Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Special News Broadcast recorded from ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Aug 28, 1990


Title: Nightline

Abstract:

Live discussion re: George Bush and Iraq President Saddam Hussein use of the media to influence public opinion in the aftermath of Iraq's occupation of Kuwait with Sam Donaldson (ABC), Sen. Trent Lott, ABC News President Roone Arledge, and "The New Republic" Senior Editor Fred Barnes; taped segment with James Walker (ABC), Bush, Hussein, Donaldson, Jonathan Alter of "Newsweek", Jesse Jackson, Professor Jarol Manheim, Bill Carter of "The New York Times", and NBC Nightly News Executive Producer Steve Friedman.

Begin Time:11:30:00 pm
End Time:12:00:00 am
TVN Record Number:646794
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