July 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

July 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 1, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Tel Aviv, Israel); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Elec.
  3. US-Israel Relations / F-16 Sale
  4. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  5. Supreme Court / Pol. Ads
  6. Draft Registration
  7. Iranian Hostages / Subic
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Taylor's California Cellars Wine; Conoco.)
  10. Florida / Condominium Collapse Aftermath
  11. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Grand Fire / Aftermath
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Federal Express; Schweppes Club Soda; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Anacin.)
  14. Mexico Summit
  15. Moscow / Brandt Visit
  16. China, PR / Hu
  17. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Glidden Paints and Stains; Oil of Olay.)
  18. Tree House
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 1, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Israel / Elec.
  3. US-Israel Relations / F-16s
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Schweppes Club Soda.)
  5. Supreme Court / Pol. Ads
  6. Supreme Court / Military Divorces
  7. Military Service
  8. Abms
  9. Iran
  10. Former Hostages / Subic
  11. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Wagner Power Painter.)
  12. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Grand Fire / Aftermath
  13. Williams
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Pontiac T1Ooo.)
  16. Houston
  17. Immigrants
  18. (Commercial: Glidden Paints and Stains; Goodyear Tires.)
  19. Prince Charles and Lady Diana
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 1, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Elec.
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Century 21.)
  4. Supreme Court / Search Rulings / Pol. Ads
  5. Social Security Checks
  6. Congress / Living Expenses
  7. Iran
  8. Afghanistan / Brandt
  9. Polish Refugees
  10. Ireland
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Canada Dry Tonic Water; American Express Travelers Cheques; Sharp Copiers.)
  13. Breast Cancer
  14. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Grand Fire / Aftermath
  15. US-Canada Rel. / Mail
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Schweppes Club Soda; K Mart; Bufferin.)
  17. Special Segment (Abortion and Rape)
  18. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Olympic Stain; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  19. Boy's Tree House
  20. Good Night

July 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Hostage Deal / Iran / Supreme Court
  3. (Commercial: Sharp Copiers; Purina Dog Food.)
  4. Justice Stewart Replacement
  5. Hostage Lawsuit
  6. Iran
  7. Israel
  8. Egypt
  9. USSR / Syria
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Terminix; K-Mart White Sale; Tums.)
  12. Air Controllers / Unrest
  13. Draft Registration
  14. Economy / Gold (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; American Express Travelers Cheques; Post Grape Nuts Cereal; Brim Coffee.)
  16. Unemployment / Cities
  17. Lottery Winner
  18. (Commercial: French's Mustard; Corning Lenses; Lanacort.)
  19. Poland
  20. Wimbledon
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hostage Deal / Supreme Court
  3. Montana / Coal Tax
  4. Stewart Replacement
  5. (Commercial: MasterCard II; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  6. Air Controllers
  7. Jet Liner Crews
  8. Employment
  9. Prime Rate
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Safeco Insurance; K-Mart White Sale.)
  12. Dollar
  13. USSR , Syria
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Pontiac J 2000 Cars.)
  15. Transit Fares
  16. Atlanta Killings / Missing Prisoner
  17. Houston / Seamy Side / Vietnam Veterans
  18. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Sherwin-Williams Paints.)
  19. Wimbledon
  20. Baseball Strike / Museum Exhibit
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hostage Deal / Supreme Court
  3. Supreme Court / Other Decisions
  4. Supreme Court Vacancy
  5. Upcoming Items Announced
  6. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Correctol Laxative.)
  7. Israel
  8. Israel Fighter Aircraft
  9. Demo. Pty Leaders / Old Time Politics
  10. Head Start
  11. Upcoming Items
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Bufferin.)
  13. Air Controllers
  14. Pilot Crew / Jet Liners
  15. Prime Rate
  16. Wimbledon
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Hartz Pet Collars; Amway; Ex-Lax.)
  19. Special Segment (Paying For PBS)
  20. Upcoming Item Announced
  21. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Benjamin Moore Paints; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  22. Low Calorie Wine
  23. Good Night

July 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland / Gromyko
  3. Mideast / USSR Presence
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. Lefever / State Department
  7. White House / Demonstrations
  8. Cuban Refugees / Follow-Up
  9. New York City / Subway Accident
  10. Tropical Storms / Typhoon Kelly
  11. Stock Market Closed Today (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Maxwell House Coffee; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  13. Tax Cuts
  14. Louisiana / Gas Boom
  15. Johnson and Johnson / Antitrust Award
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Canada Dry Products; French's Mustard; Glidden's Paints and Stains; Mazda 626.)
  18. Wimbledon
  19. Baseball Strike
  20. Summer Movies
  21. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Midas Shocks, Mufflers, Brakes.)
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Poland / Gromyko
  3. Lefever / State Department
  4. Supreme Court
  5. (Commercial: Glidden's Paint and Stains; Century 21 Realty.)
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. China, PR / Taiwan-US Relations
  8. (Commercial: Conoco; MasterCard.)
  9. Prisoners of War / United States Air Force Suit
  10. House / Boll Weevil Democrats
  11. Ceta
  12. New York City / Subway Collision
  13. Stock Market Closed (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Wagner Power Painter; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Fruit Flies
  16. Mt. Rainier / Handicapped Climbers
  17. Wimbledon
  18. (Commercial: Pontiac J Cars; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  19. Tanning Tablets
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 3, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Bufferin.)
  4. Chrysler
  5. Gasoline
  6. July Fourth
  7. Lefever / State Department
  8. New York City / Subway Collision
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Gallo Burgundy Wine; Olympic Stain.)
  10. Mt. Rainier / Handicapped Climbers
  11. Wimbledon
  12. Baseball Strike
  13. Skateboard Speeder
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Wagner Power Painter; Tums.)
  15. Special Segment (Paying For PBS)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Subaru; Paul Masson Emerald Dry Wine.)
  17. July Fourth
  18. Good Night

July 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 4, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for July 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Poland / Gromyko
  3. (Commercial: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Meguiar's Poly Sealant System.)
  4. Wimbledon
  5. Baseball Strike
  6. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Brim Coffee.)
  7. July Fourth
  8. Vietnam Veterans
  9. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Glidden Paint and Stain.)
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. London / Rioting
  12. Israel / Elec.
  13. Israel / Occupied Territories
  14. School Lunches / Correction
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Bayer Aspirin.)
  16. Nancy Reagan / Birthday
  17. Neil Reagan / July Fourth
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Wimbledon
  3. (Commercial: Xerox; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  4. Poland / Gromyko
  5. London / Rioting
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ERA Realty; Di-Gel; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Florida / Premature Baby
  9. Mt. Rainier / Handicapped Climbers
  10. Gallaudet College
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Federal Express.)
  12. Bus. Tax
  13. Government Contracts
  14. Reagan Letter
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Xerox; Canada Dry Products.)
  16. July Fourth
  17. Good Night

