August 1985 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. 1986 Budget
  4. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Efferdent; Clorets.)
  7. Iran / Arms Smuggling
  8. South Africa / Common Market Sanctions
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Maalox Plus Antacid; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Anbesol; Youth Garde.)
  11. Baseball Strike
  12. Canada / Family Dispute
  13. Illinois / Near Miss
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; Grape-Nuts; AT&T; Ace Hardware)
  16. Special Assignment (The Far East: The Bomb) (Part IV)
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Tums; Commodore 64 Computer; Renault Alliance and Encore; "20/20.)
  19. Connecticut / Geese
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. 1986 Budget
  3. Reagan / Health
  4. US-5. Africa Relations / Sanctions
  5. South Africa / Common Market / Racial Unrest
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Meister Brau Beer.)
  7. Iran / Arms Smuggling
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bayer Aspirin; Tucks; Listerine.)
  10. Illinois / Near Miss
  11. Army Rangers (Part VI)
  12. Uganda / Coup Aftermath
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Mills Fiber One; Riunite Wine.)
  14. Tax Reform
  15. Taxes
  16. Hutton Fraud
  17. Boston / School Supt.
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Metamucil; Canon NP7550 Copiers.)
  20. Baseball Strike
  21. California / Noise Mystery
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran / Arms Smuggling
  3. Reagan / Health
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: General Mills Fiber One Cereal; Total Cereal; Ace Hardware)
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Common Market, Sanctions
  7. 1986 Budget
  8. Tax Reform
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Mercedes-Benz; Anbesol.)
  11. Florida / Cocaine Bust
  12. Baseball / Drugs
  13. Baseball Strike
  14. Football
  15. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Gumout Fuel Additive; Rolaids.)
  16. Special Segment (Who Has The Bomb?) (Part IV)
  17. Commentary (Nuclear Weapons)
  18. (Commercial: General Mills Bran Muffin Crisp; Renault Alliance and Encore; "American Almanac" Television Show; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  19. Appalachian Trail
  20. Good Night

August 2, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Wyoming / Storms
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Efferdent; Tums; Nosalt.)
  5. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. KAL 007 Suit
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Wheaties; A1 Steak Sauce; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  11. AIDS
  12. Reagan / Health
  13. Baseball / Strike Possibility
  14. Montgomery Ward Cataloo
  15. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; Kellogg's Special K; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Riopan Plus Antacid.)
  18. Special Assignment (The Far East: Enola Gay) (Part V)
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Ford Motor Company; Grape-Nuts; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  21. New York City / Subway Boondoggle
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Wyoming / Storms
  3. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. USSR / Space Exploration
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Coolers; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  7. Smoking / Trial Lawyers
  8. Mexico / Infant Mortality
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: AT&T; Talk of The Town Television Show.)
  11. Reagan / Health
  12. Texas / First Congressional District
  13. Economy / Unemployment
  14. Montgomery Ward Catalog Sales
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wrigley Spearmint Gum; Meister Brau Beer.)
  16. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  17. Machine-Gun Manufacture
  18. Baseball / Strike Possibility
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; Youth Garde; MasterCard International)
  20. Wheat Harvesters
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Cuba / Vesco
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Renault Alliance and Encore; Thms; Metamucil.)
  5. Wyoming / Storms
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Baseball / Strike Possibility
  8. Montgomery Ward Catalog Sales
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Mercedes-Benz; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Coolers.)
  11. Nicaragua
  12. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  13. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  14. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Century 21; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  15. Special Segment (Who Has The Bomb?) (Part V)
  16. (Commercial: Vanish; Remington Razors; American Almanac Television Show; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  17. Queen Mother
  18. Good Night

August 3, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Dallas / Delta 191 Crash
  3. Colorado / Train Collision
  4. France / Train Collision
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Anacin; BMW 735I.)
  7. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  8. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  9. Uganda / Coup Aftermath
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Alaska / Impeachment Decision
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's All-Bran; Canon NP350 Copiers; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  14. Controversial Ads
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Tylenol; Ford Motor Company; Remington Razors; Du Pont.)
  17. Sports: Baseball Strike / Golf
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Arrid Deodorant; Pearl Drops Toothpolish; "This Week".)
  20. Hiroshima Anniversary
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Dallas / Delta Crash Follow-Up
  3. Colorado / Train Collision
  4. France / Train Collision
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tempo Antacid; Oil of Olay.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. Lebanon / Kidnapping
  8. Israel / West Bank Violence
  9. Israel / Ethiopian Jews
  10. US-Egyptian Military Maneuvers
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Special K; Odor-Eaters Insoles; Lanacane; Ex-Lax.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Alaska / Sheffield
  14. Baseball / Strike Possibility
  15. Football
  16. USSR / International Youth Festival
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Laxcaps.)
  18. Hiroshima Anniversary
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Total Cereal; Smoker's Polident; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  20. Antique Auto Race
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Dallas / Delta 191 Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Mercedes-Benz; Riopan Plus Antacid.)
  5. Colorado / Train Collision
  6. France / Train Collision
  7. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  8. Israel / Sharon
  9. Nicaragua
  10. Colombia / Drug War
  11. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  12. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Tempo Antacid; Listerine.)
  13. 1986 Budget
  14. Alaska / Impeachment Issue
  15. Texas / First Congressional Dist.
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. Iran / Arms Smuggling
  18. Manville / Asbestos Offer
  19. (Commercial: Jell-O; Bain De Soleil Suntan Lotion; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.)
  20. USSR / Fur Ind.
  21. Czechoslovakia / Tank Trade
  22. Good Night

August 4, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Oklahoma / Munitions Explosion
  3. Dallas / Delta Crash Follow-Up
  4. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Clorets; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Laxcaps.)
  7. Hiroshima Anniversary
  8. Texas / Congressional District Elec.
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; AT&T; American Express Travelers Cheques; Gaviscon.)
  11. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  12. France / Train Collision
  13. Canada / Nuclear Winter Test
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. Upcoming Items (New York City)
  16. (Commercial: Arrid Deodorant; Remington Razors; Kellogg's All-Bran; Whirlpool Appliances; "World News Tonight".)
  17. Sports: Baseball, Tennis, Golf
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Tucks; Listerine; World News This Morning"; "Good Morning America.")
  19. Texas / Cowboy Reunion
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. Baseball / Strike Possibility
  3. Dallas / Delta Crash Aftermath
  4. Oklahoma / Military Bomb Explosions
  5. California / Earthquakes
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  8. South Africa / Miners' Threat
  9. France / Train Collision
  10. Nuclear Winter Test
  11. Hiroshima Anniversary / Washington, DC Demonstration
  12. Hiroshima Anniversary
  13. Cuba / Vesco
  14. (Commercial: General Mills Fiber One Cereal; Polident; Rolaids.)
  15. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  16. Walker Spy Ring
  17. Idaho / Governors' Conference
  18. Texas / Congressional District Elec.
  19. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Bayer Aspirin; Tempo Antacid.)
  20. England / Queen Mother
  21. Good Night

