August 1981 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Tax Cut
  3. Budget Cuts
  4. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Cleanser; Geritol Tonic.)
  5. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  6. Baseball
  7. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Wagner Power Painter.)
  8. Northern Ireland
  9. Iran
  10. France / Iranian Exiles
  11. Torrijos / Death
  12. Pope
  13. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Century 21 Realty.)
  14. Utah / Propane Explosion
  15. Chayefsky / Death
  16. Double Transplant
  17. Las Vegas / Sahara Fire
  18. (Commercial) Glidden Paint; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  19. Royal Honeymoon
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Tax Cut
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Geritol Tonic.)
  4. Torrijos / Death
  5. Mideast / Camp David
  6. France / Bani-Sadr
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dodge Colt; Rolaids; Extra-Strength Bufferin.)
  8. Air Traffic Controllers
  9. Baseball Strike
  10. MX Missile
  11. CIA / Casey
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Maxwell House Coffee; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  13. Chayefsky / Death
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Poland
  16. Ark of The Covenant
  17. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Lanacane; Super Poli-Grip.)
  18. Royal Honeymoon
  19. Good Night

August 2, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; Goodyear Service.)
  4. Northern Ireland
  5. Heart Transplant Patient Dies
  6. Torrijos
  7. Poland
  8. China, PR / Military Parade
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wine; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Ben-Gay; Geritol.)
  10. Tax Cut
  11. Immigration Policy
  12. Haitian Refugees
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Sports: Baseball / Equestrians / Golf
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Rolaids; Clorets; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Rabbit Heat
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers
  3. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Ex-Lax.)
  4. Northern Ireland
  5. Torrijos
  6. North-S. Foreign Ministers Meeting
  7. Haitian Refugees
  8. Iran
  9. Gambia / Coup
  10. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; General Motors.)
  11. Mutiny
  12. Heart Transplant
  13. Baseball Hall of Fame
  14. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  15. Tax and Budget Cuts
  16. Poland
  17. Harvard / Missing Books
  18. (Commercial: Glidden Paint; Sentry Insurance.)
  19. Summer Youth Programs
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1981
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers
  3. Teamsters / Labor Department
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  5. Tax Cut
  6. Social Security
  7. Lexington Group
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar, Citicorp Travelers Checks.)
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. Torrijos / Death
  11. North-S. Conference
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Lanacane Creme; Dentu-Creme.)
  13. Heart Transplant
  14. Genital Herpes
  15. Utah / Prison Program
  16. Mutiny
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pepto-Bismol; Old Spice Cosmetics; Wagner Power Painter.)
  18. Hobo Royalty
  19. Good Night

August 3, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1981
  1. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  2. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  4. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereals.)
  5. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  6. Economy: Gold Price
  7. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Geritol Tonic; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  8. Poland
  9. England / Sadat Visit
  10. Sadat / United States Visit
  11. Tax Cuts
  12. Conoco Takeover Battle
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; General Motors; Sear's Photos; Pepto-Bismol.)
  15. Iran
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. England / Ferry Accident
  18. Italy / Terrorism
  19. Torrijos
  20. Brady / Seizure
  21. (Commercial: Total Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  22. Auto Safety
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. Boy Scout Jamboree / Controllers' Strike
  4. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Preparation H.)
  5. Poland
  6. USSR / Baltic Sea
  7. Sinai Agreement
  8. England / Sadat Visit
  9. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  10. Tax Cuts
  11. United States Air Force / Test Center
  12. Brady / Seizure
  13. Philadelphia Bulletin
  14. Montana / Train Dilemma
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Cella Wine; Glidden Oil Stain.)
  17. United States Penal System / Attica
  18. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Goodyear Service.)
  19. Brilab
  20. Used House Lot
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Total Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. Air Controllers' Strike
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: General Motors; Absorbine, Junior; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  7. Poland
  8. Iran
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. Torrijos
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Eagle Brand Condensed Milk; Federal Express.)
  12. Tax Cut
  13. Brady / Seizure
  14. Cuban Refugees
  15. Brilab
  16. Donahue Show / Television Boycotts
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Beer Bust
  19. Good Night

August 4, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Total Cereal.)
  4. Tax Cuts
  5. Poland
  6. Iran
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Terminix Pest Control.)
  9. Sadat / United States Visit
  10. Israel / New Government
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. Torrijos / Funeral
  13. Douglas / Death
  14. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Mazola Margarine; Glidden Paint.)
  15. Special Assignment (Auto Safety)
  16. Boeing / 767
  17. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Goodyear Tires; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  18. Royal Honeymoon / Wedding Gifts
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Gentle Touch Soap.)
  4. Tax Cuts
  5. Pollution / Auto Emissions / Air Standards
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Cella Wine.)
  8. Poland
  9. US-Saudi Rel. / AWACS
  10. England / Espionage
  11. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Cortaid Cream.)
  12. Miami / Bancoshares Operation
  13. Florida / CIA Dealers
  14. Nashville / Police Shooting
  15. (Commercial: Lipton Tea; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  16. Douglas / Death
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; High Point Coffee; Dietac Appetite Suppressant.)
  4. Tax Cut
  5. Conoco Takeover
  6. Brady
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Anacin; Old Spice Cosmetics; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  9. Sadat / United States Visit
  10. Israel / New Government
  11. Poland
  12. Torrijos / Funeral
  13. Northern Ireland
  14. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Polaroid Cameras and Film; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  15. Nerve Gas
  16. Chrysler
  17. Douglas / Death
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra-Strength Bufferin; Krylon Spray Paint; Terminix Pest Control.)
  19. Royal Wedding Gifts
  20. Good Night

August 5, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; Cella Wines.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Sentry Insurance; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  7. Sadat / United States Visit
  8. Israel
  9. Daoud / Assassination Attempt
  10. Pope
  11. Economy: Gold Price
  12. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film; Dristan; Garanimals; Federal Express.)
  13. Poland
  14. Iran
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. Greece / Brush Fires
  17. Texas / Private Rocket
  18. Conoco Takeover
  19. Chicago / Byrne
  20. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereals; Glidden Paints.)
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Maxwell House Coffee; Nature Valley Granola Bars.)
  4. Florida / Mediterranean Fruit Fly
  5. Conoco Takeover
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Glidden Oil Stain; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  8. Sadat / United States Visit
  9. Daoud / Assassination Attempt
  10. Poland
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. US-USSR Rel. / Grain Sales
  13. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine; Federal Express.)
  14. Miami / Drug Busts
  15. Sutherland Family / Cancer
  16. Pope
  17. (Commercial: Terminix Pest Control; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  18. Organized Crime / Marcello
  19. Federal Judges (Part I)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  4. Sadat / United States Visit
  5. Poland
  6. Pope
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Triscuit Crackers; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; "Arthur" Movie.)
  8. Environment / Clean Air Act
  9. Tax Bill
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal; Polaroid Cameras and Film; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  12. Florida / Fruit Fly
  13. Conoco Takeover
  14. NCPAC
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Plymouth Reliant K; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. Good Night

