December 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Steve Bell (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Allen
  3. Casey
  4. Reagan / Air Traffic Controllers / Conference On Aging
  5. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Cella Wine.)
  6. Weather
  7. Corsica / Plane Crash
  8. Arms Talks
  9. US-Israel Def. Agreement
  10. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Canon NP210 Copier; American Bankers Association)
  12. Supreme Court / Offshore Oil Leases / Nuclear Weapons Storage / Illegal Aliens
  13. Watt
  14. Economy / Bond
  15. Designer Jeans
  16. Economy / Auto Prod.
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Free N' Soft; Du Pont; Rolaids; Chrysler Lebaron Series.)
  19. Special Assignment (Retirees)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Elec. Shaver; Gallo Wine; Chloraseptic.)
  21. China, PR / Exercise
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Allen
  3. Conference On Aging
  4. Air Traffic Controllers
  5. (Commercial: Zenith System 3 Television; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  6. Supreme Court / Nuclear Weapons Storage / Offshore Leases / Aliens
  7. Missing Children
  8. (Commercial: Geritol; Polaroid Camera.)
  9. US-Israel Relations / Military Agreement
  10. Arms Talks
  11. Poland
  12. Last Supper
  13. (Commercial: Sunbeam Products; Chrysler Autos.)
  14. Corsica / Plane Crash
  15. Pittsburgh / Car-Bus Collision
  16. Stock Market Report 5:50:50 (Commercial: Ore Ida French Fries; Atari Video Games.)
  17. Auto Prod.
  18. Alabama / Ford Plant
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Allen
  3. Conference On Aging
  4. Casey
  5. (Commercial: Ralph Lauren's Chaps Cologne; Hamilton Beach Hot Air Popcorn Popper.)
  6. Corsica / Plane Crash
  7. Auto Prod. / Japan Exports
  8. Cancer
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Cotton Incorporated; Amway Products; Gallo Wine.)
  11. US-Israel / Military Agreement
  12. Special Segment (The Sinai)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Du Pont.)
  14. Weather
  15. Minnesota / Economy
  16. Supreme Court / Aliens
  17. Air Traffic Controllers
  18. Reagan / Dirksen Quote
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aspercreme; Libbey Glass; Oil of Olay.)
  20. Cardin In China
  21. Good Night

December 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Steve Bell (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Reagan and Labor
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; The Hartford Insurance)
  5. Allen
  6. Conference On Aging
  7. Economy / Home Sales
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra Strength Bufferin; Sun Giant Almonds; Florida Orange Growers.)
  10. Central America
  11. El Salvador
  12. Mideast / Habib
  13. Israel / Politics
  14. Corsica / Plane Crash
  15. South Africa / Mercenaries
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Colony Wines; Hanes Underwear; Ford Futura; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  18. Vitamin E
  19. Propranolol
  20. Special Assignment (Right To Die)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Hartford Insurance; High Point Coffee.)
  22. Wood Funeral
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan and Labor
  3. Conference On Aging
  4. Supreme Court / Unions and Confidentiality
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Polaroid; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Poland
  9. Israel / Politics
  10. Mennonites
  11. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron; Cella Wine.)
  12. Casey
  13. Tafoya Trial
  14. South Africa
  15. Canada / Constitution
  16. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  17. Voting Rights Act
  18. Economy / Home Sales
  19. Wood Funeral
  20. (Commercial: Canon A-1 Camera; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  21. El Salvador
  22. (Commercial: MasterCard; Oil of Olay.)
  23. Spain / NATO
  24. Pope / Circus
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan and Labor
  3. Military Spending Legis.
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Zenith System 3 Television; Almaden Wine.)
  5. Poland
  6. Israel / Politics
  7. Syria / US-Israel Pact
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Sunbeam Products; Libbey Glass.)
  10. Nicaragua
  11. Cuba
  12. Canada / Constitution
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Cambridge Cosmetic Products; Playtex Bras.)
  14. Conference On Aging
  15. Supreme Court / Unions
  16. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  17. Miami / Murders
  18. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Fees
  19. (Commercial: Sharp Microwave Oven; Cotton, Incorporated; Florida Orange Growers.)
  20. Wood Funeral
  21. Good Night

December 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Steve Bell (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Conference On Aging
  3. Health Report
  4. Hammer / Cancer
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; National Federal of Colombia Coffee Growers.)
  6. Budget
  7. MX Missile / B-1 Bomber
  8. USS Kennedy Accident
  9. Sinai Peace Force
  10. Morocco / Turkey
  11. Poland
  12. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  13. Economy: Gold Prices
  14. (Commercial: Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour; Oster Appliances; Andre Champagne.)
  15. Housing
  16. 3 Mile Island / Lawsuit
  17. Wood's Death / Movie In Progress
  18. Auto Sales
  19. Interest Rates / Stock Market
  20. (Commercial: Clorets; Remington Shavers; American Bankers' Association; Tronolane For Hemorrhoids.)
  21. Special Assignment (Right To Die)
  22. (Commercial: Canada Dry Beverages; Free N' Soft Fabric Softener; Sanka Coffee.)
  23. Jingle Bells / San Francisco
  24. Reagans' Christmas Card
  25. Smithsonian Exhibit / Dinosaurs
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Conference On Aging
  3. Defense Budget
  4. Federal Reserve / Discounts
  5. Auto Sales
  6. Christmas Sale
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  9. Friedersdorf Resignation / Owens
  10. Sinai Peace Force
  11. Administration / Libyan Threat
  12. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  13. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; K Mart.)
  14. Baker / Voting Rights
  15. Democrats / Seeking Bus. Backing
  16. Mandel
  17. 3 Mile Island / Suit
  18. Petroleum Sources / Arctic
  19. Shooting / Hostages / Ohio
  20. (Commercial: Polaroid Sun Camera; Radio Shack.)
  21. American Health
  22. Farming / Age
  23. American Sports / Violence
  24. (Commercial: Remington Shavers; Conoco.)
  25. Old Vic / Auction
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Defense Spending
  3. Conference On Aging
  4. Baker / Voting Rts. Act
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bufferin; Gold Medal Flour.)
  6. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  7. Poland
  8. Sinai Peace Force
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Oster Kitchen Center; Andre Champagne; Silverstone Cookware.)
  11. Federal Reserve / Discounts
  12. Wood Death
  13. 3 Mile Island / Suit
  14. Carotene / Cancer
  15. Cancer / Hammer
  16. American Health / Elderly
  17. Allen
  18. Mandel
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Libbey Glass; Remington Shavers; Anusol Med. For Hemorrhoids.)
  20. USSR / Tanks
  21. Special Segment (Nerve Gas)
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron; Oil of Olay; Anacin.)
  23. Frazier / Boxing
  24. Good Night

