March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: Iran hostage crisis. Commentary by George Will on US influences and humiliation.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: The Dangers Of Boxing. Concerns about older boxers still fighting. Comments from Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, others.
News Bulletin: Although fighting well, Ali loses a decision to Trevor Berbick in a non-title heavyweight bout in the Bahamas.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Guest: David Gergen.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: Update on Great Britain- Argentina Falklands crisis, possible crisis in Middle East, Israel may invade Lebanon.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: Secretary Alexander Haig mediating Falklands crisis.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: Falklands, British lose destroyer.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: Massive air battle results in loss of Syrian jets, Syrian missile base destroyed.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: Ceasefire-prelude to Argentina surrender, report from Buenos Aires, grieving and angry Argentinians blame US for defeat, report from London.
March 24th, 1980-
ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues.
Topic: Secretary of State Alexander Haig resigns.
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