December 2002 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Carole Simpson (New York)
  2. Terrorism / Kenya / Missiles / Suicide Bombing
  3. Overseas Briefing
  4. Spain / Oil Tanker / Spill
  5. Holiday Shopping Season
  6. National Briefing
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  8. (Commercial: Chevy trucks; Sonicare; Allegra; Caltrate; Metamucil; Aleve; Campbell's SOup.)
  9. Airlines / United Mechanics
  10. Wal-Mart / Union Movement
  11. Greeley, Colorado / Rescue
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  13. (Commercial: Crest Whitestrips; Freelax; Bounce; Total; Chevy Silverado; Sonicare.)
  14. Illinois / Pollock Murder Case
  15. (Commercial: office Depot; Advil; Allegra; Efferdent; Visine; Ester-C; Senokot; ThermaCare; "The Practice.")
  16. Main story reviewed
  17. San Francisco, California / Golden Gate Bridge
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Roberts (New York)
  2. Campaign 2004 / Kerry
  3. Iraq-US Relations / No-Fly Zone / U.N. Weapons Inspection
  4. Holiday Travel
  5. Los Angeles, California / Murder Rate
  6. New York, New York / Central Park Jogger Case
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  8. (Commercial: SC Johnson; Glade; Nexium; Efferdent; Vioxx; Chevy Silverado; Metamucil.)
  9. World AIDS Day / China
  10. Spain / Oil Tanker / Spill
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  12. (Commercial: Fosamax; Glade; Visine; Gateway; Zantac; "60 Minutes"; "The Early Show.")
  13. Sunday Cover (Global Warming: Lobsters)
  14. (Commercial: Rid-X; Glade PlugIns; Pontiac; Unisom; Visine; Total; "CBS Evening News.")
  15. College Football / Violence
  16. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 1, 2002
  1. Introduction/Preview Anderson Cooper (Atlanta)
  2. News Alert
  3. Terrorism / Kenya / Attacks on Israelis / Kalhammer, Tena Interviews
  4. Terrorism / Saudi Arabia
  5. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Weapons Inspections
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  7. (Commercial: AT&T; ditech.com; St. Joseph; Gateway; "CNN Presents: Urban Combat.")
  8. Holidays / Shopping / Wal-Mart
  9. Airport Security / Missile Threat / Holiday Travel
  10. Weather
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  12. (Commercial: CNN contact information; Davis Cup by BNP Paribas; America Online; Motorola; "Larry King Weekend"; depression study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Hifi Buys; CNN.)
  13. Hanukkah
  14. World AIDS Day / Bono Interview / Vaccine
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  16. (Commercial: Splenda; Samsonite; Danka; Fannie Mae Foundation; Lexus; "People in the News.")
  17. Canada / Weird Webs
  18. Auto Racing / Stewart
  19. Colorado / Native American T-Shirt Spoof
  20. Males / Body Image
  21. News Alert
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Boston Archdiocese
  3. War on Terror / Afghanistan
  4. Iraq-US Relations / No-Fly Zone / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  5. Campaign 2004 / Kerry
  6. Louisiana / Senate Runoff
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  8. (Commercial: Chevy Suburban; HP; Nexium; Medicare; Crest Whitestrips; "NBC Nightly News.")
  9. In Depth (Holiday Travel / Drugged Driving)
  10. Airlines / United Mechanics
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  12. (Commercial: Pillsbury; Zocor; Tidy Cats; "Today"; Beaman Toyota; Channel 4.)
  13. Terror's Trail / Kenya Bombing / Israel
  14. Venezuela / Caracas Disco Fire
  15. Spain / Oil Tanker / Spill
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  17. (Commercial: L.L. Bean; Merrill Lynch; Ester-C; Nexium; "Dateline"; CNBC.)
  18. Life Line (Preventing Stroke)
  19. Good Night

December 2, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (California)
  2. Terrorism / Kenya / Israel / Al Qaeda
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Bush
  4. Overseas Briefing
  5. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Peter Jennings; Studio: Charles Gibson)
  6. (Commercial: Caltrate; Red Lobster; Windex; Zocor; Medicare; Progresso.)
  7. Holiday Shopping Season
  8. National Briefing
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  10. (Commercial: Chevy Silverado; Ambien; MSN 8; Rolaids; "World News Tonight.")
  11. A Closer Look (Missile Crisis)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  13. (Commercial: V8; Pfizer's Viagra; Lanacane; Centrum; Nexium; ABC lineup; "Good Morning America".)
  14. Los Angeles, California / New Police Chief
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / Bush
  3. Terrorism / Kenya / Attacks on Israelis / Investigation
  4. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action / Sodomy Laws
  5. Market Watch: Retail, Stocks
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Pfizer’s Viagra; Bank One; Medicare; Rid-X; Poligrip; Beano; ThermaCare.)
  8. Airline Safety / Missile Danger
  9. Cruise Ships: Sickness, Fire
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: Nexium; Scalpicin; Sea-Bond; Progresso; Chevrolet Suburban; Bayer; Ester-C; "CBS Evening News.")
  12. Weather Watch: Winter Weather
  13. Auto Safety / Cell Phones
  14. Prostate Cancer
  15. Children / Flu Shots
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  17. (Commercial: Polident; Chevrolet; Pepcid; Red Lobster; Visine; MSN 8; "Channel 5 News.")
  18. The week’s upcoming stories previewed. (Studio: Dan Rather)
  19. Eye on America (Personal Training Investigation)
  20. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 2, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Anderson Cooper (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Terrorism / Kenya / Al Qaeda / Israel
  4. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Bush
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  6. (Commercial: Raymond Weil; United States Postal Service; Brobeck; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; college football on ESPN; Music City Bowl; AT&T; CNN.)
  7. Cruise Ships / Sickness
  8. National Roundup
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  10. (Commercial: United States Postal Service; Baymont; Merrill Lynch; Jeep; Lands' End; United States Postal Service; "Wolf Blitzer Reports.")
  11. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action / University of Michigan / Gratz Interview
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  13. (Commercial: Staples; HP; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Motorola.)
  14. Oregon / Forced Sterilizations / Curtis Interview
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  16. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Charles Schwab; IBM Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM; "Larry King Live".)
  17. World Roundup
  18. Megan's Law & Real Estate
  19. (Commercial: Accenture; "Larry King Live"; Cricket; Kroger; Chesley the Cleaner; Tiba.)
  20. Segment 7 (Plaque Buildup)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (Los Angeles)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Weapons Inspections
  3. Terrorism / Kenya / Attacks on Israelis
  4. Terrorism / Saudi Connection / September 11
  5. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action / Gay Rights
  6. United Airlines / Labor Dispute
  7. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: Cortizone-10; Efferdent; Centrum; MSN 8; Scalpicin; Tylenol; "Dateline"; "The Hardball College Tour.")
  9. In Depth (Holiday Shopping)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  11. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  12. (Commercial: Glad ClingWrap; Sonicare; "The Interrogation of Michael Crowe"; Detrol; Nexium; polo.com.)
  13. Auto Safety / Cell Phones
  14. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  15. (Commercial: AFLAC; Fixodent; d-Con; Pillsbury; Visine; Aleve; Caltrate; SC Johnson; "Channel 4 News.")
  16. The Leading Edge: Older Moms
  17. Good Night

December 3, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Charles Gibson (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Turkey / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Palace
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Smallpox / Vaccinations
  4. National Briefing
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  6. (Commercial: Aleve; T. Rowe Price; Ester-C; Visine; Cheerios.)
  7. Medicine: Heart Attacks & Weight / Metabolic Syndrome
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  9. (Commercial: Singulair; Fixodent; Caltrate; Office Depot; Nexium; "World News Tonight.")
  10. A Closer Look (Anti-Terror Tools)
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  12. (Commercial: AFLAC; Tylenol; Hidden Valley Ranch; Shout OxyPower; Scalpicin; Sea-Bond; ABC lineup; "Good Morning America.")
  13. War Toys
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Roberts (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Weapons Inspections / Palace Search
  3. Bioterrorism / Smallpox Vaccination Plan
  4. Terrorism / Saudi Connection
  5. Market Watch: Brokerage Fines, Holiday Sales, Stocks
  6. Weather Watch: Winter Weather
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  8. (Commercial: Zocor; Metamucil; Poligrip; Mylanta; MSN 8.)
  9. New Mexico / Airline Stalker
  10. Medicine: Fantastic Voyage
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  12. (Commercial: Progresso; Nexium; Bank One; OneTouch Ultra; Pfizer’s Viagra; Scrubbing Bubbles Fizz-Its; "CBS Evening News.")
  13. Louisiana / Senate Race
  14. Venezuela / Protests
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  16. (Commercial: Medicare; Glad ClingWrap; Singulair; Fixodent; "Channel 5 News.")
  17. Health Watch: Peanuts
  18. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 3, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Presidential Palace / US Position
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / Terrorism / Public Relations
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  6. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Gateway; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; "Showdown Iraq"; Tiba; "Taken"/Hifi Buys.)
  7. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / Al-Jubeir Interview
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  9. (Commercial: Jeep; Motorola; OfficeMax; Genuity; America Online; "Connie Chung Tonight.")
  10. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Boston, Massachusetts / Documents
  11. National Roundup
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  13. (Commercial: Casio; Staples; United States Postal Service; Lands' End; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; UPS.)
  14. Inside Politics / Klein Interview
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  16. (Commercial: Qwest; Brobeck; Lands' End; CNN/IBM/Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM.)
  17. Golf / Frank Interview
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  19. (Commercial: Akamai; "Larry King Live"; Computer Renaissance; AT&T; The Mall at Green Hills; Kroger; CNN.)
  20. Segment 7 (Brother's Keeper)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (Los Angeles)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / Palace Search
  3. Terrorism / Saudi Connection / September 11
  4. Egypt / Ibrahim
  5. Los Angeles, California / Gangs
  6. Louisiana / Senate Race
  7. Stock Market Report (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  8. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  9. (Commercial: Pfizer’s Viagra; Crest Whitestrips; Office Depot; Alka-Seltzer; "Dateline.")
  10. In Depth (Africa / AIDS)
  11. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  12. (Commercial: Chevrolet Tahoe; Cortizone-10; Nexium; Fixodent; T.Rowe Price.)
  13. Airline Safety / Screening / Missile Danger
  14. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  15. (Commercial: Wal-Mart; ThermaCare; Sonicare; OneTouch Ultra; Ester-C; "The Interrogation of Michael Crowe"; "Channel 4 News.")
  16. Life Line (The Leading Edge: Surgery by Robot)
  17. Good Night

December 4, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (California)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Aziz Interview / Bush
  3. North Korea / Weapons Inspections
  4. World's View of the World / Study
  5. Upcoming Items (San Francisco: Peter Jennings; Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  6. (Commercial: Bank One; V8; Office Depot; Chevy Cavalier.)
  7. Airlines / United
  8. Drug Companies / Misleading Ads
  9. Winter Weather
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  11. (Commercial: AFLAC; Saturn; Wal-Mart; Sonicare; Pillsbury; "World News Tonight.")
  12. A Closer Look (Nowhere Fast)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  14. (Commercial: Lanacane; Scrubbing Bubbles Fizz-Its; MSN 8; Chevy Tahoe; Glad ClingWrap; ABC lineup; "Good Morning America.")
  15. In Search of America (San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Winter Weather
  3. Airline Industry / United
  4. Boston, Massachusetts / Archdiocese Bankruptcy
  5. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / Bush
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Unisom; One-A-Day; Metamucil; Preparation H; Sea-Bond; Hidden Valley Ranch; V8.)
  8. Drug Companies / Misleading Ads
  9. Solar Eclipse
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: MSN 8; Capital One; Rid-X; Red Lobster; Scalpicin; Hidden Valley Ranch; Shout; "CBS Evening News.")
  12. Eye on America (SUV Danger)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: Pepcid; Bank One; Pillsbury; Freelax; Bengay; "Channel 5 News.")
  15. Fossil Theft
  16. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 4, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Storm Watch / Icy East
  4. National Roundup
  5. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  7. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Dell; "Connie Chung Tonight"; "Wolf Blitzer Reports"; O'Charley's; vehix.com.)
  8. Terrorism / Omar Document
  9. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Qatar
  10. World Roundup
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  12. (Commercial: Jeep; United States Postal Service; Office Max; Cingular; "The Emperor's Club"; Lands' End; "Connie Chung Tonight.")
  13. Terrorism / Airline Missile Threat / Pena Interview
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  15. (Commercial: Ricola; "Live from Baghdad"; Samsung; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; AT&T.)
  16. New York, New York / Central Park Jogger Case
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  18. (Commercial: "25th Hour"; America Online; FedEx; IBM/Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM.)
  19. Basketball / "The Punch" / Feinstein Interview
  20. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  21. (Commercial: Staples; "Larry King Live"; Tiba; "Taken"/Blockbuster; "Taken"/Hifi Buys; Middle Tennessee Medical Center; CNN.)
  22. Segment 7 (Nomojitos)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (Los Angeles)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / Smallpox
  3. Terrorism / Omar
  4. San Francisco, California / Homeless
  5. Stock Market Report (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  6. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: "The Interrogation of Michael Crowe"; Fixodent; Tylenol; Serenity; Gateway; "Dateline"; "The Hardball College Tour.")
  8. In Depth (United Airlines)
  9. British Airways / Broken Tailpiece
  10. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  11. (Commercial: Presto Pizzazz; Accu-Chek; Burlington Coat Factory; Pfizer’s Viagra; Swiffer; "Today.")
  12. Life Line (Bad Medicine)
  13. Solar Eclipse
  14. Upcoming Items (Los Angeles: Tom Brokaw)
  15. (Commercial: Wal-Mart; Crest SpinBrush; Alka-Seltzer; Saturn; Progresso; MSN 8; "Channel 4 News.")
  16. The Leading Edge: Global Positioning System
  17. New York, New York / Tree Lighting
  18. Good Night