July 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Lebanon Missile Crisis / Israeli Elec.
  3. US-PLO Rel.
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Xerox.)
  5. Poland / Gromyko
  6. Pope
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Sanka Coffee; Glidden Paint and Stain; Michelob Beer.)
  8. San Jose, California / Municipal Strike
  9. Supreme Court / Decisions Reviewed
  10. Supreme Court / Stewart Replacement
  11. Philadelphia / Better Baby Inst.
  12. (Commercial: Canada Dry Tonic Water; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Oil of Olay; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  13. Sports: Wimbledon / Henley Regatta / British Open Golf
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Xerox; Rolaids; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Texas Cowboy Reunion
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Phil Jones (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Xerox; Taylor California Wines.)
  4. Israel
  5. Sadat
  6. Mideast / Lebanon / Hospital
  7. (Commercial: Subaru; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  8. Social Security
  9. Regan
  10. (Commercial: Bell System.)
  11. Liverpool
  12. Northern Ireland, Repub. of Ireland / History
  13. Poland
  14. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Conoco.)
  15. Jail House Artists / Law Enforcement Assistant Agency
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Jamieson (New York City)
  2. Poland / Gromyko
  3. Comecon
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lanacane Cream; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  5. England / Riots
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Israel / Begin
  8. US-PLO Relations
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Xerox; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers.)
  10. Tax Cuts
  11. Rostenkowski
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Weed Eater Trimmer; Subaru.)
  13. Turkey / Bolshoi Defector
  14. Ballet
  15. Henley Regatta
  16. Brady
  17. Wimbledon
  18. (Commercial: Xerox; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  19. Adoption
  20. Good Night

July 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Social Security
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Oil of Olay.)
  4. England / Riots
  5. Italy / Terrorism
  6. Iran
  7. Argentina / Peron
  8. Supreme Court / Stewart Replacement
  9. Economy / Auto Sales
  10. Mergers / Dupont-Conoco
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ford Vans; Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  13. Illinois / Bridge
  14. San Jose, California / Municipal Strike
  15. Afghanistan / Eec Peace Plan
  16. USSR / Autos
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Michelob Light Beer; Midas Mufflers; Cortaid Cream.)
  19. Special Assignment (Allergies)
  20. (Commercial: Tums; American Express Travelers Cheques; Century 21 Realty.)
  21. Priest and Adoptee
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 6, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Social Security
  3. Mergers / Dupont-Conoco
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Michelin Tires.)
  6. England / Riots
  7. Cuba / Carter and Reagan Admins.
  8. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  9. Argentina / Peron
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Brim Coffee.)
  11. San Jose / Municipal Strike
  12. Illinois / Bridge
  13. Priest and Adoptee
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; General Motors.)
  15. Conrail Suit / Settlement
  16. (Commercial: Federal Express; Preparation H.)
  17. Chicago / Sculpture
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 6, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Social Security
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  4. England / Riots
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Israel / Begin-Dayan Meeting
  7. Falwell / Begin Call
  8. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  9. US-Philippines Rel. / Bush
  10. Argentina / Peron
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Mergers / Dupont-Conoco
  14. Chicago / Transit Fares
  15. AFL-CIO / Reagan Economics
  16. Nancy Reagan / Birthday
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; A.1. Steak Sauce; Grecian Formula 16.)
  18. San Jose, California / Municipal Strike
  19. Miami / Universitys. Immigration and Naturalization Services Walkout / Refugees
  20. Kentucky / Floods
  21. Economy / Mortgage Rates
  22. Brady
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Oil of Olay; Chevrolet Citation.)
  24. Chicago / Priest and Adoptee
  25. Good Night

July 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 7, 1981
  1. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  3. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  4. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Kitchenaid Dishwasher.)
  5. Social Security
  6. Economy
  7. Newark, New Jersey / Water Shortage
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; ERA Realty; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  10. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  11. Poland / New Abp.
  12. West Europe / United States Economy
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercials: Jergens Lotion-Soap; International House of Pancakes; General Motors; Sominex.)
  15. Wimbledon
  16. Solar-Powered Aircraft
  17. Spain / Pamplona Bulls
  18. England / Royal Wedding Bells
  19. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Lanacort Cream.)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Polident
  4. Military / Drug Use
  5. Cuban Refugees
  6. Newark, New Jersey / Water Shortage
  7. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  8. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  9. Social Security
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  12. Poland / Primate
  13. London / Rioting
  14. Iran
  15. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Night of Olay.)
  16. Ad-1 Plane
  17. Solar-Powered Plane
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 7, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Final Net Hair Spray; Canada Dry Products.)
  4. Economy
  5. Social Security
  6. Tax Cut
  7. Poland
  8. France / West Arms
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Cortaid Cream.)
  11. Newark, New Jersey / Water Shortage
  12. McEnroe
  13. MIAs
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; A.1. Steak Sauce; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Solar-Powered Planes
  17. NASA Ad-1 Plane
  18. Liverpool / Rioting
  19. Taiwan / Prof.'s Death
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Oil of Olay; Tums.)
  21. Iwo Jima
  22. Good Night

July 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. Mississippi / Runoff Elec.
  4. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. England / Rioting
  7. Poland
  8. Airliner / Engine Problem
  9. Herpes
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Tums; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars; Lanacane Cream.)
  12. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  13. Brown Administration
  14. MIAs
  15. Israel / Begin
  16. US-Taiwan-China, PR Relations
  17. Italy / Stock Exchanges Closed
  18. United States Dollar
  19. Economy / Gold
  20. Economy: Gold Prices
  21. (Commercial: Wyler's Drinks; A.1. Steak Sauces; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay.)
  22. Special Assignment (The Survivalists)
  23. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Canon NP12O Copiers; Cortaid Cream.)
  24. Weather
  25. North Dakota / Free Land
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  3. Mississippi / Cong. Elec.
  4. Carter / Reagan Policies
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Federal Express.)
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. England / Riots
  8. Royal Wedding
  9. (Commercial: MasterCard; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  10. Poland
  11. France / Nationalization
  12. MIAs
  13. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  14. Antitrust Suits
  15. US-Libya Relations
  16. Herpes Simplex
  17. Fruit Flies
  18. Nuclear Plants
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Bic Disposable Shaver.)
  21. White House / Handicapped Climbers
  22. Airlines / Economy
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 8, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors; Rolaids.)
  4. England / Riots
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. Israel / Begin
  7. Poland
  8. Italy / Stock Exchanges Closed
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; High Point Coffee; Total Cereal.)
  11. MIAs
  12. Antitrust Suits
  13. Tax Cuts
  14. Carter / Reagan Policies
  15. Airlines / Engine Failure
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; ERA Realty; Di-Gel.)
  17. Herpes
  18. Texas / Whooping Cranes
  19. North Dakota / Free Land
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Night of Olay; Ex-Lax.)
  21. Mozart At The White House
  22. Good Night