August 5, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Hiroshima, Japan)
  2. Hiroshima Anniversary
  3. Reagan / Cancer, Bomb, USSR
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Listerine.)
  6. Hiroshima Anniversary
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Maalox Plus Antacid.)
  9. Japan: The New Economy (Part I)
  10. Money Matters: Skt. Market Report (Studio)
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computers; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Renault Alliance; Alka-Seltzer.)
  13. Baseball Strike
  14. Dallas / Delta Crash Follow-Up
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Citibank; Tums; "Nightline".)
  17. Hiroshima Anniversary
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Hiroshima Anniversary / US-USSR Relations
  3. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  4. Hiroshima Anniversary
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Laxcaps.)
  7. Reagan / Health
  8. US-South Africa Relations
  9. Walker Spy Ring Trial
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Affinity Shampoo; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  12. Dallas / Delta Crash Follow-Up
  13. Baseball / Strike Possibility
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Footwork Athlete's Foot Medication; Advil; Ford Motor Company.)
  16. Hiroshima Anniversary
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Hiroshima Anniversary
  3. Reagan / Health
  4. US-South Africa Relations
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Bayer Aspirin; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  7. Dallas / Delta Crash Follow-Up
  8. Baseball / Strike Possibility
  9. Turner / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Takeover Bid
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; Grape-Nuts; Super Poli-Grip.)
  12. Walker Spy Ring Trial
  13. Marijuana Raids
  14. Alaska / Sheffield Controversy
  15. (Commercial: Anacin; Vanish; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  16. Hiroshima Anniversary / Nakasone Interview
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Renault Alliance; American Almanac" Television Show; Tums.)
  18. Special Segment (Surrender Shock)
  19. Good Night

August 6, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Tums; Nosalt.)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Espionage / Miller Trial
  7. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Youth Garde; Renault Alliance.)
  10. Lebanon / Terrorism
  11. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  12. South Africa / Los Angeles Divestment
  13. Japan: The New Economy (Part II)
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's All-Bran; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  17. Hiroshima Anniversary
  18. (Commercial: Efferdent; Midas Brakes; Alka-Seltzer; "Nightline".)
  19. Hiroshima Anniversary
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. Hiroshima Anniversary
  5. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear Inspections
  6. US-USSR Relations / Hiroshima
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  8. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  9. Lebanon / Terrorism
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Ranger Trucks; Alka-Seltzer.)
  11. Dallas / Delta Crash Follow-Up
  12. Student Loans
  13. Walker Spy Trials
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vanish; Metamucil.)
  15. Drug Scam
  16. Winans / Sentence
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Fed, Deficit
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Jell-O; Riunite Wine.)
  20. Commentary (Hiroshima)
  21. Hiroshima Anniversary
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Posture Calcium Supplement; Citibank; Kellogg's Special K.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  6. Lebanon / Kidnapped Americans
  7. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Strike
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Brim; Whirlpool Appliances; Canon NP350 Copier.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Special Segment (Space Station)
  12. (Commercial: Maalox Plus Antacid; Metamucil; Super Poli-Grip.)
  13. Drug Scam
  14. Student Loans
  15. Stockman
  16. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's Product 19; American Almanac Television Show; Youth Garde.)
  17. Vanity Recordings
  18. Good Night

August 7, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Strike
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Canon NP7550 Copier; Phillips' Laxcaps; Bayer Aspirin.)
  6. Welch
  7. Texas / Delta Crash Aftermath
  8. Sgt. York Gun
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Grape-Nuts; Vanish.)
  11. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  12. Nicaragua
  13. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  14. Europe / Weather
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Gaviscon; Sears Hardware; American Express Travelers Cheques; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  17. Money Matters: Turner, Stock Market
  18. Japan: The New Economy (Part III)
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Preparation H; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Volkswagen Golf; "Nightline".)
  21. Japan / Work Ethic
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  5. Sgt. York Gun
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Special K; Channel 5.)
  7. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  8. Africa / Papal Trip
  9. Ethiopian Aid / Catholic Relief Services
  10. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  11. Welch
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  13. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Strike
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Folgers Coffee; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  15. Commentary (Grassley and Pentagon)
  16. Turner
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: General Mills Fiber One; Bayer Aspirin; Sears Hardware)
  19. Baseball Fans
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Baseball Strike
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Mylanta-II; Sears Hardware)
  5. Nicaragua / Kidnappings
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. Africa / Papal Trip
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Youth Garde; Maalox Plus.)
  10. Welch
  11. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  12. Skin Cancer
  13. Lung Cancer
  14. (Commercial: Advil; Bic Sweepstakes; Kellogg's Special K.)
  15. BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Strike
  16. Commentary (BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Strike)
  17. Fairness Doctrine / FCC
  18. Turner / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. / Ua
  19. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Midas Products; "Today"; Tums.)
  20. Savings Bonds
  21. Essence Magazine
  22. Good Night

August 8, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Terrorism
  3. Oklahoma / Plane Crash
  4. Nicaragua
  5. United States / Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. US-5. Africa Relations
  9. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  10. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  11. Hawaii / Rewald Trial
  12. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Efferdent; Renault Alliance; Gaviscon.)
  14. Baseball
  15. Japan: The New Economy (Part IV)
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Volkswagen Golf and Jetta; Citibank; Tylenol; Grape-Nuts.)
  19. Nagasaki Anniversary
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Maalox Plus; Sears Sporting Goods; Posture Calcium Supplement; "20/20; "Nightline".)
  22. The Bomb / Richland, Washington
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Terrorism
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Caragua-US Relations
  5. Foreign Aid Legis. / Nicaragua
  6. US-5. Africa Relations
  7. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Fiberall.)
  9. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  10. Africa / Papal Trip
  11. Marijuana Raids
  12. Baseball
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Mylanta-II Antacid; Sears Hardware)
  15. Oklahoma / Plane Crash
  16. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  17. Baldness
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Mills Fiber One; "Entertainment Tonight.")
  19. Nixon / Health
  20. Florida / Mercy Killer
  21. California-Florida Feud / Criminal Exchanges
  22. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Volkswagen Golf and Jetta; Riunite Wine.)
  23. Nagasaki Anniversary
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest, United States Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Preparation H; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  5. West Germany / Terrorism
  6. Nicaragua
  7. Africa / Papal Trip
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Maalox Plus.)
  10. Florida J Mercy Killer
  11. Veterans Administration Hospitals
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Sears Hardware; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  13. Florida / Highway Crime
  14. Baseball
  15. (Commercial: Volkswagen Golf and Jetta; Nuprin; "Today"; Fruit & Fibre.)
  16. BBC
  17. Commentary (Terrorism and Britain)
  18. Special Segment (Children of War: Nicaragua)
  19. Good Night

