February 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

February 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 1, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Economy / Reagan Administration
  3. Democratic Party Leadership Conference
  4. (Commercial: Subaru Autos; Ben-Gay Balm.)
  5. Airline Incidents
  6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Strike
  7. Steubenville, Ohio / City Strike
  8. (Commercial: Old Spice After Shave; Nature's Remedy.)
  9. Poland
  10. US-USSR Relations
  11. Cuban Refugees
  12. Indonesian Ferryboat Accident
  13. (Commercial: Rose Milk; Vicks Formula 44D.)
  14. Ethiopia / Early Man
  15. Silent Film Napoleon
  16. Ella Grasso
  17. Lake Erie / Ice Fishing Incident
  18. (Commercial: Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ; Alberto Vo-5.)
  19. Hostages / Lee
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Rel.
  3. Poland
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: ITT; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Reagan Administration / Economics
  7. US-China, PR Relations
  8. Chun / Washington, DC Visit
  9. Japan / Weather
  10. Mount Saint Helens
  11. Falwell / Penthouse
  12. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Extra Strength Balm; Clorets; Upcoming Item; Beneficial Income Tax Service.)
  13. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Federal Express; Upcoming Item; Aspercreme.)
  14. Curfews / New Orleans and Atlanta
  15. Ohio / Municipal Workers' Strike
  16. Ohio / Drug Raid Shoot-Out
  17. Groundhog Day
  18. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Afl. Steak Sauce; Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  19. Japan / Sumo Wrestler
  20. Good Night

February 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan-Chun Meeting / United States Foreign Policy
  3. Poland
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Pepto-Bismol.)
  6. General Motors
  7. Chrysler-UAW Contract
  8. Weather / February
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Conoco; Maalox and Maalox Plus.)
  11. Garwood
  12. Hostages
  13. Iran
  14. Paris / Abp.
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Denny's Restaurants; Anacin; Plymouth Horizon; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  17. Confirmation Hearings / Clark
  18. Education Department / Bilingual Education
  19. Falwell and Penthouse
  20. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Century 21 Realty; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  21. Boxing Scandal
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Bilingual Education
  3. (Commercial: Chrysler K Cars; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Reagan-Chun Meeting
  5. US-USSR Rel.
  6. Poli / Reagan Administration
  7. US-Iran Relations
  8. White
  9. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  10. Auto Companies / General Motors, Chrysler
  11. Air Pollution
  12. Federal Election Commission / Reagan Campaign
  13. Confirmation Hearings / Donovan
  14. Tris
  15. Postal Service
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Carlo Rossi Wines; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion.)
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Overweight Army
  20. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Static Guard.)
  21. Lustiger
  22. Peking / Chinese Restaurant
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations
  3. Reagan-Chun Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bufferin; Buick Regal.)
  5. Reagan Administration / Latin America
  6. Poland
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Greyhound Bus Lines; Florida Orange Growers.)
  9. General Motors
  10. Economy
  11. Bilingual Education
  12. Federal Election Commission / Reagan Campaign
  13. Falwell and Penthouse
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Emery Express; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  15. Special Segment (Doomsday Economics)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature's Remedy Laxative; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Renault L8I.)
  17. Boston College / Basketball Investigation
  18. Good Night

February 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Administration
  3. Army / Hiring Freeze
  4. E. United States / USSR Bombers
  5. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  6. Poland
  7. Norway / Prime Minister
  8. Tennessee / Datsun Plant
  9. Gasoline, Diesel and Heating Oil Prices
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Coronet Products; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Eveready Batteries.)
  12. Reagan's Cabinet
  13. Garwood
  14. (Commercial:. Sunkist Products; Buick Skylark; Amway Products; Riunite Wines.)
  15. Iran-US Relations / Hostage Agreement
  16. Hostages
  17. Iran / Dwyer
  18. Spain / Basques
  19. Economy: Gold Prices
  20. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Preparation H; Night of Olay.)
  21. Boxing Scandal
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan Administration
  3. United States / USSR Bombers
  4. Haig / Cuba and El Salvador
  5. Stealth
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  7. Reagan / Economy
  8. Economy / Debt Ceiling
  9. Reagan's Cabinet
  10. (Commercial: Riunite Wines; Emery Express.)
  11. Poland
  12. Spain / Basque
  13. Garwood
  14. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  15. Boxing Scandal
  16. Sickle Cell Anemia (Missing In Action) and United States Air Force Academy
  17. Surrogate Mothers and Cows
  18. McNamara / Death
  19. General Motors
  20. Japanese Auto Imports
  21. Oil and Natural Gas / Prices, Shortage
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: ITT.)
  24. Army / Private Sec. Guards
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 3, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Administration
  3. Economy / National Debt Ceiling
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication; Whirlpool Corp.)
  5. Neutron Bomb / MX Missile
  6. Army / Hiring Freeze
  7. US-Saudi Arabia Rel.
  8. Stealth
  9. Reagan's Cabinet
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Oil of Olay; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  12. Poland
  13. Reagan / USSR , Israel, Iran
  14. US-Iran Rel. / Hostage Agreement
  15. El Salvador
  16. Norway / Prime Minister
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dannon Yogurt; Bufferin; Eveready Batteries.)
  18. Garwood
  19. Weather / Pennsylvania
  20. Canada / Gasoline Prices
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Taster's Choice Coffee; Toyota Starlit.)
  22. Miami / Sculpture
  23. Good Night

February 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 4, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan and Cong.
  3. Iran / Dwyer
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Anacin.)
  5. Iran / Dwyer
  6. Garwood
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Carlo Rossi Wines; Sunkist Products.)
  9. Poland
  10. Spain / Basque Region
  11. Oil Price Hikes
  12. Air Fares
  13. Home Heating
  14. AT&T
  15. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Emery Express; Owens-Corning Insulation; Maalox and Maalox Plus.)
  16. US-S. Korea Rel.
  17. Special Assignment (The First Hundred Days)
  18. (Commercial: Dodge Omni Miser; La Choy Products; Riunite Wines.)
  19. Hinson / Sodomy Chg.
  20. Boxing Scandal
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Budget Cuts and Additions
  3. (Commercial: Sunkist Products; Alberto VO5 Hairdressing.)
  4. Reagan / Capitol Hill
  5. AT&T (Studio) 1980 Profits For AT&T Said Setting Record; Details Given.
  6. Auto Sales
  7. Bankruptcy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Maytag Washers.)
  10. Iran / Dwyer
  11. Poland
  12. Spain / Basques and Carlos
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Boxing Scandal
  15. Concorde
  16. Air Fares
  17. Income Taxes
  18. Clark
  19. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Sanka Coffee.)
  20. Hinson / Sodomy Charges
  21. Justice Department and Marijuana
  22. California / Student
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 4, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Capitol Hill
  3. Budget
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Static Guard; Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ.)
  5. Iran
  6. US-USSR Rel.
  7. Poland
  8. Spain / Basques
  9. US-S. Korea Rel.
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: La Choy Products; Kemper Insurance Group; Sunkist Products.)
  12. Air Fares
  13. AT&T
  14. Reagan Administration / Hiring Freeze
  15. Hinson / Sodomy Charges
  16. New Jersey / Boarding Home Fire
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Emery Express; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  18. Tarnower Murder Trial
  19. Boxing Scandal
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Electra and Skylark; Roman Meal Bread; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  21. California / Vietnam Student
  22. Good Night

