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1976-09-24, NBC, 15 min.
A summary of the first Presidential debate between incumbent President Gerald R. Ford and the Democratic challenger, Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia. John Chancellor and David Brinkley report.
1976-10-01, , min.
Latest Gallup Poll shows Carter in front of Ford 50 to 42%. Vice-presidential candidates Dole and Mondale both return to Washington after campaigning on road.
1976-10-04, ABC, 29 min.
In a bold move, ABC offered Barbara Walters the distinction of being television's first anchorwoman. She joined Harry Reasoner at ABC's anchor desk on October 4th 1976. Though the ratings for ABC's evening news rose slightly, the network remained third in the news race. Under new management, Roone Arledge made major changes and on July 7th, 1978, Reasoner was released form his contract and returned to CBS News. PREMIERE BROADCAST Dupe 0f 7484
1976-10-04, , min.
Agriculture secretary Earl Butz resigns. Supreme Court death penalty decision.
1976-10-06, CBS, 30 min.
April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963.
#18109: GERALD FORD NEWS CONFERENCE
Order1976-10-14, , min.
President Ford uses news conference to attack his opponent, Jimmy Carter.
1976-10-17, , min.
Fighting in Lebanon stops after Syrians and Palestinians agree to ceasefire. China performs nuclear test. Reds beat Yankees 4-3 in game 2 of World Series.
1976-10-28, , min.
Jimmy Carter campaigns in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Ford in Indiana and Ohio.
#9011: NEWS SPECIAL
Order1976-11-01, NBC, 30 min.
A profile of incumbent President Gerald R. Ford, one day before the presidential election, won by Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia.
1976-11-01, , min.
First presidential votes will come from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. Both Presidential and vice-presidential candidates finish their campaigns.
#8986: "NBC NIGHTLY NEWS."
Order1976-11-03, NBC, 30 min.
On August 16th, 1971, John Chancellor became the new anchorman replacing David Brinkley. Chancellor and Brinkley were teamed together, though Brinkley's role fluctuated between co-anchor and commentator. In October 1979, Brinkley left NBC Nightly News. In 1981, Brinkley became a commentator for ABC World News Tonight.
1976-11-04, WGY, 30 min.
Live radio coverage of President-Elect Jimmy Carter's first press conference after being elected the President of the United States.
1976-11-07, ABC, 60 min.
An American and British narrator relate their countries differing perspectives of the events leading up to American independence.
#8924: NBC CAPTIONED NEWS
Order1976-11-12, NBC, 00 min.
A repeat of an earlier newscast.
1976-11-15, ABC, 29 min.
In a bold move, ABC offered Barbara Walters the distinction of being television's first anchorwoman. She joined Harry Reasoner at ABC's anchor desk on October 4th 1976. Though the ratings for ABC's evening news rose slightly, the network remained third in the news race. Under new management, Roone Arledge made major changes and on July 7th, 1978, Reasoner was released from his contract and returned to CBS News. Harry Reasoner, Barbara Walters, co-anchor.
1976-11-23, , min.
President-Elect Jimmy Carter spends the day on Capital Hill. Upcoming items are outlined.
#8987: "NBC NIGHTLY NEWS."
Order1976-12-13, NBC, 30 min.
On August 16th, 1971, John Chancellor became the new anchorman replacing David Brinkley. Chancellor and Brinkley were teamed together, though Brinkley's role fluctuated between co-anchor and commentator. In October 1979, Brinkley left NBC Nightly News. In 1981, Brinkley became a commentator for ABC World News Tonight. The Supreme Court refuses the stay of execution for Gary Gilmore. Also, a report on Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale's electoral votes being counted in Pennslyvania.
1976-12-13, , min.
President-Elect Jimmy Carter to announce two new cabinet officers. President Ford meets with top economy advisers. One topic of discussion expected to be tax cuts.
1976-12-20, CBS, 30 min.
April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963. A special report on the death of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
1976-12-21, NBC, 35 min.
- Jimmy Carter
- Edward Kennedy
- Tom Brokaw
- Rosalynn Carter
- Anthony Carter
- Amy Rusch
- Terry Epstein
- Charles Rangel
- Dan Rostenkowski
President-Elect Jimmy Carter holds a press conference to announce the naming of his cabinet. Tom Brokaw reports.
