March 1982 Broadcast Index

Evening News

March 1, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 1, 1982
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Index
  3. Teamsters
  4. UAW-Ford Contract
  5. Economy / Home Loans
  6. (Commercial: Clorets; Taylors California Cellars Light Wine.)
  7. Air Florida Crash / Follow-Up
  8. Supreme Court / Generic Drugs
  9. Atlanta Murders
  10. Buono Murder Trial
  11. New York City / Terrorism
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Buick Skyhawk; Michelin Tires.)
  14. El Salvador / Pope
  15. Jaruzelski / Moscow Visit
  16. USSR / Space Exploration
  17. Greece-Turkey / Cyprus
  18. Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire
  19. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  20. Economy: Gold Price
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Motors; Silhouette Romances; Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Pepto-Bismol.)
  22. New Federalism
  23. Special Assignment (Defense Spending)
  24. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; FTD Florists; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 1, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Index
  3. Economy / Student Loans
  4. Reagan
  5. Ford-UAW Contract
  6. Teamsters
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: IBM Office System.)
  9. Chemical Waste
  10. Air Florida Crash / Follow-Up
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Light Wine; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  12. US-China, PR Relations
  13. Jaruzelski / Moscow Trip
  14. USSR / Space Exploration
  15. M-1 Tank and Arms Build-Up
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Refrigerator; Pepsodent.)
  17. El Salvador
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Silhouette Romances; Gallo Wine.)
  19. Atlanta Murders
  20. Getty Museum
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 1, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Jaruzelski / Moscow Trip
  3. Poland
  4. US-China, PR Relations
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Hartford Insurance; Pepsodent Toothpaste.)
  6. Economy / Index
  7. Teamsters
  8. UAW-Ford Agreement
  9. College Loans
  10. Social Security
  11. Natural Gas Deregulation
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Sharp Sf750 Copier; Silhouette Romances.)
  13. Air Florida Crash / Follow-Up
  14. Atlanta Murders
  15. Packwood
  16. Watt / Parties
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Gallo Wine.)
  19. El Salvador
  20. Spain / Poisoned Cooking Oil
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex 18 Hour Bra; Allstate Insurance; Geritol.)
  22. North Dakota / Free Land Follow-Up
  23. Good Night

March 2, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 2, 1982
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Savin Copiers.)
  4. Reagan / West Trip
  5. Defense Budget
  6. Special Assignment (Defense Spending)
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Wine; Roman Meal Bread; Clorets.)
  9. Supreme Court / Book Ban
  10. Anti-Busing Legis.
  11. IBM
  12. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  13. World Airways Crash / Follow-Up
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; Pepto-Bismol; Andersen Windows.)
  15. Poland
  16. Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire
  17. Israel / Begin Government
  18. England / Oil
  19. Oil Glut
  20. Economy / Home Sales
  21. Airline Industry
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP400F Copier; Taster's Choice Coffee; Lea and Perrins Steak and Worcestershire Sauce.)
  24. Vermont / Nuclear Vote
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 2, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Trip
  3. Volcker
  4. Airline Industry
  5. Oil Glut
  6. Economy / New Home Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance; Kitchen Aid Dishwasher.)
  9. El Salvador
  10. Poland-USSR Rel.
  11. Moscow / United States Embassy
  12. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / Arms Sales
  13. United Nations / Priest and Smuggling
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Autos; Spray `N Wash.)
  15. IBM
  16. Packwood
  17. Busing Legis.
  18. Social Security
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mita Copier; Emery.)
  20. Supreme Court / Book Banning
  21. Nuclear Power
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Cadillac Seville.)
  23. Cloud
  24. Auto Industry / Robots
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 2, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / West Trip
  3. Budget
  4. Volcker
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Office Systems.)
  6. Busing Vote
  7. Bell
  8. Supreme Court / Book Ban
  9. IBM
  10. Frank
  11. Pettit
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Buick Skyhawk; Neo-Synephrine; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  14. Stevens
  15. El Salvador
  16. Poland-USSR Relations
  17. Jesuits
  18. Iran
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Roman Meal Bread; Florida Orange Growers.)
  20. Vermont / Nuclear Weapons
  21. Robot Convention
  22. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; GTE; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  24. 61-Year-Old Police Officer
  25. Good Night

March 3, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 3, 1982
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; 7-Up.)
  4. El Salvador
  5. Mitterrand / Israel Visit
  6. Mideast / Sinai
  7. Libya
  8. Auto Sales
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skyhawk; Regina Electrikbroom; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  11. Space / USSR Weapons
  12. Supreme Court / Head Shops
  13. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM; Reunite Wine; Sears Auto Products.)
  15. Poland
  16. South Africa / Politics / Sports
  17. Monoclonal Antibodies
  18. Flu Treatment
  19. Economy: Gold Price
  20. (Commercial: Cadillac Cimarron; FTD Florists; Sentry Insurance.)
  21. Reagan / West Trip / Budget
  22. Tennessee / World's Fair / Housing
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 3, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Budget
  3. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: GTE; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. Israel / Mitterrand Visit
  7. Israel / Sinai Withdrawal
  8. France / Drs. Strike
  9. Peru / Prison Assault
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skyhawk; Gallo Wine.)
  11. Supreme Court / Head Shops
  12. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  13. Nuclear War
  14. Nuclear Power Plants
  15. Nuclear Power Plants / Simulated Accident
  16. OPEC
  17. Savings and Loan
  18. Auto Sales
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Sears Hardware.)
  20. Poland
  21. Chicago / Polovchak / Follow-Up
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Autos; 7-Up.)
  23. Peking Duck
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 3, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Latin American
  3. El Salvador
  4. Vermont / Nuclear Arms
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Honda; FTD Florists.)
  6. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  7. Defense Budget
  8. Supreme Court / Head Shops
  9. Toxic Shock Cases
  10. Nancy Kissinger
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: 7-Up; Roman Meal Bread; Spray `N Wash.)
  13. Israel / Sinai Withdrawal
  14. Mitterrand / Israel Visit
  15. Poland
  16. Space / USSR Weapons
  17. Reagan / Budget
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item: PIP Printers; Oil of Olay; 3M Copiers.)
  19. Auto Sales
  20. Special Segment (Labor's New Look)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Renault Le Car; Dentrol.)
  22. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  23. California / Koalas
  24. Good Night