August 6, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. Reagan / Vacation
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Natural Light Beer.)
  5. Florida / Fruit Fly
  6. Texas / Private Rocket
  7. Emmy Nominations
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Goodyear Service; Bayer Aspirin.)
  10. Sadat-Reagan Meetings
  11. Iran
  12. Poland
  13. Europe / Nuclear Protest
  14. Hiroshima
  15. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Cella Wines; Glidden Paint; Polaroid Cameras and Film.)
  16. Baseball
  17. Army / Game Training
  18. Crisis Mgt. and Terrorism
  19. Bliss / Death
  20. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Shell Oil Company; Corning Lenses.)
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Polaroid Cameras and Film; Bayer Aspirin.)
  4. Iran
  5. Sadat-Reagan Meetings
  6. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Gas-X.)
  7. Florida / Fruit Fly
  8. Baseball
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Dentu-Creme Cleanser.)
  11. Federal Judges (Part II)
  12. (Commercial: Conoco.)
  13. Bliss / Death
  14. Cong. Travel
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Extra Strength Bufferin; Clorets.)
  4. Sadat-Reagan Meetings
  5. Poland
  6. Iran-France Relations
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polaroid Cameras and Film; Cella Wine; Total Cereal.)
  8. Baseball
  9. Defense Spending
  10. USS New Jersey
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Arthur Movie; Alberto VO5 Hair Spray.)
  13. Florida / Cloud Seeding
  14. Elderly / Home Sharing
  15. Bliss / Death
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; General Motors; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  17. White House / Photographers
  18. Good Night

August 7, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Clorets.)
  4. Washington, DC / Iranian Embassy Incident
  5. France-Iran Relations
  6. Iran
  7. Poland
  8. Baltic Sea / USSR
  9. Castro-Lopez Portillo Meeting
  10. Sadat / United States Visit
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Century 21 Realty; Cella Wines.)
  13. Fruit Fly / Florida and California
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Prinze / Malpractice Suits
  16. Economy: Gold Price
  17. (Commercial: Canon NP12O Copier; Cortaid Cream; Glidden Paint; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  18. Economy / Unemployment
  19. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  20. Special Assignment (Organized Labor and Controllers' Strike)
  21. Star Closes
  22. (Commercial: Preparation H; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Sentry Insurance.)
  23. County Fair
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Garanimals Clothing.)
  4. Washington, DC / Iranian Ints. Section Takeover
  5. Iran-France Relations
  6. Poland
  7. Baltic Sea / USSR
  8. (Commercial: Goodyear Service; Mazola Margarine.)
  9. California / Offshore Oil Drilling
  10. Michigan / Tanker Derailment
  11. Florida / Fruit Fly
  12. Economy / Unemployment
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Preparation H; Shell Oil Company.)
  15. Federal Judges (Part III)
  16. (Commercial: Bell System Yellow Pages; Cortaid Cream.)
  17. Star Closes
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fantastik Cleaners; Gas-X.)
  4. Washington, DC / Iranian Ints. Section Takeover
  5. Iran-France Relations
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal; Extra Strength Bufferin; Alberto VO5 Hair Spray.)
  8. California / Offshore Oil Leases
  9. Economy / Unemployment
  10. Florida / Fruit Fly
  11. Baseball
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Cleanser; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Dietac Appetite Suppressant.)
  14. Poland
  15. Israel / New Government
  16. Reagan / Vacation
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Bic Shaver; Geritol.)
  18. Star Closes
  19. Good Night

August 8, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Meguiar's Poly Sealant System.)
  4. Northern Ireland
  5. Lopez Portillo-Castro Meeting
  6. Poland
  7. France-Iran Relations
  8. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Cleanser; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  9. Vancouver / Child Slayings
  10. Nashville / Police Shooting
  11. Texas / Suspicious Drowning
  12. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Corning Lenses.)
  13. California /Bubonic Plague
  14. Sadat / United States Visit
  15. Pope
  16. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; General Motors.)
  17. Hambletonian Harness Racing
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1981
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Lanacane Creme.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike / Organized Labor
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; American Express Travelers Cheques; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  6. Mideast / Fahd / Sadat
  7. F-16
  8. Castro-Lopez Portillo Meeting
  9. Poland
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Kellogg's Cereal.)
  11. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster Aftermath
  12. California / Bubonic Plague
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Toyota Starlet.)
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. Good Night

August 9, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Neutron Bomb
  3. (Commercial: Chevrolet Autos; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  5. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Cleanser; Ben-Gay.)
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Glidden Stains.)
  8. National Governors' Association Conference
  9. Stevens
  10. Death Row
  11. Iran
  12. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Total Cereal.)
  13. Baseball
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. Neutron Bomb
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Preparation H.)
  4. Poland
  5. Fahd / United States Visit
  6. Sadat / United States Visit
  7. OPEC
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16; Lanacane Creme; Pepto-Bismol.)
  9. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  10. Governors' Conference
  11. Ind. Nations / Growth Rate
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; General Motors.)
  13. O'Connor
  14. Death Row
  15. Murder Trial / Split Personality
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme; Ben-Gay; Oil of Olay.)
  17. Cleveland / Sports
  18. Good Night

