On August 16th, 1971, John Chancellor became the new anchorman replacing David Brinkley. Chancellor and Brinkley were teamed together, though Brinkley's role fluctuated between co-anchor and commentator. In October 1979, Brinkley left NBC Nightly News. In 1981, Brinkley became a commentator for ABC World News Tonight.
The Supreme Court refuses the stay of execution for Gary Gilmore. Also, a report on Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale's electoral votes being counted in Pennslyvania.
