 - 21:00:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - National Democratic Convention [22:00:00 - 22:44:00]
• August 11, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:15:00 - 23:37:00]
• August 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [17:29:50 - 18:00:50]
• August 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [17:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• August 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [18:00:10 - 19:00:20]
• August 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [18:59:30 - 20:00:20]
• August 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [19:59:30 - 21:00:40]
• August 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [20:59:40 - 22:00:50]
• August 11, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [22:00:00 - 23:00:00]
• August 11, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [15:00:00 - 16:00:50]
• August 11, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [15:59:30 - 16:56:50]
• August 11, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [18:21:20 - 19:00:20]
• August 11, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [18:59:30 - 20:00:20]
• August 11, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [19:59:30 - 21:00:40]
• August 11, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:59:30 - 22:00:40]
• August 11, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [21:59:40 - 22:59:50]
• August 11, 1980 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: A Conversation with Senator Kennedy [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [ - ]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 08:58:20]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - 20/20 [19:00:00 - 19:27:30]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [19:27:00 - 20:28:00]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:28:00 - 20:47:00]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - 20/20 [20:49:00 - 21:19:00]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [21:22:00 - 22:18:00]
• August 12, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:49:00 - 23:11:00]
• August 12, 1980 - CBS Special - Tuesday Morning [06:00:00 - 06:58:30]
• August 12, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [19:00:00 - 22:33:00]
• August 12, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [19:00:10 - 20:00:50]
• August 12, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [19:59:30 - 21:00:40]
• August 12, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [20:59:40 - 22:00:40]
• August 12, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [21:59:30 - 22:33:50]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Today: Democratic Convention [07:00:00 - 08:00:00]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Today: Democratic Convention [08:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [11:00:10 - 11:01:10]]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [13:00:00 - 13:01:10]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [14:00:00 - 14:01:10]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [15:00:00 - 15:56:50]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [18:30:00 - 19:00:50]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [18:59:30 - 20:00:30]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [19:59:30 - 21:00:40]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:59:30 - 21:57:00]
• August 12, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [22:30:00 - 22:57:00]
• August 12, 1980 - PBS Special - Sevaried, Salisbury, Reasoner: Three American Reporters [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [ - ]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America - Democratic Convention [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - 20/20 - Democratic Convention [19:00:00 - 20:11:00]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [19:41:00 - 19:54:30]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [19:47:00 - 19:54:40]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:14:00 - 21:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [23:00:00 - 23:49:20]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Wednesday Morning [06:00:00 - 07:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [07:00:00 - 12:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [08:30:40 - 08:37:40]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [19:00:00 - 20:00:30]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [19:59:30 - 21:00:50]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [20:59:40 - 22:00:50]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [21:59:30 - 23:01:00]
• August 13, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [22:59:30 - 24:00:50]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Today: Democratic Convention [07:00:00 - 08:58:30]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [15:00:00 - 15:26:40]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [18:30:00 - 19:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [22:00:00 - 23:00:00]
• August 13, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [23:00:00 - 23:58:30]
• August 14, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - ABC Special - 20/20 [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:00:00 - 23:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - ABC Special - Democratic National Convention [22:00:00 - 23:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:44:00 - 24:09:00]
• August 14, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [ - ]
• August 14, 1980 - CBS Special - Thursday Morning [06:00:00 - 07:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [19:00:00 - 20:00:30]
• August 14, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [20:00:00 - 21:00:30]
• August 14, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [20:59:30 - 22:00:40]
• August 14, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [21:59:30 - 23:00:50]
• August 14, 1980 - CBS Special - Democratic National Convention [22:59:40 - 23:35:10]
• August 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Today Show [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [18:30:00 - 19:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [22:00:00 - 23:00:50]
• August 14, 1980 - NBC Special - Democratic National Convention [23:00:00 - 23:23:20]
• August 15, 1980 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• August 15, 1980 - CBS Special - Friday Morning [06:00:00 - 07:00:00]
• August 15, 1980 - NBC Special - Today: Democratic Convention [07:00:00 - 08:58:30]
• August 15, 1980 - NBC Special - The Migrants 1980 [21:00:00 - 21:58:50]
• August 20, 1980 - CBS Special - The Baby Makers [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 21, 1980 - ABC Special - Billy Carter Statement Before Senate Committee [09:11:30 - 09:39:00]
• August 21, 1980 - ABC Special - Billy Carter Testimony Before Senate Committee [11:26:30 - 11:43:10]
• August 21, 1980 - ABC Special - The Killing Ground: An Update [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• August 26, 1980 - NBC Special - Today (John Anderson Interview) [07:00:00 - 08:00:00]
• August 27, 1980 - CBS Special - Miami: The Trial That Sparked The Riots [09:00:00 - 10:00:00]

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