March 4, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 4, 1982
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Williams / Expulsion Hearings
  3. El Salvador (Studio) Secretary State Alexander Haig Noted Continuing to Insist That Outside Forces Are Involved In El Salvador.
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; GTE.)
  5. Economy / Volcker
  6. Budget
  7. Israel / Mitterrand Visit
  8. Israel / Sinai Evacuation
  9. Iran / Art Treasures
  10. Gold
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; 7-Up; Ford; Kitchen Aid Dishwashers.)
  13. Weather
  14. Low Power Television
  15. NBC / Boycott
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Collegetown Clothes; American Gas Association; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  18. Joint Chiefs of Staff
  19. Poland
  20. USSR / Brezhnev
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Buick Skyhawk; Promise Toothpaste.)
  22. China, PR / Army
  23. China, PR / Hangover Pill
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 4, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Israel / Mitterrand, Begin
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Seville; Product 19 Cereal.)
  5. Weather
  6. Contraceptives
  7. Cigarettes Warning
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; 7-Up.)
  10. Williams / Expulsion Hearings
  11. Joint Chiefs of Staff
  12. OPEC
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United Airlines; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  14. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) / Nuclear Plant Closings
  15. California / General Motors Plant
  16. Unemployment
  17. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Brim Coffee.)
  18. Valenzuela
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 4, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Williams / Expulsion Hearings
  3. Air Florida Crash / Follow-Up
  4. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  5. Israel / Mitterrand Visit
  6. Chief of Staff
  7. El Salvador
  8. Ocean Rig
  9. Cloud
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oil of Olay; Purolator Couriers; 7-Up.)
  11. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; High Point Coffee.)
  14. Special Segment (Surviving Nuclear War)
  15. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Roman Meal Bread; Buick Century.)
  16. Gold Prices
  17. Economy / Rock Island Railroad
  18. Television Boycott
  19. Pearl Harbor
  20. Good Night

March 5, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 5, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Belushi / Death
  3. Economy / Unemployment
  4. Economy / Mortgages
  5. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Guatemala
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Varco-Pruden Buildings; Sharp Sf750 Copier; Pepto-Bismol.)
  10. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andersen Doors and Windows; Final Net Hair Spray; Cadillac Seville.)
  13. Carlos / Terrorist Threat
  14. Poland
  15. China, PR / Pol. Internees
  16. Status Ret. (Nuclear Arms Race)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Quality Inn; Oil of Olay.)
  18. Mount Saint Helens
  19. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 5, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Unemployment
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Autos; Dristan.)
  5. Carlos / Terrorism
  6. USSR / Power Struggle
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Sharp Sf750 Copier; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  9. Belushi / Death
  10. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Motors; Shell.)
  12. Guatemala
  13. El Salvador
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ryder Trucks; Product 19 Cereal.)
  15. Venus
  16. Cong. Page
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 5, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Unemployment
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bufferin; Nabisco Cream of Wheat.)
  4. Belushi / Death
  5. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  6. California / Bank Hostages
  7. Watt Hearings
  8. Venus
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Products; Renault Le Car; Riopan Plus.)
  10. El Salvador
  11. Begin
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: IBM Office Systems; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  14. Iran
  15. Poland
  16. Carlos / Terrorism
  17. M-1 Tank
  18. Gingrich-Baker Rel.
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Product 19 Cereal; Gallo Wine; Sentry Insurance.)
  20. Duck Dispute
  21. Good Night

March 6, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 6, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 6, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Guatemala
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Bell System.)
  5. Houston / Hotel Fire
  6. Miami / Weather
  7. Belushi
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hilton Hotel; 3M Copiers.)
  9. Poland
  10. Egypt / Assassins
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  12. Boat Fees
  13. Case
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchen Aid Dishwasher; Canon NP400 Copier.)
  15. Vietnam War Orphan
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 6, 1982
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Guatemala
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Oldsmobile Autos.)
  5. Houston / Hotel Fire
  6. Belushi
  7. Drinking Water
  8. Case / Death
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Freedent Chewing Gum; General Motors Trucks.)
  10. Budget
  11. North Carolina / Budget
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Norelco Clean Air Machine; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  13. Poland
  14. Egypt / Assassins
  15. Cloud Spotting
  16. (Commercial: National Retail Hardware Association; Riopan Plus; Honda Accord.)
  17. El Salvador
  18. Good Night

March 7, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 7, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Guatemala
  4. NATO / Caribbean Exercise
  5. Bermuda / Oil Tanker
  6. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. Israel-Lebanon
  8. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Michelin Tires; Kitchenaid Dishwasher.)
  9. Budget
  10. Poll
  11. Reagan / Vacation
  12. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance; Stanley Fitness Center; Ben-Gay; Shell.)
  13. Sports / Basketball / Boxing / Tennis
  14. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Whirlpool Refrigerator; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Jefferson Biography
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 7, 1982
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Guatemala
  3. El Salvador
  4. Iranian Exiles
  5. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; True Temper Products and Allegheny International)
  6. Reagan / Vacation
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Ex-Lax.)
  8. Oil Tanker Explosion
  9. CMCHS
  10. Frank Lynching
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Karastan Carpeting; Csx Corp.)
  12. Avanti
  13. Baseball
  14. Rand / Death
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; National Retail Hardware Association; Dentrol Denture Adhesive.)
  16. Moscow Night Life
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 7, 1982
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Mexico
  3. El Salvador / Human Rights
  4. Guatemala Elections
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Goodyear Services.)
  6. Budget
  7. United States News / Government Air Expenses
  8. Trade Problems
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Purolator Delivery Service; Dr. Scholl's Insoles.)
  10. Savings and Loan Assns.
  11. Possibility of Depression
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; All American Workshop; Freedent Chewing Gum; Mazda.)
  13. Kadhafi Interview
  14. Israel
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance Company; Bendix; Clorets.)
  16. Colored Golf Balls
  17. Good Night

