April 1985 Broadcast Index

Evening News

April 1, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. El Salvador / Elec.
  3. Honduras / Political Unrest
  4. Toronto / Terrorism
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Buick Skyhawk; Tums; Esoterica Medicated Cream.)
  7. Mental Insts. / Abuse
  8. Affirmative Action Programs
  9. Money Matters: Pan Am, HCA-AHS Merger, Stock Market
  10. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Firestone Tires; Brim Coffee.)
  13. India / Gas Leak
  14. Iran-Iraq War
  15. Special Assignment (Vietnam: Hue)
  16. Belgium / Singing Nun Suicide
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Sears Fin. Network; Teleflora Florists; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Entre Computer Centers.)
  19. Washington, DC / Reagan-Nimeiry Meeting
  20. Special Assignment (Ethiopian Famine)
  21. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Tylenol; GTE; Honda Lawnmowers; "Nightline".)
  23. Baseball / Pitcher
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Mental Insts. / Abuse
  3. HCA-Ahigh School Merger
  4. Kansas City / Child Abuse
  5. Pan Am / Flight Attendants
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Special K Cereal; Teleflora Florists.)
  7. El Salvador / Elections
  8. Washington, DC / Reagan-Nimeiry Meeting
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Lebanon / Journalists' Death
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sherwin-Williams Paint; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  12. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  13. Minnesota / Farm Rally
  14. Farm Subsidies / Honey Ind.
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; White-Westinghouse Appliances; Inglenook Wines.)
  16. Toronto / Terrorism
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Preparation H; FTD Florists; Encaprin.)
  19. World War II 40 Years Later (Kamikaze!) (Part V)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  3. Toronto / Terrorism
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Buick Century; Polident.)
  6. Mental Insts. / Abuse
  7. Minnesota / Farm Rally
  8. HCA-AHS Merger
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; American Express Travelers Cheques; Bufferin.)
  11. Special Segment (John Paul II)
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Brim Coffee; Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  13. India / Gas Leak
  14. Washington, DC / Reagan-Nimeiry Meeting
  15. Sudan Crisis
  16. Belgium / Deckers' Suicide
  17. Vermont / Socialist Mayor
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Alberto VO5 Hair Products; Alberto Mousse; "Today"; Light and Elegant Entrees.)
  19. Koko
  20. Good Night

April 2, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 2, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Detroit / School Hostage Incident
  3. Utah / Courthouse Shooting
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Renault Alliance and Encore.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  7. USSR Military Power / Defense Department Report
  8. Def. Contractors / Gen. Dynamics
  9. Dalkon Shield
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hair Products; Inglenook Wine; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  12. Trade Rep.
  13. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  14. Budget Deficit
  15. Money Matters: Home State Collapse, Stock Market
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: "Wall Street Journal"; Rice-A-Roni Stuffing; Subaru; L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  18. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War, Tourism
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; White-Westinghouse Appliances; Hormel Cure/81 Ham; "Nightline".)
  21. Wyoming / Snow Rescue
  22. Basketball / Villanova
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  4. USSR Military Power / Defense Department Report
  5. Space Exploration
  6. MX Missile
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain; Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. Utah / Courthouse Shooting
  9. Detroit / School Hostage Incident
  10. Ohio / Savings and Loan Crisis
  11. US-Japan Relations / Trade
  12. Trade Rep.
  13. Unemployment Benefits
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Fin. Network; Youth Garde.)
  15. Basketball
  16. Gene Dynamics
  17. Tena / Follow-Up
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products; Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  20. Dalkon Shield
  21. The Religious Revival (Part I)
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Entre Computer Centers; Mylanta-II; Teleflora Florists.)
  23. Weather / Snow, Heat
  24. San Francisco / High-Rise Camp
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. USSR Military Power / Defense Department Report
  4. USSR / Big Brother
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Preparation H; Tums.)
  7. Utah / Courthouse Shooting
  8. Detroit / School Hostage Incident
  9. Federal Aviation Administration Crash Test Follow-Up
  10. Dalkon Shield
  11. Malpractice
  12. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; American Airlines; Sherwin-Williams Paint.)
  13. United States / Cuban Refugees
  14. Basketball / Villanova
  15. San Antonio / Hotel Moving
  16. CBS / Takeover Attempts
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; Taster's Choice.)
  19. Special Segment (Weinberger)
  20. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent; John Deere Lawn Tractors; "Today"; Riunite Wine.)
  21. Congress / Roaches
  22. Good Night

April 3, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Steve Bell (Washington, DC)
  2. Missing Children
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Brim Coffee.)
  5. Kansas City / Child Abuse
  6. US-Japan Trade Relations
  7. 1986 Budget
  8. Money Matters: CBS Takeover Attempts, Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; John Deere Products; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  11. Smokeless Tobacco
  12. Heart Attacks
  13. Cholesterol (Part I)
  14. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Firestone Tires and Service; Alka-Seltzer and H&R Block; Teleflora Florists; Sherwin-Williams Paints.)
  17. Iran-Iraq War
  18. Special Assignment (Israel and The Shiites)
  19. Space Shuttle
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Bufferin; Taster's Choice Coffee; "Nightline".)
  22. Hoover Films
  23. Senate and Television
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Relations
  3. Missing Children
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Polident; Ford Ltd.)
  5. Florida / ESM Arrests
  6. Illinois / Food Poisoning
  7. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  8. Heart Attacks
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Carnival Cruise Lines; Buick Century.)
  10. Vietnam Remembered (Part VI: MIAs)
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  13. 1986 Budget
  14. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  15. CBS / Takeover Attempts
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Chrysler Lebaron Gts; Hormel Cure/81 Hams.)
  17. The Religious Revival (Part II)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Relations
  3. CBS / Takeover Attempts
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computer; Brim Coffee.)
  6. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  7. Israel / POWs
  8. South Africa / Tutu
  9. (Commercial: Canon NP350 Copier; Kellogg's Product 19; Buick Somerset.)
  10. Kirkpatrick
  11. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  12. Shroud of Turin
  13. California / Wrong Flight
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Mannington Floors; Mylanta-II.)
  16. Rome / Terrorism
  17. Special Segment (Bologna: Study In Red)
  18. (Commercial: Gumout Fuel Additive; American Express Travelers Cheques; "Today"; Bufferin.)
  19. Square Dancing
  20. Good Night

