November 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

November 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Economy / Talks
  3. Gas / Decontrol
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; General Motors.)
  5. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan
  6. Hussein / United States Visit
  7. Egypt
  8. Brezhnev / Arms Talks
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; General Tires; Chloraseptic Throat Med.; Conoco.)
  10. Oklahoma / Bribery Investigation
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Sweden / USSR Sub
  13. (Commercial: Free N' Soft; Maxwell House Coffee; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  14. Football
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires and Service; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  16. Hostage Seizure
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 1, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for November 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Reaganomics
  3. Natural Gas Decontrol
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System; IBM Personal Computer.)
  5. Mideast / Hussein / Saudi Peace Plan
  6. Egypt
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda RX-7; Black and Decker Workmate; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  8. California / Prop. 13
  9. Social Security
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Timex Watches; Libby's Lite Fruits; Sentry Insurance.)
  11. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  12. Sweden / USSR Sub
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Eveready Batteries; Xerox.)
  15. Small Towns / Death and Growth
  16. Good Night

November 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Hussein Visit / Saudi Peace Plan
  3. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Gold Medal Flour.)
  4. Sweden / USSR Sub
  5. Poland
  6. England / British Leyland Strike
  7. Economy / Prime Rate
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Conoco.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Space Exploration / Venus
  12. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  13. Hudson / Health
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Sentry Insurance; Eveready Batteries; Colony Wine.)
  16. US-Libya Rel.
  17. Special Assignment (Surviving Freedom)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Ford Mustang; Anacin.)
  19. Bear Wrestling
  20. ABC / Washington, DC Center
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan / Hussein Visit
  3. US-Libya Rel.
  4. (Commercial: Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  5. Sweden / USSR Sub
  6. (Commercial: Preparation H; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. United States Terrorism / Rosahn
  9. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  10. (Commercial: Gas-X; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  11. Reagan / Senate Race
  12. Washington / Nuclear Power
  13. Tennessee / Nuclear Power Plant
  14. Supreme Court / Food Stamps
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  17. Poland
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan / Hussein Visit
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gold Medal Flour; The Hartford Insurance)
  4. Sweden / USSR Sub
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. US-Libya Rel.
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Prepcort Hemorrhoid Medication; Chrysler Lebaron Series; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  9. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  10. Supreme Court / Deaf Students / Death Penalty
  11. Reagan / California Senate Race
  12. Economy / Prime
  13. Economy / Food
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Gallo Wines.)
  15. Special Segment (Canadian Constitution)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Hartford Insurance; Du Pont; Buick Le Sabre.)
  17. Saving The Farm
  18. Good Night

November 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Kennedy Space Center, Florida)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Dristan; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  4. Haig-White House Relations
  5. Reagan-Hussein Meeting / Mideast Peace Plans
  6. Saudi Arabia / Carrington
  7. Libya-Chad Relations
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Libby's Lite Fruits.)
  10. Cancer Cures
  11. Nuclear Plants / Diablo Canyon
  12. Beech Aircraft
  13. Michigan / Public Schools
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Savin Copiers; Buc Wheats Cereal; ERA Realty; Buick Electra Park Ave.)
  16. Sweden / USSR Sub
  17. British Leyland Contract
  18. Poland
  19. Hungary
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; 3M V-Seal Weather Strip; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  21. Special Assignment (Space Shuttle)
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Cape Canaveral, Florida); Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Haig-White House Relations
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems.)
  7. Hussein-Reagan Meetings
  8. Satellite Sale
  9. Israel / Amp. To US
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  11. Mideast / Rapid Deployment Force
  12. Sweden / USSR Sub
  13. Poland
  14. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Preparation H.)
  15. Nuclear Plants / Diablo Canyon
  16. Weather Underground / Boudin
  17. Draft Registration
  18. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 3, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Cape Canaveral, Florida); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Haig-White House Rift
  5. Union Corruption
  6. Cody
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment System; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  9. Poland
  10. Mideast / Peace Plans
  11. Jordan-Reagan Meeting
  12. Draft Registration
  13. Cancer
  14. Agent Orange
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Amway Prods; Sentry Insurance.)
  16. Special Segment (The Hostages)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Sharp Microwave Oven; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Good Night

November 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Kennedy Space Center, Florida)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. USSR / Space Exploration
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; The Hartford Insurance)
  5. Poland
  6. Sweden / USSR Sub
  7. Libya / Chad Pullout
  8. Iranian Hostage Incident
  9. Libyan Assassination Plot
  10. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Geritol; Canon NP210 Copier.)
  12. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  13. Pension Fraud
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Eveready Batteries; Sentry Insurance; Oldsmobile Omega; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  15. Haig
  16. Economy Plan
  17. Tennessee / Tombigbee Project
  18. Auto Sales
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Hartford Insurance; Florida Orange Growers; Buick Riviera.)
  21. Turkey
  22. England / Parliament
  23. New Jersey / Governors Race
  24. Virginia / Robb
  25. Mayoral Races
  26. Hays
  27. Texas / Johnson Farm
  28. Top Item Recapped
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Cape Canaveral, Florida); Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Limited Nuclear Warfare / Haig
  5. Satellite Sales / Arab Nations
  6. Sweden / USSR Sub
  7. Poland
  8. Israel / Riots
  9. Hussein
  10. Iran
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  12. Federal Drug Program
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Gubernatorial Races / New Jersey and Virginia
  16. Referendums
  17. Mayoral Races
  18. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  19. Heart Bypass Surgery
  20. Presley / Nichopoulos
  21. Presley
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 4, 1981
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (Cape Canaveral, Florida) Roger Mudd (New York City)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Florida Orange Growers; Buick Skylark.)
  5. Gubernatorial Races / New Jersey and Virginia
  6. Rockefeller and Brown / Referendums
  7. Washington / Nuclear Power
  8. Texas / Johnsons
  9. Tax Increas.
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Duration Nasal Spray; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  11. Poland
  12. Haig
  13. Satellite System / Arab Nations
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Csx Corp.; Freedent Chewing Gum; Oil of Olay.)
  16. Sweden / USSR Sub
  17. Libya-Chad Rel.
  18. Canada / Constitution
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Century 21 Realty; Libby's Lite Fruits.)
  20. Presley / Nichopoulos Trial
  21. Good Night

