April 1983 Broadcast Index

Evening News

April 1, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 1, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Colombia / Earthquake
  3. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  4. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  5. (Commercial: NAPA Auto Parts; Purolator Courier.)
  6. Economy / Unemployment
  7. Mining / Unemployment
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Midas Products; Hoover Vacuums.)
  10. General Motors / Recall
  11. Florida / Mercy Killing
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ex-Lax; Curtis Mathes Television; American Airlines; The Travelers.)
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Persian Gulf / Oil Slick
  15. Falkland Islands / 1-Year Later (Part II)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; Federal Express; Apple Computers.)
  17. Nicaragua
  18. Good Friday
  19. Olivier and Gleason
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 1, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  3. Lebanon / Marines
  4. US-Israel Relations / F-16s
  5. Colombia / Earthquakes
  6. Sicily / Mt. Etna
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Honda Lawnmowers; Gallo Wine.)
  8. General Motors / Recall
  9. Gasoline Tax Prices
  10. FTC vs Du Pont and Ethyl
  11. Economy / Unemployment
  12. Economy / Workers and Mgt.
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hoover Vacuums.)
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Florida / Delinquent Fathers
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; Sominex Formula 2.)
  17. Nicaragua-Honduras Conflict (Part II)
  18. Tennessee / Inmate Escape
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmowers; Inglenook Wine; Burlington Fabrics.)
  20. Good Friday
  21. Ohio / Hunger
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 1, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  3. US-Israel Relations / F-16s
  4. Lebanon / Marines
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors Trucks; High Point Coffee; American Airlines.)
  6. Colombia / Earthquakes
  7. Nicaragua
  8. Florida / Trafficante
  9. General Motors / Recall
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Curtis Mathes Televisions.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Economy / Unemployment
  13. Utility Bills
  14. Cong. Franking / Hayamawa
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Total Cereal; U-Haul.)
  16. Falkland War / 1-Year Later (Part II)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Purolator Courier; Nature Valley Granola Bars; "Monitor"; Kodak Film.)
  18. Good Friday
  19. Good Night

April 2, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 2, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 2, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 2, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Reagan Arms Proposal / USSR Reaction
  3. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Protests
  4. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Taster's Choice Coffee; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  5. Falkland Islands / Military Alert
  6. Arafat-Hussein Meeting
  7. Colombia / Earthquakes
  8. (Commercial: NASA Auto Parts; Alupent Mist Inhaler; Federal Express.)
  9. US-Japan Relations / Motorcycle Tariff
  10. Tennessee / Rural Unemployment
  11. Teenage Unemployment
  12. Virginia / Disc Jockey Protest
  13. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Michelin Tires; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.)
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. California / Flood Threat
  16. Sicily / Mt. Etna
  17. France / Sins
  18. (Commercial: Smokers' Polident; Honda Lawnmowers; Myadec Vitamins.)
  19. Michigan / Brownie
  20. California / Drinking Bear Lawsuit
  21. Good Night

April 3, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 3, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Denver / Acid Cloud
  3. St. Louis / Barge Collision
  4. Persian Gulf / Oil Slick
  5. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; Michelin Tires.)
  6. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  7. Arafat-Hussein Meeting
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Fasteeth; Purolator Courier; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  10. Easter / Jerusalem / Reagan / Rome
  11. Pope
  12. Central America / Earthquakes
  13. Colombia / Earthquake
  14. (Commercial: Bufferin; Shell Oil Company; Apple Computers; U-Haul.)
  15. Sports / Golf / Basketball
  16. (Commercial: Dodge Trucks; Pepto-Bismol; "The Pope and His Vatican.")
  17. King Anniversary
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 3, 1983
  1. Introduction Diane Sawyer (New York City)
  2. Denver / Acid Cloud
  3. St. Louis / Barge Collision
  4. Virginia / Train Accident
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Airliner Incident
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; General Motors Service.)
  8. Central America / Earthquakes
  9. Colombia / Earthquakes
  10. Easter Week / Rome / Jerusalem / Reagan / New York City
  11. Poland
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Datamaster Computer; Fasteeth.)
  13. Arafat-Hussein Meeting
  14. West Bank / Mystery Illness
  15. Easter Week / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  16. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Di-Gel.)
  17. Aldrin and Chlordane / Long Island
  18. New York City / Jewelry Robbery
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Independent Insurance Agents of America; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Commodore Vic 20 Computers.)
  20. Space Art
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 3, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Denver / Acid Cloud
  3. Tank Car Safety
  4. Virginia / Derailment
  5. St. Louis / Barge Collision
  6. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Apple Computers.)
  7. Affirmative Action
  8. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  9. Economy / New Orders
  10. Tax Evasion
  11. (Commercial: Alupent Mist Inhaler; Federal Express; Polaroid Cameras.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Arafat-Hussein Meeting
  14. West Bank Violence
  15. West Bank / Illness
  16. Japan / Artificial Heart
  17. USSR / West Movies
  18. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; A1 Steak Sauce; Kraft La Creme Toppings.)
  19. Colombia / Earthquake
  20. Easter / Pope / Glemp
  21. Poland
  22. Sicily / Albanian Community
  23. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Commodore Vic 20 Computers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; "Today".)
  24. Easter / Reagan
  25. Georgia / Easter Egg Hunt
  26. Good Night

April 4, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 4, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Bufferin.)
  5. Hu Na
  6. Memphis / King Anniversary
  7. Swanson / Death
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires; Riopan Plus.)
  10. Bumpers
  11. Supreme Court / College Athletics
  12. California / DeLorean
  13. Special Assignment / Missing Persons
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products; US Postal Service; Budweiser; IBM Datamaster.)
  15. Weather / Utah
  16. St. Louis / Slick Cleanup
  17. Persian Gulf / Oil Slick
  18. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  19. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burlington Fabrics; High Point Coffee; Independent Insurance Agents of America.)
  21. Easter Egg Roll
  22. Baseball
  23. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 4, 1983
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Weather
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Escort; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Arafat-Hussein Meeting
  5. West Bank / Mystery Illness
  6. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Protests
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Deep Heating; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires.)
  8. DeLorean
  9. Crime
  10. Supreme Court / Texaco
  11. Supreme Court / College Athletics
  12. Bumpers
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  15. Hu Na
  16. Nicaragua-Honduras Conflict
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Apple Computers; Preparation H; General Motors Trucks.)
  18. Baseball
  19. White House Easter Egg Roll
  20. Swanson / Death
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 4, 1983
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Cape Canaveral, Florida); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; PIP Printers; Tronolane; Apple Computers.)
  5. Hu Na
  6. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Protests
  7. Arafat-Hussein Meetings
  8. West Bank / Mystery Illness
  9. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; Subaru; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  12. Weather
  13. Bumpers
  14. King Anniversary
  15. Race Horses
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; NAPA Auto Parts; Kraft La Creme Topping.)
  17. Space Competition
  18. White House Easter Egg Roll
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Buick Skyhawk; "Today"; Smokers' Polident.)
  20. Swanson / Death
  21. Good Night