December 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Steve Bell (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Terrorism / Libya
  3. Tafoya
  4. (Commercial: Conoco; Tronolane.)
  5. Unemployment
  6. Fire / Lynn
  7. Mine Cave-In
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee; Pop-Air Popcorn Popper; Chloraseptic.)
  10. CIA
  11. Sakharov
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wine; Chaps Cologne; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Dristan.)
  14. Budget
  15. Haig / Central America
  16. Nicaragua
  17. Sharon
  18. Mandel
  19. Hearst / Book
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Sunbeam Mixmaster; Colombian Coffee.)
  21. Pearl Harbor
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Terrorism / Libya
  3. Tafoya
  4. CIA
  5. (Commercial: Preparation H; Whirlpool.)
  6. Unemployment
  7. Budget
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Polaroid Sun Camera.)
  10. Haig / Central America
  11. Sakharov
  12. (Commercial: Phillips Milk of Magnesia; K Mart.)
  13. Mine Cave-In
  14. Social Security
  15. Hearst Book
  16. Alcoholism
  17. (Commercial: Buc Wheats; Almaden Wine.)
  18. Papijik
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. 30: 20 Unemployment
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tronolane; Sony Betamax.)
  4. Terrorism
  5. Tafoya
  6. CIA
  7. Budget / Def.
  8. Budget
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Chaps Cologne; American Gas Association; Amway.)
  11. Sakharov
  12. Haig / Central America
  13. Turkey
  14. Thatcher
  15. Boxing / Frazier
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pollenex Pure/Air 99; Zenith Portable Video Recorder; Arrow Shirts.)
  17. Special Segment (Gypsy Invasion)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Microwave Oven; Stetson Cologne; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  19. Rock Bands
  20. Good Night

December 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. USSR / Sakharov
  3. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Libyan Assassination Squad
  5. Turkey / Weinberger
  6. (Commercial: Conoco; Timex Watches.)
  7. Economy / Farm Machinery
  8. Disarmament Resolution
  9. Europe / Anti-Nuke Demonstration
  10. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  11. US-Cuba Relations / Radio Station
  12. (Commercial: Free N' Soft; Cambridge Cosmetics.)
  13. Black Choral Music
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Weinberger / Turkey
  3. Libyan Assassination Teams
  4. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  5. Connecticut / Disarmament Resolution
  6. Allen
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chloraseptic; Timex Watches.)
  8. Budget
  9. Energy Conservation Funds
  10. Auto Industry
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Washer; Ben-Gay; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  12. Conference On Aging
  13. Hospital Costs
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.]
  15. USSR / Sakharov
  16. Poland
  17. US-USSR Relations
  18. Marcus Allen
  19. England / London Hospital
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Blender; Static Guard; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  21. Cambodian Dance Troupe
  22. Good Night

December 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Libyan Assassination Squads
  3. Mideast / Habib
  4. (Commercial: Conoco; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  5. Jordan
  6. Budget
  7. Air Traffic Controllers Strike
  8. Hawaii / Plane Crash
  9. Corcoran Death
  10. (Commercial: Clorets; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Whirlpool Products; Interwoven Socks.)
  11. California / Car Pileup
  12. New England / Weather
  13. Supreme Court / MacDonald
  14. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Free N' Soft; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  15. Sports / Football / Tennis / Hockey
  16. (Commercial: American Gas Association; Pepto-Bismol; "World News Tonight".)
  17. Lennon
  18. Pearl Harbor
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1981
  1. Weinberger
  2. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  3. Libyan Assassination Squads
  4. Greece
  5. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  6. Weather / New England
  7. Hawaii / Plane Crash
  8. Lennon
  9. (Commercial: Atari; Celia Wines.)
  10. USSR / Sakharov
  11. Iran-Iraq Conflict
  12. United States / Iranian Students
  13. College Loan
  14. (Commercial: Gas-X; Ben-Gay.)
  15. Iranians In Exile
  16. Economy / Governors
  17. Presidential Conventions and Campaigns
  18. Corcoran Death
  19. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Sanka Coffee.)
  20. China, PR / United States Art Exhibit
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

December 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Cella Wine.)
  4. Kentucky / Mine Explosion
  5. Weather / Northeast
  6. Hijacking
  7. Hijacking
  8. NATO Meeting
  9. Poland
  10. Austria / Polish Immigrants
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron; Florida Orange Growers; Teledyne Water Pik Instapure Water Filter.)
  13. Arkansas / Evolution vs. Creation
  14. Auto Safety
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems; Sanka Coffee; Ford Futura; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  17. Lockheed
  18. Economy / Budget
  19. Special Assignment (Housing)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riunite Wine; American Bankers Association; Team Flakes Cereal.)
  21. Pearl Harbor
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Hijacking
  4. Hijacking
  5. (Commercial: Gold Medal Flour; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  6. Austria / Polish Refugees
  7. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Canon NP210 Copier.)
  8. Budget Deficit
  9. Auto Safety
  10. Arkansas / Evolution vs. Creation
  11. Kentucky / Mine Explosion
  12. Weather / Northeast / Whales
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Cella Wine.)
  15. Lockheed
  16. England / Train
  17. USSR / Cantrell
  18. (Commercial: Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment Systems; Chrysler Lebaron Series.)
  19. Pearl Harbor
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Assassination Squads
  3. Hijacking / Libyan Plane
  4. Hijacking / Venezuelan Planes
  5. Greece / NATO
  6. Angola / South African Raid
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Hartford Insurance; Almaden Wine.)
  9. Budget Deficits
  10. Government Waste
  11. Supreme Court / MacDonald
  12. Arkansas / Evolution vs. Creation
  13. National Urban League
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Microwave Oven; Du Pont.)
  15. Weather / Northeast
  16. Michigan / Nursing Home Deaths
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Ecologizer California/90 Air Treatment System; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  19. Air Safety
  20. Auto Safety
  21. White House / Christmas
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; The Hartford Insurance; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  23. Special Segment (Pearl Harbor)
  24. Good Night

