June 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

June 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 1, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London,England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. Reagan-Kennedy Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  5. Former Hostages
  6. Espionage / Cooke
  7. Lebanon Crisis
  8. Lebanon
  9. Belgium / Terrorism
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Chevrolet Cavalier; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  12. Coal Strike
  13. Las Vegas / Teamsters Union Convention
  14. Economy / Prime
  15. Special Assignment (Savings and Loans)
  16. Baseball / Martin
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Brim Coffee; Goodyear Tires; Fireman's Fund Insurance.)
  19. Supreme Court / Nude Dancing / Free Counsel
  20. Bangladesh
  21. South Africa
  22. Lennon Murder / Chapman Trial
  23. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Michelob Light Beer.)
  24. Garbology
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 1, 1981
  1. Tax Cuts
  2. Teamsters Union Convention
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; IBM Executive Copier.)
  4. Espionage / Cooke
  5. Former Hostages
  6. Iran
  7. Belgium / Terrorism
  8. Lebanon
  9. Bangladesh
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  11. Wheeler Murder
  12. Supreme Court / Nude Dancing
  13. Smith / Border Visit
  14. Dayton / River Incident
  15. Vinson Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant; Wyler's Drinks.)
  18. Credit Card Scam
  19. (Commercial: Chevrolet Cavalier; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  20. Texas / Billy Bob's
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 1, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cut
  3. Lefever Nomination
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Di-Gel Antacid; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  5. Teamsters Union Convention
  6. US-Japan Relations / Submarine Incident
  7. Espionage / Cooke
  8. Former Hostages
  9. Vinson Death
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Krylon Spray Paint; Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant.)
  12. Lebanon
  13. Mideast / PLO and US
  14. Iran
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. Bangladesh / Coup Attempt
  17. Supreme Court / Nude Dancing
  18. Women and The Work Force
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; MasterCard; Bufferin.)
  20. Special Segment (Cancer: The Long War)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dermolate Products; Amway Products; Dulcolax Laxative.)
  22. Cliburn Competition
  23. Billy Carter / Alabama Move
  24. Good Night

June 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Sander Vanocur (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. National Cancer Inst. Hearings
  3. Contact Lenses and FDA
  4. Economy / Housing
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; Savin Copiers.)
  6. Budget / Social Security
  7. Tax Cuts
  8. Lefever Nomination
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Anacin.)
  11. Lebanon Crisis / Haig
  12. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  13. Israel / Begin
  14. Lebanon
  15. Former Hostages
  16. Iran Rescue Attempt
  17. House / Vet. Aid Bills
  18. Vietnam Vet. Protests
  19. Salmon Ind.
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Canon AE-1 Camera; Timex Watches; Goodyear Arriva Tires; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  22. Brady
  23. Nancy Reagan / Interview
  24. (Commercial: General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Florida Orange Growers; PIP Printers.)
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. Lefever Nomination
  4. Social Security
  5. Economy / Housing
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Subaru; Cortaid Cream.)
  8. National Cancer Inst. / Hearings
  9. Vietnam Veterans / Agent Orange / Aid Bill / Hunger Strike
  10. Alaska / Forest Fire
  11. 19th Century Sex
  12. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Sanka Coffee.)
  13. Wheeler Murder / Jai-Alai
  14. (Commercial: Honda Lawn Mowers; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  15. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  16. Poland (Studio) Solidarity Leader Lech Walesa Reported Leaving Union Post; Details Given.
  17. Jamaica
  18. Nicaragua / Haig
  19. Laser Weapons
  20. (Commercial: Dulcolax Laxative; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  21. Rita Hayworth
  22. Coyote
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cut
  3. Budget / Cong. Schedule
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dodge Aries K; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Laser Weapons Test
  6. Three Mile Island / Test
  7. Teamsters Union Convention
  8. Lefever Nomination
  9. Brady / Reagan Visit
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Chemicals; Cortaid Cream; General Motors Acceptance Corp.)
  11. Israel / Elec.
  12. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  13. Bangladesh
  14. Rita Hayworth
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Freedent Chewing Gum; Cadillac.)
  17. Economy
  18. Special Segment (The New Wall Street)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Florida Orange Growers; Buick Regal.)
  20. Gorilla Mother
  21. Good Night

June 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 3, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Sander Vanocur (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope / Recovery
  3. Tax Cuts
  4. (Commercial: DuPont Chemicals.)
  5. Pope / Recovery
  6. Poland
  7. British Columbia / Prison Riot
  8. Baseball / Martin
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Dermolate Cream; Am Express Travelers Cheques; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  11. Vietnam Veterans / Hunger Strike
  12. Special Assignment (Missing Children)
  13. Denver / Tornadoes
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Bayer Aspirin; Chevrolet Cavalier.)
  15. Espionage
  16. Mideast / Lebanon / Begin
  17. China, PR / Soong
  18. (Commercial: Timex Watches; Maxwell House Coffee; Century 21 Realty; Night of Olay.)
  19. FDA / Contact Lenses
  20. Wheeler Murder
  21. Top Items Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. Abortion
  4. Housing Bill
  5. Stock Market Report
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Pope / Out of Hospital
  8. Mideast
  9. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Du Pont Paints.)
  10. Teamsters
  11. Senate / Reagan Nominees
  12. Tornadoes
  13. Auto Sales
  14. Robert Earl May
  15. Smoking
  16. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Cortaid.)
  17. Vietnam Veterans Hunger Strike
  18. British Columbia / Prison Revolt
  19. Royal Wedding / Nancy Reagan
  20. Soong Ching Ling
  21. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  22. Los Angeles Burglary
  23. Haig / Editors
  24. Haig's Remarks
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 3, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Pope Leaves Hospital
  3. Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Subaru.)
  5. Tax Cut
  6. Cooke / Justice Department
  7. Hit Lists / Washington, DC Abortion
  8. Mother Teresa / Abortions / USSR
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Nytol; American Express Travelers Cheques; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  11. Vietnam Veterans / Hunger Strike
  12. Poll / Social Issues
  13. Voting Rights
  14. Smoking
  15. Baseball / Martin / Cooney
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; American Express Travelers Cheques; Bayer Aspirin.)
  18. Special Segment (Rail Travel)
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Buick; Cortaid.)
  21. President Yacht
  22. Washington, DC Social Life
  23. Good Night

