August 1982 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. United States / Mideast Policy
  4. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Chevrolet Citation.)
  5. France / Childrens Death
  6. China, PR / US-Taiwan Rel.
  7. (Commercial: Midas Products; Oil of Olay; Bell System Yellow Pages; Sanka.)
  8. Kenya / Coup Attempt
  9. Falkland Islands
  10. (Commercial: Dodge 400; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Nytol; United Airlines.)
  11. Sports / Golf / Baseball
  12. (Commercial: Efferdent; Rolaids; "World News Tonight".)
  13. North Carolina / Church Frescos
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1982
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  4. Leaded Gasoline
  5. France / Bus Accident
  6. Switzerland / Avalanche
  7. El Salvador
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commodore Vic-20 Computer; Oil of Olay.)
  9. International Whaling Commission
  10. Kenya / Coup Attempt
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16; Nytol.)
  12. Crime / Crimestoppers
  13. National Urban League
  14. Truman
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Freedent Gum; Chevrolet Chevette; Unisom.)
  16. Baseball / Robinson / Hall of Fame
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1982
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Chevette; Super Poli-Grip; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  4. Bess Truman
  5. France / Bus Accident
  6. London / IRA Bombing Aftermath
  7. F-5G
  8. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Allstate Insurance; Oil of Olay.)
  9. California / Mammoth Lakes
  10. Baseball
  11. (Commercial: Ecotrin; Subaru Brat; Lanacort Cream.)
  12. Mideast / Censorship
  13. Good Night

August 2, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy
  3. Economy / Prime
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio) / Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Conoco; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  7. Economy: Treasury Bills
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Topol Tooth Polish; Avis Rental Cars; Taster's Choice.)
  9. Urban League Convention
  10. San Francisco / Gasoline
  11. Gasoline
  12. Kenya / Coup Attempt
  13. Typhoon Bess
  14. New York Stock Exchange
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renuzit; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Efferdent; Shell Oil Company.)
  16. Hinckley
  17. Special Assignment (Arizona Laws)
  18. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ.)
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Buick.)
  4. Hinckley
  5. USSR Pipeline / Grain Sales'
  6. Economy / Interest Rates
  7. Supreme Court / Nixon Tapes
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Shell Oil Company.)
  9. USSR / Reporter Expelled
  10. Skin Cancer
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Pepsodent; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques.)
  13. Kenya / Coup Attempt
  14. Japan / Weather
  15. Commentary (McClendon)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Auto Products; Old Spice Cosmetics; Silhouette Desire Books.)
  17. Exercise
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor (Commentary)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pepsodent Toothpaste; Riunite Wine; Buick Skyhawk.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / Commentary
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; American Express Travelers Cheques; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  6. Reagan / Midwest Tour
  7. Hinckley
  8. Japan / Typhoon Bess
  9. USSR Pipeline / England
  10. USSR / Reporter Expelled
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Allstate Insurance; Rolaids.)
  13. Alaska / Alcan Highway
  14. California / Brush Fires
  15. Economy / Prime
  16. Colorado / Ghost Town
  17. NBC / Flamenhaft Death
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Uniroyal Tires; Di-Gel.)
  19. Massachusetts / Eagles
  20. Good Night

August 3, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Canon NP400F Copier; Dodge Aires K.)
  4. Budget Battle
  5. Atlanta / Job Search
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cuticura Med. Soap; Bridgestone Tires; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  8. California / Movie Deaths Follow-Up
  9. Air Traffic Controllers Strike Anniversary
  10. Wyoming / Oil Spill
  11. New York Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kraft Salad Dressing; Buick Skyhawks; Corning Lenses; Commodore Vic-20.)
  13. China Tennis Player / Asylum
  14. France / Accident Victims
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buc Wheats Cereal; Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ; Efferdent.)
  17. Nesbitt Death
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  4. Wyoming / Oil Spill
  5. Idaho / Chemical Fire
  6. France / Accident Victim Funeral
  7. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Sears Appliances.)
  8. House / Budget
  9. Air Traffic Controllers' Anniversary
  10. Unemployment Benefits
  11. Teenage Employment
  12. Handicapped Education
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Conoco; Riunite Wine.)
  15. Reagan / Catholics and New Right
  16. Bootleg Cassettes
  17. Pay Television Pirates
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Canon Cameras; Ecotrin.)
  19. Indians / Energy Wealth
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor (Commentary)
  2. Budget Battle
  3. Bal. Budget Amendment
  4. Reagan / Catholics and New Right
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kraft Salad Dressing; Chrysler Lebaron Series; Renuzit Air Deodorizer.)
  6. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  7. China Tennis Player / Asylum
  8. State Department Spn.
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Bridgestone Tires; Cortaid Cream; E.T. and "Newsweek" Magazine)
  11. Child Labor
  12. Education of Handicapped
  13. France / Accident Victim Funeral
  14. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  15. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike Anniversary
  16. Organized Crime
  17. Arizona / Rescue
  18. Monroe Anniversary
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Shell Oil Company; Fixodent.)
  20. Wyoming / Oil Spill
  21. Movie Accident Follow-Up
  22. Politics / Teleprompters
  23. Good Night

August 4, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Sears Appliances.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Ford Escort; Cortaid Cream.)
  6. Budget Battle
  7. Economy / Car Sales
  8. Auto Safety
  9. Economy / Bus. Bankruptcies
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Porcelana Fade Cream; Commodore Vic-20; Kraft Salad Dressing.)
  12. Oraflex
  13. Monroe Anniversary
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Tronolane; Buick Skylark.)
  16. Prince William Christening
  17. Top Item Recapped
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Subaru; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Economics / Budget Amendment
  6. Steel and Auto Workers Protest
  7. Auto Safety
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  9. Oraflex
  10. Gasoline Prices
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Q-Tip Swabs; Buick Skyhawk.)
  12. Utah / Sheep Case
  13. Prince William
  14. Yankees
  15. (Commercial: Kaopectate; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Monroe Anniversary
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor (Commentary)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Hormel Ham; Bell System Yellow Pages; Clorets.)
  4. Reagan / Mideast
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Riunite Wine; Buick Skylark; Ecotrin.)
  6. Bal. Budget Amendment
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Allstate Insurance; Tronolane.)
  9. Prince William
  10. Illinois / Quintuplets
  11. Auto Safety
  12. Oraflex
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Poli-Grip; Pond's Cold Cream; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques.)
  14. Route 30
  15. Good Night

