December 1983 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Nicaragua / Stone Mission
  3. USSR / Andropov
  4. Washington, DC / Gemayel Visit
  5. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  6. Lavelle / Verdict
  7. Military Spending
  8. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Smith-Corona Electric Portable Typewriter.)
  9. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Unemployment, Federal Housing Administration Mortgages, Stock Market
  10. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Sears,Roebuck and Company.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Hemophilia
  13. Family Violence
  14. Catholic Church / Sexuality
  15. Toy Report
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tabu Cologne; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; "Weather: Utah Storm"; Federal Express; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  17. 1984 Vote / Jackson
  18. (Commercial: Free `N Soft; Efferdent; "20/20;" "Nightline"; Levi Strauss Jeans; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America.)
  19. Gorilla Forecaster
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Reelection Decision
  3. Nicaragua / Stone Mission
  4. El Salvador / Death Squads
  5. USSR / Parliament
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP270F Copier; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal.)
  7. Lavelle Verdict
  8. Family Violence
  9. Korean Children / Heart Surgery
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shearson/American Express; Ace Hardware.)
  11. Synthetic Fuels Corp.
  12. Home Computers
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Anchor Ovenware; Smith-Corona Electric Portable Typewriter.)
  16. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  17. Washington, DC / Gemayel Visit
  18. Caribbean Plan
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  20. France / Mont St. Michel
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lavelle Verdict
  3. Nicaragua / Stone Mission
  4. Washington, DC / Gemayel Visit
  5. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Computerland; Sanka Coffee; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine.)
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Korean Children / Heart Surgery
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Airborne; Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates; Levi Strauss Slacks.)
  10. Catholic Church / Sexuality
  11. California University / Sex Vote
  12. Denver / Compulsory Homework
  13. Indiana / Drunk Driving Sentence
  14. Reagan / Church Concert
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Total; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  17. Defense Budget
  18. Pentagon Advisory Boards / Conflict of Interest
  19. Commentary (US-Israeli Relations)
  20. China, PR / Dogs
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metamucil; AT&T; "Today"; MasterCard International)
  22. Annie Glenn
  23. Good Night

December 2, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Chicago, Illinois)
  2. Economy / Unemployment
  3. Reagan / Reelection Campaign
  4. New York City / Elderly and Politics
  5. Washington, DC / Gemayel Visit
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  7. Weinberger / West European Trip
  8. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  9. Money Matters: Railroad Costs, Factory Orders, New Home Sales, Stock Market
  10. (Commercial: Shearson/American Express; Freedent.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Indiana / Child's Murder
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Electric Portable Typewriter; Levi Strauss Slacks; "Weather: Midwest Snowstorms"; Remington Razors; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  14. Midwest / Unemployment
  15. (Commercial: Firstalert Ready-Lite; Federal Express; "Nightline"; "This Week"; Sears Roebuck and Company; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  16. Olympics / Handicapped
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment, Homeless
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Freedent.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks / Weinberger
  5. Reagan / El Salvador, Central America, USSR , China, PR Trip
  6. Nicaragua
  7. Baby Doe Rule / Baby Jane Case
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Metamucil; d-CON Rat Killer.)
  11. Lebanon / Druse Funeral
  12. Washington, DC / Gemayel Visit
  13. Venice / Gold Robbery
  14. England / Gold Robbery Follow-Up
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; L'Eggs Pantyhose; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America.)
  16. Election 1984 / McGovern, Askew
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; Sears Roebuck and Company; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  18. Cabbage Patch Dolls
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Economy / Unemployment
  3. Feldstein / Economy Policy
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cotton Incorporated and Arrow Shirts; Norelco Razors; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  7. Weinberger / Arms Talks
  8. United States / Mideast Policy
  9. Lebanon / PLO In-Fighting
  10. Reagan / El Salvador
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Remington Razors; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  13. 1984 Olympics / USSR
  14. Hiroshima
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Saxon Aftershave; Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray; Bufferin.)
  16. Indiana / Child's Murder
  17. Meat Packers
  18. Salvation Army
  19. Virginia / Tire Fire
  20. New York City / Diplomatic Faux Pas
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Gel; Contac Cough Capsules; Ace Hardware.)
  22. Cabbage Patch Dolls
  23. Good Night

December 3, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Weather / South, West, Midwest
  3. Yugoslavia / Blizzard
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; AT&T.)
  5. White House Security
  6. Nuclear Freeze Conference
  7. Greyhound Strike
  8. Zablocki / Death
  9. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal; Polident.)
  10. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  11. Lebanon / Druse Leader Buried
  12. Lebanon / Druse
  13. Washington, DC / Gemayel Visit
  14. United Nations / PLO Ships
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Playtex Bras.)
  16. USSR / Andropov
  17. Poland
  18. United States Information Agency Director / Thatcher
  19. Grenada Invasion Follow-Up / Women In Army
  20. Texas / Cookie Airlift
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Q-Vel Muscle Relaxant; Ace Hardware.)
  22. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Damage Award
  23. Space Shuttle
  24. Cabbage Patch Dolls / Look-Alikes
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1983
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Syria / Assad's Health
  3. Lebanon / Israeli Raids
  4. Lebanon / Druse Leader Buried, PLO Evacuation
  5. White House Security
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Shearson/American Express; Listerine Mouthwash; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  7. Floods / South
  8. Grenada Invasion Follow-Up
  9. Caribbean Basin / Economy Conference
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware; Silhouette Books; AT&T.)
  11. Poland
  12. Greyhound Strike
  13. Decision 1984 / Anderson
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; Levi Strauss Jeans; Saxon Aftershave.)
  15. Toy Safety, Quality
  16. G.I. Joe
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka; Cotton Incorporated and Arrow Shirts; Oster Electric Air Cleaner.)
  18. Georgia / Fishing Tournament
  19. Good Night

December 4, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco 9000 Clean Air Machine; Tabu Cologne.)
  4. Weather / Blizzards, Floods, Tornadoes
  5. Greyhound Strike
  6. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medicine; Dentrol; English Leather.)
  7. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Protest
  8. Missouri / Nuclear Freeze Conference
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Kennedy Center Honorees
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; Oster Electric Air Cleaner; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  12. Sports: Football, Baseball, Soccer
  13. (Commercial: Anbesol; Norelco Razors; "World News Tonight".)
  14. California / Cemetery Capital
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1983
  1. Introduction Bill Kurtis (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting, United States Air Raids
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razors; AT&T.)
  4. Lebanon / United States Air Raid
  5. Lebanon / Druse Siege
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Rolaids; MasterCard International.)
  7. Weather / Snow, Rain, Tornadoes, Floods
  8. Greyhound Strike
  9. Missouri / Freeze Conference
  10. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Clean Air 9000; AT&T.)
  12. Nicaragua
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Illinois / High Tech
  15. South Korea / North Korean Commandos
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Saxon Aftershave; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine; Levi Strauss Jeans.)
  17. Lebanon / Recap
  18. Rock Concerts' Sponsors
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today

