September 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

September 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget and Defense Spending
  3. Proxmire / USSR Economy
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  5. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  6. Libya
  7. North Korea-US Relations
  8. Iran
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Moisturewear Makeup; Florida Orange Growers.)
  11. Schools / Fin. Problems
  12. Texas / Weather
  13. Ali-Berbick Fight
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Buc Wheats Cereal; Glidden Paints; Taylor California Cellars Wine.)
  16. Special Assignment (Look-Alike Drugs)
  17. Hinckley / Bail Hearing
  18. Hirshhorn / Death
  19. Jerusalem / Dig Conflict
  20. Speer / Death
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Sentry Insurance.)
  22. Heart and Lung Transplant
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Wagner Power Painter.)
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. Hinckley / Bail Hearing
  6. (Commercial: Old El Paso Products; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  7. West Germany / Terrorism
  8. Iran
  9. Jerusalem / Dig Conflict
  10. Libya
  11. Poland
  12. Speer / Death
  13. Central African Republic / Coup
  14. (Commercial: Metamucil Laxative; Glidden Paints.)
  15. Texas / Storm
  16. Sex Discrimination
  17. Vera-Ellen / Death
  18. Heart and Lung Transplant
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  21. Tennessee / Tellico Dam Controversy
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 1, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Federal Employees' Pay Raise
  4. Reagan / Carpenters' Union
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Moisturewear Makeup; High Point Coffee.)
  6. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  7. West Germany / Anti-US Terrorism
  8. Iran
  9. Speer / Death
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Night of Olay; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  11. Special Segment (Food Stamp Scandals)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Gas-X; Amway Products.)
  14. Hinckley / Bail Hearing
  15. Sex Discrimination
  16. Air Traffic Control System
  17. Hirshhorn
  18. Libya
  19. Jerusalem / Tunnel Conflict
  20. Jerusalem / Dig Conflict
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra Strength Bufferin; Pond's Cold Cream; Metamucil Laxative.)
  22. Heart and Lung Transplant
  23. Good Night

September 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Angola-S. African Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. Reagan / Vacation / Budget Cuts
  5. USSR / Economy
  6. USSR / Dissident Trial
  7. USSR / Nuclear War
  8. Poland
  9. Iran
  10. West Germany / Terrorism
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Anacin; Buc Wheat Cereal; Brim Coffee.)
  13. Andrea Doria
  14. USSR Naval Force
  15. Special Assignment (Coast Guard)
  16. Chrysler
  17. Joggers High
  18. Economy : Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Schweppes Products; French's Mustard; Oil of Olay; Fasteeth.)
  20. Crimmins / Sentencing
  21. Atkins / Prison Marriage
  22. Hearst / Memoirs
  23. Speer
  24. Spandau / Hess
  25. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Ford Trucks and Autos; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Labor
  3. Assassination Threats
  4. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  5. West Germany / Terrorism
  6. USSR Naval Force
  7. India
  8. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  9. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Midas Mufflers.)
  10. Andrea Doria
  11. Crimmins / Sentenced
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Schweppes Products.)
  14. Iowa / Prison Uprising
  15. Medical Costs
  16. Economy / Housing
  17. Thomas / Funeral
  18. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Federal Express.)
  19. Gun Control
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 2, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Organized Labor
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. Dairy Price Supports
  5. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  6. USSR Economy
  7. Iran
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Saran Wrap; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Fantastik.)
  9. Special Segment (Cancer and Safety)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Preparation H; Hanes Underwear.)
  12. Andrea Doria
  13. Crimmins / Sentenced
  14. Kentucky / Fetus Murder Trial
  15. Thomas / Funeral
  16. Commerce Secretary
  17. Government Cleaning
  18. Joggers' High
  19. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; Schweppes Products; Du Pont Lucite Paint.)
  20. Cube Contest
  21. Good Night

September 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Program
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. School Lunches
  5. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Rust-Oleum Primer.)
  6. All-Savers Certificates
  7. Stock Market
  8. Economy / Air Fares / Auto Sales
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; 3M V-Seal Weather Strip.)
  11. Haitian Refugees
  12. El Salvador / Terrorism
  13. Syria / Terrorism
  14. Egypt / Opposition Arrests / Religious Opposition
  15. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  16. South Africa / Rugby Team
  17. Tennis / McEnroe
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Benjamin Moore Paint; Buc Wheats Cereal; Interwoven Socks.)
  20. USSR Naval Force
  21. US-USSR Relations / Arms Race
  22. USSR / Military Maneuvers
  23. Poland
  24. Moscow / International Book Fair
  25. USSR / Espionage
  26. Food Stamp Fraud
  27. Duke University / Nixon
  28. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21 Realty; Moisturewear Makeup; Glidden Paint.)
  29. Antiabortion Convention
  30. Iowa / Separation of Church and State
  31. Top Item Recapped
  32. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 3, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Organized Labor
  3. Reagan / Problem Issues
  4. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Interwoven Socks.)
  5. Egypt / Mass Arrests
  6. South Africa
  7. South Africa-Angola Conflict / Reagan Administration
  8. Syria / Terrorism
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial: Buc Wheats; Riunite Wine.)
  11. Haitian Refugees
  12. Montana / Refugee Center
  13. All-Savers Certificates
  14. Economy / Auto Sales
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. (Commercial: Cycle Dog Food; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  17. Duke University / Nixon Library
  18. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  19. Teenage Murder
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 3, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Program
  3. Economy / Stock Market
  4. Defense Budget
  5. Budget Cuts
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Pain Formula; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  7. Egypt / Mass Arrests
  8. Syria / Bombing
  9. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Moisturewear Makeup; Federal Express.)
  12. Smoking
  13. All-Savers Certificates
  14. Food Stamp Fraud
  15. Duke University / Nixon
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Oil of Olay; Florida Orange Growers.)
  17. Haitian Refugees
  18. Little Rock / Schools
  19. California / Fruit Fly
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Pond's Cold Cream; Realty World.)
  21. Premature Baby / Follow-Up
  22. Pandas
  23. Good Night

