CBS Evening News

CBS Evening News (1963- )

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The CBS Evening News, a daily evening broadcast featuring news reports, feature stories and interviews by CBS News correspondents and reporters covering events across world.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 18:30 (30 min)

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2025-08-22Episode 168Aug. 22, 2025
2025-08-21Episode 167Aug. 21, 2025
2025-08-20Episode 166Aug. 20, 2025
2025-08-19Episode 165Aug. 19, 2025
2025-08-18Episode 164Aug. 18, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did CBS Evening News premiere?

CBS Evening News premiered on September 2, 1963.

Who was the original host of CBS Evening News?

Walter Cronkite was the original host of CBS Evening News.

How many minutes was the CBS Evening News broadcast in 1963?

The CBS Evening News broadcast was 15 minutes long in 1963.

Was CBS Evening News broadcasted daily or weekly in 1963?

CBS Evening News was broadcasted daily in 1963.

Who replaced Walter Cronkite as the host of CBS Evening News when he was on vacation in 1963?

Douglas Edwards replaced Walter Cronkite as the host of CBS Evening News when he was on vacation in 1963.

Was CBS Evening News the first daily national news program in the United States?

CBS Evening News was not the first daily national news program in the United States.

What was the viewership of CBS Evening News in 1963?

The viewership of CBS Evening News in 1963 is not stated.

How did CBS Evening News cover the assassination of President John F. Kennedy?

CBS Evening News covered the assassination of President John F. Kennedy extensively.

Who reported the news of President Kennedy's assassination on CBS Evening News?

Walter Cronkite reported the news of President Kennedy's assassination on CBS Evening News.

Did CBS Evening News have other correspondents besides Walter Cronkite in 1963?

Yes, CBS Evening News had other correspondents besides Walter Cronkite in 1963.

What was the format of CBS Evening News in 1963?

The format of CBS Evening News in 1963 was a straight news program.

Who succeeded Walter Cronkite as the anchor of CBS Evening News in the 1980s?

Dan Rather succeeded Walter Cronkite as the anchor of CBS Evening News in the 1980s.

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Also known as

  • CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
  • CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor
  • CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley

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