December 1984 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1984
  1. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident; Norelco Razors.)
  2. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  3. Federal Aviation Administration Plane Crash Test
  4. Cuban Waters / Stranded United States Ship
  5. Deficit Reduction vs. Tax Reform Debate
  6. El Salvador / Peace Talks
  7. Egypt / Hussein Visit
  8. Sri Lanka / Political Violence
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Isotoner Gloves; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  10. Poland
  11. US-USSR Relations / Agriculture Meeting
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vanish; Rolaids; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads.)
  13. New York / Seat Belt Law
  14. Artificial Heart
  15. Osteoporosis
  16. Stennis / Health
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; AT&T.)
  18. Body Building / Women
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1984
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (Washington, DC)
  2. Plane Crash Test
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Encaprin; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  4. El Salvador
  5. Poland
  6. Sri Lanka
  7. Egypt / Hussein Visit
  8. Australia / Elec.
  9. New Caledonia / Independence Movement
  10. 1988 Olympics
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razors; IBM Pcjr Computer; AT&T.)
  12. New York / Seat Belt Law
  13. Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
  14. Artificial Heart
  15. Cuban Waters / United States Ship Incident
  16. Budget and Tax Reforms
  17. Carter Diary
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Listerine Mouthwash; Polident.)
  19. Arizona / Water Supply
  20. US-USSR Relations / Agriculture Agreement
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; Oster Kitchen Center; "Meet the Press"; Oil of Olay.)
  22. Ethiopia / Famine
  23. Good Night

December 2, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Budget Proposals
  3. Nebraska / Rural Bank Failure
  4. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; High Point Coffee.)
  6. Egypt / Hussein Visit
  7. Grenada / Elections
  8. US-USSR Relations / Soviet Arms Violations
  9. (Commercial: AT&T; First Alert Ready-Lite; Excedrin; Maytag Dishwashers.)
  10. Olympic Boycotts
  11. Reagan Family Spat
  12. (Commercial: Preway Recuperative Plus Furnace and American Gas Association; Total; Visa; Nissan Trucks; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Football
  14. (Commercial: Oster Kitchen Center; Sanka; Good Morning America.)
  15. Arizona / Fantasy Co.
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1984
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Budget Proposals
  3. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Playtex Bras; Tucks Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  5. South African Embassy Protests
  6. Artificial Heart
  7. Michigan / Reservation Gambling
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Remington Razors; Cotton Incorporated and Arrow Shirts.)
  9. Egypt / Hussein Visit
  10. Israel / Golan Heights
  11. Israel / Economy
  12. Turkey / Bridge Sale
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwasher; Encaprin.)
  14. Poll / United States Politics
  15. France / Politics
  16. Spain / NATO Protests
  17. Grenada / Elections
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; British Sterling; MasterCard International; US Treasury.)
  19. Space / Search For Life
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today

December 3, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. India / Poison Gas Leak
  3. Artificial Heart
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Commodore 64 Computer; Plymouth Horizon.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Grenada / Elec.
  7. Cuban Waters / Stranded Ship Aftermath
  8. Money Matters: British Telecom, Stock Market
  9. (Commercial: Isotoner Gloves; Thermogrip Hot Glue Gun; Anusol.)
  10. House Leaders
  11. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  12. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  13. Plane Crash Test Aftermath
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Whirlpool Dishwashers; British Sterling; Remington Razors.)
  15. Coma Treatment
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; IBM Elec. Typewriters: Nikon One Touch Camera; "Nightline".)
  17. Mariel Boat People
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. India / Gas Leak
  3. El Salvador
  4. Artificial Heart
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Remington Razors.)
  6. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  7. Plane Crash Test Aftermath
  8. Radioactive Waste
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  10. New York City / Actress' Murder
  11. Commentary (Random Murder)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Western Union.)
  14. Mubarak-Hussein Meeting / Arab-Israeli Cong.
  15. Computer and Home Workers
  16. House Leaders
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Treasury Department; K Mart; Norelco Razors.)
  18. International Planned Parenthood
  19. African Famine / Rock Stars' Effort
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. India / Gas Leak Tragedy
  3. Tax Reform Debate
  4. Christmas Eve / Federal Employees
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Thermogrip Hot Glue Gun; Gallo Wine.)
  6. Artificial Heart
  7. Plane Crash Test Aftermath
  8. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  9. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; K Mart; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  12. El Salvador
  13. Grenada / Elections
  14. South Africa / Jackson Visit, Embassy Demonstrations
  15. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Timex Watches; Federal Express.)
  16. Special Segment (The Pizza Connection)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Lighting Series; Isotoner Gloves; "Today"; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  18. Wyoming / Handgun Control
  19. Good Night

December 4, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1984
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Listerine; Canon NP350 Copier.)
  4. Supreme Court / School Prayer
  5. Commentary (School Prayer and Silence Issue)
  6. Money Matters: Budget Proposals, Stock Market
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Rice-A-Roni Stuffing; Black and Decker Spotliter.)
  8. House Ethics Committee / Ferraro's Fins.
  9. Jackson / South Africa Visa
  10. Washington, DC / S African Embassy Protests
  11. USSR / Chernenko-Hammer Meeting
  12. Grenada
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Commodore 64 Computer; Federal Express; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  14. Hackers' Revenge
  15. Artificial Heart
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated; Isotoner Comfort Slippers; Remington Razors; "Nightline".)
  17. Wyoming / Gun Control
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. USSR / Hammer-Chernenko Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Prudential-Bache Secs.)
  5. Mondale, Ferraro / Fin. Controversies
  6. Supreme Court / School Prayer
  7. FBI / Terrorism and Abortion Clinic Bombings
  8. Wisconsin / Pension Benefits Controversy
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa; Skil Cordless Screwdriver.)
  10. Washington, DC / South Africa Embassy Protests
  11. England / Train Collision
  12. Dutch Television Fracas
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  15. Iran / Hijacking
  16. Grenada / Elec. Outcome
  17. Lebanon / Israeli Movement
  18. Sharon / Time Suit
  19. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite; Commodore 64 Computer; Black and Decker Lighting Series.)
  21. California / Hostage Incident
  22. Turkey / Underwater Archaeological Find
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Special K; Nuprin; Black and Decker Carvac.)
  4. Ferraro / Fin. Report
  5. Zaccaro / Loan Investigation
  6. Mondale / Treas. Payback and Fine
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Clorets; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors.)
  9. USSR / Hammer-Chernenko Meeting
  10. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  11. Tutu / Reagan Administration and Apartheid
  12. Grenada / Elec. Outcome
  13. El Salvador
  14. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Encaprin; AT&T.)
  15. Artificial Heart
  16. Virginia / Falwell-Flynt Trial
  17. Wyoming / Gun Control
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Products; Dunkin' Donuts; "Today"; K Mart.)
  19. Homeless
  20. Good Night

