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52 records found for ABC EVENING NEWS
1965-02-04, ABC, 7 min.
February 1, 1965 - December 29, 1967 Twenty six year old Peter Jennings begins anchoring the ABC Evening News, broadcast in black and white. Selina crisis; negroes arrested during voter registration drive, Martin Luther King is arrested, 700 arrested in jail protest, fighting in Laos, forty killed in South Vietnam, McGeorge Bundy to confer with Maxwell Taylor, LBJ may visit, Beirut, a report from Marina. NOTE: It was during Peter Jennings tenure that ABC's evening newscast expanded to thirty minutes on January 9, 1967, at which time the broadcast also reverted to color. Correspondent Howard K. Smith would appear daily contributing news analysis. ABC was the third network to lengthen its early evening newscast. nearly three and half years after both CBS and NBC had expanded their evening news programs to a half - hour.1965-02-08, ABC, min.
US airstrike in North Vietnam, Kosygin pledges North Vietnamese support, comments from President Johnson, McGeorge Bundy, update on space news with ABC science editor, Jules Bergman who reports on the fate of the original Mercury spaceflight, time has fragmented Voyager 7 spacecraft.
1965-02-15, ABC, 10 min.
Singer Nat King Cole has died. Joseph Cotton does a commercial for Bufferin. Host: Peter Jennings.
1965-02-16, ABC, 9 min.
A report on the Saturn 1 lift-off. ABC science editor Jules Bergman reports.
1965-02-19, ABC, 4 min.
South Vietnamese General Khanh is overthrown by General Warner Farr. John Scali comments.
1965-03-08, ABC, 16 min.
A Vietnam report. The United States landed its first combat troops in South Vietnam as 3500 marines arrived to defend the US airbase at Da Nang.
1965-03-23, ABC, 11 min.
The Ranger 9 spacecraft impacts the moon after taking photos, Astronauts Young and Grissom back on the carrier "Intrepid," ABC science editor Jules Bergman comments on future US space flights, the US defends the use of non-lethal gas in Vietnam, comment by Dean Rusk, Robert McNamara and the possible opening of a pandora's box, comment to exploit the use of it, Selina march is in progress, Senator Robert Kennedy climbs Mt. Kennedy (13,500ft) to the top and arrives at 8,000 ft level by helicopter,
1965-05-12, ABC, min.
The failed USSR moon landing. ABC science editor Jules Bergman reports.
1965-05-14, ABC, 7 min.
The Queen dedicates an acre of land to a JFK Memorial in London.
#14823: WABC EVENING NEWS
Order1965-05-26, WABC, min.
Howard Cosell comments on last night's heavyweight championship fight between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali.
1965-06-10, ABC, 14 min.
A report on the church and birth control, New York City Mayor Robert Wagner announces he will not seek another term after 12 years in office.
1965-06-11, ABC, min.
Topic: The coup in the Saigon government.
1965-06-30, ABC, 9 min.
A review of the day's news with Peter Jennings.
1965-07-01, ABC, 28 min.
News events of the day with Peter Jennings.
1965-07-01, ABC, 14 min.
News events of the day with Peter Jennings. Commentary by Howard K. Smith.
1965-07-20, ABC, min.
Vietnam war escalation is possible. Bob Young substitutes for Peter Jennings.
1965-07-21, ABC, 14 min.
News events of the day. Bob Young subbing for Peter Jennings.
1965-07-22, ABC, 10 min.
A report on Casey Stengel's 75th birthday. Bob Young subbing for Peter Jennings.
1965-10-18, ABC, 3 min.
Angry congressmen comment about anti-war protests.
1965-11-03, ABC, 9 min.
John Lindsay elected Mayor of New York City, comments by Lindsay and newsman Howard K. Smith, in Washington, DC, a man (Norman Morrison) dies when he sets himself on fire in protest against the Vietnam war, voter registration hits a snag in the south.
1965-11-22, ABC, 13 min.
Report from Vietnam. Viet Cong go on Offensive. The second anniversary of death of President John F. Kennedy. Edward P. Morgan reports.
1966-03-01, ABC, 23 min.
The latest news. Bob Young subbing for Peter Jennings.
1966-03-07, ABC, 13 min.
Bob Young subbing for Peter Jennings.
1966-03-11, ABC, min.
Bob Young subbing for Peter Jennings.
1966-11-02, ABC, 13 min.
A report on President Johnson's return from the Far East. Peter Jennings, host.
1966-11-03, ABC, 13 min.
The latest news. Peter Jennings reports.
1967-11-24, ABC, 10 min.
Includes commercials.
1968-03-15, ABC, 27 min.
A report on the Robert Kennedy presidential campaign, an excerpt of CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. "Lineup" on Saturday night late show. Includes commercials.
#15702A: ABC EVENING NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-04-01, ABC, 26 min.
- Gerald Ford
- Lyndon Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
The ABC Evening Report with Bob Young. Comments from Eugene McCarthy, George Wallace, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, and others, the European reaction to LBJ's decision not to run.
1968-04-02, ABC, 27 min.
A report on the Wisconsin primary with Howard K. Smith, Tom Jerrold, and Sam Donaldson. Smith reports on President Johnson's decision to stop the bombing of North Vietnam and possible negotiations to come. A report on negro riots in Memphis, Tennessee, a comment by Jesse Jackson, bombing of North Vietnam more extensive than LBJ proposed, results in severe criticism, Hanoi calls the US peace offer a failure. Host: Bob Young.
1968-04-03, ABC, 26 min.
ABC Evening News with Bob Young. Reports from Vietnam. Includes commercials.