August 9, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nuprin; Grape-Nuts.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. Chicago / Concert Accident
  8. Record Porn
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Alka-Seltzer; Commodore 64 Computer.)
  11. Coca-Cola Clothing
  12. Japan: The New Economy (Part V)
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Listerine; Ace Hardware; Jell-O; Advil.)
  16. World War II: Japan
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Sears Hardware; Gaviscon Antacid; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  19. Hiroshima Anniversary
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  3. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  4. Chicago / Concert Accident
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Mills Fiber One Cereal; Sears Hardware)
  6. West Germany / Terrorism
  7. Nicaragua
  8. AIDS
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Affinity Shampoo; Western Union.)
  11. Sulfites
  12. Pacemakers
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Citibank.)
  14. Kansas City / Crane Accident
  15. Coca-Cola Clothing
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's All-Bran; Commodore 64 Computer; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  17. Public Television Commercials
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  3. Chicago / Concert Accident
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Citibank; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  6. 5. Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. Africa / Famine Aid
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Tums; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  10. Nicaragua
  11. Pope / African Tour
  12. Nagasaki Anniversary
  13. Vietnam-US Relations / MIAs
  14. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  15. (Commercial: Jell-O; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Sears Sporting Goods.)
  16. Special Segment (Watts 20 Years After)
  17. (Commercial: Nuprin; Preparation H; "Meet the Press"; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  18. Saxophonist
  19. Good Night

August 10, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. 5. Africa / Racial Unrest, United States Policy
  3. Africa / Papal Tour
  4. Uganda
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Rolaids.)
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Chile / Terrorism
  8. Nicaragua
  9. Lebanon
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Playtex Bras and Girdles; Sizzlean; Nuprin.)
  11. For. Competition and Protectionism
  12. US-Canada Relations / Lumber Industry
  13. Beef Prices
  14. College Costs
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Glidden Paint; Riopan Plus.)
  16. Texas / Child Mayor
  17. Florida / Highway Robbery
  18. Practical Shooting
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Super Poli-Grip; Kellogg's All-Bran; Grecian Formula 16.)
  20. Rock Producer
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Kellogg's All-Bran; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Uganda / Coup Aftermath
  8. Africa / Papal Trip
  9. Nicaragua
  10. West Germany / Terrorism
  11. (Commercial: Jell-O; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Volkswagen Golf.)
  12. Ohio / Terrorism
  13. Sulfite Ban
  14. Texas / Child Mayor
  15. Congress / Travel
  16. Wallace
  17. (Commercial: Super Poli-Grip; No Nonsense Pantyhose; Mylanta-II.)
  18. Shoe Industry
  19. College Costs
  20. (Commercial: Efferdent; Ace Hardware; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Gas-X; Exlax.)
  21. Baseball
  22. Good Night

August 11, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1985
  1. Introduction Bill Redeker (New York City)
  2. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  3. Dallas / Delta Investigation
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Corp.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  6. Africa / Papal Tour
  7. President / Vacation, South Africa
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Special K; AT&T; Fiberall Wafers Laxative.)
  10. Le Bon Rescue
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. Lebanon
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cotton Inc and Wrangler Jeans; K Mart; Anusol; Efferdent.)
  14. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  15. Musical Maladies
  16. Texas / Child Mayor
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gaviscon Antacid; Commodore 64 Computer; AT&T.)
  18. Prison Mother / Volunteer
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1985
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. West Virginia / Union Carbide Gas Leak
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Riopan Plus.)
  5. Africa / Papal Tour
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. Le Bon / Rescue
  8. (Commercial: Efferdent; Clorets; Tempo Antacid; Renault Alliance.)
  9. Reagan / Vacation
  10. (Commercial: Anacin; Fruit & Fibre; Bic Sweepstakes.)
  11. Artificial Heart / Schroeder
  12. Texas / Child Mayor
  13. Tax Reform
  14. Social Security
  15. Watts
  16. (Commercial: Volkswagen Golf; Ace Hardware; "Today"; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  17. Ohio / Cambodian Refugees
  18. Good Night

August 12, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1985
  1. Japan / Jal Crash
  2. Dallas / Delta Crash Investigation
  3. National Weather Service / Suit
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; Anusol.)
  6. Arizona / Train Derailment
  7. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  8. Salmonella Poisonings
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Grape-Nuts; Tums; Nosalt.)
  11. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; ERA Realty; AT&T; Alka-Seltzer.)
  13. World War II: Japan and United States POWs
  14. Capra / Health
  15. Fitzgerald / Health
  16. Money Matters: Chrysler-UAW Talks, Producer Prices, Stock Market
  17. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Laxcaps; Equitable Fin. Services; Product 19; "Nightline".)
  18. Top Item Recapped (Studio)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1985
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Japan / Jal Crash
  3. Dallas / Delta Crash Investigation
  4. Arizona / Train Derailment
  5. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  6. India / Bhopal Leak Follow-Up
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; Total.)
  8. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  9. Social Security Anniversary
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Anusol; Efferdent.)
  11. South Africa / United States Demonstrations, Racial Unrest
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  13. US-Japan Relations / Poll
  14. Japan / Postwar Economy
  15. Bloom / Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Meister Brau Beer; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  18. National Weather Service Suit
  19. Halley's Comet
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Japan / Jal Crash
  3. Dallas / Delta Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Advil; Super Poli-Grip.)
  6. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  7. Arizona / Train Derailment
  8. National Weather Service Suit
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: General Mills Fiber One Cereal; AT&T; Preparation H.)
  11. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  12. Africa / Papal Tour
  13. Paris / Mosque Shoot-Out
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp Cereal; Brim; Remington Razors.)
  15. Special Segment: Social Security (Part I)
  16. (Commercial: Total; Equitable Fin. Services; "Today"; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  17. Fitzgerald, Capra / Health
  18. Democratic Party
  19. Florida / Yuppie Camp
  20. Good Night