March 8, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 8, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Guatemala
  4. (Commercial: Buick; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  5. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  6. Afghanistan
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Gallo Wine; Kitchenaid Dishwashers.)
  9. Government Furloughs
  10. Economy / Prime
  11. Utility Rates
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; GTE; Du Pont; Taster's Choice Coffee; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  14. Italy / Terrorists Trial
  15. England / Reagan
  16. International Women's Day
  17. Cloud
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid; The Hartford; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  20. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 8, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Guatemala
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Ryder Rental Trucks.)
  5. Power Rates Protests
  6. Norad
  7. Economy / Prime
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Office Systems.)
  9. Poland
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  12. England / Reagan
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: National Retail Hardware Association; Curtis Mathes Television.)
  15. El Salvador / Commentary
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Quickprint of America, Incorporated; Inglenook Wine.)
  17. 1979 Greensboro, North Carolina, Rally
  18. Adoptions
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 8, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Guatemala
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; The Hartford; Honda Accord.)
  5. Italy / Dozier Terrorists
  6. Kadhafi / Austria Trip
  7. OPEC
  8. Afghanistan
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecologizer Ca90 Air Cleaner; Brim Coffee; Clorets.)
  10. Wall Street
  11. Economy / Prime
  12. Farm Prices
  13. Oil Rig Disaster
  14. Reagan / Budget
  15. Reagan Letter
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Old Spice Cosmetics; Freedent.)
  18. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  19. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  20. Frank Lynching
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Norelco Clean Air Machine; Volkswagen.)
  22. Video Games
  23. Good Night

March 9, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 9, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / El Salvador
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Free N' Soft.)
  5. Budget
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Roman Meal Bread; Shell; Riunite Wine.)
  8. Japan-US Trade Talks
  9. England / Budget
  10. South Africa
  11. Gold
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Beautyrest Mattress; Ryder Truck Rental; Bufferin; Lea and Perrins Steak Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce.)
  14. Mideast / Habib
  15. Poland
  16. Ireland
  17. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  18. Oil Rig Sinking
  19. Philadelphia / Chemical Plant Explosion
  20. Belushi Funeral
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Office Systems; Riopan Plus.)
  22. End of World
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 9, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua
  3. El Salvador
  4. Guatemala
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wang Laboratories; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  6. Budget
  7. Gasoline Tax
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Buick Skyhawk; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  10. Oil Rig
  11. Philadelphia / Chemical Fire
  12. Chemical Pollution
  13. Ireland
  14. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepsodent Toothpaste; Gallo Wine.)
  16. Lincocin
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United Airlines; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  18. Belushi Funeral
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 9, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget
  3. Gasoline Tax
  4. Reagan / Budget, Democrats
  5. Government Furlough
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pepsodent Toothpaste; Gallo Wine.)
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Guatemala
  9. El Salvador
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Buick Skyhawk; Roman Meal Bread.)
  12. Winter Flying
  13. US-Japan Trade Relations
  14. China, PR / Purge
  15. Planets
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex 18 Hour Bra; Bufferin; Promise Toothpaste.)
  17. Belushi Funeral
  18. Bendix-RCA Rel.
  19. Larger Cars
  20. Senate Dining Room
  21. Reagan / Caribbean Trip
  22. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Regina Electrikbroom; Metamucil Laxative.)
  23. Gareage Power
  24. Good Night

March 10, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 10, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Operations / El Salvador
  3. Guatemala
  4. (Commercial: Comtrex Cold Med.; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  5. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  6. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  7. Miami / Cocaine
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Ace Hardware.)
  10. Abortion Vote
  11. US-Libya Rel.
  12. Kadhafi / Austria Visit
  13. Poland
  14. London / Crime Ret.
  15. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Canon NP400F Copier; Dietac Appetite Suppressant; Spray `N Wash; Buick Century.)
  18. Nuclear-Freeze Movement
  19. Special Assignment (Vanishing Forests)
  20. (Commercial: Emery; Roman Meal Bread; Gallo Wine.)
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 10, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / CIA Operations / El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Michelin Tires.)
  4. US-Libya Rel.
  5. Kadhafi / Austria Visit
  6. Nuclear Arms Freeze
  7. Abortion
  8. General Motors Corporation / 1982 Recall
  9. Economy / Retail Sales
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  11. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  12. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Inglenook Wine.)
  15. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  16. Rivlin / College Aid
  17. Commentary (Federal Spending)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme; Hoover Vacuum Cleaner.)
  19. Doomsday Party / Planets In Line
  20. California Politics / Brown, Hayakawa
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 10, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Nicaragua / CIA Operations
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  5. Abortion
  6. College Aid
  7. Nuclear Arms Freeze
  8. Afghanistan Day
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac 6000; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  10. Senate Williams / Expulsion
  11. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  12. Cancer Research
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Roman Meal Bread; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  15. US-Libya Relations
  16. Kadhafi / Austria Visit
  17. Dozier
  18. Space / Doomsday
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Office Systems; Aspercreme.)
  20. Evansville Basketball Team
  21. Good Night

March 11, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 11, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Williams Resignation
  3. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  4. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Deathtrap Movie.)
  5. Budget
  6. Airlines / Dirty Tricks
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Silhouette Romances; FTD Florists.)
  9. Nicaragua / United States Operations
  10. El Salvador
  11. Mexico / Carlos
  12. Kadhafi / Austria Visit
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items Quality Inns; American Gas Assn; Buick Regal; Collegetown.)
  15. England / Reagan
  16. England / Pope's Visit
  17. Special Assignment (Vanishing Forests)
  18. Belushi Memorial
  19. (Commercial: Csx Corp.; Sears; Lea and Perrins Steak Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce.)
  20. M-1 Tank
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 11, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Williams Resignation
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotylenol; Deathtrap Movie.)
  4. Guatemala
  5. El Salvador
  6. England-US Relations / Trident II
  7. France / Wine
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Kitchen- Aid Dishwashers.)
  9. Belushi Memorial
  10. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  11. Reaganomics / Bus. Expansion
  12. Economy / Bank Collapse
  13. Marathon / US Steel Takeover
  14. General Motors-UAW Talks
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  17. El Salvador
  18. Poland
  19. News Broadcast
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Quaker State Motor Oil; Gallo Wine.)
  21. Florida / Working Elderly
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 11, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Williams Resignation
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; "Deathtrap" Movie.)
  4. Nicaragua
  5. Guatemala
  6. US-Nicaragua Relations
  7. El Salvador
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; Florida Orange Growers; Roman Meal Bread.)
  9. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  10. Belushi Memorial Services
  11. Constitutional Convention
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: PIP Printers; GTE; Gallo Wine.)
  14. Poland
  15. Giscard D'Estaing
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecologizer California 90 Air Treatment System; Metamucil; Michelin Tires.)
  17. General Motors-UAW Talks
  18. Bus. Expansion
  19. Oregon / Guru
  20. Good Night