December 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Barbara Walters Report; Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Hijackings
  3. Mideast / Habib
  4. US-Libya Relations / Assassination Squads
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Farm Bill
  7. Budget Deficit
  8. UAW
  9. Auto Industry / Unempl.
  10. Tennessee / Coal Mine Explosion
  11. Nightline: Alaska Gas Pipeline (Studio)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sprite; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware; American Gas Association)
  14. Barbara Walters Report (Patty Hearst)
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheats; Whirlpool Washers; Du Pont; Cella Wine.)
  17. Supreme Court / Freedom of Speech
  18. Haig / European Tour
  19. NATO Meeting / Greece
  20. USSR / Sakharov
  21. Poland
  22. Lenin / Murder Anniversary
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Products; Contact Severe Cold Formula; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  24. Whales
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hijackings
  3. (Commercial: Ponds Cold Cream; Andre Champagne.)
  4. Mine Accident / Palmer, Tennessee
  5. Budget Deficit
  6. Economy / Michigan
  7. Supreme Court / Religion / Universities
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Tylenol; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  10. Libya / United States / Hit Squad
  11. Greece / NATO
  12. Mobil / Marathon / FTC
  13. (Commercial: Libbey Glass; Sprite.)
  14. Alaska Gas Pipeline
  15. (Commercial: Teledyne Water Pik Shower Massage; Conoco.)
  16. London Snow
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Libya / United States / Hit Squad
  3. Hit Squad / Libya
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sunbeam Mixers; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Hijacking
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sprite; American Gas Association; Sharp Microwave Oven.)
  8. Mobil / Marathon / US Steel
  9. Auto Industry / UAW
  10. Supreme Court / Religious Services / Public Facilities
  11. Loan Defaults
  12. Budget Deficits
  13. Michigan Highway Accident
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; Primatene Mist; Hamilton Beach Pop-Air Corn Popper.)
  15. Poland
  16. Polish Emigrants
  17. Sakharov
  18. China, PR
  19. London Snow
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Mercedes Benz Turbo Diesels; Amway.)
  21. Farm Income
  22. Land Lottery
  23. Good Night

December 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel
  2. Sakharov
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Canon NP-210 Copier.)
  5. Libya / Hit Squad
  6. OPEC
  7. Economy
  8. Auto Industry / Union
  9. (Commercial: Sprite; American Bankers Association; Anacin.)
  10. Air Traffic Controllers
  11. Medicaid Fraud
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; Instapure Water Filter; Remington Shavers; Chrysler Lebaron Series.)
  14. Hijacking
  15. NATO Meeting
  16. West Germany / United States Missiles
  17. Abu Dhabi / OPEC
  18. Special Assignment (Hauptmann Case)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wines; Sunbeam Food Preparation Center; Brim Coffee.)
  20. Video Games
  21. Top Item Recapped and "Nightline" Item Re: Arkansas Evolution Trial
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Libyan Assassination Squads
  3. Hijacking
  4. Hijacking
  5. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; K Mart.)
  6. Tennessee / Mine Explosion
  7. Alaska Pipeline
  8. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Shaver and Lady Remington Shaver; Sprite.)
  9. Economy / Wholesale Price Index
  10. Air Traffic Controllers
  11. Auto Industry
  12. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Genie Garage Door Opener.)
  15. Medicare Fraud
  16. Las Vegas / IRS
  17. USSR / Sakharovs
  18. NATO
  19. (Commercial: Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron; Riunite Wine.)
  20. Christmas Pageant / California
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Controllers
  3. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Budget
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dristan; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  5. USSR / Sakharovs
  6. NATO / US-Libya Relations
  7. Hijacking
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sprite; Remington Micro Screen Shaver; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  10. Tennessee / Mine Explosion
  11. Auto Industry
  12. Canada / Constitution
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme Arthritis Med.; Canon A-1 Camera; Andre Champagne.)
  14. King / Lawsuit
  15. Alaska Pipeline
  16. Medicare Fraud
  17. O'Neill Birthday
  18. Allen
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Foot Fixer; Chaps Cologne; Sharp Appliances.)
  20. Princess Diana
  21. Good Night

December 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Andre Champagne.)
  4. US-Libya Relations
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Sprite; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; Interwoven Socks.)
  7. Donovan
  8. Ehrlichman
  9. Draft Registration
  10. USSR / Sakharov
  11. Nobel Peace Prize
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's. Choice Coffee; Pond's Cold Cream; Clorets; Neo Synephrine.)
  14. Ohio River / Barge Collision
  15. King
  16. Special Assignment (Cost of Justice)
  17. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Taylors California Cellars Wine.)
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Calvin Klein Jeans; Cambridge Cosmetics.)
  4. Libya Assassination Squad
  5. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Sprite.)
  6. Donovan
  7. Ehrlichman
  8. House / Alaska Gas Pipeline
  9. 1982 Budget
  10. Farm Bill
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Adhesive; Ora Ida French Fries.)
  13. Draft Registration
  14. King
  15. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Foundation; Gallo Wine.)
  16. Supertankers
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Microwave Ovens; Neosynephrine 12 Hour.)
  4. Draft Registration
  5. Donovan
  6. House Budget
  7. Ehrlichman
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sprite; Mercedes Benz; Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron.)
  10. USSR / Sakharovs
  11. Kenya / Flyer
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Playtex Bras; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  13. Used Cars
  14. Texas / Mercy Killing
  15. Mine Safety
  16. Christ / Legacy
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sunbeam Products; MasterCard; Aspercreme.)
  18. Ali
  19. Good Night

December 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Team Flakes Cereal; Riunite Wine.)
  4. King / Lawsuit
  5. Chicago / Construction Accident
  6. Ohio River / Barge Fire
  7. Hurricane
  8. Weather / England
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware; Canada Dry; Oil of Olay.)
  11. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  12. USSR / Sakharovs
  13. German Summit Meeting
  14. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Maxwell House Coffee; Hamilton Beach Silverstone Iron; Wang Laboratories.)
  16. Budget
  17. Economy / Catalog Sales
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center; Andre Champagne; Remington Micro Screen Shaver.)
  19. Boxing / Ali vs. Berbick
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Libya / US
  3. 6th Fleet / Libya
  4. NATO / Libya
  5. France / Libya
  6. OPEC
  7. (Commercial: Visa.)
  8. King / Barnett
  9. Arkansas / Evolution Suit
  10. Budget
  11. Foreign Aid
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sunbeam Food Processor; Paul Masson Wine.)
  14. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  15. East-West German Summit
  16. NATO Meeting / Reagan Missile Offer
  17. Iran Bombing
  18. Train Wreck / England
  19. (Commercial: Sinex; K Mart.)
  20. Reagan / Blacks
  21. (Commercial: Polaroid Sun Camera; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  22. Chicago / Construction Accident
  23. Nifedipine / FDA
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Products; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  4. United Nations Secretary Gen.
  5. Schmidt-Honecker Meeting
  6. Arms Reduction
  7. USSR / Sakharov
  8. Argentina
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; High Point Coffee.)
  11. OPEC
  12. Marathon / Merger Battle
  13. King
  14. Chicago / Construction Accident
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Microwave Oven; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Almaden Wine.)
  16. England / Weather
  17. Casey
  18. Donovan
  19. Budget
  20. Cong. and Reagan
  21. Reagan Recipe
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Amway Products; English Leather Cologne.)
  23. Christmas and Economy
  24. Good Night