December 5, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / US-Syria Conflict / Israel
  3. Lebanon / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Oster Electric Kitchen Center)
  5. Money Matters: Consumer Confidence, Inflation Forecast, Auto Sales, Stock Market
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Andre Champagne.)
  7. Lebanon / United States Role
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; Whirlpool Appliances; "White House Christmas Card: Mark Hampton Painting"; Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates; Black & Decker Spotliter.)
  9. USSR / News Conference
  10. Poland
  11. Nicaragua
  12. Oregon / El Nino and Fishing Industry
  13. Feldstein
  14. National Debt (Part I)
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. (Commercial: Beneficial Finance; Norelco Razors; "Nightline"; L'Eggs Pantyhose; Thunderbird.)
  17. Prohibition
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Terrorism, US-Syria Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chrysler Corp.; Geritol.)
  4. Lebanon / US-Syria Conflict
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Uniden Extend-A-Phone; Oil of Olay.)
  7. USSR / News Conference
  8. Commentary (Lebanon)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart; Gallo Wine.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Cincinnati / Home Fire
  12. Elderly and Suicide
  13. Greyhound Strike Violence
  14. Supreme Court / Draft Registration Rules / Corporate Taxes
  15. (Commercial: Prudential-Bache Securities; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; IBM Products.)
  16. Nicaragua
  17. Spain
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Terrorism, US-Syria Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP270F Copier; High Point; FTD Florists.)
  4. Greyhound Strike / Violence
  5. Ohio / House Fire
  6. Williams / Abscam Conviction
  7. Right To Die / Bouvia
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Free N' Soft; Saxon Aftershave; Sanka.)
  9. USSR / News Conference
  10. Poland
  11. Nicaragua / Peace Flights
  12. Nicaragua
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Levi Strauss Slacks; Smith-Corona Electric Portable Typewriter; K Mart.)
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. Texas / Stunt Parachute Drop
  17. New Hampshire / Tire Pile
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; Shearson/American Express; Crusade For Children and WSMV-Television; Emery.)
  19. Christmas 1983
  20. Good Night

December 6, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Jerusalem / Terrorism
  3. Lebanon / Terrorism
  4. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting, POW
  5. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Regina Electrikbrooms.)
  6. Money Matters: Factory Expansion, Stock Market
  7. (Commercial: Louisiana-Z-Boys Chairs; NCR Computers.)
  8. Civil Rights Commission
  9. National Debt (Part II)
  10. Weather / Tornadoes
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Prudential-Bache Securities; "Gospels of Henry The Lion Manuscript Auction: Record Price; K Mart; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  13. Athens / Common Market Summit
  14. Shultz / European Trip
  15. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  16. Korea / Burma Bombing Follow-Up
  17. London / Gold Robbery Investigation
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tabu Cologne; Levi Strauss Jeans; "Nightline"; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; John Hancock Insurance.)
  19. China / Panda Plight
  20. Pennsylvania Lottery Winner
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon
  3. Jerusalem / Terrorism
  4. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Lee Jeans; Gallo Wine.)
  6. Demo. Fund Raising
  7. Civil Rights Commission
  8. Weather / Fishing
  9. New York City / Water Main Break
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; John Hancock Insurance.)
  11. Tornadoes / Louisiana, Alabama
  12. Michigan / Tax Recall Movement
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite; Riunite Wine.)
  16. Common Market Summit
  17. El Salvador Refugees
  18. Nuclear War Impact
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Uniden Extend-A-Phone; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Oil of Olay.)
  20. China, PR / Fast Food
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting (Studio) Marine Response To Shelling By Druse of Positions Near Beirut Reported
  3. Jerusalem / Terrorism
  4. Jackson / Syria
  5. Hart / Lebanon
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Norelco Razors; Oil of Olay.)
  7. Tornadoes / Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia
  8. Texas / Chemical Fire
  9. Supreme Court / Memphis Firefighters
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; AT&T; Andre Champagne.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Wyoming / Antelope Death Trap
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Maytag.)
  15. Start Talks
  16. NATO Meeting
  17. Commentary (US Policy in Lebanon)
  18. Manuscript Auction
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Hancock Insurance; Regina Electrikbroom; WSMV and "Crusade For Children"; Ralph Lauren's Chaps Cologne.)
  20. Cabbage Patch Dolls
  21. Good Night

December 7, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview
  2. Spain / Plane Collision
  3. Lebanon / Pilot's Body Returned
  4. Syria / Arafat
  5. Lebanon / Memorial Service
  6. Marines Return
  7. Shultz / NATO Meeting
  8. OPEC Meeting
  9. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Levi Strauss Slacks.)
  10. Money Matters: 1984 Forecasts, Stock Market
  11. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Beneficial Finance.)
  12. Reagan / Reelection Announcement
  13. Baker's Future
  14. National Debt (Part III)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nutri-Grain Cereals; Andre Champagne; "42nd Anniversary of Pearl Harbor"; Jell-O; Ace Hardware.)
  16. Florida / Education System
  17. Washington, DC / Panda
  18. (Commercial: Remington Razors; K Mart; "Nightline"; Freedent; Cachet Noir Cologne.)
  19. Schwab's Drugstore
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Spain / Plane Collision
  3. US-Syria Relations / News Conference
  4. Lebanon / USSR, Libyan Subs
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chrysler; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne.)
  6. International Oil Companies / Investigation
  7. Nevada / Bribe Investigation
  8. AT&T
  9. Weather / Winds
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwasher; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors.)
  11. Shultz / Gromyko Meeting
  12. Central America / United States Policy, El Salvador
  13. Commentary (US Influence)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Renault Encore; Remington Razors.)
  16. Civil Rights Commission
  17. Colleges / Sexual Harassment
  18. Washington, DC / Panda
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; Sears Roebuck and Company; Fleet Relief.)
  20. North Carolina / Marines Return
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. North Carolina / Marines Return
  3. Lebanon / US-Syria Relations
  4. Democratic Candidates / Reagan Foreign Policy
  5. US-USSR Relations / Weinberger, Shultz
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Sanka; Saxon Aftershave.)
  7. Spain / Plane Collision
  8. KAL Jet Downing / Follow-Up
  9. Europe / The Day After
  10. US-Vatican Relations
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Pollenex Pure Water 99 Water Filter; Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  13. Alzheimer's Disease
  14. Baker / Baseball Commissioner
  15. Washington, DC / Panda
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smith-Corona Electric Portable Typewriter; First Alert Ready-Lite; Free N' Soft.)
  17. Grenada Invasion / Follow-Up
  18. OPEC Meeting
  19. Commentary (US Middle Class)
  20. NBC / Frank / Grossman
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart; La-Z-Boy Chairs; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  22. China, PR / Special
  23. Good Night

December 8, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. US-USSR Arms Talks
  4. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  5. Syria / United States POW
  6. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Remington Razors.)
  7. Money Matters: Baxter Resignation, Eastern Airlines, Stock Market
  8. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Beneficial Finance.)
  9. Nevada / Bribery Case
  10. Civil Rights Commission
  11. National Debt (Part IV)
  12. Spain / Plane Collision Aftermath
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. (Commercial: Sears Roebuck and Company; Smith-Corona Portable Electric Typewriter.)
  16. Terrorism
  17. (Commercial: Windsong Cologne; AVCO Finance Services; "20/20;" "Nightline"; Levi Strauss Slacks; Rolaids.)
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Reagan / Security, Education Address
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Regina Electrikbroom; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  5. Start Talks
  6. Argentina / United States Arms
  7. Spain / Plane Collision Aftermath
  8. London / Gold Robbery Investigation
  9. West Germany / Lambsdorff Indictment
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shearson/American Express; Black and Decker Spotliter.)
  11. Nevada / Bribery Case
  12. Child Care Services
  13. Dangerous Products
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray; Riunite Wine.)
  17. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  18. US-Syria Relations / POW
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; K Mart; Prudential-Bache Securities.)
  20. Max The Dog
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Norelco Razors; Mazola Margarine; Osterizer Blender.)
  4. Start Talks
  5. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  6. Lebanon / PLO In-Fighting
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Remington Razors; Anacin.)
  9. Reagan / Education Address
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detector; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Nevada / Bribery Case
  14. Special Segment (The Vesco Connection)
  15. Herpes
  16. New York City / Alcohol and Pregnancy
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Regina Electrikbroom; NBC "News At Sunrise"; "Today"; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  18. Virginia / Max The Dog
  19. Good Night

