Abc evening news

The ABC Evening News was a flagship news program that aired on ABC from 1949 to 1979. It was one of the most popular and respected news programs in the United States during its run. Here are some key facts about the ABC Evening News:

• The program was first broadcast on February 1, 1949, and was anchored by John Daly.
• The news program was initially broadcast for 15 minutes, but it was later expanded to 30 minutes in 1953.
• The ABC Evening News was known for its in-depth reporting and coverage of major news events, including the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Apollo 11 moon landing, and the Watergate scandal.
• The program was anchored by several notable journalists over the years, including:
  • John Daly (1949-1955)
  • Frank Reynolds (1955-1967)
  • Howard K. Smith (1967-1973)
  • Frank Reynolds (1973-1979)
• The ABC Evening News was also known for its innovative reporting style, which included the use of film footage and live reports from the field.
• The program was broadcast from ABC's studios in New York City, and it was transmitted to stations across the United States and around the world.
• The ABC Evening News was a major competitor to the CBS Evening News, which was anchored by Walter Cronkite, and the NBC Nightly News, which was anchored by Chet Huntley and later by John Chancellor.
• The program was discontinued in 1979, when ABC launched a new evening news program called World News Tonight, which was anchored by Frank Reynolds and later by Peter Jennings.