October 1985 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tunisia / Israeli Raid
  3. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Total Cereal.)
  6. Heckler Resignation
  7. Iowa / Farm Crisis
  8. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; A.1. Steak Sauce; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  11. Oregon / Rajneeshpuram Controversy
  12. Washington / Neo-Nazi Trial
  13. White / Death
  14. MacInnes Death
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Preparation H; Pontiac Grand Am; Remington Razors; United States Committee For Energy Awareness.)
  17. West German-Czechoslovakian Border Incident
  18. Paris Summit
  19. Mitterrand / Greenpeace Scandal, Paris Summit
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: AT&T; Renault Encore; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; "Nightline".)
  22. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Paris, France)
  2. Paris Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  4. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  5. Tunisia / Israeli Raid
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Cadillac; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  8. Heckler Shift
  9. West Virginia / Union Carbide
  10. Crowe
  11. US-South Africa Relations / Sanctions
  12. South Africa / Anti-Apartheid Protest
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Advil.)
  15. Texas / Plane Collision
  16. Florida / Sinkhole
  17. Synanon Indictments
  18. Oregon / Rajneeshpuram Scandal
  19. White / Death
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: AT&T; Riunite Wine.)
  22. Mitterrand / West Summit
  23. US-USSR Relations / Gorbachev, French Summit
  24. West German-Czechoslovakian Border Incident
  25. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  26. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Dow Chemicals.)
  27. Signoret Funeral
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Tunisia / Israeli Raid
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Ruud Gas Furnace and American Gas Association; Anacin; Suplical Calcium Supplement.)
  5. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  6. West German-Czechoslovakian Border Incident
  7. Paris Summit
  8. US-France Relations
  9. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  10. US-South Africa Relations / Sanctions
  11. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Goodyear Aerospace Group.)
  12. Heckler / New Post
  13. Iowa / Farm Crisis
  14. Oregon / Rajneeshpuram Controversy
  15. West Virginia / Union Carbide
  16. Hurricane Gloria Aftermath
  17. (Commercial: AT&T; Light and Elegant Entrees; Remington Razors.)
  18. Commentary (22nd Amendment)
  19. Hinckley Engaged
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Certainteed Insulation; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; "Today"; Benihana Entrees.)
  22. White / Death
  23. Good Night

October 2, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Paris, France)
  2. Hudson / Death
  3. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Advil; Commodore Amiga Computer.)
  5. Paris Summit
  6. Reagan / New York City Summit Organization
  7. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents; Sears Hardware; Cadillac DeVille.)
  10. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  11. Tunisia / Israeli Raid Follow-Up
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer; Owens-Corning Building Products; Goodyear Tires.)
  14. Baseball / Gooden
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Burroughs Linc Software; Allstate Insurance; Riunite Wine; "Nightline".)
  17. USSR / Gorbachev
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Paris, France)
  2. Paris Summit
  3. Lebanon / Kidnapping
  4. Hudson / Death
  5. AIDS
  6. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Poll
  9. Paris Summit
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services.)
  12. Nuclear Power Plants / Three Mile Island
  13. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  14. Accutane
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Anacin; Brim Coffee.)
  17. Wyoming / Suicide Epidemic
  18. Italy / False Bomb Alert
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Ford Trucks; K Mart; Oil of Olay; Tempo.)
  21. France / Russian Expatriates
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hudson / Death, AIDS
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Mercedes-Benz.)
  5. Paris Summit
  6. Reagan / New York City Summit
  7. Commentary (Gorbachev)
  8. Deaver
  9. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Sears Hardware; Cadillac DeVille.)
  10. Tunisia / Israeli Raid Follow-Up
  11. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  12. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  13. Georgia / Plane Crash Follow-Up
  14. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Owens-Corning Building Products; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  15. Football / Cocaine
  16. Wyoming / Suicide Epidemic
  17. Accutane
  18. Nuclear Power Plants / Three Mile Island
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Efferdent; Dow Chemical; "Today"; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  21. Italy / Mustache and Beard Championship
  22. Good Night

October 3, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Paris, France)
  2. Paris Summit
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Sears Hardware)
  4. Paris Summit
  5. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Dow Chemicals; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  6. Paris Summit
  7. US-USSR Relations / Polovchak
  8. Seoul Olympics
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; AT&T; A.1. Steak Sauce; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  11. Budget Deficit
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Nuclear Power Plant / Three Mile Island
  14. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  15. Georgia Plane Crash Investigation
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Pontiac; Ace Hardware; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; "20/20.)
  19. France / Grand Duke Wladimir
  20. Collingwood / Death
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Paris, France)
  2. Paris Summit
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. Space Weapons
  5. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Winn Dixie Stores.)
  7. Summits
  8. Paris Summit
  9. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Buick Electra.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  13. US-USSR Relations / Polovchak
  14. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Dulcolax; Sears Hardware)
  17. Nuclear Power Plants / Three Mile Island
  18. AIDS
  19. Georgia Plane Crash Investigation
  20. Colorado / Bridge Collapse
  21. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Riunite Wine; Whirlpool Ranges.)
  23. Collingwood / Death
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Paris Summit
  3. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  4. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Andersen Windows.)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Georgia Plane Crash Investigation
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Commodore Amiga Computer; Preparation H.)
  9. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  10. El Salvador / Kidnapping
  11. Tunisia / Israeli Raid Aftermath
  12. Seoul Olympics
  13. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Dow Chemicals.)
  14. California / Lottery
  15. Commentary (White House)
  16. Collingwood / Death
  17. (Commercial: Total; AT&T; "Today"; Brim Coffee.)
  18. Paris Summit
  19. Good Night