June 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 4, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Sander Vanocur (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Cavalier; Rolaids.)
  4. Lebanon Crisis
  5. Reagan / Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister Visit
  6. Sadat-Begin Summit
  7. Poland
  8. Japan / Anti-Midway Protest
  9. Lefever Nomination
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Oil of Olay; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Ray / Stabbing
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Cadillac; Wyler's Drinks; Century 21 Realty; Savin Copiers.)
  16. Special Assignment (Missing Children)
  17. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Gallo Burgundy Wine.)
  18. Racketeering Indictments
  19. Teamsters / Williams Elec.
  20. Polydextrose
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Ed Bradley (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. Lefever
  4. State Department / Asst. Secretaries
  5. (Commercial: Buick Century; Gallo Burgundy.)
  6. Atlanta Murders
  7. Ray / Stabbing
  8. New York City / Opera House Murder
  9. (Commercial: DuPont Silverstone Cookware; Midas Mufflers.)
  10. Sadat-Begin Summit
  11. Reagan / Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister
  12. Japan / Anti-Midway Demonstration
  13. International Defense Spending
  14. Reagan / Mother Teresa Meeting
  15. (Commercial: General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  16. Abortion
  17. Tuition Tax Credits
  18. Teamsters / Williams
  19. Racketeering Indictments
  20. Burnett
  21. Sears
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Safeco Insurance.)
  24. National Spelling Bee
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 4, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. Tuition Tax Credit
  4. Lefever
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Le Sabre; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  6. Racketeering Indictments
  7. Teamsters / Williams
  8. Ray / Stabbing
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Du Pont Chemicals; Fireman's Fund Insurance.)
  11. Lebanon Crisis
  12. Sadat-Begin Summit
  13. Poland
  14. Haig / Far East Trip
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Timex Watches; Sara Lee Products; Amway Products.)
  16. Teachers
  17. National Spelling Bee
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Canon AE-1 Camera; Canon Copiers.)
  19. New York City / Opera House Murder Trial
  20. Atlanta Murders
  21. Paris Air Show
  22. Good Night

June 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Sander Vanocur (London, England); Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (DC)
  2. Lefever
  3. (Commercial: Ford, Canon NP120 Copier.)
  4. Atlanta Murders
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Gallo Burgundy; Shell Oil Company.)
  7. Economy / Unemployment, Prices
  8. National Cancer Institute
  9. Adoptees / George
  10. Double Transplant
  11. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Grape-Nuts; Armor All Protectant; IBM Executive Copier.)
  12. Lebanon /Israeli Raids
  13. Poland
  14. Japan / USS Midway
  15. Robert F. Kennedy Medal
  16. Sirhan
  17. (Commercial: Clorets; Goodyear Arriva Tires; Wyler’s Drinks.)
  18. Triple Crown
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lefever
  3. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; MasterCard.)
  4. Economy / Unemployment, Prices
  5. Economy / Mortgages
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. Double Transplant
  8. (Commercial: IBM Executive Copier; Buick Regal.)
  9. Lebanon / Israel
  10. US-China, PR Trade
  11. Japan / Midway
  12. United States Def.
  13. Poland
  14. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  15. Demo./Miniconv.
  16. Alabama / Racial Murder
  17. (Commercial: Canon NP120 Copier; Sara Lee Products.)
  18. Robert Kennedy Medal
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 5, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Lefever
  3. (Commercial: Subaru; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  4. Economy / Unemployment
  5. Tax Cuts / Hance
  6. Portillo Visit
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Century 21 Realty; Du Pont Lucite.)
  9. Atlanta Murders
  10. Haitian Refugees
  11. United Nations
  12. Test Tube Twins
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Cadillac Seville; Fantastik.)
  14. Japan / USS Midway
  15. Neutron Bomb
  16. Junkets
  17. Robert Kennedy Medal
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid Cream; Di-Gel Antacid; Buick Regal.)
  19. Pleasant Colony
  20. Good Night

June 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 6, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for June 6, 1981
  1. Vietnam Veterans
  2. (Commercial: Glass Plus; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  3. Moscow / Art Exhibit
  4. Test Tube Twins
  5. Tax Cuts
  6. Winter / New York City Visit
  7. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Conoco.)
  8. Belmont Stakes
  9. Pleasant Colony
  10. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 6, 1981
  1. (Commercial: Canon Ae-1 Camera.)
  2. US-USSR / Missile Talks
  3. D-Day
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Cereals; Timex Watches; Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires.)
  5. Coal Strike
  6. Test Tube Twins
  7. Belmont Stakes
  8. (Commercial: Wagner Power Painter; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee.)
  9. Poland
  10. Good Night

June 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. Lopez Portillo Visit
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Aries K.)
  5. Pope
  6. Paris Air Show
  7. India / Train Accident
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Michelin Tires; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Emerson Ceiling Fans.)
  9. Lebanon
  10. Lebanon Crisis
  11. Israel / Elec.
  12. Jesse Helms
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Oil of Olay; Chevrolet Cavalier; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  14. Sports / Tennis / Golf
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. Capitol Hill Artist
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 7, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for June 7, 1981
  1. Tax Cuts
  2. Coal Strike
  3. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Upcoming Visit; Wagner Power Painter.)
  4. USSR -Saudi Arabia Relations
  5. Portillo Visit
  6. Guatemala
  7. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Geritol; Upcoming Item; Subaru.)
  8. Pope
  9. India / Train Crash
  10. Poland
  11. West Europe / Neutralism
  12. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware; Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee.)
  13. Teenage Pregnancies
  14. HUD
  15. Former Hostages / Hermening
  16. (Commercial: Bufferin; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Upcoming Items; Cortaid.)
  17. Economy / Collectibles
  18. Good Night

June 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Sander Vanocur (London, England); Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iraq / Israeli Raid
  3. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  4. Iraq / Israeli Raid
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Dermolate Products; Timex Watches; Terminix Pest Control.)
  7. Portillo / United States Visit
  8. Poland
  9. Poll / Abortion
  10. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Canon NP12O Copier; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Brim Coffee.)
  11. Ion Generator
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: American Airlines; Wyler's Drinks; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  14. Top Item Recapped
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iraq / Israeli Raid
  3. Nuclear Dvt. / France
  4. Economy / Gold
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Fireman's Fund Insurance and Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; American Airlines.)
  7. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Cadillac Eldorado.)
  9. Reagan-Lopez Portillo Meetings
  10. Poland
  11. Iran
  12. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Weed Eater Trimmer.)
  13. Wheeler Murder
  14. Divorces
  15. Coal Strike
  16. (Commercial: Terminix Pest Control; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  17. Yogurt War
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Iraq / Israeli Raid
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Terminix Pest Control; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Reagan-Lopez Portillo Meeting
  5. Poland
  6. India / Train Disaster
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Gallo Burgundy; Amway Products.)
  9. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  10. Airline Investigation
  11. Coal Strike
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Timex Watches; Krylon Spray Paint; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. Wheeler Murder
  15. Nuclear Protest / Patti Davis
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP120 Copier; Canon AE-1 Camera; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  17. Brown / Jury Duty
  18. Good Night