December 5, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1984
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. India / Poison Gas Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Rice-A-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice; Sears.)
  4. CIA Manual / Nicaragua
  5. Budget Cut Proposals
  6. Money Matters: Stock Market Report
  7. Iran / Hijacking
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwasher; Federal Express; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  9. Supreme Court / School Aid
  10. Africa / Famine Relief
  11. (Commercial: Remington Razors; K Mart; Renault Encore; Nuprin.)
  12. Pentagon / Waste Mgt.
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oster Kitchen Center; Grape-Nuts; Sears; "Nightline".)
  14. England / Phone System
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1984
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. India / Poison Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. Africa / Famine Relief
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Remington Razors.)
  5. Budget Proposals
  6. Supreme Court / School Aid
  7. Boxing and AMA
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Wine; Polident.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  10. CIA Manual
  11. Birth Control Pill
  12. Iran / Hijacking
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Pollenex Dial Massage Showerheads; Sears.)
  15. Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations / US-5. Africa Relations
  16. Commentary (Apartheid)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Excedrin; Schick Razors; Riunite Wine.)
  18. England / Time Service
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Budget Cuts
  3. CIA Manual
  4. Iran / Hijacking
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oster Kitchen Center; K Mart; Black and Decker Carvac.)
  6. India / Poison Gas Leak Aftermath
  7. Taiwan / Mine Disaster
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Gallo Wine; Sears.)
  11. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  12. Africa / United States Famine Aid
  13. Birth Control Report
  14. (Commercial: Jell-O; Remington Razors; Federal Express.)
  15. Special Segment (Drugs in the Valley)
  16. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwasher; Vicks Cough Syrups; "Today"; Sears.)
  17. Mobil vs. "Wall Street Journal"
  18. Good Night

December 6, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1984
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. India / Poison Gas Leak Aftermath
  4. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Carnival Cruise Lines; Sylvania Superset Television.)
  6. Budget Cut Proposals
  7. Virginia / School Busing
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Octa-Gym; First Alert Ready-Lite; Sears.)
  9. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  10. Jackson / Copyright Suit
  11. Weather
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; J. Roget Champagne; Federal Express; K Mart; AT&T.)
  13. Apartheid Protests
  14. Commentary (Apartheid Protests)
  15. Artificial Heart
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray; Sears; Mitsubishi Television; WKRN News.)
  17. White House Tree
  18. Ferraro
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. US-USSR Relations / Heritage Foundation
  4. (Commercia: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Entertainment Tonight.)
  5. Virginia / School Busing
  6. Artificial Heart
  7. St. Lawrence Seaway
  8. Budget Proposals
  9. Senate / Demo. Challenge
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Encaprin.)
  12. India / Poison Gas Leak Aftermath
  13. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; K Mart.)
  15. Apartheid Protests
  16. Africa / Desert Growth
  17. Milwaukee / Pension Benefits Controversy
  18. (Commercial: Black and Decker Carvac; First Alert Ready-Lite; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  19. Jackson/ Copyright Suit
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. India / Poison Gas Leak Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Special K; Timex Watches.)
  5. Budget Proposals
  6. Bush-Ferraro Luncheon
  7. Senate Leadership Struggle
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Anacin; First Alert Ready-Lite; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated)
  10. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  11. Artificial Heart
  12. Virginia / School Busing
  13. Apartheid Protests
  14. (Commercial: Encaprin; West Bend Cordless Iron; Sears.)
  15. Virginia / Hustler Suit
  16. Weather
  17. White House Tree
  18. (Commercial: Remington Razors; K Mart; "Today"; Genie Garage Door Opener.)
  19. Sri Lanka / Elephants
  20. Good Night

December 7, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1984
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hijackings
  3. Bolivia / Drug War
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka; Sears.)
  5. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mitsubishi Television; K Mart; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors.)
  7. Reagan-Tutu Mgt. / Apartheid Protests
  8. Budget and Tax Reform Proposals
  9. Unemployment
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware; Gallo Wine; Ford Thunderbird; Maytag Corp.)
  12. PBA / Florida Crash
  13. Counterfeit Dolls
  14. Keach / Prison Term
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MasterCard International; Sears; Taster's Choice Coffee; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  16. China, PR / Economy Reforms
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Carnival Cruise Lines; Thermogrip Hot Glue Gun.)
  5. Reagan-Tutu Meeting / US-South Africa Relations
  6. Econ / Unemployment
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Pcjr Computer; Entertainment Tonight" Television Show.)
  8. Florida / PBA Crash
  9. Baby Doe Rules
  10. Keach / Imprisoned
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. Texas / Housing Discrimination
  13. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Playtex Bras.)
  14. Pearl Harbor Day
  15. Commentary (Iran and Terrorism)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice; K Mart; Encaprin.)
  17. Counterfeit Dolls
  18. Talking Products
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1984
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gallo Wine; Ford Motor Company; Black and Decker Spotliter.)
  5. Budget Proposals and Tax Reforms
  6. Economy / Unemployment
  7. Florida / PBA Crash Probe
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Tyndale House Publishers; K Mart; Isotoner Comfort Slippers.)
  10. Reagan-Tutu Meeting / US-South Africa Rel.
  11. Ethiopia / War and Famine
  12. Keach / Prison Sentence
  13. Bolivia / Drug War
  14. China, PR / Reforms
  15. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; AT&T; Sears.)
  16. Artificial Heart
  17. Counterfeit Dolls
  18. Baby Doe Rules
  19. (Commercial: Whirlpool Corp.; Snow Bird Dolls; Gallo Wine.)
  20. Immigration Bureaucracy
  21. Good Night

December 8, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1984
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Black and Decker Spotliter; Timex Watches; AT&T.)
  4. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  5. Philippines / Marcos
  6. Ethiopia / Famine
  7. Italy / Mafia Killing
  8. Poland / Prisoner Released, Defectors
  9. (Commercial: IBM Pcjr Computer; Ace Hardware)
  10. American Central Airlines Grounded
  11. Washington / FBI Manhunt
  12. College Drinking
  13. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Nuprin; Sanka.)
  14. Windmill Farms
  15. Balloon Flight Violations
  16. (Commercial: Folger's; Genie Garage Door Opener; "Meet the Press"; Oster Kitchen Center.)
  17. Artificial Heart
  18. Good Night

December 9, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. Italy / Terrorist Plot
  4. (Commercial: Remington Razors; MasterCard International)
  5. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  6. Nevada / Nuclear Test
  7. (Commercial: British Sterling; United States Treasury; Oster Kitchen Center; Taster's Choice.)
  8. Florida Plane Crash Aftermath / Commuter Airline Safety
  9. Artificial Heart
  10. First Dog / Reagans
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black Tower Wine; First Alert Ready-Lite; AT&T; Jell-O; "World News Tonight".)
  12. Sports: Football
  13. (Commercial: Visa; Rolaids; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; "Good Morning America.")
  14. Texas / Luxury Auction
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1984
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace Hardware; Encaprin.)
  4. Iran / Hijacking
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Remington Razors; Rolaids; Anusol.)
  7. Falwell / Hustler Suit
  8. Washington / Manhunt Ends
  9. PBA Inquiry
  10. Poland
  11. England / Tutu
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Taster's Choice; Whirlpool Dishwasher.)
  13. Government Vacation Sites
  14. (Studio: Jane Pauley) American Automobile Association's Support For Mandatory Seat Belt Laws Reported
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Vicks Cough Syrups; "Today"; Polident.)
  16. Athletics and Academics
  17. Good Night