October 4, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Paris, France)
  2. Paris Summit
  3. Reagan / New Jersey Trip
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Wheaties; Pontiac 6000-Ste.)
  6. Paris Summit
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Woolite Rug Shampoo; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  9. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  10. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Sears Hardware; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Bufferin.)
  13. Japan / Earthquake
  14. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  15. Paris / Christo
  16. Stock Market Report Correction (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Jeep Cherokee; Mr Coffee Coffeemaker; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  18. Paris Summit
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Paris, France)
  2. Paris Summit
  3. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  4. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Dulcolax.)
  5. Paris Summit
  6. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Superbrand Ice Cream and Winn Dixie.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  9. Japan / Earthquake
  10. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  11. Peru / Rioting
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  14. Economy / Unemployment
  15. Mississippi River Unemployment
  16. Frustaci Septuplets
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Riopan Plus; Prudential-Bache Secs.)
  19. Paris Summit
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  3. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Cadillac DeVille; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  6. Paris Summit
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Bufferin.)
  9. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  10. US-South Africa Relations / Shultz
  11. (Commercial: Advil; Remington Razors; Wheaties.)
  12. Frustaci Septuplets
  13. Parent Teaching
  14. Maryland / Husband Ad
  15. (Commercial: Dow Chemical; FTD Florists; "Meet the Press"; Chrysler Lebaron Gts.)
  16. Football
  17. Good Night

October 5, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Buckley
  3. United Nations Vote
  4. Tunisia / Israeli Raid Funerals
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Rheem Furnaces and American Gas Association; Mercedes-Benz.)
  7. Paris Summit
  8. Japan / Jal Crash Follow-Up
  9. (Commercial: AT&T; Brim Coffee; Wheaties.)
  10. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  11. Canada / Earthquake
  12. Sinai / Massacre
  13. Israel / Terrorism
  14. (Commercial: Suplical Calcium Supplement; Oil of Olay; Total Cereal.)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  16. Heckler
  17. Budget Deficit
  18. Bishops' Letter
  19. Meese
  20. FBI Agent Killed
  21. (Commercial: Preparation H; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; "Meet the Press"; "NFL '85"; Renault Alliance.)
  22. Baseball
  23. Good Night

October 6, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. National Debt Ceiling, Budget Deficit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  4. Bishops' Letter / Economy
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Cadillac DeVille.)
  7. England / Rioting
  8. Mideast Peace / McFarlane
  9. Israel / Terrorism
  10. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  11. South Africa / Tutu
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Century 21; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Total.)
  14. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. Upcoming Items (New York City)
  17. (Commercial: Suplical Calcium Supplement; Remington Razors; Pontiac 6000-Ste; Sinex Nasal Spray; "World News Tonight".)
  18. Sports: Football, Baseball
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Good Morning America.)
  20. England / Firle Place
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today

October 7, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. England / Rioting
  4. Puerto Rico / Flooding
  5. Mexico / Factory Fire
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Pontiac 6000-Ste.)
  8. National Debt Ceiling
  9. Money Matters: Chrysler-Mitsubishi Plant, Stock Market
  10. Heart Disease
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; A.1. Steak Sauce; Woolite Rug Cleaner.)
  13. Special Assignment (Farrakhan)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Suplical Calcium Supplement; Citibank; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. Supreme Court
  18. World Court / Nicaragua Suit
  19. Japan / Domino Toppling
  20. Harlem Globetrotters
  21. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; MasterCard International; Owens-Corning Building Products; "Nightline".)
  23. Cruise Ship Hijacking Updated
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. National Debt Ceiling
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars
  6. US-USSR Arms Talks / Carrington
  7. The Netherlands / Anti-Cruise Movement
  8. World Court / Nicaraguan Suit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac DeVille; Metamucil.)
  10. England / Rioting
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Efferdent; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  12. Farrakhan
  13. Supreme Court
  14. Japan / Domino Toppling
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  16. Puerto Rico / Flooding
  17. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Sanka Coffee.)
  20. Harlem Globetrotters
  21. When The Cheering Stops (Part I)
  22. Hijacking Update
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. National Debt Ceiling
  4. Illinois / Chrysler-Mitsubishi Plant
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Oil of Olay; Light and Elegant Entrees.)
  7. England / Rioting
  8. South Africa / Black Boycott, Apartheid
  9. World Court / Nicaraguan Suit
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Posture Calcium Supplement; Citibank.)
  12. Cocaine Smuggling
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Heart Transplants
  15. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  16. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Total Cereal; Renault Alliance.)
  17. Special Segment (Farrakhan)
  18. (Commercial: Tums; Nosalt; Dow Chemicals; "Today"; Plymouth Voyager.)
  19. Japan / Domino Toppling
  20. Good Night

October 8, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. (Commercial: Pontiac 6000-Ste; Tylenol; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  4. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  5. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; Walker Advantage Muffler; Prudential-Bache Secs.)
  7. Tropical Storm Isabel
  8. Puerto Rico / Flooding
  9. Debt Ceiling, Budget Deficit
  10. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; US Committee For Energy Awareness; Canon Copiers.)
  13. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: AT&T; We Grace and Company; "Nightline".)
  16. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Superbrand Ice Cream and Winn Dixie.)
  4. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  5. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Fiberall Wafers.)
  8. Debt Ceiling and Federal Deficit
  9. Puerto Rico / Flooding
  10. (Commercial: Prudential-Bache Secs.; Tylenol; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  11. Philadelphia / Move Inquiry
  12. Little Richard
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isuzu; Turns; Nosalt; AT&T.)
  14. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron Gts; AT&T; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  4. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  5. (Commercial: Goodyear Aerospace Group; Rolaids; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  6. Puerto Rico / Flooding
  7. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Wheaties; Sanka.)
  8. Frustaci Septuplets
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Turns; Dow Chemicals; "Today"; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  11. Commentary (Mideast Peace)
  12. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  13. Good Night

October 9, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  4. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  5. (Commercial: Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Medication; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; United States Committee For Energy Awareness.)
  6. Terrorism: Arafat
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; Baker's Secret Cookware; Dow Chemicals; Sears Hardware)
  9. National Debt Ceiling, Budget Deficit
  10. House / Lee Address
  11. Protectionism
  12. South Africa / Anti-Apartheid Movement
  13. Lennon / Birthday
  14. San Diego / Mayor Convicted
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Grecian Formula 16; Buick Skylark; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Lady Blue.)
  18. Hijacking Update
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  4. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Medication; K Mart.)
  6. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Citibank.)
  9. Puerto Rico / Flooding
  10. Tropical Storm Isabel
  11. National Debt, Budget Deficit
  12. San Diego / Mayor Convicted
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Cough Syrups; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Sears Hardware)
  14. When The Cheering Stops (Part II)
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hijacking / Cruise Ship
  3. Good Night