November 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. White House / Internal Squabbles
  3. Sweden / USSR Sub
  4. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Du Pont.)
  5. Latin America / United States Policy
  6. US-Cuba Relations
  7. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan
  8. Poland
  9. Poland
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; McCulloch Chain Saw; Buick Regal.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Hurricane Katrina
  14. Boston Release
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wang Laboratories; Sominex Sleep Aid; ERA Realty; Total Cereal.)
  16. Steel Industry
  17. Budget
  18. Economy / Prime
  19. Special Assignment (Bond Market)
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  22. England / Royal Pregnancy
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. White House Conflicts / Nuclear Strategy
  3. Sweden / USSR Sub
  4. Jordan / USSR Arms
  5. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  6. Runaway Children
  7. California / Freeway Killer
  8. Boston / Release
  9. Economy / Prime
  10. Steel Industry
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  13. Alcohol / Labels
  14. Duck Stamps
  15. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems.)
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. Crib Deaths
  18. Hostage Incident
  19. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Buick Skylark.)
  20. Royal Pregnancy
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 5, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. White House / Internal Conflicts
  3. NATO Contingency Plan
  4. Central American / United States Forces
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sentry Insurance; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Sweden / USSR Sub
  8. England / Royal Pregnancy
  9. Canada / Constitution
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Savin Copiers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; 3M V-Seal Weatherstrip.)
  11. Economy / Prime / Bank Merger
  12. Budget
  13. Abortion
  14. New Jersey / Gubernatorial Race
  15. Boston / Released
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Whirlpool Washers; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  18. Cardinal Cody
  19. New York City / Disco Raid
  20. Massachusetts / Fire
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Gallo Wines.)
  22. Urban Coyotes
  23. Good Night

November 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 6, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Unemployment / Budget
  3. Consumer Debt
  4. (Commercial: Wheat Thins Crackers; Buick Le Sabre.)
  5. Sweden / USSR Sub
  6. Voting Rights Act
  7. Brady
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Extra Strength Bufferin; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. Milwaukee / Police
  12. Boston
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Eveready Batteries; Prepcort; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. Chess Championship
  17. USSR / Bribery
  18. New Jersey / Governor's Race
  19. Interferon
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Maytag; American Gas Association)
  21. Indian Burial Site
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 6, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment / Budget
  3. Minnesota / Iron Ind.
  4. Economy / S&L Accounts
  5. Michigan / Suicide
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Sanka Coffee.)
  8. Sweden / USSR Sub
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins; General Motors.)
  11. Voting Rights Act
  12. United States / Terrorism
  13. Motorcycle / Correction
  14. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  15. Saudi-USSR Relations
  16. CIA / Wilson and Terpil
  17. Brady
  18. Daniels / Death
  19. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; United States Postal Service Stamp Collection.)
  20. Turkey Market
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Unemployment / Budget
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Extra Strength Bufferin; Amway Products.)
  4. Sweden / USSR Sub
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. Hussein
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Remington Air Purifier; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Voting Rights Act
  11. Haig / Lord Carrington
  12. Boston
  13. Economy / S&L
  14. Fdic (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) / Correction
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon A-I Camera; Century 21 Realty; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  16. Special Segment (Europe's Nuclear Fear)
  17. (Commercial: Visa Card and Travelers Cheques; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems.)
  18. Skidmore's Secret
  19. Good Night

November 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 7, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Xerox; Goodyear.)
  4. USSR / Revolution Anniversary
  5. Limited Nuclear War / Rogers
  6. Operation Bright Star
  7. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  8. Haitian Funerals
  9. Oregon / Lead Poisoning
  10. (Commercial: Canon Ae-1 Camera; Federal Express.)
  11. New Jersey / Governor's Race
  12. Connecticut / Senate Race
  13. Sex Discrimination
  14. Cancer
  15. Building Climbs
  16. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Conoco.)
  17. Football / Northwestern
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Wheat Thins.)
  4. USSR / Revolution Anniversary
  5. Limited Nuclear War / Rogers
  6. Arms Talks
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Duration Nasal Spray; Timex Watches; Ben-Gay.)
  8. Economy
  9. Tobacco Subsidies
  10. Virginia Gov. Race / Chafee
  11. Medicaid
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System; Rolaids; Sentry Insurance.)
  13. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan
  14. Iran
  15. Poland
  16. Eva Braun
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Osterizer Blender; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  18. Football / Northwestern
  19. Good Night

November 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget
  3. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Cadillac Autos.)
  4. US-Libya Relations
  5. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan
  6. Egypt
  7. United States Foreign Policy Team Infighting
  8. (Commercial: General Motors; Whirlpool Appliances; Stouffer's French Bread Pizza; Conoco.)
  9. Poland
  10. Economy / Housing
  11. (Commercial: Rolaids; Oster Electronic Kitchen Center and Blender; Aqua Velva After Shave; Meow Mix Cat Food.)
  12. Sports / Football / Golf
  13. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Maxwell House Coffee; "This Week".)
  14. News Sources
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Economy / Budget
  3. (Commercial: Duration Nasal Spray; Federal Express.)
  4. 03:20 Egypt-Libya
  5. Libya-Chad Rel.
  6. Operation Bright Star
  7. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan
  8. (Commercial: Bell System.)
  9. Economy / Housing
  10. Oregon / School Closings
  11. Oregon / Schools and Churches
  12. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Preparation H.)
  13. Pope / Travels
  14. Women and The Church
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerator; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  17. England / Bookstore
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 8, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