September 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 4, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / Terrorism
  3. Egypt / Government Purge
  4. AWACS Sale / Israel / Cong.
  5. Saudi Arabia / King's Bus
  6. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Bayer Aspirin.)
  7. Defense Budget
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Ford Motor Company; Saran Wrap.)
  10. Special Assignment (Imprisoned Americans In Libya)
  11. Duke University / Nixon
  12. Brinkley Resignation
  13. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Interwoven Socks; Taylor's California Cellars Wine; French's Mustard; Dristan.)
  15. Air Traffic Controllers
  16. Australian Meat
  17. USSR / Military Maneuvers
  18. Poland
  19. Czechoslovakia / Mine Explosion
  20. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  21. Northern Ireland
  22. Atlanta Murders
  23. Haitian Refugees
  24. California / Earthquake
  25. Hurricane Emily
  26. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; J.C. Penney's Clothes; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  27. President's Office
  28. Swaziland / Diamond Jubilee
  29. Top Items Recapped
  30. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment
  3. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  4. Budget Cuts / School Lunches
  5. Welfare Recipients
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  8. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  9. Israel / Dig Controversy
  10. Lebanon / Terrorism
  11. Poland
  12. USSR / Military Exercises
  13. El Salvador
  14. South Africa / United Nations Vote
  15. (Commercial: J.C. Penney's Clothes; Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food.)
  16. California / Earthquake
  17. Duke University / Nixon
  18. Auto Companies / Joint Ventures
  19. California / Fruit Fly
  20. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. California / Police Brutality-Suicide Controversy
  22. Air Traffic Controllers
  23. Brinkley / Retirement
  24. (Commercial: Geritol; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  25. Atlanta Murders
  26. Wisconsin / Rocky The Raccoon
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 4, 1981
  1. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Unemployment
  2. Defense Spending
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Benjamin Moore Paints; Sanka Coffee.)
  5. California / Earthquake
  6. Air Traffic Controllers
  7. US-USSR Relations / Grain
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Extra Strength Bufferin; Oil of Olay; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  10. Lebanon / Terrorism
  11. Egypt / Crackdown
  12. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  13. Namibia / United Nations Debate
  14. Israel / Dig Controversy
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Interwoven Socks; Krylon Spray Paint; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  16. Haitian Refugees
  17. Saturn / Voyager II (Studio) Voyager II Reported Passing Another of Saturn's Moons Before Proceeding To Uranus; Details Given.
  18. Duke University / Nixon
  19. Brinkley / Retirement
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Amway Products; Metamucil Laxative.)
  21. Illinois / Trans. Rebellion
  22. Good Night

September 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 5, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Phil Jones (New York City)
  2. Poland / USSR Military Maneuvers
  3. (Commercial: Mazola Corn Oil; Borateem.)
  4. Iran
  5. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  6. Mideast / Habib
  7. Begin / United States Visit
  8. (Commercial: Paul Masson Wine; J.C. Penney's Clothing.)
  9. Defense Budget / O'Neill
  10. Nixon / Townhse. Sale
  11. (Commercial: Maalox; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  12. Fruit Fly / California and Florida
  13. England / Cycle Race
  14. School Enrollment
  15. Voyager II
  16. (Commercial: Genie Garage Door Opener; Dietac Appetite Suppressant.)
  17. Brady
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Poland / USSR Military Maneuvers
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nytol Sleep Aid; Saran Wrap.)
  4. Defense Budget
  5. Cong. Returns
  6. School Lunches
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Glidden Paints; Grecian Formula 16.)
  8. Antibiotics
  9. Cancer Studies
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Old Spice Cosmetics; Pepto-Bismol.)
  11. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  12. Iran
  13. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  14. Brady
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Paul Masson Wine; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  16. Connecticut / Gambling
  17. Good Night

September 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 6, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 6, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 6, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

September 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Labor Day
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; French's Mustard.)
  4. US-USSR Rel. / Nuclear Arms
  5. USSR Military Maneuvers
  6. Poland
  7. Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
  8. USS Kitty Hawk / Accident
  9. California / Fruit Fly
  10. Oklahoma / Refinery Explosion
  11. Texas / Flooding
  12. Hurricanes
  13. Stock Market Closed
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Truck; Buc Wheats Cereal; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  15. Newport / Murder Mystery
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; IBM Electric 75 Typewriter; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Florida Orange Growers.)
  18. Begin / United States Visit / US-Israel Relations
  19. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  20. Northern Ireland
  21. London / Anti-Khomeini Demonstration
  22. Iran
  23. Iranian Hostages
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Saran Wrap; Paul Masson Wines.)
  25. USSR Resort
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Labor Day
  3. Defense Spending
  4. (Commercial: Gas-X; Pollenex Pure Air 99 Air Cleaner/Deodorizer.)
  5. Poland / USSR Military Maneuvers
  6. Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
  7. London / Anti-Iran Demonstration
  8. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Elmer's Glue.)
  9. New Mexico / Nuclear Waste
  10. USS Kitty Hawk
  11. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Anacin.)
  12. Texas / Ticket Clinic
  13. England / Chemical Fire
  14. California / Marijuana
  15. Mount Saint Helens
  16. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  17. National Conference On Fitness and Aging
  18. Labor Day
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 7, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Labor Day
  3. Labor Movement
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Preparation H; Aqua Velva Aftershave.)
  5. USSR / Military Maneuvers
  6. Poland
  7. Northern Ireland
  8. Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
  9. Iran
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Elmer's Glue; Metamucil Laxative.)
  11. Special Segment (American Labor)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fantastik Cleaner; Black and Decker Workmate; Gas-X.)
  13. Government Fraud
  14. Attorney General
  15. Cong.
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Night of Olay; Dodge Truck; Paul Masson Wine.)
  17. Labor Day
  18. Good Night