1976-12-23, PBS, 30 min.
A special report on the death of long-time Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
1976-12-26, ABC, 29 min.
In a bold move, ABC offered Barbara Walters the distinction of being television's first anchorwoman. She joined Harry Reasoner at ABC's anchor desk on October 4th 1976. Though the ratings for ABC's evening news rose slightly, the network remained third in the news race. Under new management, Roone Arledge made major changes and on July 7th, 1978, Reasoner was released from his contract and returned to CBS News.
#8981: NBC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT
Order1976-12-26, NBC, 90 min.
A nationwide poll on the thinking of the American people as 1976 comes to a close. John Chancellor reports.
1976-12-31, NBC, 05 min.
A live wrap-up of the day's news.
1977-01-05, NBC, 30 min.
A half hour special 11:30pm-Midnight panel discussion moderated by Edwin Newman about reactions to the NBC special, "Violence in America," telecast this evening from 8:00pm to 11:00pm.
1977-01-18, NBC, 60 min.
An NBC special report on the execution of convicted murderer Gary Mark Gilmore on January 17th, 1977.
1977-01-21, , min.
Jimmy Carter names two cabinet appointees, one of which his cousin Hugh, named assistant for administration.
1977-01-21, , min.
New wave of cold weather settles over country. Senate takes up amendment for the abolition of the Electoral College. Ray Marshall is sworn in as Secretary of Labor.
1977-01-28, , min.
Extremely cold weather continues spreading over northeast and midwest. President Carter planning several TV talks.
1977-01-31, , min.
Congress debating president's energy bill. His economy package goes to Congress.
1977-02-19, CBS, 30 min.
CBS NEWS anchored by Bob Schieffer each Saturday night from 6:30-7:00pm
1977-02-27, , min.
Uganda President Idi Amin changes date and place of meeting with all Ugandas American population. Pope Paul continues ban on women priests in Catholic Church.
1977-02-28, , min.
Idi Amin again postpones meeting with Americans in Uganda. National governors conference meeting in Washington.
#8988: "NBC NIGHTLY NEWS."
Order1977-03-05, NBC, 30 min.
- David Brinkley
- John Chancellor
- Richard Reckner
- Jim Ferguson
- Leo Cottrell
- Vernon Phillips
- Don Dogus
- Bob Astles
On August 16th, 1971, John Chancellor became the new anchorman replacing David Brinkley. Chancellor and Brinkley were teamed together, though Brinkley's role fluctuated between co-anchor and commentator. In October 1979, Brinkley left NBC Nightly News. In 1981, Brinkley became a commentator for ABC World News Tonight. Americans in Uganda feel comfortable and content despite stateside concern for their welfare.
1977-03-06, , min.
Latest news update.
1977-03-09, , min.
President Carter announces lifting of flight ban to Cuba, Vietnam, Cambodia, and North Korea. Oath of office given to new CIA Director Stansfield Turner.
1977-03-10, , min.
British Prime Minister John Callaghan visits White House. Progress in New York City financial problems.
1977-03-13, , min.
Snowstorms in Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas kill 17. Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons and 3 others resign as trustees of Teamsters Central States Pension Fund.
1977-03-14, , min.
Paul Warnke sworn in as chief disarmament negotiator and head of Arms Control and Disarmament agency. Congress and White House battle over deletion of water projects.
1977-03-15, , min.
Representative Sam Gibbons in charge of investigating Teamsters Central States Pension Fund.
1977-03-27, , min.
Two jet airliners (KLM- Pan American) collide on runway of Canary Island airport off Morocco coast. At least 249 dead and maybe as many as 563. United States sending investigative team. Pan Am plane mostly boarded in Los Angeles. Egyptian President Sadat meets with President Carter in Washington for Mideast peace talks.
#9063A: NEWSCENTER SIX
Order1977-03-27, WRGB, 20 min.