April 4, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 4, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. 1986 Budget
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Arthritis Pain Formula; Chrysler Plymouth Reliant K.)
  6. Brazil / Neves
  7. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War
  8. Money Matters: US-Japan Trade Rel., Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice; Riunite Wine; Buick Electra.)
  11. Airline Safety / Near Miss
  12. Jerusalem / Demonstration
  13. Lebanon / Israeli Raids
  14. Vietnam / Mathers Released
  15. Special Assignment (Cambodia-Vietnam Rel.)
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose; American Express Travelers Cheques; IBM Computers; Kellogg's Special K.)
  18. Illinois / Wrongful Imprisonment
  19. Cholesterol (Part II)
  20. (Commercial: Renault Alliance and Encore; Alberto VO5 Hair Products; Brim Coffee; "20/20;" "Nightline".)
  21. Teacher of The Year
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 4, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. 1986 Budget
  3. Defense Budget
  4. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  5. Gen. Dynamics
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bayer Aspirin; Oil of Olay.)
  7. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War
  8. Illinois / Wrongful Imprisonment
  9. Minnesota / Near Miss
  10. Texas / Emergency Landing
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Teleflora Florists; Freedent Gum.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  13. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  14. King / Assassination Observance, South Africa
  15. Sudan / Political Unrest
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  18. Breast Cancer
  19. Basketball / Tulane
  20. Statue of Liberty
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skyhawk; Advil; Kellogg's Special K.)
  22. The Religious Revival (Part III)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 4, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Buick Somerset; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  5. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War
  6. Basketball / Tulane
  7. Illinois / Wrongful Imprisonment
  8. Teamsters / Presser
  9. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; "Wall Saint Journal"; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  10. Minnesota / Near Miss
  11. 1986 Budget
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; Sherwin-Williams Paints; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.)
  14. Special Segment (Saturn)
  15. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Scope Mouthwash; "Today"; Woolite Rug Cleaner.)
  16. Nebraska / Cranes
  17. Good Night

April 5, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 5, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. 1986 Budget
  3. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  4. Gen. Dynamics
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  7. Southeast / Brush Fires
  8. Illinois / Wind Storm
  9. Earthquake Forecast
  10. Illegal Aliens / Tena Case
  11. Holy Week
  12. We Are The World
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Bayer Aspirin; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  14. Special Assignment (Colombia's Drug War)
  15. Brazil / Neves
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Whirlpool Appliances; Renault Alliance and Encore; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Products.)
  18. Money Matters: Unemployment
  19. Cholesterol (Part III)
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Sherwin-Williams Paint; Gaviscon Antacid; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  22. Liberace
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 5, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. 1986 Budget / Social Security
  3. Economy / Unemployment
  4. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War
  5. Southeast / Brush Fires
  6. Luxembourg / Cathedral Fires
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Sherwin-Williams Wall Paper.)
  8. Gen. Dynamics
  9. Federal Judges
  10. College Sports
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Computers; Bufferin.)
  12. Holy Week
  13. The Religious Revival (Part IV)
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mylanta-II Antacid; Wagner Power Painter.)
  15. US-USSR Trade Relations
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Listerine; Tucks; L'Eggs Pantyhose.)
  17. We Are The World
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 5, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. 1986 Budget / Social Security
  4. Def. Contracts / Westinghouse
  5. Gen. Dynamics
  6. Westinghouse / Correction
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Entre Computer Centers; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Tums.)
  9. Southeast / Brush Fires
  10. IRS / Computer Foul-Up
  11. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Firestone Tires and Service; Advil.)
  12. Holy Week
  13. Israel / Jerusalem and West Bank Question
  14. India / Gas Leak Aftermath
  15. English Channel Tunnel
  16. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; American Airlines; Kellogg's Special K.)
  17. Special Segment (Child Abuse)
  18. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  19. Ethiopia
  20. We Are The World
  21. Good Night

April 6, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 6, 1985
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Sudan / Coup
  3. Reagan / Budget, Nicaragua
  4. Weather / E. Wind Storms
  5. Southeast / Brush Fires
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Advil; Honda Lawnmower.)
  8. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  9. Mathers / Vietnam Captivity
  10. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computer; Whirlpool Dishwashers; H&R Block ; Alka-Seltzer; Buick Century.)
  13. Baseball and Television
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Yoplait Breakfast Yogurt; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Computer Land; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  16. Sports: Golf, Tennis
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Renault Alliance and Encore; Turns; Esoterica Medicated Cream; "This Week".)
  19. Texas / Exotic Game Ranches
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 6, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Sudan / Coup
  3. Iran-Iraq War
  4. South Africa / Racial Violence
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Product 19; Listerine.)
  6. Weather
  7. Utah / Mine Disaster Follow-Up
  8. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  9. Tulane University Scandal
  10. IRS Raids
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; Oil of Olay; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.)
  12. Mathers / Vietnam Imprisonment
  13. US-Japan Trade Relations
  14. Economy / Textile Imports
  15. Easter
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  17. Space Shuttle
  18. Computers
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Encaprin; Subaru; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  20. Veterinary Medicine
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 6, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Sudan / Coup
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Renault Alliance and Encore; Ace Hardware; Fixodent.)
  5. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  6. Weather
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Inhaler Recalls
  9. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents; Listerine; Volkswagen Golf.)
  10. Mathers / Vietnam Imprisonment
  11. South Africa / Racial Violence
  12. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  13. US-Mexico Relations / Drug Wars
  14. Bible Sales
  15. (Commercial: Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers; Aspercreme; Polident.)
  16. Cancer Discrimination
  17. (Commercial: Preparation H; Goodyear Tires; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Trivia Contest
  19. Good Night

April 7, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit, Arms Control
  3. Mondale / Reagan and Social Security
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges; General Motors Acceptance Corp.)
  6. Easter
  7. South Africa / Botha
  8. China, PR / Wham!
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Curel Lotion; H&R Block and Alka-Seltzer; American Express Travelers Cheques; Anco Windshield Wiper Blades.)
  11. Clergy Malpractice
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (New York City) Upcoming Items
  14. (Commercial: Subaru; Tylenol; Kellogg's Special K; Freedent; "World News"; "This Morning".)
  15. Sports: Golf, Tennis, Football, Baseball
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer and Baking Soda; Gaviscon Antacid; "Good Morning America.")
  17. New York City / Easter Parade
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control, Summit
  3. Easter
  4. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 7, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control, Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Yoplait Yogurt; Volkswagen Jetta.)
  5. Sudan / Coup Aftermath
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. Honduras / Big Pine III
  9. Italy-China, PR / Arms Rel.
  10. China, PR / Wham! Concert
  11. Japan-N. America Row
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19 Cereal; Bufferin; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  13. Easter
  14. Sanctuary Movement / Cambridge, Massachusetts / Vermont
  15. Mondale
  16. (Commercial: Aspercreme; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Brim Coffee.)
  17. Easter
  18. Good Night

April 8, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 8, 1985
  1. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  2. West Europe / Anti-Nuclear Demonstrations
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: IBM Products; Midas Mufflers.)
  5. Florida / Drug Arrest
  6. Von Bulow / Retrial
  7. 12-Year-Old Inmate
  8. South African Embassy Protests
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Stanley Tools; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; General Motors.)
  11. Sudan / Coup Aftermath
  12. Special Assignment (Vietnam: Vets)
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Curel Lotion; Remington Razors; Sanka Coffee; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  15. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Skyhawk; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Milk-Bone Biscuits; "Nightline".)
  18. Baseball
  19. Medal of Freedom
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 8, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. West Germany / Terrorism
  4. Sudan / Coup Aftermath
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tempo Antacid; White-Westinghouse Appliances.)
  6. Florida / Drug Arrest
  7. Von Bulow / Retrial
  8. North Carolina / Brush Fires
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Wagner Power Painter.)
  11. South African Embassy Protests
  12. California / Crime Hearings
  13. USSR / Senate Delegation
  14. USSR / Oxford Dictionary
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Somerset; Alberto VO5 Hair Products.)
  16. India / Union Carbide Suit
  17. Vietnam Remembered (Part VII: Amerasian Children)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; GTE; Alka-Seltzer; Canon NP350 Copier.)
  19. Baseball
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 8, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. West Europe / Anti-Nuclear Protests
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Nutri-Grain; IBM Products.)
  6. Von Bulow / Retrial
  7. North Carolina / Brush Fires
  8. Medal of Freedom
  9. Baseball
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Remington Razors; Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.)
  12. South African Embassy Protests
  13. Columbia University / Anti-Apartheid Protest
  14. Sudan / Coup Aftermath
  15. India / Union Carbide Suit
  16. (Commercial: Inglenook Wine; John Deere Products; Woolite Rug Cleaner.)
  17. Special Segment (Malpractice Mess)
  18. (Commercial: Buick Century; Independent Insurance Agents; "Today"; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  19. Oregon / Canine Casting Call
  20. Good Night