August 13, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Japan / Jal Crash Aftermath
  3. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Nuprin; Grape-Nuts.)
  6. South Africa / United States Demonstrations, Racial Unrest
  7. Israel / Prisoner Release
  8. West Germany / Rhein-Main Bombing Investigation
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Canon NP7550 Copier; Renault Alliance.)
  11. White House / Staff Planning
  12. Colonoscopy
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  15. Florida / Highway Robbers
  16. Def. Contractors / Gen. Dynamics
  17. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercials: Napa Advantage Muffler; AT&T; Gaviscon; "Nightline".)
  20. Texas / Bats
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Japan / Jal Crash Aftermath
  3. Air Disasters / United States and Japan
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Phillips' Lax Caps; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  6. West Virginia / Union Carbide Gas Leak
  7. Gen. Dynamics
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Riopan Plus; Footwork Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  9. Economy / Retail Sales
  10. White House Staff Meeting
  11. Los Angeles / Killer
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Meister Brau Beer.)
  13. Basketball / Tulane Scandal
  14. Phone Service
  15. West 57th Announced (Studio)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Gaviscon Antacid; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Advil.)
  18. China, PR / American Convicted
  19. Japan / Prefabricated Homes
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Japan / Jal Crash Aftermath
  3. Air Safety
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; Jell-O; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  6. White House Staff
  7. Economy / Dollar
  8. Basketball / Tulane Scandal
  9. West Virginia / Union Carbide
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Mercedes Benz; Citibank; Tums.)
  12. Special Segment: Soc. Securities and Exchange Commission (Part II)
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Mazola Corn Oil; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  14. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  15. West Germany / Rhein-Main Investigation
  16. Israel / Mormons
  17. (Commercial: No Nonsense Pantyhose; Fixodent; "Today"; Riopan Plus.)
  18. Baseball Trivia
  19. Good Night

August 14, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Danny
  3. Liver Cancer
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Tylenol; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  6. Japan / Jal Crash Investigation
  7. Air Safety
  8. Money Matters: Teamsters
  9. Jackson / Beatles Songs
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Tucks; Listerine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  13. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  14. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Wrigley's Spearmint Gum; Posture Calcium Supplement; Taster's Choice; Citibank.)
  17. World War II / Navajo Code Talkers
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Tums; Mercedes-Benz; Commodore 64 Computer; "Nightline".)
  20. Social Security Anniversary
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  3. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  4. Japan / Jal Crash Investigation
  5. Lebanon
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Mills Fiber One Cereal; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  7. Liver Cancer
  8. Cancer and Commercials
  9. Hospital Nurseries
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Sizzlean; Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  12. Hurricane Danny
  13. Missing Children / Gosch
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gaviscon; Dow Bathroom Cleaner; Handi-Wrap II.)
  15. Teamsters' Strike
  16. California / Wild Pigs
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Meister Brau Beer; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Folgers.)
  18. World War II / V.J. Day
  19. Japan / High Tech Future
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Japan / Jal Crash Investigation
  3. Hurricane Danny
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Vanish; Mylanta-II.)
  6. Special Segment (Koziy)
  7. (Commercial: Sanka; Kellogg's Prod 19; Bayer Aspirin.)
  8. Liver Cancer
  9. AIDS Discrimination
  10. Teamsters' Settlement
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Services; Am Express Travelers Cheques; Tempo Antacid.)
  13. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  14. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  15. Marriott / Death
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. Oregon / Dress Code
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Citibank; Highway To Heaven;" Rolaids.)
  19. Hiroshima Anniversary / V.J. Day
  20. Good Night

August 15, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. South Africa / Botha Speech
  3. (Commercial: Sanka Coffee; Citibank.)
  4. South Africa / Economy Sanctions, Racial Unrest
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Tums; Nosalt.)
  7. Hurricane Danny
  8. Sea Crossing Mishap
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. Japan / Jal Crash Aftermath
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Remington Razors; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Efferdent.)
  13. Missing Children / Gosch
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; ERA Realty; Renault Alliance; "20/20.)
  17. Vietnam War / MIAs
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Botha Speech
  3. Hurricane Danny
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM Typewriters; Gaviscon.)
  5. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  6. Job Discrimination / Affirmative Action
  7. Economy / Industrial Production
  8. Interest Rates
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Canon NP350 Copiers; Citibank.)
  11. Insurance Rates
  12. Midwives / Malpractice Insurance
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Remington Razors; Total Cereal.)
  14. Iran-Iraq War
  15. Japan / Jal Crash Investigation
  16. West Germany / Terrorism
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Dow Bathroom Cleaner; Handi-Wrap II; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  18. Copying Ind.
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1985
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Botha Speech
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Sanka; Meister Brau Beer.)
  5. Hurricane Danny
  6. New York City / Drought Emergency
  7. Japan / Jal Crash Investigation
  8. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  9. Nazi Bombed
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Yoplait Yogurt; Posture Calcium Supplement; Remington Razors.)
  12. AIDS: The Source
  13. AIDS / Pentagon
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Citibank; Super Poli-Grip.)
  15. Economy / Industrial Production
  16. Computer Industry
  17. Patents / For. Companies
  18. (Commercial: Gas-X; Ex-Lax; Ace Hardware; "Today"; AT&T.)
  19. Hair Salon
  20. Good Night

August 16, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. South Africa / Botha Speech Reaction
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Sanka.)
  5. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  6. Japan / Jal Crash Investigation
  7. Hijacked Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Plane Returns
  8. Lebanon
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Anusol; IBM Typewriters; Advil.)
  11. AIDS
  12. Arizona / Cancer Camp
  13. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; ERA Realty; Gaviscon.)
  14. Boston / Bombing
  15. Weather / Alabama, Louisiana
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Italy / Siena Race
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Riopan Plus; Midas Mufflers; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  20. Golf
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Botha Speech Reaction
  3. Japan / Jal Crash Investigation
  4. Air Traffic Controllers / Drug Tests
  5. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Plane Returned
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Goodyear Tires; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  7. Walker Spy Ring Trials
  8. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  9. US-Nicaragua Relations / Rebel Aid
  10. Hurricane Danny's Aftermath
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Total.)
  12. Britain / Soccer Violence
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Andersen Windows; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  15. Economy / Mortgage Rates, Housing Starts, Building Permits
  16. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  17. Boston / Bombing
  18. Comparable Worth
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ace-Hardware; Tempo Antacid; Citibank.)
  20. Japan / Photography Book
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Botha Speech Reaction
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Canon NP7550 Copier; Mylanta-II Antacid.)
  5. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  6. AIDS
  7. AIDS / White
  8. Heckler
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Jell-O.)
  11. Africa / Papal Trip
  12. (Commercial: Tums; Nosalt; Mercedes-Benz; Nuprin.)
  13. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  14. Lebanon
  15. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Plane Returned
  16. Israel / Pork
  17. (Commercial: No Nonsense Pantyhose; Mazola Corn Oil; "Meet the Press"; Apples Raisin Crisp.)
  18. Special Segment (Trump)
  19. Good Night