June 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Lynn Sherr (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Iraq / Israeli Raid
  3. Lebanon Crisis / Habib
  4. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Mennen Skin Bracer.)
  5. Tax Cuts
  6. School Busing
  7. Chicago / Gun Control
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Savin 880 Copier; Mellow Roast Coffee; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  10. Poland
  11. US-USSR Relations
  12. Brezhnev
  13. India / Train Accident
  14. Lopez Portillo-Reagan Visit
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: TDK Cassette; Taylor California Cellars Wine; Shell Oil Company; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  17. Vietnam Veterans
  18. Minnesota / Heart Transplant
  19. Ludden / Death
  20. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; IBM Executive Copier.)
  21. Chess Prodigy
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iraq / Israeli Raid
  3. London / King Khalid
  4. (Commercial: Mennen Skin Bracer; Dulcolax Laxative.)
  5. Reagan-Lopez Portillo Meeting
  6. US-USSR Rel. / Grain
  7. Coal Strike
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Oil of Olay.)
  10. Poland
  11. (Commercial: MasterCard; Buick Electra Park Avenue.)
  12. Busing
  13. Los Angeles / Vietnam Veterans
  14. Ludden / Death
  15. (Commercial: IBM Executive Copier; Taylor California Cellars Wine.)
  16. Laser Weapons
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Iraq / Israeli Raid
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Mennen Skin Bracer.)
  4. Tax Cut
  5. Coupon Fraud
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Dermolate Products; Colonial Penn Insurance; Geritol Tonic.)
  8. Los Angeles / Vietnam Veterans
  9. Gun Control
  10. Ludden / Death
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Dristan; Shell Oil Company.)
  12. Poland
  13. Brezhnev
  14. US-USSR Rel. / Grain
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics; Buick Riviera T-Type; Di-Gel Antacid.)
  16. Reagan-Lopez Portillo Meeting / Valenzuela
  17. Good Night

June 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Israeli Raid
  3. Lebanon Crisis
  4. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  5. Baseball Strike
  6. Tennessee / Worker Safety
  7. Cigarettes
  8. American Medical Association and Tobacco Ind.
  9. Economy: Gold Price
  10. (Commercial: Ortho Kleenup Weed Killer; Goodyear Tires; Rolaids.)
  11. United States / Terrorism Policy
  12. Iran / Hostage Agreement
  13. Iran / Internal Unrest
  14. Coal Strike
  15. Economy / Prime
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; American Airlines; Canada Dry Tonic Water; PIP Printers.)
  18. Poland
  19. Northern Ireland
  20. Paris Air Show
  21. Royal Wedding
  22. Budget
  23. Block Grants
  24. Carter
  25. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  26. (COMMERCIAL: Honda Portable Generator; Colony Chablis Wine; Remington Micro Screen Elec. Shaver.)
  27. Top Items Recapped
  28. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 10, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Israeli Raid
  3. Iran / Internal Unrest
  4. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Rust-Oleum Primer and Paints.)
  5. Tax Cuts
  6. Williams
  7. Baseball Strike
  8. (Commercial: Buick Le Sabre; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  9. Poland
  10. Terrorism / United States Policy
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. Commemorative Stamp
  13. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Du Pont Lucite Paints.)
  14. United States Air Force Ship
  15. Space: The Beam War
  16. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; Cortaid Cream.)
  17. Health / Physician Cleanliness
  18. Economy / Prime
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Wall Street / Mud Wrestling
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Israeli Raid
  3. Lebanon Crisis
  4. Israeli Raid
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Pontiac J Cars.)
  6. Iran / Internal Unrest
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Poland
  9. France / Taxes
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware; Buick Century.)
  12. Block Grants
  13. Tax Evasion (Studio) IRS Reported Admitting Tax Evasion Is Increase
  14. Carter
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Glass Plus; Cortaid Creme; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  16. Economy / Prime
  17. Economy / Dollar
  18. Terrorism / United States Policy
  19. Williams
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac; Mellow Roast Coffee; MasterCard.)
  21. Baseball Strike
  22. Good Night

June 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 11, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Israeli Raid
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Listermint Mouthwash.)
  4. Baseball Strike
  5. Italy / Rescue Effort
  6. Iran / Bani-Sadr
  7. Iran / Earthquake
  8. Poland
  9. Iran / Hostage Agreement
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Florida Orange Growers; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Special Assignment (Robots: The Coming Revolution)
  13. American Medical Association and Tobacco Ind.
  14. Stock Market Report Additions
  15. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Chevrolet Cavalier; Corning Sun-Glasses; Silhouette Romances.)
  16. Tax Cuts
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: English Leather After Shave And Cologne; Conoco; Terminix Exterminators.)
  19. Paris Air Show / Solar / Fighters
  20. Items Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 11, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts / Reaction
  3. Neutron Bomb
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Copiers; Goodyear.)
  6. Israeli Raid / Reaction
  7. (Commercial: Conoco; American Airlines.)
  8. Paris Air Show / Israeli Raid
  9. Afghanistan
  10. Iranian Agreement
  11. Iran / Quake
  12. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Buick Skylark.)
  13. Baseball Strike
  14. Murder / Illinois
  15. Cancer / Sutherland
  16. (Commercial: Maxwell House Master Blend Coffee; Colonial Penn. Insurance.)
  17. Dingell
  18. American Medical Association / Tobacco Policies
  19. Solar Energy
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Israeli Raid / Arab Reaction / Begin / American Arms
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident Denture Cleanser; Nytol Sleeping Tablets.)
  4. Savings and Loan Problems
  5. Reagan / Labor and Bus. Reps.
  6. Tax Bill
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Old Spice Cologne And After Shave; Bayer Aspirin; Buick Regal.)
  9. Afghanistan
  10. Poland
  11. Ireland / Elections
  12. Iran / Court Decision
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mellow Roast Coffee; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Amway.)
  14. Gasoline Prices / J-Car
  15. Air Towers / Illinois / GAO
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Appliances; Hanes Underwear; Florida Orange Growers.)
  17. Baseball Strike / Rose
  18. Good Night

June 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 12, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Trapped Child / Italy
  3. Upcoming Items Announced
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Taylor California Cellars Wines.)
  5. Baseball Strike
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Mellow Roast Coffee; Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix.)
  8. Iran
  9. USSR Message
  10. Poland
  11. China, PR / Changes
  12. Iraq / Israel Raid
  13. Economy / Gold
  14. (Commercial: Hartz Flea Collars; American Airlines; Rust-Oleum; Cadillac Seville.)
  15. Air Force Jet Crash
  16. Economy / Mayors
  17. Tax Cut Bill
  18. Teamsters President
  19. Billy Carter
  20. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Savin Copiers; Absorbine Junior Liniment.)
  21. Prisoners of War / MIA Day
  22. Brady
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Upjohn Cortaid Cream.)
  4. Poland / Cabinet / Haig / USSR Warning
  5. Israel / Iraq
  6. Iran
  7. (Commercial: American Airlines; Brim Coffee.)
  8. Teamsters
  9. Billy Carter
  10. Air Force Crash
  11. Soviet Spy Ship
  12. Bensinger Replacement
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Honda Generators.)
  15. Moral Majority
  16. Brady
  17. Gacy Victims
  18. Trapped Boy / Italy
  19. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Cadillac V6.)
  20. Nuclear War / Nebraska / CBS Special
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bufferin Tablets; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne.)
  4. Iran
  5. Israeli Raid
  6. Poland
  7. Trapped Child / Italy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Buick; Ex-Lax Pills; MasterCard.)
  10. Air Force Plane Crash
  11. Teamsters, Williams
  12. Mafia / Las Vegas Singers
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin Tablets And Capsules; Du Pont Lucite Wall Paint; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Reapportionment / Gerrymandering
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac Eldorado; Polident Denture Cleanser; Dulcolax Laxative Suppositories.)
  16. Cong. Budget Cuts
  17. Nixon
  18. Brady
  19. Good Night