December 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Schmidt-Honecker Meeting
  4. US-Libya Relations
  5. USSR /Sakharovs
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gas-X; Canon NP210.)
  7. Head Start
  8. Budget Deficits
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Products; Paul Masson Wine; Timex Watches.)
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Ben-Gay Balm.)
  12. Silkwood Case
  13. Pope
  14. Du Pont
  15. Television Show Creation
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Silhouette Romances; Black and Decker Bench Top Workmate.)
  17. Ali
  18. Good Night

December 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Pollenex Pure Air "99" Deodorizer.)
  4. Poland
  5. (Commercial: Canada Dry Products; Silhouette Romances; Oster Meat and Food Slicer; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  6. US-Libya Relations
  7. USSR / Sakharov
  8. Economy / Mortgages
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerator; Sanka Coffee; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; Clorets.)
  10. Sports: Football / Tennis / Boxing
  11. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Remington Air Purifier.)
  12. Poland
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds.)
  4. Poland
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Smoke Detector; Oil of Olay; Canon Ae-1 Camera.)
  6. Poland
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Workmate; Pepto-Bismol; Timex Watches.)
  8. USSR / Sakharovs
  9. London / Car Bombing
  10. Reagan / Assassination Aftermath
  11. Economy: Mortgages
  12. (Commercial: J.C. Penney; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Mazda RX-7.)
  13. Pope
  14. Poland
  15. Good Night

December 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; FTD.)
  4. Poland
  5. Poland / National Debt
  6. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Remington Micro Screen Shaver; Canada Dry.)
  8. Social Security
  9. Auto Industry
  10. Special Assignment (Interest Rates)
  11. Economy: Prime Rate
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Meat and Food Slicer; Sprite; Dodge 400; Anacin.)
  14. Israel / Golan Heights
  15. Libya
  16. Correction / Galbraith
  17. USSR / Sakharovs
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wines; American Bankers Association; Water Pik Shower Massage.)
  19. Alabama / Water Mail Carrier
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Events In Poland Announced On "Nightline" Tonight.
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / United States Reaction
  4. (Commercial: FTD; Total Cereal.)
  5. Poland / USSR Reaction
  6. Poland / Army
  7. Poland / Debts
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Ciara Perfume; Super Poli-Grip.)
  10. Poland / Chronology of Crisis
  11. (Commercial: Preparation H; Kodak Ektralite Camera.)
  12. Israel
  13. Donovan
  14. Social Security
  15. (Commercial: Stetson Cologne; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  16. Poland / Arms Reaction
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; FTD; Anacin.)
  4. Poland-USSR Relations
  5. Poland / European Reaction
  6. Poland / United States Reaction
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sunbeam Food Preparation Center; Andre Champagne; Playtex Bras.)
  9. Israel
  10. Egypt / Mubarak
  11. USSR / Sakharovs
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton, Incorporated; Wang Laboratories; Remington Micro Screen Shaver.)
  13. Supreme Court / Prayer / Vets.
  14. Congress / Poland / Social Security
  15. Voice of American / Poland
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center; Canon A-1 Camera; Aspercreme Arthritis Med.)
  17. Solidarity
  18. Good Night

December 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / USSR Reaction
  4. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; FTD.)
  5. Poland / United States Reaction
  6. Poland / Food Shortages
  7. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  8. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wine; Chrysler Lebaron Series; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  10. Terrorism / Lebanon
  11. Israel
  12. El Salvador
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Conoco; Riunite Wine; Sunbeam Appliances; Chaps Cologne.)
  15. Economy / Budget
  16. Auto Industry / Sales
  17. Airlines / Layoffs / No-Shows
  18. Baseball / Guidry
  19. (Commercial: Rolaids; Maytag; Chevette.)
  20. Poland
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / United States Reaction
  4. Poland / USSR Reaction
  5. (Commercial: FTD; Riunite Wine.)
  6. Poland / Food
  7. Poland / Roman Catholic Church
  8. (Commercial: Atari Television Games; Polaroid Sun Camera.)
  9. Cong.
  10. Economy
  11. Terrorism / Lebanon
  12. Israel
  13. United Nations / Secretary Gen.
  14. (Commercial: Canada Dry; Ciara Perfume.)
  15. Economy / Unemployment / Recession
  16. Amtrak
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Savings and Loan Foundation.)
  19. Agriculture Yearbook
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / Martial Law
  3. Poland / United States Reaction
  4. Poland / House / Senate
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; FTD Florists; Neo-Synephrine.)
  6. Special Segment (Poland: Days of Trial)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; First Alert Smoke Detectors; Sprite.)
  8. Israel / Golan Heights
  9. Terrorism / Lebanon
  10. Dinosaurs
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Amway; Preparation H; Cotton Incorporated)
  13. United Nations / Sec. Gen.
  14. Press Conference / Reagan
  15. Cong. Actions
  16. Nancy Reagan / White House Party
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; Clairol Foot Fixer; Sinex.)
  18. Farm Squeeze
  19. Good Night

December 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Poll
  4. Poland / Food Shortages
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; The Steamer Shower Massage.)
  6. Poland / United States Reaction
  7. Poland
  8. Poland / Citizen-Army Relations
  9. Chicago / Polish-American Rally
  10. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Trucks; Schweppes Mixers; Remington Micro Screen Razor.)
  12. Energy Department
  13. Cong.
  14. Economy / Industrial Production / Housing
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riunite Wine; Wang Laboratories; Oil of Olay; Total Cereal.)
  17. Regan
  18. Allen
  19. (Commercial: No Salt; Chrysler Lebaron Series; Tasters Choice Coffee.)
  20. Poland / Television
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Pope
  4. Poland / Food
  5. (Commercial: Schweppes; Ciara Perfume.)
  6. Poland / Communications / Refugees
  7. USSR / Gold
  8. Chicago / Polish-American Demonstration
  9. (Commercial: Conoco; Sunbeam Appliances.)
  10. Economy / Industrial Production / Unemployment / Housing
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. Cong.
  13. Burger / Prisons
  14. Weather
  15. (Commercial: Prepcort Creme; Atari Video Game.)
  16. Israel-Syrian Relations / Golan Heights
  17. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Polaroid Sun Camera.)
  18. New York City / Garbage Strike
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Catholic Church
  4. Poland / Vienna
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Schweppes Mixers; Nabisco Team Flakes Cereal.)
  6. Pope / Poland
  7. Brezhnev / Reagan
  8. Poland / US
  9. Polish Americans
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chap Stick; Cotton, Incorporated; Sophia Perfume.)
  11. Golan Heights
  12. Greece
  13. Libya / Hit Squad
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oil of Olay; Remington Shavers; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  15. Burger/ Prisons
  16. Industrial Production
  17. Cong.
  18. Allen
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: No Salt; Cotton, Incorporated; Anacin.)
  21. Onassis / Galella
  22. Computer Coaching
  23. Good Night