August 17, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Lebanon / Terrorism
  3. South Africa / United States Policy, Racial Unrest
  4. Africa / Papal Tour
  5. Colombia / Kidnapping
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Tylenol; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  8. South Carolina / Tornadoes
  9. Texas / Train Accident
  10. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak Aftermath
  11. Nevada / Nuclear Test
  12. Reagan / Agriculture Policy
  13. Farm Aid Concert
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Gaviscon Antacid; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Remington Razors; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  16. Magazine War
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Mercedes-Benz; AT&T; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  19. Sports: Horse Racing
  20. Coney Island / Shark
  21. Sharks
  22. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Total Cereal; "This Week".)
  24. San Francisco / Urban Dvt.
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Car Bombings
  3. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Product 19; AT&T.)
  5. Weather / Hurricane-Related Storms
  6. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leaks
  7. Police Deaths
  8. Ohio / Missing Police Chief
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Toyota Mr-2; Sizzlean; Playtex Bras and Girdles; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  10. Africa / Papal Tour
  11. Britain / Soccer Violence
  12. Thatcher / Near Miss
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas' Products; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  14. Florida / Spider Infestation
  15. New York / Adirondack Mts.
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; Brim Coffee; Listerine.)
  17. Houseboating / Europe
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Terrorism
  3. South Africa / United States Policy, Racial Unrest
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; AT&T; Mercedes-Benz.)
  6. Hormel / Meatpackers' Strike
  7. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak Aftermath, Chemical Ind.
  8. Penn-Madonna Wedding
  9. (Commercial: Preparation H; Listerine; Fixodent.)
  10. Africa / Papal Trip
  11. US-USSR Relations / Arms Study
  12. USSR / Economy
  13. Japan / Jal Crash Aftermath
  14. (Commercial: Radio Shack Television Antennas; Equitable Fin. Services; Behold Furniture Polish.)
  15. Tax Cuts
  16. New York City / Housing Program
  17. Farm Aid Concert
  18. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Posture Calcium Supplement; "Today-At Night"; NBC Sports Update; Anacin.)
  19. Statue of Liberty / New York-New Jersey Conflict
  20. Good Night

August 18, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  3. Nicaragua / United States Policy
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Tucks; Listerine.)
  6. Lebanon / Hostage Released
  7. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Hostage Crisis Follow-Up
  8. Japan / JAL Crash Aftermath
  9. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leaks
  10. Weather / Hurricane-Related Storms
  11. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; American Express Travelers Cheques; Ford Motor Company; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  13. Africa / Papal Tour
  14. Reagan / Health and Wife
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. Upcoming Items (New York City)
  17. (Commercial: Sears Auto. Products; Yoplait Yogurt; Affinity Shampoo; Meister Brau Beer; "World News Tonight".)
  18. Sports: Baseball, Tennis
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Good Morning America.")
  20. Colorado / Vail Politics
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1985
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  3. Africa / Papal Tour
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Product 19; AT&T.)
  5. Lebanon / Beirut Fighting
  6. Lebanon / Hostage Released
  7. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  8. Japan / Jal Crash Follow-Up
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Jell-O; American Express Travelers Cheques; Cotton Incorporated and Thomson Slacks.)
  10. Indiana / Tank Car Leak
  11. West Virginia / Union Carbide
  12. Washington, DC / Shelter Controversy
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Vanish.)
  14. Weather / Hurricane-Related Storms
  15. Maine / River Controversy
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Playtex Bras and Girdles; Sizzlean; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  17. Rhode Island / Newport Jazz Festival
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1985
  1. No broadcasts today

August 19, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. South Africa / Religious Leaders
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  5. Lebanon / Car Bombings
  6. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Hijacking Aftermath / Hill Suit
  7. Africa / Papal Tour
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  9. Laxalt
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: IBM Typewriters; Andersen Windows; Tucks; Rolaids.)
  12. China, PR / Ferry Mishap
  13. Japan / Jal Crash Aftermath
  14. Airline Safety / Doppler Radar
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain; Canon NP7550 Copier; Wrigley's Spearmint Gum; Prego Plus Spaghetti Sauce.)
  17. Special Assignment (Crime and Assault Weapons)
  18. Roy Williams Sentenced
  19. Dotson
  20. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; AT&T; Gaviscon; "Nightline".)
  23. California / Mansion Destroyed
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Religious Leaders
  3. Africa / Papal Tour
  4. Family Planning and United States Foreign Policy
  5. Lebanon / Car Bombings
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Tempo Antacid; Fixodent.)
  7. West Germany / Espionage, Pershing Missiles
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Prego Plus Spaghetti Sauce.)
  11. Laxalt
  12. Minnesota / Child Murder, Abuse
  13. North Carolina / Chlorine Spill
  14. (Commercial: Mylanta-II Antacid; Western Union.)
  15. Economy / Personal Income
  16. Wrongful Life Suits
  17. Dotson
  18. Roy Williams Sentenced
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hormel Cure/81 Hams; Anacin; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  20. Washington / Freedom of Speech
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Religious Leaders
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: No Nonsense Pantyhose; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  5. Lebanon / Car Bombings
  6. Africa / Papal Tour
  7. Japan / Jal Crash Aftermath
  8. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Hijacking Aftermath / Hill Suit
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Quality and Comfort Inns; Citibank; Tempo Antacid; Fixodent.)
  11. Roy Williams Sentenced
  12. Dotson
  13. Baseball / Cocaine Scandal
  14. Laxalt
  15. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Equitable Fin. Services; Canon NP7550 Copier.)
  16. Special Segment (The Global Village) (Part I)
  17. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula; Nutri-Grain; "Today"; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  18. Florida / Beached Freighter Follow-Up
  19. Good Night