February 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Garwood
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Chrysler K Cars.)
  4. Reagan / Economics
  5. Special Assignment (The First Hundred Days)
  6. Navy Readiness
  7. Killer Satellite Test
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Regina Electrikbroom; Owens-Corning Insulation.)
  10. Oil Prices
  11. Saudi Arabia / Oil
  12. US-USSR Relations
  13. Giscard-Schmidt Meeting / Reagan
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Canon NP80 Copier; Agree Shampoo; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Anacin.)
  16. Hinson
  17. Atlanta / Child Killings
  18. Mount Saint Helens
  19. (Commercial: Buick Electra; Whirlpool Corp.; Denny's Restaurants.)
  20. Reagan and Democrats
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Garwood
  3. (Commercial: Sine-Aid; Dodge Aries.)
  4. Reagan / Economics
  5. National Debt.
  6. Oil Prices
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Ex-Lax.)
  10. Economy / Budget Cuts
  11. Navy Budget
  12. Florida / Agriculture Destruction
  13. Hijack Attempt
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Polaroid Time-Zero Film.)
  15. Atlanta / Child Killings
  16. Mount Saint Helens
  17. Montana / Copper Industry
  18. Poland
  19. Iran
  20. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion.)
  21. China, PR / Catacombs
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economics
  3. Budget
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grape-Nuts Cereal; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  5. Garwood
  6. Atlanta / Child Killings
  7. Oil Prices
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel Antacid; Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Alberto VO5 Hairdressing.)
  9. Neutron Bomb
  10. US-USSR Rel.
  11. Poland
  12. United States Navy
  13. Budget Cuts
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Saran Wrap; Sunkist Products.)
  16. Special Segment (Natural Gas)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Owens-Corning Insulation; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Jeep CJ.)
  18. Mount Saint Helens
  19. Gray Whales
  20. Good Night

February 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / National Debt.
  3. Economy / Unemployment
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Chrysler Autos.)
  5. Atlanta / Child Killings
  6. Oil Prices
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Amway Products; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Budweiser Beer.)
  9. Giscard-Schmidt Summit
  10. Poland
  11. USSR / Unions
  12. (Commercial: Sunkist Products; Future Wax; Owens-Corning Insulation; Dannon Yogurt.)
  13. State and Def. Depts. / Rift
  14. Special Assignment (The First Hundred Days)
  15. (Commercial: Tootsie Products; Anacin; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  16. The Killer Game Fad
  17. Top Item Recapped
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 6, 1981
  1. Reagan / Grain Embargo
  2. Neutron Bomb
  3. El Salvador
  4. Poland
  5. Iran
  6. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Century 21 Realty.)
  7. Economy / National Debt
  8. Economy / Unemployment
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  11. Reagan
  12. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Eveready Batteries.)
  13. Mount Saint Helens
  14. Weather / Drought
  15. Bridge / Wisconsin
  16. California / Earthquakes
  17. (Commercial: Polaroid Time-Zero Film; Nature's Remedy Laxative.)
  18. Carter / Yarrow Pardon
  19. Reagan's Birthday
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Reagan / Hiring Freeze
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Qume Character Printer; Anacin.)
  5. Poland
  6. Def. and State Depts.
  7. Giscard-Schmidt
  8. Italy / Terrorism
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sunkist Products; Oil of Olay; Owens-Corning Insulation.)
  10. Atlanta / Child Murders
  11. California / Earthquakes
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Buick Skylark; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion.)
  14. Special Segment (Teenage Pay Dispute)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Geritol; Heet.)
  16. Reagan's Birthday
  17. Good Night

February 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 7, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Ray Donovan
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Nature's Remedy.)
  4. Lewiston, New York / Chemical Dump
  5. Miami, Florida / Murder Trial
  6. San Francisco / Mass Transit Violence
  7. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Owens-Corning Insulation.)
  8. Reagan / National Debt / Birthday
  9. NEA-Neh / Budget
  10. Atlanta, Georgia / Child Kidnap-Murders
  11. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Dodge Ram 56 Trucks.)
  12. Hostages
  13. Anne Frank's Diary
  14. (Commercial: Novahistine Cough Medications; Kemper Insurance.)
  15. D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Reagan Administration / Economy
  3. Reagan Administration / Hiring Freeze
  4. American Auto Dealers Convention
  5. Auto / Fuel Efficiency
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; American Gas Association)
  7. Atlanta, Georgia / Child Kidnap-Murders
  8. Reagan Administration / Affirmative Action
  9. (Commercial: Nature's Remedy; American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme.)
  10. Poland
  11. El Salvador
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Taster's Choice Coffee; Upcoming Item; Bell System.)
  13. Parents United
  14. (Commercial: Colombian Coffee Growers; Chevrolet Chevette; Upcoming Item; Anacin.)
  15. Mount Saint Helens
  16. Grants Pass, Oregon / Honeymoon Argument
  17. Good Night

February 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / Dwyer
  3. Ella Grasso Death
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Emery Air Freight; Rolaids.)
  5. Reagan Administration / Economy / Budget
  6. Defense Budget
  7. Reagan / 1984 Campaign
  8. Poland
  9. USSR / Poland / US
  10. US-USSR Relations
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Post Grape-Nuts; Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Trucks; Ben-Gay Balm.)
  12. Atlanta, Georgia / Child Kidnap-Murders
  13. United States Judicial System / Burger
  14. Mount Saint Helens
  15. Piraeus, Greece / Soccer Stampede
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ITT; Lanacort Creme; Pepto-Bismol.)
  17. Sports / Tennis / Bobsledding / Hockey
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Geritol.)
  19. Little People Dolls
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 8, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland (Studio) Reagan Administration Officials Said Expecting USSR Invasion of Poland; Details Given.
  3. Defense Budget
  4. Pravda / Reagan Administration
  5. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  6. Iran / Dwyer
  7. Morgan / Death
  8. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Taster's Choice Coffee; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  9. Burger
  10. New Mexico / Prison Riot Aftermath
  11. Atlanta / Missing Child
  12. (Commercial: Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Beneficial Income Tax Service; Upcoming Item; Geritol.)
  13. Donovan
  14. Northeast / Drought
  15. Louisiana / Busing Conflict
  16. Miami / Jane Doe / Amnesia
  17. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Whirlpool Corp.; Upcoming Item; Di-Gel.)
  18. Extraterrestrial Life
  19. Good Night