August 10, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Sentry Insurance.)
  4. Poland
  5. Neutron Bomb
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Canon NP12O Copier; International House of Pancakes Restaurants.)
  8. Iran-France Relations
  9. Special Assignment (Iran Today)
  10. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Century 21 Realty; Clorets; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  11. Missouri / Murder Case
  12. Chrysler / Recall
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. (Commercial: Christian Brothers Chateau La Salle Wine; Federal Express; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  15. Baseball
  16. Top Item Recapped
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. Airlines / Pan Am
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Hanes Underwear.)
  6. Neutron Bomb
  7. National Governors' Association Conference
  8. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Bell System Yellow Pages.)
  9. Iran-France Relations
  10. Northern Ireland
  11. Poland
  12. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  13. Coca-Cola / Black Bus.
  14. Florida / Fruit Fly
  15. Canada / Separatist Movement
  16. (Commercial: Extra Strength Bufferin; Goodyear Service and Parts.)
  17. West United States / Forest Fires
  18. Tropical Storm Dennis
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. Baseball
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Sentry Insurance.)
  4. Neutron Bomb
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Elmer's Glue; Cella Wines; Dentu-Creme Cleanser.)
  6. US-Israel Relations / Plane Sales
  7. Iran
  8. Poland
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Freedent Chewing Gum; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  12. Natural Gas Decontrol
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. California / County Welfare Program
  15. West United States / Forest Fires
  16. Baseball
  17. Hughes Estate
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Plymouth Champ; Sears Shoes.)
  19. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  20. Good Night

August 11, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Conoco.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Goodyear Arriva Tires; International House of Pancakes Restaurant.)
  7. US-USSR Rel. / Haig
  8. Israel-US Relations / Plane Sales
  9. Poland
  10. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Anacin; Preparation H; Shell Oil Company; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Iran / France / Norway
  13. Special Assignment (Inside Iran)
  14. West Virginia / Explosion
  15. Bald Eagle
  16. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Bell System Yellow Pages; Sentry Insurance.)
  17. Australia / Belly-Flopping Championships
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Federal Express.)
  4. Honduras / United States Forces
  5. Baltic and English Channel / USSR Ships
  6. American Bar Association Convention / Haig
  7. US-Israel Relations / Planes
  8. Chile
  9. (Commercial: Dodge Colt; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  10. Fruit Fly / California and Florida
  11. Boston / Train Collision
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  14. National Governors' Association / Bush
  15. Nuclear Plants / Warning Systems
  16. Moonies
  17. (Commercial: Cortaid Cream; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  18. Texas / Cong. Redistricting
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  4. National Governors' Conference / Bush
  5. American Bar Association Convention / Meese
  6. Brady
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Season's Salad Dressing; Hanes Underwear; Lanacane Creme.)
  8. Reagan Administration / Auto Recalls
  9. Northwest / Heat Wave
  10. Boston / Train Collision
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Sear's Portraits; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  13. Israel-US Relations / Planes
  14. US-USSR Rel.
  15. Poland
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Federal Express; General Motors; Sears Shoes.)
  17. Boston / North End
  18. Good Night

August 12, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  4. Haitian Refugees
  5. Poland
  6. Berlin Wall / Escape / Anniversary
  7. Royal Honeymoon
  8. Economy: Gold Price
  9. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Federal Express; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  10. Virginia / Explosions
  11. Nerve Gas Bombs / Relocation
  12. Special Assignment (Chemical Warfare)
  13. Cable Television
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: International House of Pancakes Restaurant; Oil of Olay; Cella Wines; Sentry Insurance.)
  16. Medicare
  17. Kansas City / Hotel Disaster Aftermath
  18. Sirhan
  19. Marvin Palimony Trial
  20. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Dodge Colt; Terminix Pest Control.)
  21. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1981
  1. Government Deregulation
  2. Medicare
  3. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Gentle Touch Soap.)
  7. Reagan Campaign Fin.
  8. Florida / Quaaludes
  9. Nerve Gas Transfer
  10. Haitian Refugees
  11. Poland
  12. Iran-France Relations
  13. (Commercial: Goodyear Service; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  14. Nashville / Police Shooting
  15. San Antonio, Texas / Drug Smuggling
  16. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company; Dexatrim Appetite Suppressant.)
  17. Arizona / Weather Reporting
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1981
  1. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  2. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  3. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dodge Colt; Rolaids.)
  5. Federal Regulations
  6. Teamster's / Labor Department Investigation
  7. Church Affiliated Law Schools
  8. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Gas-X; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  9. Poland
  10. Israel / Occupied Territories
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Florida Orange Growers; Oil of Olay; Extra Strength Bufferin.)
  12. Nerve Gas Relocation
  13. Haitian Refugees
  14. Marvin / Palimony Case
  15. Royal Honeymoon
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent Chewing Gum; Elmer's Glue; Cella Wines.)
  17. Tennessee / Building Climber
  18. Wisconsin-Iowa Bridge
  19. Good Night

August 13, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1981
  1. Tax and Budget Bills
  2. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Tax and Budget Bills / Press Conference
  4. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer and Muscular Dystrophy Campaign; International House of Pancakes Restaurant.)
  5. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  6. Abscam Sentencing
  7. Nixon / Payoffs
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Federal Express; Clorets.)
  10. Poland
  11. Berlin Wall Anniversary
  12. Chicago / Ukrainian Custody Case
  13. Pope / Health
  14. MIAs
  15. Record Channel Swim
  16. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Ford Trucks; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Cortaid Cream.)
  18. Special Assignment (Tax Bill)
  19. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Garanimals; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  21. Saturn / Voyager Missions
  22. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax and Budget Cuts
  3. US-USSR Rel. / Neutron Bomb
  4. Poland
  5. (Commercial: VW Rabbit; Christian Brothers Chateau La Salle Wine.)
  6. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Anacin; Terminix Pest Control.)
  9. Iran
  10. Whale Hunting
  11. Chicago / Ukraine Custody Case
  12. Berlin Wall Anniversary
  13. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  14. Abscam Sentences
  15. Nixon / Payoffs
  16. CIA
  17. Saturn / Voyager Missions
  18. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme Cleanser; Conoco.)
  19. England / Helicopter Crash
  20. Child Geniuses
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Rel.
  3. USSR Military Maneuvers / Poland
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lanacane Creme; Federal Express.)
  5. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  6. Signing Ceremony / Strike / Tax Cut
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; American Express Travelers Cheques; Terminix Pest Control.)
  9. Abscam Sentencing
  10. Espionage / Cooke
  11. Ozone
  12. Nixon / Payoff
  13. (Commercial: Moisturewear Makeup; Miracle Whip; Final Net Hair Spray.)
  14. Pope / Health
  15. MIAs
  16. Berlin Wall Anniversary
  17. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Absorbine, Junior; Shell Oil Company.)
  18. Child Geniuses
  19. Good Night

