CBS Evening News

CBS Evening News (1963- )

RunningNews show

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.

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

Last Episode

Episode 157
Year 2025Episode 15730 min

Episode 157

Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday that things are looking good for their latest weight loss drug that would be available as a pill. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. President Trump's sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries went into effect Thursday. Kelly O'Grady has the story of one small business in New York that won't be able to ride the tariffs out. The secretary of the Army praised the Fort Stewart soldiers who tackled and disarmed a suspected gunman who officials say shot five on Wednesday. Skyler Henry reports. Debora Patta spoke with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee about the current state of the war in Gaza and the images of terrible hunger that have emerged from the enclave. Love-seekers are abandoning dating apps in favor of a more old-fashioned approach. Lilia Luciano reports. 

Aug. 7, 2025

Next Episode

Episode 158
Year 2025Episode 15830 min

Episode 158

Aug. 8, 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.

Cast

Maurice DuBois

Maurice DuBois

plays himself
Lonnie Quinn

Lonnie Quinn

plays himself
Jeff Glor

Jeff Glor

plays himself
Norah O'Donnell

Norah O'Donnell

plays herself
Major Garrett

Major Garrett

plays himself
Scott Pelley

Scott Pelley

plays himself
John Dickerson

John Dickerson

plays himself
Margaret Brennan

Margaret Brennan

plays herself
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Characters

Anchor

Anchor

played by Maurice DuBois
Anchor

Anchor

played by Maurice DuBois
Weather Reporter

Weather Reporter

played by Lonnie Quinn
Anchor

Anchor

played by Jeff Glor
Anchor

Anchor

played by Jeff Glor
Host

Host

played by Norah O'Donnell
Anchor

Anchor

played by Major Garrett
Host

Host

played by Scott Pelley
View all characters

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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