September 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  5. USSR Military Maneuvers
  6. Poland
  7. South Africa-Angola Conflict / USSR
  8. USS Eisenhower
  9. Thunderbird Accident
  10. Tanker Accident
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation; Maalox Antacid.)
  13. Begin / Washington, DC Visit / AWACS Sale
  14. Special Assignment (PLO)
  15. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Copiers; American Florists Marketing Council; Ford Motor Company; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  17. Espionage / Cooke
  18. McDonnell Douglas / Pakistan Bribes
  19. Savings and Loan Merger
  20. Pan Am
  21. OPEC
  22. Northern Ireland
  23. Rome / Wedding
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; French's Mustard; Anacin; Sun Giant Almonds.)
  25. Wilkins / Death
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Begin / Washington, DC Visit
  4. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  5. California / Tanker Accident
  6. Retirement
  7. Genetic Research
  8. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Mazola Margarine.)
  11. CIA and Libya
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  14. Illegal Alien Children / Education
  15. Wilkins / Death
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 8, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Congress / Interest Rates
  4. O'Connor
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Wilkins / Death
  7. Pan Am
  8. Thunderbirds / Accident
  9. Genetic Research
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Cereal; Goodyear Services; Amway Products.)
  12. Poland
  13. AWACS Sale / Begin Arrival
  14. Espionage / Cooke
  15. Peoples Temple Trial
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Sharp Copiers; Di-Gel.)
  17. Special Segment (American Labor)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheats; Black and Decker Workmate; Super Poli-Grip.)
  19. Wind Farming
  20. Good Night

September 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. O'Connor Hearings
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Cannon NP120 Copier.)
  4. Reagan-Begin Meeting
  5. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  6. Spain / Picasso
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21 Realty; Taylor's California Cellars Wine; Night of Olay.)
  9. Florida / Near Miss / Controllers' Strike
  10. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  11. New York City / Blackout
  12. Jordan / Retirement
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Terminix Pest Control; K Mart; Genie Garage Door Opener.)
  14. Defense Budget
  15. Budget Cuts
  16. Special Assignment (PLO)
  17. Poland
  18. France / Banks Nationalized
  19. Wallace / Marriage
  20. Massachusetts and New Hampshire State Lotteries
  21. Sq. Root Day
  22. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation; Florida Orange Growers; Sharp Copiers.)
  24. Iowa / Bible Vote
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Defense Budget
  3. Reagan / Economy Advice
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Hoover Vaccuum Cleaner,)
  5. O'Connor
  6. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation.)
  7. Toyota Explosion / Trial
  8. Jordan
  9. Air Safety / Controllers' Strike
  10. Nuclear Power Plant / Diablo Canyon
  11. New York City / Blackout / Elec.
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Rust-Oleum Primer; Anacin.)
  14. Reagan-Begin Meeting
  15. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  16. France / Banks Nationalized
  17. Philadelphia / Teachers' Strike
  18. Picasso
  19. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Century 21 Realty.)
  20. New York / Prison System
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 9, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. O'Connor
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Terminix Pest Control.)
  4. Reagan-Begin Meeting
  5. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  6. Poland
  7. Spain / Picasso
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears' Clothing; Old Spice Cosmetics; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  9. New York City / Blackout
  10. New York City / Elec.
  11. Philadelphia / Teachers' Strike
  12. Jordan / Resignation
  13. Congress / Farm Loans
  14. Defense Budget
  15. Espionage / Cooke
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; Maxwell House Coffee; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  18. Special Segment (American Labor)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Elmer's Glue; Michelin Tires; Rolaids.)
  20. France / Bank Nationalization
  21. France / Male Majorettes
  22. Good Night

September 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Interest Rates
  3. Chevrolet / M.P.G.
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; French's Mustard.)
  5. Reagan-Begin Meeting
  6. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Rolaids; Rust-Oleum.)
  9. Cardinal Cody
  10. O'Connor
  11. Hurricane Gert
  12. World Trade Center Parachutist
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Interwoven Socks; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  15. Special Assignment (Colombian Baby Smuggling)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Service; The American Florists Marketing Council; Maalox Antacid.)
  17. Poland
  18. USSR Military Exercises
  19. England-France Summit
  20. Spain / Picasso
  21. Atlanta / Age Accounts
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Mazola Margarine.)
  5. O'Connor
  6. Crime
  7. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Old El Paso Products.)
  8. Reagan-Begin Meetings
  9. Poland
  10. USSR Military Maneuvers
  11. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  12. Cardinal Cody
  13. Cereal Companies Antitrust Suit
  14. Autos / M.P.G.
  15. New York City / Parachutist
  16. (Commercial: K Mart; American Florists Marketing Council)
  17. Marines / China
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 10, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pepto-Bismol; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Reagan-Begin Meeting
  5. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  6. Poland
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Du Pont Lucite Paint; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Cardinal Cody
  9. Salk Inst.
  10. New York City / Parachutist
  11. Autos / M.P.G.
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Sara Lee Products.)
  14. Crime
  15. O'Connor
  16. South Africa / Blizzard
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Pain Formula; Sharp Copiers; Di-Gel.)
  18. Illinois / Barroom
  19. Good Night

September 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Israel Relations
  3. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  4. Iran
  5. (Commercial: Conoco; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  6. O'Connor
  7. Research Center / Cruelty To Animals
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Sanka Coffee; Sharp Copiers.)
  10. US-USSR Rel. / Gas Warfare
  11. Poland
  12. USSR Military Exercises
  13. NATO Maneuvers
  14. Nuclear Plants / Diablo Canyon
  15. Chrysler Recall
  16. Economy / Prime
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: K Mart; Rolaids; Ford Autos and Trucks; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Elderly Swindle
  20. Wilkins / Funeral
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fantastik Cleaner; IBM Displaywriter; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  22. Football / Faust
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: K Mart; Terminix Pest Control.)
  6. O'Connor
  7. Governors' Conference / Watt
  8. Montana. / Endrin
  9. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  10. Elderly Swindle
  11. Espionage / Cooke
  12. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Conoco.)
  13. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  14. Haig / Europe Trip
  15. (Commercial: Interwoven Socks; Mazola Margarine.)
  16. Tennis
  17. Rubik's Cube
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 11, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Rel. / AWACS
  3. US-Israel Relations / AWACS
  4. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  6. Economy / National Debt
  7. Airlines / Fare Wars
  8. AT&T
  9. Elderly Swindling
  10. Military Pay Raise
  11. White House China
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Gas-X; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Saran Wrap.)
  14. Iran
  15. Poland
  16. USSR Naval Maneuvers
  17. NATO Maneuvers
  18. West Germany / Anti-US Sentiment
  19. Taiwan / United States Prof.
  20. Gene Splicing
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Interwoven Socks; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  22. Special Segment (Attica 10 Years Later)
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Benjamin Moore Paints; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  24. Wilkins / Funeral
  25. Good Night