August 20, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Killer Satellite Test
  3. Lebanon / Car Bombings
  4. Egypt / Assassination
  5. India / Sikh Assassinated
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Commodore 64 Computer; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  8. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; General Mills Fiber One Cereal; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  11. Special Assignment (Right-To-Die) (Part I)
  12. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Citibank; Sears Auto Products; Listerine.)
  13. Washington / Train Derailment
  14. Gen. Foods / Cheese Recall
  15. Money Matters: TWA, GNP, Trade Deficit
  16. New York Lottery
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Midas Brakes; Brim; "Nightline".)
  19. Space Factory
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1985
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  3. Killer Satellite Weapon Test
  4. Space Factory
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Walker Advantage Mufflers.)
  6. Auto Industry
  7. Economy / GNP
  8. High Tech Competition / Fine Ceramics
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  10. Lebanon / Bombings
  11. Egypt / Assassination
  12. India / Assassination
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; Riunite Wine.)
  14. Boarding Homes For The Elderly
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Efferdent; Sears Auto Products; Advil.)
  17. California / Mysterious Noise
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Killer Satellite Weapons Test
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Entre Computer Centers; Oil of Olay; Tempo Antacid; No Nonsense Pantyhose.)
  5. Lebanon
  6. Egypt / Assassination
  7. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  8. Philippines / Aquino Commemoration
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  11. Nazi War Criminals / Koziy
  12. New York Lottery
  13. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; General Mills Fiber One Cereal; Renault Alliance.)
  14. Special Segment (The Global Village) (Part II)
  15. Space Factory
  16. (Commercial: Brim Coffee; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; "Today"; Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  17. Economy / Bus. Profits
  18. Commentary (Book Contracts)
  19. Big Bands
  20. Good Night

August 21, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  3. US-USSR Relations / Space Weapons
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Listerine; Citibank.)
  6. Money Matters: A.H. Robins, AT&T Layoffs, Stock Market
  7. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Hijacking Follow-Up
  8. Lebanon
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Sears Auto Products; AT&T.)
  11. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  12. Liberia / Execution
  13. India / Longowal Funeral
  14. Philippines / Aquino Commemorations
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: ERA Realty; American Express Travelers Cheques; Taster's Choice; Anacin.)
  17. Florida / Gilbert
  18. Special Assignment (Right-To-Die) (Part II)
  19. (Commercial: Sun Country Wine Cooler; Equitable Fin. Services; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; "Nightline".)
  20. New York Lottery
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1985
  1. Introduction Forrest Sawyer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Footwork Athlete's Foot Medication; Sears Auto Products.)
  4. AT&T Layoffs
  5. A.H. Robins
  6. New York Lottery
  7. Skt. Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Vanish; Fiberall Wafers.)
  9. India / Longowal Funeral
  10. El Salvador
  11. Alexander / Congressional Junkets
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Wheaties; Citibank.)
  13. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Falwell
  14. Commentary (Falwell)
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Trucks; Entre Computer Centers; Sun Country Wine Cooler.)
  16. Oregon / Flooding
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking, Space Weapons
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; American Express Travelers Cheques; AT&T.)
  5. AT&T Layoffs
  6. Presser / Justice Department Controversy
  7. Coca-Cola Formula
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Tempo Antacid; Renault Alliance; No Nonsense Pantyhose.)
  10. New York Lottery
  11. A.H. Robins
  12. Massachusetts / Gay Rights
  13. (Commercial: Gas-X; Ex-Lax; Fixodent; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  14. Lebanon
  15. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  16. Commentary (Spy Dust)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Tempo Antacid; Fixodent; "Today"; Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula.)
  18. Special Segment (Springsteen)
  19. Good Night

August 22, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. England / Plane Crash
  3. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  4. West Germany / Espionage
  5. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  6. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Nuprin; Walker Advantage Muffler.)
  8. New York Lottery
  9. State Lotteries
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Sanka; Sears Auto Products; Gaviscon.)
  12. Florida / Gilbert
  13. Florida / Car Bombing Arrest
  14. California / Night Stalker Murders
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Anusol; American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  17. South Africa / United States Policy
  18. Money Matters: Inflation Rate, Stock Market
  19. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Hormel Cure/81 Hams; Sun Country Wine Cooler; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; "20/20.")
  21. New Hampshire / Mt. Preservation
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Mike Wallace (New York City)
  2. England / Plane Crash
  3. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Quality and Comfort Inns; Wheaties.)
  5. Florida / Gilbert
  6. Florida / Car Bombing Arrest
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Krazy Glue Gel; Western Union.)
  8. Economy / Inflation, Consumer Prices
  9. AIDS / Los Angeles
  10. France / AIDS
  11. Job Discrimination / Cancer
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Gaviscon; AT&T.)
  14. North-S. Korea Relations
  15. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  16. West Germany / Espionage
  17. Lebanon-Syria Relations
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fixodent; U-Haul Rental Centers; Riunite Wine.)
  19. New York Lottery
  20. New York City / Subway Graffiti Artists
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. England / Plane Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Quality and Comfort Inns; Anusol; Tempo Antacid; Fixodent.)
  5. Florida/ Gilbert
  6. Florida / Car Bombing Arrest
  7. New York Lottery
  8. Economy / Inflation, Consumer Prices
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Coolers; Hormel Cure/81 Hams.)
  11. South Africa / United States Policy
  12. Commentary (Sanctions)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  14. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Entre Computer Centers; Fixodent.)
  15. Drug Prices
  16. San Francisco / Skyline Limits
  17. Beach Boys
  18. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Today"; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  19. Iowa / Railroad Restaurant
  20. Good Night

August 23, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. West Germany / Espionage
  3. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  4. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Efferdent; General Mills Fiber One Cereal.)
  7. England / Plane Crash Follow-Up
  8. Airline Safety
  9. California / MX Test
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Tylenol; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Renault Alliance; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp.)
  12. California / Illegal Aliens
  13. Minnesota / Child Abuse
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Andersen Windows; Advil; American Express Travelers Cheques; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  16. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  17. Liability Insurance
  18. New York Lottery
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; ERA Realty; Sanka Coffee; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  22. Montana / Arthritis and Mines
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Mike Wallace (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Espionage
  3. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking, Embassies
  4. MX Missile Test
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; IBM Typewriters.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Entertainment Tonight.)
  8. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) / Icahn
  9. Presser Controversy
  10. California / Illegal Aliens
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Tucks; Listerine.)
  14. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  15. Appalachia / Anti-Poverty Funds
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Entre Computer Centers; Gaviscon; Citibank.)
  17. On The Road (Stone Skipping)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Espionage
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Sanka; Advil.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  6. Nazi War Criminals / Koziy
  7. England / Plane Fire Follow-Up
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Napa Advantage Mufflers; Tempo Antacid; Fixodent; Equitable Financial Services.)
  10. Special Segment (Gorbachev)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Volleyball
  12. Florida / Prince's Donation
  13. (Commercial: National Education Association; Citibank; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  14. MX Missile Test
  15. California / Illegal Aliens
  16. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  17. Oregon / Gillis Correction
  18. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula; Midas Mufflers; "Meet the Press"; Rolaids; Anusol.)
  19. River Rat / Colorado River
  20. Good Night