June 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 13, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for June 13, 1981
  1. Good Night
  2. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  3. Queen Elizabeth
  4. Trapped Boy Dies
  5. (Commercial: Night of Olay Cream; Hartz Pet Collars.)
  6. Lebanon
  7. Israel Raid / United Nations Debate
  8. Iran / Bani-Sadr
  9. Irish Elections
  10. (Commercial: Timex Watches; Wyler's Beverage Mix.)
  11. Mayors' Conference / Block Funds / Seattle
  12. Budget Cuts
  13. (Commercial: Remington Electric Shavers; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Baseball Strike / Minor Leagues
  15. Strike
  16. Weather
  17. Haitian Refugees
  18. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Fantastik Spray Cleaner.)
  19. Covered Wagon Trip
• NBC Evening News for June 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Queen Elizabeth
  3. Trapped Boy Dies
  4. (Commercial: Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee.)
  5. Syria / Lebanon / Israel
  6. Israeli Attack / Reaction / United Nations
  7. Iran
  8. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Canada Dry Beverages; Upcoming Items; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. Mayors' Conference / Hatcher Exclusion
  11. Atlanta Murders / Criticism
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Cereals; Colonial Penn Insurance; Upcoming Items; Timex Watches.)
  13. Poland / Economy
  14. Namibia / South Africa
  15. (Commercial: Remington Electric Shavers; Hartz Pet Collars; Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras.)
  16. Nuclear Proliferation
  17. Good Night

June 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 14, 1981
  1. China Visit / Haig
  2. French Election
  3. Iran
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac V6; Rolaids Antacid Tablets.)
  5. Iraq / Israel / Special
  6. Reagan Press Conference
  7. Holocaust Survivors
  8. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix; Maxwell House Master Blend Coffee; General Motors; Dermolate Hydrocortisone Lotion, Cream And Spray.)
  9. Texas.. Storms
  10. Ohio Tornado
  11. Supreme Court / Prison Reform
  12. World Pop.
  13. Carter's Rabbit
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Le Sabre; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Night of Olay Cream; Michelin Tires.)
  15. Sports / LPGA / Lemans / Baseball Strike / Softball
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chevrolet Citation; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  17. Prince Charles Wedding
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Israel Raid / Reaction
  3. Iran
  4. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Canon Cameras.)
  5. France / Elections
  6. China / Haig
  7. World Pop.
  8. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Wines; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  9. Weather
  10. Mayors' Conference / Topics
  11. Men's Rights Conference
  12. Morefield
  13. (Commercial: Colonial Penn Insurance; Remington Electric Shavers;)
  14. Solar Plane
  15. Security / Prince Charles
  16. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Kellogg's Bran Cereals.)
  17. Vietnam Refugees / United States Meeting
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Jordan / Israel / Parade
  3. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Bran Cereals.)
  4. United States / Israeli Relations
  5. Saudi Arabian Buy / Cong. Debate
  6. (Commercial: Ex-Lax Laxative Pills; Michelin Tires; Upcoming Items; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne.)
  7. French Elections
  8. China Visit / Haig
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial: Canada Dry Tonic Water; Canon Cameras; Old Spice Cologne.)
  11. Ohio Tornado
  12. Reagan / Press Conference
  13. Holocaust Survivors
  14. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Hartz Dog And Cat Flea Collars; Upcoming Items; Remington Electric Shavers.)
  15. Foster Care / Budget Cuts
  16. Good Night

June 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Iraq / United Nations
  3. Habib / Syria
  4. Upcoming Stories
  5. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch Michelob Beer; Buick Skylark.)
  6. Weather Calamities
  7. Economy Factors
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: English Leather Cologne And After Shave; IBM Display Writer System; Terminix Exterminators.)
  10. Nuclear Weapons / Spread
  11. Pakistan Aid
  12. China / Haig
  13. England / Security
  14. (Commercial: TDK Cassettes; Dermolate Hydrocortisone.)
  15. Tax Cuts
  16. Supreme Court / Strip Mining / Prison Reform
  17. Michigan Prison Riot
  18. Baseball Strike
  19. (Commercial: Savin Copiers; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Chevrolet Cavalier.)
  20. Holocaust Survivors
  21. Top Story Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Weather / Storm Damage
  3. (Commercial: Timex Watches; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware.)
  4. United Nations / Israeli Raid
  5. Syria / Israel
  6. Holocaust Survivors
  7. (Commercial: Hartz Dog And Cat Flea Collars; Chevrolet Cavalier.)
  8. Mayors Conference / Funds
  9. Supreme Court / Strip Mining / Med. Services / Prison Reform / Affirmative Action
  10. Job Hunters
  11. Lending Rate / Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Wyler's Lemonade Mix; MasterCard Travelers Cheques.)
  13. Haig / China Visit
  14. Polish Dissidents
  15. CBS Special
  16. Air Controllers' Strike
  17. Pregnant Teens
  18. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix.)
  19. Wealthy French
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 15, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City) Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy Factors / Tax Cuts
  3. Press Conference
  4. Economy / Jobs
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware; Sominex Sleeping Tablets.)
  6. Flooding / Storm Damage
  7. Prisons / Michigan /Court Decision / Ohio
  8. Cong. Family Salaries
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Benjamin Moore Moorglo Paints; Amway Products.)
  11. Haig / China Visit
  12. Habib / Israel / Syria
  13. France
  14. Queen Elizabeth
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Searle Metamucil Laxative; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Glidden Spread House Paints.)
  16. Special Segment / Watt / Interior
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Colonial Penn Insurance; Old Spice Colognes; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  18. Italy / Government Ineptitude
  19. Holocaust Survivors
  20. Good Night

June 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London); Max Robinson (Chicago); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan News Conference / President Budget
  3. Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Ford Granada; Sara Lee Frozen Foods.)
  5. US-China / Talk Results
  6. Agent Orange
  7. Nimitz / Drug Usage
  8. Cook / USSR Embassy
  9. Economy Indicators
  10. (Commercial: Coronet Paper Towels; ERA Realtors; French's Mustard.)
  11. Stock Market Report(Studio)
  12. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  13. Inside Libya / Kadhafi
  14. Iran
  15. Poland
  16. Philippines
  17. Habib
  18. Infant Formula
  19. Economy / Gold
  20. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Silhouette Romances; Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mixes; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  21. Weather / Flooding / Heat / Fires
  22. Baseball Strike
  23. (Commercial: Night of Olay Cream; Canon Copiers; Florida Orange Growers.)
  24. Royal Family
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan News Conference / Reaction
  3. China / Haig / Taiwan
  4. Israeli Raid / Intelligence
  5. (Commercial: Timex Watches; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Laxative.)
  6. Nimitz Crash / Drugs / Denial
  7. Missile Missing
  8. CBS Special
  9. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners.)
  10. Weather / Heat / Floods / Fires
  11. Economy Indicators
  12. (Commercial: IBM Displaywriters; Upjohn Cortaid Cream.)
  13. Bensinger
  14. Conservative Bills
  15. Soweto Riot
  16. Infant Formula
  17. Vietnam Veterans
  18. Gibbs Death
  19. (Commercial: Corning Sunglasses; Tums Antacid Tablets.)
  20. Cubs
  21. Terrorism
  22. Queen Elizabeth / Security
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 16, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Israeli Raid / Reagan / Begin / Press Conference
  3. Reagan / Tax Bill / O'Neill
  4. Press Conference
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix; Oil of Olay.)
  6. China Talks / Arms / Haig / Taiwan
  7. Japan Def.
  8. Iran / Bani-Sadr
  9. Israeli Election
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Upjohn Cortaid Cream; Goodyear.)
  11. Weather / California / Indiana
  12. Nimitz Crash / Drug Use / Addabbo
  13. Interest Rates
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Wrigley's Freedent Chewing Gum; Hartz Pet Collars; Playtex Bras.)
  16. Baseball / Strike / Cubs
  17. Congress / Formula / Agent Orange
  18. Cong. Mail
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin Tablets; Canon Copiers; Florida Orange Growers.)
  20. Women's Equality / Chicago
  21. Good Night