July 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. California / Fruit Flies
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. England / Rioting
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. Poland
  7. India / Bootleg Liquor
  8. Tennis / McEnroe
  9. Baseball Strike
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: International House of Pancakes; Jergen's Lotion Soap; Canada Dry Products.)
  12. Tax Cuts
  13. Supreme Court / O'Connor / Death Definition
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Lanacort Creme; MasterCard; Federal Express; Preparation H.)
  16. Reagan Administration / South American Policy
  17. MX Missile
  18. Special Assignment (The Survivalists)
  19. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. President Commission / Death
  4. Abortion Legis.
  5. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; General Motors.)
  7. England / Rioting
  8. Poland
  9. France / Death Penalty
  10. (Commercial: Olympic Stain; Phillips Petroleum.)
  11. Reagan Administration / South American Policy
  12. Peron
  13. Cuban Refugees
  14. New Orleans / Police Indictments
  15. (Commercial: Pontiac J2000 Coupe; Alberto VO5 Hair Spray.)
  16. California / Fruit Flies
  17. Liver Cancer
  18. Postal Workers
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  21. Airline Competition
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cut
  3. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Final Net Hair Spray; Cortaid Cream.)
  5. England / Rioting
  6. Poland
  7. Weidenbaum / For. Bus. Policy
  8. 1982 United States Economy Growth
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Federal Express; Sanka Coffee.)
  11. Arms Sales Policy
  12. MX Missile
  13. Life and Death Legis.
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Lanacort Creme; Tums.)
  15. California / Fruit Fly
  16. Baseball Strike
  17. Presley Car
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Olympic Stain; Anacin.)
  19. Special Segment (Neighbors Against Crime)
  20. Good Night

July 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (New York City); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. California / Fruit Fly
  3. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  4. Iran
  5. England / Rioting
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Hijacking
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; General Motors; Cortaid Cream.)
  10. Baseball Strike
  11. San Francisco / Fire
  12. Atlanta Murders
  13. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Federal Express; ERA Realty; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Washington, DC / Trudeau Visit
  16. Nassau Summit
  17. Guatemala
  18. Peron
  19. Israel / Lebanon Raid
  20. Lebanon Missile Crisis
  21. Mideast / Sinai Peace Force
  22. Poland
  23. Economy: Gold Price
  24. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Budweiser Beer; Nabisco Wheat Thins.)
  25. Tennis / McEnroe
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. California / Fruit Fly
  3. Baseball Strike
  4. (Commercial: Chevrolet Cavalier; Ex-Lax.)
  5. England / Riots
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Phillips Petroleum.)
  9. Washington, DC / Trudeau Visit
  10. US-Canada Relations / Oil
  11. Hijacking
  12. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict
  13. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment; Bic Disposable Shaver.)
  14. Budget Cuts
  15. Massachusetts / State Fins.
  16. Interior Department / Watt
  17. San Francisco / Fire
  18. Toledo, Ohio / Explosions
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Dietac Appetite Suppressant; Friskie's Chef Blend Cat Food.)
  21. Tennis / McEnroe
  22. Army / Worcestershire Sauce
  23. Oregon / Rabbits and Horticulture
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 10, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. California / Fruit Fly
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chevrolet Cavalier; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Northern Ireland
  5. England / Riots
  6. Hijacking
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  8. Navy / Drugs
  9. San Francisco / Fire
  10. Massachusetts / State Employees / State Fins.
  11. Baseball Strike
  12. Tennis / McEnroe
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Olympic Stain.)
  15. Israel / South Lebanon Conflict
  16. Washington, DC / Trudeau Visit
  17. Voting Rights Act
  18. Reagan and Millionaires
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Oil of Olay; Di-Gel.)
  20. Rome / Cats
  21. Good Night

July 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 11, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for July 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. England / Riots
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation X11; Lanacane Creme.)
  4. California / Fruit Flies
  5. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  6. Nassau Summit
  7. Track / Leningrad Meet
  8. Pope
  9. Italy / Body In Well Recovered
  10. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  11. National Women's Political Caucus
  12. Navy / SS United States
  13. Leboutillier-O'Neill Rel.
  14. Baseball Strike
  15. (Commercial: Meguiar's Poly Sealant System; Brim Coffee.)
  16. Cooper, Iowa / Birthday
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. England / Riots
  3. Northern Ireland
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lanacane Creme; General Motors.)
  5. California / Fruit Fly
  6. Utah / United States Air Force and Cancer
  7. Reagan Economy
  8. ERA / Civil Rights Commission
  9. Baseball Strike
  10. Television and Movie Writers' Strike
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wyler's Beverages; Bell System; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  12. Cuba / Assassination Plot
  13. Nassau Conference
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Grecian Formula 16; Di-Gel.)
  15. Connecticut / KKK
  16. San Francisco / Fire Aftermath
  17. Gasoline
  18. Gold Jewelry
  19. Atlantic City / Jackpot
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Federal Express; Canada Dry Tonic Water.)
  21. Poland
  22. Good Night

July 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Israel / South Lebanon Raid
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Trucks; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. California / Fruit Fly
  5. Reagan Administration / Economy Policy
  6. Keeshan / Health
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A.1. Steak Sauce; Unisom Sleep Aid; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  8. England / Rioting
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Maxwell House Coffee; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  11. Sports / Tennis / Baseball Strike
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canada Dry Products; Cycle Dog Food; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Truck Stops
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. California / Fruit Fly
  3. (Commercial: Total Cereal; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Israel / South Lebanon Raid
  5. England / Riots
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. England / Riots
  8. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Ex-Lax.)
  9. Economy / Stockman and Reagan
  10. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; General Motors.)
  11. Appalachia
  12. Keeshan / Health
  13. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Davis Cup
  15. Baseball Strike
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Israel / South Lebanon Raid
  3. England / Riots
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Bell System.)
  5. Poland
  6. West Germany / Mitterrand Visit
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collars.)
  8. California / Fruit Flies
  9. Reagan / Economy Policy
  10. Reagan and NAACP
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Chevrolet Citation; Arid Extra Dry Deodorant.)
  12. Energy / State Severance Taxes
  13. Chicago / Arab Bus.
  14. Keeshan / Health
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Rolaids; Federal Express.)
  16. Iran /Baha'I
  17. Good Night

