The 1972 World Chess Champioship in Reykjavik, Iceland begins between Bobby Fischer and world champion Boris Spassky of the USSR. World master and grandmaster chess players gather in the PBS TV studios to comment on the matches.

Host: Shelby Lyman.          

Commentary from John Connally. In world chess tournament, Bobby Fischer once again defeats Boris Spassky. Arthur Bremer ruled sane by jury when shooting George Wallace, sentenced to 63 years in prison. 

Harry Reasoner host.

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

Guests: An interview with Mick Jagger, Chess champion Bobby Fischer.                                         

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

Guest: Chess Champion Bobby Fischer.    

Dupe of #17013.                                          

Russian chess champion Boris Spassky takes a rest from the world chess tournament with Bobby Fischer holding an 8-5 lead. President Nixon picks Frank Carlucci to rush aid to Pennsylvania flood victims.      

Henry Kissinger meets for two hours with South Vietnamese President Thieu. They will meet again shortly. After 40 moves, the 15th game in the world chess tournament between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer is adjourned.       

Senator McGovern campaigns in the midwest. The 15th game of the world chess tournament ends in a draw. Bobby Fischer holds a 9-6 lead over Boris Spassky.                     

Bobby Fischer declared the winner in world chess tournament. Boris Spassky phones in resignation. Rick Demont wins Gold Medal in 400-meter freestyle.        

The Gold Medal Winner meets the Oscar Loser.    
First of eight Bob Hope specials for the season.
Show business debut of Mark Spitz.

Duplicate of #5117.
                      

October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).

Guests: Bobby Fischer, Jaye P. Morgan.