October 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  3. Kuwait / Iranian Raid
  4. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Buick Riviera.)
  5. Budget and Tax Cuts
  6. Banks and Savings Insts.
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Wang Laboratories; Ben. Moore Paint.)
  9. Egypt-Libya Conflict
  10. Lebanon / Terrorism
  11. Econ: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Mazola Margarine; Cadillac; Intellivision Intelligent Television.)
  13. Peoples' Temple / Layton Trial
  14. Kansas City / Hyatt Regency
  15. Microsurgery
  16. Garland's Slippers
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Regina Electrikbroom.]
  18. China, PR / Space Program
  19. East-West Spy Swap
  20. Italy / Chess Championship
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale / Iranian Raid
  3. Lebanon / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Pontiac Bonneville; FTD.)
  5. Voting Rights Act
  6. Budget Cuts
  7. Deferred Spending
  8. Economy / All-Savers Certificates
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. US-USSR Relations / Grain
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  13. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  14. (Commercial: Buick Le Sabre; Di-Gel.)
  15. North Carolina / Hell's Angels
  16. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  17. Space Exploration
  18. Missouri / Hyatt Regency
  19. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  20. Government Gifts / Auction
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mazola Margarine; Pontiac Bonneville.)
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; IBM Displaywriter; American Gas Association)
  7. Iran / Exile Government
  8. Lebanon / Terrorist Bombing
  9. E.-West Germany / Spy Swap
  10. US-USSR Relations / Grain
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Peter Paul's Almond Joy and Mounds; FTD; Campbell's Soup.)
  12. Tax Cuts
  13. All-Savers Certificates
  14. Kansas City / Hyatt Regency
  15. Cancer Treatment
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Benjamin Moore Paint; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  17. Garland's Slippers
  18. Good Night

October 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Weapons Decisions
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  5. Poland
  6. Iran
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac; ITT; General Tires.)
  9. Economy / Unemployment
  10. Public Hospitals
  11. Switzerland / Espionage
  12. E.-West Germany / Spy Swap
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; IBM Displaywriter; FTD; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  15. Special Assignment (Nuclear Power)
  16. Golden / Death
  17. (Commercial: Intellivision Intelligent Television; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Weapons Decision
  3. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Oil of Olay.)
  4. MX Missile
  5. B-1 Bomber
  6. Economy / Unemployment
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: IBM Datamaster; Campbell's Soup.)
  9. Poland
  10. Iran
  11. Afghanistan
  12. International Olympic Committee (IOC) / Women
  13. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Pontiac.)
  14. Government Subsidies
  15. Near-Miss
  16. Worcester County Jail
  17. Golden / Death
  18. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Mazola Margarine.)
  19. Dick Tracy
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Weapons Decisions
  3. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Amway Products.)
  4. MX System
  5. B-1 Bomber
  6. MX Missile / Nevada
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; IBM Datamaster; General Motors.)
  9. Poland
  10. US-Saudi Arabia Relations
  11. Lebanon / Bombing Aftermath
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  13. Economy / Unemployment
  14. Japan / Foreign Trade
  15. Atlanta / Elec.
  16. Golden / Death
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Sentry Insurance; Pontiac.)
  18. Shark Attacks
  19. Good Night

October 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Weapons Decisions
  3. Florida / Military Exercise
  4. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  5. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. (Commercial: Zenith System 3; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  8. Navy Hospital
  9. New Orleans / Public Hospital
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Campbell's Soups.)
  12. Haitian Refugees
  13. Scott / Death
  14. Prince Charles
  15. (Commercial: Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles; Federal Express.)
  16. Tennis / Davis Cup
  17. Baseball and Football
  18. Europe / American Football
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Northern Ireland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Campbell's Soup.)
  4. Weapons Decision
  5. Poll
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Black and Decker Workmate; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  7. Michigan / Budget Cuts
  8. Voting Rights Act
  9. Canada / Banks
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item, Ben-Gay; General Tires and Service; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  11. Poland
  12. Lebanon
  13. Iran
  14. Prince Charles
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Displaywriter; Connecticut General Insurance Company; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  16. Once and Future Candidates
  17. Good Night

October 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Oswald Exhumation
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac Bonneville; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Reagan's Weapons Decision / Democrats
  5. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Grape-Nuts; IBM Data Master; Renault Le Car.)
  7. Poland
  8. Pope
  9. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  10. Chess Championship
  11. (Commercial: Rolaids; General Motors; Oil of Olay; Connecticut General Insurance.)
  12. Sports: Football / Baseball
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; World News "Tonight.")
  14. Dick Tracy
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (Washington, DC)
  2. MX and B-1
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  4. (Commercial: Canon A-1 Camera; Polident.)
  5. Oswald / Exhumation
  6. Pope
  7. France / Jews
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  9. Reagan and Democrats
  10. Environment / Poll
  11. Atlantic City / Water Pollution
  12. (Commercial: Mannington Floors; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  13. Northern Ireland
  14. Poland
  15. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Campbell's Soups.)
  16. Chess Tournament
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

October 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. MX Missile System
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  4. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Pontiac Grand Prix.)
  5. London / Playboy Casinos
  6. Poland
  7. Iran
  8. Tampa / Plane Incident
  9. Sears-Coldwell Merger
  10. Economy / Prime
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; General Motors; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  13. Supreme Court
  14. Wallenberg
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD; Rolaids; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Oil of Olay.)
  17. Birth Defects Study
  18. Special Assignment (Nursing Shortage)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A.1. Steak Sauce; Maytag Washers and Dishwashers; Total.)
  20. Rodeo Clowns
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Weapons Decisions
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  4. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Campbell's Soups.)
  5. Supreme Court
  6. Abortion
  7. Tax Cuts
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Playtex 18-Hour Bras and Girdles; Sambo's.)
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. CIA
  12. Cancun Summit / Third World Economy
  13. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Connecticut General Insurance.)
  14. Auto Sales
  15. Stolen Autos
  16. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  17. Gumballs
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. MX Missile System
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  4. Israel-Saudi Arabia Relations
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oil of Olay; Chrysler.)
  6. Supreme Court
  7. Abortion
  8. Tax Incentives and Volunteerism
  9. Voting Rights Act
  10. Economy / Prime
  11. Auto Sales
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Sentry Insurance; Spray `N Wash.)
  14. France / Economy
  15. Poland
  16. DeLorean
  17. Iran
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Valvoline Motor Oil; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  19. California / Senate Race
  20. Chicago / Program For Aged
  21. Japanese Ind. and Sexual Impotence
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Electra Park Ave.; Almaden Wine; Polident.)
  23. Baseball
  24. Good Night

