1970–71 United States network television schedule
[1] PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service, was in operation by October 1970; however, schedules were set by each affiliated station.In April 1970, Congress passed a law banning the advertising of cigarettes on television and radio, effective January 2, 1971.NOTE: On CBS, Comedy Playhouse was an anthology series composed of unsold television pilots.Note: NBC Comedy Theater featured repeats of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, with new introductions by Jack Kelly.NBC Action Playhouse featured repeats of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, with new introductions by Peter Marshall.