July 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. California / Fruit Fly
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; General Motors.)
  4. England / Riots
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. France-West Germany Summit
  7. Economy Summit
  8. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Mazola Margarine; Florida Orange Growers.)
  11. Conoco / Du Pont-Seagram's Battle
  12. Special Assignment (Howard Hughes)
  13. (Commercial: Cortaid Cream; Fantastik Cleaner; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Tums.)
  14. United Nations Conference / Vietnam-Cambodia Rel.
  15. MIAs
  16. US-Israel Relations / F-16 Sale
  17. Poland
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Cycle Dog Food; Dodge Colt.)
  20. North Dakota / Land Giveaway
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. California / Fruit Fly
  3. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Budweiser Beer.)
  4. England / Riots
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. Israel / United States War Planes
  7. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Conoco.)
  8. Florida / Illegal Drugs
  9. Nancy Reagan / Drug Treatment Centers
  10. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  11. Budget Cuts
  12. Conoco / Merger
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment; Friskie's Chef Blend Cat Food.)
  15. Poland
  16. Energy
  17. Los Angeles / Hillside Strangler
  18. Discus
  19. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  20. United States Relocation Camps
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 13, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. England / Riots
  3. Northern Ireland
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Cereals; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  5. California / Fruit Fly
  6. Conoco Takeover
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wyler's Drinks; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  8. Israel-US Relations
  9. Poland
  10. Italy / Stock Exchanges
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Bayer Aspirin; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Antibusing Legis. / Filibuster
  14. El Salvador
  15. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  16. Reagan / Intelligence Briefing
  17. Ottawa Economy Summit
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  19. Hawaii Leprosy Colony and Illinois Fire Truck
  20. Good Night

July 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. CIA / Hugel Resignation
  3. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  5. Poland
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Ford Autos; International House of Pancakes; Century 21 Realty.)
  8. California / Fruit Fly
  9. Baseball Strike
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Dristan Cold and Hay Fever Med.; Night of Olay; High Point Coffee.)
  12. Tax Cuts
  13. United States / Japanese-American Imprisonment
  14. England / Riots
  15. France / Bastille Day
  16. Israel / Begin Government
  17. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  18. Lebanon / Correspondent Death
  19. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Fantastik Cleaner; Mazda 626.)
  20. Atlanta Murders (Studio) Accused Killer Wayne Williams Reported Appearing In Atlanta, Georgia, Courtroom. Today In Bond Hearing; Details Given, films shown.
  21. Miami / Police and Drugs
  22. Tarzan Movie
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. CIA / Hugel Resignation
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  5. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; General Motors.)
  6. Economy
  7. Tax Cut / Social Security
  8. Williams / Ethics Committee
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  11. California / Fruit Fly
  12. National Wildlife Federal and Watt
  13. Florida / Drug Traffic
  14. Vietnam Veterans
  15. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Mazola Margarine.)
  16. Poland
  17. Michigan / Poletown
  18. Pan Am
  19. Sadat / United States Visit
  20. (Commercial: Glidden Paint; Dodge Colt.)
  21. United States / Japanese American Imprisonment
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 14, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. CIA / Hugel Resignation
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cortaid Cream; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  4. Tax Cuts
  5. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Michelin Tires; Oil of Olay.)
  7. California / Fruit Fly
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. Miami / Drugs and Police
  10. Pan Am
  11. National Wildlife Federal and Watt
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Subaru.)
  14. Israel / Lebanon Raid
  15. Poland
  16. Haig / Poland / Arms Control
  17. Ed.'s Notebook / China Bureau
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lanacane Creme; Freedent Chewing Gum; Tums.)
  19. United States / Japanese Americans Imprisonment
  20. Good Night

July 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. CIA / Casey
  3. Espionage / Helmich
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Canada Dry Products.)
  6. Baseball Strike
  7. Reagan-O'Neill Rel.
  8. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Realty World; Cortaid Cream.)
  11. Artificial Sweetener
  12. California / Fruit Fly
  13. Atlanta Murders
  14. St. Croix / Missile Accident
  15. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Mazola Margarine; Grecian Formula 16; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  16. Poland
  17. England / Rioting
  18. Northern Ireland
  19. Rome / Boy's Funeral
  20. Israel / PLO Attack
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. (Commercial: Tums; Glidden Paint; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  23. Texas / New Airline
  24. Top Items Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Helmich
  3. CIA / Casey
  4. (Commercial: Olympic Oil Stain; Lysol Deodorizer.)
  5. California / Fruit Fly
  6. Watt and National Wildlife Federal
  7. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  8. Economy / Industrial Production / Interest Rates
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Glad Trash Bags; Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment.)
  11. Israel / Palestinian Attack
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. Poland
  14. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  15. Chicago Transit Authority
  16. Government Scientist
  17. Niosh Agency
  18. FDA Artificial Sweetener
  19. St. Croix / Missile Accident
  20. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  21. North Dakota / Free Land
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 15, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy Forecast
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  4. Espionage / Helmich
  5. CIA / Casey
  6. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Israel / Palestinian Attack
  9. Israel / Begin
  10. USSR / Wheat Crop
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Tums; Polaroid Cameras and Films.)
  13. California / Fruit Fly
  14. Atlanta Murders
  15. Watt and National Wildlife Federal
  16. FDA / Artificial Sweetener
  17. Short Children
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Night of Olay; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  19. Special Segment (Runaway Parents)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Realty World; Canada Dry Tonic Water.)
  21. Detroit
  22. Good Night