April 5, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 5, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. France / Espionage
  3. East Berlin / Escape
  4. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  5. (Commercial: Buick Century; High Point Coffee.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Washington, DC / Snake Theft
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Curtis Mathes Products; Ex-Lax; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers.)
  10. West Bank / Mystery Illness
  11. Cambodia-Vietnam Conflict
  12. England / Bank Robbery
  13. California / Tornadoes / West States
  14. Mississippi / Tornadoes
  15. Pennsylvania / Oil Fire
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International; A1 Steak Sauce; Sanka Coffee.)
  17. Defense Budget
  18. Barbie / United States Role
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmowers; Alka-Seltzer; Jeep CJ.)
  20. Condor Birth
  21. Baseball
  22. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 5, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. France / Espionage
  4. London / Bank Robbery
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  6. Catholic Bishops Conference / Nuclear Freeze
  7. California / Tornadoes
  8. Hawaii / Kilauea
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Dodge Omni and Aries K.)
  10. Defense Budget
  11. Trucking
  12. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  13. Basketball / North Carolina State
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Tronolane; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires.)
  16. Brazil / Unemployment Protest
  17. Barbie / United States Role
  18. Danny And The Juniors / Rapp Death
  19. (Commercial: Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers; General Motors; Ex-Lax.)
  20. Afghanistan
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 5, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Midas Products; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Smokers Polident.)
  4. Catholic Bishops Conference / Nuclear Freeze
  5. France / Espionage
  6. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: U-Haul; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Schick Disposable Razors.)
  9. London / Bank Robbery
  10. Defense Budget
  11. Government Waste
  12. California / Tornadoes
  13. Weather
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Bufferin; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  15. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  16. Commentary (Chicago Mayoral Race)
  17. Bumpers
  18. Washington, DC / Snake Theft
  19. California / Condor Birth
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent; John Deere Lawnmowers; "Today"; IBM Datamaster Computer.)
  21. Basketball
  22. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
  23. Good Night

April 6, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 6, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Pittsburgh Speech
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Shell Oil Company.)
  5. Watt / Beach Boys
  6. Weather
  7. Florida / Savings and Loan Failure
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Avis; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. Central America / United States Policy
  11. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  12. France / Espionage
  13. England / Espionage
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Gas-X; United States Postal Service; American Airlines; Fasteeth.)
  17. Gasoline Tax / Trucking Ind.
  18. Mayoral Races / Chicago, Philadelphia
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Budweiser Beer; General Motors Service.)
  20. USSR / Pentecostals
  21. Papal Assassination Plot / Walesa Plot
  22. Johnstown Movie
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 6, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Pittsburgh Speech
  3. American Poverty
  4. Under-Nutrition
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Datamaster Computers; Preparation H.)
  6. Weather
  7. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Veterans Administration / Radiation Exposure
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aspercreme; Smokers' Polident.)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  12. France / Espionage
  13. West Bank / Mystery Illness
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Avis; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  16. Afghanistan / Part II
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmower; Michelin Tires; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  18. Regnery / Bumper Sticker
  19. Watt / Beach Boys
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 6, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Pittsburgh Speech
  3. Defense Budget
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; U-Haul; Arthritis Pain Formula; Buick Regal.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  6. France / Espionage
  7. Washington, DC / USSR Citizens
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Avis; Super Poli-Grip; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  9. Republic Plane Incident
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Watt / Beach Boys
  12. Louisiana / Flooding
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Subaru; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  15. Persian Gulf / Oil Slick
  16. London / Sec. Robbery
  17. Commentary (Employment Retraining)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent; Honda Lawnmowers; "Today"; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia.)
  19. Washington / Kidney Suit
  20. Good Night

April 7, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 7, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle / Earthly Flooding
  3. South / Flooding
  4. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  5. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; High Point Coffee.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Defense Budget / MX
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sears Home and Garden Products; Renuzit; Ford Ltd.)
  10. Watt / Beach Boys
  11. US-China, PR Relations
  12. Economy: Retail Sales
  13. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; A1 Steak Sauce; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires; Aqua-Fresh.)
  14. New Contraceptive
  15. Hansen / Indictment
  16. Papal Assassination Plot
  17. France / Espionage
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skylark; Sanka Coffee; Homelite Jacobsen Mowers.)
  19. Godfrey Estate
  20. Golf / Snead
  21. King Kong Anniversary
  22. Prohibition Anniversary
  23. Television Anniversary
  24. Top Items Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 7, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Flooding / South
  3. Hawaii / Kilauea
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears Home and Garden Products; Du Pont and Conoco.)
  6. Defense Budget
  7. US-Thailand Relations / Arms
  8. US-China, PR Relations
  9. Watt / Beach Boys
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Deep Heating.)
  11. Hansen / Indictment
  12. Transplanted Hand
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skyhawk; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  14. Afghanistan / Part III
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: General Motors Service; American Airlines; Sominex II.)
  17. King Kong
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 7, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Apple Computers; Cortaid.)
  4. Defense Budget
  5. Watt / Beach Boys
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Subaru; Sears Home and Garden Products; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  8. Flooding / South
  9. US-China, PR Relations
  10. Hansen / Indictment
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Federal Express; General Motors.)
  12. Mental Disability
  13. New Intelligence Quotient Test
  14. Walesa / Harvard Address
  15. Atlanta / Young
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmowers; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires; "Today"; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  17. Philadelphia / Mayoral Race
  18. California / Storm Aftermath
  19. Good Night

April 8, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 8, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Floods / South
  3. Golf / Masters
  4. Hawaii / Kilauea
  5. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  6. (Commercial: Efferdent; Buick Skyhawk.)
  7. USSR -Britain Relations
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  9. Defense Budget
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Twinbagger; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Grape-Nuts.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Pennsylvania / Billboard Squatters
  14. New York Stock Exchange
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; Renuzit; Bayer Aspirin; Land O'Lakes Country Blend Spread.)
  16. Formaldehyde Insulation
  17. Football / Gambling Scandal
  18. Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
  19. Poland / Warsaw Ghetto Anniversary
  20. Economy: Money Supply
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Sears Home and Garden Products; Fasteeth.)
  22. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 8, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Flooding / South
  3. Golf / Masters
  4. Hawaii / Kilauea
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Apple Computers; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  6. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  7. Combat Repairs
  8. Arms Control
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. US-Israel Relations / Hussein
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Postal Service; Mazda GLC.)
  12. Drug War
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Homelite Jacobsen Lawnmowers; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  15. Defense Budget
  16. Clark
  17. Eastern / Layoffs
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Super Poli-Grip; Mony (Mutual of New York).)
  19. New York City / Police Horses
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 8, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Flooding / South
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires; Fleischmann's Light Spread.)
  4. Football / Gambling Scandal
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  8. Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
  9. US-Israel Relations / Hussein
  10. Arms Control
  11. Australia / Kangaroo Season
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Buick Century; Du Pont.)
  13. Massachusetts / Drunk Driving Laws
  14. Economy / IRAs
  15. Pennsylvania Lottery Winner
  16. Washington / Kidney Donor
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Smokers' Polident; John Deere Twinbagger; "Monitor"; Bufferin.)
  18. Gandhi
  19. Good Night