August 14, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1981
  1. Introduction Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. Economy
  4. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Christian Brothers Chateau La Salle Wine.)
  5. California / Fruit Fly
  6. Presley
  7. Tennessee / Blanton Sentenced
  8. Billy Carter
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Oil of Olay; General Motors.)
  11. Poland
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Beautyrest Mattresses; Hanes Underwear; Cella Wines.)
  14. Pope / Health
  15. Guatemala / Terrorism
  16. Iranian Gunboat Hijacked
  17. NFL Trial
  18. (Commercial: Anacin; Goodyear Service; Cortaid Cream.)
  19. US-China, PR Rel.
  20. Top Item Recapped
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1981
  1. MX Missile
  2. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Goodyear Service.)
  3. California / Fruit Fly
  4. California / Hospital Deaths
  5. Presley / Estate Suit
  6. Davis-Bacon Act
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  10. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  11. Hinckley / Assassination Attempt
  12. Pope / Health
  13. Poland
  14. US-USSR Rel. / Whaling Incident
  15. Guatemala / Terrorism
  16. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Dietac Appetite Suppressant.)
  17. Princeton University / Ice
  18. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  19. Smith Island
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Plymouth Champ; Dietac Appetite Suppressant.)
  4. California / Fruit Flies
  5. Alaska / Watt
  6. Economy
  7. California / Hospital Deaths
  8. Tennessee / Blanton Sentenced
  9. New York Daily News
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Extra Strength Bufferin; Elmer's Glue; Miracle Whip.)
  12. Pope / Health
  13. Poland
  14. Iran
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; General Motors; Oil of Olay.)
  16. Special Segment (Look-Alike Pills)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Rolaids; Sentry Insurance.)
  18. Bronx Zoo / Wild Ox
  19. Chicago White Sox
  20. Good Night

August 15, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Anacin.)
  4. California / Fruit Fly
  5. Florida / Fruit Fly
  6. (Commercial: Ford; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  7. Poland
  8. Pope / Health
  9. England / Rioting
  10. West Germany / Amusement Ride Accident
  11. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Sominex Sleep Aid.)
  12. MX Missiles
  13. Budget Cuts / Schneider
  14. Travers Stakes
  15. (Commercial: General Motors; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  16. Royal Wedding
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Kur (New York City)
  2. Poland
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra Strength Bufferin; Elmer's Glue.)
  4. MX Missile
  5. Neutron Bomb
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; Lanacane Creme; Grecian Formula 16)
  7. California / Fruit Fly
  8. Florida / Fruit Fly
  9. Violent Crime
  10. Florida / Child Murder
  11. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Dristan; Freedent Gum.)
  13. Pope / Health
  14. Royal Honeymoon
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. Japan / World War II Anniversary
  17. West Germany / Amusement Park Accident
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nytol Sleep Aid; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser; Ford.)
  19. 3-D Movies
  20. Good Night

August 16, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. War Planes / Israel
  3. USSR / United States / Armaments
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Federal Express Overnight Letter; Tronolane For Hemorrhoids.)
  6. Air Traffic Strike / Portugal
  7. Contact Lenses / Birth Control
  8. Upcoming Item
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; General Motors Corporation Auto Services and Parts; Hartz Pet Collars; Michelob Beer.)
  10. Crime / Florida
  11. Dennis
  12. Fruit Fly / California
  13. Upcoming Item
  14. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Liniment; Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses; Clorets; Cycle Dogfood.)
  15. Sports / Baseball
  16. Upcoming Item
  17. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Oil of Olay; Future Items.]
  18. Elvis Presley
  19. Philadelphia Bulletin / Reprieve
  20. Poll / Journalism
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Phil Jones (New York City)
  2. California / Fruit Fly
  3. (Commercial: Federal Express; Goodyear Arriva Tires.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  5. Tropical Storm Dennis
  6. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Dentu-Creme Denture Cleanser.)
  7. Pope / Health
  8. Philadelphia Bulletin
  9. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  10. United States Foreign Policy
  11. US-Israel Relations
  12. Reagan
  13. Balloon Crash
  14. Presley
  15. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Cella Wines.)
  16. Reagan Ranch
  17. Eternal Word Network
  18. Hotel Play
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. War Planes / Israel
  3. Arab Summit
  4. Upcoming Item
  5. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Rub; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. USSR / Neutron Bomb
  7. James Buckley / United States / USSR
  8. Poland
  9. MX Missile
  10. Upcoming Item
  11. (Commercial: Geritol; Grecian Formula 16; Lanacane.)
  12. Air Traffic Strike
  13. Dennis
  14. (Commercial: Hartz Pet Collars; Citicorp Travelers Checks; Oil of Olay.)
  15. Juvenile Crime
  16. Budget / Economy
  17. Quality Control / Autos
  18. Civil Rights / Child Care
  19. Upcoming Item
  20. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Sentry Insurance Company; Elmer's Glue.)
  21. Media Study
  22. Philadelphia Bulletin
  23. Good Night

August 17, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Israel Relations / Planes
  3. Marines Maneuvers
  4. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts Cereal; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  5. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  6. Plane Accidents / California and Florida
  7. California / Fruit Fly
  8. Poland
  9. OPEC Conference
  10. Zimbabwe / Explosion
  11. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Saran Wrap; Conoco.)
  12. Atlanta Murders / Williams
  13. Casino Extortion
  14. Violent Crime Task Force
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Hanes Underwear; Oil of Olay; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  17. Tropical Storm Dennis
  18. Special Assignment (Water Shortages)
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Federal Express; Sentry Insurance.)
  21. England / Cricket Match
  22. Top Item Recapped
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Military Preparedness
  3. US-Israel Relations / Planes
  4. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  5. Violent Crime
  6. Cong. Watch
  7. California / Fruit Fly
  8. Plane Accidents / Florida and California
  9. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  10. Tropical Storm Dennis
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  13. Nevada / Casino Extortion
  14. Atlanta Murders / Williams
  15. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hair Spray; Plymouth Champ.)
  16. Cuban Refugees
  17. OPEC Conference
  18. (Commercial: Preparation H; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  19. San Francisco / Drug Program
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Israel Relations / Planes
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Whirlpool Washers.)
  4. Near-Miss / New Jersey
  5. Plane Accident / California
  6. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  7. Tropical Storm Dennis
  8. AT&T
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benjamin Moore Moorwood Stains; Sanka Coffee; Moisturewear Makeup.)
  10. Atlanta Murders / Williams
  11. Casino Extortion
  12. Violent Crime
  13. Kleindienst
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Federal Express; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  16. OPEC Conference
  17. Cuba / Marine Maneuvers
  18. Cuban Refugees
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Anacin.)
  20. Andrea Doria
  21. Good Night