December 10, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1984
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking, Commentary
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nuprin; General Electric Co., Inc. Rechargeable Batteries.)
  4. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Wine; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; British Sterling.)
  7. Reagan / US-South Africa Relations
  8. Nobel Ceremonies / Bomb Scare
  9. Special Assignment (African Famine)
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nikon One-Touch Camera; Alka-Seltzer; First Alert Ready-Lite; Visa.)
  11. Brazilian Planes / Safety
  12. American Central Airlines / Grounded
  13. New Planet
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Regina Powerteam; Ford Motor Company; Black Tower Wine; "Nightline".)
  15. White House Christmas Decorations
  16. Artificial Heart
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  4. New Planet
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Norelco Razors; Sears.)
  6. Japan / Nuclear Carrier
  7. Commuter Airline Safety / Brazilian Planes
  8. Milwaukee / Pederson's Death
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa; AT&T.)
  10. Nobel Ceremonies / Bomb Scare
  11. Vatican-Nicaraguan Relations
  12. Boston / Mummy
  13. Kirkpatrick-Reagan Meeting
  14. Council of Economy Advisers
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Timex Watches; Genie Garage Door Opening.)
  17. Radon Gas Threat
  18. Navy SNAFU
  19. Attack Planes Grounded
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Whirlpool Corp.)
  21. Hawaii / Christmas Trees
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran / Hijacking
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Norelco Razors; Nuprin; Playtex Bras.)
  4. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Gallo Wine; Visa.)
  7. Commuter Airline Safety
  8. Navy / Planes Grounded
  9. Artificial Heart
  10. New Planet
  11. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Sears; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  12. Nobel Ceremonies / Bomb Scare
  13. Reagan / US-South Africa, USSR Relations
  14. USSR / Jewish Dissidents
  15. Poland
  16. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Black Tower Wine; "Today"; Encaprin.)
  17. The Judds
  18. Good Night

December 11, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iranian Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Belgium / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; AT&T.)
  5. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  6. El Salvador
  7. Cuba-US Relations
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Elec. Typewriters; Fruit & Fibre; Sears.)
  9. New Planet
  10. Nuclear Winter Theory
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Paul Masson Wine; Rice-A-Roni Stuffing; Mitsubishi Television; Renault Encore.)
  12. National Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene
  13. Stun Gun
  14. New Drug Regulations
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; AT&T; Canon Personal Copiers; "Nightline".)
  17. Ethiopia / Recording
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iranian Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Commentary (Iran, United States and Terrorism)
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  5. Football / Eagles
  6. El Salvador
  7. Nuclear Weather Theory
  8. Federal Nativity Scene
  9. Michelangelo
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; IBM Computer.)
  12. Belgium / Terrorism
  13. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  14. California / EPA Contempt
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isotoner Comfort Slippers; Oster Kitchen Center)
  16. Satellite Delay Launch
  17. Alternative Medicine / Chelation
  18. New Drug Regulations
  19. Bank Failures
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Plymouth Caravelle; Regina Powerteam; British Sterling.)
  21. France / Boxing (Studio) Outcome of Paris, France, Boxing Match Between Davey Moore and Louis Acaries Reported, Shown.
  22. Key West / Street Artists
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Reagan-Kirkpatrick Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Trucks; Andre Champagne; Remington Razors.)
  5. US-Cuba Relations / Mariel Refugees
  6. El Salvador
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Black and Decker Spotliter; Playtex Bras.)
  9. California / EPA Contempt
  10. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  11. Ethiopia / Famine
  12. (Commercial: Tyndale House Publishers; Sears; Dentu-Creme.)
  13. Nuclear Winter
  14. Bank Failures (Studio) No. Bank Failures This Year, Most Since Great Depression, Discussed.
  15. Commentary (Military Spending)
  16. USSR / Dinosaur Eggs
  17. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Timex Watches; "Today"; Efferdent.)
  18. Key West / Street Artists
  19. Good Night

December 12, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iranian Hijacking Victims
  3. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  4. US-USSR Relations / Shultz
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka; Sears.)
  6. Money Matters: Postage Hike, Stock Market
  7. Budget Proposals
  8. Football / Ear Plugs
  9. Football / Eagles
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer; Regina Electrikbroom; Mitsubishi Television.)
  11. Byrd / Senate Vote
  12. Donovan / Criminal Charges
  13. Miami / Banking Scandal
  14. Georgia / Execution
  15. Massachusetts / Teen Killer
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Schick Elec. Razors; US Committee For Energy Awareness; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  17. Black Colleges
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite; Sears; Andre Champagne; "Nightline".)
  19. Football / Eagles
  20. Schroeder / Reagan
  21. Spain-France Treaty
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iranian Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Ethiopia / Famine
  4. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Rice-A-Roni Stuffing; Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  6. Schroeder / Reagan Call
  7. Postage Hike
  8. Whooping Cough Vaccine
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Western Union.)
  10. Satellite Launch
  11. Herbicides
  12. Agent Orange
  13. Regan-Volcker Rel.
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; Sylvania Superset Television.)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Shultz
  17. CIA / ABC Suit / Journalism and Libel Cases
  18. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming item; Total Cereal; Encaprin.)
  19. Football / Eagles
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Schroeder / Reagan Call
  3. United States Diet
  4. Postage Hike
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Westr. Grace and Company; Alka-Seltzer.)
  6. US-Iran Rel. / Hijacking Aftermath
  7. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: IBM Elec. Typewriters; Anacin; Preparation H; Renault Encore.)
  10. Donovan / Criminal Trial
  11. Chicago Gangs
  12. Los Angeles / Robbery
  13. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite; Vicks Cough Syrups; West Bend Cordless Iron.)
  14. Ali
  15. Football / Eagles
  16. Bass Tournament Controversy
  17. (Commercial: Isotoner Gloves; Sears; "Today"; Nuprin.)
  18. Endangered Birds
  19. Good Night