October 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1981
  1. Sadat Assassination
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (Cairo, Egypt); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Sadat Assassination
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Cadillac.)
  5. Sadat Assassination
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Connecticut General Insurance; Buick Le Sabre.)
  8. Sadat Assassination
  9. Economy: Gold Price
  10. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Pontiac; Conoco; Kellogg's Cereals.)
  11. Washington / Train Derailment
  12. Atlanta / Mayoral Election
  13. Lindbergh Kidnapping
  14. Baseball
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Ford Granada; J. C. Penney Plain Pocket Pants.)
  16. Sadat Assassination
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1981
  1. Sadat Assassination
  2. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  3. Sadat Assassination
  4. (Commercial: Cadillac; Total Cereal.)
  5. Sadat Assassination
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Conoco; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  8. Sadat Assassination
  9. Sadat Assassination
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  12. Sadat Assassination
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1981
  1. Sadat Assassination
  2. Intro John Chancellor (New York City)
  3. Sadat Assassination
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mercedes Benz; Almaden Wine.)
  5. Sadat Assassination
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Sentry Insurance; Chrysler.)
  7. Sadat Assassination
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Roman Meal Bread; Amway Products.)
  9. Sadat Assassination
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac; Campbell's Soups; Poulan Chain Saw.)
  12. Sadat Assassination
  13. Good Night

October 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Cairo, Egypt); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Sadat Assassination
  3. (PBS Announcements On Sadat Assassination.)
  4. Sadat Assassination / AWACS<U>
  5. Economy: Gold Price
  6. (PBS Announcement On Hearing Aid Dogs.)
  7. Sadat Assassination
  8. (Upcoming Items; PBS Announcement On Hearing Aid Dogs.)
  9. Military Budget
  10. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike / Aftermath
  11. Airlines / Fare War
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Upcoming Item; PBS News and Sports Announcement.)
  14. Hockey
  15. Top Item Recapped
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Sadat Assassination
  3. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Pontiac Grand Prix.)
  4. Sadat Assassination
  5. Poland
  6. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  7. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  8. Economy
  9. Soc. Legis.
  10. Military Budget
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: FTD; Cadillac Cimarron.)
  13. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  14. White Collar Crime
  15. 1984 Convention / Television Coverage
  16. (Commercial: Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  17. Sadat Assassination
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Sadat Assassination
  3. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; Zenith System 3 Television.)
  4. Sadat Assassination
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Roman Meal Bread; Almaden Wine.)
  7. Economy / Interest Rates
  8. Flight Delays
  9. Atlanta / Mayoral Race
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  11. Special Segment (Crime and Letters)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Anacin; Chrysler.)
  13. Sadat Assassination
  14. Good Night

October 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Cairo, Egypt); Barbara Walters (Cairo, Egypt); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; MasterCard II.)
  4. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  5. AWACS Sale
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Regal; TDK Cassettes; Anacin.)
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Indy 500
  10. Baseball
  11. Poland
  12. Economy / Prime
  13. (Commercial: Canon NP12O Copier; Spray `N Wash; Cadillac; FTD.)
  14. Special Assignment (Nursing Shortage)
  15. Carter / Post Suit
  16. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Roman Meal Bread; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  17. Top Item Recapped (Film of Carter,, Nixon and Ford Meeting Nancy and Ronald Reagan Shown.)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Pontiac Bonneville; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Nuclear Waste
  5. Military and Drugs
  6. Carter / Post Suit
  7. (Commercial: Cadillac; Cotylenol Cold Med.)
  8. Earthquake Predictions
  9. Project Elf
  10. Economy / Prime
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  13. Indy 500
  14. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; MasterCard II.)
  15. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Buick Regal.)
  4. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath /AWACS
  5. Weapons Decisions
  6. Project Elf
  7. Carter / Post Suit
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Sominex Sleep Aid; Chrysler.)
  9. Nuclear Power
  10. Indy 500
  11. Sears-Dean Witter Reynolds
  12. Economy / Prime
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals; Almaden Wine; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  15. Poland
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz; Campbell's Soup; MasterCard II.)
  18. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  19. Good Night

October 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1981
  1. Sadat / Funeral
  2. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Cairo, Egypt); Barbara Walters (Cairo, Egypt); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Sadat / Funeral
  4. Kadhafi Interview
  5. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Buick Regal.)
  6. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath / Mubarak Interview
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Libby's Lite Fruits; Regina Electrikbroom; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  9. Iran
  10. Rome / Terrorism
  11. World Chess Championship
  12. Food Stamps
  13. Economy / Prices / Loan
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Exxon Office Systems; General Tires; Sambo's; FTD.)
  16. Air Traffic Study
  17. Comet-Sun Collision
  18. Nobel Prizes / Med.
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Cereals; Pontiac; McCulloch Chain Saws.)
  20. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Sadat / Funeral / Assassination Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Pontiac Grand Prix; Tums.)
  4. AWACS Sale
  5. Rome / Terrorism
  6. Poland
  7. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Economy / Prices
  9. Holocaust Trial
  10. (Commercial: General Motors; Brim Coffee.)
  11. Shroud of Turin
  12. Comet-Sun Collision
  13. Nobel Prizes / Med.
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: General Tires; FTD.)
  16. McDuffie Case / Aftermath
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC)
  2. Egypt
  3. Sadat / Assassination Plot
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter; Total Cereal.)
  5. AWACS Sale
  6. MX Missiles / Problems
  7. Comet-Sun Collision
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway; Whirlpool Washers; d-CON Mouse Poison.)
  9. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  10. Air Safety
  11. Midway / Drugs
  12. Food Stamps
  13. Crop Report
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Canon Ae-1 Cameras; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Minwax.)
  16. Nobel Prizes
  17. Holocaust / World War II
  18. McDuffie Case / Veverka
  19. Chess
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Campbell's Soups; Zenith System 3 Televisions; Vicks Formula 44D.)
  21. Egypt
  22. Good Night