December 5, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (California)
  2. Winter Weather
  3. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Ramadan
  4. Upcoming Items (San Francisco: Peter Jennings; Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  5. (Commercial: Aleve; Crest Whitestrips; MSN 8; Pepcid.)
  6. Airlines / United
  7. New York, New York / Central Park Jogger Case
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  9. (Commercial: Cheerios; Ambien; Office Depot; Red Lobster; Fixodent; Accu-Chek; "World News Tonight.")
  10. A Closer Look (Left in the Lurch)
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  12. (Commercial: Nexium; shuteye.com; Preparation H; Bank One; Caltrate; ABC lineup.)
  13. Television / Arledge Death
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Winter Weather
  3. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk
  4. Television / Arledge Death
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  6. Stock Market Report (Commercial: Allegra; Bayer; Nexium; Cortizone-10; Poligrip; Sonicare.)
  7. United Airlines / Financial Troubles
  8. Spain / Oil Spill
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: Chevrolet Tahoe; Beano; Tylenol; Pfizer’s Viagra; MSN 8; Crest Whitestrips; "CBS Evening News.")
  11. Ephedra / Military Ban
  12. Thurmond / Birthday
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: AFLAC; Allegra; Bank One; One-A-Day; Scalpicin; Accu-Chek; Neutrogena T/Gel; "Channel 5 News.")
  15. Everybody Has A Story (Nephi, Utah / Cattoor)
  16. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 5, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Storm Watch
  4. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Deadline
  5. World Roundup
  6. Miami, Florida / Plane Crash
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  8. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Oppenheimer Funds; CNN "Iraq: Weapons Hunt"; HH Gregg; Tiba; "American Morning with Paula Zahn".)
  9. Television / Arledge Death
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  11. (Commercial: HP; Sonicare; Beringer; hotels.com; "Connie Chung Tonight.")
  12. Albright Interview / Global Opinion / Pew Study
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  14. (Commercial: American Express; Akamai; Staples; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Samsung.)
  15. Airlines / United / Bankruptcy
  16. National Roundup
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  18. (Commercial: FedEx; Oxygen; Merrill Lynch; IBM/Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM.)
  19. Television / Arledge Death / Gunther, Leibner Interview
  20. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  21. (Commercial: Smart Balance; "The Emperor's Club; Chesley the Cleaner; Comcast; Bernina Sewing Center; "Taken"/Blockbuster; CNN.)
  22. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Butler Interview
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. Winter Weather
  3. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk
  4. Terrorism / September 11 / Saudi Arabia
  5. New York, New York / Central Park Jogger Case
  6. Kansas City, Missouri / Pharmacist / Diluted Drugs
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  8. (Commercial: Presto Pizzazz; Sonicare; Vicks NyQuil; d-Con; Progresso.)
  9. In Depth (United Airlines)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  11. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Alka-Seltzer; Wal-Mart; Sony; Red Lobster; Chevrolet Silverado.)
  12. Personal Bankruptcy
  13. Television / Arledge Death
  14. (Commercial: Pepcid; Singulair; Crest Whitestrips; Bayer; "Channel 4 News.")
  15. In Their Own Words (Bush)
  16. Good Night

December 6, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Elizabeth Vargas (New York)
  2. Economy / Bush / Economic Advisers Resignation / Unemployment
  3. Terrorism / Al Qaeda / Computers / Ptech
  4. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / The Declaration
  5. Winter Weather / The Carolinas
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  7. (Commercial: Capital One; Centrum; Metamucil; Advil; Crest Whitestrips; Ester-C.)
  8. Louisiana / Senate Race
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  10. (Commercial: Allegra; Pledge; Pfizer's Viagra; Caltrate; Nexium; "This Week" & "World News Tonight.")
  11. World War II / Bismarck Wreckage
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  13. (Commercial: Singulair; Aleve; Red Lobster; Allegra; Zantac; college football on ABC; "This Week.")
  14. In Search of America (Christian Bikers)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Economy / Advisors’ Firing / Unemployment / United Airlines
  3. Terrorism / Ptech Raid / Al-Qadi
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / The Declaration / War Preparations
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Red Lobster; Chevrolet Silverado; Nexium; Cortizone-10; Glad ClingWrap.)
  7. Consumer Alert (Skim Scam)
  8. Winter Weather
  9. (Commercial: Pledge; Gaviscon; Pfizer’s Viagra; Aleve; Lanacane; OneTouch Ultra; "60 Minutes.")
  10. Crime / Dangerous Cities
  11. International News
  12. California / Perc Ban
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: Rolaids; Bank One; Tylenol; Glade Candle Scents; Ambien; Chevrolet Suburban; Poligrip; "Channel 5 News.")
  15. Last Laugh
  16. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 6, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Anderson Cooper (Qatar)
  2. The Whip
  3. Iraq / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Documents
  4. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  5. (Commercial: Raymond Weil; Ricola; "Larry King Live"; Levy's; Rose Pepper Cantina & Mexican Grill.)
  6. Economy / Bush / Economic Advisers Resignation
  7. Louisiana / Senate Race
  8. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  9. (Commercial: Office Max; Microsoft; United State Postal Service; Williams; "The Emperor's Club"; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  10. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Shepperd Interview
  11. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  12. (Commercial: Sonicare; Boeing; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Akamai.)
  13. Economy / Carville, Carlson Debate
  14. Economy / Stein Interview
  15. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  16. (Commercial: Sonicare; Staples; Oxygen; IBM/Global Influentials/"Time"; IBM; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  17. National Roundup
  18. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Qatar
  19. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  20. (Commercial: Boeing; "Larry King Live"; "Taken"/Hifi Buys; Computer Renaissance; Tiba; Comcast/GAC; CNN.)
  21. Segment 7 (What's in a Name?)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. Economy / Bush / Advisors’ Resignations / States’ Financial Crises
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / The Declaration / Iraqi Scientists
  4. Terrorism / Ptech Raid / Al-Qadi
  5. Winter Weather
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  7. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Tidy Cats; Tylenol; Caltrate; "Dateline"; "Donahue.")
  8. In Depth (Smallpox / Vaccination Plan)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  10. (Commercial: Burlington Coat Factory; Nexium; Dell; Sea Bond; ThermaCare.)
  11. Australia / Fire Storm
  12. California / Perc Ban
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  14. (Commercial: AFLAC; Chevrolet Tahoe; Ester-C; Sony; T. Rowe Price; Sonicare; Zantac; "Channel 4 News.")
  15. Holiday Shopping (‘Tis the Season)
  16. Good Night

December 7, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• CNN Evening News for December 7, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Documents
  3. Economy / Bush Policy
  4. Economy / Unemployment / White Collar Woes
  5. Airlines / United Bankruptcy
  6. Louisiana / Senate Election
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  8. (Commercial: United States Mint; Aleve; Red Lobster; Quaker Oatmeal; V8; Celebrex; Detrol.)
  9. In Depth (Miss World Beauty Pageant)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  11. (Commercial: 800-HRT-BURN; Capital One; Hertz; Healthy Choice; Medicare.)
  12. Space: Shuttle Endeavour
  13. Bangladesh / Bombings
  14. Australia / Fires
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  16. (Commercial: One-A-Day; Aspercreme; Celebrex; Office Depot; Nexium; Tidy Cats; "Meet the Press"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  17. Life Line (Bone Marrow Transplants)
  18. Good Night

December 8, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Carole Simpson (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Arms Declaration
  3. Terrorism / Kenya Attacks / Al Qaeda
  4. Carolinas / Ice Storm
  5. The Political Note (Louisiana Senate Election / Economy)
  6. Airlines / United Bankruptcy
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  8. (Commercial: Caltrate; Sony; Red Lobster; Quaker Oatmeal; Fixodent; Alka-Seltzer.)
  9. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law / California
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  11. (Commercial: Medicare; Red Lobster; Vioxx; Sea-Bond; One-A-Day; Freelax; Pfizer's Viagra.)
  12. Venezuela / Chavez
  13. Australia / Sydney Bush Fires
  14. Scotland / Edinburgh Fire
  15. Netherlands / Art Theft
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  17. (Commercial: Ambien; Metamucil; Centrum; Bayer; Ester-C; Walt Disney World; "The Practice.")
  18. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Violence
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• CNN Evening News for December 8, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. Louisiana / Senate Election / Landrieu
  3. Campaign 2004
  4. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Arms Declaration
  5. War on Terror / Al Qaeda Threat
  6. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  8. (Commercial: Chevy trucks; Crest Whitestrips; Detrol; Allegra; Merrill Lynch.)
  9. In Depth (Redding, California: Doctors)
  10. Airport Security
  11. Airlines / United Bankruptcy
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  13. (Commercial: Tidy Cats; Red Lobster; Medicare; Healthy Choice; Cheerios; "Dateline.")
  14. Greece / Weather
  15. Scotland / Edinburgh Fire
  16. Holiday Weight Gain
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  18. (Commercial: Bank One; V8; Chevy trucks; Allegra; Smart Balance; "Today"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  19. Life Line (Brain Waves)
  20. Good Night

December 9, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Documents / War Games
  3. Bush / Economic Team / Snow
  4. Law / Cheney & the Energy Task Force
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: AFLAC; ThermaCare; Progresso; Advil.)
  7. A Closer Look (Turbulent Times)
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Bank One; V8; Fixodent; Scalpicin; Great Start Quitline; Alka-Seltzer; "World News Tonight.")
  10. Carolinas / After the Storm
  11. Television / Arledge Death
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; MSN 8; Glad ClingWrap; Medicare; Youth Smoking Prevention/Philip Morris; Metamucil; ABC lineup; "Good Morning America".)
  14. Colorado / Wildlife Preserve
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Bush / Economic Team / Snow
  3. Law / Cheney & Energy Task Force
  4. United Airlines / Bankruptcy
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio: Dan Rather)
  6. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / The Declaration / War Games
  7. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Sony; Mylanta; d-Con; Bank One; Metamucil.)
  10. Cleveland, Ohio / Murdered Priest
  11. Catholic Church / Boston, Massachusetts / Law
  12. Winter Weather / Storm Aftermath
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: Bounce; Glad ClingWrap; Gaviscon; Neutrogena T/Gel; Bayer; Swiffer; "CBS Evening News.")
  15. Eye on America (Airline Bailout)
  16. School Violence / Bullies
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  18. (Commercial: Medicare; Pfizer’s Viagra; Metamucil; MSN 8; V8; "Channel 5 News.")
  19. The week’s upcoming stories previewed. (Studio: Dan Rather)
  20. Jellyfish: Fragile Beauty
  21. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 9, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (Atlanta)
  2. The Whip
  3. Economy / Bush Staff
  4. Law / Cheney & the Energy Task Force
  5. Lott Apology
  6. Airlines / United Bankruptcy
  7. Carolinas / Ice Storm
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  9. (Commercial: Wachovia Securities; Infiniti; "Larry King Live"; Levy's; Nashville Predators; CNN.)
  10. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Documents
  11. Qatar Diary / Maneuvers
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  13. (Commercial: Level 3; Gateway; Sonicare; Casio; Charles Schwab; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  14. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Wright Interview
  15. World Roundup
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  17. (Commercial: Office Max; electricity from coal; Merrill Lynch; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Jeep.)
  18. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law / Bowers Interview
  19. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  20. (Commercial: "Ice Age": Smart Balance; United States Postal Service; Lexus; IBM/Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM.)
  21. National Roundup
  22. Television / Arledge Death
  23. (Commercial: Cingular; "Larry King Live"; Chesley the Cleaner; Bernina Sewing Center; ESPN's "Sports Center""; "Taken"/Blockbuster.)
  24. Segment 7 (Restoring the Monarch-y)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Bush / Economic Team / Tax Cuts
  3. Law / Cheney & Energy Task Force
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / The Declaration / War Games
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Centrum; ThermaCare; Rolaids; Bank One; "Dateline"; "Donahue.")
  7. In Depth (United Airlines / Bankruptcy)
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  9. (Commercial: Home Depot; Allegra; Buick; Youth Smoking Prevention/Philip Morris; Red Lobster; T. Rowe Price.)
  10. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  11. Catholic Church / Boston, Massachusetts / Law
  12. Television / Arledge Death
  13. (Commercial: Crest Whitestrips; Scalpicin; Aleve; Office Depot; Caltrate; CIT; "Channel 4 News.")
  14. Protests / Internet
  15. Good Night

