Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from ABC Evening News for Friday, Jul 15, 1988


Title: Nightline

Abstract:

  • ABC "Nightline" re: upcoming Democratic convention, Jesse Jackson conflict with Michael Dukakis, conflict in previous Democratic conventions, Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday and efforts to end his imprisonment.
  • Live discussion with Jesse Jackson.
  • Reporters: Ted Koppel, Judd Rose, Robert Trout.
  • Taped segment includes excerpts of speeches by William Jennings Bryan (audio only), Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy; interviews with Robert Trout, Tom Hayden, Jack Germond, George McGovern, Geraldine Ferraro.
  • Taped segment re: Nelson Mandela includes interviews with Winnie Mandela, Trevor Huddleston, Thami Mkhwanazi, Helen Suzman, Mendi Msimang, Zinzi Mandela.

  • Begin Time:11:36:00 pm
    End Time:12:12:00 am
    TVN Record Number:657411
    Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1988-2009 Vanderbilt University
    More Information:Contact the staff of the Archive.

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