February 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Iran / Dwyer
  4. (Commercial: MasterCard; Sominex Sleep Aid.)
  5. Economy / Budget Cuts
  6. Economy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  9. 20 Special Assignment (Harris Murder Trial)
  10. Haley / Death
  11. (Commercial: Taylor's Lake Country Wine; Anco Windshield Wiper Blades; Future Floor Wax; American Bankers Association)
  12. Jones / Chiefs of Staff
  13. Human Rights
  14. Iran / Dwyer
  15. Sadat / Luxembourg
  16. New Delhi / Nonaligned Nations Conf
  17. West Germany / Holocaust
  18. Houston / Meningitis
  19. Grasso / Burial
  20. (Commercial: Chevrolet Trucks; Raintree Moisturizer; Anacin.)
  21. England / Opera Co.
  22. Murdoch and The Times
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Iran / Dwyer
  3. (Commercial: Emery Express; Conoco.)
  4. Poland
  5. US-USSR Rel. / Grain Embargo
  6. Human Rights
  7. New Delhi / Nonaligned Nations Conference
  8. Sadat / Luxembourg
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ.)
  10. Auto Safety
  11. Jones / Chiefs of Staff
  12. Budget Cuts
  13. Economy / Prime
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  16. Atlanta / Child Murders
  17. Airline Pilots Strike
  18. Grasso / Funeral
  19. Haley / Death
  20. (Commercial: Bell System Credit Card; Buick Century.)
  21. Dinosaurs
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 9, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Iran / Dwyer
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amtrak; Sanka Coffee.)
  5. Economy / Prime
  6. Budget Cuts
  7. Federal Buildings and Land
  8. Auto Safety
  9. Jones / Chiefs of Staff
  10. Hinson
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  12. Atlanta / Child Murders
  13. Illinois / Murders
  14. Haley / Death
  15. Senate Television Coverage
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Regina Electrikbroom; Sominex Sleep Aid.)
  18. Human Rights
  19. El Salvador
  20. England / Labour Split
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles; Subaru Autos; Aspercreme.)
  22. Peanut Shortage
  23. Good Night

February 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 10, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Chrysler
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Florida Orange Growers.)
  5. US-USSR Rel.
  6. Poland
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Chrysler K Cars; Moisture Wear Makeup.)
  9. Iran / Dwyer
  10. Special Report / Iran
  11. Weather
  12. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Chevrolet Trucks; Amway Products; Savin 840 Copier.)
  13. Reagan / California Investigation
  14. Garwood
  15. Demjanjuk / Deportation Trial
  16. Sadat / European Parliament
  17. Israel / Gen. Elec.
  18. Nonaligned Nations Conference
  19. USSR / Military Plane Crash
  20. Economy / Gold Prices
  21. (Commercial: Aspercreme; Du Pont Chemicals; Buick Skylark and Electra.)
  22. Atlanta / Child Murders
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Amtrak; Nature's Remedy Laxative.)
  4. Poland
  5. Afghanistan
  6. USSR / Military Plane Crash
  7. Iran / Dwyer / Hostages
  8. Sadat / European Parliament
  9. Israel / Gen. Elections
  10. (Commercial: Gallo Hearty Burgundy; Static Guard.)
  11. Weather
  12. Tornadoes / Texas, Alabama, Mississippi
  13. Three Mile Island
  14. Sterling Drug, Inc.
  15. Energy Department / Unleaded Gasoline
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  18. Reagan / California Investigation
  19. Atlanta / Child Killings
  20. Demianjuk / Deportation Trial
  21. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Total Cereal.)
  22. Nancy Reagan
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 10, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: ITT.)
  4. Poland
  5. Rapid Deployment Force
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Anacin Capsules; Moisturewear Makeup; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group. )
  8. Iran / Dwyer
  9. Israel / Gen. Elections
  10. Sadat / European Parliament
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; MasterCard II; Nature's Remedy Laxative.)
  12. Weather
  13. Tornadoes / Texas, Mississippi, Alabama
  14. FTC / Aspirin
  15. Billy Carter
  16. Michael Reagan / California Investigation
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riunite Wine; Emery Express; Absorbine Junior)
  18. Vatican / Sistine Chapel
  19. Good Night

February 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 11, 1981
  1. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  4. Chicago / Chemical Plant Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Ford Granada; Anacin.)
  6. US-Cuba Rel.
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Emery Express; Denny's Restaurants; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  10. Sinatra
  11. Weather
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (.)
  13. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Canon NP200 Copier; Roman Meal Bread; Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ.)
  14. US-USSR Rel. / Poland
  15. Poland
  16. Iran
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  19. Iran / Dwyer
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  4. Iran / Dwyer
  5. Iran
  6. (Commercial: Nivea Moisturizing Lotion; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. Pilots' Strike
  9. Chicago / Chemical Plant Fire
  10. Weather
  11. Vol. Army
  12. New Orleans / Death Penalty
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Static Guard.)
  15. Poland
  16. US-Cuba Ret
  17. United Nations / Human Rights and Israel
  18. Oil Leasing / California
  19. National Wildlife Federation
  20. Sinatra
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 11, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  3. Chicago / Chemical Plant Explosion
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Bufferin.)
  5. Iran / Dwyer (Studio) Cynthia Dwyer, Imprisoned In Iran For Several Mos., Reported Returning To United States Today.
  6. Iran
  7. Poland
  8. US-USSR Rel.
  9. Israel / Nuclear Weapons
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru Autos; Taster's Choice Coffee; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  12. Weather
  13. Sinatra
  14. Garwood
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dannon Yogurt; Regina Electrikbroom; Total Cereal.)
  16. US-Cuba Rel.
  17. Budget Cuts
  18. White House Remodeling
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Owens-Corning Insulation; Eveready Batteries. )
  20. Palm Beach / Topless Ordinance
  21. Good Night