December 10, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. SEC / Donaldson Appointment
  3. Persian Gulf / Missile Ship
  4. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Declaration / War Preparations
  5. Venezuela / General Strike
  6. Lott's Remarks
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Ambien; Alka-Seltzer; Sonicare; Allegra; Nexium.)
  9. Business / Pension Plans
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Aleve; Progresso; Wal-Mart; ThermaCare; Nexium; "World News Tonight.")
  12. A Closer Look (Teaching Hate)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Pillsbury; Allegra; Glad ClingWrap; Centrum; Office Depot; Imodium; ABC lineup.)
  15. Canada / Sports / Aggressive Parents
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Yemen / Scud Ship
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / Saddam / Declaration
  4. Lott / Racist Statements
  5. SEC / Donaldson
  6. Older Americans / Pension Plans
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Campbell’s Soup; Beano; Buick; Bank One; Aleve; Crest SpinBrush; MSN 8.)
  9. Carolinas / Storm Aftermath
  10. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  11. Nobel Peace Prize / Carter
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  13. (Commercial: Imodium; Ambien; Crest Whitestrips; Tylenol; Healthy Choice; "CBS Evening News.")
  14. Economy / Interest Rate
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  16. (Commercial: FiberCon; ThermaCare; Red Lobster; V8; L’Oreal; Nexium; "Channel 5 News.")
  17. Eye on America (Homework Overload)
  18. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 10, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (Atlanta)
  2. The Whip
  3. Yemen / Missile Ship / Shepperd Interview
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  5. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Smart Balance; Raymond Weil; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; BellSouth; Bernina Sewing Center.)
  6. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  8. (Commercial: United States Postal Service; "Star Trek Nemesis"; America Online; Boeing; Level 3; CNN/Global Business Influentials; IBM; "Wolf Blitzer Reports"; CNN.)
  9. Lott Remarks / Segregation / George Interview
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  11. (Commercial: HP; Baymont; Sears; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America.)
  12. Nobel Peace Prize / Carter
  13. World Roundup
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  15. (Commercial: Sonicare; "Police Heroes"; IBM/Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM.)
  16. Medicine: Autism & Vaccines / Burton Interview
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  18. (Commercial: Danka; Comcast; Bernina Sewing Center; Rolex/McKenzie Jewelers; Travel Channel/Comcast; CNN.)
  19. Segment 7 (Their News: Cincinnati)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Yemen / Scud Ship
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / Weapons Inspections / Saddam
  4. Nobel Peace Prize / Carter
  5. SEC / Donaldson
  6. Economy: Interest Rate, Stocks
  7. Lott / Racist Statements
  8. Human Cloning / Stem Cells
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  10. (Commercial: Presto Pizzazz; Allegra; T. Rowe Price; Beano; Home Depot; "Dateline.")
  11. In Depth (California / Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  13. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Red Lobster; Aleve; Wal-Mart; Sonicare; Pepcid; "Today.")
  14. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  15. Advertising / Christian Campaign
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  17. (Commercial: AFLAC; Nexium; Fixodent; SC Johnson; Hidden Valley Ranch; Pillsbury; "Channel 4 News.")
  18. Life Line (Sleep Apnea)
  19. Good Night

December 11, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Bush / Smallpox Vaccination
  3. Terrorism / September 11 Report
  4. Yemen / Missile Ship
  5. War on Terror / Rumsfeld Trip / Djibouti
  6. Missile Defense Test
  7. Iraq-US Relations / Exile's Story
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Progresso; Crest Whitestrips; Bank One; Imodium.)
  10. National Briefing
  11. Stanford University / Cloning Research
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: T. Rowe Price; Sonicare; Office Depot; Nexium; "World News Tonight.")
  14. A Closer Look (Risk Factor)
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: shuteye.com; Metamucil; Fosamax; Fixodent; Nexium; Ambien; "Extreme Makeover"; "Good Morning America.")
  17. Scottsboro, Alabama / Unclaimed Baggage
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Yemen / Scud Ship
  3. Missile Defense Test
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Military Preparations / Qatar
  5. Lott / Racist Statements
  6. South America / Political Turmoil
  7. Telecommunications / Job Cuts / Verizon
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: L’Oreal; Imodium; Chevrolet Silverado; V8; Crest Spinbrush; Beano; Medicare.)
  10. Medicine / Chicken Pox Vaccine
  11. Bioterrorism / Smallpox Vaccination
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  13. (Commercial: AFLAC; Mylanta; Bayer; Preparation H; Ambien; Zocor.)
  14. Eye on America (Homeland Security: Local Cops)
  15. (Commercial: Bank One; Red Lobster; Tylenol; d-Con; Alka-Seltzer; Sonicare; Campbell’s Soup; "Channel 5 News.")
  16. Child Safety / Ski Gear
  17. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 11, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (Atlanta)
  2. The Whip
  3. Bush / Smallpox Vaccination
  4. Lott's Racist Remarks
  5. Yemen / Missile Ship
  6. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Qatar
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  8. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Office Depot; "Connie Chung Tonight"; Music City Bowl; vehix.com.)
  9. Lott's Racist Remarks / Novak Interview
  10. National Roundup
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  12. (Commercial: Level 3; Imodium; United States Postal Service; Sonicare; Gateway; Boeing.)
  13. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law
  14. World Roundup
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  16. (Commercial: Office Depot; Ricola; Akamai; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Office Max.)
  17. Space: Apollo 17 Anniversary / Astronauts' Interview
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  19. (Commercial: Imagistics; Genuity; Lands' End; Global Business Influentials/IBM/"Time"; IBM; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  20. Space: Apollo 17 Anniversary / Cernan Interview
  21. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  22. (Commercial: Sonicare; CNN; "Larry King Live"; "Taken"/Hifi Buys; Barry Bricken; Tiba; Jeep; CNN.)
  23. Segment 7 (This Space for Sale...)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Yemen / Scud Ship
  3. Terrorism / September 11 Report
  4. Air Safety / Baggage Screening
  5. Supreme Court / Cross Burning
  6. Lott / Racist Statements
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  9. (Commercial: Burlington Coat Factory; Beano; Youth Smoking Prevention/Philip Morris; Sonicare; Tylenol; "Dateline"; "The Hardball College Tour.")
  10. In Depth (Redding, California / Tenet HealthSystem)
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  12. (Commercial: Millstone Coffees; Healthy Choice; Visine; Capital One; Polident; Tidy Cats; "Donahue.")
  13. US Post Office: First Class Fix
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  15. (Commercial: Wal-Mart; Red Lobster; Medicare; MSN 8; Allegra; Fixodent; "Channel 4 News.")
  16. Life Line (Delayed Childbirth)
  17. Good Night

December 12, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Lott's Racist Remarks / Bush
  3. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Power Plant
  4. Terrorism / Al Qaeda-Iraq Gas Deal
  5. Oil / OPEC Meeting / Venezuela
  6. Overseas Briefing
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: MSN 8; Alka-Seltzer; Sonicare; Vicks DayQuil; Walt Disney World.)
  9. Winter Weather / Home Heating Fuel
  10. National Briefing
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Singulair; Pillsbury; Tylenol; Medicare; Zantac; "World News Tonight.")
  13. A Closer Look (Life Saver)
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Mylanta; SC Johnson; Ambien; CiT; Nexium; "Dinotopia"; "The Best Commercials You've Never Seen (And Some You Have)"; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Washington, DC / Sniper Shootings / Survivor
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Bioterrorism / Smallpox Vaccination Plan
  3. Homeland Security Bill / Vaccine Provisions
  4. Lott / Racist Statements
  5. International News
  6. Catholic Church / Boston, Massachusetts / Law
  7. Economic Team / Friedman / Economy
  8. California / Lottery Winners
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: Sonicare; Centrum; Tylenol; Beano; V8; Tilex; Pfizer’s Viagra.)
  11. Automobiles / Fuel Efficiency
  12. Eye on America (Air Bag Safety)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: Ambien; AFLAC; Bayer; Progresso; Crest Whitestrips; Imodium; "CBS Evening News.")
  15. Winter Weather / El Nino
  16. Washington, DC / Serial Sniper / Muhammad / Survivor
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  18. (Commercial: Singulair; Tylenol; Caltrate; Bank One; Swiffer; MSN 8; "Channel 5 News.")
  19. Health Watch: Breast Cancer Treatment
  20. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 12, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Anderson Cooper (Qatar)
  2. The Whip
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Qatar / War Games / Weapons Declaration / Weapons Inspections / Scientists
  4. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Policy Problems
  5. Iran-US Relations / Bomb Program
  6. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  7. (Commercial: Pacific Life; Merrill Lynch; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; O'Charley's; The Mall at Green Hills.)
  8. Bush / Economic Team
  9. Lott's Racial Remarks / Bush
  10. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  11. (Commercial: Lexus; IBM; Computer Associates; Raymond Weil; Level 3.)
  12. Lott's Racial Remarks / Jackson Interview
  13. National Roundup
  14. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  15. (Commercial: HP; Brobeck; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Sonicare.)
  16. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law / Allen Interview
  17. Upcoming Items (Qatar: Anderson Cooper)
  18. (Commercial: electricity from coal; Office Depot; Samsonite; IBM/Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM; "Connie Chung Tonight.")
  19. Pritzker Family Feud / Tritsch Interview
  20. Lott's Racist Remarks
  21. (Commercial: "Larry King Live"; Comcast; Tiba; Bernina Sewing Center; "Alive"/Hifi Buys; CNN; Motorola.)
  22. Segment 7 (Military Mammals)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Lott / Racist Statements / Bush
  3. Catholic Church / Boston, Massachusetts / Law / Pope
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections / Qatar
  5. Economic Team / Friedman / Stocks
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: CiT; Beano; Wal-Mart; Hidden Valley Ranch; Campbell’s Soup; "Dateline.")
  8. In Depth (Smallpox / Vaccination Plan)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  10. (Commercial: Crest Whitestrips; Chevrolet Suburban; Gateway; Burlington Coat Factory; Mylanta.)
  11. Honduras / Soldiers Killed
  12. Life Line (Breast Cancer Treatment)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  14. (Commercial: AFLAC; Sony; Accu-Chek; Nexium; "Channel 4 News.")
  15. Ponca City, Oklahoma / Final Sale
  16. California / Lottery Winners
  17. Good Night