1968-04-04, ABC, 29 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Bob Young
- Jules Bergman
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- Don Baker
- Bill Brannigan
- Charles Robb
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Terence Cooke
- Tom Jerriel
- Bill Gill
Latest news related to Hanoi, Bill Gill reports from Honolulu Hawaii related to President Johnson's visit, In New Zealand allies aggree that any coalition government there would be unacceptable. Bill Brannigan report s on the possibility of peace in Vietnam, Don Baker reports from Saigon and interviews the people there who want peace to come to their land, 27,000 allied troups in Pegasus...troops in Vietnam arriving in droves including Captain Charles Robb, son-in-law of President Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy on the Presidential campaign trail and about to throw his hat into the ring, Sen. Hubert Humphrey who speaks before the AFL/CIO. Tom Jerriel report s from Arkansas regarding violent tornados effecting many states including Iowa and Alabama. President Johnson visits St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, Hubert Humphrey announces his candidacy for president, The Saturn V rocket takeoff, Jules Bergman reports, trouble for the Apollo VI flight. Commercials include: Lidocaine for relief of itching, Johnson's foot soap, Dial, Wax Remover, Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicine, Viceroy Cigarettes, Playtex Soft Line Padded Bras, and Girdles, Betty Crocker Chocolate Frosting Mix Bob Young is news anchor. NOTE; Interestingly, this ABC National News broadcast aired from 7:00 pm to 7:30pm Eastern Standard time, 6:00pm to 6:30pm Central Time. Dr. Martin Luther King was shot in Memphis Tennessee at 6:05pm Central time just as this live news broadcast was underway. However, there was no mention of King being gunned down throughout the live broadcast which concluded the latest news 25 minutes after Dr. Martin Luther King was mortally shot.
1968-04-05, ABC, 18 min.
- Howard K. Smith
- Ted Koppel
- Martin Luther King
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Frank Reynolds
- Jim Burns
- Tom Jerrold
- Gabe Pressman
- Jose Williams
- Jacqueline Onassis
Today in Memphis, reported by Tom Jerrold, Ted Koppel reports from the Memphis airport, Jim Burns reports on the hunt for King's assassin, Jose Williams remember's Dr. King's final words. From NBC News: man on the street interviews with Gabe Pressman reporting, President Johnson speech, Robert F. Kennedy reflects in a speech, a statement from Jackie Onassis, commentary from ABC's Howard K. Smith.
#1049: ABC EVENING NEWS
Order1968-06-06, WABC, 22 min.
News anchorman Frank Reynolds reports on the funeral of Robert F. Kennedy. There are ancedotes from Douglas Dillon, Arthur Schlesinger and others. President Lyndon Johnson talks about gun control.1968-10-09, ABC, 24 min.
Presidential debates, roll call and comments Howard K. Smith with commentary on Nixon debate Editorial with James Kilpatrick Jules Bergman with Apollo 7 space flight update Host: Frank Reynolds1968-10-10, ABC, 29 min.
A profile of Hubert Humphrey's wife Muriel. Jules Bergman reports on the first manned Apollo spaceflight The Detroit Tigers defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in game 7 to win the 1968 World Series.
1969-07-29, ABC, min.
Report on President Nixon's tour. Lull continues in Vietnam fighting.
1969-07-30, ABC, 15 min.
Report on President Nixon's visit to King and Queen of Thailand, India is his next stop. Howard K. Smith, Frank Reynolds, and Sam Donaldson report.
1970-03-11, ABC, min.
Bomb rips Cambridge, Maryland court house 24 hours after killing of two black militant friends of H.Rap Brown. President Nixon to announce new desegregation policy.
1970-03-23, ABC, min.
President Nixon orders federal troops to restore New York City mail service, many postal workers return, North Vietnam claims Prince Sihanouk deposed by United States imperialists, backs him.
1970-11-05, ABC, 7 min.
Vietnam war news Host: Frank Reynolds With commercials
1970-11-10, ABC, 6 min.
Former French President Charles DeGaulle has died. Hosts: Howard K. Smith and Frank Reynolds
#16489: ABC EVENING NEWS
Order1970-11-17, ABC, 29 min.
Soviet Luna 17 lands on the moon. Jules Bergman reports. Howard K. Smith and Frank Reynolds Includes commercials
1970-11-24, ABC, 25 min.
115 brokerage firms merged, liquidated, or dissolved. Brokers in panic. Vietnam commentary. Includes commercials.#10169: ABC EVENING NEWS, THE
Order1972-08-28, ABC, 30 min.
Highlights: President Nixon ends the draft, Mark Spitz wins his first Gold Medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Includes commercials. Reporters: Howard K. Smith and Harry Reasoner.
1972-10-03, ABC, min.
Welfare reform controversy. Bob Clark reports.
1972-10-06, ABC, min.
- Howard K. Smith
- Harry Reasoner
- Richard Nixon
- Jesse Jackson
- George McGovern
- Lou Choppy
- Jim Kincade
- Bill Worden
Saigon about to be attacked. Train derailment in Mexico. (Rev. Jesse Jackson reports.) Youth vote (Report from Jim Kincade). Syria (Report from Lou Choppy). The training of women drill Sargents (Bill Worden Reports). McGovern charges Nixon with demogogory. Commentary on the candidates. With commercials.1973-01-19, ABC, 10 min.
South Vietnam reports ceasefire is close. Defense secretary Melvin Laird says South Vietnam has capacity for self-defense.
1974-12-30, ABC, 16 min.
Watergate cover-up trial goes to jury after judge John Sirica gives them final instructions. Ashland Oil pleads guilty to making illegal corporate contributions to political candidates. Howard K. Smith subbing for Harry Reasoner.
1974-12-31, ABC, 2 min.
Commentary from Howard K. Smith on the year "1974 a miserable year."