December 9, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting, Government Report
  3. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  4. Shell / Government Suit
  5. North Dakota / X-Car Lawsuit
  6. Hunger / Meese
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Windsong Cologne.)
  8. Money Matters: OPEC, Stock Market, Money Supply
  9. (Commercial: Canon NP500AF Copiers; K Mart.)
  10. Jenrette Sentence
  11. Texas / Desegregation
  12. National Debt (Part V)
  13. Pickens / Death
  14. (Commercial: Teledyne Water Pik Insta Pure; Grape-Nuts Cereal; "New York City: Cuban Cigar Auction"; Emery; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  15. Human Rights Day
  16. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  17. Argentina / Peron Returns
  18. (Commercial: NCR Computers; Hoover Vacuums; "Nightline"; "This Week"; Sears Roebuck and Company; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal.)
  19. US-USSR Relations / Hockey
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Airline Industry / Eastern Settlement
  3. Ford / Steel Subsidiary
  4. Economy / Recovery
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Smith-Corona Portable Electric Typewriter; Hoover Vacuums.)
  6. Hunger / Meese Statement
  7. Shell / Government Suit
  8. Chesapeake Bay Pollution
  9. Alabama / Ku Klux Klan Trial
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; K Mart.)
  11. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  12. Lebanon / Syria, Beirut Fighting, Israeli Raid
  13. Shultz / Israel, Andropov
  14. Argentina / Peron Returns
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware; Norelco Razors.)
  16. Election 1984 / Jackson
  17. Commentary (Jackson)
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Pollenex Dial Massage Showerheads; Paul Masson Wine; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  20. Pickens / Death
  21. Navy Reservists
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hunger / Meese Remark
  3. Shell / Government Suit
  4. General Motors Corporation / Rust Control
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears Roebuck and Company; First Alert Ready-Lite; Jell-O.)
  6. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  7. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  8. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Saxon Aftershave; AT&T; K Mart.)
  10. Argentina / Peron Returns
  11. Central America / Witnesses For Peace
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: NCR Computers; Visa; Ace Hardware.)
  14. Wyoming / Fence War
  15. Jenrette Sentenced
  16. Texas / Desegregation
  17. Pickens / Death
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Free N' Soft; Sears Roebuck and Company; NBC "Nightly News"; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  19. US-USSR Hockey Games
  20. Good Night

December 10, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1983
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Shearson/ American Express; Du Pont.)
  4. Delaware / Memorial Service
  5. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  6. Lebanon / US-Syrian Relations, Terrorism
  7. Alabama / Hays Trial
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentrol; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne.)
  9. Decision 1984 / Alabama Democratic Conference
  10. Mondale / Now Endorsement
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Remington Razors.)
  12. Grenada / Combat Troops Leave
  13. Argentina / Inauguration
  14. Kenya
  15. USSR / Andropov
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Levi Strauss Slacks; Oil of Olay; Oster Electric Kitchen Center)
  17. Football / Pee Wee Super Bowl
  18. Chicago / Good Neighbors
  19. Good Night

December 11, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1983
  1. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  2. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  3. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting, PLO Evacuation, Terrorism
  4. Glenn / US-Syria Relations
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; Norelco Razors.)
  6. El Salvador / Bush Visit
  7. (Commercial: Windsong Cologne; Osterizer Blender; Visa; AT&T.)
  8. West Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  9. England / The Day After
  10. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  11. Catholic-Lutheran Relations
  12. (Commercial: English Leather Cologne; Levi Strauss Jeans; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Freedent Gum.)
  13. Sports / Football, Soccer, Boxing
  14. (Commercial: Tabu Cologne; Remington Razors; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Prairie Home Companion Radio Show
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1983
  1. Introduction Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Bush Visit
  3. Grenada / United States Troop Withdrawal
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Efferdent; AT&T.)
  5. Lebanon / United States Weapons
  6. Lebanon / Fighting
  7. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  8. Syria / Rumsfeld
  9. Lebanon / Marine Security
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Playtex Bras and Girdles; Visa.)
  11. Washington / Mudslide
  12. Decision 1984 / Mondale Fundraising
  13. Boxing / Leonard
  14. Texas / International Academic Competition
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Norelco Razors; Levi Strauss Slacks.)
  16. Nobel Prize / Walesa
  17. Lutheran-Catholic Relations
  18. West Europe / Anti-Nuclear Protests
  19. Falkland Islands War / Follow-Up
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Saxon Aftershave; Sanka Coffee; Remington Razors; "Today".)
  21. China, PR / Names
  22. South Africa / Sharks
  23. Good Night

December 12, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Kuwait / Terrorism
  3. White House Security
  4. New York City / Reagan
  5. Michigan / Lange Funeral
  6. Grenada / Combat Units Withdraw
  7. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  8. (Commercial: Efferdent; Levi Strauss Slacks.)
  9. Money Matters: 1984-85 Budget, AT&T Suits, Stock Market
  10. (Commercial: Remington Razors; AVCO Finance.)
  11. Drunk Driving Commission
  12. Supreme Court / Baby Jane Doe
  13. Kirkland / UMW Speech
  14. Texas / International Education Competition
  15. Texas / Geter Case
  16. Salyut 7
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; NCR Computers; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; "Weather: Winter Storms"; K Mart; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  18. 1984 Campaign Fundraising
  19. Focus: Social Security
  20. Liberian Ambassador
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Beneficial Finance; Norelco Razors; "Nightline"; Hanes Underwear; Cachet Noir Cologne.)
  22. Mr. T At White House
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Kuwait / Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Free N' Soft.)
  4. Weather / Snowstorms, Heating Bills
  5. Texas / Geter Case
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates; Kodak Film and Cameras.)
  7. Michigan / Lange Funeral
  8. New York City / Reagan
  9. Grenada
  10. US-Syria Relations / Terrorism and Retaliation
  11. Supreme Court / Baby Jane Doe, AT&T
  12. White House Christmas / Mr. T
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal.)
  15. Alcoholism: The Price We Pay (Part I)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isotoner Comfort Footwear; Ben-Gay; Fleet Relief.)
  17. Fortune Cookie Sex
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Kuwait / Terrorism
  3. New York City / Reagan Appearance
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal; Bufferin; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne.)
  5. White House Security
  6. Grenada / United States Troop Withdrawal
  7. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Lee Jeans; Andre Champagne.)
  9. Special Segment (Federal Budget Deficit)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Preparation H; Free N' Soft; Remington Razors.)
  12. Texas / Geter Case
  13. Supreme Court / Baby Jane Doe
  14. Montana / Veterans vs Handicapped
  15. White House and Mr. T
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka; Norelco Razors; "Today"; Total Cereal.)
  17. Arizona / Cooper Strike
  18. Good Night

