October 1983 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Mondale / AFL-CIO, Maine Poll
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Hancock; AT&T.)
  4. Continental Strike
  5. Spending Bill
  6. Pentagon / Spending Spree
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Swift International Entree; Airborne; Silhouette Books.)
  8. Moscow Peace March
  9. USSR / Rocket Accident
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  11. Lebanon
  12. Martin / Death
  13. California / Tornadoes
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Efferdent; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  15. Baseball / Retirements
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today

October 2, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Philippines Trip
  3. Lebanon
  4. Nicaragua
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; American Dairy Association)
  6. Now Convention
  7. Virginia / Falwell-Kennedy Meeting
  8. (Commercial: Cutlass Ciera; Levi Strauss Jeans; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Tank II.)
  9. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  10. Continental Strike
  11. Arizona-New Mexico Flooding
  12. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; General Motors; MasterCard International Travelers Checks; Super Poli-Grip.)
  13. Sports / Football / Baseball
  14. (Commercial: American Dairy Association; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Jack Russell Terrier
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1983
  1. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Airborne; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; General Motors.)
  2. Alligator
  3. Louisiana / Raptor Rehabilitation Unit
  4. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today

October 3, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Reagan / Philippines
  4. Supreme Court / Gun Control
  5. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  6. Airline Industry
  7. Martin Luther King Day
  8. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; AT&T; Stock Market Report; American Dairy Association; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  9. Arizona / Flooding
  10. Japan / Volcano
  11. Lebanon
  12. Poland / Warsaw Uprising
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Planters Products; MCI Mail; "Economy: Gold Price"; Aetna Insurance; Liquid Plumr.)
  14. AT&T
  15. Sensory Loss
  16. Minnesota / Manhunt
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; "Nightline"; Ocean Spray Fruit Drink; K Mart.)
  18. Goat Mowers
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Arizona / Flooding
  3. Reagan / Asia Trip
  4. Japan / Volcano
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Buick Century.)
  6. Supreme Court / Gun Control / Intelligence Agencies / Cable Television Ads / Demonstrators / Sex Discrimination
  7. Supreme Court / Wrongful Birth
  8. AT&T
  9. Continental Strike
  10. Eastern Airlines
  11. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  13. Lebanon
  14. Israel / Shamir
  15. Martin Luther King Day
  16. Spelunker Death
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; John Hancock Insurance.)
  19. Medical Research / NMR
  20. Heart Disease (Part I)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Drano; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  22. Rolls-Royce
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Philippines Trip
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Sanka Coffee; Mazola Margarine.)
  4. Supreme Court / Gun Control
  5. Supreme Court / Home Video Recorders / Sex Discrimination
  6. Arizona / Flooding
  7. Japan / Volcano
  8. West Germany / Mortar Accident
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwasher; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray.)
  11. King Holiday
  12. Minnesota / Manhunt
  13. Auto Safety
  14. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  15. AFL-CIO / 1984 Campaign
  16. Continental Strike
  17. Eastern Airlines
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Insurance; IBM Display Writer; American Gas Association)
  19. Backgrounder (US-China, PR, Relations)
  20. Lebanon
  21. USS Iowa
  22. Drug-Smuggling Operation
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; Liquid Plumr; Buick.)
  24. Chicago White Sox / Baseball
  25. Good Night

October 4, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  3. Nicaragua
  4. PLO-Syrian Conflict
  5. (Commercial: Clorets; Canon Personal Copiers; Stock Market Report; General Motors; Sanka.)
  6. Arizona / Flooding
  7. Precious Metals Fraud
  8. National Drinking Age
  9. Supreme Court / Nativity Scenes
  10. California / Teachers' Strike
  11. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MCI Mail; Riopan Plus; National League Playoffs"; K Mart; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  13. Auto Sales
  14. Alabama / General Motors
  15. Life Expectancy
  16. Marriage and Divorce Rates
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Chrysler Laser XE; "Nightline"; American Dairy Association; John Hancock Insurance.)
  18. Southern Legislative Dictionary
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors; AT&T.)
  5. Arizona / Flooding
  6. Nuclear Waste
  7. Continental Strike
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bausch and Lomb Soft Contact Lenses; Gallo Wine.)
  9. Pennsylvania / Steelworkers' Violence
  10. Washington / Utility Bonds
  11. Tax Shelter Abuse
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; Cutlass Ciera.)
  13. Supreme Court / Nativity Scenes
  14. Immigration Reform Bill
  15. Postal Service / Zip Codes
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; AT&T; Prestone Coolant/Antifreeze.)
  18. Life Expectancy
  19. Heart Disease
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  3. Nuclear Waste Shipments
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anbesol; Fixodent; Oil of Olay.)
  5. Arizona / Floods
  6. Oklahoma / Weather
  7. Japan / Volcano, Earthquakes
  8. Chile / Earthquake
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; AT&T; Gallo Wine.)
  10. Washington / Bond Failure
  11. Supreme Court / Nativity Scenes
  12. Detroit High School Mix-Up
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Aetna Insurance; A1 Steak Sauce; Midas Brakes.)
  15. Special Segment (Nicaragua's Miskito Indians)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecotrin; American Airlines; Mazola Margarine.)
  17. New Hampshire / Tire Collection
  18. Good Night

October 5, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Nobel Peace Prize / Walesa
  3. Geneva / Start Talks
  4. Korean Jet Downing / Aftermath
  5. Watt Controversy
  6. Honduras / Big Pine II
  7. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Shaver; Sears Hardware; Stock Market Report; Buick Autos; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  8. Arizona / Flooding
  9. Texas / Stay of Execution
  10. United States Internment Camps Case
  11. King Holiday
  12. Cooke / Health
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart and Dutch Boy Paint; Aetna Insurance; "Baseball Playoffs"; NAPA Auto Products; American Dairy Association)
  14. Eastern Airlines
  15. Continental Strike
  16. Mondale / AFL-CIO Endorsement
  17. Israel / Shamir
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Hardward; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks; "Nightline"; General Motors; K Mart.)
  19. Latchkey Kids
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nobel Peace Prize / Walesa
  3. Mondale / AFL-CIO
  4. Union Strength / Airlines
  5. Continental Strike
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fixodent; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Watt Controversy
  8. Arizona / Flooding
  9. US-Canada Relations / Jaffe Case
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Hancock Insurance; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  11. Lebanon
  12. Israel / Shamir
  13. El Salvador
  14. Starts Talks
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; General Motors.)
  17. Genetic Engineering Suit
  18. Toxic Waste Sites
  19. Minnesota Iron Range
  20. FTC / Used Car Dealers
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Riopan Plus.)
  22. Baseball
  23. Baseball / History
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Nobel Peace Prize
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Jell-O; High Point Coffee; AT&T.)
  4. Watt Controversy
  5. Reagan / 1984 Campaign
  6. King Holiday
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  9. Texas / Stay of Execution
  10. Gold Investment Fraud
  11. Baseball
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; Aetna Insurance; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine.)
  13. Special Segment (China, PR and Population)
  14. Commentary (Walesa and Nobel)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Rat Killer; Liquid Plumr; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  16. Texas / Animal Farm
  17. Good Night