September 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 12, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 12, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 12, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Defense Budget
  3. AWACS Sale / Haig
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont Lucite Paints; Dristan.)
  5. Poland
  6. Rugby / Springboks
  7. Jerusalem / Terrorism
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old El Paso Products; Black and Decker Workmate; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  9. Economy / Gold Standard
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Connecticut Gen. Insurance; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Cardinal Cody
  12. Watt
  13. Montana / Endrin
  14. Oregon / Rabbit Energy
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cycle Dog Food; Old Spice Cosmetics; Silhouette Romances.)
  16. Football / Northwestern
  17. Good Night

September 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay.)
  4. USSR / Biological Warfare
  5. Haig / Saudi Arabia / AWACS Sale
  6. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Geritol; Fantastik.)
  8. Cardinal Cody
  9. Loeb / Death
  10. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Silhouette Romances; Rust-Oleum; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  11. Sports / Tennis / Football / Boxing
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Connecticut General Insurance; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Montana / Indian Artists
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 13, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 13, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today

September 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 14, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Canon NP120 Copier.)
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  5. NATO Exercises
  6. Haig / European Tour
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maalox Antacid; IBM Displaywriter; TDK Cassette.)
  9. USSR / Biological Warfare
  10. USSR / Economy
  11. Poland
  12. Teachers' Strike
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Sharp Copiers; Moisturewear Makeup; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  15. California / Fruit Fly
  16. Special Assignment (Future Foods)
  17. (Commercial: Anacin; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation; Mazola Margarine.)
  18. England / Cabinet Shuffle
  19. England / Queen
  20. Egypt / Government Crackdown
  21. International Ind. Aid
  22. South Africa / United Nations
  23. Springbok Rugby Tour
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 14, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Rel. / AWACS
  4. Economy / Regan
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  7. USSR / Chemical Warfare
  8. Haig / Neutron Bomb
  9. MX Missile
  10. South Africa / United Nations
  11. England / Cabinet Shuffle
  12. England / Queen
  13. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  14. Poland
  15. USSR / Economy
  16. Work Incentive Program
  17. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Canon NP120 Copier.)
  18. Florida / Drug Smuggling
  19. (Commercial: Electrolux Vaccuum Cleaners; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  20. Auto Crash Tests
  21. North Pole / Sunken Ship
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 14, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Chemical Warfare
  3. Haig / Europe Trip
  4. USSR / Economy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Silhouette Romances; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  6. US-Saudi Arabia Rel. / AWACS
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. MX Missile
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  11. South Africa / United Nations Vote
  12. Springboks /Rugby
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Sharp Copiers; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Statue of Liberty
  15. Illinois / Workfare
  16. Auto Crash Tests
  17. Stockman
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Elmer's Glue; Anacin; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Cardinal Cody
  20. Good Night

September 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. West Germany / Terrorism
  3. USSR / Arms Freeze
  4. Egypt / USSR Diplomats
  5. Begin-Carter Meeting
  6. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  7. Cuba
  8. El Salvador-Cuba Relations
  9. O'Connor / Confirmation
  10. King
  11. Economy: Old Price
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  13. Budget Cuts
  14. Special Assignment (President and Wall Street)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; IBM Data Master; Brim Coffee; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  17. Nuclear Powers Plants / Diablo Canyon
  18. Alabama / Truck-Train Collision
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. Papal Encyclical
  21. Norway
  22. South Africa-Angola
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Connecticut Gen. Insurance; Roman Meal Bread.)
  24. Steam Locomotive
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. O'Connor
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. Economy / Prime
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  7. West Germany / Terrorism
  8. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  9. King
  10. Desegregation
  11. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Anacin.)
  12. Cuba
  13. Angola / USSR Role
  14. Egypt / Crackdown
  15. Begin-Carter Meeting
  16. US-Pakistan Rel.
  17. (Commercial: European Collagen Complex; Midas Products.)
  18. Papal Encyclical
  19. Vietnam Veterans / Suicide
  20. Nutrition
  21. Oregon / Settlement
  22. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  23. Rolling Stones
  24. Steam Locomotive
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 15, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Economy / Prime
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  5. West Germany / Terrorism
  6. Egypt / Crackdown
  7. Begin-Carter Meeting
  8. Begin-Haig Meeting / AWACS Sale
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fantastik Cleaner; Taster's Choice Coffee; Oil of Olay.)
  10. O'Connor
  11. Denton / Teenage Chastity Bill
  12. Goldwater
  13. Udall-Watt Rel. / Water Project
  14. King
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Sharp Copiers; Elmer's Glue.)
  17. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  18. Alabama / Truck-Train Collision
  19. Nutrition
  20. Space Shuttle
  21. Pope / Encyclical
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Geritol; IBM Data Master.)
  23. Steam Locomotive
  24. Good Night

September 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 16, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Interest Rates
  3. Economy / Industrial Production
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Buc Wheat Cereal.)
  5. Cuba-US Relations
  6. West Germany / Terrorism
  7. Denmark / Terrorism
  8. Spain / Terrorism
  9. Pope
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Copiers; Benjamin Moore Paints; Mazola Margarine.)
  12. Poland
  13. Egypt / Crackdown
  14. Vietnam / Chemical Warfare
  15. Special Assignment (Navy)
  16. Navy / Drugs
  17. Disalle / Death
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Emery Express; Bayer Aspirin; Roman Meal Bread; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  19. Oil Companies / Antitrust Suit
  20. Busing
  21. Chicago / Busing
  22. Endrin Poisoning
  23. New Mexico / Explosion
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. (Commercial: Rust-Oleum Primer; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; IBM Display Writer.)
  26. Leonard vs. Hearns
  27. Top Item Recapped
  28. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Interest Rates
  3. Oil Companies / Antitrust Suit
  4. Economy / Industrial Production
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  7. Military and Drugs
  8. Espionage / Cooke
  9. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  10. Cardinal Cody
  11. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; J.C. Penney.)
  12. CIA and Libya
  13. West Germany/ Terrorism
  14. Poland
  15. US-Cuba Relations
  16. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Elmer's Glue.)
  17. Nuclear Power Plant / Diablo Canyon
  18. Muellers / Siamese Twins
  19. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food.)
  20. Leonard vs. Hearns
  21. President's Doodles
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 16, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Interest Rates
  3. Economy / Industrial Production
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sharp Copiers; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Military Drug Abuse
  6. West Germany / Terrorism
  7. Mathias
  8. Espionage / Cooke
  9. Koop / Surgeon Gen.
  10. Busing
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Roman Meal Bread.)
  13. US-Saudi Arabia Rel. / AWACS
  14. England / Politics
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Moisturewear Makeup; Final Net Hair Spray; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  16. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  17. Maine / Drunk Driving
  18. Endrin
  19. Woodruff
  20. Ford
  21. Reagan / Government Mgt.
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; J.C. Penney; IBM Display Writer System; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  23. Ireland / Tales
  24. Good Night