November 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Brady
  3. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  4. Mideast / Bright Star
  5. Mideast / Israel-Saudi Rel.
  6. Israel / Palestinian University
  7. Mideast / Autonomy Talks / Operation Bright Star
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Sanka Coffee; General Tires.)
  10. Economy / Recession
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Transponder Auction
  13. Economy / Prime
  14. Howard Johnson's
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Paul Masson Wine; Buick Electra Park Ave.; Zenith System 3 Television; Oster Electronic Kitchen Center and Osterizer.)
  17. Poland
  18. Rome / Hunger Conference / United Nations
  19. Asia / Earthquakes
  20. Kawasaki's Disease
  21. Special Assignment (Acne Treatment)
  22. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Honda Prelude; "This Week.")
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Saudi Rel.
  3. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  4. Economy
  5. Reagan / News Conference
  6. Economy / Recession
  7. USS Ohio / Rickover
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks; Conoco.)
  10. Oklahoma / Oil Swindle
  11. Brady
  12. (Commercial: Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  13. CIA
  14. Poland
  15. Goldwater / Health
  16. Cost of Rearing Children
  17. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  18. Supreme Court / NAACP / Parents / Teens
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. B-1 Bombers / Nuclear Submarine
  3. Budget
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Appliances; Paul Masson Wine.)
  5. Mideast / Israel-Saudi Rel.
  6. Israel / Peace Plan
  7. Oil Decontrol
  8. Auto Sales
  9. Alabama / Ford Plant
  10. Economy / Prime
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Osterizer Blender; The Hartford Insurance; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Brady
  15. President / News Conference
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Gallo Wine.)
  17. Special Segment (Sick Killers)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard; The Hartford Insurance; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  19. New Hampshire / Tires
  20. Good Night

November 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Presidential News Conference / Economy / Foreign Policy
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Clorets.)
  4. Budget
  5. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Florida Orange Growers; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Special Assignment (Lasers)
  10. Econ: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Chemicals; General Motors; Rinuite Wine.)
  12. Poland
  13. Mideast / Israel-Saudi Rel.
  14. Mideast / Operation Bright Star
  15. Rickover
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Sentry Insurance; Buick Riviera; "This Week.")
  17. Chess Championship
  18. Ballooning / Pacific
  19. Orient Express
  20. Georgia / Town Sale
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Presidential News Conference
  3. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  4. News Cone. / Limited Nuclear War
  5. Operation Bright Star
  6. Saudi Arabia / Arab Conference
  7. Israel-Saudi Rel.
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Dodge 400.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Supreme Court / Pol. Fundraising
  12. (Commercial: Gallo Wine.)
  13. Marine Corps Training
  14. CBS President
  15. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Correctol Laxative.)
  16. Libya / Terpil, Korkola and Wilson
  17. (Commercial: Conoco; Sanka Coffee.)
  18. Genetic Engineering
  19. Boomerang Tour
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 10, 1981
  1. Intro and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Presidential News Conference
  3. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gold Medal Flour; General Motors.)
  5. Limited Nuclear War
  6. Operation Bright Star
  7. England / Espionage
  8. Yellow Rain
  9. Poland
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Gallo Wines.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. New Jersey / Governor's Race
  14. Supreme Court / Video Games
  15. Football / Consumer Fraud
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Zenith System 3 Television; Amway Prods,; Preparation H.)
  17. Special Segment (Murder and Insanity)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Regal; Sentry Insurance; Florida Orange Growers.)
  19. Averell Harriman
  20. Good Night

November 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Kennedy Space Center, Florida)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Buick Autos; The Hartford Insurance)
  4. USS Ohio
  5. Sweden / USSR Sub
  6. Poland
  7. Saudi Arabia / Peace Plan
  8. Castro
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; McCulloch Chain Saw; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  11. Budget / Stockman
  12. Cancer Treatment
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard; Sentry Insurance; Whirlpool Appliances; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  15. Special Assignment (Lasers)
  16. Building Climb / Spiderman
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Hartford Insurance; J.C. Penney; TDK Cassettes; "This Week.")
  18. Vets. Day
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Cape Canaveral, Florida); Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Stockman
  4. Budget
  5. USS Ohio / Rickover
  6. Anti-Nuclear Teach-Ins
  7. Nuclear War Aftermath
  8. Medicaid
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Mobil-Marathon Merger
  14. Veterans' Day
  15. (Commercial: Tylenol.)
  16. Libya
  17. Cancer Treatment
  18. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Stouffer's French Bread Pizza.)
  19. Space Exploration
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 11, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Cape Canaveral, Florida); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; American Gas Association)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Limited Nuclear War
  5. Stockman
  6. Air Traffic Controllers
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  9. Building Climb
  10. Auto Industry
  11. Valenzuela
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua Velva After Shave; Sharp Microwave Oven; Almaden Wine.)
  14. Special Segment (Guilt and Insanity)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Du Pont; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  16. Veterans' Day
  17. Good Night

November 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 12, 1981
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Office Systems.)
  5. Stockman
  6. Economy / Prime
  7. Economy / Retail Sales
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Final Net Hair Spray; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  10. Poland
  11. Paris / Terrorism
  12. Libya / Exxon
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riunite Wine; Silhouette Romances; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Canon NP210 Copier.)
  15. Palestinian Autonomy Talks
  16. Israel / Sinai Withdrawal
  17. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  18. Katie Beckett
  19. New Jersey / Liver Transplant
  20. (Commercial: Zenith System 3; Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour Nasal Spray; General Motors Trucks; "This Week".)
  21. Reagan / ABC Office
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 12, 1981
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Canon NP12O Copier; Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Stockman
  6. Economy / Prime
  7. Economy / Retail Sales
  8. Katie Beckett
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Dodge 400; J.C. Penney.)
  11. Paris / Terrorism / Haig
  12. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  13. Palestinian Autonomy Talks
  14. Poland
  15. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  16. Libyan Connection / Colorado Trial
  17. Racial and Religious Violence
  18. National Science Foundation
  19. (Commercial: Conoco; Riunite Wine.)
  20. Corn Harvest
  21. England / Bells of St. Mary's
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 12, 1981
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (Cape Canaveral, Florida); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Regal; Almaden Wine.)
  5. Stockman
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Vicks' Formula 44D Cough Medication; Pollenex Pure Air "99" Air Cleaner/ Deodorizer; Sentry Insurance.)
  8. Paris / Terrorism
  9. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  10. Libya / Exxon
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme; Century 21 Realty; Correctol.)
  12. Economy / Prime
  13. Tax Deals
  14. France / Nationalized Banks
  15. Spiderman
  16. Double Eagle V
  17. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Gallo Wine.)
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Good Night