October 10, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Grecian Formula 16.)
  4. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Commodore Amiga Computers; Baker's Secret Cookware.)
  6. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  7. Spain / Terrorism
  8. El Salvador
  9. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Cadillac Cimarron; American Floral Marketing Council; Smucker's Low Sugar Spreads; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp.)
  11. Welles / Death
  12. Brynner / Death
  13. Money Matters: Protectionism, Stock Market
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Century 21; Sears Hardware; "20/20.)
  16. Achille Lauro Aftermath Update
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp.)
  4. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Winn Dixie.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Economy / Protectionist Legis.
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Copiers; Turns.)
  9. Tropical Storm Isabel
  10. Lightning
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Anacin; K Mart; Fiberall.)
  13. Welles / Death
  14. Brynner / Death
  15. Welles
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Century 21; Tempo Antacid.)
  4. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  5. Spain / Terrorism
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Wheaties; Bufferin.)
  8. Deaths / Brynner, Welles
  9. (Commercial: Turns; K Mart; Cadillac DeVille.)
  10. Protectionism Legis., Poll
  11. El Salvador
  12. MIAs
  13. (Commercial: Suplical Calcium Supplement; Light and Elegant Entrees; "Today"; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  14. Commentary (Crisis Confusion)
  15. Achille Lauro Update
  16. Good Night

October 11, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Sears Hardware; Stanley Tools.)
  4. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Total; Anacin; Dow Chemical.)
  6. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  7. Nobel Peace Prize
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Citibank; Renault Encore; Smucker's Low Sugar Spreads.)
  10. Reagan / Health
  11. Belushi Trial
  12. Money Matters: Producer Prices, Stock Market
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Century 21; A.1. Steak Sauce; Sears Hardware; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  15. Hostages
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (COMMERCIAL: Upcoming items; Apple Raisin Crisp; Superbrand Ice Cream and Winn Dixie.)
  4. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  6. Reagan / Cancer Surgery
  7. Economy / Wholesale, Retail Prices
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Metamucil; Sears Hardware)
  10. Nobel Peace Prize
  11. Detroit / McDonald's Shooting
  12. Ballooning
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fasteeth For Lowers; Cadillac Cimarron; Tylenol; Micatin.)
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Midas Brakes; AT&T; Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni.)
  4. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  5. California / Terrorism
  6. (Commercial: Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Vicks Cough Syrups; Fruit & Fibre.)
  7. Reagan / Skin Cancer
  8. Nobel Peace Prize
  9. United States / Infant Mortality
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Citibank; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  13. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Sanka Coffee; Meet the Press;" Wheaties.)
  14. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  15. Good Night

October 12, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Sanka.)
  4. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  5. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  6. West Germany / Espionage
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Tums; Remington Razors.)
  8. Trade Deficit
  9. Crime Rate
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total; Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Medication.)
  11. Cigarette Warnings
  12. Early Education
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Ben. Moore Paints; Fiber-All.)
  14. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Commodore Amiga Computer; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  6. (Commercial: Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Medication; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; AT&T.)
  7. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  8. South Africa / Zambia Meeting
  9. Berlin / Espionage
  10. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars
  11. (Commercial: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Remington Razors; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  12. Puerto Rico / Mudslide
  13. United States / Crime
  14. FBI Agent's Death
  15. Supreme Court / Brennan
  16. (Commercial: Wheaties; Rheem 90 Plus Furnace and American Gas Association; "Meet the Press"; "NFL `85"; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  17. Good Night

October 13, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  4. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Pontiac 6000-Ste; Century 21; Dow Chemicals; Suplical Calcium Supplement.)
  7. Supreme Court / School Prayer
  8. West Virginia / Train-Bus Collision
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. Upcoming Items (New York City)
  11. (Commercial: Wheaties; Allstate; Du Pont; Sinex Nasal Spray; "World News Tonight".)
  12. Sports: Baseball, Football
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Cadillac DeVille; "Good Morning America.")
  14. Picture Week
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today

October 14, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; AT&T.)
  4. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  5. Mideast Peace
  6. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  7. El Salvador / Kidnappings
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Bufferin; Sears Fin. Network; Fruit & Fibre.)
  10. Nobel Prizes / Medicine
  11. Nuclear Power Plants / Murder Investigation
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Commodore Amiga Computer; Nutri-Grain; Pontiac 6000-Ste.)
  14. Toxic Water
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Smorgasburger Dog Food; Baker's Secret Cookware; Sinex Nasal Spray; "Nightline".)
  18. Bermuda Bird
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Posture Calcium Supplement; Superbrand Ice Cream and Winn Dixie.)
  4. USSR / Earthquake
  5. Nobel Prize / Medicine
  6. El Salvador / Kidnappings
  7. Belgium / Elections
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Fin. Network; Ex-Lax; Gas-Ex.)
  9. Supreme Court / School Prayer
  10. Child Sex Abuse / Gauthe
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benihana Entrees; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  12. Health Care Costs (Part I)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Tylenol; ITT.)
  15. Baseball / Playoffs
  16. Wyoming / Ferrets
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath

