March 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

March 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. National League of Cities / Reagan Budget / Rifle Incident
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  4. Atlanta Deaths
  5. Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Firefighters' Strike
  6. Birmingham, Alabama / Transit System
  7. New Orleans / Mardi Gras / Former Hostages
  8. Thatcher / United States Visit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amtrak; Century 21 Realty; Night of Olay; Fasteeth.)
  10. Shannon Ryan / Religious Cult
  11. Upcoming Item
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Sanka Coffee; Visa Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques.)
  13. Sports: Basketball / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Ben-Gay; ABC News.)
  15. England / Fox Hunting
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / United States Role
  3. Nicaragua / United States Aid
  4. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Balm; General Motors.)
  5. Cuba / Franqui Book
  6. USSR / Emigres
  7. Justice Department Study / Parolee
  8. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Nature's Remedy.)
  9. National League of Cities / Reagan Budget
  10. Secret Service / Rifle Incident
  11. (Commercial: Savin 840 Copier; Subaru Autos.)
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Birmingham, Alabama / Transit System
  14. Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Firefighters' Strike
  15. Epping, New Hampshire / Toxic Wastes
  16. Ohio River Valley Air Pollution
  17. Astronomy / New Galaxies
  18. Nancy Reagan / President
  19. (Commercial: Shredded Wheat; Bell System.)
  20. England / Royal Wedding Souvenirs
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Defense Spending
  3. Secret Service / Rifle
  4. New Galaxies
  5. (Commercial: Bell System; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. Nicaragua / United States Aid
  7. El Salvador
  8. Namibia / United Nations Debate
  9. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Amtrak; Upcoming Item; Total Cereal.)
  10. Reagan / Economy Plan
  11. Milwaukee / Firefighters' Strike
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. New York City / Crime
  15. (Commercial: Glass Plus; Subaru; Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  16. Spain / Terrorism
  17. Alaska / Freighter
  18. Israel / United States and Saudi Arabia Arms Deal
  19. Navy Pilot Shortage
  20. Good Night

March 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Evolution-Creation Controversy
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Emery Express.)
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. Ceta (Comprehensive Employment And Training Act) Hiring Freeze
  6. Alabama / Transit System
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Amtrak; Geritol; Michelin Tires.)
  9. El Salvador / United States Intervention
  10. Thatcher / United States Visit
  11. England / Labour Party
  12. England / Racism
  13. Poland
  14. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Conoco; Oil of Olay; Dodge Aries.)
  16. Energy Department / Donations
  17. Miami / Split Jury
  18. Special Assignment (Marijuana and Cancer Treatment)
  19. Mardi Gras Shooting
  20. Spenkelink Exhumation
  21. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals; Gallery of Homes Realty; Ex-Lax.)
  22. Public Lands and Minerals
  23. Gasoline Price Incrs.
  24. Texas / Oil Boom
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. Supreme Court / Prisons
  4. Supreme Court / Mgt.-Labor Issue
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Pontiac Firebird; ERA Realty.)
  7. Clean Air Act
  8. Energy Department / Donations
  9. North Carolina / Terrorism
  10. Evolution-Creation Controversy
  11. (Commercial: National Retail Hardware Association; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  12. El Salvador
  13. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; The Gallery of Homes Realty.)
  14. Poland
  15. England / Labour Party
  16. France / Prison Escape
  17. South Africa / United Nations Expulsion
  18. Egypt / Helicopter Crash
  19. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Amtrak.)
  20. United States Death Rate
  21. China, PR / Peking Duck
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. US-USSR Rel.
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Gallery of Homes Realty; Clorets.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. Ceta (Comprehensive Employment And Training Act) Hiring Freeze
  7. Food Stamps
  8. Reagan / Economy and The Arts
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Pontiac Autos; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Emery Express.)
  11. Special Segment (Evolution On Trial)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin Capsules; Fleischmann's Margarine; Century 21 Realty.)
  13. Alabama / Transit System
  14. Supreme Court / For Sale Signs
  15. Supreme Court / Tax Refund
  16. Airlines / Mothballed Planes
  17. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Federal Express; Glass Plus; Goodyear Service.)
  19. Italy / Earthquake Aftermath
  20. Good Night

March 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  4. Defense Budget
  5. US-USSR Rel. / Navy
  6. Communist Party Cong.
  7. USSR -Poland Relations
  8. Poland
  9. South Korea
  10. Egypt / Def. Min.'s Funeral
  11. US-Iran Rel.
  12. (Commercial: Amway Products; Maxwell House Coffee; Pontiac Autos.)
  13. Evolution vs. Creation Controversy
  14. Supreme Court / Pol. Ads
  15. (Commercial: Taylor Lake Country Wine; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Century 21 Realty.)
  16. Reagan / Economy Plan
  17. Economy / Bankruptcy
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Sharp Copiers.)
  20. Florida / Bridge Explosion
  21. Italy / Carnival
  22. Prince Charles / Wedding
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Reagan Interview
  3. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Ryder Trucks.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Reagan Interview
  5. Communist Party Cong.
  6. Navy
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Country Crackers; Sine-Aid.)
  9. Economy / Budget Cuts
  10. Economy Plan / Public Relations
  11. Ohio / Unemployment
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Credit Unions; Carlo Rossi Wine.)
  14. Michigan / General Motors and Poletown
  15. Postal Service
  16. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Conoco.)
  17. Pandas
  18. Good Night
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 3, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Rel.
  3. Defense Budget
  4. Communist Party Cong.
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Night of Olay.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Economy / Volcker
  8. Ohio / Unemployment
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: National Retail Hardware Association; Ford Motor Company; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  11. Atlanta Murders
  12. Supreme Court / Pol. Ads
  13. Marijuana Breath Test
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Nivea Moisturizing Lotion; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  15. Special Segment (Highway Robbery)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Sharp Copiers; Primatene Mist.)
  17. England / Politics
  18. Prince Charles / Wedding
  19. Good Night

March 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 4, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador / Embassy Shooting
  3. (Commercial: Sharp Copiers; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  4. Defense Spending
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Federal Express; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  8. Auto Sales
  9. Auto Crash Tests
  10. Atlanta Murders
  11. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Oil of Olay; Sanka Coffee; Antron Plus Carpet.)
  13. United States / USSR / Afghanistan
  14. USSR / Politics and Government
  15. Democrats / 1980
  16. Supreme Court / Job Discrimination
  17. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Amtrak; Canon NP200 Copiers.)
  18. Poland
  19. Pakistan / Hijacking
  20. Thatcher / Protest
  21. Colorado Blizzard
  22. Hockey / Violence
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Haig / El Salvador
  3. El Salvador
  4. Mozambique / Expulsions
  5. (Commercial: Alberto VO5; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  6. Defense Spending
  7. Senate / Milk Price Supports
  8. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Economy Plan
  10. Kirkland / Budget
  11. Toxic Waste / Reagan Administration
  12. General Motors Corporation Sales Up
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Canon NP80 Copiers.)
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. Colorado Blizzard
  17. Refugees / Fishing / KKK
  18. Judy
  19. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Bell Telephone.)
  20. Greece / Earthquake
  21. Communist Party Committee
  22. Paris / Shooting of Turk
  23. Egypt / Garbage Pickers
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 4, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Economy / Milk Price Supports
  3. Democrats and Republicans in Washington, DC / Economy
  4. Defense Spending / Senate Armed Services Committee
  5. Lehman / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Bufferin.)
  7. El Salvador
  8. Reagan Administration / Saudi Arabia / Planes
  9. Iran / Trade
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  11. Demjanjuk
  12. Cancer / Auto Workers
  13. Hijacking / Afghanistan / Pakistan
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; FTD Florists; Midas Auto Services.)
  16. Special Segment (Nancy Reagan Interview)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Glass Plus; Cella Wines; Emery Delivery Service.)
  18. Horsepower
  19. Good Night