October 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1981
  1. Sadat / Funeral
  2. Introduction Bob Schieffer (Washington, DC)
  3. Sadat / Funeral
  4. (Commercial: Pontiac; Ben-Gay.)
  5. England / Terrorism
  6. West Germany / Anti-US Demonstration
  7. China-Taiwan / Anniversary
  8. (Commercial: General Tires; Sanka Coffee.)
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. ERA / Now Convention
  11. Haitian Refugees
  12. Erosion
  13. Voyager II
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; Federal Express.)
  15. Sadat Assassination Aftermath
  16. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Campbell's Soup.)
  17. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Sadat / Funeral
  3. AWACS Sale
  4. Nixon / Mideast Tour
  5. Mideast Sec.
  6. Reagan / Assassination Plot
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac; Libby Lite Fruits.)
  8. West Germany / Anti-War Demonstration
  9. London / Terrorism
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. Chicago / Budget Cuts
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Campbell Soup; Sentry Insurance; General Motors.)
  13. China, PR-Taiwan Anniversary
  14. Shroud of Turin
  15. Pennsylvania / Name Change
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Canon NP120 Copier; Michelin Tires.)
  17. Sadat Funeral
  18. Good Night

October 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Egypt / Assassination Attempt
  3. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Xerox; Pontiac Bonneville.)
  5. Libya / Sudan Incursions
  6. Nixon / Saudi Visit
  7. Carter-Ford Rel.
  8. Moscow / Embassy Incident
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Michelin Tires.)
  10. Air Travel
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; A.1. Steak Sauce; Brim Coffee; McCulloch Chain Saw.)
  12. Sports: Baseball / Ryan / Football
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac Grand Prix; Xerox; "Hooray For Hollywood.")
  14. Yorktown Reenactment
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

October 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Cairo, Egypt); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Sudan-Libya Conflict
  3. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  5. US-PLO Rel.
  6. Carter
  7. Mideast / Habib
  8. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; General Tires; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  11. Special Assignment (Iran: Underground Railroad)
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A.1. Steak Sauce; Federal Express; Poulan Chain Saws; Florida Orange Growers.)
  14. ERA
  15. Med. / Glasses For The Blind
  16. Med. / Depression Test
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Eveready Batteries; Rolaids.)
  18. Unicorn Hunt
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / United States Policy
  3. Arafat / Japan Visit
  4. Nixon / Mideast Tour
  5. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  6. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  7. Mideast / USSR -US Relations
  8. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Libya / North Africa Campaign
  10. Dominican Republic / Bush
  11. (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; Connecticut General Insurance.)
  12. Strip Mining and Agriculture
  13. ERA
  14. Med. / Glasses For Blind
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: General Tires; Brim Coffee.)
  17. Angel Island / Chinese Immigrants
  18. Chinese Discovery of America
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  3. Mideast / United States Policy
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Campbell's Soups; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  5. Arafat / Japan Visit
  6. Mideast / United States Policy
  7. Carter / Washington, DC Visit
  8. Dominican Republic / Bush Tour
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; American Gas Association; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  10. Jaycees / Sex Discrimination
  11. ERA
  12. Cong. Redistricting
  13. Economy / Regan
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Geritol; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  16. Tennessee / Nichopoulos Trial
  17. Mormons
  18. DeLorean
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A.1. Steak Sauce; Du Pont; Almaden Wine.)
  20. Veterans Administration Volunteer
  21. Good Night

October 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1981
  1. Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Carter / Washington, DC Visit
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath / Sudan-Libya Conflict
  5. Nixon / Jordan Visit
  6. Arafat / Japan Visit
  7. Postal Rates
  8. Nobel Prizes / Economics
  9. Economy / Prime
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic Throat Med.; MasterCard II; Roman Meal Bread.)
  12. Memphis / Nichopoulos Trial
  13. Animal Experiments
  14. Texas / Flooding
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stanley Garage Door Opener; Kellogg's Cereals; Ford Mustang; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  17. Juan Carlos
  18. Schmidt / Health
  19. Poland
  20. Pope
  21. Panda
  22. Special Assignment (Computers)
  23. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance; Stouffer's Frozen Pizza; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  3. Nixon / Mideast Trip
  4. (Commercial: Cadillac Cimarron; Campbell's Soup.)
  5. Carter / Washington, DC Visit
  6. Juan Carlos / Washington, DC Visit
  7. Poland
  8. Schmidt / Health
  9. (Commercial: MasterCard II; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Atkinson / Party Switch
  11. Nobel Prize / Economics
  12. University High School
  13. Economy / Prime
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Spray `N Wash.)
  16. Philadelphia / Teachers' Strike
  17. Supreme Court / Integration / Religious Schools
  18. Texas-Oklahoma / Flooding
  19. USS Nimitz Accident / Aftermath
  20. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  21. (Commercial: Canon NP120 Copier; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  22. Cartier Watches
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