December 13, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hijack Hostages Return
  3. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Maytag Dishwasher; Sears.)
  5. Budget Cuts
  6. Reagan / Schroeder and Social Security
  7. California / Arco Settlement
  8. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Stock Market
  9. King / Tax Evasion
  10. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Ace Hardware; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  12. Texas / Tornadoes
  13. Georgia / Interstate Pile-Up
  14. Whooping Cough Vaccine Shortage
  15. Stillbirth Research (Studio) American Medical Association Article In New England Journal of Medicine On Chances of Still-Birth For Various Age Groups of Women Discussed.
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice; Oster Kitchen Center; AT&T; Sears.)
  17. Ethiopia / Famine
  18. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; K Mart 20/20.)
  19. White House / Christmas Tree
  20. Texas / Christmas Spirit
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Budget Cut Proposals
  3. United States Policy In Central America / Lugar
  4. Schroeder / Social Security
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Regina Electrikbroom.)
  6. Weather / Traffic Accidents, Tornadoes
  7. Hijack Hostages Return
  8. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  9. International Planned Parenthood / Reagan Administration
  10. Lebanon / Israeli Raids
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Remington Razors; WTVF-Television and Dial-A-Ride.)
  13. Whooping Cough Vaccine
  14. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  15. Florida / Emergency Landing
  16. Boston / Sewer System
  17. King / Tax Evasion
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Cough Syrups; Anacin.)
  19. Economy / Retail Sales
  20. White House / Christmas Tree
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite; Brim Coffee; Schick Elec. Razors.)
  22. Facadism
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Budget Cut Proposals / Weinberger
  3. US-Iran Relations / Hijacking Aftermath
  4. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Taster's Choice; Oster Kitchen Center)
  6. Schroeder / Social Security
  7. Economy / Retail Sales, Unemployment
  8. Georgia / Hwy Pile-Up
  9. Dallas / Education Competence
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Fruit & Fibre; Sears.)
  12. Donovan / Criminal Case
  13. King / Tax Evasion
  14. Westmoreland / CBS Suit
  15. Commentary (US Military Intervention)
  16. Florida / Archaeological Find
  17. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Genie Garage Door Opener; AT&T.)
  18. Special Segment (Liberation Theology)
  19. (Commercial: Encaprin; Black and Decker Lighting Series; "Today"; Tempo Antacid.)
  20. Dune
  21. Good Night

December 14, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran Hijacking Follow-Up
  3. Schroeder / Stroke
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Taster's Choice; Sears.)
  5. West Virginia / Union Carbide Plant
  6. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isotoner Gloves; FTD Florists; Andre Champagne.)
  8. Budget Cut Proposals
  9. Money Matters: Producer Prices, Stock Market
  10. US-Cuba Relations / Mariel Undesirables
  11. Montana / Mt. Men Captured
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Visa; Black and Decker Lighting Series; Fruit & Fibre.)
  13. X-29
  14. World War II: Battle of The Bulge
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Carnival Cruise Lines; Sears; Advil; "Nightline".)
  16. Holiday Movies
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Schroeder / Stroke
  3. X-29
  4. Iran Hijacking Follow-Up
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Commodore 64 Computer; Efferdent; Anusol.)
  6. Oklahoma / Bank Robbery, Murders
  7. Montana / Montana Men Captured
  8. Weather
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Paul Masson Wine.)
  10. US-Cuba Relations
  11. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  12. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray; "Entertainment Tonight.")
  14. Florida / Archaeological Find
  15. Children and Television Commercials
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Visa; Total Cereal; Black and Decker Spotliter.)
  18. Football / Eagles
  19. Atlantic City / Slot Machine Jackpot
  20. Colorado / Deer Population
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Schroeder / Stroke
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gas-X; Ex-Lax; K Mart.)
  4. USSR / Sakharovs
  5. Budget Proposals
  6. Smith / IRS
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Canon NP350 Copier; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Sears.)
  9. Oklahoma / Bank Murders
  10. Montana / Mt. Men Captured
  11. X-29
  12. Navy / Beards
  13. AIDS
  14. (Commercial: Isotoner Comfort Slippers; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Andre Champagne.)
  15. US-Cuba Relations / Refugee Agreement
  16. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  17. Minnesota / Farm Sales
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razors; Encaprin; "Meet the Press"; Efferdent.)
  19. Illinois / Church Oil
  20. Good Night

December 15, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1984
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  4. Persian Gulf Attacks
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cotton Incorporated and Utica Sheets; Oil of Olay.)
  6. Oklahoma / Bank Murders
  7. Schroeder
  8. Indiana / Cong. Elec.
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Encaprin; Playtex Bras.)
  10. Air Traffic Controllers
  11. Air Travel
  12. Oklahoma / Phillips Takeover Bid
  13. Alaska / Smog
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Brim Coffee.)
  15. England / Turkey Poisoning
  16. USSR / Shchelokov Death
  17. Poland / Faith Healers
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commodore 64 Computer; AT&T; Freedent Gum.)
  19. Second City
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today

December 16, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. Poland
  4. Central America / United States Combat Missions
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; IBM Pcjr Computer.)
  6. England / Gorbachev Visit
  7. Battle of The Bulge Anniversary
  8. USS Scorpion / Follow-Up
  9. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer; Oster Kitchen Center; Brim.)
  10. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  11. Chicago / Arson
  12. Oklahoma / Bank Massacre Manhunt
  13. Schroeder
  14. Air Traffic Controllers
  15. (Commercial: Pollenex No Smoke Ashtray; Remington Razors; Listerine; Commodore 64 Computer; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Sports: Football, Tennis, Basketball
  17. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; "Good Morning America.)
  18. Prison Cook School
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1984
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  3. Schroeder
  4. Central America / United States Combat Missions
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isotoner Comfort Slippers; Dentu-Creme.)
  6. Poland
  7. England / Gorbachev Visit
  8. USS Scorpion / Follow-Up
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Sanka.)
  10. Chicago / Fire
  11. Cancer Discrimination
  12. Peerce / Death
  13. (Commercial: Ralph Lauren Chaps; Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  14. Alabama / Plane Crash
  15. Chicago / Teachers' Strike
  16. Pre-School Competition
  17. Oklahoma / Manhunt
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite; Vanish; FTD Florists.)
  19. Washington / Christmas Ship
  20. Anchor Leaves
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today