March 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Pierre Salinger (Paris, France); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. California / Hijacking
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids.)
  4. Record Pirates
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. Reagan / News Conference
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Bufferin; Chevrolet Autos.)
  9. El Salvador
  10. Poland
  11. Greece / Earthquakes
  12. Atlantic Seaboard / Winter Storm
  13. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals; Post Grape-Nuts Cereal; Oil of Olay; Sharp Copiers.)
  14. Utah / Franklin
  15. Special Assignment (Violence On The Right)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Century 21 Realty; Michelin Tires.)
  17. Afghanistan / Hijacking
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: FTD Florists; National Retail Hardware Association)
  5. Los Angeles / Hijacking
  6. Afghanistan / Hijacking
  7. Crime
  8. Atlanta Killings
  9. New York City / Rating
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  12. Reagan / Economy Plan
  13. (Commercial: Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Savin 940 Copier.)
  14. Special Report: Nuclear Tests
  15. Greece / Earthquakes
  16. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  17. New York City / Snowstorm
  18. Pandas
  19. Washington, DC / Train Station
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Los Angeles / Hijacking
  3. Crime
  4. Reagan Administration / Legal Services
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Preparation H; Anacin.)
  6. Reagan / Economy Plan
  7. Reagan / Press Conference
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Federal Express; Bayer Aspirin.)
  10. Poland / Warsaw Pact Maneuvers
  11. Iran / United States Embassy
  12. El Salvador
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; National Retail Hardware Association; Glass Plus; Di-Gel.)
  14. United States / Winter Weather
  15. Atlanta Killings
  16. Carter Warehouse
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Cella Wine; Sharp Copiers.)
  18. Special Segment (Nancy Reagan)
  19. Good Night

March 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Pierre Salinger (Paris, France); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Press Conference / Carter Activities
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Chevrolet Autos.)
  4. El Salvador
  5. US-Saudi Arabia / Arms Sales
  6. M-1 Tank
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Florida Orange Growers; Savin 840 Copier.)
  9. Atlanta Murders
  10. Special Assignment (Violence On The Right)
  11. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; Bufferin; Oil of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  12. Economy
  13. Economy / Teenage Unemployment
  14. Poland
  15. Afghanistan / Hijacking
  16. Los Angeles / Hijacking
  17. False Imprisonment
  18. Economy: Gold Prices
  19. (Commercial: Goodyear Arriva Tires; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Amway Products.)
  20. Cronkite Retirement
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 6, 1981
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Reagan Press Conference
  3. Donovan
  4. Economy
  5. Auto Imports
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Toyota Starlet; Gallo Burgundy Wine.)
  8. US-Saudi Arabia / Arms Sales
  9. (Commercial: Maalox and Maalox Plus; Anacin.)
  10. Atlanta Murders
  11. Judy / Death Penalty
  12. Owens
  13. Synthetic Hormones
  14. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Taylor California Cellers Wine.)
  15. United Nations / South Africa
  16. Special Report (South Africa Explosions)
  17. Poland
  18. Afghanistan / Hijacking
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. (Commercial: Tunis; National Retail Hardware Association)
  21. Cronkite Departure
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador / Reagan President Conf
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chrysler Autos; Vanish Toilet Cleaner.)
  4. Gun-Running
  5. Poland
  6. US-Saudi Arabia / Arms Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Ford Motor Company; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  9. Economy
  10. Appalachian Commission
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors Service; Di-Gel; Century 21 Realty.)
  12. Special Segment (Sick Transit)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Oldsmobile Autos; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  14. Atlanta Murders
  15. Los Angeles / Hijacking
  16. Owens
  17. Cronkite Retirement
  18. Good Night

March 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 7, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Bitterman
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; Tums.)
  5. Canada-US Relations
  6. Poland / Strikes
  7. Israel / Palestinian Guerrillas
  8. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  9. Atlanta Murders
  10. Judy / Death Penalty
  11. Berrigan Trial
  12. Peter Demott Trial
  13. California / Creation Trial
  14. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; General Motors.)
  15. Budget / Cong.
  16. (Commercial: Correctol; Bell System.)
  17. Alaska / Dog Sled Race
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Colombia / Bitterman
  3. Afghanistan / Hijacking
  4. France / Prison Escape
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. Reagan Administration / Pollution Controls
  7. Stockman / Spending Freeze
  8. Reagan Administration / Energy Policy
  9. Reagan Administration / Mideast Policy
  10. El Salvador
  11. (Commercial: Carrier Air Conditioning; Bell System; Upcoming Item; Vanish Toilet Bowl Cleaner.)
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Scranton, Pennsylvania / Auto Accident
  14. California / Creation Trial
  15. (Commercial: Pontiac Autos; Federal Express; Upcoming Item; Cella Wine.)
  16. Poland / Labor Disputes / Tourism
  17. Athens, Greece / Earthquakes
  18. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Spray `N Wash; Upcoming Item; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  19. Blacks / Republican Party
  20. Good Night

March 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay Balm; Chevrolet Autos.)
  5. Reagan Administration / Budget
  6. Reagan Interview
  7. Reagan Admin / Defense Spending / West Germany,
  8. Afghanistan / Hijacking
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Beneficial Income Tax Service; National Car Rental; Sanka Coffee; Triscuit Wafers.)
  10. Atlantic City, New Jersey / Bomb Threat
  11. Bermuda / Israeli Ship Sinking
  12. Judy / Death Penalty
  13. Upcoming Item
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fasteeth; Century 21 Realtors; Coronet Paper Products.)
  15. Sports / Basketball / Golf
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Pontiac Autos.)
  17. Manatee
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (Washington, DC)
  2. Afghanistan / Hijacking
  3. Reagan / Mideast Policy / Neutron Bomb
  4. El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; ERA Real Estate Agencies.)
  6. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  7. Coal Miners / Black Lung
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Old Spice Aftershave.)
  10. Atlantic City, New Jersey / Bomb Threat
  11. AFL-CIO Convention
  12. Great Britain / Strike
  13. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Vicks Formula 44D.)
  14. Balanced Budget / Constitutional Amendment
  15. Bermuda / Israel Ship Sinking
  16. Judy / Death Penalty
  17. (Commercial: Carrier Air Conditioning/Heating; Correctol.)
  18. Edsel Autos
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 8, 1981
  1. Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations
  3. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Upcoming Item; Heet.)
  4. Reagan-Trudeau Meeting / El Salvador
  5. Poland
  6. Iran
  7. Hijacking / Afghanistan-Syria
  8. (Commercial: Nytol; Pine Power Cleaner; Upcoming Item; Bell System.)
  9. Economy Plan. / UMW
  10. Defense Spending
  11. Vietnam Veterans / Budget Cuts
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; General Motors Service; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. Refugees
  15. Bikini Atoll
  16. Train Accidents / Argentina and Taiwan
  17. Israeli Freighter Sinking
  18. Atlantic City / Bomb Threat
  19. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Varco-Pruden Buildings; Upcoming Item; Correctol.)
  20. Phillies / For Sale
  21. Turkey Calling
  22. Good Night