June 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London); Max Robinson (Chicago); Frank Reynolds (DC)
  2. Trident Sub
  3. Air Controllers’ Strike
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Conoco; Taylor California Cellars Wines.)
  6. Supreme Court / Textile Industry / OSHA
  7. Family Protection Act
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Chevrolet Cavalier; Maxwell House Master Blend Coffee; Savin Copiers.)
  10. Israeli Raid / Arab Reaction
  11. Libya / Kadhafi
  12. Economy / Gold
  13. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne, Wyler’s Lemonade Mix; Century 21 Realtors.)
  14. Colorado Investment Scam
  15. Bank Siege
  16. Rescue Successful
  17. (Commercial: French’s Mustard; Buick Riviera; Timex Watches.)
  18. Iran
  19. Haig / Philippines / Soviet Reaction
  20. Habib / Israel / Syria
  21. Prince Charles / Wedding Plans / New York City visit
  22. Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Brown Lung
  3. Military Reservists
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Wrigley's Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  5. US-South Africa / Namibia
  6. China / United States Arms / Reaction
  7. Trident Trials
  8. F-18 / CBS Special
  9. Personal Economy
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Night of Olay Cream; Terminix Exterminators.)
  12. Rochester Shoot-Out
  13. San Francisco Fire
  14. Vietnam Veterans / Reagan
  15. PBB
  16. Air Controllers
  17. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Century 21 Realtors.)
  18. Israel / Raid / Iraqi Bomb / Brazil
  19. Television Programming / Battle
  20. Abortion Protest
  21. Knight Death
  22. (Commercial: Martin Senour Paints; Subaru.)
  23. Prince Charles / New York City
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 17, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-China Listening Posts / USSR
  3. Israeli Raid / Brazil / House Reaction / Arabs / USSR
  4. NBC Reporters / Iraq
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Wheat Thins Snack Crackers; Subaru.)
  6. Supreme Court / Textile Safety
  7. Congress / Bus. Taxes / O'Neill / Budget
  8. Reagan
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Colonial Penn. Insurance; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne.)
  11. Air Controllers Strike
  12. Rochester Gunman
  13. Office Building Fire
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears; Sharp Copiers; Silhouette Romances.)
  15. Trident
  16. Sequoia
  17. Television Control / Commercials
  18. Twin Abortion
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Old Spice After Shave And Cologne; Buick Le Sabre. Terminix Exterminators.)
  20. Prince Charles / New York City
  21. Good Night

June 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Stewart Resignation
  3. Upcoming Items (New York: Max Robinson)
  4. (Commercial: Sanka; Olay.)
  5. Israel / Iraq Bombing / U.N. Resolution / Cranston
  6. Israel / Syria & Lebanon
  7. Gold prices cited on screen.
  8. (Commercial: Honda generators; Timex; Absorbine Jr.)
  9. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike
  10. Economy / Federal Budget / Legal Services Corp.
  11. Right-to-Life Convention
  12. Medicine: Hoof & Mouth Disease
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio: Max Robinson)
  14. (Commercial: PIP; Clorets; Buick; French’s Mustard.)
  15. People’s Republic of China-US Relations / Listening Post
  16. USSR / Brailovsky Trial
  17. Iran / Bani-Sadr
  18. Spinks / Khashoggi
  19. (Commercial: Hartz; Remington shavers; American Express.)
  20. Holocaust / Survivors’ Reunion
  21. Top story recapped (Studio: Frank Reynolds)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Stewart Resignation
  3. (Commercial: IBM Displaywriter; Dulcolax Laxative Suppositories.)
  4. Israel / Iraq / United Nations
  5. Israel / Syria / Lebanon
  6. Iran
  7. (Commercial: Remington Shavers; Freedent Gum.)
  8. Generation Gap / Vol. Teachers
  9. Plane Accident / Minnesota
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Honda Electrical Generators; Timex Watches.)
  12. Defense Department / Drugs In Services
  13. China-US Relations
  14. Defense of United States Series
  15. Foot-and-Mouth Disease
  16. Khashoggi Divorce Suit
  17. (Commercial: Wyler's Beverages; Nytol.)
  18. Wendy's / Ain't / Grammar
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 18, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Stewart Resignation
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items, Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; American Express Travelers Cheques and Services.)
  4. United Nations / Israel Raid
  5. Mideast / Habib
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Du Pont Silverstone Cookware.)
  8. Iran
  9. US-China, PR Relations
  10. El Salvador
  11. USSR / Brailovsky Trial
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Metamucil Laxative.)
  13. Air Controllers / Threatened Strike
  14. Baseball Strike
  15. Economy
  16. Foot-and-Mouth Disease
  17. New York City / Flag
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Bufferin; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  19. Israel / Holocaust Reunion
  20. Good Night

June 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike Threat
  3. Baseball Strike
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Chevrolet Citation.)
  5. United Nations / Israel Raid
  6. US-China, PR Relations
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Canon AE-1 Camera; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  10. Budget Cuts
  11. Supreme Court Vacancy / Stewart
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Butz / Sentencing
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Dermolate Products; Sharp Copiers; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Buick Electra and Skylark.)
  16. Iran
  17. Egypt / Moslem-Christian Tension
  18. Space / European Satellites
  19. Space / USSR
  20. Foot-and-Mouth Disease
  21. Sodium
  22. (Commercial: Mellow Roast Coffee; Century 21 Realty; Sara Lee Products.)
  23. Missing Molars
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers / Threatened Strike
  3. (Commercial: American Health Care Association; Epilepsy Foundation of America.)
  4. Supreme Court / Stewart Retirement
  5. Butz / Sentencing
  6. Weicker / Antibusing Filibuster
  7. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Honda Portable Generator.)
  8. United Nations / Israeli Raid
  9. European Satellites
  10. Poland
  11. (Commercial: Tums; Martin Senour Paints.)
  12. Budget Cuts
  13. Housing
  14. Smoking
  15. Mount Saint Helens
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  18. Horror Movies
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 19, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Iraqi Raid
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Timex Watches; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike Threat
  5. Atlanta Murders
  6. Espionage / Cooke
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Subaru; Cortaid Cream.)
  8. Butz / Sentenced
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. Supreme Court Vacancy
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Canon Ae-1 Camera; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Sharp Copiers.)
  13. US-China, PR Rel. / USSR Reaction
  14. US-China, PR Rel. / Arms Sale
  15. United States Arms Sales
  16. European Missile
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fireman's Fund Insurance; Silhouette Romances; Dermolate Products.)
  18. Baseball Strike
  19. Good Night