April 9, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Relations
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. Money Matters: IRS
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  7. Artificial Heart / Sweden
  8. Salmonella Outbreak
  9. Sanctuary Movement / Cambridge, Massachusetts
  10. Mobil / Washington Post Judgment
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: MasterCard International; Freedent; Bufferin.)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  14. Thailand / Queen's Funeral
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: General Motors; Wagner Power Roller; AT&T; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  17. Special Assignment (The Hunt For Dr. Mengele)
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; John Deere Lawntractors; Alberto VO5 Hair Products; "Nightline".)
  20. Japan / Dominoes
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  3. MIAs
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Advil; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  6. Salmonella
  7. IRS / Computer SNAFU
  8. Mobil / Washington Post Verdict
  9. Evangelist and Oil
  10. CBS / Takeover Efforts
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Wagner Power Painter.)
  13. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War
  14. Thailand / Queen's Funeral
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni; Freedent Gum.)
  16. Hunger in America / Children
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Volkswagen Jetta; Encaprin; Entre Computer Center)
  18. Japan / Dominoes
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City
  2. US-Japan Trade Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Kellogg's All-Bran; AT&T.)
  5. Reagan / Nicaraguan Policy
  6. MIAs Iden.
  7. US-USSR Relations / Congressional Delegation
  8. Sweden / Artificial Heart
  9. China, PR / Wham! Concert
  10. (Commercial: Mannington Floors; Fixodent; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  11. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War
  12. Ohio Savings and Loan Crisis / Warner
  13. Mobil / Washington Post Suit
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Alberto VO5 Hair Products; Encaprin; Entre Computer Centers.)
  16. Salmonella
  17. University of Colorado / CIA Protest
  18. Truck Flaps
  19. IRS / Computer Foul-Ups
  20. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; AT&T; "Today"; Ritz Crackers.)
  21. Urban Herbs
  22. Good Night

April 10, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Congressional Delegation, Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain Cereal; Youth Garde.)
  5. Sweden / Artificial Heart
  6. IUDs
  7. Med. Mistakes
  8. Missouri / Cave-In Rescue
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Buick Skyhawk; Sanka Coffee; L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  11. Arms Smuggling
  12. Mexico / Drug Wars
  13. Honduras / Big Pine III
  14. Shultz / Cambodia
  15. Lebanon / Terrorism
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Canon NP350.)
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. IRS / Computer Errors
  20. North Carolina / Disaster Aid, Forest Fires
  21. Galapagos Island / Fire
  22. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: AT&T; Alka-Seltzer; Wagner Power Stripper; "Nightline".)
  24. Unicorn Controversy
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit, Congressional Delegation
  3. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  4. Honduras / Big Pine III
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mylanta-II Antacid; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  6. IUDs
  7. Salmonella Outbreaks
  8. Sweden / Artificial Heart
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Chrysler Plymouth Reliant K.)
  10. Cambodia-US Relations
  11. Vietnam Remembered (Part VIII: Cambodia)
  12. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Ritz Crackers.)
  15. Census / Aging
  16. Florida / Mediterranean Fruit Flies
  17. United States Textile Ind.
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Prudential-Bache Sec.; Alberto VO5 Hair Products; Tempo Antacid.)
  19. Unicorn Controversy
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. USSR / Congressional Delegation
  4. Kadhafi / Sudan
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: National Dairy Board; General Motors; AT&T.)
  7. Sweden / Artificial Heart
  8. El Salvador / Massacre
  9. Honduras / Big Pine III
  10. (Commercial: Buick Century; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Alberto VO5 Hair Products.)
  11. Block
  12. CBS / Takeover Attempts
  13. United States Textile Ind.
  14. California / Marijuana Bust
  15. IRS / Computer Problems
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Firenza; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  18. Census / Aging
  19. IUDs
  20. Florida / Mediterranean Fruit Fly
  21. Space Shuttle
  22. Los Angeles / Bradley
  23. (Commercial: Polident; Midas Mufflers; "Today"; Preparation H.)
  24. Unicorn Controversy
  25. Good Night

April 11, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 11, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Georgia / Premature Birth Controversy
  3. Arkansas / Fire Controversy
  4. Salmonella
  5. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf; Chrysler Lebaron Gts.)
  8. Albania / Hoxha Death
  9. Vietnam 10 Years Later / Poll
  10. Special Assignment (Vietnam: Saigon)
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; AT&T; Firestone Tires.)
  13. White House Staff
  14. Commentary (Second Term Government.)
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Advil; Yoplait Yogurt; Buick Skyhawk; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  17. Sex Discrimination / Comparable Worth
  18. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Stock Market
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Product 19; Volkswagen Golf; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.; "20/20"; "Nightline".)
  20. Space Shuttle
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 11, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  3. Economy / Retail Sales
  4. Budget / Social Security Proposal
  5. Salmonella
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose; Ford Escort.)
  7. Sweden / Submarine
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Laser
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  12. Children's Television
  13. Money Laundering
  14. Sex Discrimination / Comparable Worth
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Anacin.)
  16. Lebanon
  17. Berlin Wall / Drug Trafficking
  18. Albania / Hoxha Death
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Commodore 64 Computer; Alberto VO5 Hair Products; Honda Lawnmower.)
  20. World War II 40 Years Later (Part VI: Buchenwald)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 11, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. United Nations / Espionage
  4. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  5. Lebanon
  6. Honduras
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Wow Bras; Midas Mufflers; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  9. Florida / Mediterranean Fruit Flies
  10. Salmonella
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Firestone Tires.)
  15. Special Segment (Vietnam Ten Years After) (Part I)
  16. (COMMERCIAL: American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T); Folgers; Alberto VO5 Hair Prods.)
  17. Arkansas / Fire Department Controversy
  18. Sex Discrimination / Comparable Worth
  19. Star Wars Technology
  20. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Nutri-Grain Cereal; "Today"; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. California / Condor
  22. Good Night