December 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / News Conference
  3. Poland / Travel
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Budweiser Beer; FTD Florists.)
  5. Poland / Reagan News Conference
  6. Libya / White House Intruder / Christmas Tree
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin; Visa.)
  9. Winter Storm
  10. Mississippi / School Bus Accident
  11. Special Assignment (Fires In School)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Silverstone Utensils; Pond's Cold Cream; Silhouette Romances; Canon Copiers.)
  14. Evolution Trial / Arkansas
  15. Golan Heights / United States / Israel
  16. Yellow Rain
  17. Dozier Kidnapping
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Savings and Loan Association; Sprite; K Mart.)
  19. Poland / Gdansk Monument
  20. Recap and "Nightline" Broadcast
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Delayed Report
  4. Walesa / Catholic Church
  5. News Conference
  6. (Commercial: Sophia Perfume; FTD Florists.)
  7. Poland / Exodus
  8. Polish Seamen
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Calvin Klein Jeans; Riunite Wines.)
  11. Dozier Kidnapping
  12. Libya Hit Squad
  13. Energy Department
  14. Mississippi / School Bus Accident
  15. (Commercial: Insta-Pure Water Filter; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. Arkansas / Evolution Trial
  17. Personal Income / Spending
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Ciara Perfume.)
  20. Poland
  21. Parking Fees
  22. Christmas Tree / White House Intruder / Libya
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / United States Reaction
  4. Poland / Food Shipments
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; FTD; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Poland
  7. Poland / NBC-Ap Poll
  8. Poland / Debt
  9. Polish Defectors / Emigres
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Gallo Wines; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  12. Italy / Kidnapping
  13. President Press Conference
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton, Incorporated; Preparation H; Playtex Bras.)
  15. Energy Department
  16. Japan / Foreign Car Sales
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sprite; Chaps Cologne; Team Flakes Cereal.)
  18. National Christmas Tree
  19. Good Night

December 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Upcoming Items Announced
  3. Poland
  4. Poland / Solidarity/ Defections
  5. Poland / Warsaw Pact
  6. Poland / United States Reaction
  7. (Commercial: Team Flakes Cereal; FTD.)
  8. Italy Kidnapping
  9. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Insta-Pure Water Filter; Pond's Cold Cream; Cella Wines.)
  11. US-Israel Relations
  12. Zimbabwe Bomb
  13. Poland / Walesa
  14. (Commercial: Visa; Sunbeam Appliances; Brim Coffee.)
  15. Lynn, Massachusetts / Fire
  16. Special Assignment: Fire In Schools
  17. Economy
  18. (Commercial: Paul Masson Wines; Total Cereal; Clairol Foot Fixer.)
  19. Katie Beckett
  20. Top Item Recapped; "Nightline" Report Noted.
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Solidarity In Exile
  4. Walesa
  5. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Charlie Perfume.)
  6. Poland / US
  7. Polish Debts
  8. Gasoline Prices
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Association; Sprite.)
  11. Dozier Kidnapping
  12. Golan Heights
  13. Albania
  14. (Commercial: Atari Video Games; Whitman's Chocolates.)
  15. Spies
  16. Libyan Hit Squad
  17. Interior Department Actions / Environmentalists
  18. Kentucky Accident
  19. Lynn, Massachusetts / Fire
  20. (Commercial: Calvin Klein Jeans; Gold Medal Flour.)
  21. Katie Beckett / Medicaid
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. United States / Israel / Golan Heights
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; FTD Florists; Dristan.)
  4. Poland
  5. Poland / US
  6. Warsaw Pact Nations / Poland
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Neo-Synephrine; Amway; Aspercreme Rub For Arthritis.)
  8. Dozier Kidnapping
  9. Zimbabwe Bomb
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Copiers; Team Flakes Cereal; Cotton Incorporated)
  11. John F. Kennedy Assassination / New Report
  12. Gross National Prod.
  13. Daily News
  14. Lynn, Massachusetts / Fire
  15. Nuclear Plants / Security
  16. Snowstorms
  17. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex; Anusol Suppositories; Cambridge Cologne.)
  20. Myers / Social Security
  21. Katie Beckett
  22. Good Night

December 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Stowaway Step Stool.)
  4. Poland
  5. Poland / Demonstrations
  6. Poland / Papal Emissaries / Glemp
  7. (Commercial: Goodyear; Polaroid Sun Camera.)
  8. Poland / United States Reaction
  9. USSR / Brezhnev
  10. US-Poland-USSR Relations
  11. Poland / Mail
  12. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detector; Remington Micro Screen Shaver and Lady Remington.)
  13. Italy / Dozier
  14. Donovan
  15. US-Israel Relations
  16. (Commercial: Baker's Joy; Canon Ae-1 Program Camera.)
  17. USSR / Sakharovs
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

December 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Spasowski / Defection
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Osterizer Blender.)
  4. Poland / Catholic Church / United States Reaction / US-USSR Relations
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; Atari Video Games; Foot Fixer; Conoco.)
  6. US-Israel Relations
  7. Italy / Dozier
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Air Purifier; Oil of Olay; Colombian Coffee Growers; Whitman's Chocolates.)
  9. Sports / Football / Skiing / Heuga
  10. (Commercial: DuPont Silverstone Cookware; Canada Dry.)
  11. New York City / Tuba Concert
  12. Economy / Retail Sales
  13. USSR / Sakharovs
  14. Update On Polish Situation Announced In Weekend Report
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