December 17, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. United States / Terrorist Policy, Iran Hijacking Follow-Up
  3. Schroeder
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; High Point Coffee; Sears.)
  5. Money Matters: Prime, Stock Market
  6. Budget Cut Proposals
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev
  9. Afghanistan / USSR Defector
  10. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Commodore 64 Computer; Andre Champagne.)
  12. 1984 Election Finalized / Electoral College
  13. Commentary (Electoral College)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Family Publishers; Sears; AT&T; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  15. Oklahoma / Suspects Arrested
  16. Washington / Horse Killings
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; Anusol; Nikon One Touch Camera; "Nightline".)
  18. Tennis / Davis Cup
  19. Alabama / Plane Crash, Ball Team
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars, Gorbachev
  3. Budget Proposals
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. Noaa 7
  6. Schroeder
  7. Economy / Prime
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Sears.)
  9. Oklahoma / Suspects Arrested
  10. Auto Insurance Fraud Sting
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Tylenol; Western Union.)
  13. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  14. Beirut Marine Bombing Follow-Up
  15. Iranian Hijacking Follow-Up
  16. Texas / Corrections Department SNAFU
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Computer; Fiberall Laxative.)
  18. US-Poland Relations / Sanctions
  19. Romania / Econ
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razors; Oster Kitchen Center; Skil Cordless Screwdriver.)
  21. North Pole Christmas Trees
  22. Christmas Stamp
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1984
  1. Schroeder
  2. Oklahoma / Robbery Suspects Arrested
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Wine; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Playtex Bras.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars, Gorbachev
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Afghanistan / Soviet Defector
  7. Beirut / Marine Headquarters Bombing Follow-Up
  8. Iranian Hijacking Follow-Up
  9. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Grape-Nuts; Bufferin.
  10. Bahamas / Government Corruption Controversy
  11. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  12. Economy / Bal. of Payments, Prime
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Gas-X; Norelco Razors; Anbesol.)
  15. Special Segment (Battle of The Bulge)
  16. (Commercial: Encaprin; Sears; "Today"; Tempo Antacid.)
  17. Weather
  18. Japan / Godzilla
  19. Good Night

December 18, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Stealth Bomber
  3. Defense Budget
  4. US-USSR Arms Talks / Gorbachev's England Visit
  5. Iran / Hijacking Follow-Up
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Advil; FTD Florists.)
  7. Weinberger Interview
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gallo Wine; Rice-A-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice; Sears.)
  9. Money Matters: Prime, Stock Market, Personal Income, Chevrolet-Toyota
  10. Football / Eagles
  11. England / Keach Appeal
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anusol; Ford Motor Company; Black and Decker Lighting Series.)
  13. New York / River Rescue Attempt
  14. Weather
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Sears; "Nightline".)
  16. Religious Symbols
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Defense Budget Proposals
  3. Espionage / Stealth
  4. Afghanistan
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; High Point Coffee; Bufferin.)
  6. Iran / Hijacking Follow-Up
  7. Terrorism / United States Embassy In Israel
  8. Economy / Personal Income and Spending, Housing Starts and Permits
  9. Economy / Mortgages
  10. Economy / Prime
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Ace Hardware)
  13. Weather
  14. Clove Cigarettes
  15. Bell Resignation
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; Norelco Razors.)
  17. England / Gorbachev
  18. China, PR / Hong Kong
  19. China, PR / Economy Reforms
  20. (Commercia: Upcoming Item; Equitable Fin. Services; Anusol; Maytag Appliances.)
  21. Fur Trapping
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Stealth
  3. US-USSR Relations / High Tech Espionage
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Norelco Razors; Alka-Seltzer; Efferdent.)
  5. Defense Budget
  6. Meese Nomination
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; AT&T; Sears.)
  9. Stock Market
  10. United Way
  11. (Commercial: Jell-O; Taster's Choice; Visa.)
  12. England / Keach Sentence
  13. Commentary (Secret Shuttle Mission)
  14. Abortion / Vatican Warning
  15. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Renault Alliance; "Today"; American Family Publishers.)
  16. Nashville / Music School
  17. Good Night

December 19, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle Secrecy / Commentary
  3. Espionage / Stealth Case
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Rice-A-Roni Stuffing; J. Roget Champagne.)
  5. Abortion / Vatican Ultimatum
  6. Kidney Stones
  7. Car Air Conditioners
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Family Publishers; Sears; Folger's.)
  9. Hong Kong Accord
  10. UNESCO / United States Withdrawal
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Black Tower Wine; Jell-O; Efferdent.)
  12. Nuclear Waste Disposal
  13. Safeway / Fire Logs
  14. Money Matters / GNP, Inflation, Phone Rate Hike, Steel Imports, Stock Market
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite; Sears; Andre Champagne; "Nightline".)
  16. Bach Discovery
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle Secrecy
  3. Economy / GNP
  4. Phone Hikes
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Andre Champagne; Teleflora Florists.)
  6. Steel Imports
  7. UNESCO / United States Withdrawal
  8. Espionage / Stealth Case
  9. MX Missile / Jane's
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; First Alert Ready-Lite and Smoke Detectors; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  11. Nuclear Waste Dump Sites
  12. Lawford
  13. Milwaukee / Benefits Controversy
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computer; Entertainment Tonight.)
  16. Commentary (Space and Secrecy)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Extra-Strength Tylenol; Remington Razors; General Motors.)
  18. Hong Kong Accord
  19. Afghanistan
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle Secrecy
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Andre Champagne; IBM Computer.)
  4. Nuclear Waste Dump Sites
  5. Cleveland / Shooting
  6. Phone Hike
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Timex Watches; Dentu-Creme; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  9. UNESCO / United States Withdrawal
  10. Hong Kong Accord
  11. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Sears; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  12. Nativity Scene Disputes
  13. Oklahoma / Phillips Takeover Effort
  14. Kirkpatrick
  15. (Commercial: First Alert Ready-Lite; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; "Today"; Nuprin.)
  16. Weather
  17. Homeless
  18. Good Night

December 20, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Utah / Mine Disaster
  3. Winter Storm
  4. Hurricane Lili
  5. Explosions / Akron, Ohio
  6. Train Fire / Britain
  7. (Commercial: Tylenol; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  8. Economy / Stock Market / OPEC
  9. Air Fares
  10. Murphy Prison Release
  11. Lawford Illness
  12. (Commercial: Renault Autos; American Family Sweepstakes; Andre Champagne.)
  13. Soviet Space Ship
  14. Stealth Spy / Secrets Thefts
  15. Lebanon-Israel
  16. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Sears; IBM Computer Programs; Preparation H.)
  17. Westmoreland vs. CBS / Sharon vs. Time
  18. Upcoming Item
  19. (Commercial: Listerine; AT&T Service; Alka-Seltzer; 20/20.)
  20. Schroeder
  21. Salvation Army / Christmas
  22. Utah / Mine Disaster
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Utah / Mine Disaster
  3. Star Wars Space System
  4. USSR / Space Program
  5. USSR / Halley's Comet
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Anacin.)
  7. OPEC
  8. Economy
  9. Air Fares
  10. Tokyo World's Fair / Television
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Andre Champagne; Almosthome Cookies.)
  12. Weather
  13. Hurricane Lili
  14. Murphy Prison Release
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  17. Britain / Train Fire
  18. Kennedy / Ethiopia
  19. Hunger in America
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni; Sears; Total.)
  21. Schroeder
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Utah / Mine Disaster
  3. (Commercial: Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes; High Point Coffee; Canon Copier.)
  4. Space / Star Wars / Soviet Space Plane / United States Shuttle and Military
  5. Fedorenko Deportation
  6. United States Navy Aid To Soviet Trawler Crew
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Sears Department Stores and Craftsman Tools; Renault Alliance Automobile.)
  8. Murphy Prison Release
  9. Olympic Money Surplus
  10. Ferraro Book
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Oster Kitchen Center Appliance; Timex Quartz Watches; Tempo Antacid.)
  13. Ethiopia Famine
  14. Commentary (President, Pentagon and Secrecy In Space)
  15. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; "Today" Television Show; First Alert Ready-Lite Flashlight and Smoke Detectors.)
  16. Street Children / Brazil
  17. Good Night