December 13, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Lott's Racist Remarks / Press Conference
  3. September 11 / Commission / Kissinger Resignation
  4. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law Resignation
  5. Iraq-US Relations / Documents / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Capital One; Dulcolax; Singulair; Bengay; Alka-Seltzer; Nexium.)
  9. A Closer Look (Risk Factor)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Zocor; Red Lobster; Sonicare; Nexium; "World News Tonight.")
  12. Berkeley, California / Donor Fathers
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: FiberCon; Medicare; Tylenol; Caltrate; Metamucil; T. Rowe Price; "Home Videos"; golf on ABC.)
  15. In Search of America (Omer, Michigan)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. September 11 Investigation / Kissinger Resignation
  3. Lott / Racist Statements
  4. Catholic Church / Boston, Massachusetts / Law Resignation
  5. Iraq-US Relations / Aerial Ambush / Declaration
  6. International News
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Gateway; Centrum; Caltrate; Bank One; Fixodent; SC Johnson.)
  9. Smallpox Vaccinations: Reality Check
  10. Washington, DC / Serial Sniper / Survivor
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  12. (Commercial: Aleve; Singulair; Sonicare; Campbell’s Soup; Mylanta; "60 Minutes.")
  13. European Union
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio: Dan Rather)
  15. Consumer Alert (Foreign Lottery Scams)
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  17. (Commercial: Caltrate; Preparation H; Oldsmobile; Healthy Choice; Ambien; Tylenol; Pillsbury; "Channel 5 News.")
  18. Last Laugh
  19. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 13, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Judy Woodruff (Washington)
  2. The Whip
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Press Conference
  4. September 11 / Commission / Kissinger Resignation
  5. Politics / Novak Interview
  6. "Axis of Evil" Nations
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Judy Woodruff)
  8. (Commercial: Jeep; Williams; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; HH Gregg; Tiba.)
  9. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law Resignation / Dreher, Kreuger Interview
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Judy Woodruff)
  11. (Commercial: IBM; Level 3; Acura; Imagistics; Pacific Life; "Connie Chung Tonight.")
  12. "Axis of Evil" / Sherman Interview
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Judy Woodruff)
  14. (Commercial: Beringer; HP; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Raymond Weil.)
  15. National Roundup
  16. World Roundup
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Judy Woodruff)
  18. (Commercial: Chevy Silverado; Office Max; Samsonite; IBM/Global Business Influentials/"Time"; IBM; "People in the News.")
  19. Christmas Gifts Ethics / Cohen Interview
  20. Upcoming Items (Studio: Judy Woodruff)
  21. (Commercial: Staples; vehix.com; Barry Bricken; Bass Tire; Wayne Dalton garage doors; CNN.)
  22. Segment 7 (A Love of Books)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Lott’s Racist Statements / Kissinger Resignation
  3. Catholic Church / Boston, Massachusetts / Law
  4. Iraq-US Relations
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Presto Pizzazz; ThermaCare; Home Depot; Allegra; Mylanta; "Today"; "Donahue.")
  7. In Depth (Washington, DC / Serial Sniper / Holmes Interview)
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  9. (Commercial: Progresso; Red Lobster; polo.com; Sonicare; Nexium; "Meet the Press.")
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  11. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  12. Life Line (Breast Cancer Test)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  14. (Commercial: T. Rowe Price; Healthy Choice; Office Depot; Alka-Seltzer; Metamucil; Chevrolet; "Channel 4 News.")
  15. Holiday Shopping: Candid Camera
  16. Good Night

December 14, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Bob Woodruff (New York)
  2. Jordan / US Diplomat Assassination / Al Qaeda Arrests
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Mississippi
  4. Korean Peninsula / South Korea / Anti-US Demonstrations
  5. Japan-US Relations / Submarine-Fishing Boat Collision
  6. English Channel / Cargo Ships
  7. Venezuela / Protest
  8. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Scientists
  9. Yemen / Missile Ship
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  11. (Commercial: Caltrate; Crest Whitestrips; Singulair; FiberCon.)
  12. Carolina / Ice Storm
  13. Anthrax Investigation / Washington, DC / Post Office
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  15. (Commercial: Allegra; Great Start Quitline; Vicks DayQuil; Vioxx; Scalpicin; Accu-Chek; Allegra; "Armageddon".)
  16. Apologies
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  18. (Commercial: MSN 8; Cortizone-10; Buick; Singulair; Centrum; "Monday Night Football.")
  19. Main story reviewed
  20. Space: Manned Exploration
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Thalia Assuras (New York)
  2. Lott's Racist Remarks
  3. Jordan / US Diplomat Assassination / Al Qaeda Arrests
  4. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law's Resignation
  5. September 11 / Commission
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Thalia Assuras)
  7. (Commercial: Accu-Chek; Zantac; Pledge Grab-It; Capital One; V8; Metamucil; NFL football on CBS.)
  8. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / The Opposition
  9. English Channel / Cargo Ships
  10. (Commercial: Pfizer's Viagra; Vioxx; Zocor; d-CON; Red Lobster; Fixodent; Oldsmobile; "Face the Nation.")
  11. Unemployment Benefits
  12. Anti-War Movement
  13. Weather Watch
  14. (Commercial: Citrucel; Pfizer's Viagra; Marie Callendar's; Scalpicin; d-CON; Crest Spinbrush; "CBS Evening News".)
  15. "Poetry" Magazine
  16. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 14, 2002
  1. Introduction/Preview Carol Lin (Atlanta)
  2. News Alert
  3. Terrorism / Jordan / US Diplomat Assassination
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Bush / Weapons Inspections / Penn
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  6. (Commercial: "CNN Late Edition"; Tractor Supply Company; Chimney Sweeping Log; Danka; Gateway; "CNN Presents: Al Qaeda, The New Threat.")
  7. Lott / Racist Statements / Political Fallout
  8. Catholic Church / Boston, Massachusetts / Law Resignation
  9. Terrorism / Jordan / US Diplomat Assassination
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  11. (Commercial: CNN contact information; Lexus; ditech.com; Smart Balance; "Larry King Weekend"; "Sunday Night Football" on ESPN/Pontiac; BellSouth; CNN.)
  12. Lotteries: Iowa, Florida
  13. English Channel / Ship Collision
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  15. (Commercial: "Reliable Sources"; T. Rowe Price; Chia; Motorola; Dell; "American Morning.")
  16. California / Condor Release
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. Jordan / US Diplomat Assassination / Al Qaeda Arrests
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Scientists / The Opposition
  4. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law's Resignation
  5. Lott's Racist Remarks / Mississippi
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  7. (Commercial: Polo; Selsun Blue; Arm & Hammer; theantidrug.com; Bank One; American College of Gastroenterology.)
  8. In Depth (Emergency Room Crisis)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  10. (Commercial: Caltrate; Pepto-Bismol; United States Mint; Healthy Choice soup; CiT.)
  11. Lawrence, Massachusetts / Rescue
  12. Venezuela / Standoff
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  14. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; theantidrug,com; Medicare; Arm & Hammer; Detrol; "Meet the Press"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  15. The Bottom Line (Malden Mills)
  16. Good Night

December 15, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 2002
  1. Introduction Carole Simpson (New York)
  2. Campaign 2004 / Gore
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks
  4. Terrorism / CIA's List
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  6. (Commercial: Aleve; MSN 8; FiberCon; Downy; V8.)
  7. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Penn Visit
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  9. (Commercial: IcyHot Patch; Singulair; Centrum; Fixodent; Zantac; Ester-C.)
  10. Politics & Race / Mississippi / Lott
  11. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Mika Brzezinski (New York)
  2. Campaign 2004 / Gore's Announcement / Candidates
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Mississippi
  4. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law Resignation
  5. New York, New York / Transit Strike
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Mika Brzezinski)
  7. (Commercial: Singulair; Campbell's Soup; Bounty; MSN 8; Celebrex; Red Lobster.)
  8. Terrorism / Pakistan
  9. Venezuela / General Strike / Oil
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Mika Brzezinski)
  11. (Commercial: Capital One; Marie Callendar's; Zocor; Celebrex; Beano; "60 Minutes"; "The Early Show.")
  12. West / Water Wars / California
  13. Weather Watch
  14. (Commercial: Chevy trucks; Centrum; FiberCon; Fosamax; Pfizer's Viagra; "CBS Evening News.")
  15. Medicine: Face Transplants
  16. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 15, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. Campaign 2004 / Gore's Announcement / Candidates
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Mississippi
  4. New York, New York / Transit Strike
  5. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law Resignation
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  7. (Commercial: Singulair; Detrol; Red Lobster; Tidy Cats.)
  8. In Depth (Holiday Sales)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  10. (Commercial: Chevy trucks; Medicare; theantidrug.com; Campbell's Soup; "Dateline.")
  11. Terrorism / Pakistan
  12. Middle East / Arafat / Church of the Nativity
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  14. (Commercial: Sony; Detrol; Allegra; Caltrate; "Today"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  15. Pentagon / Secret Weapon / Dolphins
  16. Good Night

December 16, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Campaign 2004 / Gore
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Republicans
  4. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Baghdad University
  5. Overseas Briefing
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Gateway; Pillsbury; Centrum; Pfizer's Viagra; Pepcid.)
  8. National Briefing
  9. Lawrence, Massachusetts / Tragedy on Ice
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: AFLAC; Dulcolax; Nicotrol; Chevy Suburban; Bayer; Red Lobster; "World News Tonight.")
  12. A Closer Look (Terror Detection)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: L'Oreal; MSN 8; Progresso; Tylenol; Wal-Mart; FiberCon; Neutrogena T/Gel; ABC lineup.)
  15. Britain / Tabloid Obsession
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Lott / Racist Statements / Republicans
  3. September 11 / Investigation
  4. Campaign 2004 / Gore
  5. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration
  6. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  7. Upcoming Items; Stock Market Report (Studio: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Tilex; Alka-Seltzer; Centrum; Chevrolet Silverado; Pepcid; Glade Candle Scents; Crest SpinBrush.)
  9. Los Alamos Lab / Investigation
  10. Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Law
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  12. (Commercial: Celebrex; Vicks NyQuil; Caltrate; Campbell’s Soup; Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Wipes; Detrol; Pillsbury; "CBS Evening News.")
  13. Weather Watch: West Coast / El Nino
  14. English Channel / Ship Collisions
  15. Medicine / Echinacea
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  17. (Commercial: Vicks DayQuil; Imodium; MSN 8; Celebrex; V8; ThermaCare; "Channel 5 News.")
  18. The week’s upcoming stories previewed. (Studio: Dan Rather)
  19. Eye on America (Battered Woman Syndrome)
  20. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 16, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Republicans
  4. Campaign 2004 / Gore / Democrats
  5. Bush / September 11 Commission, FEMA
  6. New York, New York / Transit Deal
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  8. (Commercial: Raymond Weil; ditech.com; "Larry King Live"; Cricket/Comcast; BellSouth.)
  9. Inside Politics / Klein, Novak Interview
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  11. (Commercial: Staples; Sonicare; IBM; Office Max; Level 3; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  12. Lott's Racist Remarks / Murdock, Cose Interview
  13. National Roundup
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  15. (Commercial: Florida's Natural; Imodium; T. Rowe Price; Ricola; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Lexus.)
  16. World Roundup
  17. Native Americans / Gambling
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  19. (Commercial: ditech.com; Jeep; Akamai; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Sonicare; CNN.)
  20. Native Americans / Gambling / Barlett, Steele Interview
  21. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  22. (Commercial: Acura; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; ABC lineup; BellSouth; Williams Medical Supply; Bernina Sewing Center; CNN.)
  23. Segment 7 (Herr Grinch)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Lott / Racist Statements / Republicans
  3. Campaign 2004 / Gore
  4. September 11 / Investigation
  5. Catholic Church / Law / Sex Abuse / Priests
  6. Iraq-US Relations / Missiles / Powell / Weapons Inspections
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: Home Depot; Metamucil; Nicotrol; Alka-Seltzer; Pepcid; "Today"; "Dateline"; "Donahue.")
  9. In Depth (Crime Rate)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  11. (Commercial: Chevrolet Tahoe; Progresso; Fixodent; Home Depot; Presto Pizzazz; "Hardball"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  12. West Coast / Storms
  13. Life Line (Burning Issue)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  16. (Commercial: AFLAC; Marie Callender’s; Bayer; T. Rowe Price; Pledge Grab-It; Crest SpinBrush; Home Depot; "Channel 4 News.")
  17. The Home of the Brave (World War II: Heilbrun & Lear)
  18. Good Night