April 9, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 9, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 9, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Deep Heating; Apple Computer.)
  4. Floods / South
  5. Florida / Tornado
  6. Hawaii / Kilauea
  7. Sicily / Mt. Etna
  8. California / Landslide
  9. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  10. Massachusetts / State Democratic Convention
  11. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  12. Reagan / Tax Bill
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Honda Portable Generator.)
  14. California / Sting Operation
  15. Tuna
  16. France / Vacationers
  17. France / Espionage
  18. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Anniversary
  19. El Salvador-Nicaragua Relations
  20. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; General Motors Service; Aspercreme.)
  21. Paris / Junk Art
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 9, 1983
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Subaru; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  4. Volcanoes / Mt. Etna, Kilauea
  5. Flooding / South
  6. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Michelin Tires; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  7. King Kong
  8. Idaho / Boxing Election
  9. Good Night

April 10, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 10, 1983
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Mideast Peace / Hussein
  3. Portugal / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Fasteeth.)
  5. Flooding / South
  6. Beach Boys
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; A1 Steak Sauce; Independent Insurance Agents of America; Budweiser Light Beer.)
  8. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  9. Burton / Death
  10. Rolls-Royce
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Maytag.)
  12. Sports / Tennis / Horse Racing / Golf
  13. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; U-Haul; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Movie Industry / Great Britain
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 10, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 10, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Mideast Peace / Hussein
  3. Portugal / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Apple Computers; Plymouth; Super Poli-Grip.)
  5. Floods / South
  6. Burton / Death
  7. (Commercial: Federal Express; A1 Steak Sauce; Ford Exp.)
  8. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. State Lotteries
  11. Rolls-Royce
  12. (Commercial: Cotton Incorporated and Stevens Sheets; Riopan Plus; The Travelers.)
  13. Honduras
  14. Wyoming / Natural Gas
  15. Sanderson/ EPA
  16. (Commercial: Digital Equipment Corp.; Renault Autos; "Today".)
  17. Warsaw Uprising Anniversary
  18. Good Night

April 11, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 11, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Efferdent; Renault Alliance.)
  5. Floods / South
  6. Golf / Masters
  7. General Motors Corporation / Recall
  8. IRS Crackdown
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gas-X; Canon A-I Camera; Burlington Fabrics.)
  11. MX Missile
  12. Reagan / Mideast Peace Plan
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent; A1 Steak Sauce; Brim Coffee; PIP Printers.)
  14. Nicaragua / United States Intervention
  15. Thailand-Cambodia Conflict / United States Involvement
  16. England / World War II Bomb
  17. Economy: Treasury Bills
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Preparation H.)
  19. Hollywood Film Industry
  20. Nightline Announced
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 11, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. MX Missile
  3. Reagan / Mideast Peace Plan
  4. Portugal / Terrorism
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Budget Rental Cars and Cougar; American Airlines.)
  6. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  7. Poverty and Women
  8. Floods / South
  9. Paris / Seine
  10. West Germany / Flooding
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  12. Asbestos / Health Problems
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Total Cereal.)
  14. London / World War II Bomb
  15. India / Child Laborers
  16. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Anniversary
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America; Land O Lakes Country Morning Blend Spread; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  19. Ohio / Unemployment
  20. Academy Awards
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 11, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Chicago, Illinois); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Postal Service; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Apple Computers.)
  4. MX Missile
  5. Thailand / United States Military Aid
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors Trucks; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens.)
  8. Mideast / Reagan Peace Plan
  9. London / World War II Bomb
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmowers; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  11. Flooding / Aftermath
  12. Holocaust Reunion
  13. Morton Grove / Hand Gun Control
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler; Total Cereal; "Today"; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  15. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  16. Good Night

April 12, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 12, 1983
  1. Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Election
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Buick Century.)
  5. Mideast / Reagan Plan
  6. Adelman Nomination
  7. US-USSR Relations / Hot Line
  8. USSR / Pentecostals
  9. Poland
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Bayer Aspirin; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  12. Economy / Retail Sales
  13. Budget
  14. Volcker
  15. Health Costs / Store Front Medicine
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon A-I Camera; Budweiser Beer; American Airlines; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  17. Automobiles / Safety Test Controversy
  18. Nevada / B-52 Search
  19. Hawaii / Air Search
  20. California / Baby Sea Lions
  21. West Germany / Flooding
  22. Europe / Dioxin
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Sanka Coffee; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  24. Croaker College
  25. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 12, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Homelite Jacobsen String Trimmer; Buick Regal.)
  4. Poland
  5. Moscow / Pentecostals
  6. Mideast / Reagan Plan
  7. Reagan Central American Policies
  8. Nevada / B-52
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; American Airlines.)
  10. Auto Profits
  11. Unemployment / Reagan Incident
  12. Entrepreneurs
  13. West Virginia / Unemployment
  14. Volcker
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Oldsmobile Autos.)
  17. Automobiles / Safety Test Controversy
  18. Weather / Wyoming
  19. Weather / Beach Erosion
  20. Population Migration
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts; Deep-Heating; United States Postal Service.)
  22. California / Baby Sea Lions
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 12, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Chicago, Illinois); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Election
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; High Point Coffee; Du Pont; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  4. Automobiles / Safety Test Controversy
  5. Flood Damage / Louisiana, Mississippi
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; John Deere Lawnmowers; Total Cereal.)
  8. Mideast / Reagan Plan
  9. Israel / West Bank
  10. US-China, PR Relations
  11. Poland
  12. Moscow / Pentecostals
  13. Commentary (MX Recommendations)
  14. Nevada / B-52
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; Renault Autos.; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  16. Volcker
  17. Los Angeles / School Activities
  18. California / Sea Lions
  19. Population Migration
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Buick Skylark; "Today"; Super Poli-Grip.)
  21. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  22. Good Night

April 13, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Election / Campaign (1984)
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Raisin Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  5. Organ Transplants / Tennessee Child
  6. Economy / Auto Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Homelite Jacobsen Lawnmower; Alka-Seltzer; Ace Hardware.)
  9. Poland
  10. Romania / Censorship
  11. Sweden / Arafat
  12. Jordan / Sartawi Funeral
  13. Holocaust Survivors
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Roman Meal Bread; Amway Products; Buick Regal; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  16. Life Expectancy
  17. New Jersey / Record Birth
  18. Bears
  19. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers; Curtis Mathes Products.)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Election
  3. Military Draft
  4. Arafat / Peace Process
  5. Poland
  6. West Germany / Flooding
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers.)
  9. Organ Transplants
  10. Medicare
  11. Life Expectancy
  12. Holocaust Survivors Conference
  13. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; Budget Rental Cars and Cougar.)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. General Motors / Employee Callback
  16. Football / Gambling Scandal
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sominex 2; Cortaid.)
  18. Budget
  19. Synthetic Fuels Corp.
  20. Hart Senate Office Building
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; General Motors Service; Sanka Coffee.)
  22. New York City / King Kong
  23. Spitfire
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 13, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Chicago, Illinois); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Mayoral Election
  3. Morton Grove / Handgun Laws
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; NAPA Auto Products; Total Cereal.)
  5. Poland
  6. Mideast Peace / Arafat
  7. Adelman
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; General Motors; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  10. Nicaragua / United States Covert Activity
  11. West Germany / Flooding
  12. Tahiti / Typhoon
  13. New York City / King Kong
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; Curtis Mathes Products; Geritol.)
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. General Motors / Worker Recall
  17. Tax Cheaters
  18. Organ Transplants
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Tronolane; "Today"; US Postal Service.)
  20. Commentary (Chicago Election)
  21. Chicago / Mayoral Race
  22. Good Night