March 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Reagan Interview
  3. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Company; Bufferin.)
  4. Judy Execution
  5. Labor Racket Indictments
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Raintree Moisturizer; Regina Electrikbroom; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  8. Reagan Interview / El Salvador
  9. East-West Summit
  10. US-USSR Relations / Human Rights
  11. US-Canada Relations
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Canon NP80 Copier; Ex-Lax; Century 21; Pontiac Autos.)
  14. Syria / Hijacked Airliner
  15. Poland
  16. Reagan / Economy Plan
  17. Economy Plan / Coal Miners
  18. Economy: Gold Prices
  19. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Night of Olay; The Hartford Insurance Group.)
  20. British Civil Service
  21. Prince Charles and Lady Diana
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. Economy / Coal Miners
  4. Clean Air Act
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio),
  6. (Commercial: Cella Wine; Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles.)
  7. US-USSR Relations
  8. British Civil Service Strike
  9. Syria / Hijacked Airliner
  10. (Commercial: Canon NP200 Copier; Buick Skylark.)
  11. El Salvador
  12. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay.)
  13. US-Canada Relations
  14. Iran Hostage Crisis / Canada
  15. Three Mile Island
  16. Heart and Lung Transplant
  17. (Commercial: Conoco; National Retail Hardware Association)
  18. Prince Charles and Lady Diana
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. Coal Miners
  4. Environment Legis. / Air, Strip Mining
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dodge Trucks; Brim Coffee.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Afghanistan
  8. Reagan / Canada Trip
  9. Law of The Sea Treaty
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Heet; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  11. Special Segment (Crime and Labor)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Express Travelers Cheques; National Retail Hardware Association)
  14. Music Industry / Counterfeiting
  15. Cow Bounty
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Copiers; Ford Motor Company; Oil of Olay.)
  17. Syria / Hijacked Plane
  18. Pandas
  19. Good Night

March 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 10, 1981
  1. Reagan-Trudeau Meeting
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Ottawa, Canada)
  3. Reagan-Trudeau Meeting
  4. El Salvador
  5. (COMMERCIAL: Aqua Velva Aftershave; The Gallery of Homes Realty.)
  6. Reagan / Economy Plan
  7. Reagan Interview
  8. Tax Cut Plan
  9. Postage Incr.
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Emery Express; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  12. Syria / Hijacking
  13. Poland
  14. Warsaw Pact Maneuvers
  15. Trident Submarines
  16. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Amway Products; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Century 21 Realty.)
  17. Atlanta Murders
  18. (Commercial: Federal Express; Velamints; Buick Skylark.)
  19. England / Budget
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan-Trudeau Meeting
  3. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Tunis.)
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. UAW and AFL-CIO
  6. Postage Incr.
  7. Economy / Prime
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Night of Olay.)
  10. Syria / Hijacking
  11. El Salvador
  12. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; FTD Florists.)
  13. Poland
  14. US-Taiwan Rel.
  15. US-Chile Relations
  16. Lebanon / United States Ambassador Attacked
  17. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Correctol Laxative.)
  18. Atlanta Murders
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 10, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan-Trudeau Meeting
  3. US-USSR Rel.
  4. (Commercial; Upcoming Items; Vanish Toilet Cleaner; Corning Lenses.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. Tax Cut Plan
  7. Economy / Prime
  8. Postage Incr.
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; The Gallery of Homes Realty.)
  11. Warsaw Pact Maneuvers
  12. Poland
  13. Syria / Hijacking
  14. Israel / West Bank Strike
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; ERA Realty; Anacin.)
  16. Special Segment (Crime and Labor)
  17. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; Century 21 Realty; Oldsmobile Autos.; Emery Express.)
  18. Greece / Earthquakes
  19. Good Night

March 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 11, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Canada Trip
  3. Reagan / Economy Plan
  4. Braniff / Pay Cut
  5. (Commercial: Sharp Copiers; Roman Meal Bread.)
  6. Former Hostages / Rescue Missions
  7. Iran
  8. Syria / Hijacking
  9. Special Assignment (International Terrorism)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Independent Insurance Agents of American, Incorporated)
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Burnett and Natl. Enquirer
  14. Baseball Hall of Fame
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Listermint Mouthwash; Chevrolet Luv Trucks; Primatene Mist; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal.)
  17. El Salvador
  18. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Raintree Moisturizer; MasterCard II.)
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Canada Trip
  3. El Salvador / United States and Canada
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Raintree Moisturizer.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. Gasoline
  7. (Commercial: Credit Union National Association; Tums.)
  8. National Enquirer and Burnett
  9. Coffee and Cancer
  10. Hospital Care
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Pontiac Autos.)
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. Syria / Hijacking
  15. England / Spy Death
  16. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hairspray; Roman Meal Bread.)
  17. Religious Tyranny / Censorship
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 11, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Coffee and Cancer
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Wang Laboratories.)
  4. Reagan / Canadian Trip
  5. El Salvador
  6. Former Iran Hostages
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Regal; Fleischmann's Margarine; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal.)
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. Reagan / Economy Plan
  10. Poli / House
  11. Budget Cuts
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Nivea Moisturizing Lotion; American Gas Association; Sharp Copiers.)
  14. Special Segment (Crime and Labor)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Drano; Pontiac Autos; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  16. Burnett and National Enquirer
  17. Good Night