August 24, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1985
  1. West Berlin / Espionage
  2. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  3. Reagan / Health
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Nutri-Grain.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. California / Night Stalker Murders
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. California / Disneyland
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Gaviscon Antacid; Commodore 64 Computer; Ford Trucks; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  12. United States Textile Ind.
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; BMW; Canon NP7550 Copiers; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  15. Sports: Tennis / Baseball
  16. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; AT&T; "This Week".)
  18. Italy / Reunion
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1985
  1. Introduction Morton Dean (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  4. West Germany / Espionage
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sanka Coffee; AT&T.)
  6. Reagan / Health, Shoe Industry
  7. High Tech Ind. / Texas
  8. England / Plane Fire Investigation
  9. China, PR / Earthquake
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  11. Central America / Contadora Group Conference
  12. Peru / Drug
  13. EPA Superfund
  14. Sex Abuse Survey
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dutch Boy Paints; Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  16. Municipal Liability Insurance
  17. Reagan / Education
  18. Little League World Series
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nuprin; Grecian Formula 16; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  20. Connecticut / Goose Population
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Quality and Comfort Inns; Hoover Vacuums; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  6. West Germany / Espionage
  7. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  8. Reagan / Health
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Taster's Choice; Sizzlean; Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  10. California / Night Stalker Murders
  11. Prison Economics
  12. General Motors / Michigan Layoffs
  13. Sanctuary Movement
  14. Child Sex Abuse
  15. (Commercial: National Education Association; Equitable Fin. Services; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  16. Lebanon / Terrorism
  17. Texas / Town Chaos
  18. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula; Riopan Plus; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Anusol; Efferdent.)
  19. New Jersey / Football
  20. Good Night

August 25, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Block Visit
  3. West Germany / Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula.)
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Boeing 737S
  8. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's Product 19; BMW; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  11. Meese / Miranda Decision
  12. Reagan / Shoe Industry
  13. Reagan / Health
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. Upcoming Items (New York City)
  16. (Commercial: Gaviscon Antacid; Commodore 64 Computer; Clorets; Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula; "World News Tonight".)
  17. Sports: Baseball, Football
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  19. Railroad Restaurant
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1985
  1. Introduction Bruce Morton (New York City)
  2. West Germany / Espionage
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. Reagan / FBI Informant
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; AT&T; Gaviscon.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  7. South Korea / Chinese Defection
  8. Israel / West Bank Violence
  9. Iran-Iraq War
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Corp.; Riopan Plus.)
  11. Airline Safety / 737S
  12. Maryland / Bus Accident
  13. Air Pollution / National Parks
  14. Indiana / AIDS
  15. AIDS / Hudson
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dutch Boy Paints; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  17. St. Louis Globe-Democrat
  18. Baseball / Gooden
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Brakes; Cotton Incorporated; Fiberall.)
  20. Thailand / Monkeys
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1985
  1. Introduction John Hart (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. West Germany / Espionage
  4. England / 737 Emergency
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Dutch Boy Paints; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  7. South Africa / Falwell, Racial Unrest
  8. Iran-Iraq War
  9. South Korea / Chinese Defector
  10. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Posture Calcium Supplement; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  11. Central America
  12. Nicaragua
  13. Bhopal Gas Leak Follow-Up
  14. (Commercial: Mazola Corn Oil; American Express Travelers Cheques; AT&T.)
  15. Reagan / FBI Informant
  16. Death Row
  17. Gatorade Contamination
  18. Illinois / Race Track
  19. Hudson
  20. Ethiopian Adoptees
  21. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Services; Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula; "Today"; Sanka Coffee.)
  22. Italy / Male Beauty Contest
  23. Good Night

August 26, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Smith / Death
  3. Florida / Gilbert
  4. White / AIDS
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Advil; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  7. West Germany / Espionage
  8. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: United Auto Workers Union; Benadryl; Tucks; Commodore 64.)
  11. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  12. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; General Mills Fiber One; Sherwin-Williams Products; Mercedes-Benz.)
  15. Marijuana Bust
  16. Special Assignment (Colombian Heroin)
  17. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Mazola Corn Oil; Accent Flavor Enhancer; "Nightline".)
  20. Europe / Football
  21. Italy / Football-Violinist
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Smith / Death
  3. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Wheaties; Oil of Olay; Fixodent.)
  5. California / Night Stalker Murders
  6. White / AIDS
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Playtex Bras.)
  9. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  10. West Germany / Espionage
  11. Balloonists
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Krazy Glue Gel; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  13. Florida / Gilbert (Studio) Florida Cabinet Reported Refusing To Free Convicted Mercy Killer Roswell Gilbert Pending His Appeal. [Gilbert - reacts to decision.] Governor Robert Graham recalled recommending clemency.
  14. Allergies / Clinical Ecology
  15. Economy / Home Sales
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Affinity Shampoo; Formby Furniture Refinisher and Stains; Oil of Olay; Tempo Antacid.)
  18. Ohio / Train Derailment
  19. National Parks / Crowding
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Florida / Gilbert
  3. Smith / Death
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Total; Gumout Fuel Additives; Citibank.)
  6. South Africa / Reagan, Racial Unrest
  7. West Germany / Espionage
  8. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Midas Products; AT&T; Vanish.)
  11. Friedman / Presser Investigation
  12. Reagan / FBI Informant
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; United Auto Workers Union; Nutri-Grain.)
  15. California / Night Stalker Murders
  16. Drug War
  17. Track / Budd
  18. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Meister Brau Beer; "Today".)
  19. White / AIDS
  20. Good Night

