May 1984 Broadcast Index

Evening News

May 1, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 1, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. May Day Celebrations / Poland USSR , Cuba
  3. Central America / Ocean Venture 1984
  4. North Carolina / Marines Return
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Krylon Rust Magic.)
  6. 1984 Vote / Primaries
  7. Civil Rights Commission
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Collector Vacuum; Century 21; Special K.)
  9. London / Libyan Embassy Search
  10. Egypt / Israeli Embassy Controversy
  11. Reagan / China, PR Trip, Pope
  12. Money Matters: Stanford Study, Wall Street Measles, Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; Burger King; Buick Electra; John Deere Riding Mowers.)
  14. Investigation: Medical Licensing
  15. (Commercial: Wagner Power Roller; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; Rolaids; Clorets; "Nightline".)
  16. Vietnam War Victim
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 1, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. May Day Celebrations / USSR , Cuba, Poland
  3. Nevada / USSR Plane Crash
  4. London / Libyan Embassy Search
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Computers; Bufferin.)
  6. Colombia / Drug War
  7. Reagan / China, PR Trip
  8. North Carolina / Marines Return
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: General Motors Service; Irish Spring Soap.)
  11. Pennsylvania / Missing Persons
  12. Airlines' Economy
  13. (Commercial: Century 21; Special K Cereal.)
  14. Campaign 1984 / Primaries, Reagan and KKK, Jackson and Farrakhan
  15. Legal Aid
  16. College Gifts
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Black and Decker Collector Vacuum; Polident.)
  18. Washington / Coast Guard Training
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 1, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. May Day Celebrations / Poland, USSR , Cuba
  3. London / Libyan Embassy Search
  4. Egypt / Israeli Embassy Move
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs; United States Postal Service; Special K.)
  6. Reagan / China, PR Trip
  7. Alaska / Papal-President Meeting
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21; Preparation H; Ford Mustang.)
  9. Adam and Missing Children
  10. Weather / Animal Victims
  11. Pennsylvania / Missing Persons
  12. Homeless
  13. United States / Life Span
  14. Horse Racing / Devil's Bag
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; John Deere Riding Mower; Burger King Corp.)
  16. FBI Sting Operations
  17. Commentary (Reagan's China Trip)
  18. North Carolina / Marines Return
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Cosprin; Remington Razors; "Today"; Airborne.)
  21. Decision 1984 / Reagan and KKK, Jackson and Farrakhan
  22. Tennessee / Nashville Sheriff
  23. Good Night

May 2, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 2, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Alaska / President Pope Meeting
  3. (Commercial: Anacin; AT&T.)
  4. Drug Enforcement / Florida Bust, Eastern Case
  5. Colombia / Drug Violence
  6. North Carolina / Marijuana Bust
  7. Israel / Terrorism
  8. Lebanon
  9. Libya-British Relations
  10. (Commercial: Burger King Corp.; Pittsburgh Paints; Special K.)
  11. 1984 Vote / Primaries, Texas Caucuses
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21; IBM Office Systems; Rolaids; Black and Decker Collector Vacuum.)
  13. Money Matters: Auto Industry Bonuses, Import Quotas, Stock Market
  14. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  15. Psoriasis Treatment and Cancer
  16. (Commercial: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; AT&T; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Nightline" (Temporary Audio Loss).)
  17. Von Bulow
  18. Sweden / Wrestling Incident
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 2, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Pope and President Meeting
  3. Economy / Auto Industry Bonuses, Quotas
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; United States Postal Service; Eckerd and Ultralab 35 Process.)
  5. Weather / Flooding, Animal Victims
  6. Tornadoes
  7. Def. Contracting Abuse
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: MasterCard International; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  10. Nicaragua / CIA Air Raid
  11. El Salvador / United States Aid
  12. Lebanon
  13. Poland
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pittsburgh Paints; Special K.)
  15. Campaign 1984 / Primaries
  16. Von Bulow
  17. Cocaine Use
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Freedent; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Airborne.)
  19. United States / Beauty and Age
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 2, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Alaska / Pope and President Meeting
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Renault Fuego; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine.)
  4. Auto Industry / Bonuses, Quotas
  5. Lebanon
  6. Israel / Terrorism
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Airborne; Bufferin; K Mart.)
  9. Eastern and Customs / Miami, Florida Bust
  10. Child Molesters
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burger King Corp.; AT&T; Cosprin.)
  12. Decision 1984 / Texas Primary / Debates
  13. Commentary (Hart)
  14. Dallas / Hotel, Restaurant Inspections
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Ford Trucks; "Today"; Wagner Power Painter.)
  16. Decision 1984 / Jackson
  17. Good Night

May 3, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 3, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tornadoes
  3. Philadelphia / Fire
  4. California / Earthquakes
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America.)
  6. Budget
  7. El Salvador / Pickering
  8. Nicaragua / CIA Air Raids
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Burger King; Ford Motor Company.)
  10. Pope / South Korean Trip
  11. Poland
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maxwell House Coffee; K Mart; FTD Florists; Honda Lawnmower.)
  13. 1984 Vote / Dallas Meeting / Hispanic Vote
  14. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Auto Sales, Esmark Purchase, Stock Market
  15. Hot Dog Safety
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler Laser XE, Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Equitable Fin. Services; "20/20; "Nightline".)
  17. San Francisco / Theme Song
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 3, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tornadoes
  3. Pope / South Korean Trip
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Prudential-Bache Securities; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  5. Defense Budget
  6. National Debt
  7. Nicaragua-Costa Rica Clash
  8. Central America / CIA Role
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; Pittsburgh Paints.)
  11. Philadelphia / Fire
  12. Smoking
  13. California / Earthquakes
  14. Earthquake Preparation Funds
  15. Hot Dog Safety
  16. New York / Boudin Sentenced
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lasagna; Eli Lilly and Company.)
  18. Kennedy Autopsy
  19. Natural Gas Overchgs.
  20. Campaign 1984 / Hart
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Black and Decker Collector Vacuum; Taster's Choice Coffee; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  22. Baseball
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 3, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Pope / South Korean Visit
  3. Poland
  4. International Math Achievement
  5. (Commercial: Burger King Corp.; United States Postal Service; Honda Portable Generator.)
  6. Philadelphia / Fire
  7. Boudin Sentenced
  8. Philadelphia / Police Corruption
  9. Kennedy Autopsy
  10. Dwarfism
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: IBM Computers; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; AT&T.)
  13. Tornadoes
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Airborne; Primatene Mist and Tablets; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  15. Decision 1984 / Texas Meeting / Delegates
  16. Commentary (Mergers)
  17. Iowa / Farm Suit
  18. Indiana / School Attendance
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Edison Electric Institution; PIP Instant Printing; "Today"; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  20. Decision 1984 / Mondale Interview
  21. Good Night