December 21, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Utah / Mine Disaster / Mine Safety
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; Preparation H; Efferdent.)
  4. Ustinov Death
  5. Space Weapons
  6. Soviet Vega 2
  7. (Commercial: Mitsubishi Television; First Alert Ready-Lite; Brim Coffee.)
  8. Economy / Money Matters
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Air Fares
  11. A-6 Bomber
  12. Faulty Weather Report
  13. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; American Family Sweepstakes; Sears; AT&T.)
  14. Utah / Mine Disaster
  15. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computers; Kaopectate Tablets and Liquid; Oster Kitchen Centers; "Nightline" and "This Week.")
  16. Christmas Carol / Kansas City, Missouri
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Utah / Mine Disaster
  3. Toxic Waste / EPA
  4. Economy / Federal Reserve Board
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Advil; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  6. Ustinov Death
  7. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Entertainment Tonight, WTVF.)
  8. A-6 Bombers / Flaws
  9. Airplanes / Emergency Exits
  10. USSR / Vega 2
  11. Vodka Mistake
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; First Alert Ready-Lite; AT&T.)
  13. Boom Towns
  14. Faulty Weather Report
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Encaprin; Timex Watches.)
  17. On The Road (Columbia, South Carolina)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Utah / Mine Disaster / Mine Safety
  3. Economy / Discount Rate
  4. Upcoming Items
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Oster Kitchen Center Appliance; Vicks' Formula 44 Cough Medicines.)
  6. USSR / Ustinov Death
  7. USSR Space Launch / Vega 2
  8. Soviet Embassy Gift / Navy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Timex Quartz Watches; Gallo Wines.)
  11. Reagan / Star Wars Policy / State Department Appointments
  12. El Salvador Conflict
  13. Iran-Iraq War
  14. A-6 Bombers / Flaws
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K Cereal; Brim Decaffeinated Coffee; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  16. Ethiopia: War and Famine
  17. Hunger Project
  18. Faulty Weather Report
  19. (Commercial: Encaprin Pain Reliever; Black and Decker Lighting Series; "Meet the Press" Television Show; Preparation H Hemorrhoid Treatment.)
  20. Gospel Version of Oedipus Rex
  21. Good Night

December 22, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today

December 23, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Utah Mine Disaster
  3. Italy / Train Bombing
  4. Mexico / Bus Crash
  5. (Commercial: Clorets Breath Deodorant; Extra Strength Efferdent Denture Cleanser.)
  6. Reagan Administration / US-USSR Arms Control Talks / USSR -Cuba Navy Maneuvers
  7. India Elections
  8. Hostage Situations / Carter
  9. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; American Family Sweepstakes; Wrigley's Freedent Chewing Gum; Riunite Wine.)
  10. Ethiopia Famine
  11. Homeless / Los Angeles Tent City
  12. Puget Sound / Oil Slick
  13. Italy / Train Bombing Update
  14. (Commercial: Martini and Rossi Asti Spumante Wine; IBM Computer Software; Visa; General Electric Co., Inc. Spacemaker Coffeemaker; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  15. Sports: NFL Playoffs / Mims' Ministry
  16. (Commercial: AT&T; Brim Regular and Dark Roast Decaffeinated Coffee; "Good Morning America.")
  17. Christmas Story / Special Gift
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1984
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Utah / Mine Disaster
  3. Italian Train Bombing
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Family Sweepstakes; Denclenz Denture Cleanser; Tempo Antacid.)
  5. Def. Plans / Star Wars
  6. USSR / Def. Ministry / China Treaties
  7. China, PR / Chopsticks vs. Forks
  8. India / Elections / Gandhi
  9. (Commercial: Encaprin Pain Reliever; AT&T; Playtex 18-Hour Bras and Girdles.)
  10. Washington Oil Slick
  11. New York City Subway Shooting
  12. Christmas Shopping
  13. Christmas Museum Controversy
  14. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Extra Strength Efferdent Denture Cleanser; Riopan Plus Antacid.)
  15. USSR and Religion
  16. Britain / Coal Strike Friendship
  17. (Commercial: Visa; Timex Quartz Watches; "Today"; Brim Coffees.)
  18. Ethiopia Famine
  19. Good Night

December 24, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1984
  1. Introduction Richard Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Christmas Activities
  3. Utah / Mine Disaster
  4. Italy Train Bombing
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Jell-O Gelatin; Post Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  7. Lawford Death
  8. USSR / Ustinov Death
  9. India Elections
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Ford Thunderbird Automobile; Extra-Strength Tylenol Pain Reliever.)
  12. Oregon Train Derailment
  13. New York City Subway Shootings
  14. Postal Service Contract
  15. Stock Market Report
  16. Schroeder
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Condorniu Wines; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer; Kaopectate Diarrhea Medication.)
  19. Christmas / Bethlehem / Wise Men's Trip
  20. Commentary (Christmas Gift Giving)
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Advil Pain Reliever; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Extra Strength Efferdent Denture Cleanser; "Nightline" television Show.)
  22. Ethiopia / Christmas Poem
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1984
  1. Christmas Activities
  2. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  3. Utah / Mine Disaster
  4. USSR / Ustinov Burial
  5. Italy / Terrorist Bombing of Train
  6. (Commercial: Christmas Scenes On Screen; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Kellogg's Special K Cereal.)
  7. Postal Service Contract
  8. Schroeder Artificial Heart
  9. Lawford Death
  10. (Commercial: Christmas Scenes On Screen; Anbesol Mouth Pain Reliever; Pam Cooking Spray.)
  11. India Elections
  12. El Salvador / Christmas Truce
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computer; Oil of Olay Lotion.)
  15. Liquor Advertising On Broadcasts
  16. (Commercial: Christmas Scenes On Screen; Publishers Clearing House; General Mills Total Cereal; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies.)
  17. Christmas 1984 (Children's Views)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item, Sominex 2 Pain Relief Formula; High Point Decaffeinated Coffee; Manufacturers Hanover Trust.)
  19. Christmas Scenes
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1984
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Italy Train Bombing
  3. South Africa / Bus Crash
  4. USSR / Ustinov Death
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicines; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Ex-Lax Laxative; Gas-X Antacid.)
  6. Schroeder
  7. Lawford Death
  8. (Commercial: General Mills Total Cereal; Encaprin Pain Reliever; AT&T.)
  9. Postal Workers Contract
  10. Utah / Mine Disaster
  11. Reagan / Christmas Phone Calls
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal; Listerine; Unisom Sleep Aid.)
  14. Christmas / World Conflicts / Pope's Message / Bethlehem
  15. Special Segment (The Holy Land)
  16. Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh Prices On Screen
  17. (Commercial: Andre Champagne; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; "Today" Television Show; Post Grape-Nuts Cereal.)
  18. Phillips Petroleum Takeover Stopped
  19. Santa Claus Letters
  20. Program Conclusion
  21. Good Night
  22. Good Night
  23. Good Night