April 12, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 12, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Cuba / Ship Collision
  4. Army Purchasing
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  7. Illinois / Wrongful Imprisonment Case
  8. Illinois / Health Director
  9. United States of America For Africa / Counterfeit Products
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Entre Computer Centers; Riunite Wine.)
  12. Poland
  13. Reagan / Germany Itinerary Controversy
  14. Reagan / Tax Returns
  15. Tax Returns
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; American Express Travelers Cheques; Trivial Pursuit Game.)
  18. Budget Cuts / Icc
  19. Money Matters: Producer Prices, Stock Market
  20. China, PR / Credit Cards
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Bufferin; Rice-A-Roni; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  22. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 12, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / German Itinerary Controversy
  3. Def. Contracts / Gen. Elec.
  4. Cuba / Ship Collision
  5. Missile Parts Waste
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Product 19; Polident.)
  7. Illinois / Salmonella Poisoning
  8. Illinois / Dotson Case
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Spain / Explosion
  13. Afghanistan / USSR Occupation
  14. Albania-USSR Relations
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  16. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  17. Auto. Thefts
  18. Auto Industry
  19. Reagan / Tax Return
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riopan Plus; Entre Computer Centers; AT&T.)
  21. World War II 40 Years Later (Part VII: Death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt)
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 12, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Illinois / Dotson Controversy
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Kellogg's All-Bran; Alberto VO5 Hair Products.)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Reagan / German Itinerary Controversy
  7. Reagan / Tax Returns
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; American Airlines; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  10. Illinois / Salmonella
  11. Migrant Workers / Health
  12. Women and Premarital Sex
  13. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; National Dairy Board; Ace Hardware)
  14. Def. Contracts
  15. Cuba / Ship Collision
  16. Spain / Restaurant Explosion
  17. US-Japan Trade Relations / Economy Cars
  18. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Trivial Pursuit Game; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  19. Special Segment (Broadway Musicals)
  20. Good Night

April 13, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua
  3. Mexico / Drug War
  4. Spain / Terrorism
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer and Baking Soda.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  8. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  9. Reagan / Tax Code
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Artificial Heart / Burcham, Stenberg
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Canon NP35O Copier; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  14. Investigative Reporting
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Honda Lawnmowers; Commodore 64 Computers; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  17. Sports: Golf
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Tucks Pads; Clorets; "This Week".)
  20. Washington / State Song
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Spain / Terrorism
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Product 19 Cereal; Du Pont.)
  5. Nicaragua
  6. Mexico / Drug Wars
  7. US-Japan Trade Relations
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Polident; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  9. South Africa / Racial Violence
  10. Sudan / Coup Follow-Up
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Volkswagen Jetta; Playtex Bras.)
  12. Georgia / Arms Control Conference
  13. Lebanon
  14. World War II / Buchenwald
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Oil of Olay; Fixodent; Rolaids.)
  16. Roach Eradication
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Renault Alliance and Encore; Kellogg's Product 19; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  6. Spain / Terrorism
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. (Commercial: Volkswagen Golf; Polident; AT&T.)
  9. Reagan / Tax Reform
  10. US-Japan Trade Relations
  11. Defense Spending
  12. Mexico / Drug War
  13. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins; Bufferin; Oldsmobile.)
  14. Ferraro
  15. Artificial Heart / Burcham, Stenberg
  16. Children and Cancer
  17. (Commercial: IBM Computers; Advil; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports.)
  18. World War II / Buchenwald
  19. Good Night

April 14, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / Patterson
  3. Reagan / Nicaraguan Policy
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  6. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  7. Tax Reforms
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Woolite Rug Cleaner; High Point Coffee; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Burroughs Corp.)
  11. Israel / Car Bombings
  12. South Africa / Racial Violence
  13. Upcoming Items (New York City)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: National Dairy Board; Trivial Pursuit; Tylenol; Whirlpool Dishwashers; World News This Morning; Good Morning America.)
  16. Sports: Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Boxing
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Alka-Seltzer; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer and Baking Soda; Good Morning America.)
  18. War Brides Reunion
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 14, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 14, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Artificial Heart / Burcham, Stenberg
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Buick Somerset; Polident.)
  6. Nicaragua / American Body
  7. Reagan / Nicaragua
  8. Peru / Elections
  9. Italy / Volcano Accident
  10. Israel / Car Bombings
  11. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Volkswagen Golf; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  12. Space Junk
  13. (Commercial: IBM Computers; Rolaids.)
  14. Stockman / Social Security
  15. Abortion Bombings
  16. Minnesota / Roach
  17. War Brides Reunion
  18. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Youth Garde; Anacin; "Today"; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  19. Boxing
  20. Good Night

April 15, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Alabama / Prison Riot
  3. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computers; Maalox Antacid.)
  7. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  8. Reagan / European Trip
  9. Nazi War Criminals / Demjanjuk
  10. South Africa / Angola Issue
  11. South Africa / Apartheid
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmower; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Subaru.)
  14. Illinois / Webb-Dotson Controversy
  15. Special Assignment (Teenagers On Death Row)
  16. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Firestone Tires and Service; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  17. Money Matters: Taxes, IRAs, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Buick Somerset; Canon NP350 Copier; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; "Nightline".)
  20. Boston Marathon
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Alabama / Prison Riot
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. Tax Returns
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  6. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  7. Reagan / Nicaragua Policy
  8. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Delta 88; K Mart.)
  10. Missouri / Manhunt, Neo-Nazis
  11. Ohio / Demjanjuk Extradition
  12. Chrysler-Mitsubishi Deal
  13. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  14. Mt. Vesuvius / Climbing Accident
  15. South Africa / Apartheid Laws, Angola
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tempo Antacid; Subaru.)
  17. New York City / High Rise Fire
  18. Boston Marathon
  19. Boxing / Hagler vs. Hearns
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Am Express Travelers Cheques; Commodore 64 Computers.)
  22. New Caledonia / Independence Movement
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Nicaragua Policy
  3. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Maalox Antacid; General Motors.)
  6. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action, Abortion
  7. Neo-Nazis / The Order
  8. England / Princess Michael
  9. Alabama / Prison Riot
  10. AIDS
  11. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Bayer Aspirin; Brim Coffee.)
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Boston Marathon
  15. Marathon Running
  16. McDonald's Anniversary
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Fixodent; Pepto-Bismol Tablets.)
  19. Special Segment (China's New Revolution) (Part I)
  20. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Buick Century; "Today"; Burroughs Corp.)
  21. Boxing / Hagler vs. Hearns
  22. Good Night

April 16, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  3. England / Princess Michael
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. Neo-Nazis / The Order
  7. Newton Arrest
  8. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  9. Money Matters: CBS Takeover Bid, Stock Market
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Stanley Tools; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  12. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  13. Nicaragua
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Sentry Hardware; Grape-Nuts; Midas Mufflers.)
  16. Supreme Court / CIA
  17. South Africa / United States Policy
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Clorets; Alka-Seltzer; Citibank; "Nightline".)
  20. California / Emergency Landing
  21. Space Shuttle
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip Controversy
  3. Germany / Jewish Community
  4. E. Germany / Nicholson Death Follow-Up
  5. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP350 Copier; Sanka Coffee.)
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. American Airlines / Lost Engine
  9. Airline Safety / Pilots
  10. Alcohol Advertising
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Independent Insurance Agents; Rolaids.)
  12. Supreme Court / CIA
  13. South Africa / United States Policy
  14. CBS / Takeover Attempts
  15. Wheeling-Pittsburgh / Bankruptcy
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  18. Economy / Housing Starts, Industrial Production
  19. Missouri / Neo-Nazi Manhunt
  20. Serial Killers / Lucas
  21. New York City / Bhopal Gas Leak Litigation
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Electra; Alka-Mints; AT&T.)
  23. England / Princess Michael Scandal
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  3. US-USSR Relations / Nicholson Follow-Up
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Citibank; Renault Encore and Alliance.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Missouri / Neo-Nazi Manhunt
  8. South Africa / United States Policy
  9. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  10. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; John Deere Products; Remington Razors.)
  11. New York City / Bhopal Gas Leak Litigation
  12. Illinois / Corporate Murder Case
  13. Von Bulow Trial
  14. Meningitis Vaccine
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: National Dairy Board; Oldsmobile; Efferdent.)
  17. Wheeling-Pittsburgh Bankruptcy
  18. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  19. Egypt-Israel Relations / Summit
  20. Supreme Court / CIA
  21. American Airlines / Engine Loss
  22. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Brim Coffee; "Today"; Polident.)
  23. Special Segment (China's New Revolution) (Part II)
  24. Good Night