October 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Anacin.)
  4. Mideast / United States Policy
  5. Egypt / Mubarak
  6. Sudan
  7. Nixon / Mideast Tour
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Paul Masson Wines; Oldsmobile; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  10. Child-Proof Bottles
  11. Hyatt Regency Disaster / Aftermath
  12. Ltv-Grumman Merger
  13. Chrysler
  14. Economy / Auto Sales
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Regina Electrikbroom; Gen. Tires; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Csx Corp.)
  17. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  18. Chinese Submarine
  19. Poland
  20. Texas-Oklahoma / Flooding
  21. Baseball
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; General Motors; Roman Meal Bread.)
  23. Recumbent Bicycle
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. Nixon / Mideast Tour
  4. Sudan-Libya Conflict / Egypt
  5. (Commercial: General Motors; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  6. House Subcommittee / Executive Privilege
  7. Drunk Driving
  8. Budget Cuts
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; Campbell's Soup.)
  11. Poland
  12. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  13. (Commercial: Canon A-1 Camera; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  14. Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
  15. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  16. Monument Controversy
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Paul Masson Wines.)
  4. US-Egypt Relations / Sudan
  5. Egypt / Mubarak
  6. Nixon / Mideast Trip
  7. Mideast / Palestinian Issue
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Eveready Batteries; Aqua Velva After Shave.)
  9. Hostage Compensation
  10. Iran
  11. Freedom of Information Act
  12. Post and Carter
  13. Atkinson / Party Switch
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Campbell's Soup; Remington Micro-Screen Electric Shaver; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  15. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  16. Texas / Flooding
  17. Metoclopramide
  18. Wall Street
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Almaden Wine; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Office Systems.)
  21. Football
  22. Good Night

October 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Mideast / United States Presence
  5. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  6. AWACS Sale
  7. Weinberger / European Tour
  8. Economy / Prime
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Delta 88; A.1. Steak Sauce; Chloraseptic Throat Med.)
  11. Federal Employees Pay
  12. Budget Cuts
  13. Peanut and Sugar Price Supports
  14. Poland
  15. Nobel Prizes / Literature
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tums; Michelin Tires; Silhouette Romances; Prepcort Itching Med.)
  18. United States Politics / Party Switches
  19. Freedom of Information Act
  20. Moon Indictment
  21. Abbott
  22. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; MasterCard II; Oil of Olay.)
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. Egypt-US Relations / AWACS
  4. Amin
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  6. Moon Indictment
  7. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Riunite Wine.)
  8. Social Security
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. Timber Sale Contracts
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  13. EPA
  14. US-Canada Rel. / Air Pollution
  15. Poland
  16. Nobel Prizes / Literature
  17. (Commercial: Canon Ae-1 Camera; Prepcort Itching Med.)
  18. Michigan / School Closing
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale / Reagan
  3. US-Egypt Relations
  4. AWACS Sale / Reagan
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Roman Meal Bread.)
  6. Moon Indictment
  7. Biological Warfare
  8. Freedom of Information Act
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mercedes Benz; High Point Coffee.)
  11. Poland
  12. Arafat / Asian Tour
  13. Japan / California Medfly
  14. Moon Indictment
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Gen. Tires; MasterCard II.)
  16. Mount Saint Helens
  17. Economy / Auto Sales
  18. Airlines / Smoking
  19. Budget Cuts / Social Security / EPA
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Eveready Batteries; Almaden; Cimarron Cadillac.)
  21. Marin County
  22. Good Night

October 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1981
  1. Dayan / Death
  2. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  3. Libya-Sudan Conflict
  4. Dayan / Death
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; General Tires.)
  6. AWACS Sale
  7. Economy / Industrial Production / Tobin
  8. Air Fare War
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Sinex Nasal Spray; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  11. Savings Accounts
  12. Social Security
  13. Gubernatorial Races / New Jersey and Virginia
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP12O Copier; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Stanley Weatherproofing.)
  16. Espionage / Helmich
  17. Florida / Everglades
  18. Los Alamos / Radiation Leak
  19. Japan / Mine Disaster
  20. Turkey / Government Crackdown
  21. Lacomte / Death
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheats Cereal; TDK Cassettes; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  23. Yorktown Anniversary
  24. Top Items Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Industrial Production
  3. Banking Regulations
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; General Tires.)
  6. Dayan / Death
  7. Israel / Wagner
  8. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus; Regina Electrikbroom and K Mart.)
  9. Police Brutality
  10. Espionage / Helmich
  11. Carter / Washington, DC Visit
  12. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereals; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  13. Japan / Coal Mining Disaster
  14. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  15. African Food Shortage
  16. (Commercial: Canon Ae-1 Camera; Oil of Olay.)
  17. Texas-Oklahoma / Flooding
  18. Yorktown Celebration
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Industrial Production
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Preparation H; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  4. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  5. Dayan / Death
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  7. Espionage / Helmich
  8. Busing / Administration Intervention
  9. Watt
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; Amway Products; Libby's Lite Fruits.)
  12. Japan / Mining Disaster
  13. Poland
  14. England / Thatcher
  15. Battle of Yorktown
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Black and Decker Workmate; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  17. Baseball / Nettles-Jackson Clash
  18. Good Night

October 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. Dayan / Funeral
  4. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Federal Express.)
  5. Baltimore / Democrats
  6. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Tums.)
  7. England / Terrorism
  8. Colombia / Terrorism
  9. Bush / Latin America Tour
  10. Greece / Elec.
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Grape-Nuts.)
  12. Vietnam Veterans
  13. War Vets.
  14. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Shaver; Gas-X.)
  15. Yorktown
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Paul Masson Wine.)
  4. AWACS Sale
  5. Budget Cuts
  6. Social Security
  7. Volunteerism
  8. Baltimore / Democrats
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires and Service; Eveready Batteries; Ben-Gay.)
  10. Veterans Administrationt.
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Canon Ae-1 Camera; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  12. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  13. Arab Americans
  14. England / Terrorism
  15. Japan / Mine Disaster
  16. Polovchak
  17. Mr. Spock
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Campbell's Soup; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  19. Yorktown
  20. Good Night

October 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Weinberger / European Trip
  4. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  5. Greece / Elections
  6. Battle of Yorktown / Reagan-Mitterrand Meeting
  7. Economy / Recession
  8. Marriage Rates
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Paul Masson Wine; Michelin Tires; Connecticut General Insurance; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  10. Dayan / Funeral
  11. Egypt / Government Crackdown / AWACS
  12. US-Libya Relations
  13. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Rolaids; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; General Tires.)
  14. Sports: Baseball / Golf / Football
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A.1. Steak Sauce; Dristan; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Broadway
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1981
  1. Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Baseball
  3. Poland
  4. Greece / Elec.
  5. Spain / Anti-NATO Protest
  6. Weinberger / Europe Tour
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Xerox.)
  8. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  9. Reagan-Mitterrand Meeting / Yorktown
  10. Cancun Summit
  11. England / Terrorism
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Minwax Wood Finish; Pepto-Bismol; Mazda RX-7.)
  13. Dayan / Funeral
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; A.1. Steak Sauce; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  15. Economy / Recession
  16. Baseball
  17. Marriage
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Libby's Lite Fruits; Freedent Chewing Gum; Campbell's Soup.)
  19. Vietnam War Art
  20. Good Night