April 14, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 14, 1983
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Intervention
  3. Adelman Confirmation
  4. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Chrysler Corp.)
  6. Reagan / Poll
  7. New York / Unemployment, Jobs Bill
  8. Unemployment
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressings; Sanka Coffee; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  11. Baby Doe Rule
  12. Organ Transplants Hearing / Tennessee Child
  13. Economy: Gold Price
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Trucks; K Mart; American Airlines; Land O Lakes Country Morning Blend Spread.)
  15. Poland
  16. Mideast / Reagan-Hussein Relations
  17. Colombia / Oil Co. Executive Released
  18. Utah / B-52 Found
  19. Weather / Midwest
  20. New York Stock Exchange
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skylark; Homelite Jacobsen Trimmer; Purolator Courier.)
  22. Gandhi / South Africa
  23. England / Spitfire Auction
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 14, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Central American Policy
  3. Adelman Confirmation
  4. Budget
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Homelite Jacobsen Lawnmowers; K Mart.)
  6. Mississippi and Louisiana / Flooding Causes
  7. Weather / Mideast
  8. California / Winter Storm Damage / Highway 1
  9. Tennessee / Liver Transplant
  10. Baby Doe Rule
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ecotrin; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  13. Income Taxes / IRA
  14. Utah / B-52
  15. Nuclear Power Plants / Salem
  16. Challenger Satellite
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; General Motors.)
  18. Colombia / Oil Co. Executive Freed
  19. Poland
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Regina Electrikbroom; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  21. Paris / Subway
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 14, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Central American Policy
  3. Colombia / Oil Co. Executive Released
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Skyhawk; Fleischmann's Light Spread; K Mart.)
  5. Adelman Confirmation
  6. Poland
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Riopan Plus; Renault Autos.)
  9. Baby Doe Rule
  10. Organ Transplants
  11. Income Taxes / Loopholes
  12. Int. Withholding Tax
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Purolator Courier; Super Poli-Grip; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  14. Utah / B-52
  15. Commentary (Arms Control Agency)
  16. Budget
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Silhouette Romances; Geritol; "Today"; Renault Alliance.)
  18. Switzerland / Napoleon's Debt
  19. Good Night

April 15, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 15, 1983
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Recovery
  3. Reagan / Tax Return
  4. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  5. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; General Motors Service.)
  6. Williams / Resignation
  7. California / Immigration Service
  8. Merman / Health
  9. Hall / Liver Transplant
  10. Economy: Gold Price
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Sanka Coffee; Amway Products.)
  12. Nicaragua-US Relations / Cuban Planes
  13. Kohl-Reagan Meeting
  14. Poland
  15. Floodings / Northeast
  16. California / Pony Express
  17. Economy: Money Supply
  18. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; K Mart; Chrysler; Fasteeth.)
  19. Mideast / US-Egyptian Relations
  20. Ethiopia / Drought and Famine
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Electrikbroom; A1 Steak Sauce; Total Cereal.)
  22. New York City / King Kong
  23. Arkansas / Diamonds
  24. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 15, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Stock Market / Economy Recovery
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Magic Chef Microwave Oven.)
  4. Capitol Hill Drug Probe
  5. Williams / Resignation
  6. Truck Weight Limit
  7. New York City / Hotel Explosions
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  9. Military Draft
  10. Fiske / Reagan Tax Return
  11. Tuition Tax Credit / Minnesota and Supreme Court
  12. Minneapolis / Stadium Roof Collapses
  13. New York City / King Kong
  14. California / Pony Express
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Twinbagger; Sominex 2.)
  16. Kohl-Reagan Meeting
  17. Poland
  18. Mideast / Habib-Begin
  19. Lebanon
  20. Greece / Hijacking
  21. England / Train Robbery
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Buick Skylark; Canon A-I Camera.)
  23. Japan / Disneyland
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 15, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Central America / United States Policy
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; John Deere Lawnmowers; Total Cereal; U-Haul.)
  4. Williams / Resignation
  5. Reagan / Tax Return
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda Lawnmower; K Mart; High Point Coffee.)
  7. Weather / Midwest
  8. Economy / Recovery
  9. South Bronx / Economy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Preparation H; Shell Oil Company.)
  12. Kohl-Reagan Meeting
  13. Defense Budget
  14. Poland
  15. Japan / Disneyland
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; "Monitor"; Renault Autos.)
  17. Italy / Tax Evasion
  18. California / IRS and Wabbitt Hutch
  19. Good Night

April 16, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 16, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 16, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Withholding Tax Law / Arms Control
  3. Poll / Environment
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alupent Mist Inhaler; Michelin Tires.)
  5. Poland / Jews
  6. Lebanon-Syria Relations
  7. Greece / Hijacking
  8. Shultz / Mexico Trip
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Apple Computers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Super Poli-Grip.)
  10. Mississippi / Disaster Area
  11. Weather / Northeast
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Philadelphia / Mayoral Race
  14. Pennsylvania / Prison Takeover
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  16. Classified Information Guidelines
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Cougar and Budget Rental Cars; Canon A-I Camera.)
  18. New York City / The Door
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 16, 1983
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua-Honduras Conflict
  3. El Salvador
  4. China, PR-Vietnam Conflict
  5. (Commercial: Silhouette Romances; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  6. California / Earthquakes
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Interplanetary Study
  9. Satellite Sale
  10. Space Weapons / EMP
  11. (Commercial: Alupent Mist Inhaler; Krylon Spray Paints; Dentu-Creme.)
  12. Poland
  13. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Anniversary
  14. Illinois / Resurrection
  15. (Commercial: Honda Portable Generator; Visa.)
  16. Tennessee / Liver Transplant
  17. Colorado / Living Together
  18. United States Information Agency / Nepotism
  19. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers.)
  20. California / Black Town
  21. Good Night