June 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 20, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for June 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Pope
  3. (Commercial: Bell System; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike Threat
  5. Kansas / Tornado
  6. Abortion
  7. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Conoco.)
  8. Iran
  9. Poland
  10. Haig / Philippines
  11. West Germany / Anti-NATO Demonstration
  12. Peace Corps / Anniversary
  13. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Meguiar's Car Wax.)
  14. North Carolina / College Segregation
  15. Atlanta Murders
  16. New York City / IRA Arms Cache
  17. Baseball Strike
  18. (Commercial: DuPont Silverstone Cookware; Michelin Tires.)
  19. Newsrooms
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. Haig / Philippines
  4. Pope
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Cutter; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  6. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike Threat
  7. Baseball Strike
  8. Budget
  9. North Carolina / Racial Segregation
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Xerox; Benjamin Moore Wood Stains; Playtex 18 Hour Bras.)
  11. Iran
  12. US-Israel Relations
  13. Missiles In Europe
  14. West Germany / Antimissile Demonstration
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Oil of Olay; Bufferin.)
  16. West Virginia / Environment Controversy
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Xerox; Federal Express.)
  18. Missing Teeth
  19. England / McDonald's
  20. Good Night

June 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 21, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for June 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Atlanta Murders
  3. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike Threat
  4. (Commercial: Xerox; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  5. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike Threat
  6. Ultralight Aircraft
  7. Atlanta Murders
  8. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Rust-Oleum.)
  9. Washington / Mt. Accident
  10. Iran
  11. France / Elections
  12. Pope
  13. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  14. Father Clements and Adoptee
  15. Sibling Jealousy
  16. Economy / Tooth Fairy
  17. China, PR / Crime
  18. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Subaru.)
  19. Poland
  20. Bolshoi Ballet Competition
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Atlanta Murders
  3. Air Controllers / Strike
  4. Mt. Rainier
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Xerox; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  6. France / Politics
  7. Iran
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Bufferin.)
  9. Israel / Iraqi Raid Aftermath
  10. Poland
  11. US-USSR Rel. / Vance
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Xerox; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  13. Pope
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Products; Unisom Sleep Aid; Fantastik.)
  15. Poland / Milosz Returns
  16. Good Night

June 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 22, 1981
  1. Atlanta Murders
  2. Lennon Murder / Chapman
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Conoco.)
  4. Supreme Court / Nixon
  5. Supreme Court / Hare Krishna
  6. Iran
  7. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  8. Pope
  9. (Commercial: French's Mustard; Federal Express; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  10. Air Controllers' Strike
  11. Baseball Strike
  12. Northwest / Mt. Accidents
  13. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; Ford Mustang and Fairmont; ERA Realty; Gallo Burgundy.)
  14. Postage Rate
  15. Economy / Prime
  16. Special Assignment (Economy)
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Night of Olay; Rolaids.)
  19. France
  20. Mary Rose and Prince Charles
  21. Wimbledon
  22. Los Angeles / Citizenship Ceremony
  23. Top Items Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Nixon
  3. Supreme Court / Religious Groups / AMA
  4. (Commercial: Dulcolax Laxative; Goodyear Arriva.)
  5. Atlanta Murders
  6. Lennon Murder / Chapman
  7. (Commercial: Canon NP12O Copier; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Air Traffic Controllers
  9. Tax Cuts
  10. Northwest / Mt. Climbing Accidents
  11. Postage Rate
  12. Economy / Prime
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins; Mellow Roast Coffee.)
  15. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  16. Iran
  17. France
  18. Pope
  19. Wimbledon
  20. (Commercial: Plymouth Horizon; Publishers Clearing House)
  21. Los Angeles / Citizenship Ceremony
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 22, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Supreme Court / Nixon
  3. Supreme Court / Religious Freedom
  4. Supreme Court / Detention (Studio) Sup. Court Ruling With Regard To Right of Police To Detain Suspect In Home Being Searched Reported
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; MasterCard Travelers Cheques; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  6. Lennon Murder / Chapman
  7. Atlanta Murders
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21 Realty; Bufferin; Amway Products.)
  9. Air Traffic Controllers
  10. Mt. Climbing Accidents
  11. Postage Rate
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Canada Dry Tonic Water; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  14. Iran
  15. Pope
  16. France
  17. USSR / Central Committee
  18. White House / Athletes
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Kingsford Match Light Charcoal; Dermolate Products.)
  20. Los Angeles / Citizenship Ceremony
  21. Good Night

June 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Atlanta Murders
  3. (Commercial: Sharp Copiers; Absorbine Junior)
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. California / Napa Valley Fire
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Mellow Roast Coffee; Michelin Tires.)
  8. France / Communists
  9. US-USSR Rel.
  10. Iran
  11. Iraq / Bomb
  12. Laser Weapons
  13. Demjanjuk / Citizenship
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Dodge Aries; Terminix Pest Control; Rolaids; Night of Olay.)
  16. Economy
  17. Special Assignment (Vanishing Farmlands)
  18. Daylight Savings Time
  19. (Commercial: Michelob Beer; French's Mustard; Cortaid Cream.)
  20. Spain / Divorce
  21. West Berlin / Squatters
  22. Wimbledon / McEnroe
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. France / Government
  3. USSR / Brezhnev Speech
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Colonial Penn Insurance; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  6. Tax Cut
  7. (Commercial: Canon NP 120 Copiers; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. Demjanjuk / Citizenship
  10. California / Napa Valley Fire
  11. Work Safety
  12. Walter Cronkite's Universe
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Publisher Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  14. Economy
  15. Detroit / Fin.
  16. New Hampshire / Government Workers' Strike
  17. Workers' Compensation Insurance
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Federal Express; Correctol Laxative.)
  20. Florida / Court Case
  21. Daylight Savings Time
  22. Video Shopping
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 23, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. Tax Cut
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Preparation H; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. France / Government
  7. Israel / Iraqi Raid
  8. Iran
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Federal Express; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. California / Napa Valley Fire
  11. Atlanta Murders
  12. Demjanjuk / Citizenship
  13. Daylight Savings Time
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Bufferin; Silhouette Romances; Kingsford Charcoal.)
  16. Air Safety
  17. United States Air Force / Laser Test
  18. B-1 Bomber
  19. Supreme Court / Stewart Replacement
  20. Vietnam Vet. Protest
  21. Carter / Killer Rabbit
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nytol Sleep Aid; Sharp Copier; Metamucil Laxative.)
  23. Baseball / Crowley
  24. Good Night