October 6, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / CIA Involvement
  3. United Nations / Central American Peace Plan
  4. Watt Controversy
  5. House / Water Projects Bill
  6. Mondale / AFL-CIO Convention
  7. (Commercial: Chrysler Laser XE; Stock Market Report; Certainteed Insulation; John Hancock Insurance.)
  8. Air Safety
  9. Eastern Airlines
  10. Paramount Studios Fire / Follow-Up
  11. Arizona / Flooding
  12. Cooke / Death
  13. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Free N' Soft; Baseball Playoffs"; Andersen Windows; American Dairy Association)
  14. Lebanon
  15. 1973 Arab-Israeli War / Follow-Up
  16. Nobel Prize For Literature
  17. Poland
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart and Dutch Boy Paint; Planters Products; "20/20; "Nightline"; AT&T; Aetna Insurance.)
  19. Pet Penguin
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Syria / USSR Missiles
  3. Start Talks
  4. NATO / Battlefield Nuclear Weapons Agreement
  5. Korean Jet Downing / Aftermath
  6. Nicaragua-Honduras Conflict
  7. Nicaragua / CIA Involvement
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Cutlass Ciera.)
  9. Eastern Airlines
  10. Continental Strike
  11. Air Safety
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. Arizona / Floods
  14. Hawaii / Kilauea
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  16. Brink `S Robbery / Sentences
  17. Seattle / Chinatown Massacre Sentence
  18. Drug Wars / Bank Connection
  19. Nobel Prize For Literature
  20. Cooke / Death
  21. (Commercial: Epson Computers; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  22. Alabama / Boat Warehouse Fire
  23. Military Waste
  24. Navy / Disposal Plant
  25. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip; Free N' Soft; Clorets.)
  26. Oklahoma / Water
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / CIA Involvement
  3. Backgrounder (The CIA's Armies)
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee; Certainteed Insulation; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  5. Korean Jet Downing / Aftermath
  6. Start Talks
  7. Poland
  8. Nobel Prize For Literature
  9. Cooke / Death
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Toasted Wheat and Raisins Cereal; IBM Display Writer; Gallo Wine.)
  11. Watt Controversy
  12. Mondale / AFL-CIO Endorsement
  13. House / Water Projects
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Ecotrin; American Dairy Association; General Motors.)
  16. Airlines / Continental Strike / Eastern
  17. Commentary (Airline Industry, Bankruptcy Laws)
  18. Florida / High School Military Training
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riopan Plus; Andersen Windows; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  20. California / Defector's Debut
  21. Good Night

October 7, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Republican Women Convention
  3. Watt Controversy
  4. Eastern Airlines
  5. Continental Strike
  6. Economy / Unemployment
  7. Job Training
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Dunkin' Donuts; Stock Market Report; AT&T; Lysol Disinfectant Spray.)
  9. El Salvador / Shultz Visit / Death Squads
  10. Iran-Iraq War / French Jets
  11. Syria / USSR Missiles
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Insurance; American Dairy Association; "Baseball Playoffs"; Certainteed Insulation; NCR Computers.)
  13. Home Computer Industry
  14. New York / Earthquake'
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart and Dutch Boy Paints; Gallo Wine; "Nightline"; "This Week"; A1 Steak Sauce; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  16. Arms Race Study
  17. United Nations / War
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines
  3. Watt Controversy
  4. New York / Earthquake
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ace Hardware; K Mart and Dutch Boy Paints.)
  6. Reagan / Republican Women
  7. Nicaragua
  8. El Salvador / Death Squads
  9. Syria / USSR Missiles
  10. Lebanon
  11. Iran-Iraq War / French Jets
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Product 19 Cereal.)
  13. Philadelphia / Tanker Collision
  14. Baseball
  15. Nonprescription Drugs
  16. Medical Exam Controversy
  17. Peters Sentenced
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze/Coolant; AT&T.)
  20. Economy / Unemployment
  21. Employment / Part-Time Workers
  22. New York / Steel Plant
  23. Congress / Jobless Benefits
  24. Job Training Program
  25. Dairy Price Supports
  26. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Hardware; Plymouth Reliant K; Lysol Disinfectant Spray.)
  27. Carter Furniture
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Eastern Airlines
  3. Continental Strike
  4. Helms Controversy / FAA
  5. Watt Controversy
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Goodyear; Riopan Plus; Aetna Insurance.)
  7. Lebanon
  8. Arms Control / Nitze
  9. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  10. Northern Ireland / IRA
  11. Iran-Iraq War / French Planes
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lysol Disinfectant Spray; Whirlpool Dishwasher; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks.)
  13. Economy / Unemployment
  14. Reagan / Republican Women
  15. Glenn and The Right Stuff / Campaign 1984
  16. Carter Furniture
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: American Dairy Association; Norelco Razors; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  19. New York / Earthquake
  20. Arms Race Study
  21. West / Plague
  22. Baseball
  23. Philadelphia / Tanker Collision
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; NBC "Nightly News"; Brim Coffee.)
  25. Fall Fashions
  26. Good Night

October 8, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1983
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Watt Controversy
  3. Air Safety
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dentu-Gel; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens.)
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Syria / USSR Missiles
  7. Lebanon
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tank II; Buick LeSabre; NCR Computers.)
  9. Nicaragua
  10. Turkey / USSR Defector
  11. USSR / Walesa
  12. Australia / Aborigines and Land Boom
  13. Philippines / Civil Unrest
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Firenza; Aetna Insurance; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine.)
  15. Arizona / Flood Cleanup
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; AT&T; National Car Rental.)
  17. Baseball Playoffs
  18. Memphis / Beale Street
  19. Good Night

October 9, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Watt Resignation
  3. South Korea / Burma / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Clorets.)
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Lebanon
  7. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  8. (Commercial: Jell-O; Sanka Coffee; Ecotrin; National Car Rental.)
  9. Death Penalty
  10. Texas / Murder Spree
  11. (Commercial: AT&T; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Aetna Insurance; Gas-X.)
  12. Sports / Baseball / Football
  13. (Commercial: General Motors; American Dairy Association; "World News Tonight".)
  14. B-52
  15. Top Item Recapped
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1983
  1. Introduction Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. South Korea / Burma / Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aetna Insurance; Efferdent; Oldsmobile Firenza.)
  4. Watt Resignation
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; National Car Rental.)
  6. Lebanon / Arafat
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. Kissinger Central American Commission
  9. US-USSR Relations
  10. (Commercial: Bufferin; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  11. Mondale / Iowa Straw Poll
  12. Florida / Endangered Species
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; General Motors; Fixodent; NBC "News At Sunrise.")
  14. Television Adoptions
  15. Good Night