March 12, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 12, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador / Colombia
  3. Mitterrand / United States Visit
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Ford.)
  5. Wyeth Lab. / Infant Formula
  6. Economy / Producer Prices
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: The Travelers Insurance; Gallo Wine.)
  9. California / Freeway Murders
  10. Boston / Murder
  11. Rhode Island / Von Bulow
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Buick Skyhawk; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Anacin.)
  14. Japan / Economy
  15. Kadhafi / Austria Visit
  16. Poland
  17. Status Report (Poland)
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Inglenook Wine; Free N' Soft; Hoover Vacuums.)
  20. French Wine Growers
  21. Sinai / Stolen Cars
  22. Top Item Recapped: "This Week" Previewed
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 12, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Textile Ind.
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Amway Products.)
  5. Budget
  6. New Federalism
  7. Mitterrand / Washington, DC Visit
  8. El Salvador
  9. Cuba / Drugs and Arms
  10. El Salvador
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac 6000; FTD Florists.)
  12. Poland
  13. Japan / Economy
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Csx Corp.; Independent Insurance Agents of America.)
  15. California / Freeway Murders
  16. Mount Saint Helens
  17. New York City / Bank Robbery and Gimmick
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; United Airlines.)
  19. Soap Operas
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 12, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  3. Budget
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Csx Corp.; Preparation H.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Central America / Covert United States Actions
  7. El Salvador
  8. Cuba / Narcotics and Arms
  9. Lopez Portillo
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; Volkswagen; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  11. Mitterrand / United States Visit
  12. Kadhafi / Austria Visit
  13. Wyeth Lab. / Infant Formula'
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: IBM Office Systems; Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  16. California / Senate Race
  17. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  18. New York City / Robbery and Gimmick
  19. Nuclear Power Plants
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Aspercreme; Allstate Insurance.)
  21. California / 6 Generations
  22. Good Night

March 13, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 13, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 13, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 13, 1982
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. United States / Central American Policy
  3. El Salvador / West German Protest
  4. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Gallo Wine.)
  5. Reagan / Economy Policy
  6. Defense Budget
  7. Limited Nuclear War
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Goodyear; Pepto-Bismol.)
  9. Republican Tidewater Conference
  10. Budget
  11. (Commercial: GMC Trucks; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Karastan Carpets.)
  12. Plane Collision
  13. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  14. England / Masquerade
  15. China, PR
  16. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Paul Masson Light Wine; Oldsmobile.)
  17. Milwaukee / Police Chief
  18. Good Night

March 14, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 14, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Haig / El Salvador
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Pontiac 6000.)
  4. Budget
  5. Tidewater Conference
  6. Navy
  7. Mubarak / Israel Trip
  8. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Oil of Olay; Sanka Coffee; Visine.)
  9. New York / Train-Car Collision
  10. Special Assignment (Teenage ,Suicide)
  11. (Commercial: Dristan; Aqua Velva After Shave; Hilton; Whirlpool Appliances and Service.)
  12. Sports / Basketball / Tennis / Horse Racing
  13. (Commercial: Stanley Fitness Center; Paul Masson Light Wine; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Rattlesnakes
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 14, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 14, 1982
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Mubarak / Israel Visit
  3. Haig-Castaneda Meeting
  4. Guatemala
  5. El Salvador
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda Truck; Paul Masson Light Wines.)
  7. Reagan / South Trip
  8. Weather
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visine; Geritol; Anacin.)
  10. Eastern Bloc Sanctions
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda; 3M Copiers; Michelin Tires.)
  12. Civil Rights
  13. Von Bulow Trial
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International; Bell System.)
  15. Michigan / Unemployment
  16. Good Night

March 15, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 15, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. United States / Nicaragua
  3. El Salvador
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Buick Century; Efferdent Cleanser.)
  6. Reagan / Trip South
  7. Agent Identity Bill
  8. Italy / Dozier Kidnappers
  9. Poland / Walesa
  10. Poland / Sanctions
  11. Mideast
  12. Israel / Bush
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua-Velva; MasterCard.)
  15. Floods / Midwest
  16. Corona Retrial
  17. Von Bulow Trial
  18. Economy
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Copiers; Free N' Soft; Taylor California Cellars Wine; The Hartford.)
  20. Special Assignment (Cuban Immigrants / Crime)
  21. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Andersen Windows; Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.)
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 15, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Budget
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Free N' Soft; Inglenook Wine.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Central America / Mexico
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Italy / Red Brigades
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  10. Floods / Midwest
  11. Defense Budget / Helicopter
  12. Quaaludes
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Office Systems.)
  14. Central America / Commentary
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford; Gallo Wine.)
  16. California / Demo. Conference
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 15, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / South Trip
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Hartford Insurance; Gallo Wine.)
  4. Haig / Central America
  5. El Salvador
  6. Italy / Dozier Trial
  7. Israel / Mubarak Visit
  8. Israel-S. Lebanon Conflict
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; GTE; Fixodent; Dristan.)
  10. Floods / Midwest
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Rhode Island / Von Bulow Trial
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Sears Batteries and Tires; Best Western.)
  15. Special Segment (Bail Bonds)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burlington Fabrics; Paul Masson Light Wine; Sentry Insurance.)
  17. France / D'Estaing
  18. China, PR / Family Planning
  19. Good Night

March 16, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 16, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR / Missile Freeze
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Clorets; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  4. Von Bulow Verdict
  5. Economy / Gold Prices
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mita Copiers; Buick; GTE.)
  7. Central America
  8. United States / Mideast
  9. Lebanon / Arafat Interview
  10. Italy / Red Brigades
  11. Belgium / Unempl.
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Roman Meal Bread; Telecheck; IBM Office Systems.)
  13. Budget
  14. Administration / Television News
  15. Floods / Tornadoes
  16. Economy
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Travelers; Dodge.)
  18. Kennesaw, Georgia / Gun Law
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 16, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR / Missile Freeze
  3. Eastern Bloc Debt
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; Inglenook Wine.)
  5. Weather / Midwest
  6. Industrial Production
  7. Housing
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Stouffer's Products; Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  10. Von Bulow Verdict
  11. Nicaragua
  12. Costa Rica
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecologizer California 90 Air Treatment System; Rolaids.)
  14. Watt / Contempt Chg.
  15. Immigration Laws
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item, Pontiac 6000; Canon NP400F Copier.)
  17. Nestle / Infant Formula
  18. Kennesaw, Georgia / Gun Law
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 16, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. United States / USSR Missile Freeze
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burlington Fabrics; Pontiac.)
  4. Von Bulow Verdict
  5. Floods / Tornadoes
  6. Kaufman / Economy
  7. Industrial Production
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Regina Electrik Brooms; Preparation H; Michelin Tires.)
  10. Nicaragua
  11. Mideast / Sinai Peace Force
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lennox Air Cond. Systems; Aspercreme; Dr. Scholl's Insoles.)
  13. Special Segment (Bail Bonds)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Stouffer's Foods; Total Cereal.)
  15. Kennesaw, Georgia / Gun Law
  16. Good Night