June 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Pkg.
  3. United States Arms Sale / Saudi Arabia
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  5. Supreme Court / Iran Hostage Deal
  6. Iran
  7. France / Bush Visit
  8. Mideast / Nuclear Weapons
  9. Economy: Gold Price
  10. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Miller Lite Beer; Total Cereal.)
  11. Special Assignment (Vanishing Farmlands)
  12. California / Napa Valley Fire
  13. Baseball Strike
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Coronet Products; Absorbine Junior)
  16. Pope
  17. Wimbledon
  18. Prince Charles and Lady Diana
  19. Bolshoi Competition
  20. Economy
  21. Detroit / Tax Vote
  22. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Oil of Olay; Schweppes Club Soda.)
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Iran Hostage Agreement
  3. (Commercial: MasterCard Travelers Cheques; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. Detroit / Tax Votes
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Total Cereal; IBM Display Writer.)
  8. Draft Registration
  9. Israel / Nuclear Capability
  10. US-Saudi Arabia / Arms Sale
  11. Air Traffic Controllers / Strike Threat
  12. Zip Codes
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. (Commercial: Tums; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  15. France / Government
  16. China, PR / Loan
  17. (Commercial: Schweppes Club Soda; Oil of Olay.)
  18. Walt Disney
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Pkg.
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oil of Olay; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  4. France / Government
  5. Israel / Nuclear Capability
  6. US-Saudi Arabia Rel. / Arms Sales
  7. Supreme Court / Carter-Iran Hostage Deal
  8. Haig-Kirkpatrick Rel.
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Schweppes Club Soda; Colonial Penn Insurance.)
  10. California / Napa Valley Fire
  11. Flu Vaccine
  12. Surgical Markings
  13. Corporate Mergers
  14. House / Cash Discounts
  15. Zip Code
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Sears; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Kingsford Matchlight Charcoal.)
  18. Special Segment (The Coming Water Crisis)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Freedent Chewing Gum; Cortaid Cream.)
  20. Baseball Strike
  21. Baseball / Longest Game
  22. Good Night

June 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 25, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Reagan Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Canon NP 120 Copier.)
  4. Supreme Court / Women and The Draft
  5. Special Assignment (Women in the Army)
  6. MIAs
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Goodyear Arriva; Taylors California Cellars Chablis; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  9. Mideast / Lebanon Missile Crisis
  10. Israel / Elections
  11. Mideast / Sinai Agreement
  12. England / Bush Visit
  13. England / Defense Budget
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: IBM Text Processor; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Night of Olay; Federal Express.)
  16. Baseball Strike
  17. Air Traffic Controllers / Contract
  18. Smoking
  19. Moon / Deportation
  20. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Goodyear Services; Sharp Copier.)
  21. Bolshoi Competition
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Women and The Draft
  3. Supreme Court / Pollution / Private Mail Boxes
  4. Reagan Cuts
  5. (Commercial: Federal Express; Taylors California Cellars Wine.)
  6. Smoking
  7. Non-Smoking Airline
  8. Postal Workers
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Tums; Night of Olay.)
  11. Mideast / Sinai Agreement
  12. French Government / USSR
  13. Poland
  14. Bolshoi Competition
  15. (Commercial: Terminix Pest Control; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  16. West Berlin / Squatters
  17. Iran
  18. Florida / Prison Babies
  19. Griese / Retirement
  20. Fraizer/ Death
  21. Maryland / Censor Board
  22. (Commercial: Electrolux Vacuums; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  23. Route 66
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 25, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Olympic Stain.)
  4. Supreme Court / Women and The Draft
  5. Atlanta Murders
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Amway Products; Metamucil Laxative.)
  8. Israel / Elec.
  9. Mideast / Sinai Agreement
  10. Lebanon Crisis
  11. Haig
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard Travelers Cheques; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Canon NP 120 Copier.)
  13. Bishop's Tax Boycott
  14. Non-Smoking Airlines
  15. Smoking / Airlines / Shields Ad
  16. Federal Communications Commission / Phone Rates
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Plymouth Reliant; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Total Cereal.)
  18. Bolshoi Competition
  19. Good Night

June 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 26, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Honda Portable Generator.)
  4. California / Bus Explosion
  5. Atlanta Murders
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Colony Chablis; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Cortaid Cream.)
  8. Supreme Court / Elec. Law / Military Divorce
  9. Moon / Deportation Efforts
  10. Poland
  11. France-US Relations
  12. Iraq / French Reactor
  13. (Commercial: PIP Printers; Anacin; French's Mustard; Night of Olay.)
  14. Iran
  15. Afghanistan
  16. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Maxwell House Coffee; Benjamin Moore Stains.)
  17. Nixon Museum
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Oil of Olay.)
  4. California / Bus Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Sherwin-Williams Paint; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Burlington Northern Strike
  7. Iowa / Labor Unrest
  8. Supreme Court / Elec. Law
  9. Washington / Nuclear Waste
  10. Economy / Oil
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Total Cereal.)
  13. US-France Rel.
  14. Iraq / French Reactor
  15. Iran
  16. Poland
  17. Afghanistan
  18. Israel / Elections
  19. (Commercial: Martin Senour Paints; Dulcolax Laxative.)
  20. New Jersey / Gambling Courses
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 26, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Olympic Overcoat Paints; Sharp Copiers.)
  4. Moon / Deportation
  5. California / Bus Explosion
  6. Atlanta Murders
  7. Supreme Court / Military Divorces / Elec. Law
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Terminix Pest Control; Colonial Penn Insurance.)
  9. Iran
  10. France-US Relations
  11. Poland
  12. Japan / Auto Exports
  13. Pope
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Playtex 18 Hour Bras; Anacin.)
  16. Washington / Nuclear Waste
  17. Baseball Strike
  18. Flamingos
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Freedent Chewing Gum; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  20. Tennis
  21. Good Night

June 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 27, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for June 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Krylon Paints.)
  4. General Motors Corporation / Truth In Ad.
  5. Illegal Aliens / Smith
  6. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Midas Mufflers.)
  7. China, PR / Communist Conference
  8. Israel / Elec.
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Correctol Laxative.)
  11. Budget Cuts
  12. Drinan
  13. Lillian Carter
  14. Billy Carter's Service Station
  15. McKerrow / Returns
  16. Ripon Society
  17. US-Turkey Rel. / Pakistan
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Products; Conoco.)
  19. New York / Lake Monster
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Budget Cuts / Maverick Democrats
  4. General Motors
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  6. Budget Cuts
  7. US-Turkey, Pakistan Relations
  8. Namibia
  9. Israel / Elec.
  10. Iran
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Xerox; Bell System.)
  12. Poland
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Benjamin Moore Moorewood Stain.)
  14. California / Bus Explosion
  15. Pope
  16. Billy Carter / Property Auctioned
  17. South Africa / Missing Orange
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Xerox.)
  19. Wimbledon
  20. Good Night