September 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Michigan / Ford Library
  4. Postal Rate
  5. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  6. AWACS Sale
  7. Lebanon / Terrorism
  8. Egypt / Expulsion
  9. Economy / Housing
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Goodyear Service and Tires; Roman Meal Bread; J.C. Penney.)
  12. Military / Drug Abuse
  13. Warsaw Pact Maneuvers
  14. NATO Maneuvers
  15. Poland
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Data Master; Taylor's California Cellars Wine; Fantastik Cleaner; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  18. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  19. Special Assignment (Navy)
  20. FCC
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sharp Copiers; Emery Express; Ford Motor Company.)
  22. Boxing / Leonard-Hearns Match
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AWACS Sale
  3. (Commercial: Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. FBI / Fingerprints Checks
  6. Michigan / Ford Museum
  7. Economy / Housing / Income
  8. Postal Rates
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  11. Lebanon / Terrorism
  12. Egypt-USSR Rel. / Expulsions
  13. China, PR / Flooding
  14. (Commercial: Pollenex Pure Air 99 Air Cleaner/Deodorizer; IBM Data Master.)
  15. FCC
  16. Military / Drug-Abuse
  17. Heart Attacks and Strokes
  18. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; McCulloch Chain Saw.)
  19. France / Guillotine
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 17, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nature Valley Granola Bars; High Point Coffee.)
  4. AWACS Sale
  5. Lebanon / Terrorism
  6. Egypt-USSR Rel.
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benjamin Moore Paints; Preparation H; Elmer's Glue.)
  9. Military / Drug, Alcohol Abuse
  10. 1982 Autos
  11. Postal Rates
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Sharp Copiers; Roman Meal Bread.)
  14. Cancer Study
  15. FCC
  16. Maine / Drunk Driving
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Oil of Olay; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  18. Michigan / Ford Museum
  19. Colorado / Water Dispute
  20. Good Night

September 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Michigan / Ford Museum
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Clorets.)
  5. Poland
  6. Poland / Hijacking
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Terminix Pest Control; Ford Motor Company.)
  9. MIAs
  10. France / Death Penalty
  11. Egypt / Crackdown
  12. Benghazi Conference / Universitys.-Israel Relations
  13. Organization of American States / Sports Boycott
  14. Springbok Tour
  15. Cardinal Cody
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Brim Coffee; IBM Displaywriter; Silhouette Romances.)
  18. Special Assignment (Gold Standard)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Plymouth Reliant K; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation; Paul Masson Wines.)
  20. Japan / Quiz Show
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Budget Cuts
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  4. Economy / GNP
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paints; Taylor's California Cellars Wine.)
  7. Poland
  8. Warsaw Pact Maneuvers / Follow-Up
  9. Hijacking / Poland
  10. France / Death Penalty
  11. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Labor Movement and Reagan
  13. Cody
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; IBM Data Master.)
  15. MIAs
  16. North Carolina / Motorcycle Gangs
  17. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; J.C. Penney.)
  18. Gold Standard
  19. Little Rock, Arkansas / Re-Segregation
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 18, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Economy / GNP
  4. Budget Cuts / Agency Eliminations
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Preparation H; Michelin Tires,)
  6. Poland
  7. Hijacking / Poland
  8. Saudi Arabia /. United States .and PLO
  9. US-Saudi Arabia - Relations / AWACS
  10. MIAs
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Terminix Pest Control; American Express Travelers Cheques Amway Products.)
  12. Michigan / Ford Museum
  13. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  14. NBC News
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Silhouette Romances; Emery Air Express.)
  17. Cardinal Cody
  18. Bryce Canyon
  19. France / Death Penalty
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Workmate; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Paul Masson Wine.)
  21. Brinkley
  22. Good Night

September 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 19, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Solidarity Day
  3. (Commercial: Preparation H; Connecticut General Insurance.)
  4. Springboks
  5. Namibia
  6. South Africa-Angola Conflict / USSR
  7. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Elmer's Glue.)
  8. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  9. The Netherlands / Anti-Nuke Riot
  10. Maine / Nuclear Hotline
  11. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation.)
  12. North Carolina / Unemployment
  13. Brazil / Riverboat Accident
  14. United States / Franklin Conviction
  15. Seattle / Fishing Contest
  16. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  17. US-Cuba Relations
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Solidarity Day
  3. Education Budget
  4. Revenue Sharing
  5. Kentucky / Block Grants and Budget Cuts
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fantastik Cleaner; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Clorets; Anacin.)
  9. Namibia
  10. Springboks
  11. Angola / USSR
  12. Iran
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  14. Oil Lease Legis.
  15. United States / Franklin Conviction
  16. Weather
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Gas-X; Emery Express.)
  18. London / Tate Gallery
  19. Good Night

September 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Rolaids.)
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / Haig
  5. NATO Maneuvers / Terrorism
  6. Lebanon / Terrorism
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance; Oil of Olay; Sanka Coffee; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  8. Poland
  9. West Virginia / Hare Krishna
  10. Iran
  11. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Stains; Ben-Gay; Emery Express; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  12. Sports: Football / Golf / Horseracing
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Simon and Garfunkel Concert
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 20, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP120 Copier; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Poverty Report
  5. Budget Cuts
  6. Neh
  7. Hinckley
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Old Spice Cosmetics; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  9. Lebanon / Terrorism
  10. Israel / AWACS Sale
  11. El Salvador-US Relations
  12. Iran
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Elmer's Glue; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  15. The Netherlands / Anti-Nuke Protests
  16. Lyndon Johnson
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; IBM Data Master; FTD.)
  18. Simon and Garfunkel Concert
  19. Sports: Commemorative Stamps
  20. Good Night