August 5, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Ecotrin.)
  4. Nuclear Freeze
  5. Nevada / Nuclear Test
  6. South Carolina / Nuclear Weapons Plant
  7. Tennessee / Clinch River
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Cameras; Pepto-Bismol; Fixodent.)
  10. Budget
  11. Nancy Reagan
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ayds Appetite Suppressant; Bridgestone Tires; Bell System Yellow Pages; Tronolane.)
  13. Economy / Retail
  14. Martin / Court Appearance
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kodak Disc Camera; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  16. White House Elevator
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Clothing; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Taxes
  5. Unemployment Benefits
  6. Budget Cuts
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Ford Trucks.)
  8. Nuclear Freeze
  9. Nevada / Nuclear Test
  10. Nuclear Power Plants / Clinch River
  11. Kentucky / Helicopter Crash / Military Air Safety
  12. Liver Transplant
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  15. Special Ret. / Potato Beetle
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; American Express Travelers Cheques; Riunite Wine.)
  17. Cannes Film Festival
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor (Commentary)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items Buc Wheat Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques; Kraft Salad Dressing.)
  4. Nuclear Freeze
  5. Nuclear Power Plants / Clinch River
  6. Nevada / Nuclear Test
  7. USSR Sub Gains
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Cortaid Cream; Sears Appliances; Polident.)
  10. Tax Bill
  11. California Condors
  12. Loch Ness Monster
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Uniroyal Tires; Anacin.)
  14. Reagan / Elevator
  15. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / Commentary
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream; Plymouth Reliant K; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  17. Monroe Anniversary
  18. Good Night

August 6, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Unemployment
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio) / Upcoming Items
  4. (Commercial: Plymouth Horizon; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  5. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  6. Steel Industry
  7. Glen Cove, New York-USSR Relations
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Purina Dog Chow; Conoco; Rolaids.)
  10. Pan Am Crash / Follow-Up
  11. Movie Helicopter Crash / Follow-Up
  12. St. Louis / Washout
  13. Economy: Gulf Cancels Takeover Bid For Cities Service
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Sears Auto Products; Buick Skyhawks; Preparation H.)
  15. Tennessee / Baker
  16. Hatfields vs. McCoys
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Canon Cameras; Doan's Pills.)
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Canon NP210 Copier; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Economy / Unemployment
  5. Canada / Unemployment
  6. New Hampshire / Variety Store
  7. Gulf-Citgo
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Clothes; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  9. Movie Helicopter Crash / Follow-Up
  10. (Commercial: Conoco; E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Movie.)
  11. Steel Imports
  12. Tax Bill
  13. Feldstein
  14. US-USSR Relations
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl Air-Pillo Insoles; Arthritis Pain Formula; Preparation H.)
  17. Special Report / Temik
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Tel Aviv, Israel); John Chancellor (S. Lebanon)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Taster's Choice Coffee; Buick Skyhawk; Silhouette Desire Books.)
  4. Unemployment
  5. Economy / Tax Incr.
  6. Feldstein
  7. Stock Market Report and Money Supply (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Kraft Salad Dressings; Allstate Insurance; Sanka Coffee.)
  9. Pan Am Crash / Follow-Up
  10. Movie Helicopter Crash / Follow-Up
  11. US-USSR Relations / Beaches
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Dodge Omni Miser: Terminix.)
  13. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / Commentary
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gas-X; E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" Movie; Ford Trucks.)
  15. Route 30
  16. Good Night

August 7, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Camaro; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Turkey / Terrorism
  5. Poland
  6. US-USSR Rel. / Glen Cove, Kentucky
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Reagan and Republicans
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  10. Italy / Government Collapse
  11. Unemployment / Wildcat Program
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Budweiser Beer; Hilton; Bell System.)
  13. Bowling
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1982
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Camaro; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Turkey / Terrorism
  5. Italy / Government Collapse
  6. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Polident; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  7. USSR / Tass
  8. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Boeing and Citicorp Travelers Checks; Di-Gel.)
  9. Nuclear Waste
  10. Governors / New Federalism
  11. Unemployment Song
  12. Braniff
  13. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron Series; Hilton Hotels; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  14. Hatfields and McCoys
  15. Good Night

August 8, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1982
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Omni Miser; Brim Coffee.)
  4. National Governors' Conference
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  6. Japan / Rewriting History
  7. (Commercial: Unisom; Conoco.)
  8. US-China, PR / Soccer Dip
  9. Mandatory Sentencing
  10. New York Lottery
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Gas-X; Michelin Tires.)
  12. Paris Hotel
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Jamieson (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Mazda Truck; Polident; Meow Mix Cat Food.)
  4. Governors Conference / New Federalism
  5. Hinckley / Insanity Plea
  6. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Chevrolet Citation; Freedent Gum.)
  7. Moscow / Hunger Strike
  8. Poland
  9. (Commercial: Subaru; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Unisom.)
  10. Nuclear Export Control
  11. USS Ohio
  12. Japan / World War II Plot
  13. (Commercial: Clorets; Seiko and Citicorp Travelers Checks; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Edsel Rally
  15. Good Night

August 9, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Jerusalem, Israel); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. France / Terrorism
  4. United States Embassies
  5. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Pepto-Bismol.)
  6. Hinckley
  7. Texas / Shooting Spree
  8. Economy: Gold Prices
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages; Polident; Renuzit.)
  10. Tax Incr.
  11. Gulf-Citgo
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Avis; Canon NP210 Copier; Oil of Olay; Sears Appliances.)
  14. Nimitz Crash / Follow-Up
  15. Reese
  16. Marijuana
  17. Economy / Treasury Bills
  18. (Commercial: Topol Toothpolish; Beautyrest Mattresses; Ford Trucks.)
  19. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1982
  1. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  2. Paris / Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Subaru; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Hinckley
  5. Child Support
  6. Dollar
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Polident.)
  9. Tax Incr.
  10. Texas / Shooting Spree
  11. Texas / Hermit
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ecotrin; Q-Tip Swab.)
  13. Nagasaki / Bomb
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Beautyrest Mattresses; Buc Wheats Cereal; Ford Trucks.)
  15. Canoe
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Beirut, Lebanon); John Chancellor Commentary
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; Bell System Yellow Pages; Clorets.)
  4. Paris / Terrorism
  5. Texas / Shooting Spree
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cortaid Cream; Uniroyal Tires; Nosalt.)
  7. Hinckley
  8. Indiana / Franklin Trial
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Anacin; American Express Travelers Cheques; Polident.)
  11. Tax Incr.
  12. Tuition Tax Credit Proposal
  13. Haig
  14. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / Commentary
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream; Ford Truck; Brim Coffee.)
  16. Cola Wars
  17. Good Night