March 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 12, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Syria / Hijacking
  3. Special Assignment (International Terrorism)
  4. Syria / Hijacking
  5. (Commercial: Conoco; Mazola Margarine.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. USSR / Defector's Arrest
  8. Spain / Coup Aftermath
  9. Vatican / Abortion
  10. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Maalox and Maalox Plus; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  11. Atlanta Murders
  12. Drug Arrests / Operation Grouper
  13. Former Hostages / Plotkin
  14. Economy / Prime
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Visa Card and Traveler's Cheques; Glass Plus; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  17. Medicare / Social Security
  18. Coal Miners
  19. Pennsylvania / Underground Fires
  20. (Commercial: Bufferin; Chevrolet Autos; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Syria / Hijacking
  3. El Salvador
  4. Intelligence Gathering Operations
  5. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Plymouth Horizon.)
  6. Operation Grouper / Drug Arrests
  7. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  8. Federal Pay Raises
  9. Oil Prices
  10. Gasoline Ind.
  11. Orange Juice Ind.
  12. Census Bureau / Federal Benefits
  13. Economy / Prime
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio) 5:46:40 (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; Realty World Associates.)
  15. California / Busing
  16. Education Department / Moral Majority Executive
  17. Coffee and Cancer
  18. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Banking Industry / Deregulation
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 12, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Syria / Hijacking
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bell System Yellow Pages; Buick Skylark.)
  4. Operation Grouper / Drug Arrests
  5. California/ Busing
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash; Emery Express; Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  7. El Salvador
  8. Afghanistan
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Services; Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles; MasterCard II.)
  11. Reagan / Economy Plan
  12. Census Bureau / Federal Benefits
  13. House Scandal
  14. Federal Pay Raises
  15. Economy / Prime
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sharp Copiers; Cella Wines; Silhouette Romances.)
  18. Special Segment (Crime and Labor)
  19. Good Night

March 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 13, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Syria / Hijacking
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids.)
  4. Atlanta Murders
  5. Reagan / Son's Performance
  6. Economy / Auto Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolet Luv Trucks; Savin 840 Copier; ERA Realty.)
  9. El Salvador
  10. (Commercial: Amway Products; Oil of Olay; Ford Motor Company; Bayer Aspirin.)
  11. Special Assignment (International Terrorism)
  12. USSR / Dissident Released
  13. Salyut-Soyuz Docking
  14. Prince Charles / Fall
  15. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Sharp Copiers; Chrysler Autos.)
  17. Pickford Auction
  18. North Carolina / Father-Daughter Reunion
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Haig Interview
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Wang Laboratories.)
  5. Atlanta Murders
  6. Reagan / Son's Performance
  7. (Commercial: Nytol Sleep Aid; Chevrolet Luv Truck-S.)
  8. Syria / Hijacking
  9. Prince Charles / Fall
  10. Air Controllers and FAA
  11. Federal Communications Commission Chrm. / Fowler
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Tylenol.)
  13. Banking Regulation
  14. Michigan / Poletown and General Motors Corporation Conflict
  15. Auto Sales
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Tums; Whirlpool Washers.)
  18. New York City / Graffiti
  19. Oldenburg Sculpture
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 13, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Atlanta Murders
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Midas Shocks, Brakes and Mufflers; Freedent Gum.)
  4. Syria / Hijacking
  5. Nicaragua
  6. El Salvador
  7. Prince Charles
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Drano; Pontiac Autos.)
  10. Iran
  11. US-Iran Rel. / Hostage Agreement
  12. Ohio/ Teachers' Strike
  13. Military Draft Proposal
  14. Reagan / Economy Plan and Labor Department
  15. Appalachian Regional Commission
  16. Proxmire/ Golden Fleece Award
  17. Reagan/ Son's Performance
  18. Reagan Film
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbrook; Bayer Aspirin; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  20. Special Segment (The Nigerian Connection)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Federal Express; Buick Regal; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  22. Conning The IRS
  23. Good Night

March 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 14, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 14, 1981
  1. Syria / Hijacking
  2. (Commercial: Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Oil of Olay.)
  3. Chicago / Hotel Fire
  4. Atlanta Killings
  5. (Commercial: Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; Tums.)
  6. Reagan / New York City Trip
  7. Carter
  8. Israel / Elections
  9. (Commercial: DuPont Lucite Paint; Michelin Tires.)
  10. Ford
  11. Alaska / Ship Sinking
  12. China, PR / For. Guests
  13. Basketball
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  15. Texas/ Air Conditioning
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Syria / Hijacking
  3. US-Pakistan Arms Sales
  4. (Commercial: Bell System; Upcoming Item; Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  5. Atlanta Killings
  6. Chicago / Hotel Fire
  7. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Century 21 Realty; Upcoming Item; Correctol Laxative.)
  8. Reagan / New York City Trip
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. Pesticides
  11. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Corning Lenses; Upcoming Item; Glass Plus.)
  12. US-South Africa Rel.
  13. El Salvador
  14. Poland
  15. Hungary
  16. Iran
  17. Pickford Auction
  18. (Commercial: Anacin; Old Spice Cosmetics; Upcoming Item; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  19. Layton/ Art
  20. Good Night

March 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Syria / Hijacking
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Century 21 Realty.)
  4. Atlanta Murders
  5. El Salvador
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Rolaids; Emery Express; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  7. Reagan / Economy Plan
  8. Auto Industry / Japanese Imports
  9. Philadelphia / Transit Strike
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Pontiac Autos; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Sports: Basketball / Golf / Horse Racing
  12. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; "ABC "World News Tonight".)
  13. Crossword Puzzle Champion
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 15, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Sinai Issue
  3. Syria/ Hijacking Follow-Up
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  5. Auto Imports
  6. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  7. Philadelphia/ Transit Strike
  8. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Bell System; Upcoming Item; Cella Wine.)
  9. Abortion
  10. (Commercial: DuPont Lucite Paint; Old Spice Cosmetics; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  11. Law of The Sea Treaty
  12. El Salvador
  13. Philadelphia/ Mobster Killed
  14. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais; Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay.)
  15. Postage Incr.
  16. Age Discrimination
  17. Good Night

March 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago,Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Hijacking
  3. Hijacking / Follow-Up
  4. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; The Hartford Insurance Company.)
  5. Budget Cuts
  6. Philadelphia / Transit Strike
  7. Coal Miners / Contract Talks
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Emery Express; Night of Olay; Gallo Rhine Wine.)
  10. El Salvador
  11. Poland
  12. Berlin Wall
  13. Europe / Squatters Protests
  14. USSR / Hostage Incident
  15. Iran
  16. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids; Century 21 Realty; Terminix Pest Control.)
  17. Special Assignment (Income Tax)
  18. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Company; Silhouette Romances; Taylor California Cellar Rhine Wine.)
  19. Reagan Aides / Housing Investment
  20. Texas / Land Controversy
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Hijacking
  3. Hijacking / Follow-Up
  4. (Commercial: Quaker State Oil; Terminix Pest Control.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Plan
  6. White House Attire
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. Education Budget Cuts
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: United Airlines; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  11. El Salvador
  12. Deconcini / Assassination Threat
  13. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Chablis Wine; Stouffer's French Bread Pizza.)
  14. Philadelphia / Transit Strike (Studio) Transit Strike In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Reported; Details Given.
  15. Coal Miners / Contract Talks
  16. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  17. Sniffer Dogs
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Hijacking
  3. Hijacking / Follow-Up
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Emery Express; Buick Regal.)
  5. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  6. Philadelphia / Transit Strike
  7. Reagan Aides / Housing Speculation
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Terminix Pest Control; Chevrolet Autos; Total Cereal.)
  10. Poland
  11. El Salvador
  12. Berlin Wall
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Saran Wrap; Big A Auto Parts; Correctol Laxative.)
  14. Special Segment (Beyond The B-52)
  15. White House Formality
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Heet; Greyhound Bus Lines.)
  17. Inflation and Children
  18. Good Night