July 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. United States / Nuclear Policy
  3. Saudi Arabia-Iraqi Rel. / Reactor
  4. US-Israel Relations / F-16s
  5. El Salvador
  6. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Lanacane Creme.)
  7. Espionage / Helmich
  8. Baseball Strike
  9. California / Fruit Fly
  10. Arkansas / Prisoners
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: International House of Pancakes; Midas Mufflers; Michelob Light Beer.)
  13. England / Rioting
  14. Federal Aviation Administration / Airline Crews
  15. Special Assignment (Flight Attendants)
  16. Chapman / Lennon Death
  17. Chapin / Death
  18. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Sanka Coffee; Glidden Paint; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Poland
  20. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Wyler's Drinks; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Cortaid Cream.)
  22. United States / Japanese American Imprisonment
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. England / Riots
  3. Northern Ireland
  4. (Commercial: Subaru; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Israel / South Lebanon Raid
  6. Navy / Tomahawk Missile
  7. Espionage / Helmich
  8. Poland
  9. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment.)
  10. Arkansas / Prison System
  11. Endangered Reptiles / Sting Operation
  12. California / Fruit Fly
  13. Social Security
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Glad Trash Bags; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  16. El Salvador
  17. Nicaragua
  18. Chapin / Death
  19. (Commercial: General Motors; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  20. England / Duchy of Cornwall
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 16, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. CIA / Casey
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors; Rolaids.)
  4. Israel / South Lebanon Raids
  5. Saudi Arabia-Iraq Rel.
  6. United States Nuclear Policy
  7. Poll
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  10. Poland
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Lanacort Creme; Ex-Lax.)
  12. Espionage / Helmich
  13. Tabatabai Assassination / Indictments
  14. California / Fruit Fly
  15. Supreme Court / O'Connor
  16. MX Missile
  17. AT&T
  18. Lunar Eclipse
  19. Chapin / Death
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Subaru; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  21. England / Urban Violence
  22. Good Night

July 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Warsaw, Poland); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  3. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Night of Olay.)
  4. Atlanta Murders
  5. Postal Workers
  6. Conoco Takeover
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Canon NP12O Copier; Maxwell House Coffee; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  9. CIA / Casey
  10. Haig-White House Conflict
  11. Baseball Strike
  12. California / Fruit Fly
  13. Illinois / Bear Mascot
  14. Broadcast Difficulty. Audio / Video Loss.
  15. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Goodyear Tires; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Poland
  17. POWs and MIAs / White House
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Mazda 626 Autos; Budweiser Beer; Jergens' Lotion Soap.)
  20. China, PR / Floods
  21. Lady Diana / American Ancestors
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  3. (Commercial: RCA Televisions; Kellogg's Cereals.)
  4. Atlanta Murders
  5. Poland
  6. (Commercial: Teldrin Allergy Med.; Star-Kist Tuna.)
  7. CIA / Casey
  8. Social Security
  9. California / Fruit Fly
  10. Siamese Twins / Starvation Case
  11. Economy / Housing
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Phillips Petroleum.)
  14. Ottawa Summit
  15. (Commercial: Perk Floor Cleaner; Oil of Olay.)
  16. Trans. / Handicapped
  17. Baseball Strike
  18. Royal Wedding / Look-Alikes
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 17, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming items; Plymouth Champ; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Atlanta Murders
  5. CIA / Casey
  6. Immigration Policy
  7. Postal Workers
  8. Air Traffic Controllers
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Michelin Tires; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  11. Poland
  12. USSR / Nuclear Arsenal
  13. China, PR / Floods
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; Florida Orange Growers; Cycle Dog Food.)
  15. Conoco Takeover
  16. California / Oil Leases
  17. Income Tax
  18. California / Fruit Fly
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Old Spice Cosmetics; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  20. Special Segment (Ottawa Summit)
  21. Good Night

July 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 18, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for July 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  3. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  4. Ireland / Riots
  5. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  6. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Meguiars Sealant System.)
  7. Social Security
  8. Ottawa Summit
  9. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Weed Eater Trimmer.)
  10. Postal Workers
  11. Vietnam Veterans
  12. California / Fruit Fly
  13. Poland
  14. Haitian Refugees
  15. China, PR / Floods
  16. (Commercial: Anacin; General Motors.)
  17. New York City / Arts Rally
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  3. Chicago / Fire
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16; Preparation H.)
  5. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Brim Coffee; General Motors.)
  7. Poland
  8. China, PR / Floods
  9. Dublin / Riot
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Wyler's Drinks; Oil of Olay; Cycle Dog Food.)
  11. Haitian Refugees
  12. California / Fruit Fly
  13. Keeshan / Health
  14. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Canada Dry Tonic Water; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Ottawa Summit
  16. Good Night

July 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City); Sam Donaldson (Ottawa, Canada)
  2. Ottawa Summit
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; General Motors.)
  4. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  5. California / Fruit Fly
  6. Postal Workers
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Chevrolet Cavalier; Grape Nuts; Brim Coffee.)
  8. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  9. Pope John Paul II
  10. Poland
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; A.1. Steak Sauce; Unisom Sleep Aid; Xerox.)
  12. Sports / Golf / Tour de France / Italian Football / Baseball Strike
  13. (Commercial: General Motors; Rolaids; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Ottawa Summit
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Ottawa Summit
  3. (Commercial: Subaru; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  4. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  5. (Commercial: Glidden Paint; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  8. Poland
  9. England / Riots
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. California / Fruit Fly
  12. Postal Workers
  13. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  14. Corporate Cup Relays
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Ottawa Summit
  3. IMF / International Growth
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Maxwell House Coffee; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  7. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Sominex Sleep Aid; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  9. Poland
  10. Pope / Assassination Attempt
  11. England / Wedding Arrangements and Riot Control
  12. (Commercial: Citicorp Travelers Checks; Canada Dry Products; Michelin Tires.)
  13. Jody Powell
  14. Good Night

July 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Montebello, Canada); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (Canada)
  2. Ottawa Summit
  3. Israel-US Relations
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  5. Postal Workers
  6. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  7. Baseball Strike
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Nabisco Better Cheddars Crackers; Shell Oil Company; Florida Orange Growers.)
  10. Ottawa Summit
  11. Rome / Agca Trial
  12. South Africa
  13. Poland
  14. Urban League
  15. New York City / Unemployment Demonstration
  16. California / Fruit Fly
  17. (Commercial: General Motors; Tums; Canon NP12O Copier; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  18. Ottawa Summit
  19. Italy-Iran Rel.
  20. MIAs
  21. Economy: Gold Price
  22. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Terminix Pest Control; Michelin Tires.)
  23. Ottawa Summit
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  3. Upcoming Item
  4. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; Phillips Petroleum.)
  5. Ottawa Summit
  6. (Commercial: Nabisco Better Cheddar Crackers; Lysol.)
  7. Postal Workers
  8. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  9. New Orleans / Hotel Fire
  10. California / Fruit Fly
  11. Social Security
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Gas-X Tablets; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  14. Rome / Agca Trial
  15. Poland
  16. (Commercial: Terminix Pest Control; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  17. Ottawa Summit
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 20, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Ottawa, Canada)
  2. Israel / Lebanon Raids / Economy Conference
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Terminix Pest Control; Metamucil Laxative.)
  4. Postal Strike
  5. Minnesota / State Employees' Strike
  6. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Better Cheddars Crackers; Florida Orange Growers; Bufferin.)
  9. Pope / Photo
  10. Rome / Agca Trial
  11. Poland
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tums; Cycle Dog Food; Preparation H.)
  13. Urban League
  14. California / Fruit Fly
  15. Poll / Crime
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A.1. Steak Sauce; Freedent Chewing Gum; Night of Olay.)
  17. Ottawa Summit
  18. Good Night