December 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Debt / Red Cross
  4. United States Delegation
  5. Poland / Television
  6. Spasowski
  7. Poland / Defectors
  8. Poland / ILA
  9. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Conoco.)
  10. National Security Council / Poland
  11. Poland / Implications
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cella Wines; Chrysler Autos; Team Flakes Cereal.)
  14. US-Israel Relations / Golan Heights
  15. Dozier Kidnap
  16. Explosion / Alabama
  17. Taylor-Warner / Separation
  18. Economy: Gold Prices
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart; Brim Coffee; Silhouette Romances; Whitman Chocolates.)
  20. Women's Rights
  21. Tibet
  22. (Commercial: Stetson Cologne For Men; Atari Video Games; Ford Mustang.)
  23. Top Item Recapped and "Nightline" Announcement
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Spasowski
  4. Poland / United States Reaction
  5. Pope
  6. (Commercial: Instapure Water Filter; Ciara Perfume.)
  7. Israel
  8. Commentary / Israel
  9. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Radio Shack.)
  10. Alabama / Explosion
  11. Weather / United States / Great Britain
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Emeraude Perfume; Gallo Wine.)
  14. Paisley
  15. Italy / Dozier
  16. Iran-USSR Relations
  17. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Cambridge Cologne.)
  18. Warners
  19. Traffic Anarchy
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Spasowski / United States Reaction
  4. Poland / ILA
  5. Poland / Debt
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Foot Fixer; Gallo Wines.)
  7. Israel
  8. Israel / United States Reaction
  9. Pope
  10. NBC News-Ap Poll / War
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sophia Perfume; First Alert Smoke Detector; Anacin.)
  12. Special Segment (Brezhnev On The Record)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware; Oil of Olay.)
  15. Women's Rights
  16. Cheese
  17. Alabama / Explosion
  18. Puppy Mills
  19. Warners
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chaps Cologne; Black and Decker Dustbuster; Paul Masson Champagne.)
  21. Dream Houses / Plains, Georgia
  22. Good Night

December 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Walesa / Pope
  4. Spasowski / Reagan
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; Chaps Cologne.)
  6. Economy
  7. Economy / Farming
  8. Farm Bill
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Andre Champagne; Atari Video Games; Instapure Water Filter.)
  11. Italy / Dozier
  12. Donovan
  13. Administration Report
  14. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry; Nosalt Salt Substitute; Canon NP210; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. California / Trial
  17. Cody
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wine; K Mart; Preparation H.)
  19. Rubik
  20. Auction
  21. Golf / Crosby
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. ABC Coverage of President Reagan's Speech Announced
  24. Tonight's "Nightline" Announced, Featuring Poland and Voice of America.
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Warsaw Radio
  3. Walesa
  4. Ferry Passengers / Poland
  5. Polish Debts
  6. Spasowski / Reagan / Sanctions
  7. (Commercial: Ciara Perfume; Riunite Wine.)
  8. Economy
  9. Farm Bill / Cheese
  10. Industry / Taxes
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors; Anacin.)
  13. Donovan
  14. Wilkerson / Weather Underground
  15. (Commercial: Atari Video Games; Whitman's Chocolates.)
  16. Welfare Fraud / Florida / Amnesty
  17. Citizenship Canceled / Nazi
  18. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Cella Wines.)
  19. Dozier Kidnapping
  20. Afghanistan
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Italy / Dozier
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chaps Cologne; Du Pont.)
  4. Spasowski / Poland / Pope
  5. Poland / Bornholm
  6. Saudi Arabia / Lawsuit
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Corp.; Dristan; Polident.)
  8. Donovan
  9. Economy
  10. Reagan Administration / First Year
  11. Farm Bill
  12. California / Oakland Sale
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Anacin; Silhouette Romances; Ex-Lax.)
  15. Special Segment: Voice of America
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert; Gallo Wine; Du Pont Silverstone.)
  17. Dinosaur
  18. Good Night

December 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / Reagan Speech
  3. Poland
  4. Poland / Propaganda
  5. Poland
  6. (Commercial: Fixodent; Conoco.)
  7. ERA
  8. Donovan
  9. Allen
  10. Economy / Auto Industry
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nuance Perfume; Schweppes; Du Pont Chemical Company.)
  13. Saudi Arabia
  14. Saudi Arabia-Syria Relations
  15. Israel
  16. Lebanon
  17. Italy / Dozier
  18. Pope
  19. Economy : Gold Price (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Foot Fixer; Anacin; Atari Video Games.)
  21. Weather
  22. Toy Trains
  23. (Commercial: Chaps Cologne; Gallo Wine; Instapure Water Filter.)
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Polish Situation/ Reagan Speech
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Censorship
  4. President Speech / US-USSR -Polish Relations
  5. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  6. ERA
  7. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Schweppes.)
  8. Economy Auto Industry / Copper Industry
  9. Economy / Budget / Commentary
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Instapure Water Filter; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  12. Allen
  13. Donovan
  14. Israel / Begin
  15. Afghanistan
  16. (Commercial: Canada Dry; Atari Video Games.)
  17. Switzerland / Polish Children
  18. Austrian-Polish Relations
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. ERA
  3. Donovan / Allen
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Anacin.)
  5. President Speech / Poland
  6. Poland / Aid
  7. Poland / European Reaction
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chaps Cologne; Foot Fixer; Andre Champagne.)
  9. Italy / Dozier
  10. Israel / Begin
  11. Afghanistan
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Chloraseptic Sore Throat Med.; Schweppes.)
  13. Economy / Taxes
  14. Economy / Auto Industry / Copper Industry
  15. Unemployment / Charities
  16. Texas / Drivers
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Robitussin Cough Medication; First Alert Smoke Detector; Aspercreme Arthritis Cream.)
  19. Poland / Zawada
  20. Good Night

December 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1981
  1. (Studio) Single Candle Noted In Windows of White House and Vatican.
  2. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Poland / Pope
  4. (Commercial: Chloraseptic Sore Throat Med.; Rolaids.)
  5. Poland / USSR -US Relations
  6. Poland / Rurarz / USSR
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wines; Oil of Olay; Buc Wheats Cereals.)
  9. Milwaukee / Police Strike
  10. Special Assignment: Marathon / Oil Industry
  11. California / Shark Attack
  12. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Du Pont Chemical Company; Anacin; Ex-Lax.)
  14. Italy / Dozier
  15. Christmas / Bethlehem
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor Champagne; Spray `N Wash; Denny's.)
  17. Wyoming / Shepherds
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Rurarz
  4. (Commercial: Sunlite Oil; Cella Wines.)
  5. Polish Fishing Rights
  6. Christmas / White House
  7. Poland / USSR
  8. Vietnam Veterans
  9. (Commercial: Cotylenol Cold Med.; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Milwaukee / Police Strike
  11. Wilson / Barnes
  12. IRS
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Prepcort Cream; Duracell Batteries.)
  15. Cheese
  16. Christmas / Poor
  17. (Commercial: Gas-X Antacid; Allstate Insurance.)
  18. Candles / Poland
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / Pope
  3. Poland / Defectors
  4. Poland / US-USSR Relations
  5. Poland / United States Sanctions
  6. White House / Candles
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Aspercreme Arthritis Rub.)
  8. Poland
  9. Christmas Services
  10. Economy: Price of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Amway; Team Flakes Cereal; Budweiser.)
  12. Italy / Dozier
  13. Milwaukee / Police Strike
  14. Cheese
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Preparation H; Rolaids; Primatene Mist Asthma Med.)
  17. Oil Industry
  18. Nixon Tapes
  19. Christmas / White House
  20. Panda
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; FTD; Natural Light Beer.)
  22. Santa Claus
  23. Good Night