March 17, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 17, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Fort Wayne, Indiana); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Floods / Midwest
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Gallo Wine.)
  4. Caribbean Basin Aid
  5. Central America
  6. Honduras / United States Aid
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Buick Regal; Du Pont.)
  9. Mideast / Sinai Peace Force
  10. Israel / Rabin
  11. IRS
  12. Braniff
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Ryder Trucks; Andersen Windows and Doors.)
  15. Illinois / Cong. Primary
  16. Midwest / Flooding
  17. Special Assignment (American Farm Crisis)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Riopan Plus.)
  19. St. Patrick's Day
  20. Italy / Dozier Trial
  21. England / Crime
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 17, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Midwest / Flooding
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepsodent Toothpaste; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Reagan / Media
  5. Central America / Radio Stations
  6. Haiti
  7. Illinois / Cong. Primary
  8. Smoking / Health
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics; Hoover Vacuums.)
  10. Reagan / Media
  11. Braniff-Pan Am
  12. Air Controllers
  13. Helms
  14. Factory Use
  15. Reagan / Economy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Kaopectate.)
  18. Poland
  19. USSR / For. Debts
  20. Sinai Peace Force
  21. Space Shuttle
  22. (Commercial: Di-Gel; Mita Copiers.)
  23. Haughey-Reagan Meeting
  24. Commentary / Drugs and Alcohol
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 17, 1982
  1. Senate / New Leaks
  2. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Wall Street / Reagan
  4. Reagan / Media
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Travelers Insurance; Pepsodent Toothpaste.)
  6. Italy / Dozier
  7. Sinai / Peace Force
  8. Lebanon / Mystery Guest
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Buick Skyhawk; Purolator Courier.)
  10. Midwest / Floods
  11. Von Bulow
  12. Air Traffic Controllers
  13. Illinois Cong. Primary
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Geritol.)
  16. Special Segment (Bail Bonds)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Refrigerators; The Travelers Insurance; Di-Gel.)
  18. St. Patrick's Day
  19. Good Night

March 18, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 18, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. MIAs
  4. (Commercial: Spray `N Wash; Rolaids.)
  5. Reagan / Economy / Media
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Varco-Pruden Builders; Oldsmobile Autos.)
  8. Midwest / Floods
  9. Shuttle
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Inglenook Wine; Roman Meal Bread; K-Mart K Care.)
  11. Habib / Israel-Lebanon
  12. Israel / West Bank
  13. Italy / Dozier Trial
  14. Vienna / OPEC Meeting
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; Polaroid Cameras; Brim Coffee.)
  17. Pandas
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 18, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy / Television News
  3. Reagan / Poll
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecologizer Air Cleaners; GTE.)
  5. Midwest / Floods
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Wang Systems; Buick Skylark.)
  9. El Salvador
  10. Agents' Identity Bill
  11. Chiefs of Staff
  12. Eugene McCarthy
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polaroid; Terminix.)
  14. OPEC / Gasoline Prices
  15. Nuclear Power
  16. Hydrogen Bomb / Cancer
  17. Dozier / Red Brigades
  18. Bahamas / Strike
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Kemper Total Auto Insurance.)
  20. Pandas
  21. College Educations / Graduate Prospects
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 18, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Central America / US, Argentina, Honduras
  3. Central America / Nicaragua
  4. Central America / United States / El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Purolater Delivery Service.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Midwest / Floods
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Insoles; Riopan Plus Antacid; Burlington Fabrics.)
  10. Reagan / National Association of Mfrs.
  11. Reagan / Media Criticism
  12. Agents' Identity Bill
  13. Eugene McCarthy
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Best Western Motels; Sears; Allstate Insurance.)
  15. OPEC
  16. Poland
  17. Dozier / Red Brigades
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; On Golden Pond Motion Picture; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  19. Cranked Calls
  20. Good Night

March 19, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 19, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua-US Relations
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Chrysler.)
  5. OPEC Conference
  6. US-USSR Rel.
  7. Italy / Dozier
  8. Defense Spending
  9. Economy / Corp. Profits / GNP
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart K Care (Auto Services); American Gas Association)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Weather / Midwest
  14. Denver / Toxic Shock Syndrome
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Promise Toothpaste; Ford Motor Company; Di-Gel.)
  17. Status Report (Mexico)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Sears; Dodge.)
  19. Mount Saint Helens
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 19, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lennox Air Conditioning; Gallo Wine.)
  5. Floods / Indiana
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Mount Saint Helens
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears; Ryder Truck Rentals.)
  9. Mideast / Sinai
  10. Dollar / Europe
  11. OPEC Conference
  12. Denver / Tampons
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Free N' Soft;'National Federal of Colombia Coffee Growers.)
  15. Central America (Commentary)
  16. Guatemala
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Sentry Insurance.)
  18. Memphis / Kidnap Incident
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 19, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mita Copiers; Di-Gel.)
  5. Economy
  6. Weather / Indiana
  7. Lead
  8. Defense Spending
  9. Housing and Timber
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Gallo Wine; Norelco Clean Air Machine.)
  12. Memphis / Kidnapping Incident
  13. Las Vegas / School Shooting
  14. Chicago / Gun Control
  15. Denver / Toxic Shock Syndrome
  16. Telephone Harassment
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Buick Skyhawk; Sears.)
  18. OPEC Conference
  19. Italy / Dozier
  20. MIA
  21. Pope
  22. Aging
  23. Cong. Tax Break
  24. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior; PIP Printers; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  25. Pandas
  26. Good Night