August 18, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. California / Fruit Fly
  4. (Commercial: Rolaids; Ford.)
  5. Hinckley
  6. Brady
  7. Reagan / Def. and Budget
  8. Economy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Century 21 Realty.)
  11. Jonestown / Layton Trial
  12. Hartman
  13. US-Iran Rel.
  14. Iran-France Relations
  15. Poland
  16. Neutron Bomb / USSR
  17. OPEC Conference
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: International House of Pancakes Restaurant; Corning Lenses; Beautyrest Mattresses; Goodyear Services.)
  20. Illinois / Coal Miners
  21. Tropical Storm Dennis
  22. Special Assignment (Water Shortage)
  23. (Commercial: Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; Goodyear Arriva Tires; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Defense Budget
  3. Economy
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Anacin.)
  6. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  7. Pan Am
  8. Louisiana / Gas Well Explosion
  9. Tropical Storm Dennis
  10. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  11. Poland
  12. OPEC Conference
  13. Iran-France Relations
  14. (Commercial: Brim Coffee Goodyear Service.)
  15. Hinckley
  16. Brady
  17. Jonestown / Layton Trial
  18. California / Fruit Fly
  19. California Politics / Senate Race
  20. (Commercial: Geritol Tonic; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  21. Florida / Seminole Bingo
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Defense Spending
  3. Hinckley
  4. Brady
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cycle Dog Food; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  7. Economy
  8. California / Fruit Fly
  9. Carter and Reagan Campaign Cmtes.
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Preparation H.)
  12. Poland
  13. US-Iran Rel.
  14. Iran-France Rel.
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Geritol Tonic; Radio Shack Television Antennas; Cella Wines.)
  16. Tropical Storm Dennis
  17. Jonestown / Layton Trial
  18. Burger
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nytol Sleep Aid; Sentry Insurance; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  20. Special Segment (France and Mitterrand)
  21. Good Night

August 19, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Plane Skirmish
  3. (Commercial: Sominex Sleep Aid; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  5. California / Fruit Fly
  6. Cuban Refugees
  7. Tropical Storm Dennis
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Ford Motor Company; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  10. Economy
  11. OPEC Conference
  12. Poland
  13. Iraq-France Rel.
  14. France-Iran Relations
  15. Economy: Gold Price
  16. (Commercial: Federal Express; Cella Wines; Whirlpool Refrigerator; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  17. Assassination Attempt/ Follow-Up
  18. Birth Control Pills
  19. Wilkins / Health
  20. (Commercial: Radio Shack Antennas; Moisturewear Makeup; Hanes Underwear.)
  21. Track Record
  22. Prince and Princess of Wales
  23. My Fair Lady Understudy
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Plane Skirmish
  3. (Commercial: Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; Celia Wines.)
  4. US-Libyan Confrontation / OPEC Conference
  5. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. US-Libya Relations / Hitman Trial
  7. Poland
  8. France-Iran Relations
  9. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Conoco.)
  10. California / Fruit Fly
  11. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  12. Birth Control Pills
  13. Economy
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Radio Shack Antennas; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  16. Track Record
  17. Princess of Wales
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Plane Confrontation
  3. (Commercial; Upcoming Items; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive.)
  4. California / Fruit Fly
  5. Economy
  6. Reagan Assassination Attempt / Follow-Up
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Brim Coffee; General Motors.)
  9. OPEC Conference
  10. Iran-France Relations
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Moisturewear Makeup; Florida Grapefruit Growers.)
  12. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  13. Birth Control Pills
  14. Track Record
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Federal Express; Total Cereal.)
  16. Prince and Princess of Wales
  17. Good Night

August 20, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. OPEC Conference / US-Libyan Rel.
  4. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Preparation H.)
  5. Brady
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. China, PR / Defector
  8. Poland
  9. Industrial Espionage
  10. Atlanta / CIA Recruitment
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; General Motors.)
  13. Iran / Bani-Sadr Interview
  14. Economy: Gold Price
  15. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Ford Motor Company; Sanka Coffee; Canon NP12O Copier.)
  16. Economy / Government Loans
  17. Bridgeport, Connecticut, vs. FBI, Justice Department
  18. (Commercial: Cella Wines; International House of Pancakes Restaurant; Plymouth Champ.)
  19. Top Item Recapped
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Rel. / Plane Incident
  3. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Rust-Oleum Primer.)
  4. Oak Ridge / Government Hospital Research
  5. Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners; Federal Express.)
  8. OPEC Conference
  9. Iran / Bani-Sadr Interview
  10. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  11. (Commercial: Krylon Spray Paint; Radio Shack Television Antennas.)
  12. Poland
  13. China, PR
  14. Northern Ireland
  15. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  16. Bridgeport, Connecticut / FBI Scam
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / US-Libya Incident
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Hanes Underwear.)
  4. OPEC Conference
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Service; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  7. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  8. Brady
  9. NASA and Mother Jones
  10. Udall-Watt Rel.
  11. Brown / 1984 Presidential Race
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Sears Photos; Brim Coffee.)
  14. Special Segment (The Fight For The Colorado)
  15. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Krylon Spray Paint; Radio Shack Antennas.)
  16. England / Kinetic Sculpture-Clock
  17. Good Night

August 21, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Tom Jarriel (London, England); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. OPEC Conference
  3. US-Libya Relations
  4. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Florida Orange Growers.)
  5. Israel-Iran Arms Connection
  6. Iran
  7. Economy: Gold Market
  8. (Commercial: Rust-Oleum Primer; Sentry Insurance; Rolaids.)
  9. Northern Ireland
  10. Poland
  11. Special Assignment (Food Stamps)
  12. Cuban Refugees
  13. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Oil of Olay; Brim Coffee; Cycle Dog Food.)
  14. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  15. NCAA and College Football Association
  16. New Jersey / Chemical Fire
  17. General Motors Corporation Recall
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Ben. Moore Paints; Ford Motor Company.)
  20. Siberian Crane
  21. Top Item Recapped
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. OPEC Conference
  3. US-Libya Rels
  4. MX Missiles
  5. (Commercial: Goodyear Service; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  6. Cuban Refugees
  7. Poland
  8. Northern Ireland
  9. (Commercial: Garanimals Clothing; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  10. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  11. X-Rated Cable Television
  12. Three Mile Island
  13. Indiana / Shootout
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Chevrolet Citation; Preparation H.)
  16. Draft Registration
  17. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Midas Mufflers.)
  18. Saturn / Voyager II
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. OPEC Conference
  3. US-Mexico Oil Deal
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Extra Strength Bufferin; Night of Olay.)
  5. US-Libya Relations / Plane Incident
  6. Neutron Bomb / Weinberger
  7. MX Missile
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Krylon Spray Paint; General Motors.)
  10. Cuban Refugees
  11. Statute of Liberty / Universitys. Immigration and Naturalization Services Demonstration
  12. Northern Ireland
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wine; Total Cereal; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  14. Food Stamp Fraud
  15. Kleindienst Trial
  16. Pan Am
  17. Baseball
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Armor All Protectant; High Point Coffee.)
  19. Saturn / Voyager II
  20. Massachusetts / National Seashore
  21. Good Night