September 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. O'Connor
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. Budget Cuts / Afdc
  6. Economy / Discount and Prime Rates
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Emery Express; Brim Coffee.)
  9. Iran Hostages / Compensation
  10. US-El Salvador Relations
  11. Schmidt
  12. USSR / Solidarity Protest
  13. Poland
  14. 1984 Olympics
  15. Namibia
  16. Haig / United Nations
  17. Nevada / Military Plane Crash
  18. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Silhouette Romances; Glidden Paints.)
  21. US-Saudi Arabia / AWACS
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac J2000 Auto; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  23. Memphis / The Peabody
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. O'Connor
  4. Economy / Prime
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Connecticut General Insurance Corp.; Bayer Aspirin.)
  7. Poland-USSR Rel.
  8. Haig / United Nations
  9. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  10. Iranian Hostages / Compensation
  11. US-El Salvador Relations / Duarte
  12. Springboks
  13. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
  14. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  15. Maine / Drunk Driving
  16. Harvard / Gas
  17. American Airlines
  18. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Oldsmobile Delta.)
  19. H.M.S. Edinburgh
  20. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Sentry Insurance.)
  21. Civility
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 21, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Haig / United Nations Address
  3. US-El Salvador Relations / Duarte
  4. Switzerland / Church Council / Namibia
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sharp Copiers; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  6. Iranian Hostages
  7. Iran
  8. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  9. Poland
  10. US-USSR Rel.
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Buc Wheats Cereal; Oil of Olay.)
  12. O'Connor
  13. Social Security
  14. Budget Cuts
  15. Economy / Prime
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Emery Express; Sentry Insurance; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  18. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  19. Bryce Canyon
  20. Dallas / Smelters
  21. Nevada / Military Crash
  22. Springboks
  23. Baseball
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Primatene Mist and Tablets; IBM Displaywriter.)
  25. England / The Thatchers
  26. Good Night

September 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 22, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel.
  3. Poland-USSR Rel.
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Turkey / Plane Crash
  7. West Berlin / Riots
  8. France / Train
  9. Economy: Gold Prices
  10. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Canon NP120 Copier; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  11. President's Speech / Budget Cuts
  12. Poll
  13. Springboks
  14. Economy
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; Preparation H; IBM Data Master; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  17. Special Assignment (FBI)
  18. Brinkley
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Sharp Copiers; Connecticut General Insurance Corp.)
  20. Football / Female Qtrback.
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations
  3. Poland-USSR Rel.
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  5. Defense Spending
  6. Food Stamps
  7. Reagan Address
  8. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Space Exploration / Sounds
  11. (Commercial: Conoco; Campbell's Soup.)
  12. Crime and The Elderly
  13. Springboks
  14. Kleindienst
  15. Espionage / Cooke
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Buc Wheats Cereal; Sentry Insurance.)
  18. England / Unemployment
  19. West Berlin / Squatters
  20. Wallenberg
  21. France / Train
  22. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  23. Dummar / Nightclub Act
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 22, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. US-Egypt Rel. / Afghanistan
  3. United Nations / Afghan Demonstration
  4. US-USSR Rel. / Gromyko
  5. US-Saudi Arabia / AWACS
  6. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Preparation H.)
  7. Reagan / Economy Speech
  8. Social Security
  9. Housing / General Motors
  10. Vice President House / Redecoration
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Dentu-Creme.)
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Springboks
  15. France / Train
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Silhouette Romances; Glidden Paint.)
  17. Special Segment (Britain's Jobless)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; General Motors Trucks; Sharp Copiers.)
  19. Paradogs
  20. Good Night

September 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations
  3. Arms Control
  4. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Speech / Budget Cuts
  6. Agent Orange
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Ford Motor Company; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  9. Egypt-US Relations / Afghanistan
  10. NATO Maneuvers
  11. Poland
  12. Honduras
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Sharp Copiers; Conoco; Sanka Coffee.)
  14. Utah / Franklin
  15. Special Assignment (FBI)
  16. Chief Dan George
  17. Economy: Gold Price
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Buc Wheats; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  19. West Germany / Squatters
  20. Mideast / Autonomy Talks
  21. France / For. Banks
  22. Auto Sales
  23. General Motors Corporation and Housing
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal; Geritol.)
  5. US-USSR Relations
  6. USSR Reconnaissance Craft
  7. US-Cuba Relations
  8. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  9. Espionage
  10. Intelligence Agents
  11. Utah / Franklin
  12. Abbott / Arrest
  13. Kleindienst
  14. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Sentry Insurance.)
  15. Honduras / Terrorism
  16. USSR / Handicapped
  17. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  18. Agent Orange
  19. Coyotes
  20. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finisher; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  21. White House Society
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 23, 1981
  1. Intro and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Reagan and Cong.
  4. Defense Budget
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sharp Copiers; General Motors Corporation Trucks.)
  6. Haig-Gromyko Meeting
  7. East-West Rel.
  8. Poland
  9. El Salvador / Senate Vote
  10. Honduras / Terrorism
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Anacin; Sentry Insurance.)
  12. Agent Orange
  13. Pan Am
  14. American Airlines Pass
  15. New Jersey / Midair Collision
  16. Kleindienst
  17. Space Shuttle
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Taster's Choice Coffee; Ford Motor Company.)
  20. Special Segment (Palestinian Autonomy)
  21. Nicholas Nickleby
  22. Good Night