October 15, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Odeh Funeral
  4. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Tylenol.)
  6. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  7. Star Wars
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Pontiac 6000-Ste; Suplical Calcium Supplement; Stanley Tools.)
  10. North Carolina / Helicopter Crash
  11. California / Brush Fires
  12. Money Matters: Steel Industry, Chrysler Strike
  13. Nobel Prizes / Economics
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Budget Rent A Car; Citibank; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.)
  17. Supreme Court / School Prayer
  18. Special Assignment (AIDS and Insurance Companies.)
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Sears Auto Products; Anacin; "Nightline".)
  21. Nixon / Arbitration
  22. Wrong Way Whale
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Violence
  3. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  5. Chrysler Strike
  6. North Carolina / Helicopter Crash
  7. AIDS
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim Coffee; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  9. Salt Lake City / Bombings
  10. California / Brush Fires
  11. Nobel Prizes / Economy
  12. USSR / Gorbachev
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Medication.)
  15. St. Lawrence Seaway
  16. Supreme Court / Malpractice
  17. Health Care Costs (Part II)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Posture Calcium Supplement; Sears Auto Products; Riunite Wine.)
  19. Wrong Way Whale
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Nixon / Arbitration
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Ruud Furnace and American Gas Association; IBM Personal Printers; Tums.)
  6. North Carolina / Helicopter Crash
  7. Salt Lake City / Bombings
  8. California / Brush Fires
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Andersen Windows; Grape-Nuts; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  11. Nobel Prizes / Economics
  12. Canada / Tunagate
  13. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars
  14. USSR / Economy
  15. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Citibank; Tempo Antacid.)
  16. United States Military System Reform / Pentagon Reorganization
  17. Commentary (Achille Lauro Hijacking)
  18. Nebraska / Kerrey
  19. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Sears Auto Products; "Today"; Fiber One Cereal.)
  20. Disc Jockey
  21. Good Night

October 16, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Sears Auto Products; ITT.)
  5. Chrysler / Strike
  6. Money Matters: CBS-Loews Rel., Stock Market
  7. St. Lawrence Seaway
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Anbesol; Prudential-Bache Secs.; Suplical Calcium Supplement.)
  10. Pentagon Reorganization
  11. Special Assignment (US-Philippines Rel.)
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Century 21; Dexatrim; Pontiac 6000-Ste.)
  14. Nicaragua-US Relations
  15. South Africa / Racial Violence
  16. South Africa / Anti-Apartheid Record / Sun City Resort
  17. Salt Lake City / Bombings
  18. Nobel Prizes
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Ken-L Ration Smorgasburger Dog Food; Carnival Cruise Lines; Dimetapp; "Nightline".)
  21. Baseball
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Superbrand Ice Cream and Winn Dixie.)
  4. Chrysler / Strike
  5. United States / Foreign Trade
  6. Arms Control Policy
  7. Pentagon Reorganization
  8. Nicaragua
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka Coffee; K Mart.)
  10. San Antonio / Bus Hijacking
  11. Nixon
  12. Baseball
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Smokers' Polident.)
  14. Nobel Prizes
  15. Health Care Costs (Part III)
  16. Reagan / Cancer Checkup
  17. Utah / Bombings
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Advil.)
  20. Housework
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Death Rates
  4. Chrysler / Strike / Texas High School Athletics and Football
  5. Good Night

October 17, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Buick Skylark; Sears Fin. Network.)
  5. TWA 847 Hijacking Follow-Up / Mideast Peace Progress
  6. Lebanon / Terrorism
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Pontiac 6000-Ste; Nutri-Grain.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars
  10. South Africa / Racial Violence
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Robitussin Cough Syrups; Citibank; Dipps Granola Bars; Sears Auto Products.)
  13. AIDS
  14. Money Matters: Lionel, GNP, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Efferdent; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Ken-L Ration Smorgasburger Dog Food; "20/20.")
  17. Baseball
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  3. TWA 847 Hijacking Follow-Up
  4. Lebanon / Terrorism
  5. US-Israel Relations / Peres
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sinex Nasal Spray; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  7. Chrysler / Strike
  8. American Airlines / Safety Standards
  9. Salt Lake City / Bombings
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Riunite Wine.)
  12. Economy / GNP, Housing
  13. United States Textile Ind.
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Sears Auto Products.)
  15. Espionage / Morison
  16. Lotteries
  17. Nobel Prizes / Literature
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Citibank; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  19. Baseball / World Series
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. TWA 847 Hijacking Follow-Up
  3. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  4. Mideast Peace Process / Peres
  5. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  6. Lebanon / Terrorism
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Citibank; Fiber One Cereal.)
  9. Salt Lake City / Bombings
  10. Seattle / Neo-Nazi Trial
  11. (Commercial: Sanka; Rheem Gas Furnace and American Gas Assn; Advil.)
  12. AIDS
  13. (Commercial: IBM Pro Printer; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  14. Star Wars
  15. Commentary (Bal. Budget)
  16. Coca-Cola
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Tums; Nosalt; Buick Electra; "Today"; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  19. Baseball / World Series
  20. Good Night

October 18, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. AIDS / Military
  3. Artificial Heart
  4. Growth Hormone
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Sears Fin. Network; Fiber One Cereal.)
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  9. West Germany / Bus Accident
  10. El Salvador
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Suplical Calcium Supplement; Andersen Windows; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  13. Special Assignment (Robertson)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; Grape-Nuts; AT&T; Ace Hardware)
  16. Money Matters: Consumer Spending, Savings, Stock Market
  17. Sistine Chapel
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: K Mart; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Pontiac 6000-Ste; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  20. World Series
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Violence
  3. AIDS / Military
  4. AIDS / New York City, Underground Drugs
  5. Artificial Heart
  6. Transplant Ethics
  7. Growth Hormone
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Robitussin Cough Syrups; Superbrand Ice Cream and Winn Dixie.)
  9. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  10. West Germany / Bus Accident
  11. US-Jordan Relations / Arms Sale
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isuzu; Bayer Aspirin; Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray.)
  13. Economy / Personal Income, Spending, Savings
  14. Iowa / Train Derailment
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Posture Calcium Supplement; K Mart.)
  17. South Carolina / Murder-Suicide
  18. Japan / Journalism Controversy
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Budget Rent-a-Car; Anacin; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services.)
  20. Hottelet
  21. Keillor
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. AIDS / Military, Politics
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; K Mart; Andersen Windows.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Violence
  6. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  7. West Germany / Bus Crash
  8. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Clorets; Buick Century.)
  9. Artificial Heart
  10. Ozone
  11. Salt Lake City / Bombings
  12. Economy / Savings, Consumer Debt
  13. Arco / Price Controls
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Fiber One Cereal; Baker's Secret Cookware.)
  16. Nixon
  17. Lamm Correction
  18. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Century 21; American Almanac;" Midas Mufflers.)
  19. Rollin
  20. Good Night