December 13, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1983
  1. Introduction and Review Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Lebanon / US-Syria Conflict, PLO Evacuation
  4. Kuwait / Bombing Aftermath, Iranian Terrorists
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.)
  6. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Auto Sales, Takeover Hoax, Stock Market
  7. (Commercial: Ragu Spaghetti Sauce, Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal.)
  8. Drunk Driving / President Commission
  9. Taylor
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Beneficial Finance; La-Z-Boy Chairs; "Susan B. Anthony Dollars: History"; Polident; Remington Razors.)
  11. Texas / Geter Retrial
  12. Executions
  13. KAL Jet Downing / Follow-Up
  14. Poland / Nobel Peace Prize
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances, Tabu Cologne; "Nightline"; Sanka Coffee; Jell-O.)
  16. Handicapped Children's Family
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Bill Kurtis
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting, PLO In-Fighting
  3. US-Syria Relations
  4. Kuwait / Terrorism Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Remington Razors; AVCO Financing.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. New York / Terrorism
  8. California / Dud Explodes
  9. Death Penalty
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Corp.)
  11. Drunk Driving Commission
  12. Alcoholism: All in the Family (Part II)
  13. Economy / Retail Sales
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Norelco Razors.)
  16. Texas / International Academic Competition
  17. Commentary (US Education)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sine-Aid; Kodak Film; Polident.)
  19. Cabbage Patch Suit
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Drunk Driving Commission
  3. Hungry Children
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates.)
  5. Lebanon / Beirut and Tripoli Fighting
  6. Syria / Demonstration
  7. Mideast Terrorism / Kuwait Bombings
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; MasterCard International; Mercedes Benz 190.)
  9. Economy / Retail Sales
  10. Electronic Products
  11. Economy / Unemployment
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Levi Strauss Jeans; AT&T Mart.)
  14. Steel Industry
  15. Commentary (Terrorism and Retaliation)
  16. Taylor / Drug Addiction
  17. Brynner / Cancer
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal; Saxon Aftershave; "Today"; Polident.)
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. Louisiana / Christmas Decorations
  21. Good Night

December 14, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting, US-Syria Relations
  3. Kuwait / Terrorism Aftermath
  4. Iran-Iraq War
  5. El Salvador
  6. (Commercial: Canon NP270F Copier; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  7. Money Matters: Auto Sales, Bus. Inventories, Stock Market, Economy Forecast
  8. (Commercial: Windsong Perfume; Aviance Night Musk; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  9. Chicago / Operation Greylord
  10. Executions
  11. California / Mistaken Arrest
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Hanes Underwear; "Ford: Recall"; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal; AT&T.)
  13. Poll / Lebanon, 1984 Presidential Campaign
  14. The 1984 Vote / Mondale
  15. Meese Hunger Remark / Reagan
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Levi Strauss Jeans; Tabu Cologne; "20/20; "Nightline"; Black and Decker Spotliter; NCR Computers.)
  17. Texas /Geter Freed
  18. Prince William
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / United States Shelling / Reagan Press Conference
  3. Syria / Rumsfeld, Assad
  4. Iran-Iraq-War
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kodak Film; Saxon Aftershave.)
  6. Terrorism
  7. Chicago / Operation Greylord
  8. Death Penalty
  9. Texas / Geter Case
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Ben-Gay.)
  11. Weather / Midwest Snow
  12. Social Security
  13. Washington / Wage Discrimination
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates; Norelco 9000 Air Filter.)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  17. Dollar Value / European Allies
  18. Prince William
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Vanish; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  20. Black Hole Photo
  21. Alcoholism: The Struggle Back (Part III)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / United States Shelling
  3. Syria / Assad
  4. Terrorism Plan Foiled
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears Roebuck and Company; La-Z-Boy Chairs; Isotoner Gloves.)
  6. Chicago / Operation Greylord
  7. Texas / Geter
  8. Washington / Wage Discrimination
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Sears Roebuck and Company; Norelco 9000 Air Filter.)
  11. Heart Attacks / Treatment
  12. Colombia / Plane Crash
  13. Bad Meat
  14. Weather / Snow, Tornadoes, Rain
  15. Missouri / Bequest
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Platex Bras and Girdles.)
  17. Reagan / Meese Remark
  18. Mondale / UMW
  19. Commentary (1984 Race)
  20. Cottage Industries
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Sears; "Today"; Free N' Soft.)
  22. Prince William
  23. Good Night

December 15, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Trudeau / Arms Race, White House Visit
  4. Lebanon / United States Shelling
  5. Lebanon / Marine Security
  6. Lebanon / Deir Al Qamar
  7. Lebanon / PLO Evacuation
  8. Kuwait Bombing / Follow-Up
  9. El Salvador
  10. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  11. Money Matters: Industrial Production, Unemployment Benefits, Stock Market, Argentina Debt
  12. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; Bausch and Lomb Soft Contact Lenses.)
  13. Execution
  14. Weather / Snow
  15. Hunger in America / Meese
  16. Shultz / President
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Levi Strauss Slacks; Norelco Razors; Space Shuttle: First Civilian Passenger Planned; Shedd's Spread; Beneficial Finance.)
  18. Sports and Drugs
  19. Peru / Prison Hostage
  20. (Commercial: Teleflora Florists; Oster Thermo Cafe Coffeemaker; "Nightline"; Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates; AT&T.)
  21. USSR / Religion
  22. National Christmas Tree
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  3. Lebanon / PLO In-Fighting, Evacuation
  4. Lebanon / Deir Al Qamar Evacuation
  5. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Levi Strauss Jeans; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  7. Kuwait Bombing / Follow-Up
  8. New York City / Terrorism
  9. EPA / Dioxin Contamination
  10. Phone Rates
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Playtex Bras.)
  13. Weather / Snow
  14. Air Illinois-Investigation
  15. Commentary (Alcoholism)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pet-Ritz Pie Crusts; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  17. Hong Kong
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Personal Computers and Software; First Alert Ready-Lite; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  19. Meese / Hunger
  20. National Christmas Tree
  21. Santa Slump
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / United States Shelling
  3. Lebanon / Deir Al Qamar Evacuation
  4. Lebanon / PLO In-Fighting, Evacuation
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  6. Kuwaiti Bombing / Follow-Up
  7. Trudeau / Peace Initiative, Washington, DC Visit
  8. Shultz / President
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Levi Strauss Jeans; Isotoner Gloves; Ex-Lax.)
  10. El Salvador / Tyler Report
  11. Special Segment (Jamaica-Cuba Relations)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mercedes Benz L90; Du Pont; Emery.)
  13. Sports / Drug Suspensions
  14. Decision 1984 / Glenn
  15. Blacks / Jacob
  16. Smith Execution
  17. Washington, DC / Ling-Ling
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Sears Roebuck and Company; Taster's Choice; "Today"; Fixodent.)
  20. Meese / Hunger Controversy
  21. Commentary (Meese)
  22. Louisiana / Christmas Decorations Dispute
  23. National Christmas Tree
  24. Good Night