August 22, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Taiwan / Plane Explosion
  3. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  4. Hijacking
  5. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Cella Wine.)
  6. Boyce Captured
  7. (Commercial: Correctol Laxative; Ford Motor Company.)
  8. Northern Ireland
  9. (Commercial: Freedent Chewing Gum; Sanka Coffee.)
  10. ERA Walk-A-Thon
  11. Alabama / George Wallace
  12. Virginia / Gubernatorial Race
  13. England / Golf
  14. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  15. Oklahoma / Monastic Ostriches
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Rel. / Plane Incident
  3. Namibia
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  5. Boyce / Capture
  6. Taiwan / Plane Crash
  7. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  8. Hijacking
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Lanacort Creme; Grecian Formula 16.)
  10. ERA Walk-A-Thon
  11. OPEC
  12. Sunflower Power
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Saran Wrap; Old El Paso Products.)
  14. Male-Female Differences
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Sentry Insurance; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  16. Saturn / Voyager II
  17. Savitch
  18. Good Night

August 23, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Rolaids.)
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  5. US-Libyan Relations / Plane Incident
  6. Israel Weapons Ind.
  7. MX Missile
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Sanka Coffee; Glidden; Ben-Gay.)
  9. North Carolina / Shooting
  10. Illinois / Rural Crime
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Corning Lenses; Chevrolet Chevette.)
  12. Sports / Baseball / Septuagenarian Runner
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Pepto-Bismol; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Homebrewed Beer
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1981
  1. Introduction Jane Pauley (New York City)
  2. United States Foreign Policy
  3. Defense Budget
  4. Pope
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Cycle Dog Food.)
  6. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  7. Anti-Mugging Insurance
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Dupont Lucite Paint; General Motors.)
  9. Bani-Sadr Interview
  10. Poland
  11. Irish-American Peace March
  12. Saudi Oil / Prince
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; American Express Travelers Cheques; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  14. Newport Jazz Festival
  15. Age and Madison Ave.
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Krylon Spray Paint; Super Poli-Grip Adhesive.)
  17. Saturn / Voyager II
  18. Good Night

August 24, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Hinckley / Arraignment
  3. Brady
  4. Chapman / Sentencing
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  6. US-Libya Relations / Plane Incident
  7. Israel-Egypt Rel.
  8. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Independent Insurance Agents of America; Cella Wines.)
  11. Abscam / Williams
  12. Seattle / Boyce
  13. Poland
  14. Overseas Trips / Nixon / Carter
  15. Japan / Typhoon
  16. Japan / Sony
  17. US-England Arms Venture
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Anacin; Fantastik Cleaner; Corning Lenses.)
  20. Postal Workers Contract
  21. Saturn / Voyager II
  22. Stock Market Report Additions (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Florida Orange Growers.)
  24. Cobra Guard
  25. Pregnant Panda
  26. Top Items Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Plane Incident
  3. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Riunite Wine.)
  4. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  5. F-15S
  6. Begin-Sadat Summit
  7. Stockholm / Embassy Takeover
  8. Iran / Terrorism
  9. (Commercial: Elmer's Glue; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  10. Chapman / Sentencing
  11. Hinckley / Indictment
  12. Abscam / Williams
  13. Boyce
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Bond Market
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  17. China, PR / Carter Visit
  18. Saturn / Voyager II
  19. Three Mile Island / Aftermath
  20. Cobra Guard
  21. (Commercial: Sear's Portraits; Preparation H.)
  22. McNell
  23. Minnesota / Plane Disappearance
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  3. MX Missile
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  5. US-Libya Relations / Plane Incident
  6. Stockholm / Embassy Takeover
  7. Salvation Army
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Final Net Hair Spray; Old Spice Cosmetics; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion.)
  9. Hinckley
  10. Chapman / Sentencing
  11. Abscam / Williams
  12. Boyce
  13. Domestic Surveillance
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Super Poli-Grip Adhesive; Gas-X.)
  16. Wall Street
  17. Airline Cutbacks
  18. Saturn / Voyager II
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Di-Gel; Oil of Olay; Realty World.)
  20. Gatoraid
  21. Times Square
  22. Good Night

August 25, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy / Inflation
  3. England / Economy
  4. United States Dollar / American Tourists
  5. Japan / Stock Market
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Saturn / Voyager II
  9. US-Israel Relations / Plane Shipments / AWACS Sale
  10. Begin-Sadat Summit
  11. South Africa-Angola Relations
  12. Economy: Gold Prices
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Ford Vehicles; Pepto-Bismol.)
  14. El Salvador-US Relations
  15. MX Missile
  16. Neutron Bomb / USSR Press Conference
  17. China, PR / Carter Visit / Agriculture
  18. China, PR / Oil Well
  19. (Commercial: Cella Wines; French's Mustard; Canon NP120 Copier; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  20. Job Discriminations
  21. Special Assignment (Insurance.)
  22. Auto Sales
  23. California / Fruit Fly
  24. San Francisco / Gas Main Rupture
  25. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Cycle Dog Food.)
  26. Top Item Recapped
  27. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Economy / Inflation
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Ford Motor Company.)
  5. Job Discrimination
  6. Amtrak
  7. Saturn / Voyager II
  8. San Francisco / Gas Main Rupture
  9. (Commercial: Anacin; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  10. Begin-Sadat Summit
  11. Canada / Mounted Police Scandal
  12. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Hanes Underwear.)
  13. Angola-South Africa Relations
  14. Argentina / Human Rights
  15. El Salvador
  16. California / Fruit Fly
  17. Long Island / Draw Bridge Accident
  18. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive.)
  19. US-USSR Rel. / Joint Fishing
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Saturn / Voyager II
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fantastik Cleaner; Brim Coffee.)
  4. Economy / Inflation
  5. California / Fruit Fly
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. Begin-Sadat Summit
  9. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  10. Iran
  11. Brussels / Embassy Occupation
  12. US-Libya Relations / Plane Incident
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Florida Grapefruit Growers; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  14. Job Discrimination
  15. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  16. Postal Workers' Contract
  17. Job Discrimination / Cartoon
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Insurance; Elmer's Glue; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  19. Pennsylvania / School Sports
  20. Monster Softball
  21. Good Night