October 19, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Robitussin Cough Syrups; Metamucil; Tums.)
  5. Reagan / Summit, United Nations
  6. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. Paris / Terrorism
  9. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  10. Berlin / Princess Diana
  11. (Commercial: Ruud 90 Plus Furnace and American Gas Association; AT&T; Grape-Nuts.)
  12. Eastern Airlines / Emergency Landing
  13. New York / Earthquake
  14. Liberty City Study
  15. Washington / Teen Jewelry Gang
  16. California / Wrong Way Whale
  17. Artificial Heart
  18. (Commercial: AT&T; NCR Pc6 Computers; Wheaties.)
  19. Philippines / Typhoon Dot
  20. India / Cyclone
  21. El Salvador
  22. Mexico / Earthquake Report
  23. (Commercial: Total; Posture Calcium Supplement; American Almanac"; "NFL `85"; Tempo Antacid; Oil of Olay.)
  24. Perfume Ind.
  25. Good Night

October 20, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today

October 21, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. White / Suicide
  3. Florida / Police Scandal
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Preparation H; Anacin.)
  6. United Nations / 40th Anniversary / Mideast Peace
  7. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: IBM Selectric Typewriters; Stanley Tools and Chevrolet Blazers; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  10. Nancy Reagan / Drug Abuse Conference
  11. Special Assignment (Children of Poverty) (Part I)
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Budget Rent-a-Car; Granola Dipps; Citibank; Dimetapp.)
  14. Money Matters: Chrysler Strike, Stock Market
  15. Maine / River Dispute
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: BMW 524 TD; Mr. Coffee UTC Coffeemaker; Suplical Calcium Supplement; "Nightline".)
  18. Texas / High School Football
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mideast Peace / Peres Plan, Achille Lauro Aftermath
  3. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  4. US-Nicaragua Relations
  5. United Nations Drug Conference
  6. Bulgaria / Gorbachev
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mylanta-II; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  8. Chrysler Strike
  9. Texas / High School Football
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; Mr. Coffee UTC Coffeemaker.)
  11. White / Suicide
  12. England / Bus Accident
  13. New York / Earthquakes
  14. California / Earthquake Safety
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anchor Hocking Ovenware; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  16. Asbestos
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Anbesol; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Citibank.)
  19. California / Wrong Way Whale
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Mideast Peace / Peres Plan
  3. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Ruud 90 Plus Furnace and American Gas Association; Fasteeth For Lowers; Remington Razors.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Violence
  7. Northern Ireland / Princess Diana
  8. (Commercial: Advil; Citibank; Jell-O.)
  9. US-Nicaragua Relations
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Yoplait Yogurt; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  12. White / Suicide
  13. Reagan / Courts
  14. Special Segment (Solicitor Gen.)
  15. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades Wood Finish; Bayer Aspirin; Fiber One Cereal; "Today"; Commodore Amiga Computer.)
  16. Tennessee / Midwifery
  17. Good Night

October 22, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1985
  1. Introduction
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. US-USSR Relations / President-Foreign Minister Meeting
  4. US-Jordan Relations / Arms Sale
  5. Tunisia / Israeli Raid Follow-Up
  6. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Nuprin; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  8. Artificial Heart
  9. Michigan / Malpractice Insurance
  10. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Almaden Golden Champagne.)
  13. United States of America For Africa
  14. Special Assignment (Children of Poverty) (Part II)
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Maytag Appliances; Grape-Nuts; Dow Chemicals.)
  17. Rewald / Conviction
  18. Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades Finish; Bayer Aspirin; IBM Proprinter; Whirlpool Dishwashers; "Nightline".)
  21. World Series
  22. Baseball / Dominican Republic
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Artificial Heart
  3. Massachusetts / Euthanasia Case
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  5. Congress / Jordanian Arms Sale, Tax Reform
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Ranges; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  7. Michigan / Malpractice Protest
  8. Chrysler Strike
  9. Detroit / High School Violence
  10. Workfare Controversy
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Folgers; Clorets.)
  12. South Africa / Racial Violence
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Brakes; Metamucil.)
  14. El Salvador
  15. Sanctuary Movement / Trial, Commentary
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Minwax Polyshades Finish; Bayer Aspirin; Citibank.)
  18. United Nations / 40th Anniversary
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Bulgaria / Warsaw Pact Conference
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Metamucil; Tempo Antacid.)
  6. US-Jordan Relations / Arms Sale
  7. Mideast Peace / Israel-Jordan Relations
  8. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  9. (Commercial: ITT; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Listerine.)
  10. Artificial Heart
  11. Michigan / Malpractice Demonstration
  12. Massachusetts / Right-To-Die Case
  13. Brain / Eating Trigger
  14. (Commercial: Fiber One Cereal; Dow Chemicals; FTD Florists.)
  15. West Germany / Acid Rain
  16. Commentary (Mideast Peace)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Sears Fin. Network; "Today"; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  19. Football
  20. World Series
  21. Baseball / Dominican Republic
  22. Good Night