August 10, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Jerusalem, Israel); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. Paris Terrorism / Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Cuticura Soap.)
  5. Washington, DC Crash / Follow-Up
  6. Indiana / Franklin Trial
  7. Death Penalty / Coppola
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Subaru Brat; Tronolane.)
  10. Tax Battle
  11. Kemp Interview
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Conoco; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Craftsman Tools and Sears; Canon Cameras.)
  14. Monroe Death / Follow-Up
  15. 3-D Movies
  16. Tuberculosis
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Efferdent; Avis.)
  18. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. USSR Pipeline
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; Anacin.)
  5. Las Vegas / Job Openings
  6. Senate Gym
  7. Tax Battle
  8. Bell and Capitol Hill
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Plymouth Horizon; Nosalt.)
  11. Washington, DC Crash / Follow-Up
  12. Death Penalty / Coppola
  13. Texas / Murders
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kaopectate; Midas Products.)
  15. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  16. Florida / Divorcing Children
  17. Moon
  18. Monroe Death / Follow-Up
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Di-Gel; Canon NP400F Copier.)
  20. Thames Fishing
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Tel Aviv, Israel)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Skylark; Riunite Wine; Old Spice.)
  4. Paris Terrorism / Aftermath
  5. USSR Pipeline
  6. Tax Increase
  7. Governors Conference / New Federalism
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Gas-X; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Oil of Olay.)
  10. Texas / Murders
  11. Indiana / Franklin Trial
  12. Death Penalty / Coppola
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Bridgestone Tires; Anacin.)
  14. Washington, DC Crash / Follow-Up
  15. Monroe Death / Aftermath
  16. Fonda
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Sears Paint; Tronolane.)
  18. Along Route 30 / Mansfield, Ohio
  19. Good Night

August 11, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Jerusalem, Israel); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Hawaii / Plane Bomb
  3. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  4. Paris / Terrorism
  5. (Commercial: Aqua Velva; K Mart Clothes.)
  6. Tax Battle
  7. AT&T
  8. Economy / Retail Sales
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Midas Products; Topol Toothpolish.)
  11. Death Penalty / Coppola
  12. Special Report / Death Penalty
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Bridgestone Tires.)
  15. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  16. (Commercial: Subaru; Renuzit; Sears Weatherbeater Paint.)
  17. Hawaii / Plane Bomb
  18. New York / Lottery Winner
  19. Nightline Announced
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Incr.
  3. AT&T
  4. Hawaii / Plane Bomb
  5. NTSB and FAA
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; K Mart Clothes.)
  8. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Riunite Wine.)
  10. Paris / Terrorism
  11. European Jews / Anti-Semitism
  12. Japan-US Naval Exercise
  13. US-Cuba Relations
  14. Clean Air Act
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Cameras; Sanka Coffee.)
  16. World War II Hero
  17. Commentary / (Vietnam War)
  18. (Commercial: Conoco; Ex-Lax; Nosalt.)
  19. New York / Lottery Winner
  20. Dolphins
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Jerusalem, Israel)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / Paris Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Riunite Wine; Nosalt.)
  4. Tax Incr.
  5. Military Spending
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; American Express Travelers Cheques; Cortaid Cream.)
  8. AT&T
  9. General Motors
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Anacin.)
  11. Hawaii / Plane Explosion
  12. NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration Relations
  13. Quintuplets
  14. Fonda
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Shell Oil Company; Paul Masson Light Wine; Super Poli-Grip.)
  16. World War II Vet
  17. Good Night

August 12, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1982
  1. Intro.and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Fonda Death
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Escort; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Geritol.)
  6. USS Ohio
  7. Hawaii / Plane Explosion
  8. Sanchez Death
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Avis; Ayds Appetite Suppressant; K Mart Clothes; Efferdent.)
  11. Oil Exploration
  12. Bankruptcies
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Total Cereal; Buick Skyhawk.)
  15. Top Item Recapped / Viewpoint Announced
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skyhawk; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Fonda Death
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Preparation H; Craftsman Tools and Sears.)
  6. USS Ohio
  7. Postal System
  8. Pershing Missiles
  9. Hawaii / Plane Explosion
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  12. House / Wilderness Areas
  13. Senate Gym
  14. Multi-Wage Earner Families
  15. Sanchez Death
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Subaru; Riunite Wine.)
  17. Fonda
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Jerusalem, Israel); John Chancellor Commentary
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Trucks; Riunite Wine; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  4. Fonda Death
  5. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; American Express Travelers Cheques; Di-Gel.)
  6. USS Ohio
  7. Selective Service / IRS
  8. Wilderness Areas
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ecotrin; Buick Skyhawk; Silhouette Romances.)
  11. Franklin Trial
  12. President / Television Address
  13. Commentary / Tax Battle
  14. Poll
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Land O Lakes Margarine; Sears Paint.)
  16. Route 30
  17. Good Night

August 13, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Jerusalem, Israel); Max Robinson (Fort Wayne, Indiana); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Discount and Prime Rates
  3. Tax Bill
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Cortaid Cream.)
  5. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  6. Poland
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skylark; Preparation H; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  9. Economy / Producer Prices
  10. International Harvester
  11. General Motors Corporation Plant / Worker Takeover
  12. Aug. Car Sales
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Doan's Pills; Porcelana Fade Cream; American Express Travelers Cheques; Bridgestone Tires.)
  14. Lockheed
  15. California / Condor
  16. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Ford Trucks.)
  17. Top Item Recapped
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Legis. / Prime and Discount Rates
  3. Wholesale Prices
  4. Hog Prices
  5. Mexico / Dollar Accounts
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bridgestone Tires; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques.)
  7. Poland
  8. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; K Mart Clothes.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Post-Surgery Depression
  13. California / Condor
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Land O'Lakes Margarine.)
  15. Capone Photo
  16. Cong. Retirees
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  18. Air Florida Crash / Follow-Up
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Jerusalem, Israel); John Chancellor (Commentary)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Skylark; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  4. Poland
  5. Economy / Prime and Discount Rates
  6. Economy / Producer Prices
  7. Economy / Recession
  8. Auto Sales
  9. Tax Legis.
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Uniroyal Tires; Clorets.)
  11. Weather / Midwest Floods
  12. Farm Politics
  13. Space Shuttle Load
  14. Social Security
  15. Stock Market Report and Money Supply
  16. (Commercial: Sears Appliances; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  17. Commentary / (Israel)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  19. Gandy Dancers
  20. Good Night

