Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Dec 17, 1986


Title: Viewpoint:Bashing:President And The Presidency

Abstract:

  • Live panel discussion led by Ted Koppel re: the effects of the media upon both the presidency and the outcome of the Iran-Contra scandal. Panel includes Helen Thomas (United Press), Bill Plante (CBS), Chris Wallace (NBC), and Sam Donaldson (ABC). (1 of 2 tapes)

  • Featuring David Jacobsen, Professor Michael Robinson, Robert Novak, Pat Buchanan, Robert Lichter, Helen Thomas, Reed Irvine, David Carmen, John Lofton
  • Footage of Dennis Miller and Chevy Chase on Saturday Night Live

  • Begin Time:11:30:00 pm
    End Time:12:56:00 am
    TVN Record Number:657129
    Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1986-2009 Vanderbilt University
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