July 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 21, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Ottawa, Canada); Ted Koppel (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Ottawa, Canada)
  2. Ottawa Summit
  3. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Tums.)
  5. Postal Workers
  6. Tax Cuts
  7. Social Security
  8. Economy / Money Supply
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Fantastik Cleaner; Cortaid Cream.)
  11. Pope
  12. Rome / Agca Trial
  13. Moscow / Dissident Trial
  14. Poland / Hijacking
  15. Poland-West Germany
  16. CIA/ Casey
  17. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Chevrolet Citation; Borateem Bleach; Sanka Coffee.)
  18. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  19. MIAs
  20. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Bayer Aspirin; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  21. Ottawa Summit
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Ottawa, Canada); Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Ottawa Summit
  3. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hair Spray; Clorets.)
  4. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal; Chevrolet Cavalier.)
  6. Postal Workers
  7. MIAs
  8. Tax Cut
  9. Social Security
  10. Chicago / Desegregation Plan
  11. Chrysler
  12. Economy / Personal Income
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Shell Oil Company.)
  15. CIA / Casey
  16. Los Angeles / Hillside Stranglings
  17. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster
  18. Rome / Agca Trial
  19. Pope
  20. Poland / Hijacking
  21. El Salvador
  22. England / Unemployment
  23. Royal Wedding
  24. (Commercial: Lanacort Creme; Bayer Aspirin.)
  25. Ottawa Summit
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 21, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Ottawa, Canada)
  2. Ottawa Summit
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Di-Gel; General Motors.)
  4. MIAs
  5. Chicago / Desegregation Plan
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Total Cereal; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  7. Postal Workers
  8. CIA / Hugel
  9. Social Security
  10. Tax Cut
  11. Economy / Interest Rates
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; A.1. Steak Sauce; Kellogg's Cereal.)
  14. Israel / Lebanon Raids
  15. Rome / Agca Trial
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Lincoln Town Car; Total Cereal.)
  17. Save The Whales
  18. Atlanta Murders
  19. Good Night

July 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 22, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Ford Escort; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. Rome / Agca Trial
  5. USSR / Midair Collision
  6. Rapid Deployment Force
  7. California / Tanker Leak
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  10. Ncpac Campaign
  11. Special Assignment (1982 Cong. Elec. and Reapportionment)
  12. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; A.1. Steak Sauce; Borateem Bleach; Florida Orange Growers.)
  13. Baseball Strike
  14. Economy / GNP
  15. Chrysler
  16. Economy / Oil Companies
  17. Ottawa Summit / Aftermath
  18. Switzerland / Terrorism
  19. Royal Wedding
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Rolaids; Clorets; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  22. Pandas and Bald Eagle
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. Triad Corp.
  6. Tax Cut
  7. California / Fruit Fly
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Olympic Overcoat Paint.)
  9. Rome / Agca Trial
  10. USSR / Midair Collision
  11. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; Lysol.)
  12. Immigration Policy
  13. New York City / 99-Year-Old Citizen
  14. FTC / Funeral Homes
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: General Motors; Mazola Margarine.)
  17. Economy / Oil Companies
  18. Chrysler
  19. Economy / GNP
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 22, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cortaid Cream; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  4. Economy / GNP
  5. Chrysler
  6. Exxon
  7. Tax Cut
  8. FTC and Funeral Costs
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Pepto-Bismol.)
  11. Rome / Agca Trial
  12. Royal Wedding
  13. Poland
  14. Ed.'s Notebook (Poland-USSR )
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Arthritis Pain Formula; Oil of Olay.)
  16. Special Segment (The Nuts and Bolts of Safety)
  17. Catastrophe Insurance
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polaroid Cameras and Film; High Point Coffee.)
  19. Mexico City / Panda Birth
  20. Illinois / Bear Mascot
  21. Good Night

July 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Drug Traffic
  3. Alabama / Prisoner Release
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Night of Olay.)
  5. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  6. Pope
  7. Rome / Agca
  8. Kansas City / Hotel Aftermath
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; A.1. Steak Sauce; Michelob Light Beer.)
  11. Economy / CPI
  12. Tax Cuts
  13. Baseball Strike
  14. Ford
  15. Washington Star
  16. Hayworth
  17. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  18. Special Assignment (Bohemian Grove)
  19. (Commercial: Borateem Bleach; Total Cereal; General Motors.)
  20. Royal Wedding
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 23, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. CIA / Casey
  3. (Commercial: Dodge Colt; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  4. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  5. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  6. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster Aftermath
  7. Tax Cuts
  8. Social Security
  9. Royal Wedding
  10. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; American Express Card.)
  11. Economy / CPI
  12. Med. Costs
  13. Reagan Index
  14. Ford
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Century 21; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.)
  17. Washington Star
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 23, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Social Security
  5. Tax Cuts
  6. Economy / CPI
  7. Ford
  8. Hugel
  9. (COMMERCIAL: Bufferin; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Washington Star
  12. Tax Cuts
  13. Reagan / Post-Assassination Photo
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  15. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster Aftermath
  16. Black Economy Survival
  17. Chicago / Racial Discrimination
  18. Royal Wedding / Reagan
  19. Pope
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Tums; Cortaid Cream.)
  21. California / Mono Lake
  22. Good Night

July 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 24, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Plymouth Champ.)
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. Watt
  6. Abscam
  7. Ohio River / Hydro Elec. Plant
  8. Ford
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Rolaids; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Cortaid Cream.)
  11. Tax Cuts
  12. Baseball Strike
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Oil of Olay; Total Cereal; Bell System Yellow Pages.]
  15. US-USSR Relations / Grain Sales
  16. USSR / Midair Collision
  17. Iran
  18. Poland
  19. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Fantastik Cleaner; Preparation H.)
  20. Royal Wedding
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; American Express Card.)
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  6. Iran
  7. USSR / Midair Collision
  8. Abscam
  9. Nuclear Plants
  10. FTC / Miller
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: "Wall Street Journal"; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  13. MIA Burial
  14. Abbott
  15. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; General Motors.)
  16. Royal Wedding
  17. England / Bicycle Jump
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 24, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. CIA / Casey
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  4. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  5. Iran
  6. Egypt / Iranian Defectors
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Fantastik Cleaner; Metamucil Laxative.)
  8. Abscam
  9. Tax Cuts / Social Security
  10. Terrorism / FALN
  11. Ed.'s Notebook / St. Mary's Correction
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Sanka Coffee; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  14. Georges Bank / Oil
  15. Baseball Strike
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Realty World; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  17. Royal Wedding
  18. Good Night