October 23, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. New York City / United Nations Anniversary
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Buick Electra; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  6. Chrysler Strike
  7. Money Matters: Consumer Price Index, Stock Market
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Century 21; ITT; Sun Country Wine Cooler.)
  10. El Salvador
  11. Arizona / Sanctuary Movement Trial
  12. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  13. US-Jordan Relations / Arms Sale
  14. Army Helmets
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Wheaties; Taster's Choice Coffee; Stanley Tools and Chevrolet Blazer; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  17. Live Aid
  18. Special Assignment (Farmaid)
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Citibank; Remington Razors; "Nightline".)
  21. Artificial Heart
  22. High School Football / Heart Transplant Recipient
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. United Nations / 40th Anniversary
  4. Warsaw Pact Conference / Pre-Summit Maneuverings
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Economy / CPI
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Buick Electra; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  8. El Salvador
  9. Ethiopian Famine
  10. US-Jordan Relations / Arms Sale
  11. Mideast Peace
  12. Artificial Heart
  13. Birth Control Ad
  14. Salt Lake City Bombings / Follow-Up
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Almaden Golden Champagne.)
  16. Government Travel
  17. Army Helmet
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Proprinter; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  19. Chrysler Strike
  20. World Series / Ticket Scalping
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Robitussin Cough Syrups; Nutri-Grain; K Mart.)
  23. No Time For Childhood
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. United Nations / 40th Anniversary
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Century 21; Rheem 90 Plus Furnace and American Gas Association; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  6. Chrysler Strike
  7. Social Security
  8. Drug War
  9. Florida / Drugs and Police Corruption
  10. Government Travel
  11. (Commercial: Anacin; Citibank; Remington Razors.)
  12. Special Segment (Ethiopia: One Year Later)
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges; Tupperware; Tums; Nosalt.)
  14. Mideast Peace
  15. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  16. Israel / Soviet Jews
  17. South Africa / Racial Violence, Tourism
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Yoplait Yogurt; "Today"; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  20. Arizona / Tourism
  21. Good Night

October 24, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Anacin; Nutri-Grain.)
  5. United Nations / 40th Anniversary
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; AT&T.)
  8. El Salvador
  9. South Africa / Racial Violence
  10. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  11. Mideast Peace
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Maytag Appliances; Total; BMW; Taster's Choice.)
  14. Artificial Heart
  15. Special Assignment (Textile Ind. and Protectionism)
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Prudential-Bache Secs.; Sun Country Wine Cooler; Commodore Amiga Computer; "Nightline".)
  19. California / Wrong Way Whale
  20. World Series
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. El Salvador
  4. South Africa / Racial Violence
  5. US-Jordan Relations / Arms Sale
  6. France / Nuclear Testing
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  8. Electronic Surveillance
  9. Tennessee / Prison System
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  12. Artificial Heart
  13. Runaways
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metamucil; K Mart.)
  15. Afghanistan
  16. Commentary (Privileges of Power)
  17. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Isuzu; Tums; Sominex-2; Sears Fin. Network.)
  19. Iceland / Women's Strike
  20. Montana / Grain Elevators
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. Afghanistan
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Century 21; Buick Somerset.)
  6. El Salvador
  7. Sanctuary Movement
  8. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Brim Coffee; Suplical Calcium Supplement.)
  9. Artificial Heart
  10. Chrysler Strike
  11. Luxury Auto Imports
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  14. US-Jordan Relations / Arms Sale
  15. France / Nuclear Testing, Greenpeace
  16. Commentary (US-USSR Summit)
  17. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; FTD Florists; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  18. Iceland / Women's Strike
  19. France / Women
  20. Good Night

October 25, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvers, Commentary
  3. US-Nicaragua Relations
  4. Reagan-Klinghoffer Family Meet
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Tylenol.)
  7. Walker Spy Ring
  8. MIAs / Vietnam
  9. Money Matters: 1985 Deficit, Stock Market
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: IBM Proprinter; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer and Baking Soda; Ken-L Ration Smorgas-Burger Dog Food.)
  12. Artificial Heart
  13. Baby Fae Controversy Follow-Up
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Almaden Golden Champagne; Sears Fin. Network; Pontiac; Preparation H.)
  16. USSR / Jews / Mideast
  17. Special Assignment (Argentina's Gens.' Trial)
  18. South Africa / Racial Violence
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Century 21; Nuprin; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  21. Marathons / New York City, Chicago
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  4. Walker Spy Ring
  5. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  6. South Africa / Racial Violence
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Mr. Coffee UTC Coffeemaker.)
  8. Artificial Heart
  9. New Jersey / AIDS
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Selectric Typewriters; K Mart.)
  11. Argentina / Gens.' Trial
  12. El Salvador-Cuba Relations
  13. Prince Charles / Politics
  14. Ireland / Airport
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Citibank.)
  17. AT&T / Layoffs, For. Imports
  18. Ford / Profits
  19. Federal Deficit
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Jell-O; Almaden Golden Champagne; Remington Razors.)
  21. On The Road (Doormen)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvers
  3. Reagan / Klinghoffer Family
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Century 21; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Violence
  7. Argentina / State of Siege
  8. Thailand / Coup Aftermath
  9. (Commercial: Posture Calcium Supplement; Nuprin; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  10. Walker Spy Ring
  11. Grand Canyon / Noise Pollution
  12. California / Wrong Way Whale
  13. Georgia / Murder Trial
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Mylanta-II; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  16. Designer Drugs / Eve
  17. AIDS
  18. (Commercial: Turns; Dow Chemicals; "Meet the Press"; AT&T.)
  19. Special Segment (East Meets West)
  20. Good Night

October 26, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. Europe / Anti-Nuclear Movement
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Anacin.)
  6. Achille Lauro Hijacking Aftermath
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. Mexico / Earthquake Aftermath
  9. New Orleans / Soviet Defector
  10. (Commercial: Robitussin Cough Syrups; Rheem 90 Plus Furnace and American Gas Association; AT&T.)
  11. Television / Liquor Commercials
  12. West Virginia / Coal Strike
  13. Artificial Heart
  14. Hurricane Nellie
  15. (Commercial: NCR Pc-6 Computer; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Brim.)
  16. High School Dropouts / Job Start
  17. Dst
  18. (Commercial: Buick Century; Yoplait Yogurt; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Polident.)
  19. California / Wrong Way Whale
  20. Good Night