August 26, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. Saturn / Voyager II
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. California / Fruit Fly
  5. San Francisco / Gas Main Rupture
  6. Economy: Gold Price (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Sanka Coffee; French's Mustard.)
  8. US-USSR Rel.
  9. Begin-Sadat Summit
  10. US-Libya Relations
  11. (Commercial: Florida Grapefruit Growers; Century 21 Realty; Interwoven Socks; Goodyear Service.)
  12. Weinberger-Stockman Conflict
  13. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  14. Pan Am
  15. Baldwin Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Sentry Insurance; High Point Coffee.)
  18. South Africa-Angola Conflict
  19. Nigerian Oil
  20. France / Death Penalty
  21. Track
  22. North Dakota / School Opening
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1981
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Saturn / Voyager II
  3. California / Fruit Fly
  4. (Commercial: Cortaid Cream; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  5. Defense Spending
  6. Budget Deficit
  7. Education
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Oscar Mayer Products; Ford Motor Company.)
  10. Begin-Sadat Summit
  11. US-Libya Relations
  12. CIA / Libya
  13. Nigerian Oil
  14. (Commercial: Cella Wines; Interwoven Socks.)
  15. Canada / Mounted Police
  16. Baldwin Death
  17. Hays' Death
  18. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins; Goodyear Service.)
  19. Amtrak
  20. Track
  21. Tree House
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Defense Spending
  3. Budgets
  4. Amtrak
  5. (Commercial: Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  6. California / Fruit Fly
  7. Saturn / Voyager II
  8. Nonunion Coal Mines
  9. Hooks / Reagan
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Night of Olay; Cella Wines; Interwoven Socks.)
  12. Begin-Sadat Summit
  13. Pope
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Ex-Lax; Dupont Lucite Paint.)
  15. Special Segment (No Room On The Air)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident Denture Cleanser; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Di-Gel.)
  17. Education
  18. North Dakota / School
  19. Hughes' Estate
  20. Good Night

August 27, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds
  2. North Korea-US Relations
  3. (Commercial: Conoco; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  4. Wilson Interview
  5. Sirhan Interview
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers; Nabisco Wheat Thins; Brim Coffee.)
  8. Voyager II
  9. California / Fruit Fly
  10. China, PR / Carter
  11. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  12. Economy: Gold Price
  13. (Commercial: Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Oil of Olay; Florida Orange Growers; Federal Express.)
  14. Charity Deductions
  15. Special Assignment (Budget Cuts)
  16. (Commercial: French's Mustard; Cella Wines; Realty World.)
  17. Angel Island Deer
  18. Top Item Recapped
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. North Korea-US Conflict
  3. US-Libyan Confrontation
  4. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Rust-Oleum Primer.)
  5. Voyager II
  6. California / Fruit Fly
  7. Charity Deductions
  8. Oil Imports / Trade Deficit
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar.)
  11. China, PR / Carter
  12. Poland
  13. Angola-S. African Conflict
  14. (Commercial: General Motors Service; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  15. Nuclear Power Plants / Warning Device / Three Mile Island
  16. Elderly / Kidnapping and Embezzlement
  17. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  18. CIA Scandal
  19. (Commercial: Sentry Insurance; Cella Wines.)
  20. Gold Standard
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1981
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Plane Incident
  3. US-Libya Relations / Plane Incident
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pond's Cold Cream and Cream and Cocoa Butter Lotion; Good Seasons Salad Dressing.)
  5. Saturn / Voyager II
  6. Fruit Fly / California and Florida
  7. Oil Rip-Off
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; General Motors; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  10. Atlanta Murders
  11. CIA Scandal
  12. Indiana / Nuclear Plant
  13. Idaho / Mine Closing
  14. (Commercial: Florida Orange Growers; Dristan; Kellogg's Cereals.)
  15. Libya
  16. Israel-Egypt Relations
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Federal Express; Elmer's Glue.)
  18. Nixon's Legacy
  19. Good Night

August 28, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  2. North Korea-US Relations / Plane Incident
  3. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Ford Motor Company.)
  4. Hinckley / Arraignment
  5. Special Assignment (Crime and Insanity Plea)
  6. CIA / McNell Mystery
  7. Espionage / Cooke
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: General Foods Products and Muscular Dystrophy Association; Sentry Insurance; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  10. Wilson / CIA Scandal
  11. Ukrainian Immigrant Case
  12. Moscow / United States Embassy Incident
  13. USSR / Black Market Products
  14. USSR / Grain Harvest
  15. Poland
  16. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  17. Track
  18. Economy: Gold Price
  19. (Commercial: Fantastik Cleaner; Night of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Cella Wine.)
  20. Australian Meat Scandal
  21. Saturn / Voyager II
  22. California / Heat Wave
  23. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; 3M V-Seal Weather Strips; Sara Lee Products.)
  24. Hughes Estate
  25. Top Item Recapped
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1981
  1. Introduction Lesley Stahl (New York City)
  2. Hinckley / Arraignment
  3. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  4. Foreign Policy
  5. MX Missiles
  6. France and Mexico / El Salvador Coalition
  7. Economy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: General Foods Products and Muscular Dystrophy Association; Conoco.)
  10. Moscow / United States Embassy Incident
  11. Afghanistan
  12. (Commercial: Century 21 Realty; Cortaid Cream.)
  13. Vancouver Murders
  14. Chicago / Busing
  15. Detroit / Missing Elderly
  16. Saturn / Voyager II
  17. Space Shuttle
  18. CIA / McNell
  19. (Commercial: Old El Paso Products; Elmer's Glue.)
  20. Track
  21. Poland / Women's Movement
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Hinckley / Arraignment
  3. CIA / McNell
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin; Interwoven Socks.)
  5. Australian Beef Scandal
  6. California / Fruit Fly
  7. Economy / Index
  8. Economy / Bank Rates
  9. Supreme Court / Nixon
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: General Foods Products and Muscular Dystrophy Association; Oil of Olay; Geritol.)
  12. El Salvador / France and Mexico
  13. US-N. Korea Relations / Plane Incident
  14. MX Missile
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cella Wine; Elmer's Glue; Du Pont Lucite Paint.)
  16. Special Segment (Summer Storms)
  17. Space Shuttle
  18. Saturn / Voyager II
  19. Track Record
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hanes Underwear; Final Net Hair Spray; Pond's Cold Cream.)
  21. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  22. Stamps
  23. Good Night