August 14, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Tax Legis.
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Unisom; Aqua Velva.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelob Light Beer.)
  6. Poland
  7. Queen Elizabeth II
  8. Iran / Ghotbzadeh
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Citicorp Travelers Cheques; Super Poli-Grip.)
  10. Judicial System / Giorgianni Case
  11. Los Angeles / Raiders
  12. Tax Bill / Correction
  13. Morton Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Di-Gel; Riunite Wine; Chevrolet Cavalier.)
  15. Handle
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1982
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Boeing and Citicorp Travelers Checks; Unisom; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Tax Bill
  5. (Commercial: Di-Gel; Bell System; Super Poli-Grip.)
  6. Poll
  7. Massachusetts / Local Elections and President
  8. Morton Death
  9. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Hilton Hotel; Ecotrin.)
  10. France / Terrorism
  11. Poland
  12. Queen Elizabeth II
  13. Dolphins
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  15. New York City / Recording Studio
  16. Good Night

August 15, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Bill
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Renuzit.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  5. (Commercial: Commodore Vic-20; Shell Oil Company; Sanka Coffee; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Pan Am Explosion / Follow-Up
  7. Encephalitis
  8. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Anacin; Hilton Hotel; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  9. Sports / Golf / Tennis
  10. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Unisom; "World News Tonight".)
  11. Fire Trucks
  12. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1982
  1. Introduction Bill Curtis
  2. Tax Incr.
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chevrolet Cavalier; Polident.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  6. Mexico
  7. Narcotics Smuggling
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commodore Vic-20 Computer; Hilton Hotel.)
  9. Oregon Schools
  10. Family Income
  11. World Bank
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Bankamerica Travelers Cheques; Oil of Olay.)
  13. Tennessee / River
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Jamieson (New York City)
  2. Tax Bill
  3. Economy / Income
  4. (Commercial: Mazda Truck; Citicorp Travelers Checks and New York Times"; Freedent Gum.)
  5. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  6. Israel-Syria Relations
  7. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Hilton Hotel; Subaru.)
  8. Cuba / Radio War
  9. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Michelin Tires; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  10. Prisons
  11. Mexico / Peso Devaluation
  12. Abortion
  13. (Commercial: Unisom; Silhouette Romances; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  14. Florida / Seminole Indians
  15. Good Night

August 16, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1982
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan Speech
  3. (Commercial: Clorets; Sears Diehard Batteries.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  5. MIAs
  6. Poland
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System Yellow Pages; Corning Lenses; Ford Trucks.)
  9. Economy / Prime Rate
  10. Mexico Economy
  11. Panda
  12. Special Assignment (Snake Med.)
  13. Economy: Treasury Bills
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bantron Smoking Deterrent Tablets; Chrysler Plymouth; Step Saver Floor Cleaner; Bridgestone Tires.)
  15. Indiana / Franklin Trial
  16. Florida / Courtroom. Cameras
  17. MacDonald
  18. Presley Death
  19. (Commercial: Buick Century; Ecotrin; Radio Shack Trs-80 Computer.)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan Speech / Tax Bill
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. Economy / Int. Rate
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; TRW.)
  6. Poland
  7. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  9. Indiana / Franklin Trial
  10. Texas / Murders
  11. Everglades Deer
  12. Presley Death
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Sears Appliances.)
  15. General Motors Corporation Layoffs
  16. Saturday Review
  17. Commentary / School Prayer
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP210 Copier; Mazola Margarine; Michelin Tires.)
  19. China, PR / Family Planning
  20. Good Night
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1982
  1. Reagan Speech / Tax Bill
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. Economy: Prime Rate
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler-Plymouth Autos; American Express Travelers Cheques; Freedent Gum.)
  5. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  6. United States Navy / Peacekeeping Force
  7. Israel / Lebanon / Beirut
  8. Sharon
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Sears; Oil of Olay; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  10. Poland
  11. Franklin Trial
  12. Television Justice
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance Company; Radio Shack Micro Computer Business System; Di-Gel.)
  15. Presley / Death Anniversary
  16. MacDonald
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item, Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Buick; Fantastik.)
  18. Route 30 / Dekalb County, Illinois
  19. Good Night

August 17, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1982
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Stock Market
  3. (Commercial: Canon NP400F Copier; Cortaid Cream.)
  4. Tax Bill
  5. Status Report (Taxes)
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Mazola Margarine; Buick Skyhawk.)
  8. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  9. US-Taiwan Rel. / Arms Sales
  10. Immigration
  11. Economy: July Housing Starts
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; Anacin-3; Aqua Velva; Radio Shack Trs 80 Model 3 Computer.)
  13. Draft Registration
  14. Tennessee / Floods
  15. Carter
  16. Death Penalty / Bass
  17. (Commercial: Step Saver Floor Cleaner; Topol Toothpolish; Dodge Autos.)
  18. Top Item Recapped
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Stock Market
  3. US-Taiwan Relations / Arms Sales
  4. Tax Bill / US-Taiwan Relations / Conservative Republicans
  5. Economy / Housing Starts
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Plymouth Horizon; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  7. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  8. France / Anti-Semitism
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  11. Tennessee / Floods
  12. Florida / Paraquat
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Land O'Lakes Margarine.)
  14. Immigration Bill
  15. Virginia / Draft Registration
  16. Air Pollution Laws
  17. Congress / Sex and Pages
  18. Senate Gym
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item: Sentry Insurance; Paul Masson Light Wine; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  20. England / Antique Coins
  21. On The Road (Bushnell)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Beirut, Lebanon); John Chancellor Commentary
  2. Stock Market
  3. Housing Starts
  4. Tax Bill
  5. House / Budget Cuts
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buc Wheats Cereal; Ford Trucks; Sears Appliances.)
  7. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Anacin; Whirlpool Dishwasher.)
  9. US-Taiwan Arms Rel.
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Sears Clothing; Cortaid Cream.)
  11. Immigration Laws
  12. Draft Registration Trial
  13. Senate / Defense Bill
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Aqua Velva: Chrysler Plymouth; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  16. Reagan Speech / Demo. Air Tame
  17. Commentary (Reaganomics)
  18. Good Night