May 4, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 4, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Elections
  3. Pope / South Korea Trip
  4. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  5. Bond Crash / Aftermath
  6. United States / USSR Weapons Testing, Acquisition
  7. USSR / United States and Poland
  8. Poland
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Insurance; AT&T; Honda Lawnmower.)
  10. 1984 Vote / Hart-Mondale Race, Jackson
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Canon NP155 Copier; Burger King Corp.; Depend Undergarment.)
  12. Vitamin E Controversy
  13. Money Matters: Unemployment, Auto Industry Bonuses, Interest Rates, Stock Market
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Visa; Midas Mufflers; John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractor; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  15. Kentucky Derby
  16. Austria / Shampoo Pollution
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 4, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Central America / Costa Rica-Nicaragua Relations
  3. Central America / El Salvadoran Elections
  4. Stock Market and Interest Rates
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Airborne.)
  6. Vitamin E Controversy
  7. Economy / Unemployment
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Freedent.)
  9. Georgia / Stocking Strangler
  10. Pope / South Korean Trip
  11. Iran-Iraq War
  12. Dors Death
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Sears.)
  14. Caldwell / Executive Salaries
  15. Campaign 1984 / Texas Caucuses
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine Mouthwash; Edison Electric Institution; Cosprin.)
  17. Austria / Shampoo Pollution
  18. China, PR / Child Trans.
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 4, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Pope / South Korean Visit
  3. Catholic Church and Illegal Aliens
  4. USSR / Dissidents and US
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain; General Motors Service; Bufferin.)
  6. Auto Industry Execs. / Bonuses, Salary
  7. Economy / Unemployment
  8. South / Hunger
  9. Vitamin E Supplement Controversy
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Honda Lawnmower; GTE.)
  11. Decision 1984 / Texas Caucuses / Hart Interview / Jackson and Assad Ferraro
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cosprin; ITT; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  13. El Salvador / Elections
  14. Lockheed Suit / Vietnam Aftermath
  15. Nuclear Train
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Anacin; Burger King Corp.; "NBC Nightly News"; Sears.)
  18. Kentucky Derby
  19. Good Night

May 5, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 5, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 5, 1984
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Campaign 1984 / Primaries / Hispanic Vote
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Personal Computer; Lanacane.)
  4. Pope / South Korea Visit
  5. El Salvador / Elections
  6. US-Costa Rica Maneuvers
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Subaru; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  8. Lebanon
  9. USS New Jersey Returns
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fleischmann's Light Spread; AT&T.)
  11. Potomac River / Raft Mishap
  12. Vietnam / Dien Bien Phu Anniversary
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton Incorporated and Sears; Remington Razors; Geritol; Sominex 2.)
  14. Kentucky Derby
  15. Baseball
  16. Boxing
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 5, 1984
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Decision 1984 / Texas Caucuses, Louisiana Primary / Demo. Unity Issue
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  4. El Salvador / Elections
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Air Springs; Brim Coffee; Remington Razors.)
  6. Pope / South Korean Trip
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Jell-O; Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers.)
  8. Kentucky Derby
  9. USS New Jersey
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; General Motors Service; "NBC News At Sunrise"; Edison Electric Institution)
  11. Decision 1984 / Louisiana Primary
  12. Good Night

May 6, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 6, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador
  3. Panama / Elections
  4. Reagan / Central American Aid
  5. (Commercial: Polident; AT&T.)
  6. 1984 Vote / Primaries
  7. Social Security / Regan
  8. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Taster's Choice Coffee; IBM Personal Computer; Teleflora Florists.)
  9. Pope / Papua New Guinea / South Korea
  10. Japanese Auto Imports
  11. (Commercial: AT&T; Ford Trucks; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Equitable Fin. Services.)
  12. Sports: Golf, Football, Basketball, Boxing
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Efferdent; Clorets; ABC "World News Tonight".)
  14. New York City / Estes
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 6, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 6, 1984
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. El Salvador / Elec.
  3. Panama / Elec.
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Equitable Fin. Services; Renault Encore; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran Cereal.)
  5. Decision 1984 / Primaries
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Honda Lawnmower.)
  7. Pope / Asian Tour
  8. Lebanon
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Di-Gel; Lawn-Boy Lawnmower.)
  10. Arizona / Labor Unrest
  11. Social Security / Regan
  12. Auto Industry / Executive Salaries and Japanese Quotas
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; FTD Florists; "Today"; John Deere Riding Mower.)
  14. Decision 1984 / Ohio
  15. New York City / Koch
  16. Good Night

May 7, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 7, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Agent Orange Suit Settlement
  3. Vietnam / Dien Bien Phu Anniversary / MIAs
  4. (Commercial: Sears; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. El Salvador / Elections
  6. Special Assignment (Catholic Church and Salvadoran Refugees)
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; AT&T; Wagner Power Roller.)
  8. 1984 Vote / Caucuses and Primaries
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; Subaru; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Teleflora Florists.)
  10. Pope / Papua New Guinea
  11. Italy / Earthquake
  12. Tennessee / Tornadoes, Flooding
  13. Money Matters: Median Housing Prices, Agent Orange Settlement, Stock Market
  14. (Commercial: Canon NP155 Copier; Am Airlines; Alka-Seltzer; "Nightline".)
  15. Greece / Olympic Torch
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 7, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Agent Orange Settlement
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Subaru; Irish Spring Soap.)
  4. El Salvador / Elec.
  5. Pope / Papua New Guinea
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Sherwin-Williams Paints.)
  7. Tornadoes, Flooding / South
  8. Winter Weather / Texas Flora
  9. Italy / Earthquake
  10. Lebanon
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Teleflora Florists.)
  13. Campaign 1984 / Primaries, Caucuses
  14. Economy / Foreign Trade
  15. Helms / Bankruptcy
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Radio Shack Trs 80 Computer; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  17. Metropolitan Opera
  18. Olympic Torch
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 7, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Agent Orange Settlement
  3. Vietnam / MIAs
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anacin; United States Postal Service; John Deere Riding Mower.)
  5. El Salvador / Elec.
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Bayer.)
  7. Flooding, Tornadoes/ Appalachia
  8. Decision 1984 / Primaries
  9. Reagan and Bird Lady
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Teleflora Florists; Taster's Choice; Sears.)
  12. Pope / Papua New Guinea
  13. World Population
  14. Olympic Torch
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sherwin-Williams Paints; Subaru; NBC News "Decision 1984.")
  16. Devil's Bag
  17. Special Segment (Horse Doping)
  18. Good Night

May 8, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 8, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Summer Olympics / USSR Boycott / US-USSR Relations
  3. (Commercial: Polident; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  4. Summer Olympics / USSR Boycott
  5. (Commercial: Teleflora Florists; Burger King Corp.; Listerine Mouthwash.)
  6. Kadhafi / Coup Attempt
  7. Canada / Parliament Shooting
  8. Panama / Elec.
  9. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Sherwin-Williams Paint and Wagner Power Painting Kit; AT&T; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  10. 1984 Vote / Primaries
  11. Flooding / South
  12. Money Matters: Prime Rate, Stock Market
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; John Deere Riding Mower; "Nightline".)
  14. Truman Birthday
  15. 1984 Vote / Indiana
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 8, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Summer Olympics / USSR Boycott
  3. Afghanistan
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fleischmann's Light Spread; John Deere Riding Mower.)
  5. Economy / Prime Rate
  6. Campaign 1984 / Primaries
  7. OSHA / FBI Investigation
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Eli Lilly and Company; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  10. Canada / Legis. Shooting
  11. Libya / Coup Attempt
  12. Iran-Iraq War
  13. Lebanon
  14. Nicaragua-Honduras Clash
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Teleflora Florists; AT&T.)
  16. Flooding / South
  17. Nuclear Power Plants / Federal Aid
  18. Cigarette Warnings
  19. Wallace Death
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Shearson/American Express; Canon NP155 Copier.)
  21. Papal Assassination Attempt / Follow-Up
  22. Pope / Papua New Guinea
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 8, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Summer Olympics / USSR Boycott
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP155 Copier; Aetna.)
  4. Summer Olympics / USSR Boycott
  5. USSR / Sakharovs
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; General Motors Service; Oil of Olay.)
  8. Libya / Assassination Attempt
  9. Canada / Parliament Shooting
  10. (Commercial: Burger King Corp.; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Ford Motor Company.)
  11. Decision 1984 / Primaries
  12. Economy / Prime Rate
  13. Lebanon
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Computers; Wagner Power Roller; "Today"; Teleflora Florists.)
  15. Truman Birthday
  16. Good Night