October 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Recession / Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Kellogg's Cereals.)
  4. Greece / New Government
  5. Europe / Nuclear Deployment
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Taster's Choice Coffee; Silhouette Romances.)
  8. Hinckley
  9. Watt / Petition Drive
  10. Diet Pills
  11. Presley / Nichopoulos
  12. Home Video Recorders
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Canon NP210 Copier; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  15. Poland
  16. Nobel Prizes / Physics and Chemistry
  17. Muncey / Death
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tums; Regina Electrikbroom; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  19. Yorktown
  20. Baseball
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Yorktown
  3. Greece
  4. Poland
  5. (Commercial: Canon A-1 Camera; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  6. Watt
  7. AWACS Sale
  8. (Commercial: General Motors; Prepcort.)
  9. Atlanta Slayings
  10. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  11. Video Recorders
  12. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food; Gen. Tires.)
  13. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  14. Libya / United States Arms
  15. Nobel Prizes / Physics and Chemistry
  16. Economy / Housing
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Free N' Soft Softener; Gas-X.)
  19. Baseball
  20. Fish Names
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Yorktown
  3. Cancun Summit
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; The Hartford Insurance)
  5. Poland
  6. Greece
  7. Nixon / Mideast Tour
  8. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  9. Sudan
  10. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; 3M V-Seal Weather Strip; Chloraseptic.)
  11. Economy / Housing / Recession
  12. Watt
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Sinex Nasal Spray; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  15. Airline Industry
  16. Presley / Nichopoulos
  17. Nobel Prizes / Physics and Chemistry
  18. Baseball
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; A.1. Steak Sauce; The Hartford Insurance)
  20. Football / Faust
  21. Good Night

October 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations
  3. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Roman Meal Bread.)
  5. Budget
  6. Economy / Gasohol
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Connecticut Gen. Insurance; Mazola Margarine.)
  9. AWACS Sale
  10. Cancun Summit
  11. Special Assignment (Anti-Nuclear Movement)
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Du Pont Chemicals; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  14. Poland
  15. Terrorism / Belgium / European Jews
  16. Arafat-Brezhnev Meeting
  17. OPEC
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Total Cereal; Michelin Tires.)
  19. Hinckley
  20. Brady / Health
  21. Michigan / Treasure Case
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Schweitzer
  3. Europe / Nuclear Deployment
  4. Arafat-Brezhnev Meeting
  5. Belgium / Terrorist Bombing
  6. Poland
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  8. OPEC
  9. Gasohol
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Hinckley
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Economy
  14. Excise Taxes
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Riunite Wine.)
  17. Cancun Summit
  18. (Commercial: General Tires and Service; Maalox and Maalox Plus.)
  19. Mother-In-Law Day
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Schweitzer
  3. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  5. Poland
  6. Arafat-Brezhnev Meeting
  7. Belgium / Terrorism
  8. Greece
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mercedes Benz; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; American Gas Association)
  11. Economy
  12. Tobacco and Alcohol Taxes
  13. Air Traffic Controllers
  14. Hinckley
  15. Yorktown Sec.
  16. Cancun Summit
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Amway Products; Roman Meal Bread.)
  18. Special Segment (Rich vs. Poor)
  19. (Commercial: Geritol; Freedent Chewing Gum; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  20. Arc De Triomphe
  21. Good Night

October 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Cancun, Mexico); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Cancun Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear War
  4. Weinberger / NATO Meeting
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; Maytag Washers.)
  6. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  7. Weather Underground
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Paul Masson Wine; 3M V-Seal Weather Strip; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  11. AWACS Sale
  12. Poland
  13. Chopin Express
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Oil of Olay; Sentry Insurance; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  16. Economy
  17. Tobacco Lobby
  18. Television Violence
  19. (Commercial: Chloraseptic Throat Med.; General Tires; Preparation H.)
  20. Cancun Summit
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Weather Underground
  3. (Commercial: General Tires and Service; Paul Masson Wine.)
  4. Economy
  5. AWACS Sale
  6. Tobacco Subsidies
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories; Brim Coffee.)
  9. Cancun Summit
  10. US-Europe Rel. / Nuclear Fears
  11. NATO Meeting
  12. Poland
  13. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus; Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food.)
  14. Moon / Indictment
  15. Television Violence
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  17. Arthritis and Radiation
  18. Nebraska / Kawasaki Program
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear Issue
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Office Systems; Riunite Wine.)
  4. Weather Underground
  5. Taxes
  6. Economy / Recession
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Regina Electrikbroom; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  9. Cancun Summit
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Total Cereal; Sentry Insurance.)
  11. Poland
  12. AWACS
  13. Tobacco Subsidies
  14. Television Violence
  15. Arthritis and Radiation
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Ae-1 Camera; Du Pont Chemicals; Roman Meal Bread.)
  17. Mississippi / Reading Program
  18. Good Night