August 18, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Damascus, Syria); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Stock Market
  3. (Commercial: Radio Shack Television Antennae; Bantron Smoking Deterrent.)
  4. Economy
  5. Economy / Interest Rates
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Anacin; Conoco.)
  8. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  9. Economy: July Personal Income
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Shoes; Buick Skyhawk; Efferdent; Sears Clothes.)
  11. Volcanoes / Washington / California
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Aqua Velva; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  13. Record Baseball Game
  14. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Stock Market Report
  3. Tax Plan
  4. Budget Cuts
  5. Economy / Personal Income
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Subaru.)
  7. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Muscular Dystrophy Association and Budweiser Beer; Mazola Margarine.)
  9. Senate / Abortions / School Prayer
  10. Cong. Pages
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Conoco; Ecotrin.)
  12. Mount Saint Helens
  13. New Orleans Plane Crash / Follow-Up
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Radio Shack Television Antennae; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  15. Baseball
  16. Railroad Cars
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (Jerusalem, Israel)
  2. Stock Market
  3. Economy / Prime
  4. Economy / Personal Income
  5. Tax Bill
  6. Congress / Budget Reconciliation Bill
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Glad Trash Bags; American Express Travelers Cheques; Anacin.)
  8. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  9. France / Terrorism
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skylark; Di-Gel; Uniroyal Tires.)
  11. Abortion and School Prayer Debate
  12. Illinois / Missing Family
  13. Cong. Page
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Ex-Lax; Radio Shack Television Antennae.)
  15. NFL Strike Threat
  16. Route 30
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Chrysler Plymouth; Nosalt.)
  19. San Diego Trolley
  20. Good Night

August 19, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Bill
  3. Stock Market
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Sears Clothing.)
  5. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Radio Shack Television Antennae; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses.)
  8. AT&T
  9. Economy / Corp. Profits
  10. Unemployment
  11. Economy / Foreclosures
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Topol Toothpolish; Sears Appliances; Bridgestone Tires.)
  14. Toronto / Hotel Fire
  15. Mount Saint Helens
  16. Everglades Deer
  17. Cosmonauts
  18. New York City / Queen Elizabeth II
  19. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Radio Shack Trs 80 Computer; Subaru Brat.)
  20. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Bill
  3. Davis Death
  4. Mexico / Economy
  5. Stock Market Report
  6. (Commercial: Subaru; Freedent Gum.)
  7. United Nations / PLO
  8. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  9. Cosmonauts
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics; Nosalt.)
  11. AT&T
  12. Toronto / Hotel Fire
  13. Arson
  14. Mount Saint Helens
  15. Illinois / Couple's Disappearance
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Radio Shack Trs 80 Model III Bus. Computer.)
  17. Economy / Corp. Profits
  18. Chicago / Food Giveaway
  19. Copper
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Autos; Mazola Margarine; Whirlpool Dishwasher.)
  21. Queen Elizabeth II
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor Commentary
  2. Tax Bill
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Clorets; Ford Trucks; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / Commentary
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benjamin Moore Paint; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  6. Stock Market
  7. Interest Rates
  8. Economy / GNP
  9. AT&T
  10. MX Missile
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  13. Toronto Hotel Fire
  14. Boston / Arson Epidemic
  15. Davis Death
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler Plymouth; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Radio Shack Trs 80 Model III Bus. Computer.)
  17. Windsurfing
  18. Good Night

August 20, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Chrysler Plymouth.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion
  5. Reagan / Memorial Service / Vacation
  6. Economy: Gold Prices
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Mufflers; Radio Shack Trs-80 Bus. System; Florida Orange Growers.)
  8. Economy / Prime
  9. Wall Street
  10. Mexico / Economy
  11. US-USSR Grain Deal
  12. Economy / Money Supply
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Ford Mustang; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Pledge Furniture Polish; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  14. Florida / Mass Murder
  15. Missouri / Plane Landing
  16. Massachusetts / Fire
  17. New York Stock Exchange
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bridgestone Tires; Ayds Appetite Suppressant; Topol Toothpolish.)
  19. Poland
  20. USSR / Space Exploration
  21. Japan / Burial Space
  22. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Anacin.)
  4. Stock Market
  5. Mexico / Economy
  6. Canada / Economy
  7. Steel Industry / Texas
  8. US-USSR Grain Deal
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Sears Diehard Batteries.)
  10. Miami / Mass Murder
  11. Illinois / Kidnapped Dr.
  12. Temik
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; McDonald's; Buick Skyhawk.)
  14. $100 Bills
  15. Habib
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Toyota Trucks; Nosalt.)
  17. Massachusetts / Synagogue Fire
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor Commentary
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / PLO Withdrawal
  3. Reagan
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; High Point Coffee.)
  5. Economy / Prime
  6. Stock Market Report
  7. Mexico / Economy
  8. Brown
  9. US-USSR Grain Deal
  10. Stock Market Report and Money Supply (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Ecotrin; Uniroyal Tires; Kraft Salad Dressing.)
  12. Miami / Mass Murder
  13. Illinois / Kidnapped Dr.
  14. California / Kidnapping
  15. Massachusetts / Synagogue Fire
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; JC Penney; Dristan; Bridgestone Tires.)
  17. Taxes / Steel Industry
  18. Senate / Supplemental Appropriations Bill
  19. Commentary (Taxes and Economy)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cortaid Cream; Buick Century; Land O Lakes Margarine.)
  21. Baseball / Yaz
  22. Good Night

August 21, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. Reagan / Vacation
  4. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Bell System.)
  6. Paris / Terrorism
  7. Irwin
  8. Cosmonauts
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelob Light Beer; Chevrolet Citation.)
  10. Dentistry / Braces
  11. Indian Land / Maine
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Unisom Sleep Aid; Polident.)
  13. Indiana / Rape Conviction
  14. Kenya / Politics
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Dodge Autos; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  16. Airplanes / Flight Simulator
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1982
  1. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  2. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  3. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  4. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Subaru; Polident.)
  5. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  6. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis
  7. (Commercial: Efferdent; 3M Copiers; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  8. Mideast / PLO Dispersal
  9. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Hilton Hotel; Pepto-Bismol.)
  10. Paris / Terrorism
  11. USSR / Space Exploration
  12. (Commercial: Unisom; Playtex Bras; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  13. Braniff Pensions
  14. Kirkland
  15. Tax Incr. / Aftermath
  16. Weatherman
  17. Good Night