February 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  3. Poland
  4. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  5. Lincoln's Birthday
  6. Budget Cuts
  7. Carter Administration / Donations
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Chevrolet Blazer; Oil of Olay; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  10. US-USSR Relations
  11. Poland
  12. E. Germany-USSR Maneuvers
  13. United States / Weapons Sales
  14. Gasoline Prices
  15. (Commercial: National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Eveready Batteries; Du Pont Chemicals; American Bankers Association)
  16. Abscam
  17. Zimbabwe
  18. Greece
  19. Ballooning / Around The World
  20. (Commercial: Dannon Yogurt; Plymouth Horizon; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  21. Army Film
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  3. (Commercial: Taylor's Lake Country Wine; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  4. El Salvador / Cuba-USSR Aid
  5. Poland
  6. Zimbabwe
  7. (Commercial: Dodge Trucks; Canon NP80 Copier.)
  8. Budget Cuts
  9. Garwood
  10. Mortensen / Monroe's Father
  11. (Commercial: Riunite Wines; Neo-Synephrine II Nasal Spray.)
  12. Oil Drilling
  13. Carter Administration / Donations
  14. Nuclear Plant Accidents / Tennessee
  15. New York-Pennsylvania / Flooding
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  18. Ballooning / Around The World
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 12, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dodge Trucks; Heet.)
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. Lincoln's Birthday
  6. Reagan / Mexican Trip
  7. IRS Computer
  8. Iran Hostage Agreement
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Owens-Corning Insulation; Greyhound Bus Lines; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  11. US-USSR Relations
  12. Poland
  13. Special Segment (Poland: The Military Threat)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Emery Express; Buick Electra Park Ave.; Riunite Wine.)
  15. California / Oil Leases
  16. Reagan
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Silhouette Romances; Aspercreme.)
  18. Ballooning / Around The World
  19. Good Night

February 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Garwood
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Buick Century.)
  4. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Budget Cuts
  5. NRC Budget
  6. Energy Department Donations
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Anacin; Denny's Restaurants; Amtrak.)
  9. Atlanta / Child Murders
  10. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  11. Louisville / Explosions
  12. Zimbabwe
  13. Poland
  14. USSR / Military Plane Crash
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: American Bankers Association; Carlo Rossi Wines; Oil of Olay; Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  17. US-Iran Rel. / Hostage Suits
  18. Iran
  19. Sadat
  20. New Delhi / Nonaligned Nations Cone.
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. (Commercial: Amway Products; Eveready Batteries; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  23. Jules Verne Flight
  24. The Times
  25. Colorado / State Fossil
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 13, 1981
  1. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Budget Cuts
  2. Dollar
  3. Auto Sales
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Garwood
  7. Atlanta / Child Murders
  8. Louisville / Explosions
  9. Texas / Gas Line Explosion
  10. (Commercial: Neo-Synephrine II Nasal Spray; Carlo Rossi Wines.)
  11. Energy Department Donations
  12. Bonehead Award
  13. Budget Cuts / Food Stamps
  14. Budget Cuts / Consumer Products Safety Commission
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Zimbabwe
  17. Cuba / Embassy Siege
  18. Poland
  19. (Commercial: Children's Tylenol; Eveready Batteries.)
  20. Israel-Syrian Conflict
  21. Israel / Golan Heights
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 13, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Budget Cuts
  3. Auto Sales
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. United States Dollar
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pond's Coldcreme; Vanish Toilet Cleaner.)
  7. Atlanta / Child Killings
  8. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  9. Louisville / Explosions
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Carlo Rossi Wines; Buick Skylark.)
  11. Garwood
  12. Kentucky / Ten Commandments
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Bufferin; Nabisco Country Crackers; Whirlpool Corp.)
  15. Poland
  16. US-Iran Rel. / Hostage Suits
  17. Energy Department / Donations
  18. Bush / Assets
  19. Reagan
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault L8I; Sanka Coffee; Total Cereal.)
  21. The Times
  22. England / Telephone Service
  23. Good Night

February 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 14, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Dublin Fire
  3. Sao Paulo, Brazil / Fire
  4. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  5. Italy / Earthquake
  6. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. Iran / Hostage Agreement
  8. Atlanta / Child Killings
  9. Abortion Amendment
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Chrysler Autos.)
  11. David Stockman / Budget
  12. (Commercial: Kemper Insurance; Grecian Formula 16.)
  13. Ballooning / Around The World
  14. US-Japan / Foreign Trade
  15. Poland
  16. Valentine's Day
  17. (Commercial: Polident; Vicks Sinex.)
  18. Hostages / Hermitage, Pennsylvania
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Jamieson (New York City)
  2. Dublin Fire / Arson
  3. Italy / Earthquake
  4. Mount Saint Helens / Earthquake
  5. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  6. (Commercial: Dristan; Upcoming Item; Bell System.)
  7. United States Budget / Economy
  8. Postal System / Rate Hikes
  9. (Commercial: Nature's Remedy Laxative; Renault L8I; Upcoming Item; Vanish.)
  10. El Salvador / US-USSR Relations
  11. Poland
  12. Ballooning / Around The World
  13. (Commercial: Silhouette Romance Novels; Colombian Coffee Growers; Upcoming Item; American Gas Association)
  14. Atlanta / Child Murders
  15. Santa Fe, Texas / Ku Klux Klan Rally
  16. Louisville, Kentucky / Explosion
  17. Hostages / Hermitage, Pennsylvania
  18. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Pond's Cold Cream; Upcoming Item; Polident.)
  19. Valentine's Day / Miami, Florida Florists
  20. Barbizon Hotel
  21. Good Night

February 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Reagan Administration / Budget
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Malibu; Preparation H.)
  4. Dublin Fire / Arson
  5. Sao Paulo, Brazil Fire
  6. Fires / Cigarettes
  7. Beatles / Lennon Memorial Album
  8. Monday Headlines
  9. (Commercial: ITT; Oil of Olay; Pepto-Bismol; Silhouette Romances Books.)
  10. Atlanta / Child Killings
  11. Pope / Asian Tour
  12. Poland / Czechoslovakia
  13. Upcoming Series
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Sanka Coffee; Beneficial Finance Income Tax Service; Conoco.)
  15. Sports / Skiing /Auto Racing / Boxing / Ballooning / Basketball
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vick's Sinex; Grecian Formula 16.)
  17. Cowboy Hats
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 15, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for February 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16 Haircoloring; Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  4. Dublin Fire / Arson
  5. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  6. Atlanta / Child Murders
  7. Cleveland / Looting
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Country Crackers; Lanacane Creme; Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires.)
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. Reagan's Cabinet
  11. Swearingen
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Subaru.)
  14. High School Dropouts and Basketball
  15. Good Night