October 27, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Louisiana / USSR Defector
  3. Paris / Art Theft
  4. Hurricane Nellie
  5. Hurricane Juan
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  8. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  9. Mideast Peace / Israel-Jordan
  10. Lebanon / American Hostages
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Suplical Calcium Supplement; Pontiac; Super Poli-Grip; Dow Chemicals.)
  13. Baldrige / Government Jargon
  14. California / Wrong Way Whale
  15. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  16. Upcoming Items (New York City)
  17. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; AT&T; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Sinex Nasal Spray; "World News Tonight".)
  18. Sports: New York City Marathon, Football, Baseball
  19. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; "Good Morning America.")
  20. California / Dog Costume Ball
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Paris / Art Robbery
  3. Louisiana / USSR Defector
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: NCR Computers; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  6. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  7. Israel-Jordan Relations / Peres
  8. Mideast Peace / Hussein-Arafat Meeting
  9. (Commercial: Remington Razors; AT&T; Ex-Lax.)
  10. Tax Reform
  11. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvers
  12. Hurricane Juan
  13. (Commercial: Dow Chemicals; Polident; Tums; Nosalt.)
  14. Chrysler / Strike
  15. Union Membership Decline
  16. California / Wrong Way Whale
  17. (Commercial: Efferdent; Yoplait Yogurt; "Today"; AT&T.)
  18. Baseball / Martin
  19. Football
  20. Good Night

October 28, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Juan
  3. Rajneesh Arrested
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  6. Walker Spy Ring
  7. Special Assignment (Espionage)
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Almaden Golden Champagne; BMW; Grape-Nuts.)
  10. Louisiana / USSR Defector
  11. USSR / Chess
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Tylenol; Ken-L Ration Smorgas-Burger Dog Food; Aetna; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  14. Artificial Hearts
  15. Lebanon / Kidnapped Americans
  16. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  17. Israel / Politics
  18. Hussein-Arafat Meeting
  19. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Stanley Tools; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Whirlpool Ranges; "Nightline".)
  22. Umpires' Dispute
  23. World Series
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Juan
  3. Rajneesh Arrested
  4. Walker Spy Ring
  5. Chemical Warfare
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors; Kellogg's Special K.)
  7. Louisiana / USSR Defector
  8. USSR / Bonner
  9. Israel / Peres
  10. Mideast Peace / Hussein-Arafat Meeting
  11. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  12. Lebanon / Kidnapped Americans
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable; Almaden Golden Champagne.)
  14. Artificial Heart
  15. World Series
  16. Umpires' Dispute
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Nikon One-Touch; Nutri-Grain.)
  19. Commentary (Gun Control)
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Federal Express; Dow Chemicals.)
  21. US-USSR Relations / Media
  22. USSR / Odessa
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Walker Spy Ring
  3. Espionage / Shadrin
  4. Louisiana / USSR Defector
  5. USSR / Chemical Weapons
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  8. Rajneesh Arrested
  9. DeLorean
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Certainteed Insulation; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  12. Hurricane Juan
  13. World Series
  14. Umpires' Dispute
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Preparation H; Dow Chemicals.)
  16. Hussein-Arafat Meeting
  17. Israel / Peres
  18. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  19. Nazi War Criminals / Brunner
  20. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Aetna; "Today"; Maalox.)
  21. Special Segment (Message Music)
  22. Good Night

October 29, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Concerns, Louisiana Defection Incident
  3. USSR / Bonner
  4. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Pontiac; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  6. Walker Spy Ring / Lehman
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control, Radar Station
  8. Arms Control / Poll
  9. Achille Lauro Aftermath
  10. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Aetna Insurance; Rice-A-Roni; Noodle Roni; Nuprin.)
  12. AIDS
  13. Artificial Heart, Transplants
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Mr. Coffee Junior Coffeemaker; Color Tile; IBM Selectric Typewriters.)
  16. Hurricane Juan
  17. Money Matters: Credit Cards, E.F. Hutton, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Anacin; Preparation H; Ken-L Ration Smorgas-Burger Dog Food; Suplical Calcium Supplement; "Nightline".)
  20. Special Assignment (California's Wrong Way Whale)
  21. Louisiana / Polish Sailor
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Juan
  3. AIDS
  4. New Jersey / AIDS
  5. Florida / AIDS
  6. Mexico / Earthquake
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nuprin; Taster's Choice.)
  8. House / Defense Bill
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  10. Louisiana / USSR Defector
  11. South Africa / Elections
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nutri-Grain; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  13. Delta 191 Investigation
  14. E.F. Hutton
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: ITT; Tupperware.)
  17. Prescription Drugs
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; Riunite Wine; Kellogg's Special K.)
  19. Key West / Mayoral Race
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. AIDS
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Baker's Secret Cookware; Grape-Nuts; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  5. Hurricane Juan
  6. Delta 191 Investigation
  7. Rajneesh
  8. (Commercial: Advil; Citibank; AT&T.)
  9. Louisiana / USSR Defector
  10. Walker Spy Ring / Lehman
  11. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvers, Arms Control
  12. Commentary (Pre- Summit Maneuvering)
  13. Lebanon / Kidnapped Americans
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Tupperware; Aetna Insurance.)
  16. Special Segment (Jimmy's World)
  17. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Midas Brakes; "Today"; IBM Typewriters.)
  18. Italy / Trains
  19. Good Night