December 16, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (No Location Given)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  3. Textile Imports
  4. Lebanon
  5. Lebanon / United States Reaction
  6. Lebanon / Christmas Troop Entertainment
  7. Iranian Stamp
  8. Anniversary / Polish Food Riots
  9. Upcoming Items Previewed
  10. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Ragu Sauces.)
  11. Money Matters
  12. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Teledyne Shower Massage.)
  13. EPA
  14. Weather
  15. Fire / Texas
  16. Right To Die / Bouvia
  17. Geter Case / Reunion
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Shavers; Andre Champagne; "Wright Brothers Flight Anniversary; "World News Tonight"; Sears; NCR.)
  19. Grenada
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chrysler; First Alert Ready-Lite; "Nightline"; "This Week"; AT&T Phones; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  21. Baseball / Yankees / Fantasy Tapes
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Textile Imports
  4. Alcohol and Driving / Arco Gasoline
  5. EPA / Auto Recalls / Benzene
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Shavers; AT&T.)
  7. Iranian Stamp
  8. Lebanon
  9. Poland
  10. El Salvador
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears, Polident.)
  12. Weather
  13. Refinery Fire / Texas
  14. Right To Die / Bouvia
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detectors and Ready-Lite; Shedd's Spread.)
  17. Kansas City / Hyatt Regency Walk Collapse
  18. Bank Robberies / Los Angeles
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whitman's Sampler; Teleflora; Andre Champagne.)
  20. Hong Kong
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Right To Die / Bouvia
  3. Weather
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Appliances; Saxon Lotion; Sears.)
  5. Terrorism / Bombings and Scares
  6. Refinery Fire / Texas
  7. Economy
  8. Cocaine Busts
  9. Poverty Aid
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Shavers; Oster Kitchen Center; Total Cereal.)
  11. Geter's Homecoming
  12. Prisons / Early Release
  13. Baseball / Yankees
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: FTD Florists; High Point Coffee; Norelco.)
  16. Arafat / Arens
  17. Lebanon
  18. Lebanon / Troop Entertainment
  19. Poland
  20. Iranian Stamp
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; Sears; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  22. Frenchboro, Maine
  23. Good Night

December 17, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Weekend Deaths / Worldwide
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine; Fleet Relief.)
  4. PLO Evacuation
  5. Beirut / Cease-Fire
  6. Mohammed's Birthday
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Shavers; AT&T Phones; Sominex.)
  8. Weather
  9. Drunk Driving
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black And Decker Spotlighter; Vicks Formula 44D.)
  11. Radiation Exposure
  12. San Diego / Catholic Food Distribution
  13. Hunger
  14. Correction
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Renault Encore; Gas-X; Polident.)
  16. Tastes / Japan
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today

December 18, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Japan Elections
  3. Reagan / People Magazine Interview
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; Tabu Cologne By Dana.)
  5. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis
  6. Terrorism / Kuwait Bombings / Security in US
  7. England / Department Store Bombing
  8. (Commercial: Levi Strauss and Company Action Slacks; Remington Shavers; AT&T Information Systems; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce.)
  9. Fires / San Francisco Hotel / Detroit Apartments
  10. Weather
  11. Upcoming Items Outlined (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Norelco Clean Air 9000 Air Cleaner; Visa Charge Card; FTD Florists; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  13. Sports: Football / Miami Coach Shula
  14. (Commercial: Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Ointment; Oster Kitchen Center Appliance and Osterizer Blender; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  15. No Santa Claus In Stores
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1983
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis / Kuwaiti Bombing Arrests
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Micro Screen Shavers and Lady Remington Rechargeable Shaver; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medicine.)
  4. Weather
  5. San Francisco Hotel Fire
  6. Italy Bus Crash
  7. Harrods Department Store Bombing
  8. Madrid Nightclub Fire
  9. Italy / Bulgari Jewelry Family Kidnapping
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kodak Kodamatic Trimprint Instamatic Film; MasterCard Charge Card; Levi Strauss and Company Action Slacks.)
  11. Fishing and Fresh Water Industrial Contamination
  12. Health Care
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Shavers; Playtex 18-Hour Bras and Girdles.)
  14. Japan / Elections
  15. Molokai, Hawaii, Development Controversy
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentrol Denture Adhesive; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Gas-X.)
  17. Popularity of Camouflage Outfits
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today

December 19, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1983
  1. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  3. Weather
  4. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis / Marine Bombing Probes / PLO Evacuation
  5. IRA / Harrods Department Store Bombing
  6. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  7. Money Matters (Report On World Trade)
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Hertz Car Rentals; Black and Decker Spotliter Flashlight.)
  10. Eastern Bloc / High Tech Goods From West
  11. Mushroom Poisoning
  12. Organ Donors
  13. South Korean Children's Heart Surgery
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Ford Trucks; "Reagan Press Conference"; FTD Florists; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  15. Japan / Elections
  16. Election 1984 / Hart
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol Tonic; First Alert Ready-Lite Flashlight; "Nightline" Television Show; Curtis Mathes Televisions; Brim Decaffeinated Coffee.)
  18. Endangered Species / Primates At Duke University
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Weather
  3. Arkansas Pyrotechnic Co. Fire
  4. Mushroom Poisoning
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Soloflex Exercise Machine; Channel 5.)
  6. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis / Rumsfeld's Iraq Visit
  7. England / Harrods Department-Store Bombing
  8. Japan Elections
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ernest and Julio Gallo Hearty Burgundy Wine; Chaps Cologne.)
  10. Drug Trafficking
  11. Parkinson's Disease / Chemical Involvement In Cause
  12. South Korean Children's Heart Surgery
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Norelco Shavers; Isotoner Gloves.)
  15. New United States Army Uniforms
  16. Nicaragua
  17. El Salvador Arrest
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hertz Car Rentals; Riunite Wines; Teleflora Florists.)
  19. Noise in Japan
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Arafat
  3. Lebanon / United States Marine Bombing
  4. Marines / Lebanon
  5. Rumsfeld / Iraq
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Playtex Foundation Garments; WSMV; MasterCard.)
  7. Weather
  8. Mushrooms Poisoning
  9. Baseball / Drugs
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chaps Cologne; AT&T; Norelco Shaver.)
  11. High Tech / USSR
  12. England / Harrods Department Store Bombing
  13. Italy / Kidnappings
  14. Japan / Elections
  15. Princess Caroline
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Anacin; Saxon Aftershave.)
  18. South Korean Children's Heart Surgery
  19. Transplants / Costs (Special Segment)
  20. Santa Arrested
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadbury's Chocolates; First Alert Ready-Lite; "Today" Show; Andre Champagne.)
  22. Lizzie Wilkerson
  23. Good Night

December 20, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1983
  1. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  3. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis
  4. Weather
  5. Reagan / News Conference
  6. (Commercial: Norelco Clean Air Machine; Tabu Cologne By Dana.)
  7. Money Matters: General Motors-Toyota Plant / Personal Income
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Brim Decaffeinated Coffee.)
  10. Election 1984 / Jackson
  11. Fires: California Naval Reserve / Tires and Oil Problem
  12. Greyhound Contract Agreement
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T Telephones; Black Tower White Wine; Upcoming Item; Rolaids Antacid; FTD Florists.)
  14. Mideast / Arafat and PLO
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Cornflakes Cereal; Underwriters Laboratories, Incorporated Public Service Announcement; "Nightline" TV Show; Andre Champagne; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  16. Vietnam Veteran / Awards Acceptance
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / PLO
  3. Lebanon / Beirut Bomb Report
  4. Lebanon / Italy
  5. News Conference
  6. Doomsday Clock
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Publishers Clearing House; Gallo Wines.)
  8. Economy
  9. Weather
  10. Plane Crash / South Dakota
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Geritol; Canon Copiers.)
  12. Democratic Party / Jackson / Manatt
  13. Roth / Christmas Tree
  14. Private Prisons
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Chrysler.)
  17. Street People / New York City
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T Phones; Riunite Wine; Norelco Air Purifiers.)
  19. Lebanon / Troops / Christmas
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. PLO / Lebanon / Exodus
  3. Reports Re: Beirut Marine Bombing
  4. Italian Pullout
  5. Bob Hope / Christmas Visit
  6. News Conference
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Andre Champagne; WSMV; Visa.)
  8. Plane Crash / South Dakota
  9. Weather / Homeless
  10. Homeless
  11. Greyhound
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Formula 44D; Du Pont; AT&T Telephone Service.)
  13. Bouvia
  14. Jodie Foster
  15. Barbie
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Air Purifier; Ex-Lax; Chaps Cologne.)
  17. Special Segment (Salvadorans in US)
  18. Roth / Christmas Tree
  19. (Commercial: Stock Market Report; Cadbury's Chocolates; First Alert Ready-Lite Smoke Detectors; Black Tower Wine.)
  20. Barbie In Japan
  21. Good Night