April 17, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Money Matters: CBS Takeover Bids, Stock Market
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; Sears Auto. Hardware)
  6. Lebanon / Government Falls
  7. USSR Naval Exercise
  8. Reagan / West German Trip
  9. Reagan / Central American Policy and Pope
  10. Nicaragua
  11. FBI / Nicaragua
  12. Viewpoint Announced (Studio)
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: GTE: Alka-Mints; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  15. Serial Killers / Lucas
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Buick Somerset; Rice-A-Roni Noodle Roni; Citibank; Ritz Crackers.)
  18. Ecstasy Drug Controversy
  19. (Commercial: AT&T; Sears Hardware; Riopan Plus; Viewpoint.)
  20. American Airlines / Engine Loss Follow-Up
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Reagan / Central American Policy and Pope
  4. FBI / Nicaraguan Tourists
  5. Missouri / Neo-Nazi Manhunt
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Yoplait Yogurts; Sears Hardware)
  7. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  8. Lebanon / Government Falls
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; Heileman's Old Style Beer.)
  10. CBS Takeover Attempts
  11. Egypt-Israel Summit
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  14. Colorado / Train Derailment Follow-Up
  15. Ecstasy Drug
  16. Workplace Safety
  17. Robot Surgery
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riopan Plus; L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose; Subaru.)
  19. Vietnam Remembered (Part IX)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Central American Policy and Pope
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Audi 5Ooos; Sears Hardware; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Def. Contractors / Boeing
  7. Colorado / Train Derailment
  8. Saccharin
  9. (Commercial: Brim; Anacin; Youthe Garde; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  10. CBS Takeover Attempts
  11. AT&T
  12. Serial Killers / Lucas
  13. Democratic Party / Social Security
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Tempo Antacid; Firestone Auto Products; Buick Skyhawk.)
  16. South Africa / Racial Violence
  17. Commentary (President's Germany Visit)
  18. (Commercial: AT&T; Riopan Plus; "Today"; American Airlines.)
  19. Special Segment (China's New Revolution) (Part III)
  20. Good Night

April 18, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings
  2. Reagan /West Germany Trip
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Sears Auto. Products; Anusol.)
  5. Money Matters: CBS Takeover Attempts, Stock Market
  6. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Tylenol; IBM.)
  8. Nicaragua / United States Policy / USSR Advisers / Resettlement Policy
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: John Deere Products; Noodle Roni; High Point Coffee; Trivial Pursuit Game.)
  11. Vietnam Ten Years Later (Part II)
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; White-Westinghouse Appliances; Audi 5Ooos; "20/20;" "Nightline".)
  14. Arkansas / Vol. Fire Depts.
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  3. CBS Takeover Attempts / Turner
  4. Economy / GNP
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Vanish; Tucks; Clorets.)
  6. Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations / Terrorism
  7. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  8. Reagan and Central America / Pope
  9. Honduras / United States Air Force Crash
  10. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  11. South Africa / Racial Violence
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins; Sears Hardware)
  13. Virginia / Briley Execution Violence
  14. California / Drunk Driving
  15. Def. Contractors / Gen. Elec.
  16. Art / Painting Purchase
  17. Skt. Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose; Heileman's Old Style Beer.)
  19. Education Department / Resignations
  20. California / Earthquakes
  21. CBS Takeover Attempts / Turner
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; AT&T; Fiberall Laxative.)
  23. On The Road (Would-Be Capitals)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. CBS Takeover Attempts / Turner
  3. Economy / GNP
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Oldsmobile Firenza.)
  6. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  7. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  8. Nicaragua / USSR Advisers
  9. Def. Contracts / Gen. Elec.
  10. India / Gas Leak Follow-Up
  11. (Commercial: Heil Air Conditioning; Nabisco Better Cheddar Crackers; Sanka.)
  12. Virginia / Briley Execution Violence
  13. California / Drunk Driving
  14. Art / Painting Sale
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Canon NP 350 Copier; Sears Auto Products; Riunite Wine.)
  17. Special Segment (China's New Revolution) (Part IV)
  18. (Commercial: Buick Somerset; Total Cereal; "Today"; Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  19. Commentary (Reagan's Nicaragua Policy)
  20. Teacher of The Year
  21. Good Night

April 19, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Listerine; Alka-Seltzer.)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Lavelle / Imprisonment
  7. Army / Blackhawk Helicopters
  8. Illinois / Dotson-Webb Controversy
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mannington Floors; Ford Thunderbird; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  11. Nicaragua / United States Policy / Vesco Connection
  12. Drug War / US-Bahamas Relations
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Brim Coffee; Sears Hardware; L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose.]
  15. Indiana / Cong. Elec. Outcome
  16. Money Matters: CBS Takeover Attempts, Stock Market
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: General Motors; Nutri-Grain; Vanish; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  19. Vietnam Remembered
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; National Dairy Board; Ford Autos.)
  4. US-Bahamas Drug War / Cuban Connection
  5. Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations
  6. South Africa / Racial Violence
  7. Nicaragua-Honduras Rel.
  8. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. F-16
  12. Army / Blackhawk Helicopters
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; Noodle Roni.)
  14. Michigan / Missing Infant
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Sears Hardware; Prudential-Bache Secs.)
  17. Music Videos
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: American Airlines; Riopan Plus; Citibank.)
  5. Nicaragua / United States Policy, Vesco Connection
  6. Lavelle / Imprisoned
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Ritz Crackers; Whirlpool Corp.)
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. California / Spy Trial
  11. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; IBM Products; Sears Hardware)
  12. Argentina / Galtieri Trial
  13. Ecstasy Drug
  14. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Dunkin' Donuts; "Meet the Press"; General Motors.)
  15. Special Segment (China's New Revolution) (Part V)
  16. Good Night