August 22, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  4. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  5. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Commodore Vic-20 Computer; Hilton Hotel; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  6. Video War Games
  7. Watts / Riot
  8. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Chevrolet Chevette; Efferdent; Clorets.)
  9. Sports / Golf / Tennis
  10. (Commercial: Aqua Velva; Unisom Sleep Aid; "World News Tonight".)
  11. New York City / Islands
  12. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1982
  1. Introduction Morton Dean
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Chrysler-Plymouth; Ecotrin.)
  4. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Muscular Dystrophy Association and Budweiser Beer.)
  6. Massachusetts / Motel Brawl
  7. Stock Market
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  9. Economy / Programs
  10. France / Forest Fires
  11. Horse Racing / Conquistador Cielo
  12. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Hilton Hotel; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  13. Pennsylvania / Cooperative Housing
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Kur (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Mazda Rx7; Ziploc Bags; Freedent Gum.)
  4. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  5. (Commercial: Unisom Sleep Aid; Hilton Hotel; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  6. Mideast / Israel-Syria Conflicts
  7. King Sobhuza Death
  8. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Sentry Insurance.)
  9. Pms
  10. (Commercial: K Mart and Dutch Boy Paints; Efferdent; Subaru.)
  11. Laotian Refugees / Moung
  12. Good Night

August 23, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Aftershave; Ford Escort.)
  4. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  5. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Mercedes Benz; Ayds Appetite Suppressant.)
  7. Stock Market / Banking
  8. Economy: Treasury Bills
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; High Point Coffee.)
  10. California / Levee Break
  11. EPA Report / Leaded Gasoline
  12. Bloomingdale / Death
  13. (Commercial: Purina Dog Chow; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Dodge Autos.)
  14. Top Item Recapped
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. USSR Pipeline
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Trucks; Riunite Wine.)
  5. Leaded Gasoline
  6. Mexico / Economy
  7. Stock Market
  8. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Brim Coffee.)
  9. Nevada / Nuclear Tests
  10. California / Levee Break
  11. California / Senate Race
  12. California-Australia Row
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  14. Bloomingdale Death
  15. Mideast / Commentary
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Clorets; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  17. England / Boxing
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1982
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Stock Market
  3. Economy / Prime Rate
  4. FHA-Virginia Mortgages
  5. Auto Sales and Loans
  6. AT&T
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Appliances; Anacin; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  8. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Total Cereal; K Mart and Dutch Boy Paints.)
  11. USSR Pipeline Dispute
  12. Leaded Gasoline
  13. Tennessee / School Prayer
  14. Bloomingdale Death
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz; Nosalt; You Panties.)
  16. Miami Mass Murder / Follow-Up
  17. Fallout Trials
  18. Stabler
  19. California-Australian Row
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Silhouette Special Edition Books; Chrysler-Plymouth.)
  21. Sisters / Advertising
  22. Good Night

August 24, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Stock Market / Economy
  3. AT&T
  4. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; K Mart Dutch Boy Paint.)
  5. USSR Pipeline
  6. Mexico / Economy
  7. Houston / Robbery
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin-3; Step Saver; Efferdent.)
  10. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  11. Economy: Gold Prices
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Bantron Smoking Deterrent Tablets; American Express Travelers Cheques; Metamucil; Bridgestone Tires.)
  13. Special Assignment / High Technology
  14. Sony
  15. Parton
  16. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Sherwin Williams Paint; Ford Trucks.)
  17. Houston / Marijuana
  18. Top Item Recapped and "Nightline" Announced
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Sherwin Williams Paint.)
  4. Economy / Stock Market / CPI
  5. USSR Pipeline
  6. England / Unemployment
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Q-Tips Cotton Swabs; Nosalt.)
  8. Mushroom War
  9. Unemployed Women
  10. Marijuana
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz; Total Cereal.)
  12. Babylift Legacy / Vietnam Orphans
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; American Express Travelers Cheques; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  14. New York City / Subway Cleanup
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor (Commentary)
  2. USSR Pipeline
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Riunite Wine; You Panties.)
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis / PLO Withdrawal / Commentary
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Autos; Sherwin Williams Products; Metamucil Laxative.)
  6. Economy / Consumer Prices
  7. Stock Market
  8. Economy / Gold
  9. Draft Registration Trials
  10. US-China, PR Mushroom War
  11. AT&T
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Paul Masson Light Wine; Playtex Bras.)
  14. Kentucky / Wet County
  15. Houston / Marijuana
  16. Barrier Island
  17. Air Traffic Controllers / Air Traffic
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Terminix; Mercedes Benz; Woolite Rug Cleaner.)
  19. Project Players
  20. Good Night

August 25, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Post Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. Congress / Richmond Resignation
  5. Stock Market
  6. Economy : Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Mercedes Benz; Sherwin Williams Products.)
  8. USSR Pipeline
  9. US-USSR Relations / Computer
  10. Special Assignment (High Tech)
  11. Steel Dumping
  12. New York Stock Exchange
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taylor's California Cellars Wine; Pledge; Whirlpool Dishwasher; Total Cereal.)
  14. Med. Diagnosis
  15. Weather
  16. Massachusetts / Police Indictments
  17. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Metamucil; Chrysler-Plymouth.)
  18. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. USSR Pipeline
  4. European Steel
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wagner Power Painter; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  6. Mexico / Economy
  7. Congress / Richmond Resignation
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item Canon NP400F Copier; Chrysler Plymouth.)
  9. Nuclear Warhead
  10. Massachusetts / Police Indictments
  11. Arkansas / Ind. Garage Sale
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Maxwell House Coffee and Muscular Dystrophy Association)
  14. Commentary (Reagan and Conservatives)
  15. Pan Am Flight 759 Crash / Aftermath
  16. (Commercial: Midas Products; Sherwin Williams Products; Mazola Margarine.)
  17. Minorities / Fat
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor Commentary
  2. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Wheatsworth Crackers; Sherwin Williams Products; Mercedes Benz.)
  4. Steel Dumping
  5. USSR Pipeline
  6. Stock Market
  7. Mexico / Economy
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Bridgestone Tires; Wrangler Jeans and Cotton Incorporated)
  9. Congress / Richmond Resignation
  10. NFL / Drug Use
  11. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Nuclear-Plants
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Sentry Insurance; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  14. Chicago / Bernardin
  15. US-USSR Relations / Computer Incident
  16. Poland / Hijacking
  17. Israel / El Al
  18. Commentary (Japan)
  19. Kentucky / Alcohol
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Paint; Mazola Margarine; Glad Trash Bags.)
  21. Route 30
  22. Good Night