May 9, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 9, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Summer Olympics / USSR Boycott
  3. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Teleflora Florists.)
  4. 1984 Vote / Mondale-Hart Race / Front-Runners
  5. California / Racism and Recall Election
  6. Nixon Press Conference
  7. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Edison Electric Institution; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  8. El Salvador / Reagan Speech
  9. Money Matters: Feldstein Resignation, Stock Market
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Office Systems; Ford Tempo; Aetna Life and Casualty; Burger King Corp.)
  11. Libya / Assassination Attempt
  12. Pope / Solomon Island
  13. Weather / South
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; K Mart; Sanka Coffee; "Nightline".)
  15. California / American Dream and Migrants
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 9, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Summer Olympics
  3. China, PR / USSR Visit Canceled
  4. El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Wagner Power Painter; Subaru.)
  6. Campaign 1984 / Primaries / Hart-Mondale Race
  7. Nixon President Appearance
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  10. Feldstein Resignation
  11. Weather / Cold, Flooding Aftermath
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; Sherwin-Williams Paints.)
  13. Libya / PLO
  14. Philadelphia / Libyans and FBI
  15. Pope / Solomon Island
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; AT&T.)
  17. Maine / Wreckage Search
  18. Good Night
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 9, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Summer Olympics / USSR Boycott
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain Cereal; K Mart; American Airlines.)
  4. Decision 1984 / Primaries / Hart-Mondale Race
  5. Nixon
  6. El Salvador
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Preparation H; Subaru GL-10; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  8. Libya / Assault Aftermath
  9. Solomon Island / Pope Visits
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: John Deere Twinbagger; United States Postal Service; Ecotrin.)
  12. Appalachia Flooding / Aftermath
  13. Feldstein Resignation
  14. Commentary (USSR Boycott of Olympics)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Remington Razors; "Today"; Burger King Corp.)
  16. New York City / Moma
  17. Good Night

May 10, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 10, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Central America / United States Aid, World Court
  3. (Commercial: AT&T; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  4. Central America / United States Aid
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; MasterCard International; American Airlines.)
  6. Summer Olympics / Boycott / 1984 Vote
  7. Tanzania / Olympic Runner Killed
  8. Atomic Testing / Radiation Ruling
  9. Fires / Massachusetts, California
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burger King Corp.; IBM Computer; Honda Lawnmower; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  11. Money Matters: Home Owner Deductions, AT&T Long Distance Rates, Stock Market
  12. Westmoreland Suit
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Life and Casualty; Sherwin-Williams Paints; American Express Travellers Cheques; "20/20; "Nightline".)
  14. Baseball
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 10, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Central America / United States Aid
  3. World Court / Nicaragua Case
  4. Panama / Elec.
  5. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; United States Postal Service; John Deere Twinbagger.)
  7. Atomic Testing / Radiation Ruling
  8. Phone Rates
  9. Reagan / Home Owners, Interest Rates
  10. Future Jobs
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese; Eckerd Drugs.)
  13. Pope / Thailand Visit
  14. The Netherlands / Nuclear Protest Movement
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Norelco Razors.)
  16. Massachusetts / Fire
  17. Catholic Priest Recruitment
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Clorets; Black and Decker Collector Vacuum.)
  19. England / Snooker
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 10, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Central America / United States Aid, World Court
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Trucks; Anacin; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  4. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shearson/American Express; Honda Portable Generator; Endust.)
  6. Atomic Testing / Radiation Ruling
  7. Phone Rates
  8. Reagan / Home Owners
  9. Commentary (Budget Deficit)
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Polident; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Burger King Corp.)
  12. Special Segment (The Face of Poverty)
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault Encore; American Express Travelers Cheques; "Today"; Di-Gel.)
  14. France / Frog Legs
  15. Good Night

May 11, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 11, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  3. New Orleans World's Fair
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Fruit & Fibre.)
  5. Wick Controversy
  6. Disaster Aid / Alabama, Georgia
  7. Flooding / Utah
  8. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  9. Pope / Asian Tour
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burger King Corp.; Ford Motor Company; Stern's Miracle-Gro.)
  11. Money Matters: Producer Prices, Retail Sales, Stock Market, Interest Rates
  12. New York / Lottery
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pittsburgh Paints; AT&T; K Mart; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  14. Special Assignment (Divided Germany)
  15. El Salvador
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Q-Tips; MasterCard International; Honda Lawnmowers; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  17. Sports: Indy 500 Accident, Boxing, Weight Lifting
  18. Running Nun
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 11, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernenko's Health
  3. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  4. Pope / Asian Tour
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda Lawnmowers; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  6. Homeless / Psychiatric Needs
  7. New York / Lottery
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: IBM Computers; Fleischmann's Light Spread.)
  10. Economy / Wholesale Prices, Retail Sales
  11. New Orleans / World's Fair
  12. Indy 500 Accident
  13. Minneapolis / Education
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Ecotrin.)
  15. House / Television Coverage
  16. Laker
  17. War of Roses
  18. Honduras-Nicaragua Relations
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pittsburgh Paints; AT&T; Eckerd and Ultralab 35 Processing.)
  20. Art / Dali
  21. Good Night
  22. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
• NBC Evening News for May 11, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices, Retail Sales, Stock Market, Budget Deficit
  3. United States / Education Reforms
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Honda Lawnmowers; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Edison Electric Institution)
  5. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  6. El Salvador
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sherwin-Williams Paints; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Midas Brakes.)
  8. Italy / Earthquakes
  9. Philippines / Civil Unrest
  10. Special Segment (US Stake In Philippines)
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Services; American Airlines; K Mart.)
  13. New York / Lottery
  14. Tennessee / Wife Abuse
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burger King Corp.; John Deere Riding Mowers; "NBC Nightly News"; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  16. Boxing and Poverty
  17. Good Night

May 12, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 12, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 12, 1984
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Freedent Gum; AT&T.)
  4. New Jersey / Amusement Park Fire
  5. New Orleans World's Fair
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Equitable Financial Services; Formby's Furniture Refinisher.)
  7. Mexico / Salvadoran Exiles
  8. El Salvador
  9. MX Missile
  10. Italy / Museum Explosions
  11. Italy / Earthquakes
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Polident.)
  13. Economy / Regan vs. Federal
  14. DeLorean Trial
  15. Juvenile Murders / Massachusetts
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Senokot Laxative; General Motors Service; Cotton Incorporated and Sears.)
  17. Carter and Restaurant Incident
  18. New York Lottery
  19. Jet Art
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 12, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today