November 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Midas Brakes.)
  4. Allen and Stockman
  5. Rickover
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Riviera; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Savin Copiers.)
  8. Mideast
  9. Paris / Chapman
  10. Poland
  11. Econ: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Oil of Olay; General Motors; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  13. Economy
  14. Balloon / Pacific Crossing
  15. Baseball Draft
  16. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; 3M V-Seal Weather Strip; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  17. This Week
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 13, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Tyco's United States 1 Electric Trucking.)
  4. Allen
  5. Stockman
  6. Rickover
  7. (Commercial: Gold Medal Flour; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  8. Economy / Industrial Production
  9. Steel Investigation
  10. Mobil-Marathon Merger
  11. Libya / Mobil
  12. Tafoya
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Prepcort Cream; J.C. Penney.)
  15. Mideast / South Lebanon
  16. Arms Talks
  17. Nuclear Weapons
  18. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex Sleep Aid.)
  19. England / Bells of St. Mary's
  20. Balloon / Pacific Crossing
  21. Body-Assist Jewelry
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway Products; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; 3M V-Seal Weather Strip.)
  4. Allen
  5. Stockman
  6. Rickover
  7. Economy / Industrial Production
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Sharp Microwave Oven; Prepcort Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  10. Balloon / Pacific Crossing
  11. Wilderness Areas / Oil Leases
  12. United Nations / Israel
  13. (Commercial: Final Net Hair Spray; GMC Trucks; Zenith Beta Vcr.)
  14. Bureau Closing
  15. Education Department
  16. White House Refurbishing
  17. Kirkpatrick / Health
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Whirlpool Refrigerator.)
  19. Bear Bryant
  20. Good Night

November 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 14, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 14, 1981
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Bell System.)
  5. Reagan / Turkey Hunt / Allen
  6. Kelly
  7. 1984 Convention
  8. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; General Motors.)
  9. Operation Bright Star
  10. Sadat / Mourning
  11. Eastern Europe
  12. Submarine / USS Florida
  13. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Colorado / Tanker-Truck Collision
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. London / Terrorism
  17. New York City / St. Bartholomew's
  18. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Paul Masson Wine.)
  19. London / Music Box Auction
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 14, 1981
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon A-1 Camera; Ex-Lax.)
  5. Allen Controversy
  6. Natural Gas
  7. Carter / Impeachment
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell's Horizon System; Oster Kitchen Center; Paul Masson Wine.)
  9. Haig
  10. Operation Bright Star
  11. Eastern Europe / Peace March
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Ben-Gay; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  13. IRA Terrorism
  14. Football / Bryant
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP210 Copier; Silhouette Romances; Polident.)
  16. Volunteerism
  17. Working Mothers
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Good Night

November 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  4. Weidenbaum / Economy
  5. Allen
  6. Reagan / Doomsday Plane
  7. Israel / Saudi Arabia Overelights
  8. Mideast / South Lebanon
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Sinex Nasal Spray; Shell Oil Company; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Economy / Housing / Interest Rates
  11. (No Audio)
  12. (Commercial: Clorets; Remington Air Purifier; Silhouette Romances; General Motors.)
  13. Sports / Football / Tennis / Ainge
  14. (Commercial: Oster Juice Extractor; Extra Strength Bufferin; "World News Tonight".)
  15. England / Music Box Auction
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 15, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for November 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smokehouse Almonds; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  4. El Salvador / United States Foreign Policy
  5. Spain / Peace Rally
  6. Nuclear Protests
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Bell System; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  8. Economy
  9. Consumer Spending
  10. Mississippi / Reaganomics
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda RX-7; Pepto-Bismol; Timex Watches.)
  12. Poland
  13. Fetal Surgery
  14. Cancer Study
  15. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; IBM Personal Computer; Geritol.)
  16. Vietnam Refugees
  17. Good Night

November 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hinckley
  3. Sirhan
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Riunite Wine.)
  5. AFL-CIO Convention
  6. Budget
  7. Ltv-Grumman Merger
  8. Economy / Prime
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; TDK Cassettes; Chrysler; Preparation H.)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Aeroflot
  12. USSR / Food
  13. Libya-Chad Rel.
  14. Mideast / Operation Bright Star
  15. Syria
  16. Israel / West Bank
  17. Northern Ireland
  18. Flemming / Fired
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Gold Medal Flour; Final Net Hair Spray; Savin Copiers; Sanka.)
  21. Hepatitis B Vaccine
  22. Special Assignment (Hospital Care)
  23. Lauren Toohey
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Tronolane.)
  25. Holden / Death
  26. Top Items Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AFL-CIO Convention
  3. Budget
  4. Economy / Prime
  5. Stockman and Allen
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Silhouette Romances.)
  8. Flemming / Fired
  9. Adams / Watt
  10. Bridges
  11. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Hamilton Beach Pop Air Popcorn Machine.)
  12. Tafoya Trial
  13. Hinckley
  14. Holden Death
  15. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  16. Hepatitis Vaccine
  17. Fingerprints
  18. Supreme Court / CBS
  19. US-USSR Rel. / Aeroflot
  20. (Commercial: General Motors; Tyco United States 1 Electric Trucking.)
  21. Commentary (Journalism)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 16, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. AFL-CIO / Administration Attack
  3. Economy / Bush
  4. Interest / Bonds
  5. USSR Economy / Food
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident; Hartford Insurance Company.)
  7. Northern Ireland / Parliament
  8. Khomeini
  9. Israel / West Bank
  10. Senegambia
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Silhouette Romances; Oil of Olay.)
  12. Flemming / Pendleton
  13. Aeroflot Ban
  14. Hinckley / Suicide Try
  15. Koop Confirmation
  16. Hepatitis B Vaccine
  17. MX Missile / Domestic Spending
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: GMC S-15 Truck; Zenith System 3 Televisions; Geritol.)
  20. Zacharski
  21. Reagan Speech
  22. Sirhan Sirhan
  23. Holden Death
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Hartford Insurance Company; Almaden Chablis Wine.)
  25. Pavarotti
  26. Good Night