December 21, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1983
  1. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  3. Economy
  4. White House Security
  5. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis
  6. US-Vatican Relations / Ambassador To Vatican
  7. Attempted Assassination of Pope / Antonov
  8. Upcoming Items
  9. (Commercial: Brim Decaffeinated Coffee; Curtis Mathes Televisions.)
  10. Money Matters (AT&T Breakup and Acquisition Plans)
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Du Pont Company Products.)
  13. Weather and Effects
  14. EDB / Florida Ban
  15. Law / Peremptory Challenge and Racial Discrimination
  16. Nazi War Criminal and American Intelligence Charges
  17. USSR / Space Exploration
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ragu Spaghetti Sauces; Andre Champagne; Upcoming Item Outlined; "Entertainment Tonight" Television Show; Ready-Lite Flashlight by First Alert.)
  19. Election 1984 / British Betting / Glenn
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Department Stores; Extra Strength Polident Green Denture Cleanser; "Nightline" Television Show; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Norelco Shaver.)
  21. Mideast / Marines in Lebanon / Goodman
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis / United States and Arafat
  3. United States and UNESCO
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bufferin Pain Reliever; "Family Feud" Television Show.)
  5. Economy / Consumer Prices / Credit Cards
  6. Labor / Greyhound Strike Over / Kirkland Remarks
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sears Department Stores; Gallo Burgandy Wine.)
  9. Weather
  10. Offshore Rig Disaster Report
  11. Space Station Plans
  12. Papal Assassination Attempt / Antonov Release
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite Flashlight and Smoke Detectors; Fleet Relief Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  14. Law / Jury Selection and Racial Discrimination
  15. Baby Kidnapping
  16. Christmas in Adverse Conditions
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isotoner Gloves By Aris; Kodak Kodamatic Trimprint Instant Film; Black Tower Wine.)
  18. Payment in Kind / Wheat
  19. Gerald Ford / Celebrity
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw
  2. Weather
  3. Earmuff Man
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears; American Gas Association; WSMV.)
  5. Beirut Bombs
  6. PLO / Lebanon
  7. Goodman / Syria
  8. Papal Assassination Attempt
  9. USSR Space Plans
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; Crystal Vanish; Anbesol Pain Killer.)
  11. White House Security
  12. Inflation
  13. Salvation Army
  14. Borneo Palace Furnishings
  15. (Commercial: Stock Market Report; AT&T Phones; Brim Coffee; Curtis Mathes.)
  16. High Tech Arrest
  17. Sweden / High Tech
  18. EDB
  19. 1984 Election / British Odds
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Emery Courier; First Alert Ready-Lite; "Today" Show; Sears.)
  21. Cajun Music
  22. Good Night

December 22, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Weather
  3. USSR Submarine
  4. Beirut / Yesterday's Bombing
  5. Mideast Meeting / Arafat-Mubarak
  6. Egypt / Jordan
  7. Israel / Guns On Boat
  8. Upcoming Items
  9. (Commercial: Remington Shavers; Publishers Clearing House)
  10. Money Matters / General Motors-Toyota Deal
  11. (Commercial: AT&T Phones; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce.)
  12. Kennedy / Hunger / New York City
  13. Gene-Kelly / Fire
  14. Doomsday Clock
  15. Kidnapping Solved
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tabu; Rolaids; Spanish Lottery Rptd."; Grape-Nuts; Brim Coffee.)
  17. Leo Frank / Pardon Rejected
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Teledyne Water-Pik; Andre Champagne; "20/20"; "Nightline" (Interrupted Commercial); WKRN; Canon Copiers.)
  19. Grit
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Weather
  3. Economy Forecasts and Election 1984
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Riunite Wines.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Soviet Sub
  6. Mideast / Arafat-Mubarak Meeting / Marine Headquarters Bombing
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Department Stores; Maryland Bowl-A-Thon.)
  8. Business and Economy / Factory Orders / General Motors-Toyota Venture
  9. Federal Communications Commission and Children's Programming-On Commercial Television
  10. California Baby Kidnapping Over
  11. Space Exploration
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra-Strength Tylenol Pain Reliever; Remington Shavers and Lady Remington Shavers.)
  13. Cerebral Palsy Victim and Starvation Attempt
  14. Kelly Home Fire
  15. Georgia Pardons and Paroles Board Ruling On Frank Case
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Robitussin Cold Remedies; AT&T Phones; Andre Champagne.)
  18. Christmas / Unemployment
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Auto Industries / General Motors-Toyota Joint Production
  3. Economy / 1984 Predictions / Kennedy and Hunger Commission
  4. White House Security
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears Department Stores; CNN "Headline News" Television Show; Andre Champagne.)
  6. Mideast / Arafat / Mubarak Meeting
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Canon Copiers, Norelco Shavers.)
  8. Winter Weather
  9. Georgia Murder Case and Posthumous Pardon Request Denial
  10. Los Angeles and Bank Robberies
  11. Kelly Home Fire
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa Chargecard; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; First Alert Ready-Lite Flashlight and Smoke Detectors.)
  13. Central American / Schlaefer In Nicaragua / D'Aubuisson and Salvadoran Elections
  14. Child Kidnapping Ends
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Remington Shavers and Lady Remington Shavers; High Point Decaffeinated Coffee; Sears Department Stores.)
  17. Spanish Lottery
  18. Good Night

December 23, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. Weather
  3. Alaska / Plane Collision
  4. Lebanon / Pentagon Investigation
  5. Lebanon / Multinational Peacekeeping Force, Marine Security
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee, Cadbury's Milk Tray Chocolates.)
  7. Money Matters: Auto Sales, Underground Economy, Railroad Merger, Stock Market
  8. (Commercial: Visa; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  9. Helms / Resignation
  10. California / Valdez Case
  11. (Commercial: NCR Computers; Efferdent; Space Shuttle: Launch Delayed;" Andre Champagne; Norelco Razors.)
  12. Northern Ireland / Thatcher Visit
  13. Poland
  14. Christmas Gifts
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; Brim Coffee; "Nightline"; "This Week"; Sears Roebuck and Company; "M*A*S*H.")
  16. Christmas
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Weather
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Norelco Razors; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Lebanon / Multinational Peacekeeping Forces
  5. Lebanon / Marines, Hope Tour
  6. Beirut / Pentagon Report
  7. Bethlehem / Christmas Security
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; American Airlines.)
  9. Helms / Resignation
  10. Rhode Island / Whale Beaching
  11. Massachusetts / Family Violence
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP270F; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  13. Railroad Merger
  14. Globe-Demo. Purchase
  15. Christmas Toys
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; American Family Publishers; Du Pont.)
  18. Christmas Observances / 1983 Reviewed
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Marine Headquarters Bombing: Reports and Changes / Hope Show
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears Department Stores; Saxon Lotion For Men; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  4. Weather
  5. Federal Aviation Administration / Helms Resignation
  6. Auto Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee; Black and Decker Spotliter Flashlight; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  9. Philippines / Aquino Murder
  10. Northern Ireland / Thatcher Visit
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Department Stores; "Miller and Company" Television Show; Andre Champagne.)
  12. Food For Needy
  13. Cancer Scare / Nitrosamines
  14. Poland Christmas
  15. Closing Prices of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Emery Mail Delivery Service; Sears Department Stores.)
  17. Shakers At Christmas
  18. Good Night