October 10, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1983
  1. Watt Resignation
  2. Israel / Shamir
  3. Lebanon
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. South Korea / Burma Assassination Attempt
  6. Philippines / Assassination Investigation
  7. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  8. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medicine; Stock Market Report; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Clorets.)
  9. Love Canal Settlement
  10. Anesthetic Warning
  11. New York City / Cooke Funeral
  12. Richardson / Death
  13. (Commercial: Aetna Insurance; A1 Steak Sauce; Economy: Gasoline Prices;" IBM Display Writer Office System; American Dairy Association)
  14. Continental Strike
  15. Airline Deregulation
  16. Nobel Price For Medicine
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tums; American Airlines; "Nightline"; Norelco Razors; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  18. Florida / Unique Sentences
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Watt Resignation
  3. South Korea / Burma Assassination Attempt
  4. Philippines / Assassination Investigation
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Plymouth Reliant K; Efferdent.)
  6. Nobel Prize For Medicine
  7. New York City / Cooke Funeral
  8. Richardson / Death
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Hardware; Total Cereal.)
  10. Israel / Shamir
  11. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  12. Nicaragua
  13. USSR / Trapped Ships
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Free N' Soft.)
  15. Census Bureau Report / Working Women
  16. Florida / Legal Advice
  17. University of Kansas / Basketball Controversy
  18. Kansas City / Organized Crime
  19. Love Canal Settlement
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: d-CON Rat Killer; MasterCard International; Saxon Aftershave Lotion.)
  22. Illinois / Brady Homecoming
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Watt Resignation
  3. 1984 Campaign / Glenn, Mondale
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; NCR Computers; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  5. South Korea / Burma Assassination Attempt
  6. Philippines / Assassination Investigation
  7. Israel / Shamir
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Aetna Insurance; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  11. Special Segment (El Salvador)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Saxon Aftershave Lotion; Ecotrin; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  13. Nobel Prize For Medicine
  14. Florida / Legal Advice
  15. New York City / Cooke Funeral
  16. Richardson / Death
  17. (Commercial: American Dairy Association; Regina Electrikbroom; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  18. 1984 Olympics
  19. China, PR
  20. Good Night

October 11, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Organized Crime Indictments
  3. Israel / Economy
  4. Lebanon
  5. Iran-Iraq War / French Planes
  6. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  7. Nicaragua / CIA Involvement
  8. US-USSR / Start Talks
  9. South Korea / Terrorism
  10. (Commercial: Planters Products; John Hancock Insurance; Stock Market Report; Product 19 Cereal; Renault Encore.)
  11. Illinois / Mondale
  12. Alabama / Mayoral Elections
  13. Education / Merit Pay
  14. Government / False Billing
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Electronic 85 Typewriter; Preparation H; "Sports: World Series"; Canon A-I Camera; American Dairy Association.)
  16. Baseball / World Series
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lysol Disinfectant Spray; Aetna Insurance; "Nightline"; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks; Chrysler Laser XE.)
  18. Maine / Hand Crank Phone System
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Start Talks
  3. US-China, PR Relations / Wu Visit
  4. El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ecotrin; Pollenex Dial Massage Showerheads.)
  6. Television / Children's Programming
  7. Organized Crime Indictments
  8. Military Capital Punishment Law
  9. Draft Registration
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Rat Killer; John Hancock Insurance.)
  11. Iran-Iraq War / Persian Gulf Threat
  12. Israel / Economy
  13. Burma / Terrorism
  14. South Korea / Bombing Victims
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: American Airlines; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products.)
  17. Sports / Drugs / Steroids
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Product 19 Cereal; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Riunite Wine.)
  19. Los Angeles / Blackout
  20. Los Angeles / Grocer vs Gang
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Education / Task Force
  3. Supreme Court / Bankruptcy
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; High Point Coffee; Levi Strauss Jeans; Lysol Disinfectant Spray.)
  5. Burma / South Korea / Terrorism
  6. South Korea-/ Burma Terrorism
  7. US-USSR Relations / Start Talks
  8. US-China, PR Relations / Wu Visit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Certainteed Insulation; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks; Total Cereal.)
  10. Nicaragua
  11. Special Segment (Salvadoran Land Reform)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Aetna Insurance; Dentu-Gel; Saxon Aftershave Lotion.)
  14. Organized Crime Crackdown
  15. Prudential-Bache / Embezzlement
  16. Los Angeles / Grocer vs Gang
  17. Commentary (USSR Radar)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Jell-O; Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray; "Today"; American Dairy Association)
  19. Harvard Gate House
  20. Good Night

October 12, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Start Talks
  3. Japan / Tanaka Sentenced
  4. Eastern Agreement
  5. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  6. (Commercial: American Dairy Association; Century 21; Stock Market Report; Aetna Insurance; Tums.)
  7. Boston / Mayoral Race
  8. Alabama / Mayoral Races
  9. 1984 Democratic Candidates
  10. Washington / Senate Primary
  11. New Cancer Test
  12. CNN-SNC Merger
  13. World Series
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP270F Copier; Planters Products; "Weather: Midwest"; Sanka Coffee; American Airlines.)
  15. Central America / Kissinger Commission / El Salvador
  16. Lebanon
  17. South Korea / Burma Terrorism
  18. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Dunkin' Donuts; "Nightline"; IBM Display Writer; Levi Strauss Clothes.)
  19. Times and O'Connor / Women
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Eastern Air Lines
  4. New Cancer Test
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; Tylenol.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Start Talks
  7. Central America / Kissinger Commission / El Salvador
  8. Nicaragua
  9. Chile / Civil Unrest
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; Riunite Wine.)
  11. Snc-CNN Buyout
  12. Cable Television
  13. Illinois / Plane Crash
  14. Texas / Murder Spree
  15. California / Doctors' Murder Charges
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Planters Products; MasterCard International and Travelers Cheques.)
  17. Japan / Tanaka Sentenced
  18. Philippines / Marcos
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; High Point; Midas Brakes.)
  21. Draft Registration / Child Support Delinquents
  22. Boston / Mayoral Race
  23. Louisiana / Gubernatorial Race
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Start Talks
  3. Central America / Kissinger Commission / El Salvador
  4. China, PR / Communist Party Purge
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mazola Margarine; Century 21; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Boston / Mayoral Race
  7. 1984 Democratic Candidates
  8. Times and O'Connor / Women
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Fixodent; Oil of Olay; Riopan Plus.)
  11. Oil Lease Lottery
  12. Eastern Air Lines
  13. Texas / Murder Spree
  14. Weather / East
  15. Illinois / Plane Crash
  16. North Dakota / Snow
  17. World Series
  18. CNN-SNC Buyout
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Aetna Insurance.)
  20. Missing Children / Adam Aftermath
  21. Special Segment (Missing Children)
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Independent Insurance Agents; Bayer Aspirin; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  23. Florida / House Arrest Sentences
  24. Punk Haircut
  25. Good Night

