From December 7, 1970 thru September 12, 1975. Harry Reasoner & Howard K. Smith anchored the ABC Primetime News. Subsequently, Reasoner remained behind the desk while Smith did commentary and analysis.
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.
Middle East plan. George McGovern campaigns in Ohio. Nixon news conference. 500,000 heroin addicts in US. Marijuana and cocaine being smuggled into US.
Tom Jerrill reports on how to reach a military settlement in Vietnam, Bill Zimmerman reports on the congressional campaigns of Bella Abzug and Adlai Stevenson the 111, report on the Columbus Day Parade, Mrs. Elinor McGovern on the presidential campaign trail for her husband George.
Host: Harry Reasoner.