November 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Belfast, Northern Ireland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  4. Northern Ireland
  5. Economy: Gold Price
  6. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Midas Products.)
  7. Allen
  8. Budget
  9. AFL-CIO Convention
  10. Special Assignment (Union Give-Backs)
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Oil of Olay; Sinex Nasal Spray; Oster Juice Extractor.)
  13. Vol. Army
  14. Mideast / West Bank
  15. Operation Bright Star
  16. Tennessee / Nuclear Power Plant
  17. Holden
  18. Fonda
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Cellars Wine; Zenith System 3 Television; Chrysler Lebaron Series.)
  20. 10-Speed Police
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Race
  3. Tennessee / Nuclear Power Plant
  4. US-Pakistan Relations / Arms Sale
  5. Mideast / Communication Systems
  6. Vol. Army
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Gold Medal Flour.)
  8. Allen
  9. (Commercial: McCulloch Chain Saw; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Chrysler.)
  12. USSR
  13. United States / Food Production
  14. Food Stamps
  15. AFL-CIO Convention
  16. American Airlines
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Canon A-1 Camera; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  19. Holden
  20. Seberg
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 17, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  3. Allen
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  5. Economy
  6. AFL-CIO Convention
  7. Budget
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Oster Products; Gallo Wines.)
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. USSR / Economy
  12. B-1 Bomber
  13. Vol. Army
  14. Herrera Campins / White House Visit
  15. El Salvador
  16. Poland
  17. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  18. Mideast / West Bank
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Microwave Oven; Aqua Velva After Shave; Amway Products.)
  20. Tafoya Trial
  21. Wyoming / Oil Leases
  22. McDuffie
  23. Snuff
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Hot Air Popcorn Popper; Canon A-1; Preparation H.)
  25. Lands' End
  26. Good Night

November 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. Nuclear Plants / Diablo Canyon
  5. Nuclear Plants / Zimmer
  6. Economy / Housing
  7. Lumber Crisis
  8. Economy
  9. Lottery Winner
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Hamilton Beach Pop-Air Popcorn Popper.)
  12. Allen
  13. Special Assignment (Reagan Administration)
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Exxon Intelligent Typewriter and Office Systems; Honda Accord; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. Kissinger
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Conoco; Riunite.)
  19. President's Turkey
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 18, 1981
  1. Introduction (No Audio). Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  3. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Conoco.)
  4. AFL-CIO Convention
  5. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  6. Economy / Housing
  7. Economy
  8. Volcker / Interest Rates
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  11. Tafoya Trial
  12. Agent Orange
  13. Allen
  14. Kissinger
  15. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Riunite Wine.)
  16. McClintock / Genetics
  17. New York / Lottery Winner
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 18, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Final Net Hair Spray; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  5. Kissinger
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Visa Card and Travelers Cheques; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  8. Economy
  9. AFL-CIO Convention
  10. Allen
  11. Reagan's Turkey
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  13. Houston / Mayor
  14. Cambridge / Massage
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic Throat Med.; Remington Air Purifier; Preparation H.)
  16. Princess of Wales
  17. New York / Lottery Winner
  18. Good Night

November 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Allen
  5. Midwest / Weather
  6. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  7. Experimental Plane Crash
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Colony Classic Wines; Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron; Product 19 Cereal.)
  10. Special Assignment (State Budgets)
  11. Marathon Battle
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Final Net Hair Spray; Maytag Appliances; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  14. Arms Reduction
  15. Air Traffic Controllers
  16. Israel / Sadat Visit
  17. Kadhafi
  18. Terpil
  19. United States / Terrorism
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic; Du Pont; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  21. Philippines / Video Games
  22. Fake Art
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 19, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget
  3. Allen Affair
  4. (Commercial: Canon NP210 Copier; Total Cereal.)
  5. Marathon Takeover
  6. Economy / GNP
  7. Economy / Corp. Profits
  8. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Honda Accord.)
  11. Arms Reduction / Reagan Speech
  12. West Germany-USSR Rel. / Pipeline
  13. Uganda
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Pollenex Pure Air 99 Purifier.)
  15. United States / Terrorism
  16. Career Criminals
  17. (Commercial: Preparation H; Hefty Trash Bags.)
  18. Labor Relations Board
  19. Smokeout / Anti-Tobacco Smoking
  20. Endangered Species
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 19, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget
  3. Allen
  4. FDA
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gas-X; MasterCard II.)
  6. Stockman
  7. Marathon
  8. Economy / GNP
  9. General Motors
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  12. Special Segment (Radical Terror: How Dangerous?)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Microwave Oven; Fed Express; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  14. Pakistan / Jet Sale
  15. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  16. Chicago Alderman / Nepotism
  17. Philippines / Video Games
  18. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; Cream of Wheat; Gallo Wines.)
  19. Midwest / Weather
  20. Reverse Burglary
  21. Good Night