December 17, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Lott's Racist Remarks / Interview
  3. Missile Defense
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Poll / The Opposition
  5. Overseas Briefing
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Wal-Mart; V8; Allegra; Marie Callendar's; MSN 8.)
  8. Los Angeles, California / Police Pursuits
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: AFLAC; Campbell's Soup; Office Depot; Oldsmobile; Pillsbury; "World News Tonight.")
  11. A Closer Look (Older, Cheaper, Better)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Red Lobster; V8; Sony; Progresso; Allegra; Clorox ReadyMop; ABC lineup; "Good Morning America.")
  14. Main story reviewed
  15. China / Cars
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Missile Defense System
  3. Lott / Racist Statements / Home State Reaction
  4. Market Watch
  5. Venezuela / Political Crisis / Oil Markets
  6. Afghanistan / Soldiers Wounded
  7. Terrorism / Buffalo, New York / Arrest
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Blockbuster; Pfizer’s Viagra; Preparation H; Beano; Aleve; Progresso.)
  10. Tyco / Walsh
  11. Pension Plans / CEOs
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  13. (Commercial: Red Lobster; Caltrate; Fixodent; Zantac; Tylenol; Pillsbury.)
  14. Weather Watch: West Coast / El Nino
  15. Eye on America (Rollover Tests)
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  17. (Commercial: Poligrip; Campbell’s Soup; Millstone Coffees; Pfizer’s Viagra; Pledge Grab-It; MSN 8; "Channel 5 News.")
  18. Health Watch: Blood Pressure Treatment
  19. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 17, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Republicans
  4. Missile Defense System
  5. Venezuela / Political Crisis / Oil
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  7. (Commercial: Jeep; Office Depot; ditech.com; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Levy's; "Sports Center"/Chevy.)
  8. Lott's Racist Remarks / Hatch Interview
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  10. (Commercial: "Gangs of New York"; Sonicare; Staples; Oldsmobile; "Larry King Live"; CNN.)
  11. Lott's Racist Remarks / Caldwell Interview
  12. World Roundup
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  14. (Commercial: theantidrug.com; Microsoft; Raymond Weil; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America; Lexus.)
  15. Florida / Missing Children / Operation SafeKids
  16. National Roundup
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  18. (Commercial: ditech.com; Jeep; America Online; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; "Second String" on TNT; "Wolf Blitzer Reports.")
  19. Houston, Texas / Climber's Death / Jowett Interview
  20. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  21. (Commercial: Imodium; "Larry King Live"; Music City Bowl; Bernina Sewing Center; The Mall at Green Hills; Lexus; CNN.)
  22. Segment 7 (Big Easy, Hard Times)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Lott / Racist Statements / Home State Reaction
  3. Terrorism / France / Afghanistan / Buffalo, New York
  4. Missile Defense System
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: T. Rowe Price; Gaviscon; Home Depot; Healthy Choice; Alka-Seltzer; "Dateline.")
  7. In Depth (Data Project)
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  9. (Commercial: Capital One; Sony; Tylenol; V8; "Today"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  11. Life Line (Flu Vaccine Spray)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  13. (Commercial: Wal-Mart; Aspercreme; Nicotrol; Crest Whitestrips; Citrucel; Chevrolet Silverado; "Channel 4 News.")
  14. Los Angeles, California / High-Speed Chases
  15. Good Night

December 18, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / The Declaration / Military Buildup
  3. Overseas Briefing
  4. Terrorism / Financiers / Marzook
  5. Lott's Racist Remarks
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Progresso; Advil; L'Oreal Age Perfect; Pfizer's Viagra; Pepcid.)
  8. National Briefing
  9. Violent Weather / El Nino
  10. Omer, Michigan / Update
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Imodium; Office Depot; Tylenol; Crest Whitestrips; Plavix; "World News Tonight.")
  13. A Closer Look (Do Not Call)
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Oldsmobile; Vioxx; Bounty; Caltrate; Mylanta; Cortizone-10; Bayer; "Barbara Walters Presents the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2002"; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Main story reviewed
  17. Christmas / Toys
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / Military Buildup
  3. Terrorism / Financiers / Marzook
  4. Lott / Racist Statements
  5. New Orleans, Louisiana / Duke
  6. Market Watch: Conseco, Johnson, Stocks
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Tilex; Red Lobster; Vioxx; Blockbuster; Preparation H; Allegra; Progresso.)
  9. Telemarketing / No-Call List
  10. Health Watch: Genetic Cancer Tests
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  12. (Commercial: Metamucil; Tylenol; Healthy Choice; Oldsmobile; Pfizer’s Viagra; Scrubbing Bubbles Flushables; ThermaCare.)
  13. New York, New York / World Trade Center / Site Proposals
  14. Baseball / Bonds Home Run Ball
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  16. (Commercial: MSN 8; Neutrogena T/Gel; Sonicare; Bayer; FiberCon; Pfizer’s Viagra; Campbell’s Soup; "Channel 5 News.")
  17. Sacramento, California: Kenna’s Story
  18. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 18, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Carol Costello (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Iraq-US Relations / The Declaration / Military Intelligence
  4. Terrorism / Financing / Indictments
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Costello)
  6. (Commercial: HP; :Connie Chung Tonight"; Lexus; Crystal's.)
  7. Iraq-US Relations / Battle Plans / Clark Interview
  8. National Roundup
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Costello)
  10. (Commercial: ditech.com; Microsoft; Florida's Natural; T. Rowe Price; United States Postal Service; AT&T; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  11. Lott's Racist Remarks / Views / Steele Interview
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Costello)
  13. (Commercial: Staples; IBM; Crest Whitestrips; Korbel; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America.)
  14. New York, New York / Ground Zero Plans (Part I)
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Costello)
  16. (Commercial: ditech.com; Casio; "Larry King Live"; CNN; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Raymond Weil; America Online.)
  17. New York, New York / Ground Zero Plans / Goldberger Interview (Part II)
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Costello)
  19. (Commercial: Williams; "Larry King Live"; Lexus; Tiba; TV Guide Channel; Comcast/Cricket; CNN.)
  20. Segment 7 (Brit Snit)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / Military Buildup
  3. Terrorism / Financiers / Marzook
  4. Lott / Racist Statements
  5. Economy: Conseco, Stocks
  6. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: ThermaCare; Mylanta; CiT; Sonicare; Burlington Coat Factory; "Today.")
  9. In Depth (Holiday Shopping)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  11. (Commercial: Detrol; Beano; Wal-Mart; Glad ClingWrap; Imodium; Alka-Seltzer.)
  12. Life Line (Genetic Cancer Tests)
  13. California / Prison / Heart Transplant
  14. New York, New York / World Trade Center / Site Proposals
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  16. (Commercial: Pillsbury; Allegra; Home Depot; Crest Whitestrips; Icy Hot Patch; Presto Pizzazz; "Channel 4 News.")
  17. Baseball / Bonds Home Run Ball
  18. Telemarketing / No-Call List
  19. Good Night

December 19, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / Response
  3. Newton, Mississippi / Tornado
  4. National Briefing
  5. Lott's Racist Remarks / Republicans
  6. California / Terrorism / Immigration Papers
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Caltrate; Neutrogena T/Gel; Aleve; Crest Whitestrips; Pepcid.)
  9. Overseas Briefing
  10. Terrorism / FBI / Allegations
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Progresso; Bayer; Hidden Valley Ranch; Pfizer's Viagra; Imodium; Office Depot; Neutrogena T/Gel; "World News Tonight.")
  13. A Closer Look (Video Violence)
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Tylenol; Capital One; Glad ClingWrap; Centrum; AFLAC; Detrol; golf on ABC; pro basketball on ABC; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Snowflakes
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / Response
  3. Weather Watch: Severe Storms
  4. Lott / Racist Statements / Frist
  5. International News
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Pfizer’s Viagra; Tylenol; Healthy Choice; Capital One; Oldsmobile; Fixodent.)
  8. Market Watch: Wal-Mart Lawsuit, Stocks
  9. Violence / Video Games
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: Red Lobster; Puffs; Bayer; Neutrogena T/Gel; Caltrate; Clorox ReadyMop; AFLAC.)
  12. Consumer Alert (Credit Counselors)
  13. Veterans & Divorce
  14. US Navy / Homecoming
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  16. (Commercial: "CBS Evening News"; Pepcid; Preparation H; Campbell’s Soup; Blockbuster; Crest Whitestrips; Pillsbury; "Channel 5 News.")
  17. Everybody Has a Story (Bayard, Nebraska / Howard)
  18. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 19, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / Responses / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Wright Interview
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  5. (Commercial: Office Max; ditech.com; IBM; "Larry King Live"; BellSouth; Tiba.)
  6. Lott's Racist Remarks / Frist
  7. Newton, Mississippi / Tornado
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  9. (Commercial: Raymond Weil; Lexus; Ricola; Level 3; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline".)
  10. Terrorism / Al Qaeda Plotter / North Carolina AT&T
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  12. (Commercial: United States Postal Service; America Online; Williams; Dell; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America.)
  13. Politics of Race / Lott (Part I)
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  15. (Commercial: Jeep; Gateway; Florida's Natural; "Larry King Live"; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Upcoming items; ditech.com; CNN.)
  16. Politics of Race / Lott / Thornburgh Interview (Part II)
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  18. (Commercial: Lexus; "Larry King Live"; Tiba; college football; Pfizer; BellSouth; CNN.)
  19. Segment 7 (On the Rise)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / Response
  3. Terrorism / Iraqi-American Crackdown
  4. Pakistan: Terror Arrests, Explosion
  5. Newton, Mississippi / Tornado
  6. Lott / Racist Statements / Frist
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: CiT; Gaviscon; Burlington Coat Factory; Centrum; Metamucil; Bayer; "Donahue"; "Today.")
  9. In Depth (Afghanistan / Peacekeeping Troops
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  11. (Commercial: Office Depot; Aspercreme; Sonicare; theantidrug.com; Allegra; JC Penney; Ziploc.)
  12. New York, New York / Central Park Jogger Case
  13. Bioterrorism / Smallpox
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Tom Brokaw)
  16. (Commercial: AFLAC; Tylenol; Burlington Coat Factory; Caltrate; MSN 8; Fixodent; Red Lobster; Wal-Mart; "Channel 4 News.")
  17. Violence / Video Games
  18. Good Night

December 20, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)
  2. Lott's Racist Remarks / Stepping Down / Frist
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Bush / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  4. Overseas Briefing
  5. The Bottom Line (Wall Street Banks Fine)
  6. National Briefing
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Buick; Advil; Imodium; Centrum; Vioxx.)
  9. Air Force / Fighter Pilots / Amphetamines
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Bayer; CiT; Centrum; Nicotrol; Pfizer's Viagra; Tylenol; "World News Tonight.")
  12. A Closer Look (Use It & Lose It)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Aleve; Tilex; Mylanta; Crest Whitestrips; Preparation H; Alka-Seltzer; golf on ABC; pro basketball on ABC.)
  15. Christmas / "White Christmas"
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Dan Rather (New York)
  2. Lott’s Racist Statements / Stepping Down / Frist / Race & Politics
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Bush / Weapons Inspections
  4. Corporate Scandals / Brokerage Settlement
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio: Dan Rather)
  6. Ford / SUV Rollovers
  7. Los Alamos Lab / Investigation
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Sony; Crest Whitestrips; Capital One; Shout; Campbell’s Soup.)
  10. Consumer Alert (Credit Counselors) Part II
  11. Weather Watch
  12. (Commercial: MSN 8; Metamucil; Allegra; Tylenol; Pfizer’s Viagra; Clorox ReadyMop; "60 Minutes.")
  13. Venezuela / Political Crisis
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Dan Rather)
  15. (Commercial: Bayer; Blockbuster; MSN 8; Oldsmobile; Pepto-Bismol; "Channel 5 News.")
  16. Baseball / Williams Remains
  17. Last Laugh
  18. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 20, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Lott's Racist Remarks / Stepping Down
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Declaration / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Iraqi Response
  5. Wall Street / Brokerage Houses / Fine
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  7. (Commercial: Sonicare; Motorola; Gateway; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Crystal's; vehix.com.)
  8. Lott's Racist Remarks / Jordan Interview
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  10. (Commercial: HP; Jeep; ditech.com; "Larry King Live"; CNN Presents "Al Qaeda: The New Threat.")
  11. Lott's Racist Remarks / A Discussion
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  13. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; AT&T; Pfizer's Viagra; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of AMerica.)
  14. National Roundup
  15. Economy / State Budgets / Kentucky / Prisoner Release
  16. World Roundup
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  18. (Commercial: Office Max; Lexus; Imodium; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Fetzer wine; ditech.com; Sonicare.)
  19. Sports / Costas Interview
  20. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  21. (Commercial: United States Postal Service; America Online; BellSOuth; Tiba; TV Guide Channel; Radio City Christmas Spectacular.)
  22. Segment 7 (Holiday Cheer)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. Lott’s Racist Statements / Stepping Down / Frist / Racism & Public Figures
  3. Listening Post (Iraq-US Relations: Arab View)
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Military Buildup
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  6. (Commercial: Progresso; Centrum; Hidden Valley Ranch; JC Penney; Sonicare; ThermaCare; "Meet The Press.")
  7. In Depth (Brokerage Settlements)
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio: Brian Williams)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  10. (Commercial: Detrol; IcyHot Patch; Campbell’s Soup; Alka-Seltzer; Caltrate; MSN 8; "Donahue.")
  11. Life Line (Male Biological Clock)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  13. (Commercial: AFLAC; Crest Whitestrips; Hidden Valley Ranch; Ziploc; Pillsbury; JC Penney; Tylenol; "Channel 4 News.")
  14. Airport Security / Baggage Screening
  15. Good Night