February 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Espionage
  3. Space Shuttle / USSR
  4. Special Assignment (War or Peace)
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Impala.)
  6. Budget Cuts
  7. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Oil of Olay; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  8. Pope / Asian Tour
  9. Poland
  10. El Salvador
  11. Iran / Hostages
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Coronet Products; Nabisco Country Crackers; Future Wax.)
  14. Atlanta / Murders
  15. Illinois / Rockford Murders
  16. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Anacin.)
  17. Presidents' Day
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Hiring Freeze
  4. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hairdressing; Florida Orange Growers.)
  5. Pope / Asian Tour
  6. Paris / Terrorism
  7. United Nations / Journalists
  8. US-USSR Rel. / Espionage
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Savin 840 Copier.)
  11. Illegal Aliens
  12. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  13. Harris Murder Trial
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Stock Market Rptd. Closed
  16. (Commercial: Taylor's Lake Country Wine; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  17. Anderson
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Gasoline Prices
  4. Hiring Freeze
  5. Presidents' Day
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; MasterCard; Eveready Batteries.)
  7. US-USSR Rel. / Espionage
  8. Gromyko
  9. Paris / Terrorism
  10. PLO and Israel
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; American Gas Association)
  12. Missouri / Grain Battle
  13. Atlanta / Murders
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Freedent Gum; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  15. Pope / Asian Tour
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Mercury Cougar; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  17. Poland
  18. Good Night

February 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Federal Pay Raises
  4. Social Security
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; Amway Products.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Grain Embargo
  8. Special Assignment (War or Peace)
  9. Poland
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Bayer Aspirin; Michelob Beer.)
  12. Harris Murder Trial
  13. Mexico City / Terrorism
  14. (Commercial: MasterCard II; Anacin; Spanish National Tourist Office; Denny's Restaurants.)
  15. Iran / Hostage Deal
  16. Pope / Asian Tour
  17. Sadat
  18. Dublin / Disco Fire
  19. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Goodyear Arriva Tires; Pepto-Bismol.)
  20. Oscar Nominations
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts / Social Security
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Iran / Hostage Agreement / Shah
  5. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Oil of Olay.)
  6. General Motors and Ford / Rebates
  7. Canada / Chrysler Loans
  8. Economy / Industrial Production
  9. Energy / Temp. Controls
  10. IRS
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Centrum.)
  13. El Salvador
  14. Mexico / Terrorism
  15. Poland
  16. Pope / Asian Tour
  17. United Nations / Journalists
  18. Ireland / Disco Fire
  19. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Neo-Synephrine II Nasal Spray.)
  20. Federal Election Commission Study / Republican vs. Democrats
  21. Atlanta / Child Murders
  22. Garwood
  23. Vermont / Cottage Industries
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. US-USSR Rel. / Grain Embargo
  4. Federal Regulations
  5. Reagan Speech
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Amtrak; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  7. Iran / Hostage Agreement
  8. El Salvador
  9. Poland
  10. Italy / Terrorism
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Freedent Gum.)
  13. Pope / Asian Tour
  14. Dock Rackets
  15. Atlanta Murders
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wang Laboratories; Aspercreme; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  17. Special Segment (Iran's Angry Exiles)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Preparation H.)
  19. Basketball / Sampson
  20. Good Night

February 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 18, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy
  3. Economy / Personal Income, Housing
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Roman Meal Bread.)
  5. Iran / Hostage Agreement
  6. USSR / Jewish Dissident
  7. USSR / Dissidents
  8. Special Assignment (War or Peace)
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Future Wax; Regina Electrikbroom; Taylor's Lake Country Wine.)
  11. Virginia / Bus Accident
  12. California / Plane Crash
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. Sinatra / Gaming License
  15. Teenage Drug Use
  16. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Florida Orange Growers; Silhouette Romances; Anacin.)
  17. Pope / Asian Tour
  18. El Salvador
  19. Poland
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Savin Copiers; ERA Realty; Rolaids.)
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy
  3. Oil Price Decontrol
  4. Economy / Income, Housing
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories; Florida Orange Growers.)
  7. Iran / Hostage Agreement
  8. South Africa / Meteorites
  9. Reagan / Canadian Trip
  10. England / Coal Miners
  11. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Emery Express.)
  12. Pope / Asian Tour
  13. USSR / Jewish Dissident
  14. US-USSR Relations
  15. Poland
  16. (Commercial: Chrysler K Cars; Roman Meal Bread.)
  17. Virginia / Bus Accident
  18. Garwood
  19. Michigan / Hockey Priest
  20. Space Shuttle
  21. Teen Drug Use
  22. (Commercial: Savin 840 Copier; Oil of Olay.)
  23. Zoo Expenses
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Oil Price Decontrol
  5. Nixon
  6. Garwood
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Dristan; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  9. Pope / Asian Tour
  10. USSR / Jewish Dissident
  11. Iran / Hostage Agreement
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature's Remedy Laxative; Pond's Cold Cream; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  13. Grain Conflicts / Missouri, Illinois
  14. Demjanjuk
  15. Singapore Airlines
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Spanish National Tourist Office; Oil of Olay; Dodge Trucks.)
  17. Thames Boat Race
  18. Good Night

February 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 19, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan $ Economy Plan
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Agree Shampoo.)
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. Ford Losses
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Tums; Emery Express.)
  8. Reagan Economy Plan / International Reaction
  9. Special Assignment (War or Peace)
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Denny's Restaurants; Oil of Olay; Eveready Batteries; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Sinatra
  13. Las Vegas / Hotel Fire
  14. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Ford Ltd; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  15. ABC-Post / Polis
  16. Top Item Recapped
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy
  3. (Commercial: Vick's Formula 44D; Plymouth Horizon.)
  4. Economy Plan / Congress
  5. Economy Plan / Protest
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  7. Economy Plan / Costs of Living
  8. Reagan Economy Plan / Kokomo, Indiana
  9. Reagan Plan / For. Nations
  10. Ford / Losses
  11. Gross National Product
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  14. Pope's Trip / Philippines
  15. Britain / Coal Strike
  16. USSR / Bomb
  17. Space Shuttle
  18. (Commercial: Stouffer's Pizzas; Century 21.)
  19. Peoria, Illinois / Auto Accident
  20. Hilton Hotel Fire / Charges
  21. Sinatra / Gambling License
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 19, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy
  3. Postage Incr.
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Strength Bufferin; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Pkg.
  6. Ford / Deficit
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Bayer Aspirin.)
  9. Special Segment (The Untried Mission)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Emery Express; Anacin; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  11. Poland
  12. Pope / Asian Tour
  13. Las Vegas Hotel Fire
  14. Sinatra
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Regina Electrikbroom; American Gas Association)
  16. Streithorst / Death
  17. Good Night