March 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. UMW Contract
  4. Reagan / Economy Plan
  5. Michigan / Tax Protest
  6. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Gallo Rhine Wine.)
  7. Burnett and National Enquirer
  8. Los Angeles / Busing
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Mazola Margarine; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  11. Atlanta Murders
  12. England / Race Relations
  13. Italy / Unemployment Protest
  14. West Germany / Squatters' Protest
  15. (Commercial: Cortaid Creme; Buick Regal; Amway Products; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Hijacking
  17. Costa Rica / Terrorism
  18. El Salvador / Mexico
  19. Nuclear Weapons
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Glass Plus; Maxwell House Coffee; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  22. Prince Charles
  23. Reagan / Northern Ireland / St. Patrick's Day
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. UMW Contract
  3. Reagan / Economy Plan
  4. Economy
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines: Mazola Margarine.)
  7. Warsaw Pact Maneuvers
  8. El Salvador
  9. Costa Rica / Terrorism
  10. Nuclear Weapons
  11. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  12. Burnett and National Enquirer
  13. Prince Charles
  14. College Testing Service
  15. College Aid
  16. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Maalox and Maalox Plus.)
  17. Auto Imports
  18. Alaska / Budget Cuts
  19. Dean Death
  20. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Safeco Insurance.)
  21. St. Patrick's Day
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Plan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Inglenook Wine; Century 21 Realty.)
  4. Costa Rica / Terrorism
  5. El Salvador
  6. Nuclear Weapons
  7. Warsaw Pact Maneuvers
  8. Poland
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Chemicals; Greyhound Bus Lines; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  10. Economy / Stock Market Report
  11. UMW Contract Talks
  12. Burnett and National Enquirer
  13. College Tests
  14. College Aid
  15. Brady / Recent Activities
  16. Hostage Agreement
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Pontiac Autos; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Gallo Rhine Wine.)
  19. Special Segment (Prices: The Perilous Future)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Night of Olay; Anacin; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  21. St. Patrick's Day
  22. Prince Charles
  23. Good Night

March 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 18, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Killer Satellite
  3. US-USSR Relations / Afghanistan
  4. Warsaw Pact Maneuvers
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Cortaid.)
  6. Burnett and National Enquirer
  7. Texas / Dust Storm
  8. Southwest Drought
  9. Economy / Prime
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Anacin.)
  12. Special Assignment (MIA: Still Alive?)
  13. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; The Gallery of Homes Realty; Saran Wrap; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Pakistan / Hostages Return
  15. Italy / Mr. Etna
  16. Auto Imports
  17. Weinberger / Taxes
  18. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  19. White House Redecoration
  20. Three Mile Island
  21. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Regina Electrikbroom; Aspercreme.)
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Haig
  3. Guatemala
  4. US-USSR Relations
  5. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Roman Meal Bread.)
  6. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  7. Carter / Princeton
  8. Iran-US Embassy
  9. (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; The Gallery of Homes Realty.)
  10. Burnett and National Enquirer
  11. Caffeine and Health
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Arco Graphite Motor Oil.)
  13. Three Mile Island
  14. UMW Contract Talks
  15. Economy / Prime
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Cella Wine.)
  18. Sweatshops
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 18, 1981
  1. Intro and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel. / Haig
  3. Weinberger
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  5. Burnett and National Enquirer
  6. Coal Miners
  7. Three Mile Island
  8. Arkansas / Creation-Evolution Controversy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Economy
  12. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  13. Reagan / Poli
  14. Reagan / Ebsen Boost
  15. Carter / Princeton
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Oldsmobile Autos; Correctol Laxative.)
  17. Special Segment (Prices: The Perilous Future)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Big A Auto Parts; Du Pont Chemicals; Cella Wine.)
  19. Private Armies
  20. Good Night

March 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 19, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle / Accident
  3. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals.)
  4. Haig / Cuba and Nicaragua
  5. Poland
  6. Burnett and National Enquirer
  7. Tornadoes / Florida
  8. Florida / Forest Fire
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Buick Le Sabre; Cortaid Creme.)
  11. Special Assignment (MIA: Still Alive?)
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Pine Power Cleaner; Century 21 Realty; Shell Oil Company; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  14. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  15. Auto Imports / Japan
  16. Italy / Mt. Etna
  17. Finland-USSR Relations
  18. England / Inflation
  19. (Commercial: Gallo Rhine Wine; Canon NP200 Copier; Velamints.)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan Administration / Central America
  3. Costa Rica / Terrorism
  4. El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Inglenook Wine.)
  6. Space Shuttle / Accident
  7. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Sanka Coffee.)
  8. Reagan Budget Cuts
  9. Reagan Economy Plan / Coalition
  10. Environment Council
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Cella Wine; General Motors Service.)
  13. Italy / Mt. Etna
  14. Atlanta Murders
  15. Census / South-Southwest Urban Growth
  16. (Commercial: DuPont Lucite Paint; Pontiac Autos.)
  17. E. Africa / Starvation
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 19, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Country Time Lemonade Drink; Pontiac Autos.)
  3. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  4. Foreign Policy / Clark Amendment / Argentina / Administrative Confusion
  5. Coalition For A New Beginning
  6. Reagan Critic
  7. Auto Imports
  8. International Trade Deficits
  9. Coin Sale
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; General Motors Service; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  12. Poland
  13. Italy / Mt. Etna
  14. Mormons
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Emery Express; Buick Electra.)
  16. Massachusetts / Oil Deal
  17. Special Segment (Prices: The Perilous Future)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal, Arthritis Pain Formula; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  19. El Salvador
  20. Good Night

March 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  4. Harris / Sentencing
  5. Florida / Nuclear Plant Incident
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Arthritis Strength Bufferin; Michelin Tires; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  8. Florida / Forest Fire
  9. Reagan/ Abortion
  10. United States African Policy / USSR , Nigeria, Zimbabwe
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: MasterCard II, Maalox and Maalox Plus; Oil of Olay; Formby's - Furniture Refinisher.)
  13. Special Assignment (MIA: Still Alive?)
  14. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Amway Products; Preparation H; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  16. Mexico / Butterflies
  17. Top Item Recapped
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Safeco Insurance.)
  5. Texas / Solar Collector
  6. Conservative Conference
  7. Council On Environment Quality
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Glidden Spred Satin Paint.)
  10. Harris / Sentencing
  11. Florida / Nuclear Plant Incident
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  14. West-E. Germany / Spy Exchange
  15. Peron Sentencing
  16. United States Military Strength
  17. (Commercial: Tums; Arco Graphite Motor Oil.)
  18. Milwaukee / Firefighters' Strike
  19. California / Levi Strauss
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Gallery of Homes Realty; Di-Gel.)
  4. US-Pakistan Rel.
  5. US-Angola Rel. / Nigerian Criticism
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Maxwell House Coffee; MasterCard.)
  8. Harris / Sentencing
  9. Auto Imports / Reagan-Fukuda Meeting
  10. Conservative Conference
  11. Javits
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Florida / Nuclear Power Plant Incident
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21 Realty; Cella Wine; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  15. Special Segment (Reagan's Budget: Promises and Politics)
  16. White House Refurbishing
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Michelin Tires; Pond's Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  18. Women Marines
  19. Good Night