October 30, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Reagan Interview
  3. Lebanon / Kidnapped Sovs.
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Toyota.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Grant / Death
  8. Pennsylvania / Mall Shooting
  9. Rajneesh
  10. Hurricane Juan
  11. Texas / Helicopter Crash
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Aetna Insurance; Riunite Wine; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  14. AIDS / Cyclosporine
  15. AIDS / Britain
  16. AIDS / Hollywood
  17. Special Assignment (Cancer Discrimination)
  18. Reagan / Health
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves; Almaden Golden Champagne; Sears Fin. Network; Nutri-Grain.)
  21. South Africa / Right-Wing
  22. Money Matters: Debt Ceiling, Farm Loans, Stock Market
  23. (Commercial: Jell-O; Canon Personal Copiers; Dow Chemicals; "Nightline".)
  24. Rajneesh
  25. Pittsburgh School
  26. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Boston, Massachusetts)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. Lebanon / Kidnapped Sovs.
  4. USSR / Bonner
  5. Dallas / Plane Bombing
  6. Pennsylvania / Mall Shooting
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Grant / Death
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  10. Massachusetts / Oil Spill
  11. Hurricane Juan
  12. Organized Labor and Crime
  13. E.F. Hutton
  14. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; Sears Fin. Network.)
  15. Reagan / Health
  16. National Debt Ceiling
  17. Mideast Peace / Hussein-Arafat Rel.
  18. Italy / Government
  19. (Commercial: Buick; Preparation H.)
  20. Star Wars
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Efferdent; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  23. New England / Stone Walls
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Kidnapped Sovs.
  3. US-USSR Relations / Reagan Interview, Pre-Summit Maneuvers
  4. Arms Control / Amraam
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Services; Maalox Plus; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Dallas / Plane Bombing
  9. Hurricane Juan
  10. California / Wrong Way Whale
  11. (Commercial: Andersen Windows; Sears Fin. Network; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  12. Rajneesh
  13. AT&T-Cwa Agreement
  14. AFL-CIO Conference / Union Membership
  15. Honduras / United States Guerrilla Aid
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Jell-O; Sanka; Dow Chemicals; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  18. Special Segment (Therapy or Torture?)
  19. AIDS
  20. Commentary (AIDS)
  21. AIDS / Movie Industry
  22. (Commercial: Aetna Insurance; Mylanta-II; "Today"; K Mart.)
  23. Playboy Organization
  24. Good Night

October 31, 1985

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. Special Assignment (US-USSR Arms Talks)
  4. USSR / Dissidents
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: AT&T; Life Cereal.)
  7. Rajneesh
  8. Detroit / Arson
  9. Space Shuttle / Tropical Storm Juan
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Aetna Insurance; Preparation H.)
  12. Washington, DC / Duarte Visit
  13. El Salvador
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Citibank; Grape-Nuts; Pontiac Grand American)
  16. Rockwell International
  17. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Index, Stock Market
  18. First Jersey / Securities and Exchange Commission Charges
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Fiber One; IBM Proprinter; BMW 735I; "20/20.)
  21. Halloween / Witchcraft
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Boston, Massachusetts)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control, Pre-Summit Maneuvering
  3. USSR -The Netherlands Relations / Arms Control
  4. USSR / Dissidents
  5. Louisiana / Soviet Sailor Affair
  6. Detroit / Arsonists
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  8. Economy / Index, Trade Deficit
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Tropical Storm Juan
  11. Rockwell International
  12. Sawyer / Indictment
  13. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  14. Air-India Crash Follow-Up
  15. Rajneesh
  16. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; IBM Selectric Typewriters.)
  17. Alzheimer's Disease
  18. Oral Contraceptives
  19. Foster / Death
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: L'Oreal Advantage Hair Coloring; Almaden Golden Champagne; K Mart.)
  22. Halloween / Witches
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Pre-Summit Maneuvering, Arms Control
  3. USSR -The Netherlands / Arms Control
  4. USSR / Dissidents
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Toyota; Color Tile; ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves.)
  7. Rajneesh
  8. Organized Labor-Organized Crime Rel.
  9. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Advil; Remington Razors.)
  10. US-Philippines Rel.
  11. South Africa / Apartheid
  12. South Africa / Sullivan
  13. (Commercial: Jell-O; Taster's Choice; Aetna Insurance.)
  14. Tropical Storm Juan
  15. Helms / Witches
  16. Commentary (Deficit)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Dimetapp; "Today"; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Packages.)
  19. Philanthropy / Lang
  20. Good Night

Specials

• October 02, 1985 - PBS Special - South Africa Under the Gun Part 1 [07:00:40 - 08:00:50]
• October 02, 1985 - PBS Special - South Africa Under the Gun Part 2 [07:59:10 - 08:58:30]
• October 03, 1985 - PBS Special - Are You Listening [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 07, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 24:09:50]
• October 08, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:33:50 - 24:03:50]
• October 09, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:34:30 - 24:11:00]
• October 10, 1985 - ABC Special - Ronald Reagan Interview [11:14:00 - 11:19:00]
• October 10, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:39:20 - 24:22:00]
• October 10, 1985 - NBC Special - Speakes Briefing Re: Achille Lauro and Caught in the Sky Re: Achille Lauro [22:04:50 - 22:11:10]
• October 10, 1985 - NBC Special - Achille Lauro [23:21:10 - 23:36:00]
• October 11, 1985 - ABC Special - Good Morning America [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 11, 1985 - ABC Special - President Reagan News Conference- Analysis [11:37:00 - 11:43:00]
• October 11, 1985 - CBS Special - Morning [06:00:00 - 08:00:00]
• October 11, 1985 - CBS Special - President Reagan News Conference- Analysis [11:37:00 - 11:41:00]
• October 11, 1985 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [11:26:00 - 11:43:00]
• October 11, 1985 - NBC Special - Today - Re: Achille Lauro: Hijack Capture [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 11, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference [11:26:30 - 11:43:00]
• October 18, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [24:00:00 - 24:47:30]
• October 24, 1985 - ABC Special - President Reagan at the United Nations- Introduction [09:09:00 - 09:11:00]
• October 24, 1985 - ABC Special - President Reagan at the United Nations- Analysis [09:39:40 - 09:48:00]
• October 24, 1985 - CBS Special - Reagan Address to the United Nations- (Intro) [09:09:00 - 09:11:00]
• October 24, 1985 - CBS Special - Reagan Address to the United Nations- (Post) [09:39:00 - 09:45:00]
• October 24, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan United Nations Speech [09:00:00 - 09:58:10]
• October 24, 1985 - NBC|ABC|NBC|CBS Special - Reagan United Nations Speech [09:00:00 - 10:00:00]
• October 31, 1985 - ABC Special - Reagan Arms Control Statement [14:00:00 - 14:10:00]
• October 31, 1985 - CBS Special - President Reagan News Conference- (Intro) [14:00:00 - 14:01:00]
• October 31, 1985 - CBS Special - Reagan News Conference- (Analysis) [14:08:00 - 14:10:00]
• October 31, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Arms Control Statement (Intro) [14:00:00 - 14:01:00]
• October 31, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Arms Control Statement (Post) [14:08:20 - 14:10:10]

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