December 21, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Elizabeth Vargas (New York)
  2. Afghanistan / US Casualties
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Kuwait Exercises / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  4. Bush Vacation
  5. Politics / Frist & Lott / Mississippi
  6. Medicare
  7. Minneapolis, Minnesota / Homeless
  8. Colorado / Fire
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  10. (Commercial: Chevy Suburban; Advil; CiT; Pfizer's Viagra.)
  11. Ivory Coast
  12. Argentina / Crisis
  13. South Korea / Unrest
  14. North Korea / Nuclear Reactor
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  16. (Commercial: Metamucil; Oldsmobile; Allegra; Sony; Unisom; Caltrate; "Saturday Night Fever.")
  17. The Political Note (Republicans: After Lott)
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  19. (Commercial: Vioxx; Nicotrol; Grab-It Mop; Burlington Coat Factory; Pfizer's Viagra; "Monday Night Football.")
  20. Cutting Edge (Technology: Fuel Cell Cars)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• CNN Evening News for December 21, 2002
  1. Introduction/Preview Carol Lin (Atlanta)
  2. News Alert
  3. Politics / Frist / Lott Protest
  4. Iraq: The Weapons Hunt / Intelligence Sharing
  5. Person of the Year
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  7. CNN Operation Happy Holidays (Commercial: Buick; Motorola; ditech.com; "Time: Person of the Year"; "American Morning.")
  8. Los Angeles, California / Schlessinger Murder
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  10. (Commercial: CNN contact information; Tractor Supply Company; Qwest; "Larry King Weekend"; "TV Guide" Interactive; Rolex; CNN.)
  11. Airport Security / Baggage Screening
  12. Holiday Shopping
  13. Whales / Killer Carols
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  15. (Commercial: "Reliable Sources"; Chevrolet Silverado; VCR Co-Pilot; "Lethal Weapon 4" on TNT; "Late Edition.")
  16. Ashland, Kentucky / Basketball / Mayo
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. Terrorism / Afghanistan / Action
  3. Smallpox Vaccinations / Bailey Interview
  4. Iraq-US Relations / Kuwait Exercise
  5. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  6. Politics / Frist & Lott
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  8. (Commercial: Dell; ThermaCare; Allegra; Senokot; theantidrug.com.)
  9. In Depth (Mississippi: Race Relations)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  11. (Commercial: Office Depot; Metamucil; Ziploc; Celebrex; Buick.)
  12. Pope's Speech
  13. Venezuela / Oil Crisis
  14. Powerball Lottery
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  16. (Commercial: Aleve; Gateway; Red Lobster; Healthy Choice; Allegra; Detrol; "Today"); "NBC Nightly News.")
  17. Christmas Shopping
  18. Good Night

December 22, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Bob Woodruff (New York)
  2. Holiday Shopping
  3. Washington, DC / Sniper Shootings / Malvo
  4. Lott / Racist Statements
  5. California / Muslim Detainees
  6. Iraq-US Relations / Live-Fire Training Death / Military Buildup / Scientists
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Centrum; CiT; Sonicare; Advil; Preparation H.)
  9. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Children of Conflict
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  11. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Caltrate; Pledge Grab-It; Vioxx; Pfizer’s Viagra; Fixodent; Bayer.)
  12. "Time" / Persons of the Year
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  14. (Commercial: Red Lobster; Aleve; Zantac; Sonicare; Capital One; ThermaCare; Office Depot; NBA basketball on ABC.)
  15. Canada / Nova Scotia / Mont Blanc Explosion
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• CNN Evening News for December 22, 2002
  1. Introduction/Preview Carol Lin (Atlanta)
  2. News Alert
  3. Politics / Frist / Republicans
  4. North Korea / Nuclear Facility
  5. Iraq: The Weapons Hunt / Weapons Inspections / Iraqi Scientists
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  7. (Commercial: Lexus; Gateway; ditech.com; "The Mummy" on TNT; "American Morning"; "Connie Chung.")
  8. Kuwait / Live-Fire Training
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  10. (Commercial: CNN contact information; Motorola; Oldsmobile; CNN; "TV Guide" Interactive; "Sunday Night Football" on ESPN; CNN.)
  11. Afghanistan / Checo
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  13. (Commercial: Lexus; America Online; Gateway; Samsonite; "American Morning.")
  14. Movies / "The Two Towers"
  15. Columbus, Ohio / Gorilla Birthday
  16. Tonawanda, New York / Surfing Santa
  17. Broadcast End
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. Politics / Lott's Racist Remarks
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / War Talk
  4. North Korea-US relations / Nuclear Weapons
  5. Middle East / Palestinian Elections / Christmas
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  7. (Commercial: Shout; MSN 8; Preparation H; Sony.)
  8. In Depth (Breast Cancer Treatment)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  10. (Commercial: Detrol; Red Lobster; Ziploc; Healthy Choice; Oldsmobile; "NBC Nightly News.")
  11. "Time" / Persons of the Year
  12. Christmas / Homeless Student
  13. Oregon / Mystery Deaths
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  15. (Commercial: theantidrug.com; Caltrate; Scrubbing Bubbles Fizz-Its; Citrucel; ThermaCare; "Today"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  16. Video Revolution
  17. Good Night

December 23, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Charles Gibson (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / Predator Downing
  3. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Facility
  4. Politics / Frist
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  6. (Commercial: Caltrate; Wal-Mart; Preparation H; Tylenol; Dulcolax.)
  7. National Briefing
  8. Charitable Donations
  9. Winter Weather
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  11. (Commercial: Bayer; Office Depot; Buick; Metamucil; AFLAC; Centrum; "World News Tonight.")
  12. A Closer Look (Out of Jail Free)
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  14. (Commercial: Office Depot; Advil; T. Rowe Price; Selsun Blue; Pepcid; Nicotrol; pro basketball on ABC; "Good Morning America.")
  15. Top Five People Behaving Badly
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Roberts (New York)
  2. Double Threat: Iraq, North Korea
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections
  4. North Korea / Famine
  5. Politics / Frist
  6. Campaign 2004 / Graham
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  8. (Commercial: Sonicare; Cortizone-10; Selsun Blue; Saran Quick Covers; Rid-X; Swiffer; MSN 8.)
  9. Market Watch
  10. Music Industry / Slow Sales
  11. Music / Strummer Death
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  13. (Commercial: IcyHot Patch; Pepcid; Sonicare; Pledge; Preparation H; Nicotrol; Gold Bond; "CBS Evening News.")
  14. Eye on America (New Jersey: Job Discrimination Case)
  15. Weather Watch
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  17. (Commercial: Cortizone-10; Red Lobster; AFLAC; Centrum; Pillsbury; Fixodent; Aspercreme; "Channel 5 News.")
  18. The week’s upcoming stories previewed. (Studio: John Roberts)
  19. Military / Christmas SEALs
  20. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 23, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Anderson Cooper (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Facilities
  4. Politics / Frist
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  6. (Commercial: Chevy Silverado; ditech.com; "Connie Chung Tonight"; "Larry King Live"; Chrysler; The Mall at Green Hills; CNN.)
  7. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program / Sherman Interview
  8. World Roundup
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  10. (Commercial: Jeep; "Gangs of New York"; "America;s Prince" on TBS; CNN; pro basketball on TNT; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  11. Washington, DC / Sniper Shootings Case / Horan Statement / Discussion
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  13. (Commercial: America Online; Sonicare; "The Mummy" on TNT; "Larry King Live"; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America.)
  14. Iowa / Sex Offender Law
  15. National Roundup
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  17. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; ditech.com; Ireland; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Upcoming items; "Crossfire"; CNN; "Connie Chung Tonight"; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  18. Toys / Lingerie Barbie
  19. Christmas Books / Wasserman Interview
  20. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  21. (Commercial: Jeep; "Larry King Live"; Lexus; vehix.com; Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee; CNN.)
  22. Segment 7 (Yule Be Sorry)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Facility
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Predator Downing / Iraqi Scientists
  4. Iran / Plane Crash
  5. Politics / Frist / Republicans
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  7. (Commercial: Capital One; Poligrip; Centrum; JC Penney; L’Oreal; Pepcid; "Hardball.")
  8. In Depth (Holiday Shopping)
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio: Brian Williams)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  11. (Commercial: Dell; Ester-C; T. Rowe Price; Gaviscon; Fixodent; MSNBC; "NBC Nightly News.")
  12. Winter Weather / El Nino
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  14. (Commercial: Wal-Mart; Caltrate; Splenda; Buick; Sonicare; Aleve; "Channel 4 News.")
  15. New York, New York / Radio City Music Hall
  16. Good Night

December 24, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Charles Gibson (New York)
  2. Christmas / Shopping / Retail Sales
  3. Winter Weather / El Nino
  4. Overseas Briefing
  5. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  6. Overseas Briefing
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  8. (Commercial: Aleve; Hidden Valley Ranch; Selsun Blue; AFLAC; Pepcid.)
  9. National Briefing
  10. Denver, Colorado / Immigration
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  12. (Commercial: Nicotrol; Neutrogena T/Gel; Bayer; Imodium; Wal-Mart; Tylenol; "World News Tonight.")
  13. Top Five Medical Stories
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  15. (Commercial: Hidden Valley Ranch; Caltrate; Buick; Pillsbury; ThermaCare; Channel 2 News; Metamucil; ABC lineup; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Main stories reviewed
  17. Christmas / Canadian Cats
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Roberts (New York)
  2. Christmas Storms
  3. Air Travel Security
  4. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Weapons Program
  5. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Iraqi Scientists
  6. Christmas / Servicemen / Bethlehem
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  8. (Commercial: Nicotrol; Hidden Valley Ranch; IcyHot Patch; Pepcid; Centrum; Rid-X; Buick.)
  9. North Pole, New York / Santa Lawsuit
  10. Christmas Miracle / Lottery
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  12. (Commercial: Crest Whitestrips; Zantac; Selsun Blue; AsperCreme; Capital One; Hidden Valley Ranch; Caltrate.)
  13. Market Watch
  14. Eye on America (Tribal Games)
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  16. (Commercial: Bengay; SC Johnson; Imodium; Neutrogena T/Gel; Millstone; Sonicare; Channel 5.)
  17. Christmas / Military / Melberg Family
  18. Good Night [Christmas at the Vatican shown.]
  19. Broadcast End
• CNN Evening News for December 24, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. News Alert
  3. A Lesson Learned&#135<!-- spelling unknown --> / Manzanar Revisited
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  5. (Commercial: Ireland; ditech.com; Akamai; "Blood Work"; Fetzer wine; "Wolf Blitzer Reports"; "Crossfire".)
  6. Out of Africa / Bono & O'Neill Visit
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  8. (Commercial: HP; Office Depot; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Lexus; Frugal MacDoogal; CNN.)
  9. On the Rise (Built for Speed)
  10. Real Spider Man
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  12. (Commercial: Bank of America; Qwest; Williams; MSN 8; "Larry King Live".)
  13. News Alert
  14. (Commercial: Gateway; ditech.com; Zicam; CNN.)
  15. Photography / Through the Lens of Time
  16. Baseball / From the Ballyard / Harwell
  17. (Commercial: Korbel; "Larry King Live"; Beaman Dodge; Comcast; "Sunday Night Football"; Music City Bowl; Hifi Buys; CNN.)
  18. On the Rise (Bathroom Billboards)
  19. New York, New York / "Little Red Robot"
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Seigenthaler (New York)
  2. White Christmas / Storms
  3. Economy
  4. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Weapons Scientists
  5. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Weapons Program
  6. China / Dissident Freed
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  8. (Commercial: Ziploc; Selsun Blue; Fixodent; Caltrate; Bayer; "NBC Nightly News"; "Today.")
  9. In Depth (Homeless Crisis)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  11. (Commercial: theantidrug.com; Sonicare; Oldsmobile; Detrol; IcyHot Patch; Wal-Mart; "The Hardball College Tour"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  12. Christmas / Vatican / Bethlehem
  13. Christmas / NORAD
  14. Medicine: Stroke & Fish
  15. Powerball Lottery
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Seigenthaler)
  17. (Commercial: Crest Whitestrips; Centrum; Aleve; Nicotrol; Arm & Hammer Crystal Blend; Grab-It Mop; Channel 4 News.)
  18. Christmas / Sniper Shootings / Johnson
  19. Good Night [Soldiers at the Bagram Air base in Afghanistan shown singing "Silent Night."]
  20. Broadcast End