June 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Israel Elections
  3. Atomic Bomb / Arabs
  4. Reagan / Foreign Policy
  5. (Commercial: Taylor California Cellars Rose Wine; Xerox.)
  6. Atlanta / Hostage Incident
  7. Reagan / NAACP Address
  8. Budget Cuts
  9. Sequoia
  10. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Chevrolet Citation; ERA Realty; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  11. Poland
  12. USSR / Pentecostal Christians
  13. Iran
  14. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Canada Dry Products; Michelin Tires; Conoco.)
  15. Sports / Tennis / Tour de France
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Xerox; Unisom Sleep Aid; "World News Tonight".)
  17. Canada / Fox Death
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia and USSR Relations
  3. Iran
  4. (Commercial: Xerox; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Poland
  6. India-China, PR Rel.
  7. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  8. Atlanta / Hostage Incident
  9. Atlanta Murders
  10. New Orleans / Disco Fire
  11. (Commercial: Cortaid Cream; Correctol Laxative.)
  12. Clean Air Act
  13. Idaho / Environment
  14. Sequoia
  15. Reed
  16. Canada / Fox Death
  17. (Commercial: Citicorp Travelers Checks; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  18. Romance Convention
  19. Golf / Pate
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Poland
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Bell System.)
  5. Atlanta / Hostage Incident
  6. Louisiana / Disco Fire
  7. Reagan / NAACP Speech
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Rolaids; Xerox.)
  9. McNamara Interview
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Preparation H; Krylon Paint.)
  11. Haig / US-China Rel. / US-USSR Rel. / French Communists / AWACS For Saudis
  12. China, PR
  13. Israel / Elections
  14. Canada / Fox Death
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Xerox; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Rhode Island / Geriatric Orchestra
  17. 121-Year-Old
  18. Good Night

June 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 29, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Tel Aviv, Israel); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Terrorist Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Night of Olay.)
  4. Reagan / NAACP Address
  5. Television Boycott
  6. Lillian Carter
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: French's Mustard; Federal Express; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea Tick Collar.)
  9. Israel / Elections
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Sharp Copiers; Lanacane Products.)
  12. California / Polish Spy Arrests
  13. Supreme Court / Agee
  14. Army / Handguns
  15. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Rolaids; K Mart.)
  16. China, PR
  17. Vatican City / Terrorist
  18. Northern Ireland (Studio) Condition of IRA Hunger Striker In Prison Outside Belfast, Northern Ireland, Reported
  19. Princess Margaret
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 29, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran
  3. Supreme Court / Agee
  4. China, PR
  5. Vatican City / Terrorism
  6. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Taylors California Cellars Wine.)
  7. Reagan / NAACP Speech
  8. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Television Boycott
  10. Agriculture / Plant Genetics
  11. Iowa / Bridge Collapse
  12. Economy / Housing
  13. Economy / Mexican Oil
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  16. Israel / Elections
  17. Poland
  18. California / Espionage
  19. Lillian Carter
  20. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Goodyear Tires.)
  21. Vietnam
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 29, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dulcolax Laxative; Amway Products.)
  4. Reagan / NAACP Address
  5. Supreme Court / Agee
  6. Supreme Court / Quota System / Mississippi College
  7. Illinois / Bridge Collapse
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sharp Copiers; Subaru; Ex-Lax.)
  10. Israel / Elec.
  11. China, PR
  12. Vatican City / Terrorism
  13. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Night of Olay; Bufferin.)
  14. California / Espionage
  15. Lillian Carter
  16. Budget Cuts / Texas Delegation
  17. Television Boycott
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid Cream; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Correctol.)
  19. Florida / Premature Child
  20. Good Night

June 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for June 30, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Tel Aviv, Israel); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Elec.
  3. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Sharp Copiers.)
  6. ERA
  7. Reagan and NAACP
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wyler's Drinks; Night of Olay; French's Mustard.)
  10. Afghanistan
  11. West Germany / Nazi War Crimes
  12. Bush / Philippines
  13. Fraser / Washington, DC Visit
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Rolaids; Grape-Nuts; Ford Escort; Cortaid Cream.)
  16. Economy / Shoe Imports
  17. Special Assignment (Mergers)
  18. Tinker / NBC
  19. Stock Market Report Additions
  20. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques and Services; Tums; Canon Npi20 Copier.)
  21. Baseball Strike / Allen
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for June 30, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Israel / Elec.
  3. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; MasterCard.)
  6. ERA
  7. Poll / Reagan
  8. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt)
  9. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Wyler's Drinks.)
  10. Shoe Imports
  11. Gold
  12. Economy / Index
  13. Ceta
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Goodyear Tires.)
  16. West Germany / War Crimes Trial
  17. Ireland
  18. NBC / Tinker
  19. (Commercial: K Mart; Dulcolax Laxative.)
  20. China, PR / Mao
  21. Vietnam
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for June 30, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Elec.
  3. Lebanon
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cortaid Cream; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Economy / Index
  7. Shoe Imports
  8. Ceta
  9. ERA
  10. NBC / Tinker
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Terminix Pest Control; Playtex 18 Hour Bra; Rolaids.)
  13. China, PR / Mao
  14. Brezhnev
  15. Afghanistan
  16. Bush / Philippines
  17. Fraser / Washington, DC Visit
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Federal Express; Gallo Burgundy Wine; Wyler's Drinks.)
  19. Special Segment (T's and Blues)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Tums; K Mart.)
  21. Babylift
  22. Ed.'s Notebook
  23. Good Night

Specials

• June 02, 1981 - ABC Special - Barbara Walters Special (Nancy Reagan interview) [21:00:00 - 21:59:00]
• June 02, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• June 03, 1981 - PBS Special - Crossroads, South Africa: The Struggle Continues [13:00:00 - 13:58:20]
• June 04, 1981 - PBS Special - Inside Story [21:00:00 - 21:28:50]
• June 05, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:10 - 23:00:00]
• June 11, 1981 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Profit in the Local News [21:00:00 - 21:30:00]
• June 14, 1981 - CBS Special - The Defense of the United States [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• June 15, 1981 - CBS Special - The Defense of the United States [21:00:50 - 22:00:00]
• June 16, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference [13:00:00 - 13:38:30]
• June 16, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• June 16, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:35:00 - 13:37:50]
• June 16, 1981 - CBS Special - The Defense of the United States [21:00:30 - 22:00:00]
• June 16, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [13:00:00 - 13:01:00]
• June 16, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [13:34:40 - 13:38:20]
• June 17, 1981 - CBS Special - The Defense of the United States [21:00:40 - 22:00:00]
• June 18, 1981 - CBS Special - The Defense of the United States [21:00:40 - 22:00:00]
• June 18, 1981 - PBS Special - Inside Story [21:00:00 - 21:28:50]
• June 21, 1981 - PBS Special - Bill Moyers' Journal: Reflections on Iran [19:00:00 - 19:58:30]
• June 25, 1981 - ABC Special - CloseUp: When Crime Pays [21:00:00 - 21:58:40]
• June 25, 1981 - NBC Special - American Works When America Works [20:30:00 - 21:58:10]
• June 29, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech [15:01:00 - 15:34:30]

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