May 13, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 13, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Philippines / Elec.
  3. Lebanon
  4. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  5. (Commercial: Equitable Financial Services; AT&T.)
  6. Rockies / Flooding
  7. 1984 Vote / Jackson-Lance Meeting
  8. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Clorets; Edison Electric Institution; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  9. New York Lottery
  10. United States Executive Salaries
  11. Casey / Back Taxes
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Remington Razors; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Midas Brakes; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Basketball, Tennis, Football, Track
  14. (Commercial: AT&T; Subaru.)
  15. Mother's Day / Reagan
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 13, 1984
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Drug War / Government Program
  3. 1983 Crime
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Subaru; Di-Gel.)
  5. Iran-Iraq War
  6. Lebanon
  7. Libya
  8. Philippines / Elections
  9. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; High Point Coffee; Anacin; Edison Electric Institution)
  11. Flooding / Utah
  12. Houston / Explosion
  13. Gourmet Frozen Food
  14. New York Lottery
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Endust; Senokot Laxative.)
  16. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  17. Olympics / Fencing
  18. New Orleans World's Fair
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service and Motor Oil; American Express Travelers Cheques; Playtex Bras.)
  20. Pittsburgh / Priest
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 13, 1984
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Decision 1984 / West Campaigns
  3. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Honda Lawnmowers; UPS.)
  4. El Salvador
  5. Panama / Elec.
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault Encore; Remington Razors; AT&T.)
  7. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  8. Iran-Iraq War
  9. Philippines / Elec.
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Du Pont.)
  11. Crime Report
  12. Wisconsin / Prod. Tampering
  13. New York Lottery
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; AT&T; "Today"; Grape-Nuts.)
  15. Whaler Restoration
  16. Good Night

May 14, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 14, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Missiles In Europe, MX, Olympic Boycott
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  4. Supreme Court / Moon Appeal
  5. Carter Briefing Papers
  6. Harper Sentenced
  7. Rockies / Flooding, Mudslides
  8. Massachusetts / Grounded Freighter
  9. Money Matters: Installment Debt, Reagan and Federal, Stock Market
  10. New York Lottery
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Electra; Efferdent; Depend Undergarments.)
  12. Iran-Iraq War
  13. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  14. Chile / Rauff Death
  15. Philippines / Elec.
  16. El Salvador / Elections
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Brim Coffee; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Prudential-Bache Securities.)
  18. Status of Women in America (Part I)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; Midas Mufflers; Ecotrin; "Nightline".)
  20. Supreme Court / Drunk Driving
  21. White House / Jackson
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 14, 1984
  1. US-USSR Relations / MX Missile, Olympic Boycott
  2. Supreme Court / Moon Conviction
  3. Supreme Court / Drunk Driving, Toxic Waste Monitoring, Incompetent Def. Attorneys
  4. Rocky Mts. / Flooding, Mudslides
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Airborne; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  6. Dpt Vaccine Controversy
  7. Carter Briefing Papers
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; Preparation H.)
  9. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  10. Athens / Explosion
  11. Amusement Park Safety
  12. Airline Safety
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Tums.)
  14. Harper Sentenced
  15. Rewald and CIA (Part I)
  16. Philippines / Elections
  17. Chile / Rauff Death
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: IBM Computers; Renault Encore; Almaden Wine.)
  20. White House / Jackson
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 14, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Olympic Boycott, MX Missile
  3. Harper Sentenced
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; (Temporary Audio Loss) Aetna Life and Casualty; Jell-O; GTE.)
  5. Carter Briefing Papers
  6. Supreme Court / Moon Conviction
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; Stouffer's Lasagna; AT&T.)
  8. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  9. Philippines / Elections
  10. Lebanon
  11. Athens / Explosion
  12. Rome / Soccer Riot
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Airborne; ITT; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  15. Rockies / Flooding, Mudslides
  16. Texas / Sanctuary Verdict
  17. New York Lottery
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Tums; "Today"; Renault Encore.)
  19. White House / Jackson
  20. California / Firewalkers
  21. Good Night

May 15, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 15, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Mexico Relations / de la Madrid Visit
  3. El Salvador
  4. Philippines / Elec.
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Ltd; AT&T.)
  6. 1984 Vote / Primaries / Voter Registration
  7. United States Information Agency
  8. Sri Lanka / Terrorism / Allens Release
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; Alka-Seltzer; AT&T.)
  10. Rockies / Flooding / New York Snow
  11. Money Matters: United States Auto Industry, Industrial Production, Stock Market
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burger King Corp.; IBM Computers; Depend Undergarments; Edison Electric Institution)
  13. Status of Women in America (Part II)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; American Airlines; American Express Travelers Cheques; "Nightline".)
  15. House / Church and State
  16. House / Televised Sessions
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 15, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Mexico Relations / de la Madrid Visit
  3. Campaign 1984 / Primaries
  4. House / Religion In Schools
  5. United States Information Agency
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ecotrin; UPS.)
  7. Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Co. Rescue
  8. Rockies / Flooding
  9. Supreme Court / Billboards
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; AT&T.)
  12. Philippines / Elec.
  13. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  14. MX Missile
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine.)
  16. CIA and Rewald Case (Part II)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Irish Spring Soap; Freedent; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses.)
  18. House / Televised Sessions
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 15, 1984
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Elec.
  3. Sri Lanka / Allens Freed
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Pain Formula; Shearson/American Express; AT&T.)
  5. Decision 1984 / Primaries
  6. Meese / Fin. Disclosure
  7. United States Information Agency
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; United States Postal Service; John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractor.)
  9. Supreme Court / Billboards
  10. House / Religion In Schools
  11. Real Estate Practices / FTC Ruling
  12. Economy / Industrial Production
  13. Continental Illinois Bank
  14. Iacocca / Japanese Imports and Unions
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Norelco Razors; American Airlines)
  17. US-Mexico Relations / de la Madrid Visit
  18. Central America / Costa Rica
  19. Commentary (Central America)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burger King Corp.; Airborne; "Today"; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  21. House / Televised Sessions
  22. Good Night

May 16, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 16, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. House / MX Debate
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America.)
  6. Kennedy Death / Follow-Up
  7. Cigarette Labeling
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; John Deere Riding Mowers; Visa.)
  9. Philippines / Elec.
  10. El Salvador
  11. Panama / Election Violence
  12. Lebanon
  13. Marine Court-Martial
  14. Flooding / Rockies
  15. Money Matters: Ski Ind., Housing Starts. Stock Market
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wagner Power Painter; American Express Travelers Cheques; AT&T; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  17. 1984 Vote / Primaries
  18. Status of Women in America (Part III)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Life and Casualty; Burger King Corp., "Nightline".)
  20. Annapolis / Women
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 16, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Los Angeles, California)
  2. House / MX Debate
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. Kennedy Death / Follow-Up
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Wagner Power Painter; Eckerd and Ultralab 35.)
  6. Economy / Housing Starts
  7. Weather / Flooding
  8. Sirica
  9. Campaign 1984 / Primaries
  10. Hazardous Exports
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; AT&T.)
  13. Reagans / Gifts
  14. Marine Court-Martial
  15. Annapolis / Women
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Electra; Pittsburgh Paints.)
  17. British Coal Miners' Strike
  18. Moscow / British Banker's Murder
  19. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; Canon Personal Copiers; Irish Spring.)
  21. Summer Movies
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 16, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. House / MX Debate
  3. US-Mexico Relations / de la Madrid Visit
  4. El Salvador
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Century 21; AT&T; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Kennedy Death / Follow-Up
  7. Flooding / Rocky Mt. States
  8. Youth Wages
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Aetna Life and Casualty; K Mart; Bayer Aspirin.)
  11. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  12. Iran-Iraq War
  13. Cigarette Warning Labels
  14. Reagans / Gifts
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Playtex Bras; Burger King Corp.)
  16. Chile / Terrorism
  17. Special Segment (Chile's Troubles)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; AT&T; "Today"; Tums.)
  19. Marine Court-Martial
  20. Annapolis / Women
  21. Good Night