April 17, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 17, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Efferdent; Schick Disposable Razors.)
  4. El Salvador / United States Aid / Central American Policy
  5. Israel / Anniversary / Syria
  6. India / Satellite
  7. (Commercial: Purolator Courier; A1 Steak Sauce; General Motors Service; MasterCard International)
  8. Weather / Midwest
  9. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action
  10. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Michelin Tires; Whirlpool Appliances; Fasteeth.)
  11. Sports / Football / Tennis / Baseball
  12. (Commercial: Cougar and Budget Rental Cars; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Gold Fever
  14. Donaldson Marriage
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 17, 1983
  1. Capitol Hill Drug Probe
  2. El Salvador / United States Aid
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  4. Poland
  5. Israel / Independence Day / Lebanon / Syria Relations
  6. South Korea / Disco Fire
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Fasteeth; Cougar and Budget.)
  8. Seattle / Street Children
  9. Nuclear Power Plant / Hartland Syndrome
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Grape-Nuts.)
  11. Economy / Home Foreclosures
  12. California / Prison Weddings
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; Super Poli-Grip; Bufferin.)
  14. New York City / South Bronx
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 17, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (Washington, DC)
  2. Capitol Hill Drug Probe
  3. El Salvador / United States Policy
  4. Nicaragua
  5. United States Fishermen / Nicaragua Seizure
  6. (Commercial: Apple Computers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Purolator Courier.)
  7. Perle / Conflict of Interest
  8. Pentagon Purchasing Policy
  9. Nuclear First Strike / Politics
  10. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Arthritis Pain Formula; Renault Autos.)
  11. Poland
  12. Zimbabwe / Mugabe
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; The Travelers Insurance; Shasta Products.)
  14. Epton
  15. Weather / Midwest
  16. Illinois / Human Hibernation
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; Cotton Incorporated and Stevens; Freedent Gum; "Today".)
  18. Boston Marathon
  19. Good Night

April 18, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 18, 1983
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon)
  4. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; Buick Skyhawk.)
  5. Capitol Hill Drug Probe
  6. Supreme Court / Nativity Scenes / Affirmative Action / Tuition Tax Credit
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwashers; NAPA Auto Products; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  9. Economy / Factory Use / Housing Starts
  10. Workfare
  11. Weather / Utah Mudslide
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burlington Fabrics; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Subaru; IBM Office Systems.)
  13. Hollings / Campaign 1984
  14. United Nations Cuban Mission
  15. Poland
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Purolator Courier; Goodyear Tires.)
  17. Pulitzer Prizes
  18. Boston Marathon
  19. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 18, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Plymouth Reliant K, Horizon; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  4. Poland
  5. Israel / Independence Day
  6. El Salvador
  7. USSR / Chernenko
  8. Hollings / Campaign 1984
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Super Poli-Grip.)
  10. Weather
  11. Utah / Mudslide
  12. Supreme Court/ Nativity Scenes / Affirmative Action
  13. Pulitzer Prizes
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Di-Gel.)
  15. Michigan / Toxic Waste Site / Dioxin
  16. Florida / Temik
  17. Economy / Hsing Starts
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Sanka Coffee; Rust-Oleum Paint.)
  20. Handicapped Laws
  21. Boston Marathon
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 18, 1983
  1. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing
  2. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Century; Anacin; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  5. Capitol Hill Drug Probe
  6. Supreme Court/ Tuition Tax Credit
  7. Weather
  8. Utah / Mudslide
  9. Stock Market
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Purolator Courier; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Clorets.)
  12. Poland
  13. China, PR-Vietnam Conflict
  14. El Salvador
  15. Honduras-Nicaragua Relations
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Twinbagger; Di-Gel; Silhouette Romances.)
  17. Hollings / Campaign 1984
  18. Boston Marathon
  19. Pulitzer Prizes
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Postal Service; A1 Steak Sauce; "Today"; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  21. Whistlers Convention
  22. Good Night

April 19, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 19, 1983
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon)
  4. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Budweiser Beer.)
  5. Brazil-Libya Relations
  6. MX Missiles
  7. Poland
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; Wagner Power Painter.)
  9. Utah / Mudslide
  10. Utah / Great Salt Lake
  11. Economy / Personal Income
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Shell Oil Company; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers.)
  14. Supreme Court/ Three Mile Island
  15. Crime Statistics
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shedd's Spread; Sears Auto Products; Remington Shaver.)
  17. San Diego / Penguin House
  18. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 19, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing
  3. Poland
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; John Deere Lawnmowers; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  5. MX Missile
  6. United States Air Force / Pratt and Whitney
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Coronet Products; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver.)
  9. Weather
  10. Economy / Personal Income
  11. Supreme Court/ Three Mile Island / Political Candidates / Federal Contracts / Taxpayers
  12. Abortion
  13. Trucking Weight Limits
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bridgestone Tires; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers.)
  15. United States / Cuban Expulsions
  16. Atari / Employment
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Western Electric; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  18. India / Pirated Products
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 19, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing
  3. (Commercial: PIP Printers; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; General Motors.)
  4. Weather
  5. Utah / Mudslide
  6. Supreme Court / Three Mile Island
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmowers; Conoco and Du Pont; United States Postal Service.)
  8. Withholding / Interest
  9. Mankiewicz
  10. Philadelphia / Mayoral Race
  11. Caterpillar UAW Settlement
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: NAPA Auto Products; Canon Personal Copiers; Citizen Watches.)
  14. Economy / High Tech
  15. Poland
  16. Commentary (US Presence in Lebanon)
  17. McCartney / Paternity Suit
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; "Today"; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  19. Grandparents' Rights
  20. Good Night

April 20, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Social Security / Withholding Interest
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Beirut, Lebanon)
  4. (Commercial: Subaru; Homelite Jacobsen Lawnmowers.)
  5. Beirut / Embassy Bombing /Aftermath
  6. Reagan / Cong. Address / Central American Policy
  7. Brazil / Libyan Planes
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; K Mart; Jell-O Pudding.)
  9. Supreme Court / Nuclear Power Plants / Prison Rape / Choke Hold / New Orleans / Supreme Court Demonstrations
  10. Weather
  11. Economy / GNP
  12. General Motors / Profits
  13. AT&T / Profits
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Service; Efferdent; John Deere Twinbagger; Whirlpool.)
  16. Hall / Liver Transplant
  17. Brink's Trial
  18. Poland
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Regal; Roman Meal Bread; Budweiser Beer.)
  20. Paley / Resignation
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Nuclear Power Plants
  3. Supreme Court / Choke Hold / Demonstrations / Public Employees
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Roman Meal Bread.)
  5. Reagan / Social Security
  6. Senate / Withholding Tax
  7. Economy / GNP
  8. Paley / Resignation
  9. Weather
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Buick Regal; IBM Office System.)
  12. Brazil / Libyan Planes / United States Central American Policy
  13. Reagan / Central America
  14. Lebanon / Troop Withdrawal
  15. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Magic Chef Microwave Ovens; Sanka Coffee.)
  17. Michigan / Toxic Waste Site
  18. University of Mississippi / Racial Tension
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sominex 2; General Motors.)
  20. France / Football
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 20, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Nuclear Power Plants
  3. Nuclear Power Industry
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kitchenaid Dishwashers; Visa.)
  5. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  6. Reagan / Central American Policy
  7. Brazil / Libyan Plane
  8. Nixon
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Roman Meal Bread; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  10. Hall / Liver Transplant
  11. University of Mississippi / Confederate Flag
  12. Supreme Court / Prison Rape
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: United States Postal Service; Preparation H; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  15. Teamsters
  16. Philadelphia / Rizzo Family
  17. Social Security
  18. Commentary (Nuclear Freeze)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skylark; IBM Office System; "Today"; K Mart.)
  20. Fertility Pump
  21. Good Night