October 13, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Clark / Interior Secretary
  3. 1984 Vote / Reagan
  4. 1984 Vote / Mondale, Glenn
  5. (Commercial: Renault Encore; Sentry Hardware; Stock Market Report; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; IBM Electronic 85 Typewriter.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Auto Industry
  8. Lindane / EPA
  9. New Mexico / Failed Power Plant
  10. Iran-Iraq War
  11. Israel / Economy
  12. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  13. South Korea / Funerals / Burma Terrorism
  14. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; A1 Steak Sauce; Economy: Retail Sales"; NCR Computers; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  15. Computer Theft
  16. Teenage Drinking
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; Sanka Coffee; "20/20; "Nightline"; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Sears Hardware.)
  18. England / Political-Sex Scandal
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Interior / Clark
  3. Reagan Reelection
  4. Regan, Feldstein Speeches
  5. Lebanon
  6. Israel / Economy
  7. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; John Hancock Insurance.)
  9. California / Computer Theft
  10. Virginia / Gas Fire
  11. Baseball / Cocaine Charges
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Planters Products; AT&T.)
  14. Lindane
  15. Auto Safety
  16. Korean Jet Downing / Aftermath
  17. South Korea / Funerals / Burma Terrorism
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Product 19 Cereal; Lysol Disinfectant Spray.)
  19. Hospital Care
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware; A1 Steak Sauce; American Bankers Association)
  21. 1984 Campaign / Mondale, Glenn
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Interior / Clark
  3. Reagan / Reelection
  4. Mondale
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aetna Insurance; NAPA Auto Products; AT&T.)
  6. Auto Sales
  7. Auto Safety
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Lebanon
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; NCR Computers; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks; American Airlines.)
  11. Special Segment (AIDS)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: American Dairy Association; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine; Fixodent.)
  14. Baseball / Cocaine Charges
  15. Texas / Drug Trafficking
  16. Commentary (Phone Costs)
  17. Bible Readings
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total; Remington Razors; "Today"; Brim Coffee.)
  19. Car Salesman
  20. Good Night

October 14, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1983
  1. Lebanon
  2. Mideast / Arab Force
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  5. (Commercial: Jell-O; Free N' Soft; Stock Market Report; Sears Hardware; Tums.)
  6. Herbicides Banned
  7. Economy / Factory Production, Producer Prices
  8. Interior / Clark
  9. Warsaw Pact Meeting
  10. MX Test
  11. Britain / Sex Scandal
  12. Zimmerman / Death
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks; American Airlines; "Sunday: World Food Day"; Clorets; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  14. Death Penalty / Injections
  15. Food, Drug Tampering Bill
  16. Elementary Schools / Alcohol Education
  17. Baseball / Cocaine
  18. Bible Readings / Sexism
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse Prufe; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medication; "Nightline"; "This Week"; Aetna Insurance; American Dairy Association)
  20. World Series
  21. Sun Ring
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon
  3. National Security Advisor / Interior Secretary
  4. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  5. Warsaw Pact Meeting
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Regina Electrikbrooms.)
  7. Economy / Wholesale Prices, Industrial Production
  8. Oregon / Lumber Industry
  9. Drunken Driving / Texas
  10. California / Cocaine Haul
  11. Baseball / Cocaine
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: American Dairy Association; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  14. Nicaragua
  15. South Africa / Apartheid
  16. Britain / Sex Scandal
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Hancock Insurance; Planters Products.)
  18. Death Penalty / Injections
  19. Atari Losses
  20. Computer Industry / Lotus
  21. 2,4,5-T Herbicide
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Bankers Association; Bayer Aspirin; Total Cereal.)
  23. France / Eiffel Tower / Castle
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon
  3. Lebanon Diary (Part I)
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aetna Insurance; Bufferin; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  5. National Security Advisor
  6. Interior / Clark
  7. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  8. El Salvador
  9. Economy / Factory Production, Wholesale Prices
  10. Exxon / Water Project
  11. 1984 Democratic Convention
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: American Airlines; American Dairy Association; Total Cereal.)
  14. Warsaw Pact Meeting
  15. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  16. Backgrounder (NATO Missile Deployment)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks; Mazola Margarine; Anbesol.)
  18. Britain / Sex Scandal
  19. Missouri / False Imprisonment
  20. Baseball / Cocaine
  21. Hockey
  22. Georgia / Racial Discrimination
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP500AF Copier; Bayer Aspirin; NBC "Nightly News"; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  24. Regent Air
  25. Good Night

October 15, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  3. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  4. USSR -West German Relations / Arms Control
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Delta 88; John Hancock Insurance.)
  6. National Security Advisor
  7. Washington / Pro-Watt Rally
  8. Hurricane Raymond
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; AT&T.)
  10. Lebanon
  11. South Korea / Burma Terrorism
  12. Korean Jet Downing / Aftermath
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; American Bankers Association)
  14. O'Brien / Death
  15. Cable Television Piracy
  16. World Series
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Personal Computer Software; Remington Micro Screen Shaver; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  18. Florida / Jail Food Operations
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1983
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Lebanon
  3. Israel / Kollek Attacked
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon A-I Camera; Nutri-Grain Cereal; John Hancock Insurance.)
  5. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  6. Colorado / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  7. USSR -West German Relations / Arms Control
  8. Poland
  9. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; Maytag; Super Poli-Grip.)
  11. Trident Submarine Christening
  12. Glenn Campaign / Movie Premiere
  13. World Series
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Insurance; American Gas Association; Goodyear Tires.)
  15. Minnesota / Health Kick
  16. Maryland / Murder Ordeal
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Oil of Olay; MasterCard International and Travelers Cheques.)
  18. O'Brien / Death
  19. Good Night

October 16, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1983
  1. Introduction Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. National Security Advisor
  3. Lebanon
  4. National Security Advisor
  5. Lebanon
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ace Hardware; Clorets; AT&T.)
  7. USSR -West Germany / Arms Talks
  8. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; AT&T; American Bankers Association)
  10. Kidnapped Children
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Hancock Insurance; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Levi Strauss Clothes.)
  12. US-Canada Relations / Acid Rain
  13. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  14. Prince Andrew / Assassination Plot
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Saxon Aftershave; Sanka; NBC "News At Sunrise.")
  16. Carter Briefing Books / Missing Tapes
  17. The Right Stuff Premiere / Glenn Campaign
  18. West Virginia / Country Music Jamboree
  19. Good Night

October 17, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  3. US-USSR Relations / Missile Deployment
  4. West Virginia / Gas Explosion
  5. National Security Advisor
  6. Lebanon
  7. Reagan / Reelection Campaign
  8. Democratic Candidates / Fund-Raising
  9. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Stock Market Report; Preparation H; Volkswagen GTI.)
  10. Louisiana / Creation Ruling
  11. Baseball / Cocaine
  12. Texas / High School Football
  13. Supreme Court / College Football Bdcsts.
  14. Nobel Prize For Economics
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tums; Aetna Insurance; Space Shuttle Repairs"; Chrysler Laser XE; Planters Products.)
  16. Central America / Kissinger Commission
  17. Nicaragua
  18. Arctic Sea / Rescue Operation
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hertz; Fleet Relief; "Nightline"; American Dairy Association; Napa.)
  20. World Series
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. West Virginia / Gas Explosion
  3. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  4. Lebanon
  5. National Security Advisor
  6. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Volkswagen GTI; Levi Jeans.)
  8. World Series
  9. Baseball / Cocaine
  10. McDonnell Douglas Strike
  11. Nobel Prize For Economics
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Oil of Olay.)
  13. Reagan / Reelection
  14. Arctic Sea / Rescue Operation
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Hertz; American Dairy Association)
  17. Economy / Factory Use
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Louisiana / Creationism
  20. Drug Testing and Poverty
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent; Dunkin' Donuts; AT&T.)
  22. Food Gleaning
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. West Virginia / Gas Explosion
  3. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  4. US-USSR Relations / Missile Deployment
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Bankers Association; Anacin; Volkswagen GTI.)
  6. Reagan / Reelection Campaign
  7. National Security Advisor
  8. Philippines / Marcos
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Saxon Aftershave; American Dairy Association; Metropolitan Insurance Companies.)
  11. Lebanon
  12. Lebanon Diary (Part II)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hertz; Independent Insurance Agents; AT&T.)
  14. Baseball / Cocaine
  15. World Series
  16. Vermont / Northeast Kingdom Church
  17. Hinckley, Sr.
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razor; Aetna Insurance; NBC "News At Sunrise"; Efferdent.)
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. Florida / Stone Crab Hunt
  21. Good Night