March 20, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 20, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 20, 1982
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Mount Saint Helens
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Appliances; AMC.)
  4. Floods / Indiana
  5. Illinois National Guard Plane Crash
  6. Fire / Petersburg, Virginia
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Unisom Sleep Aid; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  8. Oil Industry
  9. OPEC
  10. Nicaragua
  11. El Salvador
  12. Poll / El Salvador-US
  13. Upcoming Special
  14. Mideast / West Bank
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice; United Airlines.)
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. New Orleans Mayor Race
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maytag Washers; Bell System.)
  19. Inventor
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 20, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Jamieson (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. US-Nicaragua Relations
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Trucks; Preparation H.)
  5. Illinois National Guard Plane Crash
  6. Ft. Wayne / Floods
  7. Mount Saint Helens
  8. Antarctica / Land Mammal
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Service; Playtex 18 Hour Bra; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  10. OPEC
  11. Oil Industry
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; 3M Copiers; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Plymouth Horizon.)
  13. Israel / West Bank Demonstrations
  14. Poland
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items.; Sentry Insurance; Unisom Sleep Aid; Michelin Tires.)
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. Good Night

March 21, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 21, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Pontiac 6000.)
  4. Gasoline / OPEC Conference
  5. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  6. Malnutrition
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  8. El Salvador
  9. Guatemala
  10. Israel / West
  11. Poland
  12. Afghanistan Day
  13. Japan / Earthquake
  14. (Commercial: Stanley Fitness Center; Chevrolet Cavalier; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  15. Sports / Baseball
  16. (Commercial: Bufferin; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  17. Calvin Coolidge
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 21, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 21, 1982
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Syria / West Bank
  3. Libya-Saudi Arabia Relations
  4. Japan / Earthquake
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazda RX-7; Ben-Gay.)
  7. Reagan / Public Image
  8. Ft. Wayne / Floods
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; 3M Copiers; NAPA Auto Parts; Pepto-Bismol.)
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Civil Def.
  12. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Dentu-Creme; Goodyear Service.)
  13. Nicaragua
  14. Guatemala
  15. El Salvador
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Purolator Courier; Old Spice Cosmetics; Mercedes Benz.)
  17. Japan / State Fair
  18. Good Night

March 22, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 22, 1982
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Fantastik; Preparation H.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Nicaragua-Honduras Conflict
  7. General Motors-UAW Talks
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; High Point Coffee.)
  10. Israel / West Bank Demonstrations
  11. Lebanon / Terrorism
  12. Spain / Terrorism
  13. Chemical Warfare
  14. Nuclear Plants / Three Mile Island
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Hartford Insurance; Paul Masson Light Wine; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  17. Poland
  18. France and West Germany Elections
  19. Federal Judge Murder / Follow-Up
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burlington Fabrics; Dodge 400; No Salt.)
  21. Television Testimony
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 22, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pontiac Autos; John Deere Twin Bagger.)
  4. Israel / West Bank Violence
  5. Sinai Withdrawal
  6. Central America / Mexico
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: GTE; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  9. Poland
  10. Chemical Warfare
  11. Anti-Nuclear Weapons Opposition / Commentary
  12. (Commercial: Ryder Rental Trucks; Metamucil Laxative.)
  13. NFL
  14. UAW-General Motors Contract
  15. Corning
  16. Economy / Business-Labor
  17. Supreme Court / Bail / Clean Air Standards
  18. New York City / Theater Demolition
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Office Systems.)
  20. Ft. Wayne, Indiana / Floods
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 22, 1982
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oldsmobiles; Aspercreme.)
  5. Israel / West Bank
  6. Nicaragua-Honduras Conflict
  7. El Salvador
  8. Poland
  9. West Germany / Elections
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Polaroid Film and Camera.)
  11. Supreme Court / Clean Air Act
  12. New York City / Theater Demolition
  13. Supreme Court / Racial Discrimination
  14. Chemical Warfare
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Anacin; Newsweek Magazine; Pollenex Pure Air "99" Air Cleaner/Deodorizer.)
  17. Nuclear Arms Freeze
  18. Farm Export Embargoes
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawntractor; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  20. Spring
  21. Good Night

March 23, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 23, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Houston, Texas); Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Taylor California Cellars Wine.)
  4. Guatemala / Coup
  5. El Salvador
  6. Economy: Gold Prices
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard; Rolaids.)
  8. Economy / Inflation
  9. Budget
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: GTE; John Deere Lawn Power Tools; Spray `N Wash; Inglenook Wines.)
  12. Israel / West Bank
  13. Iran
  14. Poland
  15. Nigeria
  16. US-USSR / Geneva Talks
  17. Supreme Court / Schools / Handicapped
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel Antacid; American Gas Association; Preparation H.)
  19. Houston / Police Chief
  20. Illinois River Accident
  21. Battleships
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 23, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Israel / West Bank
  3. Guatemala
  4. Israel / West Bank
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; The Travelers Insurance; John Deere Lawn Tractor.)
  6. Economy
  7. Economy / Real Earnings
  8. Reagan / Award
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Contact; Gallo Wine.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Houston / Police
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International)
  14. Central America
  15. El Salvador
  16. France / Farmers
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Di-Gel.)
  18. Supreme Court / Education For Handicapped
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 23, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Guatemala
  3. Central America / Castaneda
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Di-Gel; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  5. Israel / West Bank
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International; Old Spice Cosmetics.)
  7. Economy
  8. Budget
  9. Economy / Urban Enterprise Zones
  10. Reagan / Award
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: John Deere Twin-Bagger; Roman Meal Bread; Gallo Wine.)
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Pennsylvania / Books
  15. Supreme Court / Education For Handicapped
  16. Panama Ambassador
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears; Mercedes Benz; Geritol.)
  18. Special Segment (College Sports)
  19. Good Night

March 24, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 24, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Houston, Texas); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Central America
  3. Guatemala
  4. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Rolaids.)
  5. Israel / West Bank
  6. Space-Shuttle
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware; Roman Meal Bread; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  9. Supreme Court / Parents' Rights
  10. Heart Drug
  11. Elephant Tooth Extraction
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid Cream; Burlington Fabrics; Plymouth Reliant K; Ecologizer California 90 Air Treatment System.)
  14. USSR -China, PR Relations
  15. Pope
  16. Reagan / Britain Trip
  17. California / House
  18. Galella
  19. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; NAPA Auto Parts; Contac.)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 24, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Guatemala
  4. Bangladesh
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Products; Riunite Wine.)
  6. Israel / West Bank
  7. USSR -China, PR Relations
  8. Iran-Iraq War
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kemper Insurance; Stouffer's Products.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Digitalis
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash; Ford Motor Company.)
  13. Oil Veto
  14. Budget
  15. United States / Foreign Trade Rel.
  16. Three Mile Island
  17. North Carolina / Prison Hostage Incident
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Preparation H; Sears Products.)
  20. Supreme Court / Child Custody
  21. El Salvador Refugees
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 24, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Guatemala
  3. El Salvador
  4. US-Nicaragua Relations
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dodge; Metamucil.)
  6. Israel / Elections
  7. Israel / West Bank
  8. USSR -China, PR Relations
  9. US-USSR Relations / Missiles
  10. Bangladesh / Coup
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; John Deere Lawn Tractor; Stouffer's Products.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Hawaii / Dairy Pesticide
  14. Car Sales
  15. Veto / Crude Oil
  16. Supreme Court / Child Custody
  17. Draft Registration
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Buick Skyhawk; Roman Meal Bread; Allstate Insurance.)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; GTE; Newsweek Magazine; Oldsmobiles.)
  21. Georgia / Publicity
  22. Good Night