September 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Economy Speech
  3. Budget Cuts / Veterans Administration
  4. England / United States Economy
  5. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  6. Paris / Terrorism
  7. Rome / Agca
  8. Poland
  9. US-USSR Relations
  10. Haig-Gromyko Meeting / Nuclear Weapons
  11. US-El Salvador Relations
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Roman Meal Bread; Cadillac.)
  14. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  15. US-Cuba Rel. / Radio Station
  16. Intelligence Agencies / Freedom of Information
  17. Nixon Tapes
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; General Motors Trucks; Glidden Paint; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  20. Abbott / Extradition
  21. Airline Industry
  22. Special Assignment (Airline Industry)
  23. VW
  24. Anacin
  25. (Commercial: Ford Mustang GT; Sara Lee; Emery Express.)
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Speech
  3. Economy / Inflation
  4. Economy / Income
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Sentry Insurance.)
  7. US-El Salvador Relations / Duarte
  8. US-Saudi Arabia Relations
  9. US- USSR Relations
  10. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Dog Foods; Preparation H.)
  11. Poland
  12. Paris / Terrorism
  13. Rome / Agca
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Nixon Tapes
  16. Veterans Administration
  17. (Commercial: Black and Decker Workmate; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  18. President and Television.
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 24, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Speech
  3. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  4. Veterans Administration
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Final Net Hair Spray; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  6. Paris / Terrorism
  7. Poland
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  9. Rome / Agca
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sharp Copiers; Black and Decker Workmate; Preparation H.)
  11. Nixon Tapes
  12. Intelligence Agencies / Freedom of Information Act
  13. 1984 Presidential Campaign
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Emery Express; Silhouette Romances; Campbell's Soup.)
  16. Economy / Consumer Price Index
  17. Boston / Rapist Physician
  18. Nuclear Power Plants
  19. Quaaludes
  20. Anacin
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Roman Meal Bread; IBM Electronic Typewriter.)
  22. Chicago / Sports
  23. Good Night

September 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Budget Cuts / Stock Market
  3. Energy Department
  4. Education Department
  5. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Pontiac.)
  6. O'Connor
  7. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  8. Springboks
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheats Cereal; Dr. Scholl's Air Pillo Insoles; Benjamin Moore Paint.)
  12. Mideast / USSR -Israel Relations
  13. Poland
  14. China, PR / Art
  15. Shroud of Turin
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Delta Oldsmobile 88; Sharp Copiers; Maytag; Aqua-Velva After Shave.)
  18. Montana. / Endrin Poisoning
  19. Stones Tour
  20. Kelly / Death
  21. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; High Point Coffee; Ford Motor Company.)
  22. Thatcher and Queen
  23. Sri Lanka / Elephants
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Pkg.
  3. School Lunches
  4. (COMMERCIAL: Dentu-Creme Denture Adhesive; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  5. O'Connor
  6. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  7. Indiana / Rugby Office
  8. Nader's Raiders
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  11. Montana / Endrin Poisoning
  12. (Commercial: Pollenex Pure Air 99 Air Cleaner/Deodorizer; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  13. US-Saudi Arabia Rel. / AWACS
  14. Poland
  15. Paris / Terrorism
  16. Israel-USSR Rel.
  17. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Campbell's Soup.)
  18. Rolling Stones
  19. Pink
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 25, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. O'Connor
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Benjamin Moore Paints; Sentry Insurance.)
  4. Reagan / Economy Speech
  5. Senate / Income Windfall
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Buc Wheats Cereal; Amway Products.)
  8. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  9. Poland
  10. Paris / Terrorism
  11. Yellow Rain / Chemical Warfare
  12. Israel-USSR Relations
  13. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Taster's Choice Coffee; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Montana / Endrin Poisoning
  16. Alabama / Spelling Bee
  17. Budget Cuts
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Glidden Paint; General Motors Trucks.)
  19. Rolling Stones
  20. Good Night

September 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 26, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for September 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. China, PR / Military Exercises
  4. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Black and Decker Workmate.)
  5. Reagan / Poli
  6. Weapons Programs
  7. Budget Cuts
  8. Campaign Schools
  9. Air Traffic Controllers
  10. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; IBM Data Master.)
  11. Rugby
  12. Denmark / Squatters
  13. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Anacin.)
  14. Cardinal Cody
  15. Peoples Temple / Layton Trial
  16. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finisher; Federal Express.)
  17. Baseball
  18. Fifth Ave. Mile
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Data Master; Anacin.)
  4. Poland
  5. Nuclear War / Poli
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Connecticut General Insurance; Gas-X; Canon NP120 Copier.)
  7. Weapons Decision / Economy Pkg.
  8. Welfare Cuts
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Emery Express; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  10. Peoples' Temple / Layton Trial
  11. Pauley Petroleum
  12. Housing
  13. Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Workmate; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter.)
  15. Voting Rights Act
  16. Good Night

September 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Connecticut Gen. Insurance.)
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations
  5. Poland
  6. Iran
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua Velva Aftershave; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; FTD; Renault 18I.)
  8. Hurricane Irene
  9. Florida / Flooding
  10. Demo. Cand. School
  11. Truman / Health
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; IBM Data Master.)
  13. Sports / Baseball / Football
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Conoco; Clorets; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Juggling
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 27, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for September 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. US-USSR Relations / Military Strength
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Budget Cuts
  7. Iowa / Demo. Campaign School
  8. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Glidden Paint.)
  9. Poland
  10. Iran
  11. (Commercial: Anacin; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; IBM Data Master.)
  12. Farm Recession
  13. Truman / Health
  14. Montgomery / Death
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash; FTD; Pontiac.)
  16. USSR
  17. Good Night