February 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 20, 1981
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Primatene Mist.)
  6. Atlanta Murders
  7. Tris
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; Amway Products; Ex-Lax.)
  10. El Salvador
  11. Special Assignment (War or Peace)
  12. 26th Communist Party Cong.
  13. (Commercial: Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication; Oil of Olay; Plymouth Horizon; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  14. Pope / Asian Tour
  15. Spain / Terrorism
  16. Yorkshire Ripper
  17. Penthouse / Libel Suit
  18. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Agree Shampoo; Aspercreme.)
  19. London / Fashion Trends
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Atlanta Killings
  3. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  4. Auto Industry
  5. Kaiser / Japanese
  6. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Space Shuttle / Strike
  8. Campaign 1984 / Kennedy / Mondale
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Latin American / United States / Communism
  11. Poland
  12. USSR Politics
  13. Reagan / California / Economy
  14. Veterans Administration / Debts
  15. (Commercial: Tylenol; Electrolux.)
  16. Cuban Refugees
  17. San Francisco / Homosexuality
  18. Penthouse / Pring
  19. Teens / Liquor
  20. (Commercial: Static Guard; Goodyear Tires.)
  21. Spain
  22. Britain / Coal Strikes
  23. Pope's Trip / Camouflaged Christians
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. Demo. Opposition / Reagan Speech
  4. Donovan / AFL-CIO Conference
  5. Behan / Veterans Administration
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aspercreme; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Foreign Car Imports
  9. Atlanta Murders
  10. England / Yorkshire Ripper
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Dodge Omni and Omni Miser; Eveready Batteries; Absorbine Junior)
  13. US-Chile Rel.
  14. El Salvador
  15. Pope / Asian Tour
  16. Energy Department / Donations
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Freedent Chewing Gum; Glass Plus.)
  18. Special Segment (Rescuing The Hostages)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream; Spanish National Tourist Office; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  20. Clown Cand.
  21. Good Night

February 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 21, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 21, 1981
  1. Atlanta Murders
  2. (Commercial: Savin 840 Copier; Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  3. Reagan Administration / Social Security
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan / Cong.
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan / Governors Conference
  6. Reagan / Economy Plan
  7. (Commercial: Nature's Remedy; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  8. Spain / Kidnapping
  9. NATO / United States Spending
  10. US-Japan Trade
  11. Radio Free Europe / Explosion
  12. (Commercial: Dodge Omni; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  13. Iran Crisis /` Docudrama
  14. Television Ind. / Labor Dispute
  15. Europe / Train Robbery
  16. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  17. Sports / Mile Run
  18. Sports / Baseball
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. Saudi Arabia / Oil Prices
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Upcoming Item; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan / Cong.
  6. Reagan Administration / Conservatives
  7. Gerald Ford
  8. 3 Mile Island
  9. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; American Gas Association; Upcoming Item; Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  10. Reagan / Economy Plan / New York City
  11. (Commercial: Nature's Remedy; Silhouette Romances Books; Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  12. Atlanta / Murders
  13. El Salvador / US-USSR Relations
  14. Radio Free Europe Explosion
  15. NATO / United States Spending
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. Bridge Collapse
  18. (Commercial: Colombian Coffee Growers; Goodyear Tires; Upcoming Item; Polident.)
  19. Pope / Asian Trip
  20. Good Night

February 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / US-USSR Relations / Communist Party Cong.
  3. USSR / Shcharansky
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Frozen Pizza; General Motors.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. Oklahoma / Bus Accident
  7. Wednesday Headlines
  8. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Pontiac Autos; Vick's Formula 44D; Fasteeth.)
  9. Atlanta / Murders
  10. Pope / Asian Tour / Guam / Philippines
  11. Turkey-US Prisoners' Exchange
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay Balm; Plymouth Reliant, Dodge Omni and "Motor Trend" Magazine; Amtrak; Geritol.)
  13. Sports / Notre Dame University
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Chevrolet Autos; ABC Television Show "20/20.")
  15. Benavidez / Cong. Medal of Honor
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Charles Osgood (New York City)
  2. Pope / Asian Tour
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment.)
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. Income Tax Returns / Revolt
  6. (Commercial: Nature's Remedy; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  7. Reagan / US-USSR Relations / El Salvador
  8. Reagan Administration / Latin American
  9. Kirkpatrick / Carter Foreign Policy
  10. (Commercial: Amtrak; Ben-Gay.)
  11. Sausalito, California / Houseboat Dispute
  12. US-Turkey / Prisoners Exchange
  13. Miami, Florida / Cocaine Bust
  14. Mideast / Israeli-Lebanon Raid
  15. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Ex-Lax.)
  16. `80 Olympic Hockey Team
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Moscow / 26th Communist Party Congress / Poland
  4. NATO
  5. (Commercial: Bell System; Upcoming Item; Dristan.)
  6. Reagan / Economy Plan
  7. Reagan / California Trip
  8. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Upcoming Item; Amtrak.)
  9. Pope / Asian Tour / Philippines
  10. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Beneficial Income Tax Service; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  11. Harris Murder Trial
  12. Cuban Refugees
  13. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Lanacane; Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16 Haircoloring.)
  14. Tax Cuts
  15. Auto Workers / Tax Revolt
  16. Good Night