May 17, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 17, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  4. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  5. Afghanistan / Bush
  6. US-USSR Relations / Dissidents
  7. Marine Court-Martial
  8. Pearl Harbor / Unknown Vietnam Vet.
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Q-Tips; AT&T; Alka-Seltzer.)
  10. 1984 Vote / Reagan Campaign
  11. Senate / 1985 Budget
  12. Money Matters: Continental Bank, Stock Market
  13. Iowa / College Fire
  14. Rhode Island / Mill Fire
  15. Japanese-American Internment Suit
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; Aetna Life and Casualty; Burger King Corp.; Liquid-Plumr.)
  17. Status of Women in America (Part IV)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Depend Undergarments; Century 21; Jell-O; "20/20; "Nightline".)
  19. Desegregation (Brown Decision Anniversary)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 17, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Portland, Oregon)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Primatene Mist and Tablets.)
  4. New York City / Winans Controversy
  5. Campaign 1984 / Reagan Campaign
  6. Nerve Gas / House Vote
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Norelco Razors; High Point Coffee.)
  8. Desegregation / Brown Suit Anniversary / California, Alabama Cases
  9. Marine Court-Martial
  10. Unknown Serviceman
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Liquid-Plumr.)
  13. Airline Safety
  14. Leaded Gas
  15. Economy / Youth Wages
  16. Economy / Executive Wages
  17. NLRB / Union Organizing
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Oldsmobile Regency; AT&T.)
  19. Montana / Custer Battlefield
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 17, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tensions / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Libya
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Electra; Liquid-Plumr.)
  5. Continental Illinois Bank
  6. New York City / Winans Controversy
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; United States Postal Service; Burger King Corp.)
  8. DeLorean Trial
  9. House / Nerve Gas
  10. MX Missile
  11. Marine Court-Martial
  12. Pearl Harbor / Unknown Serviceman
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: John Deere Riding Mowers; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Nutri-Grain.)
  15. Japanese-American Internment Suit
  16. Decision 1984 / Primaries
  17. Louisville Zoo / Zebra Colt
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecotrin; Remington Razors; "Today"; Airborne.)
  19. New Hampshire / Executive Training
  20. Good Night

May 18, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 18, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  4. Rumsfeld Resignation
  5. Libyan Terrorists / US, Britain
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  7. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  8. USSR / Sakharov and Bonner
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Burger King Corp.; Pittsburgh Paints; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  10. Money Matters: GNP, Stock Market
  11. New York City / Winans Controversy
  12. Switzerland / Bank Secrecy
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polo Brindisi Wine; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractor; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  14. DeLorean Trial
  15. Weather / Flooding, Farmers
  16. Pain Reliever
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Visa; K Mart; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  18. Pancake Turner
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 18, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Portland, Oregon)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Iran Hostage Incident / Follow-Up
  4. Iran
  5. Reagan / Health
  6. Nicaragua / CIA Operation
  7. (Commercial: (Upcoming Items; United States Postal Service; Pittsburgh Paints.)
  8. New Jersey / Amusement Park Fire Follow-Up
  9. Pennsylvania / Centralia Fires
  10. West United States / Flooding
  11. Reagan Administration / Mass Transit Systems
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  13. Economy / GNP, Corporate Profits
  14. Employee-Owned Companies
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polo Brindisi Wine; UPS.)
  16. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  17. USSR / Sakharov and Bonner
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Maytag Dishwashers; Plymouth Reliant K; Geritol; Sominex 2.)
  20. Mount Saint Helens / Follow-Up
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 18, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Libyan Assassins
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Anacin.)
  5. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  6. Carter Briefing Papers Controversy
  7. DeLorean Trial
  8. Stockman and Speakes
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Du Pont; Renault Encore; Listerine.)
  10. Reagan / Health
  11. New Pain Reliever
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Burger King Corp.; AT&T; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  14. US-Greece Relations / Dipl. Expelled
  15. West Germany / Metalworkers' Strike
  16. Airline Safety
  17. New Jersey Amusement Park Fire / Follow-Up
  18. Supreme Court / Cottage Industries
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice Coffee; Aetna Life and Casualty; Ford Escort.)
  20. Ohio / Premature Infant
  21. Special Segment (Birthing Centers.)
  22. Good Night

May 19, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 19, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 19, 1984
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Iran / Kurdish Rebels
  4. USSR / Sakharov
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault Encore; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  6. Utah / Flooding
  7. West Texas / Drought
  8. Weather Forecast Lawsuit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Computers; Remington Razors.)
  10. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  11. Campaign 1984 / Mondale, Jackson, Hart
  12. West Germany / Metalworkers' Strike
  13. Betjeman / Death
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Service; UPS.)
  15. Preakness
  16. Chorus Line Employment
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Edison Electric Institution; Du Pont; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  18. Circus Anniversary
  19. Don. Duck
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 19, 1984
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: ITT; Visa; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  4. USSR / Space Weapons
  5. Washington, DC / Duarte
  6. India / Religious Riots
  7. Philippines / Elec. Aftermath
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; UPS; Ace Hardware; Norelco Razors.)
  9. Cottage Ind. Ban
  10. Marines / Griffin Case
  11. Fish Cancer
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; AT&T; Di-Gel.)
  13. Decision 1984 / California Primary
  14. Preakness
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Life and Casualty; Jell-O; Oil of Olay.)
  16. D-Day Rehearsal / Slapton Sands, England
  17. Good Night

May 20, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 20, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 20, 1984
  1. Intro, Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Arms Race
  3. USSR / Sakharov and Bonner
  4. Afghanistan / POWs Released
  5. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; AT&T.)
  7. Campaign 1984 / Jackson vs. Democratic Party, Hart
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Levi Jeans; General Motors Service; Honda Portable Generator.)
  9. Persian Gulf Tension
  10. Lebanon
  11. Israel / Black Hebrew Cult
  12. Switzerland / Bank Secrecy
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; AT&T.)
  14. Miami / Rapid Transit System
  15. Summer Olympics
  16. San Francisco Race
  17. Rain / Texas, Louisiana
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maytag Dishwasher; IBM Personal Computers.)
  19. West Germany / Autos
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 20, 1984
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Renault Encore; AT&T; Anacin.)
  4. Lebanon
  5. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  6. USSR / Arms Race
  7. USSR / Sakharov and Bonner
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Electra; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; AT&T.)
  9. Decision 1984 / Primaries
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; John Deere Lawnmowers; Edison Electric Institution)
  11. Olympics
  12. Summer Olympics
  13. General Services Administration Controversy / FBI Sting Operation
  14. Median Age
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Brim Coffee; "Today"; General Motors Services.)
  16. Ohio / Kidnap Victim Return
  17. Good Night