October 18, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. General Motors Corporation / Minority Discrimination Settlement
  3. Environment / Greenhouse Effect
  4. Super Vaccine
  5. Video Terminals / Health Hazards
  6. West Virginia / Gas Explosion Aftermath
  7. King Holiday
  8. (Commercial: Aetna Insurance; Taster's Choice Coffee; Stock Market Report; American Dairy Association; FTD Florists.)
  9. AT&T / Phone Rates
  10. Georgia / McDonald Candidacy
  11. Korean Jet Downing / Aftermath
  12. Papal Assassination / Aftermath
  13. Poland
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Dunkin' Donuts; "Historical Vignette: Alaska"; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  15. Lebanon
  16. Extinct Species
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. EPA / Greenhouse Effect
  3. Lebanon
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Bankers Association; Product 19 Cereal.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. AT&T / Phone Rates
  7. General Motors Corporation / Discrimination Case
  8. King Holiday
  9. Super Vaccine
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Metropolitan Insurance Companies.)
  11. Jobless Benefits
  12. Georgia / McDonald Candidacy
  13. Papal Assassination / Aftermath
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: American Airlines; AT&T.)
  16. Star Wars Strategy (Part I)
  17. Auto Safety Rules
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razors; A1 Steak Sauce; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  19. France / Champagne
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. King Holiday
  3. General Motors Corporation / Discrimination Case
  4. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  5. Star Wars Defense System
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ex-Lax; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  7. Super Vaccine
  8. Botulism / Illinois
  9. EPA / Greenhouse Effect
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; A1 Steak Sauce; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  11. Special Segment (DeLorean's Missing Money)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Saxon Aftershave; Sanka.)
  14. Papal Assassination Attempt / Aftermath
  15. Poland / Priest
  16. Lebanon
  17. Commentary (McFarlane)
  18. Georgia / Scouting Discrimination
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Volkswagen Rabbit; "Today"; Aetna Insurance.)
  20. Colorado / Birds of Prey Education Program
  21. Good Night

October 19, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. King Holiday
  3. 1984 Vote / Jackson
  4. Lebanon
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; Shearson/American Express; Stock Market Report; Epson Computers; Tums.)
  6. Contaminated Cookies
  7. DeLorean
  8. Florida / Emergency Plane Landing
  9. Georgia / McDonald Primary
  10. AT&T
  11. Multiple Sclerosis
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Dairy Association; K Mart Clothes; "Reagan: Far East Trip Schedule"; Lysol Disinfectant; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  13. European Space Agency Satellite
  14. USSR / Space Problems
  15. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  16. Brazil / Civil Unrest
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; A1 Steak Sauce; Free N' Soft; "Nightline"; John Hancock Insurance; Apple Computers.)
  18. Nobel Prize For Physics, Chemistry
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Star Wars Strategy (Part II)
  3. USSR / Space Problems
  4. Lebanon
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oldsmobile Autos.)
  6. King Holiday
  7. Hi-Tech Espionage / Harper
  8. Nobel Prizes For Physics, Chemistry
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart.)
  10. AT&T / Rates
  11. Economy / Personal Income, Spending
  12. Florida / Emergency Plane Landing
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; Lysol Disinfectant Spray.)
  14. Grenada
  15. Nicaragua
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Product 19 Cereal; Andersen Windows; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  18. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  19. Multiple Personality Disorder
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Economy / Personal Income
  3. AT&T
  4. Economy / Personal Income, Spending, Housing
  5. Reagan / News Conference
  6. DeLorean Case
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aetna Insurance; Andersen Windows; American Gas Association)
  8. USSR / Space Problems
  9. Nobel Prize for Physics
  10. Nobel Prize for Chemistry
  11. Florida / Emergency Plane Landing
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: NCR Computers; A1 Steak Sauce; Mercedes Benz.)
  14. King Holiday
  15. Special Segment (Minority Contract Fraud)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Saxon Aftershave.)
  17. Lebanon / Lebanon Diary (Part III)
  18. Grenada
  19. Commentary (Greenhouse Effect)
  20. Carson Divorce
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; American Bankers Association; NBC "News At Sunrise"; Lysol Disinfectant Spray.)
  22. Hudson River and Exxon
  23. Good Night

October 20, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Central America / Covert Aid / Nicaragua
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Grenada
  5. Hurricane Tico / Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma
  6. Economy / GNP, Inflation
  7. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Stock Market Report; K Mart.)
  8. California / Hillside Strangler Trial
  9. General Motors Corporation / Recall
  10. Television Syndication Rights
  11. Alcoholism and Women
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medicine; AT&T; "Auto Thefts and Break-Insurance Statistics"; Andersen Windows; American Dairy Association.)
  13. Lebanon
  14. US-USSR Relations / Start Talks
  15. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Glidden Paint; IBM Products; "20/20; "Nightline"; American Airlines; K Mart Clothes.)
  17. Welsh Town
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / GNP, Inflation
  3. Economy / Housing
  4. General Motors Corporation / X-Cars
  5. Central America / Covert Aid / Nicaragua
  6. Nicaragua
  7. Grenada
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Bankers Association; K Mart.)
  9. California / Hillside Strangler Trial
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Epson Computers; AT&T.)
  11. Television Syndication Rights
  12. Hunger in US
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: MasterCard International; American Dairy Association)
  15. Lebanon
  16. Satellite Killer Missile
  17. Star Wars Systems (Part III)
  18. Environment / Greenhouse Effect
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Hancock Insurance; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  20. Football
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Grenada
  3. Central America / Covert Aid / Nicaragua
  4. Defense Spending
  5. Lebanon
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Dairy Association; AT&T; American Airlines.)
  7. King Holiday / Reagan Remarks
  8. Mondale / King Holiday, Reagan Remarks
  9. Watt / News Conference
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Goodyear Services; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Mercedes Benz.)
  12. Hurricane Tico / Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma
  13. High Technology Espionage
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Insurance; A1 Steak Sauce; Midas Mufflers.)
  15. Economy / GNP
  16. Wisconsin / Private Railroad
  17. USSR / Space Problems
  18. Commentary (The Right Stuff)
  19. Football
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Brim Coffee; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.)
  21. Rome / Traffic
  22. Good Night