October 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Cancun, Mexico); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Patco / Decertification
  3. Moon
  4. Weather Underground
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  6. Cancun Summit
  7. Chicago / Bomb Scare
  8. Philadelphia / Bomb Scare
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Valvoline Motor Oil; Chloraseptic Throat Med.; Sentry Insurance.)
  11. Federal Debt
  12. Budget Cuts
  13. Economy / Auto Sales
  14. Bartering
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Final Net Hair Spray; d-CON Mouse Prufe.)
  17. AWACS Sale
  18. Poland
  19. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear War
  20. Cancun Summit
  21. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Conoco; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  22. Top Items Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Recession
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. Patco / Decertification
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks.)
  7. Cancun Summit
  8. Third World Arms Purchases
  9. China, PR-US Relations / Taiwan
  10. Illegal Aliens
  11. (Commercial: Stouffer's French Bread Pizza; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  12. Flu
  13. Conference On Aging
  14. United States / Terrorism
  15. (Commercial: Prepcort Hemorrhoid Medication; General Motors.)
  16. Moon / Indictment
  17. Wilson / Libyan Connection
  18. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  19. Oklahoma / County Scandal
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Cancun Summit
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Wang Laboratories; Roman Meal Bread.)
  4. Patco / Decertification
  5. Catca
  6. Illegal Aliens
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. Federal Debt
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Poulan Chain Saw; Preparation H; Mercedes Benz.)
  11. Moon / Indictment
  12. Massachusetts / Factory Explosion
  13. Homer Painting
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sentry Insurance; Buc Wheats Cereal; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  15. AWACS Sale
  16. Conference On Aging
  17. Bush-Mondale Rel.
  18. England / Politics
  19. Mideast / Chad
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; A.1. Steak Sauce; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  21. Funeral Costs
  22. Good Night

October 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Cancun, Mexico); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Terrorism / Weather Underground
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal; Ford Fs Truck.)
  4. AWACS Sale
  5. AWACS Sale / Cancun Summit
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Colony Wines; ERA Realty.)
  8. Economy / CPI
  9. Auto Safety / Restraint Systems
  10. Auto Sales
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Sun Giant Almonds; Oil of Olay.)
  13. US-Libya Relations
  14. Poland / US-USSR Relations
  15. Sadat Assassination / Aftermath
  16. Iran / Executions
  17. England / Pol. Alliance
  18. California / Earthquakes
  19. World Series
  20. Special Assignment (Television For Deaf)
  21. Massachusetts / Mercy Killing
  22. Michigan / Abortion
  23. Interferon
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Free N' Soft; American Gas Association; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  25. Carter and Post
  26. Boston Symphony
  27. George Washington Bridge
  28. Top Item Recapped
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1981
  1. Economy / CPI
  2. Auto Sales
  3. Auto Safety / Restraint Systems
  4. Hazardous Waste Sites
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  7. Poland
  8. Libyan-Chad Conflict / US
  9. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Zenith System 3 Television.)
  10. Terrorism / Weather Underground
  11. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Tums.)
  12. AWACS Sale
  13. Cancun Summit / AWACS
  14. Haiti-Dominican Republic / Economy
  15. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Campbell's Soup.)
  16. Terrorism / Black Panther
  17. California / Earthquakes
  18. Massachusetts / Mercy Killing
  19. New York City Marathon
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. AWACS Sale
  4. Cancun Summit
  5. England / Pol. Alliance
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Michelin Tires.)
  7. Terrorism / Weather Underground
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Amway Products; Valvoline Motor Oil; Silhouette Romances.)
  10. Economy / CPI
  11. Auto Safety / Restraint Systems
  12. Hazardous Waste Sites
  13. Carter and Post
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Arthritis Pain Formula; ITT.)
  15. Special Segment (Hungary 25 Years Later)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires and Service; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay.)
  17. Picasso / Spain
  18. Good Night

October 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. United States / Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  4. AWACS Sale
  5. Cancun Summit
  6. (Commercial: General Motors; Vicks' Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  7. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Protests
  8. Poland
  9. (Commercial: Free N' Soft; Conoco.)
  10. Nebraska / Church School
  11. AFL-CIO / Houston Drive
  12. Carter and Post
  13. New Jersey / Apartment House Fire
  14. Daylight Savings Time
  15. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  16. George Washington Bridge
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale / Cancun Summit
  3. Cancun Summit
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Canon NP12O Copier.)
  5. Poland
  6. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Protests
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua Velva After Shave; Connecticut Gen. Insurance; Ben-Gay.)
  8. New Jersey / Apartment House Fire
  9. United States / Terrorism
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Timex Quartz Watches; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  11. Stockman / Taxes
  12. Budget Cuts and American Indian
  13. Amtrak
  14. Carter and Post
  15. Michigan / Budget Cuts
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Office Systems; Paul Masson Wine; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  17. Cancun Summit
  18. Daylight Savings Time
  19. Good Night

October 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

October 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Haitian Refugees
  3. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinishing Products; Gen. Tires.)
  4. AWACS Sale
  5. Poland
  6. USSR -Romania Rel. / Missiles
  7. Hostage Suit
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; A.1. Steak Sauce; Stanley Workshop Organizer.)
  10. United States / Terrorism
  11. Securities and Exchange Commission and Kuwait / Stock Sales
  12. Dollar Sheets
  13. Tax Increases
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Office Systems; Sentry Insurance; McCulloch Chain Saws; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  16. Mideast / Peace Talks
  17. London / Terrorism
  18. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  19. Special Assignment (Vitamin Pills)
  20. Head / Death
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance Company; Arthritis Pain Formula; Goodyear.)
  22. World Series
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. Senate Survey
  4. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus; Conoco.)
  5. London / Terrorism
  6. Lebanon / Terrorism
  7. Poland
  8. USSR -Romania Relations
  9. US-USSR Relations
  10. Haitian Refugees
  11. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; General Tires.)
  12. World Series
  13. Securities and Exchange Commission / Stock Purchases
  14. FTC
  15. Money Sheets
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Atlanta / Mayoral Race
  19. Presley / Nichopoulos
  20. Head / Death
  21. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Sominex Sleep Aid.)
  22. AFL-CIO Convention
  23. Battle of The Bulge
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. Tax Increases
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Correctol Laxative; The Hartford Insurance Company.)
  5. Poland
  6. Rabb / Libya
  7. London / Terrorism
  8. Hostage Suit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Eveready Batteries; A.1. Steak Sauce; Sentry Insurance.)
  10. Haitian Refugees
  11. Hinckley
  12. FTC
  13. Ad Claim
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Geritol; Black and Decker Workmate; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  16. Nuclear Plants / Diablo Canyon
  17. Nebraska / Kawasaki
  18. Computers
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires and Service; Rolaids; The Hartford Insurance Company.)
  20. World Series / Steinbrenner
  21. Good Night