November 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget
  3. Allen
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  5. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  6. Poland
  7. Arms Reduction / Reagan Proposals
  8. West Germany-USSR Pipeline
  9. Brezhnev / Reagan Letter
  10. Haig
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic; MasterCard; Tronolane.)
  13. Weather
  14. Tennessee / Shoot-Out
  15. General Motors
  16. Stock Market Reports (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler; Florida Orange Growers; Canon NP210; Clorets.)
  18. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Fire / Aftermath
  19. Special Assignment (Draft Registration)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riunite Wine; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Ford Futura.)
  21. Chess
  22. Bombshell Game
  23. Brady
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget
  3. Pennsylvania / Welfare
  4. Interest Rates
  5. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Pizza; Chrysler Lebaron Series.)
  6. Miami / Clergy Trial
  7. (Commercial: Pollenex Pure Air 99; Brim Coffee.)
  8. Weather / Midwest
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food; Preparation H.)
  11. France / Birth Control
  12. Arms Reduction
  13. Italy / Earthquake Aftermath
  14. (Commercial: Total Cereal; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  15. Brady
  16. Television
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron; Almaden Wine.)
  4. West Germany-USSR / Gas Pipeline
  5. Poland
  6. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  7. Chess Championship
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Visa Card and Travelers Cheques; Chrysler Lebaron Series.)
  10. Weather / Midwest
  11. School Lunches
  12. Reagan / Madison Building
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wang Laboratories; Gallo Wine.)
  14. Special Segment (Interferon)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Correctol Laxative.)
  16. Brezhnev-Reagan Correspondence / Arms Reduction
  17. Sicily / Nuclear Weapons
  18. Good Night

November 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 21, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Budget
  3. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  4. Allen
  5. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Correctol Laxative.)
  6. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  7. Amsterdam / Anti-Nuke Demonstration
  8. United States / Anti-Nuke Movement
  9. Arms Reduction
  10. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Federal Express.)
  11. Cantrell
  12. Nixon Portraits
  13. (Commercial: Chloraseptic; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Campaign 1984
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Budget
  3. Stockman
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Federal Express.)
  5. Amsterdam / Anti-Nuke Demonstration
  6. Arms Reduction
  7. Anti-Nuclear Movement / USSR Lecturers
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Silhouette Romances.)
  9. Allen
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Bell System; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  11. Kadhafi
  12. Egypt / Assassination Aftermath
  13. Ret. On Reports
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Timex Watches; Paul Masson Wines; Canon NP210.)
  15. Refugee Reunion
  16. Cantrell Family
  17. Good Night

November 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Budget
  3. Allen
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  5. Brezhnev / West Germany Visit
  6. Arms Reduction / Nicaragua
  7. Kadhafi
  8. Sweden / White House
  9. (Commercial: Conoco; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Sinex Nasal Spray; Free N' Soft.)
  10. Sakharov
  11. Pope
  12. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Oster Blender; Grape-Nuts; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  13. Sports / Football / Finn
  14. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Shell Oil Company; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Kennedy / Assassination Anniversary
  16. Italy / Earthquake Aftermath
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 22, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for November 22, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

November 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Bonn, West Germany); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Veto
  3. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oldsmobile Omega.)
  4. Brezhnev-Schmidt Summit
  5. Europe / Arms Reduction
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP210 Copier; Midas Products; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  8. Weather / Midwest
  9. Lindbergh Trial
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Zenith System 3 Television; General Motors; Sprite; American Bankers Association)
  12. Experiment Guidelines
  13. Special Assignment (Prenatal Surgery)
  14. Brady
  15. (Commercial: Libby Glass; Du Pont Chemical; Chrysler Autos.)
  16. Mideast / Peacekeeping Force
  17. Northern Ireland
  18. London / Terrorism
  19. Italy / Earthquake Aftermath
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Veto
  3. Stock Market Report
  4. (Commercial: Amana Radar Range; Paul Masson Wine.)
  5. Arms Reduction / Brezhnev-Schmidt Summit
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  8. Weather / Twin Cities
  9. Nimitz / Plane Crash
  10. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron Series; Sprite.)
  11. Water Projects
  12. Auto Prod.
  13. Advocate / Jensen
  14. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assn; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  15. Brady
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 23, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Hartford Insurance Company; Preparation H.)
  4. Brezhnev-Schmidt Summit
  5. Greece / NATO
  6. Mideast / Peacekeeping Force
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Hot-Air Popcorn Popper; Remington Micro-Screen Electric Shaver; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware.)
  8. Weather / Midwest
  9. Poll / Nuclear Power Plants
  10. Brady
  11. Allen
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Sharp Microwave Oven; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Sprite.)
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Italy / Earthquake Aftermath
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; The Hartford Insurance; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  17. Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
  18. Good Night

November 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Bonn, West Germany); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / CPI / Poll
  3. Stock Market Report
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Rolaids; Chrysler Lebaron Series.)
  5. Arms Reduction / Schmidt-Brezhnev Summit
  6. Egypt / Operation Bright Star
  7. Central America / United States Policy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Paul Masson Wine; Kellogg's Cereals.)
  10. Allen
  11. Stockman
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wang Laboratories; Libbey Glass; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  14. Hospital Deaths / Arrest
  15. Sickle Cell Anemia
  16. Special Assignment (Prenatal Med.)
  17. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Hamilton Beach Pop Air Popcorn Popper; Brim Coffee.)
  18. Europe / Weather
  19. Schmidt-Brezhnev Summit
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / CPI
  3. Economy / Durable Goods
  4. Budget Battle
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  7. Operation Bright Star
  8. Oil
  9. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Pollenex Pure Air 99 Air Purifier.)
  10. California / Hospital Deaths
  11. Organized Crime
  12. Weather Underground / Brink's Robbery
  13. Rose Kennedy
  14. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Valvoline.)
  15. US-USSR Arms Talks
  16. Schmidt-Brezhnev Summit
  17. Europe / Weather
  18. Poland
  19. (Commercial: Geritol; Paul Masson Wine.)
  20. United States / Water Projects
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / CPI
  3. Economy / Prime
  4. Budget Battle
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Extra Strength Bufferin; Ralph Lauren's RM Chaps Cologne.)
  6. Brezhnev-Schmidt Summit
  7. Brezhnev-Reagan Meeting
  8. Operation Bright Star
  9. Europe / Weather
  10. Sakharov
  11. China, PR / Capitalism
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Mercedes Benz; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  14. Rose Kennedy
  15. California / Hospital Deaths
  16. Housing
  17. Allen
  18. Secretaries State
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecologizers California/90 Air Treatment Systems; Amway Products; Paul Masson Wine.)
  20. Special Segment (Spies and Call Boys)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hanes Underwear; Anacin; American Gas Association)
  22. Wisconsin / Poverty Line
  23. Good Night