October 21, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Courtroom Shooting
  3. Hurricane Tico / Floods
  4. King / Reagan Apology
  5. Grenada
  6. (Commercial: Canon NP270F Copiers; Aetna Insurance; Stock Market Report: General Motors.)
  7. Meat Processing Contamination / Colorado, Nebraska
  8. VW Recall
  9. Pesticide Testing Fraud
  10. Travis / Death
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Epson Computers; K Mart Clothes; "Economy: Peoplexpress Profits"; A1 Steak Sauce; AT&T.)
  12. Bubble Boy
  13. Lebanon
  14. Lebanon
  15. Bulgaria / Andropov Trip
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Norelco Razors; "Nightline"; "This Week"; K Mart.)
  17. New York City / Marathons
  18. Metropolitan Opera Anniversary
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Grenada
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Typewriters; d-CON Mouse-Prufe.)
  4. VW Recall
  5. Hurricane Tico
  6. Chicago / Courtroom Shooting
  7. California / Radio Shoot-Out
  8. Oregon / School Funding
  9. Lebanon
  10. Bulgaria / Andropov Visit
  11. USSR / Chernenko
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart.)
  13. King Holiday
  14. Canada Crime Connection
  15. Massachusetts / Anti-Nuclear Referendum
  16. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  17. Pesticides Testing Fraud
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Epson Computers.)
  19. Maryland / Murder Ordeal
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: American Airlines; High Point Coffee; Prestone Anti-Freeze/ Coolant.)
  22. Metropolitan Opera Anniversary
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Courtroom Shooting
  3. Oklahoma / Flooding
  4. Meat Contamination / Colorado, Nebraska
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Display Writer; General Motors.)
  6. King Holiday
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maytag; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; FTD Florists.)
  8. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  9. Backgrounder (West German Missile Controversy)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Insurance; Sanka Coffee; Pollenex Pure Water "99".)
  11. Grenada / Coup
  12. Lebanon Diary (Part IV)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Fixodent; Oil of Olay; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  15. VW Recalls
  16. Hollings Cand.
  17. Bubble Boy
  18. AIDS
  19. Mt. Everest Climb
  20. New England / Autumn
  21. Good Night

October 22, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1983
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Georgia / Hostage Incident
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Appliances; Listerine Mouthwash; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  4. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; American Bankers Association; Aetna Insurance.)
  6. Walsh Murderer
  7. USSR / Space Problems
  8. Jordan / United States Strike Force
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Grenada / United States Role
  11. Korean Jet Downing / Aftermath
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; NAPA Auto Products; American Dairy Association; Levi Strauss Jeans.)
  13. Economy / Pockets of Depression
  14. Will Contested
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razors; Saxon Aftershave; Jell-O.)
  16. Louisiana / Gubernatorial Election
  17. Good Night

October 23, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Beirut / Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  4. Beirut / Bombing
  5. (Commercial: NCR Computers; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shavers; Levi Srauss Slacks; Dentu-Gel.)
  6. Beirut / Bombing
  7. (Commercial: American Dairy Association; AT&T; Aetna Insurance; Clorets.)
  8. Sports
  9. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Freedent Gum.)
  10. Beirut / Bombing
  11. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1983
  1. Lebanon / Bombing
  2. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  3. Lebanon / Bombing
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Independent Insurance Agents; AT&T.)
  5. Lebanon / Bombing
  6. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze/Coolant; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  7. Lebanon / Bombing
  8. (Commercial: John Hancock Insurance; High Point Coffee.)
  9. Grenada
  10. Lebanon / Bombing
  11. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Freedent Gum; Oil of Olay.)
  12. DeLorean Case
  13. Florida / Askew
  14. Louisiana / Gubernatorial Race
  15. New York City / Marathon
  16. Lebanon / Bombing
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today

October 24, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee, IBM Products; Stock Market Report; Volkswagen GTI; Metropolitan Insurance Companies.)
  4. Lebanon / Bombing
  5. (Commercial: American Airlines; Product 19 Cereal; Econ: General Motors Profits; Super Poli Grip; Canon 270F Copier.)
  6. United States / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  7. USSR / Missile Deployment
  8. DeLorean Case
  9. Savitch / Death
  10. (Commercial: General Motors; AT&T; "Nightline"; Whirlpool Appliances; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America.)
  11. Lebanon / Bombing
  12. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Drano.)
  4. Grenada
  5. Lebanon / Bombing
  6. (Commercial: Tylenol; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens.)
  7. Lebanon / Reagan / Bombing
  8. USSR / Missile Deployment
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Volkswagen Rabbit; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  11. Italy / Kidnappings
  12. DeLorean Case
  13. New Jersey / School Prayer
  14. Savitch / Death
  15. (Commercial: John Hancock Insurance; Free N' Soft; Prestone Anti-Freeze/ Coolant.)
  16. Marine Funeral
  17. Lebanon / Bombing
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Airlines; Brim Coffee; Shearson/American Express.)
  4. Lebanon / Bombing
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Autos; John Hancock Insurance.)
  6. Lebanon / Bombing
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Oil of Olay; Volkswagen Rabbit.)
  8. USSR / Missile Deployment
  9. United States / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  10. DeLorean Case
  11. Georgia / Hostage Aftermath
  12. General Motors / Profits
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Savitch / Death
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; MasterCard International; NBC "News At Sunrise"; AT&T.)
  16. Lebanon Diary (Part VI)
  17. Good Night

October 25, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1983
  1. Grenada / United States Invasion
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  3. Grenada / United States Invasion
  4. (Commercial: Efferdent; Renault Alliance; Stock Market Report; AT&T; Tums.)
  5. Grenada / United States Invasion
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; NCR Computers; Marine Hot Line Numbers; John Hancock Insurance; American Airlines.)
  7. Lebanon / Bombing Aftermath
  8. Civil Rights Commission / Firings
  9. Economy / CPI
  10. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; IBM Products; "Nightline"; Anacin; Brim Coffee.)
  11. Marine Family
  12. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine; American Airlines.)
  4. Grenada / United States Invasion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  6. Beirut / Bombing Aftermath
  7. Commentary (Grenada & Lebanon)
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Planters Products; Canon NP270F Copier.)
  10. Economy / CPI
  11. Budget
  12. Civil Rights Commission / Firings
  13. Los Angeles / Shooting
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medicine; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; Tums.)
  15. Marine Families
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Beirut / Bombing Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Fixodent; Oil of Olay; American Bankers Association)
  6. United States Foreign Policy
  7. Commentary (Grenada and Lebanon)
  8. Civil Rights Commission / Firings
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; IBM Typewriters; Easy-Off Oven Cleaning.)
  11. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  12. Marine Tradition
  13. Good Night