August 29, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1981
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Bruce Morton (New York City)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Austria / Terrorism
  4. Paris / Hotel Bombing
  5. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Independent Insurance Agents of America, Incorporated)
  6. Poland
  7. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  8. (Commercial: Dietac Appetite Suppressant; Sanka Coffee.)
  9. California / Fruit Fly
  10. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  11. Saturn / Voyager II
  12. Brady / Health
  13. (Commercial: Wagner Power Painter; Cortef Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  14. Royal Portrait
  15. Northern Ireland
  16. New Zealand
  17. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Nytol Sleep Aid.)
  18. Thomas / Death
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1981
  1. Introduction Jessica Savitch (New York City)
  2. Austria / Terrorism
  3. Mideast / Cheysson
  4. Paris / Hotel Bombing
  5. Thomas / Death
  6. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Whirlpool Washers.)
  7. South Africa-Angolas Conflict
  8. El Salvador
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cycle Dog Food; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  10. MX Missile
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Cereal; Lanacort; Grecian Formula 16.)
  12. Savings Certificates
  13. Royal Portrait
  14. Shooting
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Old Spice Cosmetics; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  16. Brady / Birthday
  17. Thomas / Death
  18. Good Night

August 30, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (New York City)
  2. Iran / Terrorism
  3. Angola-South Africa Conflict / Namibia
  4. Austria / Terrorism
  5. Paris / Hotel Bombing
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  7. Reagan / Vacation
  8. Economy / Interest Rates
  9. Economy / College Costs
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Geritol; Oil of Olay; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  11. Poland
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Good Seasons Salad Dressing; Rust-Oleum Primer; Hartz Flea and Tick Collar; Ben-Gay.)
  13. Sports: Horse Racing / Baseball / Football
  14. (Commercial: Goodyear Service; Tronolane Hemorrhoid Medication; "World News Tonight".)
  15. China, PR / Carter Visit
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Morton Dean
  2. Iran / Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: General Motors; Gas-X.)
  4. Economy
  5. Idaho / Smelter Town
  6. Ku Klux Klan and FBI
  7. (Commercial: Conoco; Corning Lenses.)
  8. Austria / Terrorism
  9. Argentina / Anti-Semitism
  10. (Commercial: Sears Portraits; Sara Lee Products.)
  11. Poland
  12. China, PR / Carter
  13. West Virginia / Death Case
  14. (Commercial: Old Spice Cosmetics; Cella Wines.)
  15. Ventriloquism
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1981
  1. Introduction Bob Kur (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. College Costs
  4. California / Blackout
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Sanka Coffee.)
  6. Iran / Terrorism
  7. Israel / Terrorism
  8. France-PLO Relations
  9. US-Saudi Arabia Relations / AWACS
  10. Sadat
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Oil of Olay; Whirlpool Products.)
  12. NFL Investigation
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Grecian Formula 16.)
  14. Poland
  15. Austria / Terrorism
  16. Nonaligned Nations
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Nytol Sleep Aid; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  18. Haig-Weinberger Rel.
  19. Good Night

August 31, 1981

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1981
  1. Iran / Terrorism
  2. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)
  3. Iran / Terrorism
  4. West Germany / Terrorism
  5. Peru / Terrorism
  6. (Commercial: Michelob Light Beer; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  7. Economy
  8. Budget Cuts
  9. Economy / Auto Industry
  10. Economy / Housing
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Glidden Paints; Grape-Nuts Cereal; Hanes Underwear.)
  13. Bus Accident
  14. Vancouver Murders
  15. Nursing Home Mystery
  16. Special Assignment (Look-Alike Drugs)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Formby's Furniture Refinisher; Night of Olay; Fasteeth Denture Adhesive; French's Mustard.)
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Poland
  20. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  21. Royal Portrait Slashed
  22. Economy: Gold Prices
  23. (Commercial: Nature Valley Granola Bars; Canon NP120 Copier; Paul Masson Wine.)
  24. Top Item Recapped
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1981
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Anti-US Terrorism
  3. Iran / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Gas-X; Ken-L Ration Tender Chunks Dog Food.)
  5. West Germany / Terrorism
  6. Peru / Terrorism
  7. Detroit / Bombs
  8. (Commercial: Paul Masson Wines; Ford Motor Company.)
  9. Savers Certificates
  10. Economy / Prime Rate
  11. Air Traffic Controllers' Strike
  12. Poland
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Freedent Chewing Gum.)
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. Vancouver / Child Murders
  17. West Virginia / Death Decision
  18. (Commercial: Wagner Power Painter; Riunite Wine.)
  19. Look-Alike Drugs
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1981
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nature Valley Granola Bars; Oil of Olay.)
  4. West Germany / Terrorism
  5. Peru / Terrorism
  6. Poland
  7. Seelye
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Saran Wrap; Polident Denture Cleanser; Fantastik Cleaner.)
  10. Economy / Prime Rate
  11. All-Savers Certificates
  12. Stock Market
  13. 1982 Budget
  14. Reagan / Work Day
  15. Detroit / Mail Bombs
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Cereals; Realty World; Federal Express.)
  17. Space Shuttle
  18. Saturn / Voyager II
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Glidden Paints; Sanka Coffee; Sentry Insurance.)
  20. Notting Hill Festival
  21. Good Night

Specials

• August 06, 1981 - CBS Special - What's Good For General Motors... [19:00:10 - 19:57:30]
• August 11, 1981 - PBS Special - Business and Media: Allies or Adversaries? [09:00:10 - 09:58:10]
• August 15, 1981 - NBC Special - Why Poland Makes Moscow Shudder [21:00:00 - 21:58:50]
• August 19, 1981 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:03:40 - 23:33:40]

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