April 21, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Steve Bell (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget / MX Missile
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Jerusalem, Israel)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Fleischmann's Light Spread.)
  5. Central America / PLO
  6. United States / Espionage
  7. Barbie / United States Connection
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmowers; Pepto-Bismol; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  9. California / Toxic Waste Site
  10. Michigan / Toxic Waste
  11. Teamsters
  12. Evans / Death Penalty
  13. Economy / Chrysler
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent; Goodyear Tires; Whirlpool Dishwasher; Bayer.)
  16. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing Aftermath
  17. Lebanon / Israelis / United States Embassy Bombing
  18. Israel / West Bank
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; Homelite Jacobsen Trimmer; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  20. Democratic Convention
  21. Glenn
  22. Viewpoint Announced / Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Dubberstein
  3. United States / Espionage
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Jell-O; Cougar and Budget Rental Cars.)
  5. Glenn
  6. Democratic Convention / San Francisco
  7. Teamsters
  8. North Carolina / Ku Klux Klan and Nazi Indictments
  9. Evans / Death Penalty
  10. Clark
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; K Mart.)
  13. Withholding Tax / Budget
  14. Banking
  15. Chrysler
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmowers; Ford Trucks.)
  17. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  18. Brazil / Libya Planes
  19. Japan / US-USSR Relations
  20. MX Missiles
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth; Du Pont; Bridgestone Tires.)
  22. California / Toxic Waste Site
  23. North Carolina / Synthetic Fuel
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 21, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw New York City)
  2. Chrysler
  3. Auto Profits
  4. Withholding Tax
  5. Budget
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Fleischmann's Light Spread; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  7. Hall / Liver Transplant
  8. Evans / Death Penalty
  9. California / Toxic Waste Site
  10. Unemployment / Health Insurance
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Florida Orange Growers; General Motors.)
  12. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  13. Mideast / Shultz
  14. Auschwitz / Holocaust Survivors
  15. United States / Espionage
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Bayer.)
  17. Democratic Convention / San Francisco
  18. Glenn
  19. Commentary (Democratic Candidates./AFL-CIO)
  20. Teamsters
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Visa; Rust-Oleum Paint; "Today"; Western Electric.)
  23. Whiskey Ind. / Jack Daniel
  24. Good Night

April 22, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 22, 1983
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Tennessee / Liver Transplant
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (Jerusalem, Israel)
  4. (Commercial: Anacin; IBM Office System.)
  5. Economy / Cost of Living
  6. Economy / Meat Prices
  7. Unemployment / Health Insurance
  8. Caterpillar-UAW Settlement
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tucks; Efferdent; Buick Skylark.)
  11. Poland
  12. USSR / Space Exploration
  13. Hitler's Diary
  14. Barbie / Nazi Arms Ring
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Purolator Courier; Sanka Coffee; Krylon Spray Paint; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Grain
  18. Mideast / Lebanon
  19. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  20. Economy: Money Supply
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; K Mart; Fasteeth; Subaru.)
  22. Commentary (1984 Politics)
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 22, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Consumer Prices
  3. Auto Profits
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Airlines; Goodyear Tires.)
  5. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  6. Reagan / Beirut Bombing / Shultz Trip / Central America / Budget / Withholding Tax
  7. Massachusetts / Timex
  8. Peck / Resignation
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Regina Electrikbroom; IBM Office System.)
  11. Evans / Death Penalty
  12. Tennessee / Liver Transplant
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Super Poli-Grip.)
  14. Space Shuttle / Air Pollution
  15. USSR / Space Exploration
  16. Moscow / Lenin Anniversary
  17. Brazil / Libyan Planes
  18. El Salvador
  19. US-USSR Relations / Grain
  20. Poland
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grape-Nuts Flakes; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  22. Tennessee / Cambodian Refugee
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 22, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Mideast / Shultz Trip / PLO
  3. Adelman
  4. US-USSR Relations / Grain
  5. Evans / Death Penalty
  6. DeLorean
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors; IBM Office System; Di-Gel.)
  8. Tennessee / Liver Transplant
  9. Unemployment / Health Insurance
  10. Peck / Resignation
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; K Mart; Buick Skyhawk.)
  12. Economy / Consumer Price Index
  13. Economy / Weekly Earnings
  14. New York City / Machine Banking
  15. Los Angeles / Bank Robber
  16. Slezak / Death
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Ecotrin; Plymouth Reliant and Horizon; Dentu-Creme.)
  19. Miami Beach / Water Supply
  20. Baseball / Johnson / Ryan
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Subaru; "Banking On The Brink" and NBC News; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  22. New York City / Romance Convention
  23. Good Night

April 23, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 23, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 23, 1983
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer
  2. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing $ Aftermath
  3. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; Jell-O.)
  5. Evans / Death Penalty
  6. Andropov
  7. Kansas / Track Meet
  8. Brazil / Libyan Planes
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Glidden Paints; Michelin Tires.)
  10. San Francisco / Recall
  11. Daley / Assault
  12. Crabbe / Death
  13. Hines / Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Whirlpool.)
  15. Veterans Administration
  16. Hall / Liver Transplant
  17. Energy
  18. Hitler Diaries
  19. China, PR / Taiwan Defector
  20. Daylight Savings Time
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Cougar and Budget Rental Cars; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  22. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 23, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Bell System; Alupent Inhaler.)
  4. Nicaragua-Honduras Relations
  5. Evans / Death Penalty
  6. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Krylon Rust Magic.)
  7. EPA
  8. California / Toxic Waste Site
  9. Miami Beach / Water
  10. Daylight Savings Time
  11. (Commercial: Michelin Tires.)
  12. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Lawn-Boy Lawnmower; Rain Dance Weather Guards; Western Electric.)
  14. Garment Workers
  15. Golden West Airlines
  16. Caterpillar Strike
  17. Mississippi / Black School
  18. Hall / Liver Transplant
  19. Hitler Diaries
  20. Crabbe / Death
  21. Hines / Death
  22. Prince William
  23. Good Night

April 24, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 24, 1983
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (Washington, DC)
  2. United States / Central American Policy
  3. Nicaragua
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool.)
  5. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  6. Hitler Diaries
  7. Austria / Kreisky
  8. (Commercial: Purolator Courier; Fasteeth; Geritol; General Motors Service.)
  9. Kansas / Track Meet
  10. Weather
  11. (Commercial: A1 Steak Sauce; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Oldsmobile Firenza; Glidden Paints.)
  12. Sports / Basketball / Football
  13. (Commercial: Cougar and Budget Rental Car; Clorets; "Nightline".)
  14. Trains / Rio Grande Zephyr
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 24, 1983
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  3. Lebanon
  4. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Honduras Congressional Visit
  7. Long / El Salvador Trip
  8. Hitler's Diaries
  9. Austria / Kreisky
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Michelin Tires; Bell System.)
  11. Education Department / Security Clearance
  12. Animal Research / Protests
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Super Poli-Grip.)
  14. California / Low-Cost Housing
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Spotliter; Alupent Inhaler; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  16. Prison Population
  17. West Virginia Prison / Job Training For Women
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 24, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  3. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; The Travelers Insurance; Remington Electric Shaver.)
  4. United States / Central American Policy
  5. El Salvador / Nicaragua
  6. (Commercial: Renault Autos; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Western Electric.)
  7. Legionnaires Disease
  8. Fluoride
  9. Pioneer X
  10. Trains / Rio Grande Zephyr
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; Alupent Inhaler; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers.)
  12. Vietnam-China, PR Relations
  13. Poland
  14. USSR / Espionage
  15. United States / USSR Spies
  16. Austria / Kreisky
  17. Switzerland / Sex Discrimination
  18. (Commercial: Black and Decker Spotliter; Purolator Courier; Krylon Rust Magic; "Today".)
  19. Video Games
  20. Good Night