March 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 21, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Reagan Administration / Foreign Policy
  3. Nuclear Submarine
  4. Nuclear War / Med. Conference
  5. US-Egypt Rel.
  6. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  7. Conservatives and Reagan
  8. Budget Cuts
  9. White House Roof and Carter Administration
  10. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  11. Connecticut / Racial Conflicts
  12. Forest Fires / Southeast
  13. Chile / Fire
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques and Services; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  15. Atlanta Murders
  16. El Salvador
  17. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; Tums.)
  18. Sports / Basketball
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Conservative Conference / United States Foreign Policy
  3. Byrd / Foreign Policy
  4. Poland
  5. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Upcoming Item; Du Pont Lucite Paint.)
  6. US-Pakistan Rel.
  7. NATO / West Germany (Studio) West German Defense Minute Hans Apel Reported Confirming His Nation's Commitment To NATO; Details Given.
  8. Honduras / El Salvador Attacks
  9. El Salvador
  10. (Commercial: Bell System; Varco-Pruden Buildings; Upcoming Item; Purolator Courier.)
  11. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  12. Waste and Fraud Week
  13. Tobacco Subsidy
  14. Nuclear Submarine
  15. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Upcoming Item; Bell System.)
  16. Anti-Drilling Protest
  17. Atlanta Murders
  18. Connecticut / Racial Unrest
  19. UMW Negotiations
  20. Philadelphia / Transit Strike
  21. Milwaukee / Firefighters' Strike
  22. Forest Fires / Southeast US
  23. (Commercial: Xerox Products; Upcoming Item; Correctol Laxative.)
  24. Texas / Laundromat Band
  25. Good Night

March 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21 Realty; Stouffer's Frozen Pizza.)
  4. Auto Imports
  5. UMW Negotiations
  6. El Salvador
  7. Reagan Administration / Foreign Policy
  8. China, PR / Ford
  9. Soyuz 39
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Rolaids; Xerox Products.)
  11. New Orleans / Apartment Fire
  12. Chicago / Byrne
  13. Florida / Nuclear Plant Incident - Follow-Up
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; General Motors.)
  15. Sports / Basketball
  16. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Ben-Gay; ABC News.)
  17. Orchids
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Cosmonauts
  4. (Commercial: Cella Wine; Night of Olay.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Florida / Guerrilla Camp
  7. Lebanon / Embassy Attack
  8. (Commercial: Xerox Products.)
  9. Coal Strike
  10. Chicago / Byrne's Move
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Ben-Gay.)
  12. California / Budget Cuts
  13. Ford / China, PR Visit
  14. Arizona / Abortion
  15. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Beneficial Income Tax Service.)
  16. Budget Cuts
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. UMW Negotiations
  4. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Bell System.)
  5. European Economy and USSR
  6. Eagleburger / Arms Reductions
  7. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) I
  8. Sinai / Peacekeeping Force
  9. Mideast / United States Rapid Deployment Force
  10. Italy / Mt. Etna
  11. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Dristan; Upcoming Item; Du Pont Lucite Paint.)
  12. Drunk Driving
  13. (Commercial: Xerox Products; Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  14. El Salvador
  15. Auto Imports
  16. Budget Cuts / House Democrats
  17. Budget Cuts / Stockman
  18. Television Withdrawal
  19. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Country Time Lemonade Drink; Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances.)
  20. Jane Doe
  21. Good Night

March 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. European Common Market
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; The Hartford Insurance Group.)
  5. UMW Negotiations
  6. Ito / Washington, DC Visit
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Oil of Olay; Sanka Coffee.)
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Special Assignment (Drug Lag)
  11. Chile / High-Rise Fire
  12. Zimbabwe Conference
  13. China, PR / Ford
  14. Taiwan / Olympics
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Gallo Rhine Wine; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  17. Military Draft
  18. Supreme Court / Abortion / Underage Sex
  19. Poll / Race Relations
  20. Utah / Franklin
  21. Burnett and National Enquirer
  22. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Group; Preparation H; Amtrak.)
  23. USSR / Sakharov
  24. England / Spy Scandal
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Supreme Court / Abortions / Statutory Rape
  3. Military Draft
  4. Vietnam War Vets (Studio) Findings of Study Into Vietnam Veterans' Problems Following Return To United States Detailed.
  5. (Commercial: Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)
  6. UMW Negotiations
  7. (Commercial: Stouffer's Frozen Foods; Safeco Insurance.)
  8. Poland
  9. Colombia-Cuba Relations
  10. El Salvador / Honduran Refugee Camps
  11. Auto Imports / Japan
  12. England / Spy Scandal
  13. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Mowers; Inglenook Wines.)
  14. Reagan / Workfare
  15. Reagan / Image Mgt.
  16. Year of Disabled Persons
  17. United States / Franklin Sentenced
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Arthritis Strength Bufferin.)
  20. Olympic Preparation / Biomechanics
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City): Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. US-South Africa Relations
  4. England / Spy Scandal
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Country Time Lemonade Drink.)
  6. Supreme Court / Abortion / Statutory Rape / Amish
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Spray N' Wash; General Motors Service; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  9. UMW / Contract Agreement
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. Auto Imports
  12. Regan-Stockman Disagreement
  13. Burnett and National Enquirer
  14. Legal Death
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Corning Lenses; John Deere Lawn Mowers; Anacin.)
  16. Special Segment (Banning Books: The New Campaign)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics; Saran Wrap; Gallo Rhine Wine.)
  18. Boston Celtics and Bruins
  19. Good Night

March 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Warsaw Pact and NATO Maneuvers
  4. European Common Market
  5. Haig-Dobrynin Meeting
  6. Economy / CPI
  7. (Commercial: Ford Courier Trucks; Aspercreme.)
  8. White House-State Department Feud
  9. Auto Imports
  10. Auto Sales
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Rolaids; John Deere Lawn Mowers.)
  13. El Salvador
  14. West Germany / Neo-Nazi Raid
  15. Auchinleck Death
  16. Biggs
  17. Economy: Gold Prices
  18. (Commercial: Canon NP80 Copier; Raintree Moisturizer; Amway Products; Silhouette Romances.)
  19. Minimum Wage For Teens
  20. Vol. Pay Cuts
  21. Iowa / Labor Protest
  22. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Terminix Pest Control; Glass Plus; Chevrolet Autos.)
  24. Cincinnati / PCB
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Nightline Anniversary Acknowledged
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 24, 1981
  1. Inro. Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. White House-State Department Feud
  3. Haig-Dorbynin Meeting
  4. Poland
  5. El Salvador
  6. (Commercial: Gallo Rhine Wine; Corning Lenses.)
  7. Economy / CPI
  8. (Commercial: Greyhound Bus Lines; Electrolux Corp.)
  9. Military Draft and Sex Discrimination
  10. Supreme Court / Trucking
  11. Auto Sales
  12. Conrail
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Rhine Wine; Playtex 18 Hour Bra and Girdles.)
  15. Biggs
  16. Kraft / Drug Charges
  17. Space Shuttle
  18. Air Crashes
  19. (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  20. Brach Disappearance
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / CPI
  3. Reagan Economy Pkg.
  4. Auto Imports
  5. Regan / Auto Industry
  6. Conrail
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Greyhound Bus Lines; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  8. Poland
  9. Bush / Crisis Mgt.
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Big A Auto Parts; Freedent Chewing Gum; Stouffer's Frozen Foods.)
  11. Biggs
  12. US-Iran Rel.
  13. Supreme Court / Military Draft
  14. Budget Cuts
  15. Kirkpatrick / South Africa
  16. Possible Ambassadors
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Inglenook Wines; Raintree Moisturizer; Emery Express.)
  19. Special Segment (The Churches and El Salvador)
  20. El Salvador
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  22. Chicago / Byrne's Move
  23. Good Night

