January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.




Live coverage of the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.                                            

Live coverage of the nation's 200th birthday from around the country. John Chancellor, David Brinkley, Betty Furness, Catherine Mackin, and Edwin Newman report.            

Live gavel to gavel NBC Television continuing live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

The Democratic Party tackles an all-day agenda.

THE CREDENTIALS REPORT precedes the traditional floor debate during which challenges to the legitimacy of some delegated are raised and resolved.

THE RULES REPORT nominates a woman as permanent chairman, fulfilling a mandate from the 1972 convention. Republican Lindy Boggs of Louisiana wins unanimously. 

THE PLATFORM REPORT lists the Democratic position on national issues. 
Among the goals: a complete overhaul of the tax system; enactment of a national health-insurance plan; and a $5 billion cut in defense spending. 

                   

Preview and analysis of the upcoming Presidential election.            

NINE HOURS and FIFTEEN MINUTES analysis and coverage of the 1976 Presidential Election returns from 7:45pm November 2nd to 5:00am November 3rd, 1976 form the three different networks, CBS, ABC, and NBC. 
Races for the Presidency, the major governorship's, and House and Senate seats. Includes victory speeches by President-elect Jimmy Carter and Vice-President-elect Walter Mondale. 

7:45 pm to 11:00 pm CBS coverage. Anchorman is Walter Cronkite. Commentary, Eric Sevareid. Reporters, Mike Wallace, Dan Rather, Roger Mudd, Lesley Stahl, Bruce Morton, and Bob Schieffer.

11:00 pm to 2:15 am ABC coverage. Anchor persons are Harry Reasoner, Barbara Walters, and Howard K. Smith. Reporters, Frank Reynolds, Ron Farmer, Ann Compton, Tom Jarriel, Sam Donaldson. 

2:15 am to 5:00 am NBC coverage. Anchored by John Chancellor and David Brinkley. Reporters include Tom Brokaw, and Catherine Mackin.