April 25, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 25, 1983
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Hitler Diaries
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant and Horizon; Tucks.)
  5. Economy / Housing / Auto Sales / Stock Market
  6. Economy / Stewart Memorial
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: American Airlines; Fleischmann's Light Spread; General Motors Service; "Nightline".)
  9. CIA / Central America
  10. Pioneer X
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; IBM Office System; Bayer; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  13. Israel / West Bank Epidemic
  14. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  15. Austria / Kreisky
  16. USSR / Pravda
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer; Goodyear Tires; US Postal Service.)
  18. Kentucky / Spelunkers Lost
  19. California / Elway
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 25, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hitler Diaries
  3. Reagan / Central American Address
  4. El Salvador
  5. US-Cuba Relations
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  7. Watt / Coal Leases
  8. Kentucky / Spelunkers
  9. Satellite Rescue
  10. Pioneer X
  11. Ship Remains / San Francisco Bay
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Sominex 2; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  14. California / Foat Extradition
  15. Evans / Death Penalty
  16. California / Parole Controversy
  17. Supreme Court / Disabled Citizens / Noncitizens
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; General Motors Service.)
  19. Trains / Rio Grande Zephyr
  20. Sears / Profits
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; IBM Office System; Black and Decker Dustbuster.)
  22. Poland
  23. Andropov Letter
  24. Cambodia / Genocide
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 25, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hitler Diaries
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products; John Deere Lawnmowers; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Kentucky / Spelunkers
  5. Evans / Death Penalty
  6. Watt / Coal Leases
  7. Trade-Commerce Departments
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Goodyear Service; Dentu-Creme; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  10. C-5B Cost Overrun
  11. Iranian Rescuers Memorialized
  12. Chrysler / Loan Guarantees
  13. Auto Sales
  14. Ohio / Honda
  15. California / Foat Extradition
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; American Airlines; High Point Coffee.)
  17. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  18. Commentary (Shultz Mission)
  19. Israel / Mystery Illness
  20. Poland
  21. US-Cuba Relations
  22. Andropov Letter
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Du Pont; "Today"; Alka-Seltzer.)
  24. McGuffey Readers
  25. Good Night

April 26, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 26, 1983
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Education Study
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Ford; GTE; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  5. Kentucky / Cave Rescue
  6. United States Central American Policy / Congressional Trip
  7. Lavelle
  8. General Motors-FTC Agreement
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shedd's Spread; Whirlpool Appliances; Freedent.)
  11. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  12. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  13. Lebanon
  14. Sweden / USSR Subs
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Goodyear Tires; Canon Personal Copiers; Clorets.)
  17. Football / Elway
  18. Cable Piracy
  19. (Commercial: A1 Steak Sauce; Chrysler New Yorker; Jell-O Pudding; "Nightline".)
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 26, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Education Study
  3. Wall Street
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka; National Secretaries' Week; American Florists Market Council)
  5. Central America
  6. Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing / Aftermath
  7. Army / I.S.A.
  8. Mondale
  9. Sweden / USSR Subs
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Florida Orange Juice; Goodyear.)
  11. Kentucky Cave Rescue
  12. Slavery
  13. Offshore Oil and Gas Leases
  14. Heroin Bust
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Budget Rent-a-Car.)
  16. Gold Fraud / Florida
  17. Football / Elway
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice; Black and Decker Spotliter; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  19. Three Mile Island
  20. Japan / Fast Food
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 26, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Education Study
  3. Stock Market
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Goodyear Tires; Di-Gel; IBM Office System.)
  5. Central America Aid / El Salvador
  6. Hitler Diaries
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Western Electric; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  8. Kentucky / Cave Rescue
  9. Heroin Bust
  10. Manville Corp.
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riopan Plus; Super Poli-Grip.)
  12. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  13. Libya / United States Navy Operations
  14. Beirut Embassy Victim / Memorial Services
  15. CBS-Westmoreland Suit
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol; Sentry Hardware; "Today"; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  17. Football / Elway
  18. Good Night

April 27, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 27, 1983
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Central America Policy
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Goodyear Services.)
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Ford / Profits
  7. Economy / Productivity
  8. Weather / Fruit Crops
  9. California / Highway 1
  10. Pan Am
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Office System; General Motors Service; Efferdent.)
  13. CB Radios
  14. Alupent
  15. Baseball / Ryan
  16. Beach Boys
  17. New York Stock Exchange
  18. (Commercial: United States Postal Service; Roman Meal Bread; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires; Timex.)
  19. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  20. Andropov
  21. Poland
  22. Japan / Forest Fire
  23. France / Protests
  24. Economy: Gold Price
  25. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Spotliter; American Airlines, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  26. California / Foat
  27. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  28. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 27, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Central America Policy
  3. El Salvador
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Oil of Olay.)
  5. France / Protests
  6. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  7. Norway / Foreign Submarine
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Roman Meal Bread; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  9. Housing / Texas
  10. Ford Motors
  11. Gasoline Service
  12. Catledge
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Di-Gel.)
  15. Stockman / Health Insurance
  16. Block / Cheese Giveaway
  17. San Francisco / Recall Election
  18. Watt / Coal Leases
  19. FTC / CB Licenses
  20. Baseball / Ryan
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Dentu-Creme; American Airlines.)
  22. Britain / Bridge
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 27, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Central American Policy
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Timex; Roman Meal Bread; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires.)
  4. Education Study
  5. San Francisco / Recall Election
  6. Acne
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Phillips Milk of Magnesia; American Florists Marketing Council)
  8. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  9. France / Paris Protests
  10. EPA / Machete
  11. Interior Department / Coal Leases
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  14. Ford / Profits
  15. Economy / Productivity
  16. California / Rolls Giveaway
  17. Baseball / Ryan
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Trucks; Di-Gel; "Today"; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  19. Colorado / Buffalo
  20. Good Night