November 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 25, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC) Barbara Walters (No Location given)
  2. Arab Summit
  3. Mideast / Saudi Peace Plan
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Libbey Glass.)
  5. Heart Drug
  6. Depression Gene
  7. Nuclear Plants / Zimmer
  8. Columbia
  9. Economy / All Savers
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; American Bankers Association; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  12. Hinckley
  13. Libya / Assassination Squads
  14. Egypt
  15. Albertson / Death
  16. Economy: Gold Prices
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Omega; Oster Hair Dryer and Mirrors; Gallo Wines.)
  18. Allen / Japanese Payment
  19. Geneva Arms Talks
  20. Brezhnev-Schmidt Summit / Schmidt
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Atari and K Mart; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  22. Reagan's Ranch
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 25, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Arab League Summit
  3. (Commercial: Free N' Soft; Teledyne Water Pik Shower Massage.)
  4. Heart Drug
  5. Depression
  6. School Lunches
  7. Nuclear Power Plant / Zimmer
  8. Albertson / Death
  9. California / Teen Murder
  10. (Commercial: General Motors; Pepto-Bismol.)
  11. British Riots
  12. Egypt / Prisoners Released
  13. Puerto Rico / Student Protest
  14. Haitian Refugees
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Interwoven Socks; Paul Masson Wine.)
  17. Allen
  18. United States / Water Projects
  19. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Brim Coffee.)
  20. Thanksgiving
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 25, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Health / Heart Attacks / Depression
  3. Insurance / Auto Safety
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sprite; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware.)
  5. Arab Summit
  6. Egypt / Prisoner Release
  7. Mideast / Begin-Khalid Meeting
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  9. Nuclear Power Plant / Zimmer
  10. Today
  11. Allen
  12. Conference of Mayors
  13. Economy
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Freedent Chewing Gum; Sharp Microwave Oven.)
  16. England / Soc. Democrats
  17. Hinckley
  18. Bush
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aspercreme Arthritis Cream; Arrow Shirts; Hamilton Beach Food Processor.)
  20. Kickapoo Indians
  21. Good Night

November 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Israel Relations / Sinai Peacekeeping Force
  3. Arab Summit
  4. Israel / Terrorism
  5. (Commercial: Conoco; Tronolane.)
  6. Libyan Assassination Squads
  7. Seychelles Island / Coup
  8. European Economy Community
  9. Stock Market Closed
  10. (Commercial: Atari and K Mart; Ford; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  11. Allen
  12. Reagan / Nixon Pardon
  13. Rose Kennedy
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheat Cereal; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Valvoline; Libbey Glass.)
  16. Ohio / Rubber Fire
  17. Ohio / Tornado Aftermath
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Radio Shack Trs Computer; Preparation H.)
  19. Mayflower
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 26, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for November 26, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Begin / Sinai
  3. US-Israel Relations
  4. Seychelles Island / Coup
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheat Cereal; Arrow Shirts.)
  6. Allen
  7. Anti-Nuke Sentiment In Europe
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz; Gallo Wine.)
  9. Kennedy
  10. California / Teen Murder
  11. Combat Training
  12. Soviet Study
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  14. Special Segment (The Jesuits)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Radio Shack Trs-80 Computer; Cotton, Incorporated)
  16. Thanksgiving
  17. Good Night
  18. Good Night

November 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Recession
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  4. Haig-Shamir Meeting
  5. Libyan Assassination Squads
  6. Allen
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic; Chrysler; Cella Wine.)
  9. Shipwrecks
  10. Washington, DC-10
  11. Nicaragua / Marine Arrest
  12. Arms Reduction Talks
  13. England / Soc. Democrats
  14. Economy: Gold Prices
  15. (Commercial: Clorets; Free N' Soft; TDK Cassettes; Tronolane.)
  16. Special Assignment (Reagan Deregulation)
  17. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Oil of Olay; Sprite.)
  18. Sri Lanka
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Israel Relations / Peace Plan
  3. Libyan Assassination Squads
  4. Arms Reduction
  5. (Commercial: Gallo Wine.)
  6. Economy / Recession
  7. Economy / Med. Costs
  8. Stock Market Report(Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment System.)
  10. Shipwrecks
  11. England / Soc. Democrats
  12. Poland
  13. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Canada Dry Products.)
  14. Wallace
  15. Anthropology / Religious Shrine
  16. Horse Racing
  17. (Commercial: Pollenex Pure Air 99; Teladyne Water Pik Shower Massage.)
  18. Video Will
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Sinai Peacekeeping Force
  3. US-Israel Relations / Strategic Cooperation
  4. Begin / Health
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Allen
  7. 1983 Budget
  8. Economy / Recession
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Chaps Cologne; Playtex Bras; Aspercreme.)
  11. Poland
  12. England / Soc. Demo.
  13. Saudi Royal Family / Lawsuit
  14. USSR / Energy
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Amway Products; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems.)
  16. Arms Reduction
  17. Special Segment (Missiles In Europe)
  18. Correction / Special Segment
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Microwave Oven; Gallo Wines.)
  20. Gospel Music
  21. Good Night