December 24, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1983
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Weather
  3. Texas / Bus-Truck Collision
  4. Economy / Retail Sales
  5. Texas / Bus-Truck Collision
  6. (Commercial: Christmas In Beirut; IBM Personal Computer; "Sanford and Son.)
  7. Reagan Interview
  8. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  9. Lebanon / Marines
  10. (Commercial: Christmas in Washington, DC; Aspercreme; Renault Alliance; Efferdent.)
  11. Italy / Kidnapping
  12. Paris / Terrorism
  13. Penal System / Prison Industry
  14. (Commercial: Christmas In New York City; Arthritis Pain Formula; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  15. Christmas / Pope
  16. Poland
  17. (Commercial: Christmas In Peking: Geritol; AT&T; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Bethlehem / Christmas
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today

December 25, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast / Lebanon Crisis / Goodman Incarceration
  3. London Bombing
  4. (Commercial: Post Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Bell Telephone and AT&T.)
  5. Weather / Citrus Damage / Underwear Ind.
  6. Reagans' Christmas
  7. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever; Taster's Choice Coffee; Exxon Office Systems; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  8. Christmas
  9. Miro Death
  10. Upcoming Item Outlined (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Polident; AT&T Information Systems; ERA Real Estate Company and Commercial Credit Financial Network; Budweiser Beer and Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated.)
  12. Sports: Mike McDonald and Los Angeles Rams; / Football
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Ragu Spaghetti Sauces; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1983
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  3. Lebanon / Christmas
  4. (Commercial: Christmas in Washington, DC; Levi-Strauss Slacks; Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese.)
  5. Weather
  6. Elderly / Home Sharing
  7. 113 Year Old
  8. (Commercial: Christmas In Paris; Polident; Du Pont and Conoco; Channel 5.)
  9. Jackson / Syria Trip
  10. Now / Mondale Endorsement
  11. White House Christmas
  12. (Commercial: Christmas In Chicago; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Hertz.)
  13. London / Terrorism
  14. El Salvador
  15. Nicaragua / Boxer Returns
  16. Grenada / Invasion Aftermath
  17. (Commercial: Christmas In Bethlehem; Anbesol; Chap Stick; AT&T.)
  18. Poland
  19. Pope / Christmas Message
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Jamieson (New York City)
  2. Weather
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Saxon Aftershave; AT&T; Sanka Coffee.)
  4. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  5. Israel-Egypt Relations
  6. Miro / Death
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa; American Family Publishers; Du Pont.)
  8. Poland
  9. Pope / Christmas Message
  10. London / Terrorism
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice; People Magazine; American Gas Association)
  12. Women Priests
  13. Wonder Woman Award
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Freedent Gum; "First Camera.")
  15. Christmas / Williamsburg
  16. Good Night

December 26, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Andropov
  3. Weather
  4. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.)
  6. Money Matters: Christmas Retail Sales
  7. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Sears Roebuck and Company.)
  8. Japan / Nakasone Election
  9. China, PR / Mao
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buddies of Nashville; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; "Football: Rams-Cowboys Score;" K-Mart; Sanka.)
  11. Afghanistan
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; "Nightline"; Renault Alliance; "Were In Cincinnati.")
  13. Georgia / Federal Grants
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Weather
  3. Europe / Weather
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Publishers Clearing House; Sears.)
  5. USSR / Andropov
  6. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  7. North Yemen / Arafat
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; Total Cereal.)
  9. China, PR / Mao
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; K Mart.)
  11. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  12. Afghanistan
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commercial Credit Financial Network; Channel 5.)
  14. Virginia / Monastery
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Weather
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Robitussin Cough Medication; "Channel 4 Magazine" and "Scene At Six"; Total Cereal.)
  4. USSR / Andropov
  5. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  6. Syria / Jackson Trip
  7. Israel / Economy
  8. Stock Market Closed (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Publishers Clearing House; K Mart.)
  10. Special Segment (Cuba Under Castro)
  11. (Commercial: Football: Rams-Cowboys Score; Andre Champagne; Curtis Mathes Products; "Let The Children Live" Television Special.)
  12. China, PR / Mao
  13. UNESCO
  14. Poland
  15. Truman / Nuclear Age
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Du Pont; "Today"; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  17. Blues
  18. Good Night

December 27, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1983
  1. Med. Watch: Allergies To Environment
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commercial Credit Company and Commercial Credit Financial Network; Ford Ltd Cars; "Nightline" Television Show; Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  3. Moscow Winter
  4. Good Night
  5. Upcoming Items
  6. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  7. Pope Visit With Ali Agca
  8. Mideast / Attack On Marines: Report
  9. Weather
  10. (Commercial: Sanka Decaffeinated Coffee; "WKRP In Cincinnati" Television Show and WKRN Television Station.)
  11. Money Matters: Home Mortgages and Savings and Loans
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Liquid Plumr Drain Opener; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  14. US Steel Economy Problems
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AMC/Jeep/Renault Auto Dealers; K-Mart Department Stores; Upcoming Item Outlined; Ragu Spaghetti Sauces; "M*A*S*H" television show.)
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1983
  1. Lebanon / Beirut Bombing Report
  2. Syria / Jackson Trip
  3. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Andre Champagne; Channel 5.)
  5. US Steel Industry
  6. Bank Service Charges
  7. Weather
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Eyewitness News.)
  10. USSR / Andropov
  11. Papal Assassination Aftermath
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.)
  13. General Motors Corporation / Defects
  14. Massachusetts / Age Discrimination Suit
  15. Wills Arrest
  16. Cancer
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Plymouth Voyager; Publishers Clearing House)
  18. Texas / Church Fire
  19. Arson
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Lebanon Bombing Aftermath / Reagan
  3. Syria / Jackson Trip
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Mercedes Benz.)
  5. Papal Assassination Attempt Aftermath / Pope-Agca Meeting
  6. Europe / Weather
  7. Weather
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: AT&T; Curtis Mathes Products; "Misc. New Year's Spectacular" Television Special.)
  10. US Steel Closings
  11. Economy / Mortgages
  12. Wills Arrest
  13. Laughlin Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Gas Association; K Mart; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  15. Special Segment (Cuba Under Castro)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commercial Credit Financial Network; "Channel Four Magazine.")
  17. France / Escargot Shortage
  18. Good Night

December 28, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon Bombing Aftermath / Pentagon Report
  3. Syria / Jackson Trip
  4. Weather
  5. New York / Warehouse Explosion
  6. Hunger in US
  7. Africa / Famine
  8. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Publishers Clearing House )
  9. Money Matters: 1982 Average Pay, Hyatt Lawsuit, Stock Market
  10. (Commercial: Canon NP270F Copier; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce.)
  11. Dental Report
  12. AT&T (Part I)
  13. Demarest Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears; "M*A*S*H;" Reagan-Zhao Ziyang Travel Schedules; Andre Champagne; Shedd's Spread.)
  15. Wick
  16. UNESCO
  17. USSR / Andropov
  18. USSR / Economy
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Efferdent; "Nightline"; AT&T; "Little House On The Prairie.")
  20. Endangered Species Act
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Andropov
  3. UNESCO
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Geritol.)
  5. Pennsylvania / Explosion
  6. New York / Warehouse Explosion
  7. Weather
  8. Texas / Panda
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; AT&T.)
  10. Lebanon / Beirut Bombings
  11. Beirut Bombing Aftermath / Pentagon Report
  12. Syria / Jackson Trip
  13. Philippines / Aquino Assassination Follow-Up
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Gas-X.)
  16. Wick
  17. Hunger in US
  18. Urban Survey
  19. (Commercial: Liquid Plumr; Channel 5; Commercial Credit Financial Network.)
  20. Foster Charged
  21. Demarest Death
  22. Nicaragua
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Beirut Bombing Aftermath / Pentagon Report
  3. Beirut / Terrorism
  4. Beirut / Marine Security
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Sears; Dentu-Gel.)
  6. Buffalo / Explosion
  7. Weather
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio),
  9. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Total Cereal; Channel Four Magazine and "Scene At Six".)
  10. USSR / Andropov
  11. UNESCO
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Curtis Mathes Products; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Andre Champagne.)
  13. Eastern Air Lines / Sex Change Suit
  14. Wick
  15. Europe / Weather
  16. (Commercial:, Upcoming Item; Polident; Channel Four Magazine.)
  17. Orwell's 1984
  18. Good Night