March 25, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 25, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Houston, Texas); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / West Bank, Gaza Strip Violence
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Sears.)
  4. Central America
  5. El Salvador
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid Cream; IBM Office Systems.)
  8. Budget
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hanes Underwear; Ecologizer California 90 Air Treatment System; Di-Gel; Kitchenaid Dishwasher.)
  12. UAW-General Motors Contract
  13. American Motors-UAW
  14. United States Auto Industry
  15. Cancer Treatment
  16. Test Tube Twins
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lea and Perrins Steak Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce; Paul Masson Light Wine; Roman Meal Bread.)
  18. Pertini / White House Visit
  19. Italy / Red Brigades
  20. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 25, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Central America
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Quaker State Motor Oil; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  4. Israel / West Bank, Gaza Strip Violence
  5. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  6. Italy / Red Brigades
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont.)
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Greenhouse Effect
  10. Draft Registration
  11. Nuclear Weapons Freeze
  12. Civil Def.
  13. Test Tube Twins
  14. Railroad Merger
  15. UAW-General Motors Contract
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Tractor; Di-Gel.)
  18. El Salvador
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepsodent; Ace Hardware.)
  20. Japan / Department Store Courtesy
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 25, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations / El Salvador / Cuba
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pepsodent Toothpaste; Absorbine Junior)
  4. Israel K West Bank, Gaza Strip Violence
  5. Italy / Red Brigades
  6. Pertini / White House Visit
  7. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawn Tractor; Roman Meal Bread; Gallo Wine.)
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. UAW-General Motors Contract
  11. Railroad Merger
  12. Budget
  13. New Hampshire / Mondale / 1984
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Renuzit Air Deodorizer; Di-Gel; Fantastik.)
  16. Special Segment (College Sports)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua Velva After Shave; Aspercreme; Clorets.)
  18. El Salvador
  19. Good Night

March 26, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 26, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Israel); Richard Threlkeld (El Salvador); Max Robinson (Houston, Texas); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Ford Motor Company.)
  4. El Salvador
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Ace Hardware; Inglenook Wine.)
  7. Israel / West Bank
  8. Mideast / Sinai
  9. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Canon NP400F Copier; Quality Inns; John Deere Lawn Tractor; K Mart Auto Service.)
  12. Florida / Child's Trial
  13. England / Elec.
  14. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Gallo Wine; Burlington Fabrics.)
  15. Top Item Recapped
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 26, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International)
  4. El Salvador
  5. US-Nicaragua Relations
  6. Foreign Trade
  7. Alabama / Unemployment
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Aqua Velva After Shave; Michelin Tires.)
  10. England / Elec.
  11. Israel / West Bank
  12. Tax Exemptions
  13. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kaopectate; John Deere Twin Bagger.)
  15. Brink's Robbery
  16. Herpes
  17. Sports
  18. Ace / Death
  19. Democratic Party
  20. Florida / Child's Trial
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kernper Insurance; Terminix Pest Control.)
  22. Brady
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 26, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Pontiac Firebird; Wang Laboratories.)
  4. US-Nicaragua Relations
  5. El Salvador
  6. US-Cuba Relations
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Mercedes Benz; John Deere Lawn Tractor.)
  8. Florida / Child's Trial
  9. Medicaid
  10. Reagan
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: K Mart Auto Service; Buick Century; Inglenook Wine.)
  13. Israel / West Bank
  14. England / Elec.
  15. Vale of Belvoir
  16. USSR -China, PR Relations
  17. Tax Exemption
  18. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  19. Home Construction
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Service; Newsweek Magazine; Dodge 400.)
  21. Blind Jogger
  22. Space Shuttle
  23. Good Night

March 27, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 27, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for March 27, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 27, 1982
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Washington, DC / Reagan Central American Policies
  4. Guatemala / Rios Montt
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; Bell System.]
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Di-Gel; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  8. Tax Cuts
  9. Europe / United States Economy
  10. Natural Resources
  11. Telegrams / Great Britain
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler; Blue Diamond Almonds; The Hartford Group.)
  13. USSR Warning
  14. Eisenhower / Nuclear Warfare
  15. Dulles / Castro
  16. World War II
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Auto Services; Ben-Gay; GMC Trucks.)
  18. Kidnapped Child Found / Cleveland, Ohio
  19. Good Night

March 28, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 28, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Poll / Reagan
  4. (Commercial: MasterCard International; Taylor California Cellars Wine.)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Three Mile Island
  7. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Stanley Fitness Center; Shell Oil Company; Unisom.)
  8. Israel / West Bank
  9. European Common Market
  10. Nancy Reagan
  11. (Commercial: Pontiac Autos; Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  12. Sports / Tennis / Golf / Basketball
  13. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Paul Masson Light Wine; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Texas / Prairie Law
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 28, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for March 28, 1982
  1. El Salvador
  2. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; NAPA Auto Parts; 3M Copiers.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Promise Toothpaste; Unisom Sleep Aid; Pontiac Firebird.)
  7. Nuclear Disarmament / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  8. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Chrysler.)
  9. South Africa / Nuclear Weapon
  10. Israel / West Bank
  11. (Commercial: Fixodent Denture Adhesive; Anacin; Mazda Trucks.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Good Night