July 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 25, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for July 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. CIA / Casey
  3. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; General Motors.)
  4. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  5. New Zealand / Rugby Riot
  6. Ireland / IRA
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Goodyear Tires.)
  9. Alabama / Prisoner Release
  10. Reagan Speech
  11. (Commercial: Lanacort Creme; Grecian Formula 16.)
  12. Appalachia
  13. Whaling
  14. Iran
  15. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Chevrolet Caprice.)
  16. Royal Wedding
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. Butz / Prison Release
  6. Alabama / Prisoner Release
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16 Haircoloring; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  8. Tax Cut
  9. Economy / Interest Rates,
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics; Kellogg's Cereal; Anacin.)
  11. San Diego / Trolleys
  12. Air Traffic Controllers
  13. Mt. Rainier / Climber
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Night of Olay; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Royal Wedding
  16. Good Night

July 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. CIA / Casey
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Chevrolet Trucks.)
  5. Mideast / Israel-PLO Cease-Fire
  6. Iran
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Fantastik Cleanser; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Heart Transplant
  9. Pennsylvania / Underground Fire
  10. Baptist Conference / Food Poisoning
  11. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Bell System Yellow Pages; Brim Coffee; Cycle Dog Food.)
  12. Sports: Golf/ Auto Racing / Sports Festival
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Borateem Bleach; "Social Security Myths and Realities" Television Show.)
  14. Royal Wedding
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (London, England); Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Royal Wedding
  3. Tax Cut
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Gas-X.)
  6. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  7. West Germany / Oil Spill
  8. Georges Bank
  9. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  10. Heart Transplant
  11. Food Poisoning
  12. Pennsylvania / Arson
  13. Ohio / Train Accident
  14. Lowell Ferguson Day
  15. Poland
  16. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Lanacort Creme.)
  17. Royal Wedding
  18. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  19. St. Paul's / American Chapel
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 26, 1981
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Tax Cut
  3. CIA / Casey
  4. Hinckley
  5. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Mideast / Israel-PLO Cease-Fire
  7. Poland
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Old Spice Cosmetics; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal.)
  10. Royal Wedding / Reagan
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Gas-X Tablets; General Motors.)
  12. Budget Cuts / Year Program
  13. Police
  14. Heart Transplant
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Unisom Sleep Aid; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  16. Buffalo, Wyoming / Wrong-Way Ferguson
  17. Good Night

July 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Ted Koppel (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. Weinberger
  6. Navy / USS New Jersey
  7. Newark, New Jersey / Tanker Accident
  8. Conoco Takeover
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Anacin; Borateem Bleach; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  11. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  12. Israel / Begin Government and Orthodox Jews
  13. Iran
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film; Terminix Pest Control; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  16. Castro
  17. Prenatal Surgery
  18. Houston / Heart Transplant
  19. Cancer Run
  20. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Glidden Paint; Absorbine Junior)
  21. England / Rioting
  22. Royal Wedding
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (London, England); Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  6. Navy / USS New Jersey
  7. Iran
  8. Shah / Death Anniversary
  9. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Omega; Clorets.)
  10. California / Fruit Fly
  11. Newark, New Jersey / Tanker Accident
  12. Economy / Deposit Withdrawals
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  15. Royal Wedding
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  17. Europe / Urban Violence / England Economy
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 27, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (London, England); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Royal Wedding
  3. Tax Cuts
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  5. CIA / Casey
  6. California / Oil Leases
  7. Newark, New Jersey / Tanker Accident
  8. California / Fruit Fly
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polaroid Cameras and Films; Gas-X.)
  10. England / Economy
  11. England / Riots
  12. England / Monarchy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Clorets; Cortaid Cream; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  15. Weinberger / MX Missiles
  16. Mideast / Israel-Lebanon Conflict
  17. Iran
  18. Shah's Death / Anniversary
  19. US-USSR Rel. / Arms Talks
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; Metamucil Laxative; Chevrolet Citation.)
  21. Royal Wedding
  22. Good Night

July 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 28, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Ted Koppel (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Royal Wedding
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  4. CIA / Casey
  5. Tax Cuts
  6. Laser / Gas Detection
  7. Berrigan Brothers
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Cycle Dog Food; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  10. Williams / Ethics Committee
  11. Three Mile Island
  12. Iran / Earthquake
  13. Wyler / Death
  14. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Oil of Olay; Plymouth Champ; Triscuit Crackers.)
  15. Mideast / Israel-PLO Cease-Fire
  16. Neumann / Termination
  17. England / Riots
  18. England / Civil Unrest
  19. (Commercial: Borateem Bleach; Sears; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 28, 1981
  1. Royal Wedding
  2. Introduction Dan Rather (London, England); Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  3. Tax Cut
  4. (Commercial: Glidden Paint; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  5. CIA / Casey
  6. Neumann / Termination
  7. Chevron
  8. General Motors
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  11. Poland
  12. Guatemala / American Priest Killed
  13. Plowshares 8 / Berrigans
  14. Atlanta Murders
  15. Navy / Sailor's Death
  16. Wyler / Death
  17. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Terminix Pest Control.)
  18. Royal Wedding
  19. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  20. Royal Wedding
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 28, 1981
  1. Royal Wedding
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (London, England); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  3. Royal Wedding
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Night of Olay; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  5. Tax Cut
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Geritol; Good Season's Salad Dressing.)
  8. Atlanta Murders
  9. CIA / Casey
  10. Neumann / Termination
  11. Washington Post
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polaroid Cameras and Film; Kellogg Cereal.)
  13. England / Riots
  14. Royal Wedding
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; A.1. Steak Sauce; General Motors.)
  16. Royal Wedding
  17. Good Night