March 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 25, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. State Department-White House Feud
  3. (Commercial: Country Time Lemonade Drink; Shell Oil Company.)
  4. Poland
  5. US-USSR Relations
  6. Trident Submarine
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Glass Plus; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  10. Budget Cuts / Federal Regulations
  11. Chicago / Byrne Move
  12. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Emery Express; Century 21 Realty; MasterCard Travelers Cheques.)
  14. El Salvador
  15. England / Espionage
  16. Special Assignment (Oil Companies and Government Giveaway)
  17. Alabama / Lynching
  18. Atlanta Murders
  19. Economy: Gold Prices
  20. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Inglenook Wines; Roman Meal Bread.)
  21. California / Deer Population
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Arco Graphite Motor Oil; John Deere Lawn Mowers.)
  4. White House-State Department Feud
  5. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Extra-Strength Tylenol.)
  6. Poland
  7. England / Spy Scandal
  8. (Commercial: Gallo Rhine Wine; Stouffer's French Bread Pizza.)
  9. House / Lobbyist Scandal
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. Government Regulations
  12. Ind. and Environment / Toxic Waste
  13. Military Draft
  14. Alabama / Lynching
  15. Social Security
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Roman Meal Bread.)
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Budget Cuts / The Arts
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 25, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. White House-State Department Feud
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Roman Meal Bread.)
  4. Budget Cuts / Dairy Support
  5. Reagan / Tax Cut
  6. Kennedy
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Purolator Courier; Anacin.)
  9. El Salvador
  10. Poland
  11. US-USSR Relations
  12. England / Spy Scandal
  13. Biggs
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawn Mowers; Sanka Coffee; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  15. Special Segment (Atlantic City: Boardwalk Gamble)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard Travelers Cheques; Big A Auto Parts; Doxidan Laxative.)
  17. 1980 Census
  18. Appalachian Regional Commission
  19. Wallenberg
  20. Good Night

March 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 26, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Burnett and National Enquirer
  5. Atlanta Murders
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; The Gallery of Homes Realty; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  8. Budget Cuts / Tax Cut
  9. Haig
  10. Kirkpatrick
  11. England / Espionage
  12. England / Soc. Democratic Party
  13. Biggs/ Extradition Fight
  14. (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; Aspercreme; Cadillac Eldorado; Gallo Rhine Wine.)
  15. Jane Doe
  16. Special Assignment (Oil Companies and Government Giveaway)
  17. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Raintree Moisturizer; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Wallenberg
  19. Top Items Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Haig
  4. (Commercial: The Gallery of Homes Realty; Mazola Margarine.)
  5. Burnett and National Enquirer
  6. Atlanta Murders
  7. (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; Arthritis Strength Bufferin.)
  8. Administration Intervention / Supreme Court Decisions
  9. Milk and Grain Legis.
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. (Commercial: DuPont Lucite Paints; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  12. Colombia
  13. England / Espionage Scandals
  14. Montreal / Armored Car Robbery
  15. Drug Smuggling and Commercial Aviation
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Mount Saint Helens / Anniversary
  18. (Commercial: Raintree Moisturizer; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  19. Jane Doe
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 26, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac Seville; Gallo Rhine Wine.)
  4. Burnett and National Enquirer
  5. Haig
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: The Gallery of Homes Realty; Regina Electrikbroom; Big A Auto Parts.)
  8. England / Spy Scandals
  9. England / Soc. Democratic Party
  10. Tax Cut Plan
  11. Inspectors Gen. Reappointed
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amtrak; Terminix Pest Control; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  13. Special Segment (Atlantic City: Boardwalk Gamble)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Century 21 Realty; Doxidan Laxative.)
  15. Jane Doe
  16. Good Night

March 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Canon NP200 Copier.)
  4. Florida / Building Collapse
  5. Honduras / Hijacking
  6. El Salvador
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. Coal Miners' Strike
  9. Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Inglenook Wines; Spray `N Wash; MasterCard Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Egypt-Iraq Rel. / Arms Sales
  13. Zimbabwe
  14. US-South Africa Rel.
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Amway Products; Oil of Olay; Anacin; Stouffer's French Bread Pizza.)
  17. Special Assignment (Federal Lands, Government Giveaways)
  18. Economy: Gold Prices (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Mowers; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Cadillac Seville.)
  20. Biggs
  21. Prince Charles / Wedding
  22. Cattle Rustling
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; General Motors Service.)
  5. Florida / Building Collapse
  6. Budget Plan
  7. Economy
  8. (Commercial: Canon NP80 Copier; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage.)
  9. Federal Hiring Freeze and Air Safety
  10. Reagan Administration / Supreme Court Decisions
  11. Computerized Information System
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. (Commercial: Cadillac Eldorado; Regina Electrikbroom.]
  14. Hijacking / Honduran Airliner
  15. El Salvador
  16. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Mowers; Credit Union National Association)
  17. Heart Disease / Artificial Hearts
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Clairol Foot Fixer Massage; John Deere Lawn Mowers.)
  4. Coal Miners' Strike
  5. Florida / Building Collapses
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Hijacking / Honduran Airliner
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: DuPont Lucite Paints; Inglenook Wines; Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles.)
  10. Economy
  11. Budget Cuts
  12. Auto Industry Regulations
  13. Reagan Administration / Worker Safety
  14. Item Correction
  15. Louis / Ambassador To England
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Anacin; Spray `N Wash.)
  17. Special Segment (The 55 Mph Limit)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard Travelers Cheques; Purolator Courier; Doxidan Laxative.)
  19. Louisiana / Oil and Gas Boom
  20. Good Night