November 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 28, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for November 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Allen
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Balm; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Libya / Rapid Deployment Force / Hit Squads
  5. Mideast / Sinai Force
  6. Arms Reduction Talks
  7. Arms Control Ret.
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Ex-Lax.)
  9. Massachusetts / Fire
  10. Terrorism
  11. Seychelles Coup Attempt
  12. (Commercial: Tyco Steel Hauler Train Set; Canada Dry Products.)
  13. Cantrell / Follow-Up Ret.
  14. Tourism / Crime
  15. Air Traffic Controllers
  16. Federal Employees
  17. Freighter Sinking
  18. Lenya / Death
  19. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Goodyear.)
  20. Poland
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Arms Reduction Talks
  3. Italy / Anti-Nuke Demonstration
  4. Cruise Missiles
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; J.C. Penney; Paul Masson Wine.)
  6. Mideast / Sinai Force
  7. Mideast / Autonomy Talks
  8. Mideast / Shamir-Haig Meeting
  9. Libya / Rapid Deployment Force
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dristan; Canon Ae-1 Program Camera; Oster Steam and Dry Styling Brush.)
  11. Allen
  12. Federal Election Commission / Carter and Reagan Campaigns
  13. Surgery Study
  14. Massachusetts / Arson
  15. Plane Crash / Atlantic Ocean
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Bell System; Playtex Bras.)
  17. South Migration
  18. Lenya / Death
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay Balm; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Canon NP210 Copier.)
  20. Football
  21. Good Night

November 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Allen
  3. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Wood / Death
  5. Syria / Terrorism
  6. Mideast / Sinai Force
  7. Arms Reduction Talks
  8. (Commercial: Cadillac Autos; Chloraseptic Throat Med.; Remington Air Purifier; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  9. Economy / Regan
  10. Nixon
  11. Supreme Court / Aliens
  12. (Commercial: Oster Massage; Sanka Coffee; Bear Cat Scanner; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  13. Sports / Football
  14. (Commercial: Clorets; Teledyne Water Pik Massage.)
  15. D.B. Cooper
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 29, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for November 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Allen
  3. Wood / Death
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  5. Budget Cuts
  6. Executive Salaries
  7. Economy / Recession
  8. Conference On Aging
  9. Massachusetts / Fire Aftermath
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Mazda RX-7; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  11. National League of Cities
  12. North Cities
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts; Polident Denture Cleanser; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  14. Syria / Terrorism
  15. Habib / Lebanon
  16. Begin
  17. Arms Talks
  18. White House / Tablecloth Crisis
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Personal Computer; Smokehouse Almonds; Timex Watches.)
  20. Wood / Death
  21. Good Night

November 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for November 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Steve Bell (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction Talks
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Whirlpool Refrigerator.)
  4. Conference On Aging
  5. Wood Death / Follow-Up
  6. Economy / Index / Prime Rate
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Product 19 Cereal; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  9. US-Israel Relations
  10. Habib / Lebanon Cease-Fire
  11. Syria / Terrorism
  12. Sadat / Assassination Aftermath
  13. China, PR / Peoples Conference
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard II; Hamilton Beach Food Processor; Oil of Olay; Gallo Wine.)
  16. Supreme Court / Nixon / Sexual Discrimination
  17. Special Assignment (Hypnosis)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maytag Washers; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Zenith Beta Video Recorders.)
  19. Byrd
  20. New Jersey / Gubernatorial Race
  21. Space Shuttle
  22. Top Item Recapped; Allen Interview On "Nightline" Announced
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for November 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Recession
  3. Economy / Prime Rate
  4. Economy / Deficit
  5. Conference On Aging
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  8. Allen
  9. Commentary (Allen)
  10. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  11. Wood
  12. Supreme Court / Nixon
  13. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  14. Byrd
  15. New Jersey / Gubernatorial Race
  16. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Valvoline.)
  17. US-USSR Arms Talks
  18. US-Israel Relations
  19. Sadat Assassination Aftermath
  20. CIA / Wilson
  21. (Commercial: Polaroid; Canada Dry Products.)
  22. Generic Books
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for November 30, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Arms Talks
  3. Weinberger / Anti-Nuke Movement
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Hartford Insurance; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  5. Wood Death
  6. Conference On Aging
  7. Allen
  8. New Jersey / Gubernatorial Race
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Libbey Glass; Playtex Bras; Sharp Microwave Oven.)
  10. US-Israel / Military Agreement
  11. Mideast / Sinai Force
  12. Sadat Assassination Trial
  13. Mideast / Habib
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Canon Ae-1 Camera; Almaden Wine; Cotton Incorporated)
  16. Economy / Recession / Prime Rate
  17. Lynn, Massachusetts / Fire Aftermath
  18. Supreme Court / Nixon
  19. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  20. Byrd
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme; The Hartford Insurance; Dentu-Creme.)
  22. New York City / St. Bartholomew's
  23. Good Night

Specials

• November 10, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• November 10, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:33:50 - 13:37:20]
• November 10, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• November 10, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:33:50 - 13:35:50]
• November 18, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech (Introduction) [09:00:00 - 09:01:10]
• November 18, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech (Analysis) [09:23:50 - 09:28:50]
• November 18, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Address (Introduction) [09:00:00 - 09:01:00]
• November 18, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Address (Analysis) [09:24:00 - 09:28:30]
• November 18, 1981 - NBC Special - Ronald Reagan Disarmament Speech [08:59:50 - 09:28:40]
• November 21, 1981 - PBS Special - Inside Story: "Mr. President...Mr. President...?" [05:00:10 - 05:58:10]
• November 23, 1981 - ABC Special - Good Morning America (re: Budget) [08:00:00 - 08:58:30]
• November 23, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan [08:00:30 - 09:00:00]
• November 23, 1981 - NBC Special - Today (re: Emergency Spending Bill) [08:00:00 - 08:58:20]
• November 26, 1981 - ABC Special - 20/20 (Reagan Interview) [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• November 28, 1981 - NBC Special - The Spies Among Us [21:00:00 - 21:58:50]
• November 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:42:20 - 24:24:10]

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