September 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 28, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England) ; Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois) ; Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. International Economy
  3. Econ / Prime
  4. Economy / Trade Deficit
  5. (Commercial: Conoco; McCulloch Chain Saw.)
  6. Hinckley
  7. Crime
  8. Espionage / Helmich
  9. Utah / Franklin Sentence
  10. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sambo's Restaurants; Ford Trucks; IBM Displaywriter.)
  13. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  14. Poland
  15. Hungary
  16. US-USSR Relations / Poland
  17. Haig-Gromyko
  18. Canada
  19. Economy / Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Regal; Tums; Whirlpool Refrigerator; Oil of Olay.)
  21. Lebanon / Terrorism
  22. Iraq-Iran War
  23. Olympics / Drugs
  24. Special Assignment (Outpatient Surgery)
  25. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Gas Association; Sanka Coffee; Pontiac.)
  26. Republican Party / Public Relations
  27. Top Item Recapped
  28. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / International Market
  3. Economy / Trade Deficit
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Canon NP120 Copier.)
  5. Crime
  6. Reagan / Poll
  7. (Commercial: Anacin; Connecticut General Insurance Company.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Haig-Gromyko Meeting
  9. Haig-Allen / AWACS Sale
  10. Iran
  11. (Commercial: General Motors; IBM Data Master.)
  12. Hinckley
  13. Utah / Franklin Sentencing
  14. Espionage / Helmich
  15. West Germany / Espionage
  16. (Commercial: McCulloch Chain Saws; Spray `N Wash.)
  17. Republicans / Public Relations
  18. California / Senate Race
  19. Massachusetts / Ford and Lincoln Autos
  20. Living Alone
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 28, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Stock Market
  3. Economy / Prime
  4. Economy / Trade Deficit
  5. Saudi Arabia / Oil Prices
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin; Goodyear Service.)
  7. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  8. MX Missile
  9. Poland
  10. Haig-Gromyko Meeting
  11. Canadian Constitution
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Workmate; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Sentry Insurance.)
  13. Crime / Reagan
  14. Hinckley
  15. Espionage / Helmich
  16. Franklin / Sentencing
  17. Cardinal Cody
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Brim Coffee; General Motors Trucks.)
  20. Special Segment (The New Sweatshops)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; General Tires and Service.)
  22. USSR Flights
  23. Good Night

September 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 29, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Def. Systems
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. Economy / Stock Market
  5. Reagan / Third World
  6. National Debt
  7. President / News Conference
  8. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Buick; Roman Meal Bread; Connecticut Gen. Insurance.)
  10. Hinckley
  11. Special Assignment (Kid Crime)
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: IBM Displaywriter; Geritol; Cadillac; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  14. Haig-Gromyko
  15. Poland
  16. India / Hijacking
  17. Soccer
  18. (Commercial: Sambo's Restaurants; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  19. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  20. Computerized Monastery
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. MX Missile
  3. Pentagon Ret. / USSR Military Power
  4. Arms Negotiations
  5. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  6. International Stock Market
  7. Tax Cut
  8. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; General Tires and Service.)
  9. Hinckley
  10. Proxmire
  11. (Commercial: Buick Park Avenue Electra; Sambo's Restaurants.)
  12. Poland
  13. India / Hijacking
  14. Libya / CIA Agents
  15. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; Playtex 18 Hour Bras and Girdles.)
  16. Haitian Refugees
  17. American Medical Association / Tobacco Stks.
  18. President Gifts
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 29, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. MX Missile System
  3. Reagan / Press Conference
  4. Reagan / Third World Dvt.
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Breads; Amway Products.)
  6. Poland
  7. Pentagon Ret. / USSR Military Strength
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Negotiations
  9. West Europe / Anti-US / Nuclear Sentiment
  10. USSR -W. Europe Relations
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Sentry Insurance )
  12. International Stock Market
  13. Budget Cuts
  14. American Medical Association / Tobacco Stock
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Federal Express; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  17. National Debt
  18. Haitian Refugees
  19. College Expenses
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Cadillac.)
  21. President Gifts
  22. Good Night

September 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for September 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Cadillac.)
  4. MX Missile
  5. NATO and Reagan
  6. China, PR / Taiwan Issue
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP120 Copier; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Roman Meal Bread.)
  9. Economy / Indicators
  10. Economy / Housing
  11. Postage Rate
  12. Florida / Haitian Refugees
  13. Nicaragua
  14. US-Egypt Rel. / Libya
  15. Pakistan / Hijacking
  16. Iran / Plane Crash
  17. 1988 Olympics
  18. World Chess Championship
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; General Motors; Oil of Olay; FTD.)
  21. Special Assignment (Kid Crime)
  22. Presley's Dr.
  23. Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Elextronic 75 Typewriter; Buick Regal; Pepto-Bismol.)
  25. Look-Alike Drugs
  26. Heart Med.
  27. Community Services Agency
  28. Top Item Recapped
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for September 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Plans
  3. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  4. Indiana / Budget Cuts
  5. Social Security
  6. Economy / Indicators
  7. France / Budget
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: IBM Data Master; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  10. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  11. Reagan / News Conference
  12. USSR / Military Strength
  13. China, PR / Taiwan Issue
  14. (Commercial: Geritol; Zenith System 3 Television.)
  15. Postage Rate
  16. Pakistan / Nuclear Capability
  17. Plutonium
  18. 1988 Olympics
  19. (Commercial: Wang Laboratories; Conoco.)
  20. Look-Alike Drugs
  21. Bulletproof Clothing
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for September 30, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Gen. Tires.)
  4. Strategic Weapons
  5. Nuclear Power Plants / Diablo Canyon
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; IBM Data Master.)
  8. China, PR / Taiwan Issue
  9. 1988 Olympics
  10. Canada / Polish Immigrants
  11. Nuclear Disarmament / Labour Party
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Federal Express; Sanka Coffee; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  13. Reagan Economy Plan
  14. Economy / Indicators
  15. Postage Rates
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Campbell's Soup; Buick Regal.)
  17. World Chess Championship
  18. Good Night

Specials

• September 03, 1981 - CBS Special - Murder Teenage Style [21:00:50 - 21:58:00]
• September 08, 1981 - CBS Special - Roy Wilkins: The Man and The Movement [23:00:00 - 23:28:20]
• September 09, 1981 - NBC Special - America: Black and White [20:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• September 11, 1981 - ABC Special - The Gene Merchants [21:00:00 - 21:58:40]
• September 24, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Economy Speech (Introduction) [20:00:00 - 20:00:50]
• September 24, 1981 - ABC Special - Reagan Economy Speech (Analysis) [20:27:30 - 20:29:00]
• September 24, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:59:40 - 23:29:30]
• September 24, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Address (Introduction) [20:00:10 - 20:00:50]
• September 24, 1981 - CBS Special - Reagan Address (Analysis) [20:27:30 - 20:32:10]
• September 24, 1981 - NBC Special - Ronald Reagan Address [20:00:00 - 20:32:00]
• September 27, 1981 - CBS Special - 60 Minutes [18:23:00 - 19:23:00]
• September 30, 1981 - CBS Special - Showdown Over AWACS [23:00:00 - 23:35:30]

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