May 21, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 21, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercials: Upcoming Items; Efferdent; Sears Fin. Network and Allstate Insurance.)
  4. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  5. Amnesty International / El Salvador
  6. El Salvador
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Electra; John Deere Riding Mower.)
  8. Child Abuse / Pornography Legis., Child Molestation Victims
  9. Supreme Court / Pretrial Hearings
  10. Smoking
  11. Money Matters: Economy Forecast, Stock Market
  12. Switzerland / Bank Secrecy
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rave Spot Perm; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Hartz Flea and Tick Prods; American Airlines.)
  14. US-USSR Relations / Arms Race
  15. US-USSR Relations / Gromyko-Genscher Meeting
  16. USSR / Sakharov and Bonner
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; AT&T; Subaru; "Nightline".)
  18. Georgia / Racism
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 21, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Race
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Norelco Razors.)
  5. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  6. Reagan / European Trip, Campaign 1984
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ecotrin; Playtex Bras.)
  8. Supreme Court / Medicare / Open Trials / California Suits
  9. American Airlines' 1979 Crash Suit / Fear Factor
  10. Economy / Forecast
  11. Baseball / Minnesota Twins
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: UPS; Geritol; Sominex 2.)
  14. USSR / Sakharov and Bonner
  15. B-52 Destruction
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Irish Spring Soap; Almaden Wine; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  17. Don. Duck
  18. Wyoming / Antler Auction
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 21, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Race
  3. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Sanka; Ecotrin.)
  5. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  6. Pope's Television Commercial
  7. Stock Market Report
  8. (Commercial: Shearson/American Express; Ford Trucks; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  9. Alaska / Massacre
  10. American Airlines 1979 Crash / Lawsuit / Terror Factor
  11. Child Pornography Legis.
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Norelco Razors; Tums.)
  13. Smoking
  14. Special Segment (Autistic Children)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wagner Power Roller; IBM Computers; "Today"; Almaden Wine.)
  16. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  17. USSR / Sakharov
  18. Louisiana / German POWs
  19. Good Night

May 22, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 22, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Nuclear Weapons / United Nations Declaration
  4. Afghanistan / Liquid Fire
  5. USSR / Air Force Min. Dies
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Alka-Seltzer; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  7. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  8. Central America / Honduran Military Exercises
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; American Express Travelers Cheques; Sanka.)
  10. DeLorean Trial
  11. Carter Briefing Papers
  12. Sex Discrimination / Pension Plans
  13. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  14. American Airlines 1979 Crash / Lawsuit / Terror
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; AT&T; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  16. Ohio / Strike Violence
  17. West Germany / Metalworkers' Strike
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market, Consumer Price Index, Durable Goods
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sherwin-Williams Paints; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Depend Undergarments; "Nightline".)
  20. AT&T / Credit Card Fraud
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 22, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  3. House / Employee Pension Plans and Sex Discrimination
  4. Economy / Consumer Prices, Stock Market
  5. Economy / Factory Orders
  6. Ohio / Strike Violence
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens and Ranges; Levi Jeans.)
  8. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  9. El Salvador / United States Aid / Duarte Visit
  10. Presidential News Conference
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anbesol; Windex.)
  12. FBI / Bureau Discipline
  13. DeLorean Trial
  14. American Airlines / 1979 Crash / Lawsuit / Terror
  15. New York City / Mugging
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Irish Spring; Subaru.)
  17. Pope's Commercial
  18. North Carolina / Religion and Tobacco Ind.
  19. HMOs
  20. AT&T / Credit Card Fraud
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractor; AT&T; Norelco Razors.)
  22. Falcons
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 22, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  4. Nuclear Appeal
  5. Presidential News Conference
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Metamucil Laxative; Edison Electric Institution)
  7. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  8. DeLorean Trial
  9. New York City / Mugging
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; Remington Razors; Playtex Bras.)
  12. Economy / Consumer Prices
  13. Stock Market
  14. Las Vegas / Hotel Workers' Strike
  15. Ohio / Strike Violence
  16. AT&T Credit Card Fraud
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anbesol; UPS; Almaden Wine.)
  18. Farrakhan / Black Muslims
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; American Airlines; "Today"; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  20. Commentary (Persian Gulf Crisis)
  21. USSR / Romanov Death
  22. USSR / Sakharov
  23. Good Night

May 23, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 23, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Carter Briefing Papers
  3. Nicaragua / CIA Operations
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; John Deere Twin Bagger.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Colombia / Terrorism
  7. Israel / Terrorism
  8. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  9. Money Matters: Persian Gulf Tension and Oil Industry, Stock Market
  10. USSR / Kim Visit
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Edison Electric Institution; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America.)
  12. DeLorean Trial
  13. Smoking
  14. New York / Baby Doe Regulations
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Century 21; Sears; IBM Computers.)
  16. 1984 Vote / Poll / Campaign Funds
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Ecotrin; American Airlines; "Nightline".)
  18. Guatemala / Mayan Tomb
  19. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 23, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Smoking
  3. Carter Briefing Papers
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Plymouth Voyager; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  5. El Salvador
  6. Defense Spending
  7. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  8. Jordan / United States Strike Force
  9. Israel / Terrorism
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shearson/American Express; American Airlines.)
  11. Michigan / Race Discrimination
  12. Ohio / Strike Violence
  13. New Hampshire / Vietnam Vet. Murder Trial
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; Sears.)
  16. USSR -US Relations
  17. Guatemala / Mayan Tomb
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Apple Computers; Buick Electra; Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  19. D-Day / Channel Islands
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 23, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Carter Briefing Papers
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Aetna Life and Casualty; Nutri-Grain Cereal; American Airlines.)
  4. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  5. Jordan / United States Strike Force
  6. El Salvador
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Jell-O; Goodyear Tires; Sherwin-Williams Paints.)
  9. Smoking
  10. Decision 1984 / Idaho
  11. Commentary (Jackson)
  12. DeLorean Trial
  13. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer; John Deere Riding Mowers; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  15. Special Segment (Career Pressures)
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners; Renault Encore; "Today"; Sears Paints.)
  17. Indiana Jones
  18. Good Night

May 24, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 24, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fleischmann's Light Spread; Sears Paints.)
  4. El Salvador / Nicaragua / United States Aid
  5. Poll / Foreign Policy, Reagan
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda Portable Generator; Aetna Life and Casualty; AT&T.)
  7. DeLorean Trial
  8. Colombia / Cocaine Smuggling
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Florists Marketing Council; Sherwin-Williams Paint; American Express Travelers Cheques; Ford Mustang.)
  10. Casey Controversy
  11. Money Matters: Stock Market, Mfrs. Hanover Trust
  12. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Hardware; Remington Razors; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; "20/20; Viewpoint.")
  14. Vietnam War / Unknown Soldier
  15. Vietnam Refugee Success
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 24, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Lebanon
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  5. Summer Olympics
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Subaru; American Airlines.)
  7. Central America / El Salvador, Nicaragua
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  10. Casey Controversy
  11. Campaign 1984 / Mondale
  12. Baby Boom
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda Portable Generator; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  14. Kennedy Autopsy
  15. Benzene
  16. Toxic Waste and Organized Crime
  17. Boxing
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Riding Mowers; AT&T; General Motors Service.)
  19. California / Peacocks
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 24, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Lebanon
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; John Deere Twin Bagger; Oil of Olay.)
  5. United States Aid / El Salvador, Nicaragua
  6. El Salvador
  7. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Sears Hardware; Metamucil Laxative.)
  9. Casey Controversy
  10. Stock Market
  11. Boxing
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  13. Decision 1984 / Mondale-Hart, Running Mate
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Buick Electra; "Today"; Tums.)
  16. Commentary (El Salvadoran Justice)
  17. Vietnam Refugee Success
  18. Good Night