December 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Defectors
  4. Poland / Christmas
  5. Poland / Pope
  6. Poland / United Nations
  7. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Rose Milk Skin Care Lotion.)
  8. Assassination Squads
  9. Canada / Tanker
  10. Stock Market Rptd. Closed (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Final Net Hair Spray; Andre Champagne.)
  12. Paddlefish
  13. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Del Monte Lite Fruit; Denny's; Taylor Champagne.)
  15. Christmas / White House /Concert
  16. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Oil of Olay; Ex-Lax.)
  17. Top Item Recapped
  18. Nightline Tonight Announced With Update On Poland and Religion In USSR and China, PR.
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland / Pope
  3. Poland / Radio Free Europe
  4. Poland / Defectors
  5. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Lotion; Polident Denture Cleaner.)
  6. Budget
  7. White House / Christmas
  8. Christmas / Ohio
  9. Christmas / Sacramento
  10. Christmas / San Francisco
  11. (Commercial: Del Monte Lite Fruit; Colombian Coffee Growers.)
  12. Canada / Tanker
  13. Italy / Dozier
  14. Auto Industry / Smyrna
  15. (Commercial: Chloraseptic Sore Throat Med.; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. Christmas / Commentary
  17. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  18. Old Toys
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Defectors
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amway; Budweiser Beer.)
  5. Assassination Squads / White House Christmas
  6. Vietnam Veterans
  7. Israel / Sharon
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwasher; Correctol Laxative; General Tire Company.)
  9. Tiller / Rescue
  10. Canada / Tanker
  11. California / Shark Attack
  12. Salvation Army / Christmas Gift
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Team Flakes Cereal; Andre Champagne.)
  14. Economy / Travel / Movies
  15. Massachusetts / Lenox and Lee
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Kenmore Appliances; Natural Light Beer; Freedent Gum.)
  17. Christmas / Polish Refugees
  18. Good Night (Scenes from Christmas service at National Cathedral, Washington, DC, shown.)

December 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / US-USSR Relations
  4. Poland / Pope
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Paul Masson Champagne.)
  6. Poland / Japan
  7. Poland / Economy Sanctions / European Reaction
  8. Poland / Chicago
  9. (Commercial: Rose Milk Skin Care Lotion; Canada Dry.)
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Haitian Refugees
  12. Immigrants / China
  13. (Commercial: Colombian Coffee Growers Association; Andre Champagne.)
  14. Economy / Budget Cuts / Schools
  15. Canada / Tanker
  16. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  17. Ethnic Understanding
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Poland / Japan
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Ahrens / US-Israel Relations
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chap Stick Lip Balm; Ex-Lax.)
  7. Christmas / Economy
  8. Budget
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Seville; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Natural Light Beer.)
  10. Medicaid
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tire Company; Paul Masson Champagne; Ben-Gay.)
  12. NCPAC
  13. NBC News-Ap Poll
  14. Wagner
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac.)
  16. Christmas Music / Harlem Boys Choir
  17. Good Night

December 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Italy / Dozier
  3. (Commercial: Team Flakes Cereal; Atari Video Games.)
  4. Poland / Reagan
  5. Poland / Haig
  6. Poland
  7. Man of Year / Walesa
  8. Vienna / Polish Refugees
  9. (Commercial: Columbian Coffee Growers Association; Triaminic-12 Cold Med.; K Mart; Preparation H.)
  10. Afghanistan / Rebels
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Canada Dry; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  12. Sports / Football / Year Recalled
  13. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Rolaids; Preview of 12/28/81 ABC "World News Tonight".)
  14. Mind Twister Puzzles
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1981
  1. Italy / Kidnapping
  2. (Commercial: Federal Express; Paul Masson Champagne.)
  3. Poland
  4. (Commercial: Del Monte Lite Fruit; Canada Dry Products.)
  5. Poland / United States Views
  6. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  7. Miami / Haitian Refugees
  8. 55 Norway Fire
  9. (Commercial: Conoco; Andre Champagne.)
  10. Vietnam / Vets. Visit
  11. Poland
  12. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Italy / Dozier Kidnapping
  3. Italy / Explosion
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda RX-7; Gas-X.)
  5. Poland
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smokehouse Almonds; Natural Light Beer; K Mart.)
  7. Economy
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Atlanta / Williams Trial
  10. Robert Kennedy Grave / Vandalism
  11. Miami / Haitian Refugees
  12. North America Map
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Tires; Andre Champagne; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  14. Chinese-American's Odyssey
  15. Good Night

December 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Goodyear.)
  4. Atlanta / Williams Trial
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Formula 44D Cough Medication; Total Cereal; Cella Wine.)
  7. Virginia / Test Tube Baby
  8. Italy / Dozier Kidnapping
  9. USSR / Sakharov
  10. Israel / Sinai Settlers
  11. Italy / Skiing Accident
  12. Vietnam Veterans
  13. Robert Kennedy Grave
  14. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray; Ford; Atari.)
  15. Economy: Gold Prices
  16. California / Shark Attacks
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Conoco; Sinex Long-Lasting Nasal Spray.)
  18. Carmichael
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Andre Champagne.)
  4. Atlanta / Williams Trial
  5. Commentary: Handguns
  6. Robert Kennedy Grave / Vandalism
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  8. Virginia / Test Tube Baby
  9. Miami / Haitian Refugees
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  12. Interstate Highway System
  13. Israel-Egypt Rel. / Sinai
  14. Japan / Defense Spending
  15. (Commercial: VW Models; Taylor Champagne.)
  16. Carmichael Death
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton Incorporated; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  4. Virginia / Test Tube Baby
  5. Atlanta / Williams Trial
  6. Weather
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Du Pont.)
  9. Italy / Dozier Kidnapping
  10. Miami / Haitian Refugees
  11. USSR / Sakharov
  12. OPEC
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Preparation H; Pepto-Bismol.)
  14. Special Segment (Afghanistan 2 Years Later)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Newsweek Magazine; Aspercreme.)
  16. Parades
  17. Good Night