February 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Moscow, USSR ); Max Robinson (Atlanta, Georgia); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / United States Relations / 26th Communist Cong.
  3. Brezhnev Speech / Administration Reaction / El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sharp 800 Copiers; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  5. Spain
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Chevrolet Autos; Lanacane Cream.)
  8. Atlanta Killings
  9. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Preparation H; Canon Copiers; Night of Olay.)
  11. Governors Conference
  12. Social Security / Disability Payments
  13. Flint, Michigan / IRS Revolt
  14. General Motors Corporation Recall
  15. Mary Cunningham
  16. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Ford Courier Trucks; Florida Grapefruit Growers Association; Absorbine Junior)
  18. Moscow
  19. Top Items Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Spain / Coup Attempt
  3. (Commercial: Shredded Wheat; America's Credit Unions.)
  4. US-USSR
  5. Brezhnev Speech / Administration Reaction
  6. Mideast
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Subaru; Eveready Batteries.)
  9. Reagan / Governors / Economy
  10. IRS / Michigan
  11. General Motors Corporation Recall
  12. Prime Rate
  13. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  14. Census / Blacks / Hispanics
  15. Hanigan / Mexicans
  16. United States / USSR / Cuba / El Salvador
  17. Pope / Japan Visit
  18. Garwood
  19. Atlanta Killings
  20. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Glidden Spred Satin Paint.)
  21. Oil Slick
  22. Supreme Court / Pol. Spending
  23. Greenhouse Effect
  24. Soldier's Grove, Wisconsin / Solar Energy
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Brezhnev Speech / American Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; Coronet Tissues.)
  4. Spain / Coup Attempt
  5. El Salvador / United States Administration
  6. Pope / Japan Visit
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Moisturewear Makeup; Goodyear Tires; Correctol Laxative.)
  8. Reagan / Economy / Governors
  9. Prime Rate
  10. General Motors Corporation / Recall
  11. Michigan Tax Revolt / IRS
  12. Census / Blacks / Hispanics
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aspercreme; Sharp 800 Copiers; Cella Wines.)
  15. Special Segment (Our Failing Schools)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Freedent Chewing Gum; Brim Coffee.)
  18. 1980 Hockey Victory / Anniversary
  19. Good Night

February 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Moscow, USSR ); Max Robinson (Atlanta, Georgia); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / USSR and El Salvador
  3. USSR / West Hemisphere
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Midas Brakes.)
  5. Harris Trial
  6. Spain / Coup Attempt
  7. Greece / Earthquake
  8. (Commercial: Raintree Moisturizer; Anacin; Eveready Batteries.)
  9. Reagan / Economy Plan
  10. Special Assignment (Economy)
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; Conoco; Amway Products; Anco Wiper Blades.)
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. (Commercial: Vick's Formula 44D Cough Medication; Federal Express; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Vietnam War / Medal Winner
  16. Prince Charles / Engagement
  17. Top Item Recapped
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan / USSR Summit
  3. Vietnam War
  4. US-Israel Relations
  5. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  6. Spain / Coup Attempt
  7. Italy / Terrorism
  8. (Commercial: Plymouth Champ; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  9. Reagan / Economy Plan
  10. Governors' Conference
  11. Nixon Tapes (Studio) Senator For. Rels. Committee Said Dropping Its Subpoena For White House Tapes Involving Richard Nixon and Alexander Haig; Details given. Implications of committee 's move mentioned.
  12. Affirmative Action
  13. Postage Incr.
  14. Auto Sales
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Alberto VO5 Hair Spray.)
  17. Harris Trial
  18. California / Tear-Gas Classes
  19. Wallace / Death
  20. Spellman
  21. Energy / Gasoline
  22. (Commercial: Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray; Maalox and Maalox Plus.)
  23. US-Iran Rel. / Trade
  24. Iran / British Hostages
  25. Prince Charles / Engagement
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / El Salvador, USSR
  3. Spain / Coup Attempt
  4. Saudi Arabia / United States Arms
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sharp Copiers; Anacin Capsules.)
  6. Harris Trial
  7. Prince Charles / Engagement
  8. Greece / Earthquake
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Du Pont Chemicals; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  11. Reagan / Economy Plan
  12. Stock Exchange Profits
  13. Vietnam War
  14. FBI / Drug Traffic
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion; Correctol Laxative; Federal Express.)
  16. Special Segment (Our Failing Schools)
  17. Legis.: Tuition Tax Credit and Busing
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Subaru; ERA Realty.)
  19. Postage Incr. / Zip Codes
  20. Good Night

February 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Moscow, USSR ); Max Robinson (Atlanta, Georgia); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. United States Money Supply
  4. Federal Hiring Freeze
  5. Economy / Consumer Prices
  6. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals.)
  7. Harris Murder Trial
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids; Night of Olay.)
  11. El Salvador
  12. US-USSR Relations / El Salvador
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Sharp Copiers; Bayer Aspirin; Roman Meal Bread.)
  15. Baseball Strike
  16. New Hampshire / Hockey Champions
  17. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus; Goodyear Arriva Tires; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  18. Greece / Earthquakes
  19. Spain / New Prime Minister
  20. Pope / Asian Tour
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. Economy / Consumer Prices
  6. Economy / Budget Cuts
  7. Thatcher / Washington, DC Visit
  8. Chrysler
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Chrysler K Cars.)
  11. Spain / New Prime Minister
  12. Pope / Asian Tour
  13. Greece / Earthquakes
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  15. Hiring Freeze
  16. Supreme Court / Wisconsin Primary Law
  17. Atlanta Murders
  18. North Carolina / Auto Accident
  19. Marijuana / Med. Use
  20. New York City / Child Robber
  21. Baseball Strike
  22. (Commercial) Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  23. Iran Hostage Crisis / McKeel
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 25, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. Economy / Inflation Rate
  4. Hiring Freeze
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Bayer Aspirin.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Greece / Earthquakes
  8. Spain / New Prime Minister
  9. Pope / Asian Tour
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Moisturewear Makeup; Aspercreme.)
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Ohio / Shootings
  14. Pennsylvania / Underground Fire
  15. Baseball Strike
  16. New York City / Child Robber
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amtrak; Glidden Paint; Correctol Laxative.)
  18. Special Segment (Our Failing Schools)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Sharp Copiers; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  20. Tower and Navy
  21. Good Night

February 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Moscow, USSR ); Lynn Sherr (Chicago,Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan-Thatcher Meeting / El Salvador
  3. Communist Party Congress / El Salvador / US-USSR Rel.
  4. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Post Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. Special Assignment (Economy)
  7. Pension Plans
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Raintree Moisturizer; Florida Orange Growers.)
  10. Atlanta Murders
  11. New York City / Airplane / Near Crash
  12. (Commercial: Stouffer's French Bread Pizza; Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray; Savin 840 Copier; Aspercreme.)
  13. Pope / Asian Tour
  14. Communist Party Cong.
  15. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay; Chevrolet Chevette Scooter.)
  17. Top Item Recapped
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Atlanta Murders
  3. (Commercial: Nature's Remedy Laxative; Tums.)
  4. Reagan-Thatcher Meeting
  5. Spy Satellites
  6. Gavin / Ambassador To Mexico
  7. El Salvador
  8. Communist Party Congress / El Salvador
  9. United States Planes / Saudi Arabia and Israel
  10. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Florida Orange Growers.)
  11. Reagan / Economy Plan
  12. Merchant Marines
  13. Oil Price Controls
  14. Pension Plans
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  17. Pakistan
  18. Philippines / Plane Crash
  19. Pope / Asian Tour
  20. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Dodge Trucks.)
  21. The Godfather and Organized Crime
  22. Billboard Art
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 26, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan-Thatcher Meeting
  3. US-USSR Rel. / Summit
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Du Pont Chemicals; Sanka Coffee.)
  5. Reagan / Poli
  6. Reagan / Economy Plan
  7. Pension Plans
  8. Gavin / Ambassador To Mexico
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: National Retail Hardware Association; Florida Orange Growers; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  11. Pope / Asian Tour
  12. New York City / Near Miss
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. Boxing Scandal
  15. PBS / Donation
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; American Gas Association; Phillips Milk of Magnesia.)
  17. Special Segment (Our Failing Schools)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature's Remedy Laxative; Eveready Batteries; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  19. Baseball / Richard
  20. Good Night