December 25, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1984
  1. Introduction Richard Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Christmas / Rome / Train Bombing
  3. (Commercial: Efferdent; Sears.)
  4. Illinois / Hotel Fire
  5. Indiana / Refinery Fire
  6. Utah / Mine Disaster
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Commodore Computers; AMC Renault and Jeep Dealers.)
  8. Christmas / USA
  9. Great Britain / Royal Family
  10. (Commercial: Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Unisom; Sears.)
  11. Home Computers / Money Matters
  12. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Nuprin; AMC Renault and Jeep Dealers; "Nightline".)
  13. Christmas / Baptist Church
  14. Sign-Off
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Illinois / Hotel Fire
  3. Utah / Mine Disaster
  4. Christmas / United States of America
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip Denture Adhesive; Sears.)
  6. Christmas / Rome / Poland / Great Britain
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Listerine.)
  8. Florida / Abortion Clinic Bombings
  9. Mexico Tourism / Abductions
  10. Oil Search In Kansas
  11. Schroeder
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Western Union.)
  13. US-Israel Relations
  14. Iran-Iraq War
  15. South Africa / Apartheid / Church Response
  16. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel Denture Cleansers; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Jell-O.)
  18. Weather
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1984
  1. Christmas Edition
  2. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  3. Introduction Extended
  4. Christmas / Rome
  5. Italy / Train Bombing
  6. Lebanon
  7. Upcoming Items and Music
  8. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; Dentu-Creme; Sears.)
  9. Illinois / Hotel Fire
  10. Florida / Abortion Clinics Bombings
  11. Christmas Comet
  12. Music
  13. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Total; Ben-Gay.)
  14. Utah / Mine Disaster
  15. Healthy Hearts
  16. Reagan / Chain Saw
  17. Music / California
  18. (Commercial: Encaprin; Efferdent; Tempo Antacid.)
  19. Special Segment (Israel's Future)
  20. Great Britain / Prince Harry
  21. Great Britain / Harrods
  22. Music / New York City
  23. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Ford Autos; "Today"; Grape-Nuts.)
  24. Cancer Patients Camp
  25. Good Night

December 26, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Economy / After-Christmas Sales / Stock Market Report
  3. (Commercial: AT&T; Andre Brut Champagne.)
  4. Postal Worker Firing In Michigan
  5. Florida Bombing
  6. Utah Mine Disaster
  7. (Commercial: Renault and Jeep Autos; Anusol Hemorrhoid Ointment; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  8. Iran-Iraq War
  9. Israel / Kahane Controversy
  10. India / Elections / Sikh-Hindu Conflict
  11. Philippines / Government
  12. (Commercial: J. Roget Champagne; IBM Assistant Series Computer Software; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Folger's Coffee.)
  13. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  14. Special Assignment (USSR -Afghanistan Conflict) (Part 1)
  15. (Commercial: Freedent; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Riunite Wines; "Nightline".)
  16. Divorce / Horse Custody Issue
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Asian Conflicts / Vietnam-Cambodia / USSR -Afghanistan
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Insulation.)
  4. Economy / Retail Business / Federal Budget Deficit
  5. Corn Syrup Fire In Pennsylvania
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Assistant Series Software Programs; Visa.)
  7. Utah Mine Disaster
  8. Ethiopia Famine / United States Farmers' Aid
  9. Israel / Kahane
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; AT&T.)
  11. Banking Industry Failures
  12. FTC / On Sale Rule
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Curtis Mathes Home Entertainment Appliances; Anacin Pain Reliever; "Reader's Digest" Sweepstakes.)
  15. Jazz Streets / Beale Street
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1984
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. USSR -Afghanistan Conflict
  3. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Attic Blanket Insulation.)
  4. Economy / Retail Sales / Credit Concerns
  5. Auto Industry / Chrysler Hiring
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Canon Pc Copiers; Black Tower Wine; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  8. Israel / Economy and United States Aid / Kahane
  9. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  10. India / Elections
  11. Iran
  12. (Commercial: General Mills Total Cereal; High Point Coffee; Ford Motor Company.)
  13. Separation of Church and State / Bible Clubs In Public Schools
  14. Schroeder
  15. (Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever; Tempo Antacid; "Today"; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  16. Maryland Oyster Dredging
  17. Good Night

December 27, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan Administration / Medicare Freeze Plan
  3. Schroeder Artificial Heart
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anbesol Mouth Pain Reliever; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  5. Abortion Clinic Bombings
  6. Winter Weather
  7. Manufactured Comet
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal; Canon NP350 Copiers; Riunite Wine.)
  10. Poland / Priest Murder / Trial
  11. Italy / Train Bombing
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; AMC Jeep/Renault Autos; Alka-Seltzer; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  13. Iran-Iraq War
  14. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  15. Special Assignment (USSR -Afghanistan Conflict) (Part II)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Sears Batteries, Weatherhandler Tires and Spectrum Oil; Extra Strength Efferdent Denture Cleanser; "20/20" television Show.)
  17. Carpenter Death
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Medicare
  3. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  4. Poland / Priest Murder / Trial
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Jell-O Gelatin; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  6. Abortion Clinic Bombings
  7. New York City Subway Shootings
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin Pain Reliever; Reader's Digest" Sweepstakes.) (Video Difficulty Continues)
  9. (Video Difficulty Noted On Screen; Audio Continues)
  10. Italy Train Bombing
  11. Massachusetts Chemical Tests Concerns
  12. Economy / Home Resales
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ernest and Julio Gallo Chablis Blanc; Owens/Corning Fiberglass Ceiling Panels Insulation.)
  14. Problem of Drunk Driving
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes. High Point Coffee; Gas-X Antacid; Ex-Lax Laxative.)
  17. New Plant Life Discovered
  18. Winter Weather / Artificial Comet / Snow
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1984
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Medicare
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Andre Brut Champagne; Owen/Corning Fiberglass Company Insulating Products and Tub Shower.)
  4. Artificial Comet
  5. Poland / Priest Murder / Trial
  6. US-USSR Relations / Sonar System Shipment Halt
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; IBM Personal Computer; IBM Assistants Series Software.)
  9. Willie Execution
  10. Bird Attacks On Joggers
  11. (Commercial: General Mills Total Cereal; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicines.)
  12. Special Segment (USSR -Afghanistan War)
  13. Reagan Family Reunion
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin Pain Reliever From Bristol-Myers; Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal; "Today" Television Show; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  15. Farmers' Economy Plight / Gallagher Family Farm Case
  16. Good Night