April 20, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 20, 1985
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Neo-Nazi Manhunt
  3. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  4. Belgium / Terrorism
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; MasterCard International)
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. USSR / Lenin's Work Day
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Wagner Power Roller; Efferdent; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; IBM Computers.)
  11. Vietnam / MIAs, Media Role In War
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; AT&T; Stanley Tools; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  14. Sports: Basketball, Marathon, Horse Racing
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Kellogg's All-Bran; "This Week".)
  17. World War II Reunion
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 20, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. Belgium / Terrorism
  5. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain Cereal; AT&T.)
  7. Arkansas / Neo-Nazi Manhunt, Siege
  8. Florida / Abortion Terrorism
  9. Crime Rate
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; York Heating and Air Conditioning; Am Express Travelers Cheques; Fiberall.)
  11. Animal Rights Movement
  12. Northeast / Radon Gas
  13. Def. Contractors / Pratt and Whitney
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Riopan Plus.)
  15. Reagan / West German Trip
  16. Vietnam Reviewed (Part I)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Conoco and Du Pont.)
  18. Television Reruns
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 20, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Better Cheddars Crackers; Honda Lawnmowers; Polident.)
  6. Anti-Reagan Demonstrations
  7. Illinois / Dotson-Webb Controversy
  8. Arkansas-Missouri / FBI Siege
  9. Nazi War Criminals / Kalejs
  10. Illinois / Farm Crisis
  11. (Commercial: National Dairy Board; Remington Razors; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  12. South Africa / Racial Violence
  13. Sudan / Famine Relief
  14. Belgium / Terrorism
  15. Thailand / Family Reunion
  16. Italy / Prince Charles and Princess Diana
  17. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; AT&T; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Baseball / North Carolina
  19. Good Night

April 21, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 21, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; National Dairy Board)
  5. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  6. Def. Contractors
  7. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: AT&T; Volkswagen Golf; Alka-Mints; Goodyear Aerospace Group Computer.)
  10. National Rifle Association
  11. Arkansas-Missouri / FBI Siege
  12. George and Martha Washington
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: High Point Coffee; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Wagner Power Stripper; Yoplait Yogurt; "World News This Morning.")
  15. Sports: Boat Accident, Marathons, Basketball
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rolaids; Efferdent; Buick Somerset.)
  17. New York City / Taxis
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 21, 1985
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Bergen-Belsen Ceremonies
  3. Lebanon / Israeli Withdrawal
  4. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vanish; Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  6. Tornadoes
  7. Neo-Nazi Manhunt, Arkansas Siege
  8. Vietnam Reviewed (Part II)
  9. Nicaragua / Reagan Policy Correction
  10. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 21, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. El Salvador
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins; Goodyear Air Springs; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  6. Reagan / West Germany Visit Controversy
  7. Holocaust Memorials
  8. Lebanon / Israeli Pullout
  9. Mideast Peace
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Audi 5Ooos; Trivial Pursuit" Game.)
  11. Special Assignment (Nicaragua)
  12. Neo-Nazi Arrest, Arkansas Siege
  13. O'Malley Death
  14. Belgium / Terrorism
  15. Brazil / Neves
  16. South Africa / Apartheid
  17. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  18. Coca-Cola
  19. (Commercial: Volkswagen Jetta; Dunkin' Donuts; Anacin; Youth Garde.)
  20. World War II (Ernie Pyle)
  21. George and Martha Washington
  22. Good Night

April 22, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy, Commentary
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  5. Special Assignment (Nicaragua: Ortega)
  6. Pentagon / Reporting System
  7. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Century 21; John Deere Riding Mowers; Alka-Mints.)
  9. Neo-Nazi Manhunt
  10. Herbalife Scam (Part I)
  11. Money Matters: CBS Takeover Attempts, Pan Am, Stock Market
  12. Reagan / Budget Address
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Nuprin; General Motors; Taster's Choice Coffee; Grape-Nuts.)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  16. US-USSR Relations / Force Issue
  17. Vietnam 10 Years Later
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Freedent Gum; ITT; Dunkin' Donuts; "Nightline".)
  20. New Jersey / Parking Meters
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / E. Germany
  3. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Subaru; Nuprin.)
  6. Neo-Nazi Manhunt
  7. KKK
  8. Supreme Court / Jury Selection, Rock Concerts
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mylanta-II; Allstate Insurance.)
  10. Tennessee / Butcher Plea
  11. Weapons Sting
  12. Iran-Iraq War
  13. Brazil / New President
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Western Union.)
  15. CBS Takeover Attempts / Turner
  16. Coca-Cola
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Fixodent; Tempo Antacid; Citibank.)
  19. Vietnam Remembered (Part X)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Renault Alliance and Encore.)
  5. Arkansas / Neo-Nazi Manhunt
  6. Crime Hearings
  7. Pan Am
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: National Dairy Board; Taster's Choice Coffee; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / East German Espionage
  11. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  12. West Germany / SS Reunion
  13. Brazil / Neves Death
  14. (Commercial: Vanderbilt Perfume; Edison Electric Institution; Metamucil.)
  15. Tennessee / Butcher Plea
  16. California / Malpractice Suit
  17. Indiana / Cong. Recount
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Brim; Citibank; "Today"; Nuprin.)
  20. Special Segment (Nicaragua Guerrillas)
  21. Good Night

April 23, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / Cong. Vote
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Nicholson Aftermath, Arms Talks
  6. Reagan / West Germany Trip Controversy
  7. Indiana / Cong. Elec. Outcome
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose; Riopan Plus; Renault Alliance and Encore.)
  10. Money Matters: Coca-Cola, Consumer Prices, Stock Market
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: ITT; Mannington Floors; Nabisco Better Cheddar Crackers; Citibank.)
  13. Herbalife Scam (Part II)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Audi 5Ooos; Tucks; Efferdent; "Nightline".)
  16. Ervin Death
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks, Nicholson Aftermath
  3. Nicaragua / Cong. Vote
  4. Honduras / Big Pine III / US-Nicaraguan Relations
  5. South Africa / Apartheid
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Century 21.)
  7. Crime Hearings / Presser
  8. Supreme Court / Federal Labor Laws
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riopan Plus; GTE.)
  10. Economy / Factory Orders, Consumer Prices
  11. Fake Art
  12. Von Bulow Trial
  13. Test Tube Quadruplets
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sentry Hardware; Ziebart's Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  15. Vietnam Remembered (Part XI)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Coca-Cola; ITT.)
  18. Ervin Death
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / Cong. Vote
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Sanka Coffee; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  5. Organized Crime Hearings / Presser
  6. Von Bulow Trial
  7. Illinois / Dotson-Webb Controversy
  8. Ervin Death
  9. (Commercial: Century 21; Riopan Plus; Midas Mufflers.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Nicholson Aftermath, Arms Talks
  11. Economy / Consumer Prices, Durable Goods
  12. Coca-Cola
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; General Motors; Clorets.)
  15. Special Segment (The Other Victims)
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent; AT&T; "Today"; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  18. Nicaragua / Baseball
  19. Good Night

April 24, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 24, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Nicholson Aftermath
  6. Budget
  7. Money Matters: Procter and Gamble, Stock Market
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Rice-A-Roni; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  10. Florida / Abortion Bombings
  11. Organized Crime Hearings
  12. New York City / Police Brutality, Stun Gun Controversy
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers; Midas Mufflers; Sanka.)
  15. Cardinals
  16. We Are The World Fund Raising
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Maalox Antacid; Century 21; Sears Paints "20/20"; "Nightline".)
  19. Drug Abuse Conference
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 24, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Cardinals
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Riopan Plus; U-Haul Rentals.)
  5. Lebanon / Israeli Pullback
  6. Florida / Abortion Bombings
  7. New York City / Police Brutality, Stun Gun Controversy
  8. Insulin Nasal Spray
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Nabisco Better Cheddars Crackers; "Entertainment Tonight.")
  11. Pulitzer Prizes
  12. Corporate Raiders
  13. Procter and Gamble
  14. Brazil / Neves Burial
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maalox Antacid; Sears Paints.)
  16. Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations
  17. Nancy Reagan / Drug Abuse Conference, Campaign
  18. Budget Address
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Canon NP7550 Copier; White Westinghouse Washers and Dryers.)
  20. Vietnam Remembered (Part XII)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 24, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Cardinals
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: John Deere Riding Mowers; Sanka Coffee; Citibank.)
  6. West Germany / Pershing Problems
  7. Reagan / West Germany Visit Controversy
  8. Nancy Reagan / Drug Abuse Conference
  9. Budget Address
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Vanish; Renault Alliance and Encore.)
  12. Florida / Abortion Bombings
  13. Procter and Gamble
  14. Animal Rights Movement
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Remington Razors; Maalox Antacid.)
  17. Special Segment (Vietnam Ten Years After: Vets.) (Part II)
  18. (Commercial: Allstate Insurance; Vanderbilt Perfume and Products; "Vietnam: Lessons of A Lost War" Television Show; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  19. Gould Art Collection
  20. Good Night