Headline Events Include: Catholic priest Howard Hubbard installed as the 9th Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, yesterday. At 38 Bishop Hubbard becomes the youngest Roman Catholic bishop in the nation. Jumbo Jets Collide, 570 Dead. A Dutch jet plowed into a packed Pan American jumbo jet on a foggy runway in the Canary Islands, yesterday, and the two Boeing 747s erupted in flames killing 570 persons in the worst disaster in aviation history. The entire compliment of 235 passengers and 14 crew members aboard the Royal Dutch KLM jumbo jet perished as the plane hit an American jetliner while attempting ta takeoff at a speed of over 150 miles per hour. NOTE: In actuality this disaster remains, to date, the worst passenger airline disaster in aviation history. 23 crew members were killed. 560 passengers were killed. Total dead, 583 people.
1977-03-30, , min.
Secretary of State Vance Carries arms proposal limitations to USSR. Death toll in Pan American-KLM plane crash now stands at 577.
1977-04-01, WNBC, 2 min.
Daytime news update daily TV broadcast brief of latest developments. Russian teacher states, before committing suicide, that he and Lee Harvey Owsald planned the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Iran has a second major Earthquake. Cuba plans to host basketball game in Cuba with American team, first time in 16 years. Elvis Presley is in the hospital with the Flu. Chuck Scarborough hosts, who joined WNBC News Center in New York in 1974. In 1980 he became co-anchor on News 4 New York.
1977-04-04, CBS, 30 min.
April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963.
1977-04-14, NBC, 60 min.
- John Chancellor
- Jimmy Carter
- Rosalynn Carter
- Harold Brown
- Walter Mondale
- Susan Claus
- Hamilton Jordan
- Cyrus Vance
- Brock Adams
- Bert Lance
- James Schlesinger
- Juanita Kreps
NBC news correspondent John Chancellor examines a Presidential day in the life of President Jimmy Carter.
1977-04-20, CBS, 60 min.
Comparison of the United States and Soviet military preparedness and capabilities. Weapons are assessed that could give the United States the edge.
1977-04-21, , min.
President Carter asked for adoption of energy plan by joint resolution of Congress. Social Security recipients to receive 5.9% increase in July.
1977-04-28, CBS, 118 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Red Skelton
- Jackie Gleason
- Art Carney
- Harry S. Truman
- Charles Kuralt
- Milton Berle
- Arthur Godfrey
- Mary Martin
- Sid Caesar
- Ed Sullivan
- Burns & Allen
- Ernie Kovacs
- Charlton Heston
- Paul Newman
- James Dean
- Don Larsen
- Edward P. Morgan
- Douglas Edwards
- Dick Van Dyke
- Noel Coward
- Walter Matthau
- Lucille Ball
- Alan Young
- Rex Harrison
- John F. Kennedy
- Fulton J. Sheen
- Al Hodge
- Frank Stanton
- Joe McCarthy
- Douglas Mac Arthur
- Jack Lemon
The history of television is examined. Complete with original commercials. Host: Charles Kuralt The special is a retrospective of the social history of television programming, circa 1948-1960's. Host Charles Kuralt describes live television and illustrates the kinescope process. Excerpts include coverage of the following topics and people: Burns and Allen; news programs with Edward P. Morgan and Douglas Edwards; newsreels and propaganda; Art Carney and Jackie Gleason; children's programs, including "Captain Video"; the growth of television; performers Milton Berle, Ernie Kovacs, Red Skelton, Alan Young, Dick Van Dyke and Lucille Ball; reporter Edward R. Murrow; the Korean War; blacklisting; Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy; Mary Martin and Noel Coward; the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings; Sid Caesar; President Harry S Truman's 1951 dismissal of General MacArthur; Bishop Fulton J. Sheen; a comedy and entertainment montage; quiz show scandals with comments by Frank Stanton of CBS and a look at how shows were rigged; Rex Harrison rehearsing for "My Fair Lady"; anthology drama with Charlton Heston, James Dean, and others; the 1952 Republican Convention; John F. Kennedy's 1956 bid for vice president; the 1960 presidential campaign; and Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Includes commercials.
1977-05-04, ABC, 29 min.
In a bold move, ABC offered Barbara Walters the distinction of being television's first anchorwoman. She joined Harry Reasoner at ABC's anchor desk on October 4th 1976. Though the ratings for ABC's evening news rose slightly, the network remained third in the news race. Under new management, Roone Arledge made major changes and on July 7th, 1978, Reasoner was released from his contract and returned to CBS News.