October 26, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Ford Trucks; Marine Hot Line Numbers; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; IBM Typewriters.)
  4. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  5. US-USSR Relations / NATO Missile Deployment
  6. John F. Kennedy Tapes / Cuban Missile Crisis
  7. Milldyke / Death
  8. (Commercial: Home Hearth Bread Mix; Emery; Stock Market Report; Glidden Paint; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  9. AIDS
  10. Heart Bypass Surgery
  11. (Commercial: Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; "Nightline"; Commodore 64 and Vic 20 Computers; Volkswagen Vans.)
  12. United States Divisiveness
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Riunite Wine.)
  4. Grenada / United States Invasion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Volkswagen Vans; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine.)
  6. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  7. Stock Market Report(Studio)
  8. (Commercial: John Hancock Insurance; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  9. USSR / NATO Missile Deployment
  10. John F. Kennedy Tapes / Cuban Missile Crisis
  11. Senate / Clinch River Project
  12. Defense Spending
  13. Budget Deficit
  14. Chrysler Profits
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Home Hearth Bread Mix; Shearson/American Express; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  16. Beirut / Bombing / Marine Families
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray; Sanka; John Hancock Insurance.)
  4. Grenada / United States Invasion
  5. USSR / NATO Missiles
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Levi Strauss Slacks; Drano.)
  7. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Silhouette Books; Maytag.)
  10. Commentary (Government vs President)
  11. John F. Kennedy Tapes / Cuban Missile Crisis
  12. Good Night

October 27, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (COMMERCIAL: American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T); Century 21; "BEIRUT HOTLINE NUMBERS"; Canon NP270F Copier; Glidden Paint.)
  4. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  5. Marine Morale
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commodore 64 Computer; The Right Stuff" Movie; Stock Market Report; Taster's Choice Coffee; American Council of Life Insurance & Health Insurance Association of America.)
  7. Ford Profits
  8. Television Syndication
  9. Cable Television
  10. South China Sea / Missing Ship
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Dunkin' Donuts; "20/20"; "Nightline"; Listerine Mouthwash; IBM Products.)
  12. Grenada / United States Invasion
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gas-X; Century 21.)
  4. Grenada / United States Invasion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Deep Heating.)
  6. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  7. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Du Pont.)
  8. South Africa / United States Investments Banned
  9. Italy / Kidnappings
  10. AT&T
  11. House / Spending Bill
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Tums.)
  14. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP270F Copier; Century 21; Taster's Choice.)
  4. Grenada Invasion
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwasher; FTD Florists; Clorets.)
  7. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  8. Lebanon Diary (Part VII)
  9. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  10. Commentary (US Foreign Policy)
  11. NATO Missile Program
  12. US-USSR Arms Talks
  13. Netherlands / Vacation Invitation
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine; Sanka Coffee.)
  15. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  16. Good Night

October 28, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1983
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  3. Idaho / Earthquake
  4. (Commercial: Planters Products; Sanka Coffee; Stock Market Report; NAPA Auto Products; Apple Computers.)
  5. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  6. South China Sea / Missing Ship
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hoover Concept Two Vacuum Cleaner; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Daylight Savings Time Ends; Levi Strauss Slacks; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  8. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  9. DeLorean Case
  10. Economy / Indicators
  11. Economy / Union-Negotiated Wages
  12. Texas Instruments
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; "The Right Stuff"; "Nightline"; "This Week"; Uniroyal Tires; Tums.)
  14. Beirut and Grenada
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (Commercial: Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Tums.)
  4. Idaho / Earthquake
  5. Texas / Refinery Explosion
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Planters Products; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  7. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  8. Lebanon Peace Talks
  9. Israel / Archaeology
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Oil of Olay.)
  11. Economy / Indicators
  12. Wisconsin / Auto Industry
  13. Economy / Union Wages
  14. Texas Instruments / Computers
  15. Nuclear Bomb Testing
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Canon NP270F Copier; American Airlines; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  18. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Dishwashers; High Point Coffee; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  4. Idaho / Earthquake
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Product 19 Cereal; Oil of Olay; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  7. Texas / Bomb Scare
  8. Israel / Archaeology
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Books; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Super Poli-Grip.)
  10. DeLorean Case
  11. Economy / Indicators
  12. Pennsylvania / Plane Suicide
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Uniroyal Tires; "NBC Nightly News"; Anacin.)
  15. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  16. Good Night

October 29, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Grenada / United States Invasion
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming items; Remington Micro Screen Elec. Shaver; American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T).)
  4. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  5. Switzerland / Lebanon Peace Talks
  6. Lebanon / Terrorism
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine Mouthwash; Oil of Olay; American Bankers Association)
  8. Texas / Dialysis Deaths
  9. Idaho / Earthquake
  10. Daylight Savings Time Ends
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  12. New Hampshire / Democratic State Convention
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  14. Netherlands / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  15. South China Sea / Missing Ship
  16. California, Nevada / Counterfeit Ring
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Books; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; AT&T.)
  18. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  19. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1983
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; AT&T; John Hancock Insurance.)
  4. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  5. New Hampshire / Demo. Presidential Candidates
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Taster's Choice Coffee; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  8. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Goodyear Service; National Car Rental.)
  10. Idaho / Earthquake Aftermath
  11. Florida / Paint Fire
  12. Texas / Dialysis Center Deaths
  13. Daylight Savings Time Ends (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; American Gas Association; Brim Coffee.)
  15. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  16. Good Night

October 30, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath / Nicaragua
  3. Carter / Death
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  5. Geneva / Lebanon Peace Talks
  6. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath / Grenada Victims
  7. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Super Poli-Grip; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; AT&T.)
  8. Turkey / Earthquake
  9. Argentina / Elections
  10. Jackson / Presidential Candidate
  11. Carter / Death
  12. (Commercial: Freedent; Levi Strauss Jeans; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; National Car Rental.)
  13. Sports / Football / Stanford
  14. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Brim Coffee; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  15. Halloween
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1983
  1. Introduction Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Clorets; NAPA Auto Products.)
  4. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  5. Geneva / Lebanon Talks
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; National Car Rental.)
  7. Turkey / Earthquake
  8. Japan / Earthquake
  9. Idaho / Earthquake Aftermath
  10. Argentina / Elections
  11. Australia / America's Cup
  12. Carter / Death
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Levi Strauss Slacks; General Motors.)
  14. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  15. Good Night

October 31, 1983

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1983
  1. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  2. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  3. Geneva / Lebanon Peace Talks
  4. Lebanon / Factional Warfare
  5. Turkey / Earthquake
  6. Argentina / Elections
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; Metropolitan Insurance Companies; Stock Market Report; Anbesol; Renault Encore.)
  8. Nuclear War Survival Debate
  9. Social Security
  10. Craft / Award Revoked
  11. 1080 Pesticide
  12. Virginia / Rubber Fire
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Pour-A-Quiche; "Space Shuttle Status"; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  14. Exercise Debate
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Home Hearth Bread Mix; Freedent; "Nightline"; Tums; General Motors.)
  16. Halloween
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Grenada / Invasion Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Product 19 Cereal; Epson Computers.]
  4. Jackson / Cand.
  5. Virginia / Rubber Fire
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Products; Grey Poupon Mustard.)
  7. Turkey / Earthquake
  8. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  9. Lebanon / Peace Talks / Civil War
  10. Argentina / Elections
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbrooms; Swift International Entrees.)
  12. EPA / Compound 1080
  13. DeLorean Case / Flynt
  14. Craft Award Revoked
  15. Economy / Salary Averages
  16. Economy / Home Mortgages
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Sominex 2; American Airlines; Norelco Razors.)
  19. Nerve Gas Production
  20. Nicaragua / Grenada Invasion
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Grenada Invasion / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Bankers Association; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Buick Regal.)
  4. Beirut Bombing / Aftermath
  5. Geneva / Lebanon Peace Talks
  6. Turkey / Earthquake
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Contac Cough Capsules; Preparation H.)
  8. Craft Award Revoked
  9. Economy / Sex and Salaries
  10. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination / Partnerships
  11. BahBahama Drug Operation
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Visa; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  14. 1984 Campaign / Jackson
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. Virginia / Rubber Fire
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; NBC "News At Sunrise"; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine.)
  18. Nuclear War Aftermath Study
  19. Nagasaki Films / World War II
  20. Good Night