April 25, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Sears Paints; Alka-Mints.)
  5. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  6. World War II / Elbe Reunion
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Stouffer's Lasagne; Renault Alliance and Encore; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  9. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  10. Detroit / Plane Incident
  11. McLain Sentenced
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Liquid-Plumr; Brim Coffee; National Dairy Board)
  14. Budget Address Reaction
  15. Money Matter: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Canon NP7550 Copier; Citibank; Efferdent; "20/20"; "Nightline".)
  18. Vietnam 10 Years After
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  3. Reagan / West Germany Visit Controversy
  4. Iran-Iraq War / United Nations Report
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Yoplait Yogurt; Sears Paints.)
  6. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  7. Dtp Vaccine
  8. Detroit / Airport Incident
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Ziebart's Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  11. Economy
  12. Schools and Drugs
  13. McLain Sentenced
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riopan Plus; Liquid-Plumr.)
  15. Nuclear Waste
  16. Def. Contractors / Gen. Dynamics
  17. Vietnam Remembered (Part XIII)
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Stouffer's Escalloped Apples; Anacin; ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves.)
  19. World War II 40 Years Later (Part VIII)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip Controversy
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: General Motors; Sears Paints; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  5. Artificial Heart / Burcham
  6. Bethesda Naval Hospital / Med. Scandal
  7. McLain Sentenced
  8. New York City / Police Brutality Controversy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: AT&T; Taster's Choice Coffee; U-Haul Rentals.)
  11. World War II: Elbe River Link-Up
  12. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  13. Def. Contractors / Gen. Dynamics
  14. Commentary (Ervin)
  15. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Audi 5Ooos; Nuprin.)
  16. Special Segment (Vietnam Ten Years After: Vets.) (Part III)
  17. (Commercial: Volkswagen Jetta; Liquid-Plumr; Vietnam: Lessons of A Lost War" Show; ITT.)
  18. Audubon
  19. Good Night

April 26, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  3. West Germany / Holocaust Law
  4. West Germany / Hess Birthday
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf; Riunite Wine.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Nicholson Affair
  8. Warsaw Pact Conference
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Audi 5000S; Grape-Nuts; Sanka.)
  11. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  12. White House Ceremony / Navajo Complaints
  13. Money Matters: UPL, Stock Market
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: AT&T; Alka-Seltzer; Citibank; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  16. World War II (Liberation of Italy)
  17. North Carolina / Ervin Funeral
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Sears Paints; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Edison Elec. Institution; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  20. US-Vietnam Relations / Mercy Mission
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip Controversy
  3. White House Ceremony / Navajo Rebuke
  4. 1986 Budget
  5. New York City / Helicopter Crash
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Anusol Hemorrhoid Medication; Channel 5 "Eyewitness News.")
  7. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  8. Costa Rica / Nicaraguan Guerrillas, Mercenaries
  9. Honduras / Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  10. US-USSR Relations / Nicholson Affair
  11. Warsaw Pact Conference
  12. Sweden / Nuclear Capability
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maalox Antacid; Sears Paints.)
  14. United Press International Bankruptcy
  15. US-Vietnam Relations / Med. Mercy Mission
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Folgers Coffee.)
  18. Vietnam Remembered (Part XIV)
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  20. Exorcisms
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip Controversy
  3. West Germany / Hess Birthday
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Canon NP7550 Copier; Kellogg's All-Bran; Mannington Floors.)
  6. Warsaw Pact Conference
  7. US-USSR Relations / Nicholson Affair
  8. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  9. White House Ceremony / Navajo Rebuke
  10. 1986 Budget
  11. (Commercial: Renault Alliance and Encore; Anacin; Youth Garde; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  12. AIDS
  13. New York City / Helicopter Crash
  14. United Press International Bankruptcy
  15. Farm Crisis
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Burroughs Corporation Software; Sanka Coffee; Sears Paints.)
  18. Special Segment (Vietnam Ten Years After) (Part IV)
  19. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Dunkin' Donuts; "Vietnam: Lessons of A Lost War" Show; Renuzit Fresh `N Dry Air Deodorizer.)
  20. Israel / Basketball
  21. Good Night

April 27, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 27, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 27, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Argentina / Hospital Fire
  3. Canada / Cruise Testing
  4. US-USSR Relations /Arms Reduction
  5. Warsaw Pact Conference
  6. Poland
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Clorets; Tucks.)
  8. South Africa / Racial Violence
  9. London / Racial Unrest
  10. Paris / Terrorism
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; AT&T; Remington Razors.)
  12. Burcham Funeral
  13. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Space Station
  16. Deukmejian / Armenian Resolution
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Lanacane Creme.)
  18. Chicago / Factory Explosion
  19. California / Stunt Plane Crash
  20. Brush Fires / California, North Carolina
  21. Car Racing / Indy 500
  22. United Press International Bankruptcy
  23. Daylight Savings Time
  24. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Tires; Sominex 2 Pain Relief Formula; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; AT&T.)
  25. Vietnam Reviewed (Part III)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 27, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Reduction
  4. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  5. Argentina / Hospital Fire
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Gleem Toothpaste; Goodyear Aerospace Group; Riopan Plus.)
  8. South Africa / Racial Violence
  9. South Africa / Mine Firing
  10. Canada / Cruise Protest, Star Wars
  11. Paris / Terrorism
  12. Nicaragua-USSR Rels
  13. Nicaragua
  14. Costa Rica / United States Mercenaries
  15. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Citibank; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  16. Meese / Indiana Cong. Dispute
  17. US-Mexico Border Tension
  18. Daylight Savings Time
  19. California / Trucking Accident
  20. (Commercial: Lawn-Boy Lawnmowers; Listerine; Audi 5Ooos.)
  21. Vietnam Ten Years After (Part V)
  22. Vietnam Ten Years After (Part VI)
  23. Good Night