December 25, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Jane Clayson (New York)
  2. Weather Watch: White Christmas
  3. Christmas / Celebrations
  4. Pakistan / Christmas Attack
  5. North Korea / Nuclear Program
  6. Iraq-US Relations / Weapons Inspections
  7. War on Terror / Djibouti / Persian Gulf
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Jane Clayson)
  9. (Commercial: Hidden Valley Ranch; Centrum; Tylenol; Imodium.)
  10. Middle East / Christmas in Bethlehem / Gidcombs
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Jane Clayson)
  12. (Commercial: Poligrip; IcyHot Patch; Zantac; Buick; Metamucil.)
  13. Pets / Dog Gadgets
  14. Lottery
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Jane Clayson)
  16. (Commercial: Gaviscon; Cortizone-10; Bengay; Selsun Blue; Sonicare; Alka-Seltzer; "CBS Evening News.")
  17. A Christmas Story: Murphy Brothers
  18. (Commercial: Scrubbing Bubbles Fizz-Its; Pepcid; Pfizer’s Viagra; Aspercreme; Fixodent; "The Early Show.")
  19. Good Night (The contributions of behind-the-scenes CBS staff acknowledged as Christmas song plays.)
• CNN Evening News for December 25, 2002
  1. Introduction Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. News Alert
  3. Teach for America / The Teachers (Part I)
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  5. (Commercial: "Blood Work"; Capital One; "People in the News"; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Dodge; Comcast.)
  6. Teach for America / The Classrooms (Part II)
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  8. (Commercial: ditech.com; "Gangs of New York"; "Connie Chung Tonight"; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; "Wolf Blitzer Reports"; CNN Presents "Warbirds.")
  9. Teach for America / The Job (Part III)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  11. (Commercial: Bank of America; Jeep; "The Mummy" on TNT; CNN; "Larry King Live".)
  12. News Alert
  13. (Commercial: ditech.com; Microsoft; CNN; flu shot; ASPCA.)
  14. Teach for America / The Students (Part IV)
  15. (Commercial: Ireland; Narconon; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Beaman; Music City Bowl; vehix.com; Comcast; CNN.)
  16. Teach for America / Alumni (Part V)
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Campbell Brown (New York)
  2. Christmas Storms
  3. War on Terror / Servicemen / Homeland Security
  4. Christmas / Papal Message
  5. Pakistan / Grenade Attack
  6. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Christmas
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  8. (Commercial: Buick; Burlington Coat Factory; ThermaCare; Detrol; "NBC Nightly News"; "Today.")
  9. Lottery / A Green Christmas?
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  11. (Commercial: theantidrug.com; Sonicare; SC Johnson; Oldsmobile; Bayer; Capital One; "Hardball"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  12. Medicine / Arthritis Drugs
  13. Cancer / Carson
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  15. (Commercial: AFLAC; Bayer; Nicotrol; Buick; Sonicare; ThermaCare; MSNBC lineup; "Mr. Sterling.")
  16. Afghanistan / Away From Home
  17. Good Night (Christmas celebrations around the world shown: US soldiers at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Santa Claus on the USS Constellation in the Persian Gulf, a church service in Baghdad, holiday wishes from the International Space Station, a church service in Los Angeles, Chinese children with Santa Claus in Beijing, shop windows in Baltimore, US soldiers toasting at Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait, and Rockefeller Center in New York City.)
  18. Broadcast End

December 26, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Charles Gibson (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Bombs
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Bombings / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  4. Overseas Briefing
  5. Economy / Retail Sales
  6. Winter Weather / Northeast
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  8. (Commercial: Pepcid; Fixodent; Special K; Bayer.)
  9. Powerball Lottery
  10. College Football / Female Kicker
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  12. (Commercial: Tylenol; Nicotrol; Caltrate; T. Rowe Price; Imodium; "World News Tonight.")
  13. A Closer Look (Campus Care)
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Charles Gibson)
  15. (Commercial: Centrum; Crest Whitestrips; Special K; DayQuil; Fosamax; college football on ABC; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Top Five: Beating the Odds
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Roberts (New York)
  2. Economy / Retail Sales
  3. Lottery / Powerball Winner
  4. Market Watch
  5. Weather Watch: Northeast
  6. International News
  7. Iraq-US Relations / Air Strikes / Weapons Inspections
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  9. (Commercial: Imodium; Saturn; Rid-X; Pledge Grab-It; MSN 8; IcyHot Patch; Gaviscon.)
  10. Eye on America (Auto Repair Fraud) Part I
  11. Delta Airlines / Drunk Pilot
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  13. (Commercial: Zantac; Red Lobster; Selsun Blue; Buick; Advil; Crest Whitestrips.)
  14. Bahamas / Rescued Cubans
  15. Ventura County, California / Boy Scouts / Contribution Controversy
  16. Photography / Ritts Death
  17. (Commercial: ThermaCare; Pepcid; Shout; AFLAC; Neutrogena T/Gel; Tylenol; "CBS Evening News.")
  18. Post Office / Delivery Boxes
  19. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 26, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Anderson Cooper (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. North-Korea US Relations / Nuclear
  4. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Scientists
  5. Terrorism / Al Qaeda Interrogation / Priest Interview
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  7. (Commercial: "Gangs of New York"; Zicam; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Walker Chevy/Olds; Watson's; CNN.)
  8. Powerball Lottery
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  10. (Commercial: ditech,com; CNN; Oldsmobile; Dell; "American Morning with Paula Zahn.")
  11. Economy / Christmas Sales
  12. National Roundup
  13. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  14. (Commercial: Jeep; Celebrity Cruises; "The Mummy" on TNT; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America.)
  15. Harvard University / Ivy League Scandal
  16. World Roundup
  17. Inside Afghanistan / American Woman's Story
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  19. (Commercial: Ricola; Prevacid; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Upcoming items; Microsoft; CNN Presents "Warbirds".)
  20. New York, New York / Art / Christo
  21. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  22. (Commercial: ditech.com; "Larry King Live"; Sunday Night Football on ESPN; Music City Bowl; Comcast/Cricket; Sunday Night Football on ESPN/Pontiac; central Florida vacation; CNN.)
  23. Segment 7 (Herb Ritts)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. Economy / Retail Sales / Unemployment, Stocks
  3. Winter Weather / Northeast
  4. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  5. Iraq-US Relations / War Preparations / Weapons Inspections / Modern Weapons
  6. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Violence
  7. Nixon / Nuclear Weapons
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg’s Cereals; Crest SpinBrush; L’Oreal; IcyHot Patch; Fixodent; Burlington Coat Factory.)
  10. In Depth (Changing the Weather)
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  12. (Commercial: Accu-Chek; Metamucil; Dell; ThermaCare; Arm & Hammer; "NBC Nightly News.")
  13. The Fleecing of America (September 11 / Cashing in on Tragedy)
  14. Photography / Ritts Death
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  16. (Commercial: AFLAC; Vicks NyQuil; Kellogg’s Cereals; Wal-Mart; Crest Whitestrips; Splenda; "Channel 4 News.")
  17. Lottery / Powerball Winner
  18. Good Night

December 27, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Elizabeth Vargas (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  3. Military Deployment
  4. Russia / Chechnya / Truck Bombs
  5. Overseas Briefing
  6. Cloning / Human Beings / Raelians
  7. National Briefing
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  9. (Commercial: Gateway; Caltrate; Nicotrol; Imodium; Centrum.)
  10. Modesto, California / Woman's Disappearance
  11. Hill Death
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer; SC Johnson; Pepcid; Fosamax; "World News Tonight.")
  14. Your Money (SUVs: Tax Break)
  15. Americans / Poll
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  17. (Commercial: Advil; Special K; Zocor; Pepcid; college football on ABC.)
  18. Top Five Worst Predictions
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Roberts (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  4. Russia / Chechnya / Truck Bombs
  5. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Violence
  6. Cloning / Human Birth
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  8. (Commercial: Gaviscon; Hidden Valley Ranch; Metamucil; Cortizone-10; Tylenol; Neutrogena T/Gel; Poligrip; Grab-It.)
  9. Venezuela / General Strike / Oil Industry
  10. Market Watch
  11. Eye on America (Auto Repairs) Part II
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  13. (Commercial: Vicks DayQuil; Zantac; AFLAC; SC Johnson; Rid-X; Cortizone-10; IcyHot Patch; "60 Minutes.")
  14. September 11 / The Victims / "Hero Cards"
  15. Hill Death
  16. (Commercial: ThermaCare; Buick; Pepcid; Merck; MSN 8; Selsun Blue; Channel 5 News.)
  17. Last Laugh
  18. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 27, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Anderson Cooper (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Cloning / Human Beings / Raelians
  4. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program / Lilley Interview
  5. Iraq-US Relations / US Military
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  7. (Commercial: Williams; ditech.com; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Toyota; Comcast/Cricket.)
  8. Cloning / Boisselier, Rael Interviews
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  10. (Commercial: America Online; theantidrug.com; CNN presents "Warbirds"; T. Rowe Price; "Larry King Live".)
  11. Cloning / Ethics / Caplan Interview (Part I)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  13. (Commercial: Korbel; Ricola; TCM; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America.)
  14. Cloning / Ethics / Rael, Caplan Interview (Part II)
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  16. (Commercial: ditech.com; America Online; "America's Prince" on TBS; CNN; "Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer"; "People in the News.")
  17. September 11 / WTC Steel / USS New York
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)
  19. (Commercial: Ireland; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Kia; vehix.com; Quickclicks.tv; Watson's; CNN.)
  20. Segment 7 (What's for Dinner?)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Crisis
  3. Iraq-US Relations / Military Buildup
  4. Poland-US Relations / F-16 Sale
  5. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Violence
  6. Russia / Chechnya / Truck Bombs
  7. Federal Judges / Republican Appointments
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio: Brian Williams)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  10. (Commercial: Aleve; Centrum; Swiffer; Selsun Blue; Special K; "Dateline".)
  11. In Depth (Department of Homeland Security)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  13. (Commercial: Pepcid; L'Oreal Age Perfect; Accu-Chek; Ziploc; Caltrate; Wal-Mart.)
  14. Cloning / Human Beings / Ethical Debate
  15. Hill Death
  16. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  17. (Commercial: T. Rowe Price; Special K; Burlington Coat Factory; ThermaCare; Oldsmobile; Channel 4 News.)
  18. Bridgeville, California / On Sale
  19. Good Night

December 28, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Bob Woodruff (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Standoff
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Scientists
  4. Afghanistan / US Soldier's Funeral
  5. Economy / Unemployment Benefits
  6. National Briefing
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  8. (Commercial: Buick; Bayer; Crest Whitestrips; Pepcid.)
  9. Overseas Briefing
  10. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Violence
  11. India / New Delhi Subway
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  13. (Commercial: Vioxx; Burlington Coat Factory; Pepto-Bismol; Neutrogena T/Gel; Advil; Preparation H; Buick; "Mrs. Doubtfire.")
  14. Medical Malpractice Insurance / Pennsylvania
  15. Daley Health
  16. Texas / Death Penalty
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio: Bob Woodruff)
  18. (Commercial: Chevy trucks; Special K; ThermaCare; Pillsbury; Chevy Silverado; "Monday Night Football.")
  19. Top stories recapped
  20. Italy / Returning Royalty
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 2002
  1. No broadcasts today
• CNN Evening News for December 28, 2002
  1. Introduction/Preview Carol Lin (Atlanta)
  2. News Alert
  3. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  4. Iraq: The Weapons Hunt / Saudi Arabia / Clark Interview / Military Buildup
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  6. (Commercial: T. Rowe Price; Capital One; "America’s Prince: the John F. Kennedy Jr. Story" on TBS; "CNN Presents: Warbirds"; CNN.)
  7. Cloning / Human Birth
  8. Economy / Unemployment Benefits
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  10. (Commercial: CNN contact information; ditech.com; Dell; "Larry King Weekend"; "Sunday Night Football" on ESPN; American Heart Association Hearts in Bloom campaign; CNN.)
  11. September 11 / A Tribute in Steel
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  13. (Commercial: "Reliable Sources" preview; Buick; Microsoft; Advair; "American Morning.")
  14. Theater / Star Wars
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Campbell Brown (New York)
  2. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / Scientists
  3. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  4. Russia / Chechnya / Truck Bombs
  5. Economy / Unemployment Benefits
  6. Winter Weather / Northwest
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  8. (Commercial: Oldsmobile; Bayer; Capital One; Caltrate; Citrucel.)
  9. In Depth (Saving for College)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  11. (Commercial: Pasta Pro; IcyHot Patch.)
  12. Afghanistan / US Soldier's Funeral
  13. Iraq-US Relations / Military Call Up / Civilian Jobs
  14. Cloning / Human Beings
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  16. (Commercial: Special K; Capital One; theantidrug.com; Aspercreme; Accu-Chek; "Meet the Press"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  17. Florida / Manatees
  18. Good Night