May 25, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 25, 1984
  1. Money Matters: AT&T Long Distance Rates, Stock Market
  2. Indy 500
  3. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  4. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sears Paints; Hoover Vacuum Cleaners.)
  6. Vietnam War / Unknown Soldier / MIAs
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Life and Casualty; Sears Paints; Micatin Athletes Foot Medicine.)
  8. 1984 Vote / Democratic Candidates
  9. DeLorean Trial
  10. Polio
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Levi Strauss Jeans; Wagner Power Painter; American Express Travelers Cheques; Alka-Seltzer.)
  12. Football / Schnellenberger
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Paints; Honda Lawnmowers; Depend Undergarments; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  14. Ohio / Marines and Students
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 25, 1984
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Glidden Endurance Oil Stain; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  4. Bank Ind. and Wall Street
  5. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  6. Campaign 1984 / Mondale and Labor
  7. DeLorean Trial
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Product 19 Cereal; Sears Hardware.)
  9. Afghanistan
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; Eckerd and Ultralab 35.)
  11. AT&T / Long Distance Rates
  12. Washington, DC-10 / Safety
  13. Airline Safety
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sherwin-Williams Paints; Tums; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  15. Vietnam War / Unknown Soldier
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 25, 1984
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; Sealy Posturepedic Mattresses; General Motors Service.)
  4. Iran / United States Arms
  5. DeLorean Trial
  6. Casey Controversy
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; UPS; Diners Club International; Almaden Wine.)
  8. Vatican Bank Settlement
  9. Papal Assassination Plot / Follow-Up
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Thunderbirds
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Subaru; Oil of Olay.)
  14. Indy 500
  15. Vietnam War / Unknown Soldier
  16. Good Night

May 26, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 26, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 26, 1984
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. Central America
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Appliances; AT&T.)
  5. Texas / Bank Robbers
  6. Pipe Bombs / Wisconsin
  7. Vietnam War / Unknown Soldier
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine Mouthwash; Buick Electra; Norelco Razors.)
  9. Campaign 1984 / Primaries
  10. Reagan / Economics
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Edison Electric Institution)
  12. D-Day Anniversary
  13. Louisiana / German POWs
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; AT&T; Remington Razors.)
  15. Minnesota / Timber Wolf
  16. Carter / Dining Room Incident
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 26, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today

May 27, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 27, 1984
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Flooding / Oklahoma
  3. New Jersey / Skydiver's Death
  4. Nevada / Strike Violence
  5. (Commercial: Rolaids; AT&T.)
  6. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  7. Lebanon
  8. Egypt / Assassination
  9. (Commercial: Subaru; American Express Travelers Cheques; Product 19 Cereal; Alamden Wine.)
  10. Vietnam War / Unknown Soldier
  11. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  12. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Anbesol; Remington Razors; Fleischmann's Light Spread.)
  13. Sports: Indy 500, Basketball
  14. (Commercial: Wagner Power Painter; AT&T; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Killer Whale
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 27, 1984
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 27, 1984
  1. Intro John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Flooding / Oklahoma
  3. Flooding / Iowa
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; UPS; Renault Encore; Windex.)
  5. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Listerine Mouthwash; AT&T; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  7. Vietnam War / Unknown Soldier
  8. Decision 1984 / Primaries
  9. Indy 500
  10. Baseball
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arthritis Pain Formula; Subaru; Playtex Bras.)
  12. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  13. USSR / Chemical Weapons
  14. USSR Under Chernenko
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Renault Alliance; Oil of Olay; "Today"; Fruit & Fibre.)
  16. Illinois / One-Room Schoolhses.
  17. Good Night

May 28, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 28, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Memorial Day / Vietnam War Unknown Soldier
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  4. Memorial Day / Vietnam War
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Primatene Mist and Tablets; Kellogg's Product 19; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  6. Israel / Terrorists' Murders
  7. Lebanon
  8. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  9. West Germany / Metalworkers' Strike
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polo Brandisi Wine; Remington Razors; Ralph Lauren Chaps Cologne; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medicine.)
  11. 1984 Vote / Democratic Candidates
  12. Oklahoma / Flooding
  13. Minnesota / Terrorism
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Council of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Association of America; AT&T; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; "Nightline".)
  15. D-Day Anniversary
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 28, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Memorial Day / Vietnam War Unknown Soldier
  3. (Commercial: New York City: Memorial Day Observance; Canon Personal Copiers; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  4. Israel / Terrorists' Murders
  5. Lebanon
  6. Persian Gulf / Iran-Iraq War
  7. (Commercial: Dallas: Memorial Day Observance; Kellogg's Special K; Krylon Spray Paint.)
  8. Minnesota-Wisconsin / Terrorism
  9. Oklahoma / Flooding
  10. West Germany / Metalworkers' Strike
  11. (Commercial: St. Paul: Memorial Day Observance; Bayer Aspirin; Irish Spring Soap.)
  12. Campaign 1984 / Jackson / California Politics
  13. (Commercial: Denver: Memorial Day Observance; John Deere Riding Mowers; Murine Ear Wax Removal System; Tums.) (Temporary Video Loss.)
  14. D-Day Anniversary
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 28, 1984
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Memorial Day / Vietnam War Unknown Soldier
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  4. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  5. Israel / Terrorists Murdered
  6. Lebanon
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Oil of Olay; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  8. Decision 1984 / Democratic Candidates
  9. Nicaragua
  10. Colombia
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Riding Mowers; AT&T; Almaden Wine.)
  12. West Germany / Metalworkers' Strike
  13. Special Segment (West Germany's High Tech Competition)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Airborne; Playtex Bras; "Today"; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  15. D-Day Anniversary (Part I)
  16. Good Night

May 29, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 29, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident; American Council of Life and Health Insurance Association of America.)
  4. Colorado / Reagan Visit
  5. 1984 Vote / Primaries
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medicine; Almaden Wine; Wagner Power Painter.)
  7. Massachusetts / Drunk Driving Arrest
  8. Cocaine / Psychosis_Occurrence
  9. Weather / E. Rains, West Brush Fires
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Airlines; Kellogg's Special K; Ford Thunderbird; Grey Poupon Mustard.)
  11. England / Strike Violence
  12. Money Matters: Japanese Yen and United States Auto Industry, Stock Market
  13. Special Assignment (Computer Monitoring)
  14. USSR / Sakharov and Bonner
  15. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Light Spread; American Express Travelers Cheques; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; "Nightline".)
  16. USSR / Ufos
  17. USSR / Amphibious Chicken
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 29, 1984
  1. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  2. Campaign 1984 / Reagan
  3. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; Heil Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps.)
  5. Pennsylvania / Train Derailment
  6. Florida / Flooding
  7. Eclipse
  8. Gasoline Coupons
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Fleischmann's Light Spread.)
  10. Supreme Court / Draft Registration / Prisoner Rights / Gay Rights
  11. Medicare
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Irish Spring Soap; Grey Poupon Mustard.)
  13. Economy / US-Japan Money Agreement
  14. 1984 Vote / Jackson
  15. Israel / West Bank Settlements
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Ecotrin; Airborne; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  18. New York City / Taxis
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 29, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. NATO Meeting
  4. USSR / Reply To Greens Party
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Grey Poupon Mustard; Shearson/American Express; Ecotrin.)
  6. Colorado / Reagan, Olympic Boycott
  7. Eclipse
  8. Supreme Court / Draft Resistance, Gay Rights
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors; Aetna Life and Casualty; Alka-Seltzer.)
  10. Cocaine / Deaths
  11. Pennsylvania / Train Derailment
  12. Econ / US-Japan Money Agreement
  13. US-China, PR Relations / Trade
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Oil of Olay.)
  16. Botha / West European Tour
  17. Special Segment (Mozambique)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Windex; Airborne; "Today"; Polident.)
  19. D-Day Anniversary (Part II)
  20. Good Night