March 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 28, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Florida / Building Collapse
  5. Three Mile Island Accident Anniversary
  6. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Spanish National Tourist Office)
  7. Hijacking / Indonesian Airliners
  8. New York City / El Salvador Refugees
  9. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; Haggar Suits.)
  10. Byrd-Bush Conflict
  11. Parkinson
  12. Sports / Basketball
  13. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  14. Ceta
  15. Hijacking / Honduran Airliner
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Hijackings / Indonesian and Honduran Airliners
  4. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Upcoming Item; Extra-Strength Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  5. Florida / Building Collapse
  6. Coal Miners' Strike
  7. Three Mile Island Accident Anniversary
  8. Budget Cuts
  9. (Commercial: Cadillac Autos; Du Pont Lucite Paints; Upcoming Item; Century 21 Realty.)
  10. Alien / Young Republican Affair
  11. Stockman-Regan Clash
  12. (Commercial: Xerox Corp.; Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  13. United States / African Policy
  14. Mahre
  15. Sports / Basketball
  16. England / Prof. Retires
  17. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Anacin; Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  18. Vietnam Veterans
  19. Good Night

March 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Autos; Conoco.)
  4. Hijacking / Indonesian Airliner
  5. Trilateral Cmsn
  6. Auto Imports
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay; General Motors; Rolaids.)
  8. Coal Miners' Strike
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Xerox Products ; Taylor California Cellars Wine; Ben-Gay.)
  10. Sports: Basketball / Tennis
  11. (Commercial: National Car Rental; Century 21 Realty; ABC "World News Tonight".
  12. Movie Makeup
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; American Express Travelers Cheques and Services.)
  4. Hijacking / Indonesian and Honduran Airliners
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Beneficial Income Tax Service.)
  6. Indochinese Refugees / Budget Cuts
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. England / Coup Plot
  9. London Marathon
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques and Services; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Trilateral Commission
  13. Florida / Building Collapse
  14. Ohio / Surrogate Lion Mother
  15. (Commercial: Haggar Suits; Du Pont Lucite Paints.)
  16. Atlanta / Composer
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques and Service.)
  4. Reagan Economy Pkg.
  5. Military Draft
  6. Navy Strategy
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Purolator Courier; Upcoming Item; Bell System.)
  9. Ceta (Comprehensive Employment And Training Act) Cutbacks
  10. (Commercial; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Ben-Gay; Upcoming Item; Pine Power Cleaner.)
  11. Hijacking / Thailand
  12. Hijacking / Honduran Airliner
  13. England / Coup Attempt
  14. White House Phone Directory
  15. (Commercial: Xerox Products; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  16. Chicago High School
  17. Good Night

March 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 30, 1981
  1. Reagan Assassination Attempt
  2. Poland
  3. Hijacking / Indonesian Airliner
  4. Poland
  5. Special Coverage of Reagan Assassination Attempt Continues.
• CBS Evening News for March 30, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 30, 1981
  1. Reagan Assassination Attempt
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Reagan Assassination Attempt
  4. Poland
  5. Hijacking / Thailand
  6. Reagan Assassination Attempt
  7. No Sign Off. Special Assassination Coverage Continues.

March 31, 1981

• ABC Evening News for March 31, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Assassination Attempt / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Century 21 Realty.)
  4. Reagan Assassination Attempt / Aftermath / Hinckley
  5. Academy Awards
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Amway Products; Amtrak; Velamints.)
  8. Assassination Attempt / International Reaction
  9. Special Assignment (Gun Control)
  10. (Commercial: Crest Toothpaste; Big A Auto Parts; Bufferin.)
  11. Poland
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Coal Miners' Strike
  14. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; John Deere Lawn Mowers; Du Pont Chemicals.)
  16. Top Item Recapped
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 31, 1981
  1. Assassination Attempt / Aftermath
  2. (Commercial: Canon AE-1 Camera; Elmer's Wonder Bond Plus Glue.)
  3. Assassination Attempt / Aftermath
  4. Crime
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Mowers; Total Cereal.)
  7. Atlanta Murders
  8. (Commercial: Crest Toothpaste.)
  9. Thailand / Coup
  10. Poland
  11. Wallace / Death
  12. Bagnold Death
  13. (Commercial: Spanish National Tourist Office; Sears Lawn Mowers.)
  14. Assassination Attempt / Aftermath / Hinckley
• NBC Evening News for March 31, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City) ; Roger Mudd
  2. Assassination Attempt / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Wang Laboratories; Inglenook Wine.)
  4. Assassination Attempt / Aftermath / Hinckley
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Executive Copier; Oil of Olay; Sominex Sleep Aid.)
  6. Assassination Attempt / Aftermath
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Crest Toothpaste; Doxidan Laxative.)
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. Poland
  10. Wallace / Death
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Dodge Vans; Century 21 Realty; Gallo Rhine Wine.)
  13. Assassination Attempt / Aftermath
  14. Good Night
  15. Good Night

Specials

• March 03, 1981 - CBS Special - A Conversation with the President [19:00:00 - 19:58:50]
• March 05, 1981 - CBS Special - The Agony of Atlanta [23:00:30 - 23:36:50]
• March 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• March 06, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:33:40 - 13:37:10]
• March 06, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:36:10]
• March 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• March 06, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:33:50 - 13:35:10]
• March 11, 1981 - ABC Special - The President In Canada [22:00:00 - 22:41:10]
• March 17, 1981 - CBS Special - The Struggle for El Salvador [22:59:50 - 23:33:30]
• March 19, 1981 - ABC Special - CloseUp: Soldiers of the Twilight [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• March 28, 1981 - PBS Special - Inside Story [20:00:00 - 21:29:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [13:43:00 - 14:43:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [14:43:00 - 15:43:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [15:43:00 - 16:43:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [16:42:00 - 18:01:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [19:00:00 - 19:30:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [21:32:00 - 22:00:00]
• March 30, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:31:50 - 23:15:40]
• March 30, 1981 - CBS Special - The Shooting of the President [13:46:40 - 14:45:20]
• March 30, 1981 - CBS Special - The Shooting of the President [14:41:50 - 15:43:00]
• March 30, 1981 - CBS Special - The Shooting of the President [15:41:30 - 15:43:00]
• March 30, 1981 - CBS Special - The Shooting of the President [16:41:30 - 17:43:00]
• March 30, 1981 - CBS Special - The Shooting of the President [17:41:30 - 19:00:00]
• March 30, 1981 - CBS Special - The Shooting of the President [19:00:00 - 19:59:00]
• March 30, 1981 - CBS Special - The Shooting Of The President [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [13:43:00 - 14:43:00]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [14:42:00 - 15:42:00]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [15:42:00 - 16:42:00]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [16:42:00 - 17:42:00]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [19:02:00 - 19:13:50]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [19:31:50 - 19:33:30]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [20:02:30 - 20:03:20]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [20:16:40 - 20:18:50]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [21:04:40 - 21:05:10]
• March 30, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt [21:35:00 - 21:58:50]
• March 31, 1981 - ABC Special - Good Morning America: Reagan Assassination Attempt [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• March 31, 1981 - CBS Special - CBS News Morning (re: Reagan Shooting) [06:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• March 31, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Assassination Attempt Coverage [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]
• March 31, 1981 - NBC Special - Today re: Reagan Assassination Attempt [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]

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