Here's a special hour-long edition of NBC Nightly News, anchored by John Chancellor in Jerusalem, David Brinkley in Washington, and Jessica Savitch in New York. (this is the complete broadcast, but it is the network feed, and as such is missing any local cutaway spots)
This deals almost exclusively with the recognition and acceptance by Egypt's President Anwar el-Sadat of Israel at a speech before the Israeli Parliament, and the reaction
Includes:
Opening titles (voiceover by Bill McCord)
David, in Washington, leads off with Sadat's speech, then hands it off to Jessica who previews what will be covered on this edition, plus promising an interview with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. She, in turn, introduces John who is at the Knesset and, in his report, shows clips from Sadat's speech and words from Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin.
NBC Nightly News Special Edition bumper
The Shower Massage by Water Pik (tech. diff. at beginning)
Commercial: BankAmericard is now Visa credit card - "We're Keeping Up With You"
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Commercial: Tootsie Roll animated (during the news?)
Commercial: Lincoln Mercury Zephyr Wagon
John introduces Garrick Utley report on Sadat's visit to Yad Vashem, then mentions there is no state dinner at Sadat's request before bumper
Commercial: Ray-O-Vac Heavy Duty Supercell batteries
Commercial: Butterball turkey (with actress Mary Jo Catlett of "Diff''rent Strokes" fame as one of the "pilgrims")
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Commercial: General Tire
Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula
John introduces Garrick Utley piece on reaction from Israeli politicians, followed by Bill Lord report on reaction from Israelis on street
Jessica previews reports on Arab world's reaction prior to bumper
Commercial: General Motors
Bumper
Commercial: Centurion fire & smoke detector by Sunbeam
Commercial: Manischewitz light wine
Jessica sums up Arab world's reaction, with reports from Lee McCarthy in Cairo, Steve Delaney in Amman, David Burrington in Beirut, and Kenley Jones in Damascus
David previews reports on reaction from Washington
Promos for Little House on the Prairie and Columbo (voiceover by Norman Rose)
David introduces report from Judy Woodruff on reaction from President Carter and Vice President Mondale
Jessica introduces reports on reactions from Americans across country by Frank Bourgholtzer in Los Angeles, Bob Kur in Chicago and Robert Hager in New York
David sums up reaction from D.C. establishment before bumper
Commercial: Mellow Roast coffee
Commercial: Baker's Angel Flake Coconut
Bumper with bird's eye view
Commercial: Sylvania Blue Dot flash bulbs
Commercial: English Leather for Men
David introduces Tom Pettit report detailing history of Arab-Israeli conflict, then introduces piece by Jessica about Sadat's and Begin's backgrounds
Edwin Newman interviews Henry Kissinger about Sadat speech
Next is report by Richard Valeriani from State Department, followed by bumper
Commercial: First Alert
Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
Bumper with bird's eye view
Commercial: Nabisco Triscuit
Commercial: Isotoner gloves
In other news:
- National Women's Conference in Houston (reported by George Lewis)
- Plane crash in Fundal, Madeira
- News briefs (from Washington, Greece and Great Britain)
David gives final analysis on Mideast situation before goodnights
Commercial: 1978 Lincoln Continental
Commercial: Oil of Olay
Ending credits:
Executive Producer - Joseph Angotti
Principal Reporters & Writers - David Brinkley, John Chancellor, Jessica Savitch
N.Y. Producers - Herb Dudnick, Harry Griggs, Alfred Robbins, Bill Wheatley
Wash. Producers - Robert McFarland, Chris Michon, Gerry Solomon
Directed by Norman Cook, Frank Slingland
Associate Directors - Judith Garfield (N.Y.), Katherine Powers (N.Y.), William Kreps (Wash.)
Associate Producers - Charles Amundson, Bill Chesleigh, Ray Elberfeld
NBC Nightly News
Copyright (C) National Broadcasting Co., Inc.
All Rights Reserved, 1977
Promo for Memories of Elvis (after Mouseketeers at Disney World) (voiceover by Scott Muni)
This aired in Chicago (and throughout the U.S.) on Sunday, November 20th 1977.
This footage was donated to the MCCTv as part of the Savitch Family Collection.
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