May 30, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 30, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Solar Eclipse
  3. Weather / Northeast
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; IBM Computers.)
  5. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  6. USSR / United States Dipl. Attacked, Sakharov and Bonner
  7. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  8. England / Coal Miners' Strike
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Alka-Seltzer; Century 21.)
  10. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Stock Market, Bolivian Debt
  11. 1984 Vote / Primaries
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Special K; Brim Coffee; Aetna Life and Casualty; Black and Decker Spotliter.)
  13. Chicken Pox Vaccine
  14. Investigation: Phony Cancer Treatments (Part I)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; FTD Florists; Listerine Mouthwash; Tucks Hemorrhoid Pads; "Nightline".)
  16. United States Air Force Academy / President's Address
  17. Indiana / Paid School Attendance
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 30, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  3. (Commercia: Upcoming Items; Murine Ear Wax Removal System; High Point Coffee.)
  4. Solar Eclipse
  5. Weather / Flooding
  6. Chicken Pox Vaccine
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Polo Brindisi Wine.)
  8. England / Coal Miners' Strike
  9. Working Americans
  10. Economy / Trade Deficit
  11. Bolivia / For. Debt
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Irish Spring Soap.)
  14. Supreme Court / Hawaii Land Reform
  15. Cocaine (Part I)
  16. South Carolina / Church School Abuse
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shearson/American Express; American Airlines; Eckerd and Ultralab 35.)
  18. Campaign 1984 / Democratic Candidates
  19. United States Air Force Academy / President's Address
  20. Campaign 1984 / California Primary
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 30, 1984
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Solar Eclipse
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Brim Coffee; White-Westinghouse Washers; General Motors Service.)
  4. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  5. Economy / Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  6. Flooding / Northeast
  7. Chicken Pox Vaccine
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Aetna Life and Casualty; Airborne; Arthritis Pain Formula.)
  10. USSR / Sakharov
  11. West Germany / Pershing Missiles
  12. West Germany / Metalworkers' Strike
  13. England / Coal Miners' Strike
  14. United States Air Force Academy / Reagan Address
  15. Decision 1984 / Republican Convention / Hispanic Vote
  16. Grenada / United States Invasion Follow-Up
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Edison Electric Institution; Kellogg's Special K Cereal; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  18. D-Day Anniversary (Part III)
  19. Good Night

May 31, 1984

• ABC Evening News for May 31, 1984
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Central America / Assassination Attempt
  3. NATO Meeting / United States Missiles In Europe
  4. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Special K; Honda Portable Generator.)
  6. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21; Canon Personal Copiers; American Airlines.)
  8. Flooding / Northe
  9. 1984 Vote / McGovern Fundraiser, Campaign Mgt.
  10. Money Matters: Federal Reserve Board, Economy Indicators, Stock Market
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Almaden Wine; Levi Strauss Slacks; Edison Electric Institution; Hoover Vacuums.)
  12. Airlines / Safety
  13. Terrorism / Minnesota-Wisconsin
  14. South Carolina / Child Abuse
  15. Investigation: Phony Cancer Treatments (Part II)
  16. (Commercial: John Deere Riding Mowers; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medicine; Aetna Life and Casualty.)
  17. National Spelling Bee
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 31, 1984
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Central America / Assassination Attempt
  3. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  4. Airlines / Smoking
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Airlines; Windex.)
  6. Flooding / Northeast
  7. Terrorism / Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois
  8. Medical Quackery
  9. Economy / Indicators, Factory Orders
  10. Pennsylvania / Penny Search
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda Lawnmowers; AT&T.)
  12. Summer Olympics / Boycott
  13. Poland / Murder Trial
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; Bayer Aspirin.)
  15. Cocaine (Part II)
  16. Parole Rules
  17. Toxic Waste Cleanup
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Airborne; Grey Poupon Mustard; Edison Electric Institution)
  20. National Spelling Bee
  21. Phone Foul-Ups
  22. Airlines / Smoking
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 31, 1984
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Central America / Assassination Attempt
  3. Persian Gulf Tension / Iran-Iraq War
  4. Summer Olympics / Boycotts
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arthritis Pain Formula; Efferdent; Clorets; Du Pont.)
  6. Flooding / Northeast
  7. Airlines / Smoking
  8. Terrorism / Wisconsin, Minnesota
  9. Genetic Engineering / Colt Twins
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Brim Coffee; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  12. Decision 1984 / California and New Jersey Primaries
  13. National Spelling Bee
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grey Poupon Mustard; Polo Brindisi Wine; Oil of Olay.)
  15. Reagan / European Trip, Irish Opposition
  16. D-Day Anniversary (Part IV)
  17. Good Night

Specials

• May 02, 1984 - PBS Special - League of Women Voters 1984 Presidential Debate [22:30:10 - 23:28:20]
• May 04, 1984 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Rupert Murdoch...Press Baron Who Would Be King Part 1 [21:30:10 - 21:57:10]
• May 04, 1984 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Rupert Murdoch...Press Baron Who Would Be King Part 2 [22:00:10 - 22:27:00]
• May 08, 1984 - NBC Special - Decision '84: Democratic Primary Results and USSR Olympic Boycott [22:30:20 - 22:53:30]
• May 09, 1984 - ABC Special - Reagan Address [19:00:00 - 19:38:00]
• May 09, 1984 - CBS Special - Reagan Address (Introduction) [19:00:00 - 19:00:50]
• May 09, 1984 - CBS Special - Reagan Address (Analysis) [19:30:10 - 20:00:00]
• May 09, 1984 - MTO Special - Reagan Speech Re: Central America and Democratic Response [19:00:00 - 19:57:00]
• May 09, 1984 - NBC Special - A Presidential Address (Introduction only) [19:00:00 - 19:00:40]
• May 09, 1984 - NBC Special - A Presidential Address (Post-speech analysis only) [19:30:20 - 19:32:20]
• May 09, 1984 - NBC Special - A Presidential Address (Post-speech analysis only) [19:37:30 - 19:41:40]
• May 11, 1984 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Diplomatic Channels [21:30:10 - 21:56:50]
• May 14, 1984 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference [12:02:40 - 12:19:20]
• May 14, 1984 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [12:18:30 - 12:20:00]
• May 14, 1984 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [12:02:00 - 12:19:00]
• May 14, 1984 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference [12:18:40 - 12:19:10]
• May 14, 1984 - PBS Special - Frontline: Return of the Great White Fleet [20:00:10 - 20:57:10]
• May 18, 1984 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Fall River Spectacle [21:30:10 - 21:56:10]
• May 21, 1984 - PBS Special - Frontline: Warning from Gangland [20:00:10 - 20:55:40]
• May 22, 1984 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Introduction) [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• May 22, 1984 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Analysis) [19:36:40 - 19:38:20]
• May 22, 1984 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:38:00]
• May 22, 1984 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:38:00]
• May 22, 1984 - NBC Special - A Presidential News Conference (Introduction only) [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• May 22, 1984 - NBC Special - A Presidential News Conference (Post-event only) [19:36:40 - 19:37:40]
• May 28, 1984 - ABC Special - Final Salute- Vietnam Unknown [13:00:00 - 14:11:00]
• May 28, 1984 - CBS Special - Requiem for the Vietnam Unknown [13:00:00 - 14:14:00]
• May 28, 1984 - NBC Special - Interment of the Vietnam Unknown [13:00:00 - 14:11:50]
• May 30, 1984 - PBS Special - The Stste of Black America [14:00:40 - 14:58:00]

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