December 29, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Carole Simpson (New York)
  2. Terrorism / FBI Manhunt
  3. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program / Cordesman Interview
  4. Iraq-US Relations
  5. Terrorism / Africa / Diamonds
  6. National News
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  8. (Commercial: Bayer; Dulcolax; Centrum; Selsun Blue; Crest SpinBrush; Bayer.)
  9. International News
  10. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Children of Conflict
  11. Britain / Pier Collapse
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  13. (Commercial: Advil; Preparation H; Dell; Kellogg’s Cereals; Oldsmobile.)
  14. The Year in Pictures
  15. (Commercial: Metamucil; Caltrate; IcyHot Patch; Kellogg’s Cereals; Burlington Coat Factory; ThermaCare; "The Sound of Music"; "Monday Night Football.")
  16. The night’s top stories recapped. (Studio: Carole Simpson)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction John Roberts (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / War Talk
  4. Economy / Stock Market / 2003
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: John Roberts)
  6. (Commercial: Nicotrol; Zantac; Gateway; Citrucel; Alka-Seltzer; Cortizone-10; ThermaCare.)
  7. Terrorism / FBI Search
  8. Airport Security / Baggage Screening
  9. Powerball Lottery / Whittaker
  10. (Commercial: Cortizone-10; Bengay; Nicotrol; Vicks DayQuil; Gaviscon; Poligrip; Chevy Suburban; "60 Minutes"; "The Early Show.")
  11. Sunday Cover (Vietnam: El Nino)
  12. (Commercial: Fixodent; Cortizone-10; Fosamax; Bayer; Downy; Crest SpinBrush; "CBS Evening News.")
  13. Milk Wars
  14. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 29, 2002
  1. Introduction/Preview Carol Lin (Atlanta)
  2. News Alert
  3. Terrorism / FBI Manhunt / Pomerantz Interview
  4. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program / Powell
  5. Iraq-US Relations / Military Family Separations
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  7. (Commercial: Buick; America Online; CNN.)
  8. Cloning / Human Birth / Alexander Interview
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Carol Lin)
  10. (Commercial: Saab; ditech.com; "Larry King Weekend"; TV Guide Interactive; Lexus; CNN; CNN contact information.)
  11. Pacifica, California / Danger Zone
  12. Weather
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Campbell Brown (New York)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  3. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections / War Talk
  4. Washington, DC / Air Space Violation
  5. Airport Security / Baggage Screening
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  7. (Commercial: Nicotrol; Special K; ditech.com; Caltrate; Oldsmobile; "NBC Nightly News.")
  8. In Depth (Medicine: Brain Surgery)
  9. Cincinnati, Ohio / Riverfront Stadium / Demolition
  10. (Commercial: Accu-Chek; Ester-C; Metamucil; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; theantidrug.com; "Today"; Bart Durham; Bill Heard Chevrolet; Channel 4 News.)
  11. Middle East / Israelis vs. Palestinians / Violence
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Campbell Brown)
  13. (Commercial: Pasta Pro; Centrum; "Dateline"; "NBC Nightly News"; CNBC.)
  14. Military / Hospital Ship
  15. Good Night

December 30, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Elizabeth Vargas (New York)
  2. American Missionaries / Yemen Murder
  3. Terrorism / The Search
  4. France / Terrorism / Weapons Arrest
  5. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  6. Overseas Briefing
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  8. (Commercial: Buick; Singulair; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Visine; Walt Disney World.)
  9. National Briefing
  10. Washington / Avalanche / Skiing
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  12. (Commercial: Procrit; Special K; Singulair; "World News Tonight.")
  13. A Closer Look (Brave New World?)
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  15. (Commercial: Bayer; Nicotrol; Oldsmobile; Zocor; college football on ABC; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Top Five: Sports Spectacles
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Jane Clayson (New York)
  2. Yemen / American Missionaries Murder
  3. Homeland Security / Manhunt
  4. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program
  5. International News
  6. Airport Security / Baggage Screening
  7. Western Weather
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Jane Clayson)
  9. (Commercial: Gas-X; Capital One; Crest Whitestrips; Chevy Silverado; Neutrogena T/Gel; Beano; AFLAC.)
  10. Market Watch
  11. Eye on America (Tobacco Money)
  12. Tyco Investigation
  13. Washington, DC / Sniper Shootings / Law
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Jane Clayson)
  15. (Commercial: Metamucil; Poligrip; Mylanta; Campbell's Soup; Allegra; Bayer; Chevy Tahoe; "CBS Evening News.")
  16. Cloning / Human Beings
  17. California / Missing Woman
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Jane Clayson)
  19. (Commercial: Rolaids; Efferdent; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Johnson & Johnson; Healthy Choice; Hidden Valley Ranch; Fixodent; Ex-Lax; Channel 5 News.)
  20. College Football / University of San Francisco / The Uninvited
  21. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 30, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. The Whip
  3. Terrorism / FBI Manhunt
  4. Yemen / American Missionaries Murder
  5. Washington, DC / Sniper Shootings / Legal Developments
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  7. (Commercial: Ireland; "Monte Walsh"; "Connie Chung Tonight"; "Larry King Live"; Comcast; Beaman Pre-Owned; CNN.)
  8. Terrorism / FBI Manhunt / Bremer Interview
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  10. (Commercial: "The Pianist"; CNN; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; CNN.)
  11. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Program / Strategy
  12. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk / Military Buildup
  13. World Roundup
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  15. (Commercial: theantidrug.com; America Online; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; "Wolf Blitzer Reports"; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Upcoming items; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"/Bank of America.)
  16. Medical Malpractice Insurance / Pennsylvania / Rendell Interview
  17. National Roundup
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  19. (Commercial: MSN 8; "Monte Walsh"; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; CNN; "Crossfire".)
  20. Louisiana / Serial Murder Mystery / Moore Interview
  21. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  22. (Commercial: CNN; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; vehix.com; Frugal MacDoogal; Kroger; Beaman Pre-Owned; CNN.)
  23. Segment 7 (America's Attic)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. Terrorism / The Search
  3. Yemen / American Missionaries Murder
  4. France / Terrorism / Weapons Arrest
  5. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  6. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Standoff
  7. Holiday Shopping Sales
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio: Brian Williams)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  10. (Commercial: Sea-Bond; Hidden Valley Ranch; Os-Cal; Benefiber; Allegra; Pepcid; "Hardball"; "Today"; "Dateline.")
  11. In Depth (West: Oil & Natural Gas)
  12. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  13. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Beano; Metamucil; Wal-Mart; Healthy Choice; Polident; Pfizer's Viagra; "Countdown Iraq: Live from Kuwait"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  14. America's Most Admired / Clinton
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  16. (Commercial: Tylenol; Progresso; Hidden Valley Ranch; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Citrucel; Singulair; Channel 4 News.)
  17. Law / Jackpot Justice
  18. Good Night

December 31, 2002

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Elizabeth Vargas (New York)
  2. Terrorism / Manhunt / New York, New York
  3. North Korea-US Relations / Nuclear Bombs / Bush / South Korea
  4. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  6. (Commercial: Gateway; Hidden Valley Ranch; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; St. Joseph; Rolaids; Efferdent.)
  7. Airport Security / Baggage Screening
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  9. (Commercial: Zantac; Neutrogena T/Gel; Crest Whitestrips; Bayer; Wal-Mart; Special K; "World News Tonight.")
  10. A Closer Look (The Big Picture)
  11. Upcoming Items (Studio: Elizabeth Vargas)
  12. (Commercial: Gas-X; Tylenol; AFLAC; Luvs; Nicotrol; Tylenol; Gas-X; college football on ABC; "Good Morning America".)
  13. Main story reviewed
  14. Top Five Bright Ideas
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Russ Mitchell (New York)
  2. Terrorism / Security Threats / Bush
  3. Terrorism / New Year's Security
  4. Yemen / American Missionaries Murder
  5. Terror Trail / Al Qaeda / At Sea
  6. Military / Stolen Records
  7. Campaign 2004 / Edwards
  8. Market Watch (Stock Market)
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio: Russ Mitchell) New Year's in Berlin shown.
  10. (Commercial: Nicotrol; Celebrex; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Orville Redenbacher's popcorn; Mylanta.)
  11. Eye on America (Pennsylvania: Medical Crisis)
  12. Medicine: Obesity in America
  13. Medicine: Arthritis Drug
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Russ Mitchell) New Year's Eve in Moscow shown.
  15. (Commercial: Johnson & Johnson; Vioxx; Hidden Valley Ranch; Singulair; Maalox; "CBS Evening News.")
  16. Stock Market / Investors' Fighting Back
  17. China / Train
  18. Upcoming Items (Studio: Russ Mitchell)
  19. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Accu-Chek; Metamucil; Tylenol; Chevy Tahoe; Beano' Channel 5 News.) New Year's in Sydney, Australia, shown.
  20. Iraq-US Relations / War Talk
  21. Good Night
• CNN Evening News for December 31, 2002
  1. Introduction/Page Two Aaron Brown (New York)
  2. News Alert
  3. Deaths 2002 (Part I)
  4. (Commercial: Accu-Chek; America Online; CNN.)
  5. Deaths 2002 (Part II)
  6. (Commercial: "Monte Walsh"; "Connie Chung Tonight"; CNN; "2003 Times Square"; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; Comcast; Walker Chevrolet/Olds; CNN.)
  7. Deaths 2002 (Part III)
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio: Aaron Brown)
  9. (Commercial: theantidrug.com; "America's Prince" on TBS; CNN Presents "Fat Chance"; "People in the News.")
  10. News Alert
  11. (Commercial: "Monte Walsh"; "Connie Chung Tonight"; "2003 Times Square"; Ad Council PSA; "American Morning with Paula Zahn"; "Wolf Blitzer Reports"; Ad Council PSA/Americans for the Arts.)
  12. Deaths 2002 (Part IV)
  13. (Commercial: CNN; "Larry King Live"; The Weather Channel/Comcast; Watson's; vehix.com; Beaman Dodge; "Lou Dobbs Moneyline"; Bank of America.)
  14. Deaths 2002 (Part V)
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 2002
  1. Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)
  2. Terrorism / Security Concerns
  3. Bush / North Korea-US Relations / Iraq
  4. South Korea-US Relations / Anti-American Protest
  5. Iraq-US Relations / U.N. Weapons Inspections
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio: Brian Williams) Scenes shown from the NYSE floor of traders singing "Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie."
  8. (Commercial: Wal-Mart; Accu-Chek; Celebrex; "Today"; "Dateline.")
  9. In Depth (Airport Security)
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams) New Year's in Sydney shown.
  11. (Commercial: Benefiber; Sea-Bond; LendingTree.com; Allegra; Zocor; "Hardball"; "NBC Nightly News.")
  12. Winter Weather / Northeast, West
  13. Congress / The Domestic Agenda
  14. Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams) New Year's in Berlin shown.
  15. (Commercial: Procrit; Crest Whitestrips; Marie Callendar's; Bayer; Channel 4 News.)
  16. New Year's Eve / New Lang Syne
  17. Good Night

Specials

• December 02, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Soft Target [24:24:00 - 24:54:00]
• December 02, 2002 - CNN Special - Bush Speech [13:31:00 - 13:48:00]
• December 03, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Truth Be Told [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 04, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: In the Eye of the Storm [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 05, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: The Arledge Legacy [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 05, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline Upclose - Garry Trudeau [24:08:00 - 24:38:00]
• December 06, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: In the Eye of the Storm [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 09, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Words of War [24:49:00 - 25:19:00]
• December 09, 2002 - CNN Special - Bush Treasury Secretary Nomination [10:00:00 - 10:13:00]
• December 10, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: On the Record [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 11, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Keeping the Peace [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 12, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Henry's Story [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 12, 2002 - CNN Special - Bush Speech [11:48:00 - 12:15:00]
• December 13, 2002 - ABC Special - 20/20 [21:00:00 - 21:59:00]
• December 13, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Sins of the Fathers [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 16, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Career Moves [24:29:00 - 24:59:00]
• December 17, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Citizen Soldiers [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 18, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Class Action [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 19, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: War of Words [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 20, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Changing of the Guard [23:37:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 23, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Bruce Springsteen [24:18:00 - 24:47:00]
• December 24, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Under One Roof [23:36:00 - 24:05:00]
• December 25, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: White Christmas [23:58:00 - 24:27:00]
• December 26, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Class Action [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 27, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: The Detainees [23:38:00 - 24:07:00]
• December 30, 2002 - ABC Special - Nightline: Serious Situation [24:19:00 - 24:49:00]

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