December 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / USSR / US
  3. Sanctions
  4. Poland
  5. Poland / Power Struggle
  6. Poland / Debt
  7. Poland / Walesa
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Chloraseptic; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  10. Gun Control / Illinois
  11. Donovan / Spec. Prosecutor
  12. Dozier Kidnap
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Andre Champagne; Atari Video Games. Super Poli-Grip.)
  15. Economy
  16. Merger / Fin. Services Supermarkets
  17. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Sears Portraits; Conoco; Sanka Coffee.)
  19. Atlantic City / Water Contamination
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wines; Publishers
  21. Blue Grass Music / Japan
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Walesa / Sanctions
  3. Sanctions / Reactions
  4. Sanctions
  5. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Walesa
  7. Haig / Poland
  8. Poland / Jews
  9. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  10. Donovan
  11. Hastings
  12. Illinois / Gun Control
  13. Legislation / Reagan
  14. Trade Balance
  15. Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Free N' Soft Fabric Softener; Taylor Champagne.)
  18. Terrorism
  19. Dozier Kidnapping
  20. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Triaminic-12 Cold Medicine.)
  21. Florida / Construction Accident
  22. Computers
  23. Cancer / Goat
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Sanctions / Poland / USSR
  3. Sanctions / USSR Reaction
  4. US-USSR Relations
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Publishers' Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Sanctions / Allies
  7. Sanctions / Effect
  8. Trade Balance
  9. Poland / Martial Law
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton, Incorporated; Total Cereal; Final Net.)
  11. Donovan
  12. Atlanta Deaths
  13. Terrorism
  14. Israel / Def. Aid
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway; Newsweek Magazine; Preparation H.)
  16. Gun Control / Illinois
  17. Reagan Tax Cuts
  18. Construction Accident / Florida
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Sears Batteries and Tires; Cotton, Incorporated; Team Flakes Cereal.)
  21. Party Line / Poland / Television
  22. Good Night

December 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Rolaids.)
  4. Poland
  5. Economy / Home Sales
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Paul Masson Champagne; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Total Cereal.)
  8. Colorado / Plane Crash
  9. Harris / Appeal
  10. California / DUI Law
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Atari; Ford.)
  13. Pope / Poland
  14. Special Assignment (Assassination Attempt On Pope)
  15. Turkey
  16. Dietrich
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Team Cereal.)
  18. Television News
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  4. Poland
  5. (Commercial: Triaminic Syrup; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  6. Reagan / Vacation
  7. Colorado/ Plane Crash
  8. Marathon Takeover
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Free N' Soft; Riunite Wine.)
  11. Polavchak / Custody Hearing
  12. Harris / Appeal
  13. Multiple Marriages
  14. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Preparation H.)
  15. Battered Wives
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Aspercreme.)
  4. Poland / Pope
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton, Incorporated; Team Cereal; Freedent Gum.)
  6. Poland / Reagan Interview (Poland, Israel)
  7. PLO
  8. Tax Returns
  9. Marathon Takeover
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Rolaids; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  12. Harris / Appeal
  13. Noguchi
  14. Hastings Indictment
  15. Polovchak / Custody Hearing
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton, Incorporated; Anacin; Paul Masson Champagne.)
  17. Shark Eyes
  18. Good Night

December 31, 1981

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Publishers' Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  4. Iowa / Manhunt
  5. Test Tube Baby
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rose Milk Lotion; American Express and Marriott Hotels; Nestle Toll House Cookies.)
  8. US-China, PR Rel. / Taiwan
  9. MX Missile
  10. Poli Resignation
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont; Nytol; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  13. Ghana / Coup
  14. Libya-Saudi Arabia Relations
  15. New Year
  16. Sports: Hockey
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra Strength Bufferin; Conoco; Oil of Olay.)
  18. 1981
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Walesa / Polish Television
  4. (Commercial: Rose Milk Lotion; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  5. Poland / Prices / Administration
  6. Sanctions / Allies
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Guardian Angel Shooting / Police
  9. Suicide Prevented
  10. Poli Resignation
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Conoco.)
  13. Test Tube Baby
  14. Midwifery / Tennessee
  15. (Commercial: Sears Paint; Polident.)
  16. Anthony Dollar Coin
  17. Good Night. Happy New Year.
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Poland / New Years' Eve
  3. Poland / Resistance / United States G%Inion
  4. Poland / France
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Phillips Milk of Magnesia; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Test Tube Baby
  7. Poli Resignation
  8. MX Missiles
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Amway; Chap Stick.)
  10. Israel / West Bank
  11. Israel / Green Patrol
  12. Libya / Saudi Arabia
  13. Ghana Coup
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Newsweek; Michelob Beer; Cotton, Incorporated)
  16. Williams Trial / Atlanta
  17. Health Care / Cost To Government
  18. Indian Rights
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway; Sanka Coffee; Pubishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  20. 1981 Recap
  21. Good Night. Happy New Year.

Specials

• December 04, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:03:40 - 23:33:30]
• December 09, 1981 - PBS Special - James Watt's Environment: Promised Land [21:00:10 - 21:58:00]
• December 10, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:04:00 - 23:34:00]
• December 17, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:43:00]
• December 17, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:03:00 - 23:32:00]
• December 17, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• December 17, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:38:50 - 13:41:10]
• December 17, 1981 - CBS Special - Poland: Days of Darkness [23:00:00 - 23:34:30]
• December 17, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• December 17, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:38:50 - 13:43:20]
• December 18, 1981 - NBC Special - Today (re: Poland) [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 21, 1981 - ABC Special - CloseUp: Rain of Terror [19:00:00 - 19:58:30]
• December 23, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech (Introduction) [20:00:10 - 20:00:50]
• December 23, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech (Analysis) [20:14:30 - 20:14:40]
• December 23, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Address [20:00:00 - 20:22:00]
• December 23, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Address (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:00:50]
• December 23, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Address (Analysis) [20:14:40 - 20:18:00]
• December 25, 1981 - PBS Special - Ben Wattenberg at Large [08:30:20 - 08:58:30]
• December 29, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Comments re: Poland [14:31:10 - 14:35:30]
• December 29, 1981 - CBS Special - Update re: U.S. relations with Soviet Union [13:33:50 - 13:38:00]
• December 29, 1981 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Eye of the Beholder [08:00:10 - 08:58:40]
• December 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan's First Year: What Went Right, What Went Wrong [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]

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