August 26, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR Pipeline
  3. (Commercial: Bridgestone Tires; Wheatsworth Crackers.)
  4. Draft Registration / Sasway
  5. Gen. Elec. Coffeemakers
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Ford Trucks; Pepto-Bismol.)
  8. Sharon / United States Visit / Lebanon Invasion
  9. Poland
  10. New York Stock Exchange Report
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Margarine; Efferdent; Olympic Overcoat Paint; Soft Sense Skin Lotion.)
  12. Stock Market
  13. Manville Corp. / Bankruptcy
  14. Bankruptcy
  15. New York City / Gangland Murder
  16. Crime Rate
  17. Philadelphia / Mob War / Atlantic City
  18. (Commercial: Muscular Dystrophy Association and Maxwell House Coffee; Bantron Smoking Deterrent Tablets; Conoco.)
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1982
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Stock Market
  3. Business Failures
  4. Weidenbaum
  5. USSR Pipeline
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz; Total Cereal.)
  7. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  8. Italy / Banking Scandal
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; JCPenney.)
  10. Toxic Waste
  11. Manville Corp. / Bankruptcy
  12. Pan Am
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wheatsworth Crackers; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  14. Draft Registration / Sasway Trial
  15. Federal Elec. Commission
  16. White House Changes
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Sears Paint Products; Conoco.)
  18. Monopoly
  19. Crisis Training
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Stock Market
  3. Manville Corp. / Bankruptcy
  4. Hazardous Waste
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nosalt; Anacin; Mercedes Benz.)
  6. USSR Pipeline
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wrangler Blue Jeans and Cotton Incorporated; American Express Travelers Cheques; Land O Lakes Margarine.)
  8. Poland
  9. Sharon / United States Visit / Lebanon Invasion / PLO Withdrawal
  10. Japanese History
  11. Donovan
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item: Old Spice Cosmetics; Collegetown Clothes; Formby's Furniture Refinishers.)
  13. Wilson
  14. Crime Report
  15. Registration / Sasway Trial
  16. Weidenbaum
  17. Alaska / Walrus Rescue
  18. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paint; Riunite Wine; Chrysler-Plymouth.)
  19. Baseball / Henderson
  20. Good Night

August 27, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1982
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Wall Street
  3. Forbes 400
  4. (Commercial: Anacin-3; Olympic Oil Stain and Paint.)
  5. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item' Soft Sense Skin Lotion; Topol Toothpolish; Chrysler Plymouth.)
  8. Congress / Sex Scandal
  9. Massachusetts / Pornography
  10. Miami / Cruise Ship
  11. Panda
  12. Economy: Money Supply
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wagner Power Painter; Maxwell House Coffee and Muscular Dystrophy Ass .; Canon NP210 Copier; Bridgestone Tires.)
  14. Mexico / Economy
  15. Poland
  16. Ottawa / Terrorism
  17. USSR / Space
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart and Dutch Boy Paint; Mercedes Benz; Oil of Olay.)
  19. Mad Anniversary
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1982
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  3. Sharon / United States Visit
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Fantastik.)
  6. Cong. Sex Scandal
  7. Donovan
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Maxwell House Coffee and Muscular Dystrophy Association)
  9. Poland
  10. Ottawa / Terrorism
  11. USSR Pipeline
  12. Manville Corp. / Commentary
  13. Pierce
  14. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Terminix.)
  15. Music Industry / Rent-A-Record
  16. Wasted Food
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; TRW; Ford Trucks; J.C. Penney.)
  18. Shooting Sculpture
  19. Human-Powered Vehicle
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City); John Chancellor (Commentary)
  2. Sharon / United States Visit
  3. Mideast / PLO Defeat
  4. Weinberger / Mideast Tour
  5. Lebanon / PLO Withdrawal
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metamucil Laxative; Chrysler Plymouth; Clorets.)
  7. Wall Street
  8. Economy: Gold
  9. United States Economy
  10. Reagan / Bill Veto
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  12. Cong. Sex Scandal
  13. Donovan
  14. Mexico / Economy
  15. Ottawa / Terrorism
  16. Spain / Elections
  17. Stock Market Report and Money Supply (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Total Cereal; Sentry Insurance.)
  19. Florida / Cruise Ship
  20. New Jersey / Bees
  21. Florida / Cruise Ship
  22. Forbes / Commentary (High Tech)
  23. Human-Powered Vehicle
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Paint Products; Paul Masson Light Wine; Mercedes Benz.)
  25. Baseball
  26. Wisconsin / Football
  27. Good Night

August 28, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Appropriations Veto
  3. Cong. Sex Scandal
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler Plymouth; Paul Masson Light Wine.)
  5. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  7. Korea / Defection
  8. Florida / Paraquat Spraying
  9. Sports / Basketball / Little League
  10. Transatlantic Crossing
  11. English Channel Swim
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Toyota.)
  13. Massachusetts / Childhood Leukemia
  14. Poland
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Michelin Tires.)
  16. Egypt-London / 1 Day Trip
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1982
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. President / Appropriations Veto
  3. Mexico / Economy
  4. (Commercial: Unisom; Freedent Chewing Gum; Lanacane Creme.)
  5. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  6. Arab League Conference
  7. (Commercial: Hilton Hotel; Oil of Olay; Rolaids.)
  8. USSR Pipeline
  9. Poland
  10. Cosmonauts
  11. Korea
  12. El Salvador
  13. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Ex-Lax; Dentu-Creme.)
  14. Cong. Sex Scandal
  15. Florida / Paraquat Spraying
  16. Record Watermelon
  17. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Chevrolet Celebrity; Anacin.)
  18. Transatlantic Crossing
  19. Red Cross Swim
  20. Good Night

