An analysis of 1970s headline-making events and a forecast of the year to come. The 12 news correspondents (linked by satellite) reviewing the issues : Sander Vanocur, Herbert Kaplow and Richard Valeriani in Washington, Fred Briggs, Jack Perkins, and Steve Delaney in Chicago, Ray Scherer, Douglas Kiker, and Garrick Utley in London, and John Rich and Richard Hunt in Tokyo. John Chancellor in New York is the anchorman.                                   

Live coverage of opening testimony by the acting director of the FBI, L. Patrick Gray.             

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 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.