July 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 29, 1981
  1. Royal Wedding / Tax Cut
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Ted Koppel (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Tax Cut
  4. Royal Wedding
  5. England / Rioting
  6. Royal Honeymoon
  7. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Chevrolet Caprice.)
  8. Tax Cut Victory
  9. Budget Cuts
  10. Economy
  11. Air Traffic Controllers
  12. Baseball Strike
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Midas Mufflers.)
  15. CIA / Casey
  16. Immigration Policy
  17. Moses / Death
  18. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; High Point Coffee; Oil of Olay; General Motors.)
  19. France / Bani-Sadr
  20. Iran / Earthquake
  21. Poland
  22. Mideast / Israel-Syria Conflict
  23. New Zealand
  24. Economy: Gold Price
  25. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film; Cortaid Cream.)
  26. Top Items Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 29, 1981
  1. Royal Wedding
  2. Introduction Dan Rather (London, England); Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  3. Tax Cuts
  4. Royal Wedding
  5. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Metamucil Laxative.)
  6. Tax Cuts
  7. Economy
  8. Air Traffic Controllers
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  11. France / Bani-Sadr
  12. Mideast / Israel-Syria Conflict
  13. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  14. CIA / Casey
  15. Moses / Death
  16. (Commercial: Olympic Overcoat Paint; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  17. England / Riots
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 29, 1981
  1. Royal Wedding
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (London, England); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  3. Royal Wedding
  4. Tax Cut
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra Strength Bufferin; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  6. Royal Wedding
  7. England / Rioting
  8. Royal Wedding / Northern Ireland
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  10. CIA / Casey
  11. Federal Budget
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereals; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  14. France / Bani-Sadr
  15. Moses / Death
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Service; Borateem Bleach; Metamucil Laxative.)
  17. Royal Wedding
  18. Good Night

July 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Ted Koppel (New York City); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  4. Immigration Policy
  5. Special Assignment (Immigration : The People)
  6. California / Bank Fraud
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Polaroid Cameras and Film; Borateem Bleach.)
  9. Utah / Explosives Factory
  10. Pennsylvania / Underground Fire
  11. Mergers / Cable Television
  12. Conoco Takeover
  13. Economy
  14. Baseball Strike
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Glidden Paint; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Canon NP12O Copier; Cortaid Cream.)
  17. USSR / Central American
  18. Florida / MiG Incident
  19. Poland
  20. Mideast / Israel-PLO Cease-Fire
  21. France / Bani-Sadr
  22. Iran / Earthquake
  23. West Germany / Defense Spending
  24. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Rolaids; Canon A-1 Camera.)
  25. Royal Wedding
  26. Gambia Coup
  27. Top Item Recapped
  28. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Cut
  3. Federal Travel
  4. Economy
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereals.)
  6. Immigration Policy
  7. Fields / Bank Fraud
  8. School Censorship
  9. (Commercial: Wagner Power Painter; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  10. CIA / Casey
  11. Voting Rights
  12. Chicago / Wrong Surgery
  13. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Corning Lenses.)
  14. USSR / Cuban Arms
  15. Poland
  16. Iran / Earthquake
  17. Northern Ireland
  18. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Michelin Tires.)
  19. Royal Honeymoon
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 30, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (London, England); Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Immigration Policy
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereals; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Tax Cut / Social Security
  5. Cong. Baseball
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior; Terminix Pest Control; General Motors.)
  8. Fields / Bank Fraud
  9. Utah / Explosives Factory
  10. Honda Fenders
  11. Economy
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Polaroid Cameras and Film; Cycle Dog Food.)
  13. West Germany / Defense Spending
  14. Poland
  15. USSR -Cuba Relations / Arms
  16. NBC / Mulholland
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Night of Olay; Di-Gel; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  18. Royal Wedding
  19. Good Night

July 31, 1981

• ABC Evening News for July 31, 1981
  1. Baseball Strike Ends
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Baseball Strike Ends
  4. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Sentry Insurance.)
  5. Air Traffic Controllers
  6. Poland
  7. USSR / Baltic Sea
  8. Cuba / USSR Arms
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Cortaid Cream; MasterCard II; Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Social Security
  12. Space Exploration / Delta
  13. Texas / Private Space Project
  14. Solar Eclipse
  15. North Dakota / Tornadoes
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Sominex Sleep Aid; Bell System Yellow Pages; Ford Mustang.)
  18. Royal Couple / Honeymoon
  19. Northern Ireland
  20. (Commercial: Conoco; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  21. Zoo / Blind Sight
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for July 31, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike Ends
  3. Air Traffic Controllers
  4. Baseball Strike Ends
  5. Federal Budget
  6. Social Security
  7. Nurses and The Elderly
  8. (Commercial: Goodyear Services; Olympic Stain.)
  9. Butter Surplus
  10. USSR / Baltic Sea
  11. Poland
  12. Gambia Unrest
  13. (Commercial: Rolaids; "Wall Street Journal".)
  14. Kentucky / General Motors
  15. Schlitz / Milwaukee Brewery
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: General Motors; Conoco.)
  18. Baseball Strike
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for July 31, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike Ends
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; General Motors.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers
  5. Tax Cut
  6. Federal Budget / Social Security
  7. Voting Rights Act
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Pontiac J Cars.)
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. Poland
  12. USSR / Baltic Sea
  13. Solar Eclipse
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Cavalier; Kellogg Nutri-Grain Cereal; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  15. MX Missile
  16. Navajo Marine Unit
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Dodge Colt; Metamucil Laxative.)
  18. Tourism and United States Dollar
  19. Good Night

Specials

• July 07, 1981 - ABC Special - Sandra Day O'Connor Announcement [10:00:00 - 10:16:20]
• July 07, 1981 - ABC Special - Sandra Day O'Connor Announcement [12:08:20 - 12:13:30]
• July 07, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:02:00 - 23:30:00]
• July 07, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan / Smith Press Conference [09:55:00 - 10:18:00]
• July 07, 1981 - CBS Special - A Woman On The High Court [23:00:00 - 23:30:00]
• July 07, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Appoints O'Connor [09:55:10 - 10:14:40]
• July 07, 1981 - NBC Special - Reagan Appoints O'Connor [15:01:10 - 15:12:30]
• July 11, 1981 - CBS Special - What Shall We Do About Mother? [21:00:50 - 21:57:30]
• July 16, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:02:30 - 23:32:30]
• July 16, 1981 - CBS Special - Social Insecurity [21:00:40 - 21:57:30]
• July 21, 1981 - CBS Special - What Happened At The Summit [23:00:00 - 23:33:30]
• July 24, 1981 - ABC Special - Viewpoint [21:00:00 - 21:58:50]
• July 26, 1981 - ABC Special - Social Security: Myths & Realities [19:00:00 - 19:58:30]
• July 27, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Tax Address [19:00:00 - 19:58:30]
• July 27, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Tax Address [19:00:00 - 19:31:30]
• July 27, 1981 - NBC Special - The President On Taxes [19:00:00 - 19:29:00]
• July 27, 1981 - NBC Special - The President On Taxes: A Democratic Response [21:30:00 - 21:59:00]
• July 28, 1981 - CBS Special - The President's Tax Message: Other Views [21:31:00 - 21:59:00]

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