October 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Connecticut General Insurance.)
  4. CPI / Revised
  5. Poland-US Relations / Food Aid
  6. Brezhnev / Mideast
  7. Finland / Kekkonen Resignation
  8. United Nations Secretary Gen.
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP210 Copier; Free N' Soft; General Tires.)
  11. United States / Terrorism
  12. CIA
  13. Special Assignment (CIA and Libya)
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; Eveready Batteries; TDK Cassettes; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  16. Philadelphia / Teachers' Strike
  17. Michigan / Schools
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A.1. Steak Sauce; ERA Realty; Ecologizer Ca90 Air Treatment Systems.)
  19. Steinbrenner / World Series
  20. London / Terrorism
  21. Prince and Princess of Wales
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food.)
  4. United States / Terrorism
  5. CIA
  6. (Commercial: Csx Corp.; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  7. Patco
  8. Gubernatorial Races / Virginia and New Jersey
  9. Hammer
  10. CPI / Revision
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: General Tires and Service; Dentu-Cream Denture Cleanser.)
  13. Poland
  14. Hungary: 25 Years Later
  15. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; J.C. Penney Clothes.)
  16. Durant / Death
  17. California / Indian Burial Sites
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. CIA
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Ex-Lax.)
  5. United States / Terrorism
  6. Haitian Refugees
  7. United Nations Secretary Gen.
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; 3M V-Seal Weather Strip; High Point Coffee.)
  9. Killer Satellite
  10. High Tech Spies
  11. Poland
  12. Prince and Princess of Wales
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; General Motors; Prepcort Itching Med.)
  15. Economy
  16. Michigan / Schools
  17. Stockman / Budget
  18. Virginia / Gubernatorial Race
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mr. Coffee Coffee Filters and Coffeemaker; Libby's Lite Fruits; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  20. Handicapped / Cordova Child
  21. Good Night

October 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; The Hartford Insurance)
  4. Poland
  5. Warsaw Pact
  6. Sweden / USSR Sub
  7. United States Intelligence / B-52 / B-1
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Oil of Olay; Riunite Wine.)
  10. Labor Corruption
  11. Arkansas / Novice Pilot
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Sentry Insurance; A.1. Steak Sauce; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  13. Special Assignment (CIA and Nicaragua)
  14. Patco
  15. Ford
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Hartford Insurance Company; Poulan Chain Saw; Libby Lite Fruits.)
  18. Bengal Tiger
  19. Rubik's Cube
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; General Tires and Service.)
  4. Sweden / USSR Sub
  5. Poland
  6. (Commercial: Conoco; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  7. Inderal
  8. Coffee Beans / Blood
  9. House / Outside Income
  10. School Lunch
  11. Ford
  12. Conrail
  13. Budget Deficit
  14. Balance of Trade
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Preparation H.)
  17. United States / Terrorism
  18. (Commercial: Canon NP210 Copier; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  19. Atlanta / Mayoral Race
  20. Rubik's Cube
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Wheat Thins; Sentry Insurance.)
  4. AWACS Sale
  5. Budget Deficit
  6. Balance of Trade
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Silhouette Romances; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  9. CIA
  10. Atlanta / Mayoral Race
  11. Ford
  12. Patco
  13. Inderal
  14. Bicycle Trip
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheats Cereal; Ecologizer Ca90 Air Treatment Systems; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  16. Special Segment (OPEC)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Eveready Batteries; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  18. Poland
  19. Prince and Princess of Wales
  20. Good Night

October 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC);
  2. OPEC
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Free N' Soft.)
  4. Mideast / AWACS and Camp David
  5. Sweden / USSR Sub
  6. Jamaica-Cuba Relations
  7. Econ: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Valvoline Motor Oil; Florida Orange Growers; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  9. Economy / Prime / All Savers
  10. Chrysler
  11. Economy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Simmons Beauty Rest Mattresses.)
  14. Inderal
  15. Special Assignment (Tombigbee Project)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; 3M V-Seal Weather Strips; Chloraseptic; Eveready Batteries.)
  17. Baseball / Phillies
  18. Baseball / World Series
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Economy / Productivity
  4. OPEC
  5. Auto Sales
  6. Economy / Prime
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Riunite Wine.)
  9. Administration Shakeup
  10. AWACS Sale
  11. Sweden / USSR Sub
  12. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  13. United States / Terrorism
  14. World Series
  15. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  16. Jamaica-Cuba Relations
  17. Libya-Chad Conflict
  18. Poland
  19. Europe / United States Nuclear Weapons
  20. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  21. False Fire Alarms
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. OPEC
  3. Economy
  4. Chrysler
  5. Economy
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Florida Orange Growers; Du Pont.)
  7. AWACS Sale
  8. MX Missile
  9. Poll / Defense Spending
  10. Administration / Cabinet
  11. China, PR-US
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Ae-1 Camera; American Gas Association; Oil of Olay.)
  13. Sweden / USSR Sub
  14. Europe / Nuclear War
  15. Pennsylvania Prison Takeover
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Zenith Video Recorders; Preparation H; Gen. Tires.)
  18. Special Segment (Jamaica)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Workmate; Sentry Insurance; Aqua Velva After Shave.)
  20. World Series
  21. Good Night

October 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Sweden / USSR Sub
  3. Poland
  4. (Commercial: Conoco; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  5. Economy / Housing
  6. Economy / Discount Rate
  7. Budget
  8. Reagans
  9. Mobil-Marathon Oil
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic Throat Med.; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  12. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  13. United States / Terrorism
  14. Special Assignment (Terrorism in US)
  15. Nicaragua / Hijacking
  16. Colorado / B-52 Crash
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ERA Realty; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; General Motors; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  19. Chad
  20. Mideast / Arafat
  21. China, PR / World Population Conference
  22. USSR / Venus Probe
  23. Space Shuttle
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Sentry Insurance; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  25. National Cutting Horse Championship
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Discount Rate
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Economy / Int. Rate
  5. Economy / Oil
  6. Mobil-Marathon
  7. Economy / Housing
  8. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  9. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  10. United States / Terrorism
  11. Colorado / B-52 Crash
  12. FTC and Used Cars
  13. Reagans
  14. California Senate Race / Reagan
  15. CIA
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Beauty Rest Mattresses.)
  18. Sweden / USSR Sub
  19. Poland
  20. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  21. US-Canada / Bus. Rel.
  22. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  23. Texas / Daniel Trial
  24. (Commercial: Conoco; Ecologizer California-90 Air Treatment Systems.)
  25. Idaho / Rabbits
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Economy / Budget
  3. Economy / Oil
  4. Trade Deficit
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  6. Poland
  7. Sweden / USSR Sub
  8. France / Film
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Chrysler Lebaron; Ex-Lax.)
  10. California Senate Race / Reagan
  11. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  12. DEA
  13. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: ITT; Amway Products; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  17. New Jersey / Gubernatorial Race
  18. Colorado / B-52 Crash
  19. AWACS Sale
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  21. Football / Northwestern
  22. Good Night