Specials

• October 05, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-1 [21:00:00 - 21:48:00]
• October 06, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-2: A Television History [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 10, 1983 - PBS Special - The Oil Kingdoms: Kings & Pirates [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• October 12, 1983 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 13, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-3: America's Mandarin 1954-1963 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 14, 1983 - PBS Special - Inside Story:The Oil Kingdoms- A Sea of Conflict [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 17, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Announcement Re: McFarlane Appointment As National Security Adviser [14:30:00 - 14:42:20]
• October 17, 1983 - PBS Special - Oil: The Petrodollar Coast [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• October 19, 1983 - ABC Special - President Reagan News Conference [19:00:00 - 19:36:00]
• October 19, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Intro only) [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• October 19, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Post-event only) [19:33:10 - 19:35:50]
• October 19, 1983 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:36:00]
• October 19, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Intro only) [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• October 19, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Post-event only) [19:33:10 - 19:34:40]
• October 20, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-4: LBJ Goes to War 1964-1965 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 23, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Marine And French Barracks Attacked In Beirut, Lebanon [09:15:20 - 09:28:40]
• October 23, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Marine And French Barracks Attacked In Beirut, Lebanon [10:20:00 - 10:23:50]
• October 23, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Marine And French Barracks Attacked In Beirut, Lebanon [11:31:00 - 11:31:30]
• October 23, 1983 - ABC Special - This Week With David Brinkley [13:31:00 - 14:30:00]
• October 23, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Marine And French Barracks Attacked In Beirut, Lebanon [18:06:00 - 18:10:30]
• October 23, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Marine And French Barracks Attacked In Beirut, Lebanon [21:58:50 - 22:04:40]
• October 23, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: Marine, French Barracks Bombed In Beirut [10:27:30 - 11:29:30]
• October 23, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: Marine, French Barracks Bombed In Beirut [11:54:40 - 11:57:30]
• October 23, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: Marine, French Barracks Bombed In Beirut [13:34:30 - 13:36:50]
• October 23, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: Marine, French Barracks Bombed In Beirut [15:55:40 - 15:58:50]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Tragedy In Beirut [10:30:20 - 10:58:40]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Meet the Press [11:00:30 - 11:28:20]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Update Re: Marine, French Barracks Bombed In Beirut [11:30:10 - 11:33:00]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Update Re: Marine, French Barracks Bombed In Beirut [13:41:00 - 13:43:30]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Tragedy in Beirut: Updates [16:35:30 - 16:41:00]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Tragedy in Beirut [18:13:00 - 18:25:00]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Tragedy in Beirut: Updates [20:52:10 - 20:53:10]
• October 23, 1983 - NBC Special - Tragedy in Beirut: Updates [22:30:00 - 23:01:30]
• October 24, 1983 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 24, 1983 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference [12:06:00 - 12:33:00]
• October 24, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: Marine, French Barracks Bombed In Beirut [07:00:00 - 07:58:00]
• October 24, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [12:06:00 - 12:32:00]
• October 24, 1983 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 24, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference [12:06:00 - 12:30:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Invasion of Grenada [08:15:00 - 08:46:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Invasion of Grenada [09:30:00 - 09:35:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Invasion of Grenada [10:00:00 - 10:05:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Invasion of Grenada [11:00:00 - 11:03:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Invasion of Grenada [11:41:00 - 11:47:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Invasion of Grenada [12:43:00 - 12:58:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Update: US Invasion of Grenada [14:00:00 - 14:58:00]
• October 25, 1983 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:39:40]
• October 25, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: US Invasion of Grenada [08:15:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 25, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: US Invasion of Grenada [09:18:30 - 09:28:40]
• October 25, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: US Invasion of Grenada [09:37:00 - 09:42:30]
• October 25, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: US Invasion of Grenada [11:38:40 - 11:42:30]
• October 25, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: US Invasion of Grenada [13:00:30 - 13:03:50]
• October 25, 1983 - CBS Special - Update Re: US Invasion of Grenada [14:00:40 - 14:40:00]
• October 25, 1983 - CBS Special - Attack At Dawn [23:00:00 - 23:30:00]
• October 25, 1983 - NBC Special - Today [08:15:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 25, 1983 - NBC Special - Updates Re: US Invasion of Grenada [10:00:20 - 10:11:00]
• October 25, 1983 - NBC Special - Updates Re: US Invasion of Grenada [11:00:10 - 11:11:00]
• October 25, 1983 - NBC Special - Updates Re: US Invasion of Grenada [12:00:10 - 12:05:20]
• October 25, 1983 - NBC Special - Updates Re: US Invasion of Grenada [13:00:00 - 13:04:20]
• October 25, 1983 - NBC Special - Updates Re: US Invasion of Grenada [14:00:00 - 14:59:20]
• October 25, 1983 - NBC Special - Grenada Invasion [22:30:00 - 22:54:00]
• October 26, 1983 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 08:00:00]
• October 26, 1983 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [08:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 26, 1983 - ABC Special - Updates: US Invasion of Grenada [12:00:00 - 12:04:00]
• October 26, 1983 - ABC Special - Updates: US Invasion of Grenada [14:00:00 - 14:06:00]
• October 26, 1983 - ABC Special - Updates: US Invasion of Grenada [15:44:00 - 16:28:00]
• October 26, 1983 - ABC Special - Updates: US Invasion of Grenada [16:32:00 - 16:36:00]
• October 26, 1983 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:30:00]
• October 26, 1983 - CBS Special - Morning [07:00:00 - 07:58:00]
• October 26, 1983 - NBC Special - Today (Grenada Invasion) [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 27, 1983 - ABC Special - President Reagan Address- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:00:55]
• October 27, 1983 - ABC Special - President Reagan Address- Analysis [19:25:00 - 19:33:00]
• October 27, 1983 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:32:00 - 24:28:00]
• October 27, 1983 - CBS Special - A Presidential Address [19:00:00 - 19:36:00]
• October 27, 1983 - NBC Special - NBC Intro: Reagan Speech re: Grenada [19:00:00 - 19:38:00]
• October 27, 1983 - NBC Special - NBC Post Analysis: Reagan Speech re: Grenada [19:25:00 - 19:38:00]
• October 27, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-5: America Takes Charge 1965-1967 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 28, 1983 - ABC Special - Admiral Wesley McDonald Briefing on Grenada [15:00:00 - 15:33:00]
• October 28, 1983 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:29:40]
• October 30, 1983 - NBC Special - First Camera [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]

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