March 29, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 29, 1982
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Mideast); Richard Threlkeld (El Salvador); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; K Mart Auto Care.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Economy: Gold Prices
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor California Cellars Wine; American Gas Association; Canon Copiers.)
  9. President Assassination Attempt Anniversary / Housing Industry
  10. Economy / Housing
  11. Japan / Auto Exports
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andersen Windows; Clorets; Spray `N Wash; Hartz Pet Collars.)
  14. Israel / Palestinians
  15. Israel / West Bank
  16. Israel / West Bank
  17. France / Train Explosion
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Valvoline Motor Oil; Inglenook Wines.)
  19. Houston, Texas / Freeway Fire
  20. Florida / Child Trial
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 29, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burlington Fabrics; Gallo Wine.)
  4. El Salvador
  5. Israel
  6. France / Terrorism
  7. Japan / Auto Exports
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; Oil of Olay.)
  10. Housing
  11. Reagan / Economy and Realty
  12. Pennsylvania / Train Collision
  13. Houston / Truck Collision
  14. Weather
  15. New Jersey / Cave Accident
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Service; Riunite Wine.)
  17. MX Missile
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol.)
  19. Basketball
• NBC Evening News for March 29, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview John Chancellor
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Office Systems.)
  4. El Salvador
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Goodyear Service; Stouffers Products; John Deere Twin Bagger.)
  7. Reagan / Economy Policy
  8. Economy
  9. European Economy Community
  10. France / Terrorism
  11. Canada / Constitution
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton Incorporated; Buick Skyhawk; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  13. Weather
  14. Florida / Haitian Ship
  15. Child Trial
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Gallo Wine; K Mart Auto Service.)
  17. Special Segment (Hollywood's Hard Times)
  18. Good Night
  19. Good Night

March 30, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 30, 1982
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction and Preview Richard Threlkeld (El Salvador); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (W. Bank); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Riunite Wine.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Mazola Margarine.)
  8. Military Exercise / Fatalities
  9. Israel / West Bank
  10. Israel / Sinai Withdrawal
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: IBM Office Systems; Halls Cough Drops; Oil of Olay.)
  13. Hinckley / Assassination Attempt / Brady
  14. Economy / Index
  15. Herpes Drug
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Spray `N Wash; Ford Truck; Terminix.)
  17. Iran-Iraq War
  18. Poland
  19. Fonda
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 30, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault Fuego; Michelob Light Beer.]
  4. El Salvador
  5. Mexico / Volcano
  6. Nuclear Power Plants
  7. Senate / Nuclear Fuel
  8. Economy / Index
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Shell Oil Company.)
  11. Military Exercise
  12. Gun Control
  13. Brady
  14. Hinckley
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ryder Trucks; Tums.)
  16. Iran-Iraq War
  17. Vietnam / Internal Conflict
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Valvoline Motor Oil.)
  19. Fonda
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 30, 1982
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Maxwell House Coffee; Roman Meal Bread.)
  5. Military Exercise
  6. Nuclear Arms
  7. Civil Def.
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Mita Copiers; John Deere Lawn Tractor.)
  9. El Salvador
  10. Israel / West Bank
  11. Iran-Iraq War
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Total Cereal; MasterCard International)
  14. Herpes
  15. Economy
  16. Budget
  17. Assassination Attempt Anniversary
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton Incorporated; High Point Coffee.)
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. Good Night

March 31, 1982

• ABC Evening News for March 31, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Israel); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / News Conference / Nuclear Armament
  3. USSR / Brezhnev
  4. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; On Golden Pond.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Iran-Iraq War
  7. Economy: Gold Price
  8. (Commercial: Inglenook Wine; Andersen Windows and Doors; Oil of Olay.)
  9. Plane Accidents / Follow-Up
  10. Military Exercise
  11. Florida / Haitian Boat
  12. Israel / Sinai
  13. China, PR-US Relations
  14. Vietnam
  15. Poland
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nara Auto Supplies; Roman Meal Bread; Varco-Pruden Bidgs.; Bic Razors.)
  17. Supreme Court / MacDonald
  18. New Jersey / Gibson Indictment
  19. Special Assignment (Gambling)
  20. General Motors Corporation / Safety Problem
  21. Space Shuttle
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Lea and Perrins Steak Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce; Canon NP400F Copier; Taylors California Cellars Wine.)
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for March 31, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / News Conference / Nuclear Arms
  3. USSR / Brezhnev
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Products; Maytag.)
  5. Supreme Court / MacDonald
  6. New Jersey / Gibson
  7. Tornadoes
  8. General Motors Defects
  9. Amtrak
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  12. Israel / Sinai
  13. Iran-Iraq War
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Amway Products; Hartz 2 in 1 Plus Flea and Tick Collar.)
  15. El Salvador
  16. Poland
  17. Argentina / Falkland Islands
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Riunite Wine.)
  19. Environment
  20. Auto Industry / Safety
  21. Alcoholic Drinks
  22. Virginia / Drunk Driving
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for March 31, 1982
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. USSR / Brezhnev
  3. Nuclear Arms Policy
  4. Government Funding
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; John Deere Twin Bagger; Total Cereal.)
  6. Supreme Court / MacDonald
  7. Military Exercise / Follow-Up
  8. Thunderbirds Crash / Follow-Up
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread, Paul Masson Light Wine; Stouffer's Products.)
  12. El Salvador
  13. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Wrangler Jeans and Cotton Incorporated; Goodyear Service.)
  14. Vietnam
  15. Iran-Iraq War
  16. Israel / Sinai
  17. Florida / Haitian Ship
  18. General Motors
  19. Amtrak / Bullet Trains
  20. New Jersey / Gibson
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rubik's Cube; Gallo Wine; Honda Portable Generator.)
  22. Camel Caravan
  23. Good Night

Specials

• March 04, 1982 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:40 - 24:01:30]
• March 07, 1982 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Yellow Rain [22:00:00 - 22:30:00]
• March 20, 1982 - CBS Special - Central America In Revolt [20:30:00 - 21:30:00]
• March 20, 1982 - CBS Special - Central America In Revolt [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• March 29, 1982 - NBC Special - El Salvador: Beyond the Ballot [22:30:00 - 23:00:00]
• March 30, 1982 - CBS Special - What Next For El Salvador? [23:00:00 - 23:30:00]
• March 30, 1982 - PBS Special - Tragedy in Eden: Cambodia, Pol Pot, and the Khmer Rouge [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• March 31, 1982 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• March 31, 1982 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [19:33:50 - 19:38:40]
• March 31, 1982 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:37:00]
• March 31, 1982 - NBC Special - President Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• March 31, 1982 - NBC Special - President Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [19:33:00 - 19:36:00]

Return to Broadcast Index