April 28, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 28, 1983
  1. Introduction Steve Bell (Washington, DC)
  2. Central American Policy / Stone
  3. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  4. (Commercial: Bell System.)
  5. Espionage / Dubberstein
  6. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  7. Lebanon / Troop Withdrawal
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; Regina Electrikbroom; Preparation H.)
  10. Stock Market
  11. School Bus Accident / Ohio
  12. Train Derailment
  13. USS Enterprise Grounded
  14. Norway / Submarine
  15. Spain / Coup Sentences
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; US Postal Service; Jell-O; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  18. Government Censorship / Polygraph Tests
  19. O'Neill / Reagan Age
  20. New York Stock Exchange
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Paint Products; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Clorets.)
  22. Hinckley
  23. Nightline Announced / Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 28, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USS Enterprise / Grounded
  3. Norway / Mystery Submarine
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benjamin Moore Paints; Fleischmann's Light Spread.)
  5. Central American / Stone / El Salvador
  6. Nicaragua / Reagan Speech
  7. Central America / United States Intelligence
  8. Espionage / Dubberstein
  9. Reagan / Abortion
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lawn-Boy Lawnmower; Super Poli-Grip.)
  11. Connecticut / Train Derailment
  12. Detroit / Chin Murder
  13. Texas / Hispanic Deaths
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Primatene Mist and Tablets; K Mart and Uriroyal Tires.)
  16. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  17. France / Demonstrations
  18. Rivlin / Childhood Poverty
  19. Social Security
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; A1 Steak Sauce; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  21. Capitol / Wall Collapse
  22. Washington, DC / Squirrel Watching
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 28, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Stone Appointment / Central American Speech
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Airlines; Arthritis Pain Formula; Remington Electric Shaver.)
  4. Dubberstein / Espionage
  5. Government Surveillance
  6. Connecticut / Train Derailment
  7. USS Enterprise / Grounded
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Benjamin Moore Paints; IBM Office System.)
  10. Laser Stks.
  11. IRS / IRAs
  12. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecotrin; John Deere Twinbagger; Shedd's Spread.)
  14. Hitler Diaries
  15. Commentary (Central America)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Taster's Choice Coffee; "Today"; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  17. Tennessee / Cambodian Refugee
  18. Good Night

April 29, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 29, 1983
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Dubberstein / Espionage / Suicide
  3. Scandinavia / Subs
  4. Introduction Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Peter Jennings (London, England)
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires.)
  6. Reagan / Texas Trip
  7. Chicago / Washington Inauguration
  8. Reagan / Texas Trip
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Teleflora; Sanka Coffee; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  11. Poland / Pope
  12. France / Demonstrations
  13. Israel / Weather Strike
  14. Senate / Naval Laws
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Rust-Oleum Paint; Shell Oil Company; Homelite Jacobsen Trimmer.)
  16. New Hampshire / Water Pollution
  17. Raccoon / Rabies
  18. Economy: Money Supply
  19. (Commercial: NCR Decision Mate V Computer; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  20. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  21. Israel / Palestinians
  22. Top Item Recapped / "Nightline" Announced
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 29, 1983
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Indicators
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Chicago / Washington Inauguration
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors Service; Teleflora.)
  6. Dubberstein / Espionage / Suicide
  7. France / Terrorism
  8. France / Demonstrations
  9. Bishops Conference
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Spotliter; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires.)
  11. Racial Discrimination
  12. North Carolina / Public Boarding School
  13. Tennessee / Trial in Absentia
  14. Florida Airport / Cost Overruns
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; John Deere Lawnmowers.)
  16. Reagan / Texas Trip
  17. Economy / Recovery
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bridgestone Tires; Brim Coffee; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  19. California / Sea Lions
  20. Maryland / Robot Commencement Address
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 29, 1983
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC); Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Dubberstein / Espionage, Suicide
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; NAPA Auto Products; Florida Orange Growers.)
  4. AIDS
  5. USS Enterprise
  6. Chicago / Washington Inauguration
  7. Reagan / Texas Trip
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sentry Hardware; Absorbine Junior; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  10. Nuclear Waste
  11. Economy / Indicators
  12. Louisiana / Foat
  13. Tennessee / Cambodian Refugee
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawnmower; Arthritis Pain Formula; K Mart and Uniroyal Tires.)
  15. Shultz / Mideast Trip / West Bank
  16. France / Demonstrations
  17. Commentary (Hitler Diaries)
  18. Norway / Mystery Submarine
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Timex; Regina Electrikbroom; NBC News; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  20. Private Lives
  21. Good Night

April 30, 1983

• ABC Evening News for April 30, 1983
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 30, 1983
  1. Introduction Bill Kurtis (New York City)
  2. Missouri / Tornadoes
  3. Florida / Plane Crash
  4. New York City / Car Accident
  5. Reagan / Texas Trip
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; NCR Decision Mate V Computer; Playmate Ice Chest.)
  7. Norway / Mystery Sub
  8. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver; Jell-O.)
  11. Honduras-El Salvador Conflict / Catholic Mission
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sominex 2; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  13. Utah / Mudslide
  14. Dubberstein / Autopsy
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bell System; Michelin Tires.)
  16. Muddy Waters / Death
  17. Balanchine / Death
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 30, 1983
  1. Introduction and Preview Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Dubberstein / Suicide
  5. (Commercial: Sentry Hardware; Dulcolax; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  6. Florida / Plane Crash
  7. Kentucky / Floods
  8. Missouri / Tornadoes
  9. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; NCR Decision Mate V Computer; Timex.)
  10. Reagan-Bush Ticket
  11. Drug Traffic / Cuban Connection
  12. Cuban Refugees
  13. (Commercial: Western Elec,; Remington Micro Screen Electric Shaver,)
  14. Shultz / Mideast Trip
  15. Norway / Mystery Submarine
  16. Poland
  17. Vietnam / Liberators
  18. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Independent Insurance Agents of America.)
  19. Muddy Waters / Death
  20. Balanchine / Death
  21. Good Night

Specials

• April 01, 1983 - ABC Special - Adapt Or Die [21:00:10 - 21:58:40]
• April 03, 1983 - ABC Special - The Pope And His Vatican [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]
• April 08, 1983 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Dateline: MOSCOW [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 11, 1983 - CBS Special - Eye On The Media- Private Lives- Public Press [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 14, 1983 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference [15:02:00 - 15:11:30]
• April 14, 1983 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [15:02:00 - 15:14:00]
• April 14, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference [15:02:00 - 15:11:30]
• April 18, 1983 - PBS Special - Frontline: Abortion Clinic [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• April 21, 1983 - ABC Special - On Borrowed Time [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• April 21, 1983 - ABC Special - Viewpoint [23:03:00 - 24:32:00]
• April 22, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference [15:32:10 - 15:49:20]
• April 22, 1983 - NBC Special - NBC Reports: Banking On The Brink [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• April 22, 1983 - PBS Special - Inside Story: USSR [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 23, 1983 - CBS Special - The Great Nuclear Arms Debate [20:30:00 - 21:55:40]
• April 25, 1983 - PBS Special - Frontline: Crisis in Zimbabwe [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• April 26, 1983 - NBC Special - NBC White Paper: Crime and Insanity [21:00:00 - 21:58:30]
• April 27, 1983 - ABC Special - President Reagan's Address To Congress [19:00:00 - 19:59:00]
• April 27, 1983 - CBS Special - Reagan Address: Central American Military Aide [19:00:00 - 20:11:50]
• April 27, 1983 - NBC Special - Reagan Address: Central American Military Aide [19:00:00 - 19:58:50]
• April 28, 1983 - ABC Special - 20/20 [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 29, 1983 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Photo Opportunity [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]

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