December 29, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Syria / Jackson Trip
  3. Economy / Indicators
  4. Weather
  5. USSR / Andropov
  6. UNESCO
  7. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Efferdent.)
  8. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Pik Program, Stock Market
  9. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce.)
  10. Thayer Controversy
  11. Miami / Overtown Follow-Up
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; ERA and Commercial Credit Financial Network; United States Post Office Olympic Stamps; Sanka Coffee; "WKRP in Cincinnati" television show.)
  13. AT&T (Part II)
  14. (Commercial: Polident; Liquid Plumr; "20/20;" "Nightline"; Jell-O; Channel 2 News.)
  15. Wilson Death
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. United States Military / Terrorist Targets
  3. Syria / Jackson Trip
  4. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  5. Argentina / Court-Martials
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears; Rockford Files.)
  7. California / Gas Leak
  8. Weather
  9. Economy / Indicators
  10. Economy / Trade Deficit
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Liquid-Plumr; Family Feud.)
  13. UNESCO
  14. Poland
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee, Reader's Digest" Sweepstakes.)
  16. Carter Briefing Papers Capers
  17. Subliminal Advertising
  18. Monaco / Caroline Marriage
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Rat Killer; Publishers Clearing House; Ben-Gay.)
  20. Wilson Death
  21. Break Dancing
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Syria / Jackson Trip
  3. Beirut Bombing Aftermath / Pentagon Report
  4. Spain / Assassination
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Goodyear Tires; Publishers Clearing House; Liquid-Plumr.)
  6. Weather
  7. Economy / Trade Deficit, Indicators
  8. 1984 Tax Changes
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Curtis Mathes Products; Point To Point; Sears.)
  11. UNESCO
  12. Poland
  13. Monaco / Caroline Marriage
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; ERA and Commercial Credit Financial Network.)
  15. Wilson Death
  16. Utah / Fraud of Mormons
  17. Wick
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shedd's Spread; CNN "Headline News".)
  19. Florida / Rich Dog
  20. Good Night

December 30, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Beirut Bombing Aftermath
  3. Lebanon / O'Neill
  4. Lebanon / Marine Security
  5. Syria / Jackson Trip
  6. Lebanon / Moslem Demonstrations
  7. West Bank Violence
  8. Shultz-Gromyko Meeting
  9. (Commercial: Listerine Mouthwash; Channel 2.)
  10. Money Matters: New Home Sales, Gulf-Mesa Battle, Stock Market
  11. (Commercial: AT&T; Publishers Clearing House.)
  12. Retirement Benefits
  13. Nixon Documents
  14. Pornography / Sex Discrimination / Minneapolis
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Sears; Weather: Record Temps."; Bausch and Lomb Lens; "WKRP In Cincinnati" Television Show.)
  16. Argentina
  17. US-Cuba Relations Since Castro
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Ragu Spaghetti Sauce; "Nightline"; "This Week"; VW Rabbit; Andre Champagne.)
  19. Rule / Retirement
  20. 1983 Reviewed
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Terrorism
  3. Beirut Bombing Aftermath
  4. Reagan / Annenberg Security
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Shultz-Gromyko Meeting
  7. Syria / Jackson Trip
  8. Nicaragua / Jackson
  9. Argentina / Trials
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Commercial Credit Financial Network and ERA; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  11. Nixon Papers
  12. Minneapolis / Pornography Law
  13. Federal Retirees Benefits
  14. Payment-In-Kind Program / Corporate Payments
  15. Federal Student Loans
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; Reader's Digest" Sweepstakes.)
  17. Drunk Driving
  18. London / New Year's Eve
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Channel 5; AT&T.)
  21. Commentary (Changing World, Nuclear Arms Race)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1983
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Syria / Jackson Trip
  3. Nicaragua / Jackson
  4. West Bank / Terrorism / South Lebanon Protests
  5. Turkey / Terrorism
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mercedes Benz; High Point Coffee; "Miller and Company".)
  7. Weather
  8. Switzerland / Cable Car Incident
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; Total Cereal; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  10. AT&T Break-Up
  11. Minneapolis / Pornography
  12. Detroit / Abandoned Baby
  13. Pauley
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Vanish; Channel 4 Sports; Rolaids.)
  16. Pershings
  17. Shultz-Gromyko Meeting
  18. Lebanon / Army Competence
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication.)
  20. 1983 Reviewed
  21. Good Night

December 31, 1983

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1983
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Jackson Trip To Syria
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; d-CON Mouse-Prufe; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Du Pont.)
  4. Mideast / 1984 Campaign Issue
  5. Iran / USSR Charges / Strait of Hormuz
  6. France / Bombings
  7. Nigeria Coup
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; K Mart Department Stores; AT&T.)
  9. Winter Weather/ Kentucky Utility Workers Strike
  10. Economy / Eastern Air Lines / Corporate Outlook For 1984
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Vicks Formula 44D Cough Medication; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  12. Cuban Revolution Anniversary
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Gum; Lanacane Ointment; Contac Cough Capsules.)
  14. George Orwell and 1984
  15. AT&T Breakup
  16. Syria / Jackson Trip
  17. Good Night

Specials

• December 01, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-10: Peace is at Hand 1968-1973 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 05, 1983 - ABC Special - Nightline [24:01:20 - 24:30:10]
• December 08, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-11: [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 14, 1983 - ABC Special - President Reagan News Conference- Analysis [10:47:00 - 10:58:20]
• December 14, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [10:31:40 - 10:50:00]
• December 14, 1983 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [10:31:00 - 10:58:00]
• December 14, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference-Post [10:47:40 - 10:49:00]
• December 14, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-12: The End of the Tunnel 1973-1975 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 15, 1983 - PBS Special - Vietnam-13: Legacies [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 20, 1983 - ABC Special - President Reagan News Conference [19:00:00 - 19:37:00]
• December 20, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Intro only) [19:00:00 - 19:00:50]
• December 20, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Post-event only) [19:31:40 - 19:36:00]
• December 20, 1983 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:37:00]
• December 20, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Intro only) [19:00:00 - 19:00:50]
• December 20, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Post-event only) [19:31:40 - 19:35:40]
• December 27, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan News Conference- Analysis [08:23:00 - 08:25:00]
• December 27, 1983 - MTO Special - Reagan Statement and Press Conference: Beirut, Lebanon Situations [20:16:00 - 20:24:00]
• December 27, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference re: Situation in Lebanon Post Only [08:23:50 - 08:25:10]
• December 27, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference re: Situation in Lebanon [20:16:10 - 20:24:10]
• December 28, 1983 - NBC Special - NBC Reports: Beyond The Missile Crisis [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]

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