December 28, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Willie Execution
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AMC, Jeep, Renault Dealers; Andre Champagne.)
  4. Poland / Priest Murder / Trial
  5. India / Elections
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Kaopectate.)
  7. Special Assignment (Afghanistan / USSR View) Part III
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Computer Systems; High Point Coffee; AT&T; Cream of Wheat.)
  9. Money Matters
  10. Hart / Campaign Debt
  11. Football
  12. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Tylenol; Grape-Nuts; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  13. Carpenter
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Leading Economy Indicators
  3. Right-To-Die Cases / California Court Ruling
  4. Reagan / Family Feud
  5. (Commercial; Upcoming Items; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Anacin Pain Reliever.)
  6. Poland / Priest Murder / Trial
  7. India Elections
  8. Ethiopia Famine
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Curtis Mathes Entertainment Appliances; Denclenz Denture Cleanser.)
  10. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  11. USSR -China, PR Relations
  12. Carpenter Death
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Andre Brut Champagne; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  15. Type A Personality Behavior
  16. Peckinpah Death
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Encaprin Pain Reliever; Western Union.)
  18. Winter / Weather / Bald Eagles
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1984
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Economy Outlook
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Folgers Coffee; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medication.)
  4. Poland / Priest Murder / Trial
  5. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  6. USSR -China, PR Relations
  7. India Elections / Gandhi
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Visa; Advil Pain Reliever.)
  10. Carpenter Death
  11. World War II / Italian Atrocities / Reder
  12. (Commercial: General Mills Total Cereal; Encaprin Pain Reliever.)
  13. African Famine
  14. OPEC
  15. Peckinpah Death
  16. (Commercial: Owens-Corning Fiberglass Attic Blanket Insulation; Publishers Clearing House Magazines; "Meet the Press" Television Show; Alka-Seltzer Stomach Remedy.)
  17. Ancient Creosote Bush
  18. Millennium Society
  19. Good Night

December 29, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1984
  1. PLO Shooting
  2. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  3. Union Carbide Chemical Disaster
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Owens/Corning Fiberglass Blanket Insulation; Nabisco Almost Home Cookies.)
  5. India Elections
  6. Nicaragua Conflict / United States Involvement
  7. (Commercial: Extra-Strength Efferdent; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Tempo Antacid.)
  8. Copper Mining / Arizona Strike / Plant Shutdown
  9. Consumer Products Safety Commission / Proposed Cuts
  10. New York City Subway Shootings
  11. Supreme Court / 10th Justice / Burger
  12. (Commercial: Polident Denture Cleanser; Preparation H; Ex-Lax; Gas-X Antacid.)
  13. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  14. OPEC / Oil Pricing
  15. US-Japan Trade Relations / Trademarks
  16. Name Change
  17. (Commercial: Reader's Digest Sweepstakes; Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal; "Meet the Press" Television Show; Encaprin Pain Reliever.)
  18. Chicago / Homeless Polish Immigrants
  19. Good Night

December 30, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  3. West Germany Terrorist Bombings / Mexico Unrest
  4. Florida Abortion Clinic Bombings
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Odor-Eaters In-Soles, Slip-Stops Shoe Pads.)
  6. Mideast / PLO Leader Assassination/ Lebanon and Israeli Troop Withdrawal
  7. Italy / Marzabotto Massacre Recalled
  8. (Commercial: IBM Bus. Computer Systems; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; AMC Jeep and Renault Automobiles; Maalox Plus Antacid Tablets.)
  9. College Campuses / Hazing
  10. Time Man of The Year
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Pain Relief Ointment; Riunite Wines and Riunite Spumante; Post Fruit & Fibre Cereal With Tropical Fruit; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; ABC "World News Tonight" television Show.)
  13. Sports: NFL Playoffs / Year's Stories Recalled
  14. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Long Grain Wild Rice; IBM Computer Software; "Good Morning America" Television Show.)
  15. Shopping Abroad
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today

December 31, 1984

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1984
  1. Introduction Steve Bell (Washington, DC)
  2. New York City Subway Shootings Suspect
  3. Florida Abortion Clinic Bombings
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Commodore Computers and Commodore 64 Computers; Excedrin Pain Reliever From Bristol-Myers.)
  5. Texas Natural Gas Explosion
  6. Trends In Drinking
  7. (Commercial; Upcoming Item; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; American Airlines and Statue of Liberty Centennial; Maalox Plus Tablets Antacid.)
  8. Civil Aeronautics Board Goes Out of Bus.
  9. AT&T Breakup
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Gorilla Death
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wrigley's Freedent Chewing Gum; IBM Bus. Computer Systems; Brim Regular and Dark Roast Decaffeinated Coffees; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Frozen Food.)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control Talks
  14. Commentary (People of The Year)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicines; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Firestone Service Centers and Products.)
  16. Look Back At 1984
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1984
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Arms Control Talks
  3. Abortion Clinic Bombings
  4. New York City Subway Shootings Suspect
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; AT&T.)
  6. Texas / Weather / Gas Explosion
  7. Civil Aeronautics Board Closing
  8. Natural Gas Deregulation
  9. Love Canal
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Computers; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  11. Swedish Alcoholism
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Colombian Coffee Growers; Owens-Corning Insulation.)
  13. Boat People / Cubans
  14. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Minwax; Nutri-Grain; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  17. Gorilla Death
  18. Times Square
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1984
  1. Films Shown of Champs Elysee In Paris, France, Trafalgar Square In London, England, and Times Square In New York City. New Year's Celebrations Mentioned as introduction to broadcast; anchor narrates.
  2. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  3. New York City Subway Shootings
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Encaprin Pain Reliever; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Fixodent Denture Adhesive.)
  6. US-USSR Arms Control Talks
  7. India / Earthquake / New Leader
  8. China, PR / Deng Book
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mylanta II Antacid; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Attic Blanket Insulation; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killer.)
  11. Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign
  12. Texas Natural Gas Explosion
  13. Love Canal Award Settlement
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat Cereal; Encaprin Pain Reliever; Polident Denture Cleanser.)
  15. Outlook For Reagan's Second Term and Cong.
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: General Mills Total Cereal; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; "Today" Television Show; Bufferin Pain Reliever From Bristol-Myers.)
  18. 1984 in Review
  19. Good Night

Specials

• December 07, 1984 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference [10:30:30 - 11:00:00]
• December 07, 1984 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [10:30:00 - 10:58:00]
• December 07, 1984 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction only) [10:30:50 - 10:31:10]
• December 07, 1984 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Post-event only) [10:53:20 - 10:54:20]
• December 13, 1984 - PBS Special - Frontline: Red Star Over Khyber [21:00:10 - 21:57:00]
• December 19, 1984 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:33:30 - 24:07:00]
• December 29, 1984 - ABC Special - Closeup [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]

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