October 31, 1981

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1981
  1. Introduction Phil Jones (New York City)
  2. Sweden / USSR Sub
  3. Ship Dedications / Naval Build-Up
  4. Government Research / Whale
  5. (Commercial: Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Correctol Laxative.)
  6. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  7. California / Rehabilitation Center
  8. New York / Train Derailment
  9. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; General Tires.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. NASA
  12. Michigan / Schools
  13. FAA
  14. Postal Rates
  15. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  16. Nuclear War / Brezhnev
  17. Moscow / Rock Opera
  18. Hostage Release / Iran
  19. Human Rights
  20. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  21. Liddy and Leary
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Taxes
  3. B-1 Bomber
  4. Ship Dedications / Naval Build-Up
  5. Sweden / USSR Sub
  6. Poll / US-USSR Rel.
  7. Brezhnev / Nuclear War
  8. (Commercial: Cuna Mutual Insurance Corp.; Michelin Tires.)
  9. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  10. California / Brush Fires
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP210 Copier; Ben-Gay; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  13. Michigan / School Fins.
  14. Municipal Bonds
  15. Postage Rate
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Bell System; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  17. Poland
  18. Herpes
  19. Football
  20. Rent-A-Witch
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires and Service; Chloraseptic Throat Med., Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Office Systems.)
  22. Handicapped Actress
  23. Good Night

Specials

• October 01, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• October 01, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:34:10 - 13:37:20]
• October 01, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Confrence (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• October 01, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Confrence (Analysis) [13:34:00 - 13:37:00]
• October 01, 1981 - NBC Special - Ronald Reagan Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:36:30]
• October 02, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:10 - 13:01:10]
• October 02, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:11:30 - 13:13:20]
• October 02, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:10]
• October 02, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:11:30 - 13:14:30]
• October 02, 1981 - NBC Special - Ronald Reagan Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:25:30]
• October 02, 1981 - PBS Special - Ben Wattenberg at Large [08:30:20 - 08:58:10]
• October 05, 1981 - CBS Special - Weapons For The Future: Questions For Now [23:00:00 - 23:35:20]
• October 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [07:50:20 - 08:58:30]
• October 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [09:40:20 - 11:01:00]
• October 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [10:59:30 - 12:00:50]
• October 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [11:59:30 - 13:01:00]
• October 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [12:59:30 - 13:58:20]
• October 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline (re: Sadat) [23:06:50 - 24:19:10]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [07:52:20 - 08:52:00]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [08:52:20 - 09:52:00]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [09:52:00 - 10:52:00]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [10:52:00 - 11:52:00]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [11:52:00 - 12:52:00]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [12:52:00 - 13:52:00]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [13:48:00 - 14:00:00]
• October 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Anwar Sadat [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [07:53:00 - 08:52:00]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [08:50:00 - 09:10:50]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [09:30:10 - 10:09:10]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [10:06:00 - 11:00:00]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [11:00:00 - 12:00:00]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [12:00:00 - 13:00:00]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Anwar Sadat Assassination [13:00:00 - 14:09:00]
• October 06, 1981 - NBC Special - The World After Sadat [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• October 07, 1981 - ABC Special - Haig Press Conference (re: Sadat) [10:33:20 - 11:14:40]
• October 07, 1981 - CBS Special - Haig Press Conference [10:33:00 - 11:13:40]
• October 08, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:02:20 - 23:29:00]
• October 08, 1981 - CBS Special - Egypt's Next President [23:00:00 - 23:30:00]
• October 10, 1981 - ABC Special - Sadat Funeral [04:00:00 - 05:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - ABC Special - Sadat Funeral [05:00:00 - 06:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - ABC Special - Sadat Funeral [06:00:00 - 07:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - ABC Special - The Funeral of Anwar Sadat [11:00:00 - 11:28:50]
• October 10, 1981 - CBS Special - The Funeral of Anwar Sadat [04:00:00 - 05:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - CBS Special - The Funeral of Anwar Sadat [05:00:00 - 06:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - CBS Special - The Funeral of Anwar Sadat [06:00:00 - 07:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - CBS Special - The Funeral of Anwar Sadat [12:30:10 - 13:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:36:30]
• October 10, 1981 - NBC Special - A Farewell to Sadat [04:00:00 - 05:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - NBC Special - A Farewell to Sadat [05:00:00 - 06:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - NBC Special - A Farewell to Sadat [06:00:00 - 06:42:00]
• October 10, 1981 - NBC Special - A Farewell to Sadat [11:30:00 - 12:00:00]
• October 10, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• October 10, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:33:50 - 13:35:50]
• October 14, 1981 - ABC Special - Viewpoint [23:03:30 - 24:33:40]
• October 18, 1981 - ABC Special - CloseUp: Wounds From Within [18:00:00 - 18:58:00]
• October 28, 1981 - ABC Special - Update re: AWACS Vote [16:30:10 - 16:33:00]
• October 28, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [24:02:30 - 24:32:30]
• October 28, 1981 - CBS Special - The AWACS Vote [23:00:00 - 23:18:30]
• October 28, 1981 - NBC Special - Bulletin re: AWACS Vote [16:16:30 - 16:19:10]
• October 28, 1981 - NBC Special - The AWACS Vote: Reagan Wins [22:30:10 - 22:55:30]

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