August 29, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1982
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  3. (Commercial: Unisom; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  4. USSR Pipeline
  5. Poland
  6. Prince Charles /Explorers
  7. Transatlantic Crossing
  8. (Commercial: Fasteeth; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Brim Coffee.)
  9. Social Security
  10. Texas / Economy
  11. Mexico / Politics
  12. (Commercial: Taylor's California Cellars Wine; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Lanacane Creme; Chevrolet Celebrity.)
  13. Sports / Golf / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids; ABC "World News Tonight"; Midas.)
  15. Human Rocket
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1982
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1982
  1. Introduction Bob Kur (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  3. Mideast / Lebanon Invasion / Begin
  4. (Commercial: Mazda GLC; Sentry Insurance; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  5. Poland
  6. France / Terrorism
  7. (Commercial: Rolaids; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; 3M Copiers.)
  8. Dole / Social Security
  9. Party Contributions
  10. Indian Med. Services
  11. Weather
  12. Juvenile Delinquency
  13. Yankees
  14. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Aqua Velva; Bell System.)
  15. Prince Charles and Explorers
  16. Transatlantic Crossing
  17. Channel Swim
  18. (Commercial: Nytol; Chevrolet Celebrity; Lanacane Creme.)
  19. Drive-In Theaters
  20. Good Night

August 30, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1982
  1. Introduction and Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Ford Ltd Crown Victoria.)
  4. Football / Strike
  5. Bergman Death
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Kaopectate; Bridgestone Tires.)
  8. Michigan / Mass Murder Trial
  9. Florida / Marijuana
  10. Banks
  11. Wall Street
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International; Chrysler Plymouth; National Education Association)
  13. USSR Pipeline
  14. Poland
  15. Kennedy / Unemployment
  16. Vol. Army
  17. Veterans Administration / Alvarez
  18. (Commercial: Anacin-3; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Buc Wheats Cereal.)
  19. Louisiana / Busing
  20. Indiana-Ohio Schools
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1982
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  3. Arab Summit
  4. Mideast / United States Policy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Autos; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Teachers' Strikes
  7. Memphis / Busing
  8. Energy / Wood Fuel
  9. Economy / Housing
  10. Poland
  11. USSR / Population
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Terminix.)
  14. Football / Strike
  15. South California / Smog
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  17. Illinois / Peoria Politics
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Glidden Paints; Goodyear Service.)
  19. Bergman Death
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  3. Sharon / Jordan
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; MasterCard II; Wheatsworth Crackers; Fasteeth.)
  5. Bergman Death
  6. (Commercial: Pond's Cold Cream; Riunite Wine; Nytol.)
  7. Poland
  8. Mexico / Economy
  9. Donovan
  10. Nader / Reagan Administration
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: 3M Copiers; Buc Wheats Cereal; Goodyear Service.)
  13. Football / Strike
  14. Teenage Drinking
  15. Banking Industry
  16. False Imprisonment
  17. Indiana-Ohio School
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dristan; Mercedes Benz; Anacin.)
  19. Route 30
  20. Good Night

August 31, 1982

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1982
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. USSR Pipeline
  4. (Commercial: Dodge Autos; Olympic Overcoat.)
  5. Wall Street
  6. Economy / Prime / Mortgages
  7. General Motors
  8. New York Stock Exchange
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Final Net Hair Spray; Topol Toothpolish; Ayds.)
  10. Mideast / Weinberger
  11. Reagan / Mideast Speech
  12. Lebanon / Israeli Invasion
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Sears; Kaopectate; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Conoco.)
  15. US-Cuba Relations / Radio
  16. Teachers Strikes
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP400F Copier; Brim Coffee; Mercedes Benz.)
  18. Nebraska / Social Security Fight
  19. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1982
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. USSR Pipeline
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wagner Power Painter; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  5. Economy / Index
  6. General Motors
  7. US-Cuba Relations / Radio Bdcsts.
  8. Small Business Administration / Mexico Economy
  9. Wyoming / Liver Transplant
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Old Spice.)
  11. Lebanon / Invasion / PLO Evacuation
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Glidden Paint.)
  13. Cong. Sex and Drug Scandals
  14. Mississippi River / Pollution
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; TRW; Riunite Wine.)
  16. Japan / Television Ads
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1982
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz; Wheatsworth Crackers; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. Lebanon / Invasion / PLO Withdrawal
  5. Mideast / Weinberger
  6. USSR Pipeline
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Nosalt; Anacin.)
  8. Economy / Index
  9. General Motors
  10. Martin Marietta-Bendix Merger
  11. Vermont / Mortgage Revolt
  12. Weather / Energy
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: National Education Association; Rolaids; Sentry Insurance.)
  15. US-Cuba Relations / Radio
  16. Death Penalty / Injections
  17. Brennan / Reporter
  18. Cong. Sex Scandal
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; Silhouette Desire Books; Ford Trucks.)
  20. Cube Clash
  21. Baseball
  22. Good Night

Specials

• August 01, 1982 - PBS Special - Crisis to Crisis - Christian Right [22:30:00 - 23:29:20]
• August 07, 1982 - CBS Special - Bittersweet Memories: A Vietnam Reunion [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 10, 1982 - PBS Special - American Dream, American Reality: The Refugee Experience [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• August 10, 1982 - PBS Special - Soviet Dissidents in Exile [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 12, 1982 - ABC Special - Viewpoint [23:30:30 - 25:30:00]
• August 13, 1982 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference [13:02:00 - 13:20:00]
• August 13, 1982 - ABC Special - CloseUp: Swords, Plowshares & Politics [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 13, 1982 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [13:02:00 - 13:20:00]
• August 14, 1982 - NBC Special - Japan vs US- The Hi Tech shootout [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• August 15, 1982 - PBS Special - Crisis to Crisis: What price clean air? [22:30:00 - 23:30:00]
• August 16, 1982 - ABC Special - Reagan Address [19:00:00 - 19:45:00]
• August 16, 1982 - CBS Special - Reagan Address [19:00:00 - 19:27:00]
• August 17, 1982 - CBS Special - Voices Of Opposition [19:00:00 - 19:30:00]
• August 20, 1982 - ABC Special - Reagan Statement re: Lebanon [08:48:40 - 08:57:00]
• August 20, 1982 - ABC Special - Shultz Press Conference Re: Lebanon [12:00:00 - 13:00:00]
• August 21, 1982 - NBC Special - What Ever Happened to El Salvador [22:00:00 - 23:00:00]
• August 22, 1982 - PBS Special - Crisis to Crisis: The children of violence [22:30:00 - 23:30:00]
• August 29, 1982 - PBS Special - Crisis to Crisis: Voices of a Divided City [22:30:00 - 23:30:00]

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