April 28, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  3. Nicaragua-USSR Relations
  4. Lebanon
  5. US-Israel Economy Rel.
  6. Upcoming Items
  7. (Commercial: Clorets; Rolaids; General Motors Acceptance Corp.)
  8. Kentucky / Gas Explosion
  9. Colorado / Elderly Homeowners
  10. Def. Contractors
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; AT&T; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  13. Vietnam Legacy
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Volkswagen Golf; Du Pont; Commodore 64 Computers; Alka-Mints; "World News This Morning.")
  16. Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Auto Racing
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Trivial Pursuit Game; U-Haul Rentals; "Good Morning America.")
  18. Minnesota / Clown Convention
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Economy Summit
  3. Nicaragua-US Relations
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Goodyear Auto Springs; AT&T.)
  5. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  6. World War II 40 Years Later
  7. Dachau Liberation Anniversary
  8. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Dentu-Creme; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  9. Kentucky / Gas Explosion
  10. Atlanta Police Department
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Baseball / Berra
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; General Motors.)
  14. Michigan / Vietnam Veterans Parade
  15. Vietnam Reviewed (Part IV)
  16. Vietnam Veterans
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ITT; American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  18. New Orleans / Jazz Festival
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 28, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip Controversy
  3. Dachau Liberation Commemoration
  4. Struthof Commemoration
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: AT&T; Nabisco Almosthome Cookies; Renuzit Fresh `N Dry.)
  7. Economy Summit
  8. Lebanon
  9. Pope / Lebanon
  10. (Commercial: National Dairy Board; AT&T; Trivial Pursuit Game.)
  11. Vietnam Ten Years After (Part VII)
  12. Vietnam / MIAs
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Vanderbilt Perfume and Products; Volkswagen Jetta.)
  14. Kentucky / Gas Explosion
  15. Toxic Leaks
  16. Motel People
  17. Baseball / Martin
  18. (Commercial: Listerine; Renault Alliance and Encore; "Today"; Fruit & Fibre.)
  19. Wills
  20. Good Night

April 29, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West German Visit Controversy
  3. World War II (Dachau Liberation)
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; General Motors.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. New York City / Wells Fargo Robbery
  8. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Subaru; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Taster's Choice.)
  11. Vietnam's Legacy
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose; Carnival Cruise Lines; Burroughs Linc Software; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  14. Nicaragua-USSR Relations
  15. Lebanon / Israeli Pullout
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Renault Alliance and Encore; Grape-Nuts; GTE; "Nightline".)
  18. Baseball / Martin-Steinbrenner
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Visit Controversy
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Riopan Antacid; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  5. New York City / Wells Fargo Robbery
  6. Economy / Housing
  7. Arco
  8. Missing Children
  9. Supreme Court / Handicapped Children
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: U-Haul Rentals; Clorets; Rolaids.)
  12. USSR -Nicaragua Relations
  13. Lebanon / Israeli Pullout
  14. Pope-Prince Meeting
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Volkswagen GTI.)
  16. Vietnam Remembered (Part XV)
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Honda Lawnmower; Stouffer's Spaghetti.)
  18. San Antonio / Runaway Car
  19. Baseball / Martin
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / West Germany Trip Controversy
  3. West Germany / Terrorism
  4. Economy Summit / Mitterrand
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: AT&T; A1 Steak Sauce; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  7. New York City / Wells Fargo Robbery
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Def. Contractors
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Audi 5Ooos; Poli-Grip.)
  12. Vietnam Ten Years After (Part VIII)
  13. Special Segment (Vietnam Ten Years After) (Part IX)
  14. (Commercial: GTE; Honda Lawnmower; Rolaids.)
  15. USSR -Nicaragua Relations
  16. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  17. Amtrak
  18. California / Draft Resister
  19. (Commercial: Renuzit Fresh `N Dry Air Deodorizer; AT&T; "Today"; Bayer Aspirin.)
  20. Roman Catholic Church / Exorcist
  21. Good Night

April 30, 1985

• ABC Evening News for April 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. United States Nicaragua Relations / Economy Sanctions
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Hamilton Beach Coffeemaker.)
  5. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  6. World War II (Rise and Fall of Hitler)
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Audi 5Ooos; White-Westinghouse Appliances; Efferdent.)
  9. Money Matters: Index, Stock Market
  10. 1986 Budget
  11. House / Indiana Recount
  12. Missing Children
  13. Illinois / Dotson-Webb Controversy
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Edison Electric Institution; Stouffer's Lean Cuisine; Citibank; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  16. Vietnam's Legacy
  17. (Commercial: Nuprin; Noodle Roni; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.; "Nightline".)
  18. Vietnam Veterans
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations / Economy Sanctions
  3. Vietnam / Victory Celebration
  4. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  5. House / Indiana Recount Controversy
  6. Indiana / Affirmative Action Test Case
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Hamilton Beach Coffeemaker; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. Economy / Index, Factory Orders, Trade Deficit
  9. Apparel Ind.
  10. 1986 Budget
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Ziebart Lifetime Protection Pkg.)
  12. Illinois / Dotson-Webb Controversy
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Atom Research
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: ITT; L'Eggs Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  17. US-China, PR Nuclear Trade Agreement
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; Sominex 2; Aqua Fresh Toothpaste; Subaru.)
  19. Vietnam Remembered (Part XVI)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations / Economy Sanctions
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Prudential Insurance; Kellogg's Special K; A1 Steak Sauce.)
  5. Reagan / West German Trip Controversy
  6. I.G. Farben-Exxon Rel.
  7. (Commercial: ITT; Citibank; Riopan Plus Antacid.)
  8. Vietnam Ten Years After (Part X)
  9. Special Segment (Vietnam Ten Years After) (Part XI)
  10. (Commercial: Nuprin; Sears Paints; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  11. 1986 Budget
  12. Missing Children
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Commentary (Vietnam)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: IBM Computers; "Today"; Grape-Nuts.)
  17. Andre The Seal
  18. Good Night

Specials

• April 04, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan News Conference Re: Nicaragua [14:10:00 - 14:23:00]
• April 09, 1985 - PBS Special - Crisis In Central America: The Yankee Years [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• April 10, 1985 - PBS Special - Frontline: Central America Special 2: Castro's Challenge [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• April 11, 1985 - PBS Special - Frontline: Central America Special 3: Revolution in Nicaragua [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• April 12, 1985 - PBS Special - Frontline: Central America Special 4: Battle for El Salvador [20:00:00 - 21:00:00]
• April 17, 1985 - ABC Special - Viewpoint [23:33:00 - 25:15:00]
• April 19, 1985 - NBC Special - Reagan Presents Congressional Gold Medal to Elie Wiesel [10:33:00 - 10:53:00]
• April 24, 1985 - ABC Special - President Reagan Address to the Nation [19:00:00 - 19:33:00]
• April 24, 1985 - CBS Special - President Reagan Address to the Nation- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• April 24, 1985 - CBS Special - President Reagan Address to the Nation- Analysis [19:23:00 - 19:26:00]
• April 24, 1985 - CBS Special - Voices of Opposition [21:29:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 24, 1985 - MTO Special - Reagan Budget Advertisement [19:00:00 - 19:34:00]
• April 24, 1985 - NBC Special - President Reagan Address to the Nation- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:00:50]
• April 24, 1985 - NBC Special - President Reagan Address to the Nation- Analysis 1 [19:23:00 - 19:24:00]
• April 24, 1985 - NBC Special - President Reagan Address to the Nation- Analysis II [19:31:00 - 19:34:00]
• April 25, 1985 - CBS Special - CBS Reports: Honor, Duty and a War Called Vietnam [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• April 27, 1985 - NBC Special - Vietnam - Lessons of a Lost War [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 29, 1985 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:41:20]

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