February 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Moscow, USSR ); Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Primatene Mist.)
  4. Waterfront Rackets
  5. Buffalo, New York / Stabbing
  6. Atlanta Murders
  7. (Commercial: Visa Card and Travelers Cheques; Maalox and Maalox Plus.)
  8. Democratic Party Chrm.
  9. Reagan / Economy Plan
  10. PBS / Donation
  11. Reagan Economy Plan / The Arts
  12. Chrysler
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Eveready Batteries; Oil of Olay; Amway Products; Taylor's Lake Country Wine.)
  15. Communist Party Congress / US
  16. Iran / British Hostages
  17. Spain / Coup Attempt Aftermath
  18. Greece / Earthquakes
  19. Thatcher / Washington, DC Visit
  20. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Nabisco Country Crackers; Spanish National Tourist Office; Chrysler Autos.)
  22. Zoo Parenting
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for February 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Savin 840 Copier; Lincoln Mark Virgin Islands Autos.)
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. MX Missile System
  6. Chrysler
  7. Economy / Index
  8. Economy / Trade Deficit
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Cella Wines; National Retail Hardware Association)
  11. US-USSR Rel.
  12. Thatcher / Washington, DC Visit
  13. Coal Miners / England and US
  14. Spain / Coup Attempt Aftermath
  15. Greece / Earthquakes
  16. Iran / British Hostages
  17. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; ERA Realty.)
  18. France / Prison Escape
  19. New York City / Child Robber
  20. Senate / Waterfront Crime
  21. Democratic Party Chrm.
  22. Marijuana
  23. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  24. Gasoline Prices / Canadian Gasoline
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Chrysler
  3. Reagan / Economy Plan
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Strength Bufferin; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  5. El Salvador-Nicaragua Relations
  6. France / Prison Break
  7. New York City / Child Robber
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oil of Olay; American Express Travelers Cheques; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal.)
  9. Democratic Party Chrm.
  10. Coal Miners / Walkout
  11. Clean Air Standards
  12. Marine Guard
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Subaru; National Retail Hardware Association; Anacin.)
  15. Special Segment (Our Failing Schools)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Cella Wine; Chrysler Autos.)
  17. Pandas
  18. Good Night

February 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for February 28, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for February 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Thatcher / United States Visit
  3. El Salvador / US
  4. West Germany / Antinuclear Demonstration
  5. Three Mile Island
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; ERA Real Estate Agencies.)
  7. Atlanta Killings
  8. Street Crime
  9. (Commercial: Federal Express; Glidden Spred Paint.)
  10. Iran / English Hostages
  11. Former Hostages / Mardi Gras
  12. Iran / Nassery
  13. Spain / Basque Separatists
  14. Argentina
  15. Sinai / US-Egypt Talks
  16. (Commercial: Cella Wine; Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  17. North Carolina / Marijuana / Cancer
  18. Tornadoes / Weather Satellites
  19. Senate Hawkins / Food Stamp Fraud
  20. Epping, New Hampshire / Toxic Wastes Pool
  21. South Korean Ship Fire
  22. Norway Missile Launcher Mix-Up
  23. (Commercial: Tums; Nature's Remedy.)
  24. Eliz. Taylor
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for February 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / United States Role
  3. (Commercial: Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Upcoming Item; Varco-Pruden Buildings.)
  4. Thatcher / United States Visit / United States Military Budget
  5. West Germany / Antinuclear Demonstration
  6. Spain / Basque Separatists / Attempted Coup
  7. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Glidden Spred Paint; Upcoming Item; Nature's Remedy.)
  8. National League of Cities / Reagan Budget
  9. Democratic Party
  10. (Commercial: Federal Express; Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Upcoming Item; Cella Wine.)
  11. Street Crime
  12. South Korean Ship Fire
  13. Cuban Refugees
  14. Iran / British Hostages
  15. Norway Missile Launcher Mix-Up
  16. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Midas Mufflers; Upcoming Item; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  17. Eliz. Taylor
  18. Good Night

Specials

• February 05, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech - Pre Commentary [20:00:00 - 20:25:00]
• February 05, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech - Post Commentary [20:20:40 - 20:25:30]
• February 05, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Speech - Pre Commentary [20:00:40 - 20:01:00]
• February 05, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Speech - Post Commentary [20:20:40 - 20:24:00]
• February 05, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Speech [20:00:00 - 20:25:00]
• February 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Who Will Fight For America? [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• February 13, 1981 - NBC Special - A Day With President Reagan [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• February 18, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Budget Address to Congress (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:04:50]
• February 18, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Budget Address to Congress (Analysis) [20:37:40 - 20:48:20]
• February 18, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:46:30 - 23:14:30]
• February 18, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Budget Address to Congress [20:00:00 - 20:44:30]
• February 18, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Budget Address to Congress (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:04:50]
• February 18, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Budget Address to Congress (Analysis) [20:37:40 - 20:48:50]
• February 19, 1981 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• February 19, 1981 - CBS Special - CBS News Morning [06:00:00 - 07:00:00]
• February 19, 1981 - NBC Special - Today [07:02:00 - 09:00:00]
• February 20, 1981 - ABC Special - Challenge and Response [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• February 20, 1981 - NBC Special - The Nations Economy: A Democratic View [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• February 24, 1981 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: The CIA's Secret Army Part 1 [08:00:20 - 09:01:10]
• February 24, 1981 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: The CIA's Secret Army Part 2 of 2 [08:59:40 - 09:58:20]
• February 28, 1981 - CBS Special - The State of the Economy [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]

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