August 27, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  3. Nigeria / Coup
  4. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. Sgt. York Gun
  7. United States Air Force Plane Crash / California
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Remington Razors; ERA Realty; Yoplait Yogurt.)
  11. Louisiana / Insanity Plea
  12. New York / Mercy Killing
  13. AIDS / Maddox
  14. Smith / Gorbachev
  15. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Citibank; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Jell-O.)
  17. Special Assignment (Georgia Prison Program)
  18. Money Matters: Bank Fined, Poverty Report, Stock Market
  19. (Commercial: Total Cereal; AT&T; Prego Plus Spaghetti Sauce; "Nightline".)
  20. France / Storks
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Sgt. York Gun
  3. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  4. Nigeria / Coup
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Sherwin-Williams Products; Playtex Bras.)
  7. Poverty Report
  8. Bank Fined
  9. California / United States Air Force Plane Crash
  10. England / Pratt and Whitney Engines
  11. Japan / Jal Crash Follow-Up
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Metamucil.)
  13. AIDS / Maddox
  14. AIDS / Texas Laws
  15. Nuclear Power Plants / Three Mile Island
  16. West Virginia / Union Carbide Leak
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; ITT.)
  19. Miller Nomination / Postal Service
  20. USSR / Alcoholism
  21. Dean
  22. Louisiana / Murder Sentence
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Dr. Scholl's Airpillo Insoles; Wheaties.)
  24. El Salvador
  25. England / Crash Aftermath
  26. Ireland / Religious Shrine / Airport
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Sgt. York Gun
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. California / United States Air Force Plane Crash
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Gas-X; Ex-Lax; Sherwin-Williams; Century 21.)
  7. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  8. Commentary (Boesak)
  9. South Africa / Economy
  10. Nigeria / Coup
  11. West Germany / Espionage
  12. France / Greenpeace Scandal
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Advil; Yoplait Yogurt; Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula.)
  15. Poverty Report
  16. Louisiana / Murder Sentence
  17. Miller / Postal Service
  18. (Commercial: Midas Brakes; Remington Razors; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp.)
  19. Auto Industry / Int. Rate War
  20. California / Bank Fined
  21. Bennett
  22. Teacher Shortage
  23. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula; Renault Alliance; "Today"; Total Cereal.)
  24. National Park Vols.
  25. Good Night

August 28, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  3. El Salvador Arrests
  4. West Germany / Espionage
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Nuprin; Mercedes-Benz.)
  7. Shoe Industry / For. Competition
  8. Airline Safety / Pratt and Whitney Engines
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Sears Paint Products; Citibank.)
  12. Special Assignment (Teacher Shortage)
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Mazola Corn Oil; Curtis Mathes; Century 21; Hickory Farms and Muscular Dystrophy.)
  15. Tropical Storm Elena
  16. New York City / Train Station Fire
  17. Maine / Indian Land Dispute
  18. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Sherwin-Williams Products; American Express Travelers Cheques; Efferdent; Clorets; "Nightline".)
  20. Maine / Smith Services
  21. Gordon / Death
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  3. Falwell and South Africa / Reaction
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain; Pontiac.)
  5. Shoe Industry and For. Competition
  6. Auto Industry / For. Imports
  7. Union Carbide Layoffs
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  10. Airline Safety / Pratt and Whitney Engines
  11. West Germany / Espionage
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Metamucil; Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Formula.)
  13. New York City / Train Station Fire
  14. Farm State Gambling
  15. Williams / Charges Dismissed
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Century 21; General Mills Fiber One; Citibank.)
  17. Smith Services
  18. Gordon / Death
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Nuprin; General Mills Fiber One; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  5. Airline Safety / Pratt and Whitney Engines
  6. West Germany / Espionage
  7. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Formby's Furniture Refinisher and Stains; Nutri-Grain.)
  10. Shoe Industry and For. Competition
  11. Corporate Taxes
  12. Commentary (Poverty Report)
  13. Smith Services
  14. (Commercial: Hormel Cure/81 Hams; Citibank; Total Cereal.)
  15. Special Segment (Germ Warfare)
  16. (Commercial: Anusol; Efferdent; Canon NP7550 Copier; "Today"; Metamucil.)
  17. Gordon / Death
  18. Good Night

August 29, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Sears Paint Products; Wheaties.)
  5. Cocaine Bust
  6. Money Matters: Yugo, New Home Sales and Cost, Stock Market
  7. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Hickory Farms and Muscular Dystrophy Association; Taster's Choice; Equitable Fin. Services.)
  9. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  10. Argentina / Strike
  11. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  12. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Prego Plus Spaghetti Sauce; Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Canon NP7550 Copier.)
  15. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  16. AIDS / School Children
  17. Fertility Test
  18. Space Shuttle
  19. Space Research / Water Plants
  20. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Wheaties; Tylenol; Mercedes-Benz; 20/20.)
  22. Spain / Tomato Fiesta
  23. Brown University / Celebrity Class
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon Personal Copiers; Nuprin.)
  6. Cocaine Seizures
  7. California / Baby Smuggling Ring
  8. Nuclear Power Plants / Three Mile Island
  9. California / Night Stalker Murders
  10. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  11. Muscular Dystrophy
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; "Entertainment Tonight.")
  13. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  14. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Tracking
  15. West Germany / Espionage
  16. Spain / Tomato Fiesta
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves; Tucks; Rolaids.)
  18. Economy / Home Sales
  19. College Costs
  20. Mississippi / Judge Indicted
  21. Sears / Maine Suit
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler; Prego Plus Spaghetti Sauce; Affinity Shampoo.)
  24. Alaska / Arctic Circle Highway
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Ace Hardware; National Education Association)
  5. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Quality and Comfort Inns; Sears Paint Products; Taster's Choice.)
  8. California / Baby Smuggling
  9. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  10. Defensive Medicine
  11. AIDS
  12. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Fixodent; Remington Razors; Equitable Fin Services.)
  13. Acid Rain
  14. Hodel / Oil Industry
  15. Commentary (Carlson)
  16. Stassen
  17. (Commercial: Sherwin-Williams Paints; Certainteed Insulation; "Today"; Jell-O Pudding.)
  18. Softball
  19. Good Night

August 30, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Ted Koppel (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. Tennis / Weather
  4. Washington / Forest Fires
  5. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  6. (Commercial: Sears Paint Products; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  7. AIDS
  8. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; U-Haul Rental Centers; Bartles and Jaymes Wine Cooler.)
  10. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  11. Puerto Rican Terrorists
  12. Philippines / Aquino Assassination
  13. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Suplical Calcium Supplement; Ace Hardware; Entre Computer Centers.)
  15. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Hormel Cure/81 Hams; Yoplait Yogurt; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  19. Springsteen
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. Tennis / Weather
  4. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Commodore 64 Computers; Western Union.)
  6. Lance
  7. AIDS
  8. Puerto Rican Terrorists
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Sears Paint Products.)
  10. West-E. Germany / Espionage
  11. Poland
  12. USSR / Block Visit
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Riopan Plus.)
  15. Economy / Index, Trade Deficit, Factory Orders
  16. Washington / Forest Fires
  17. Alaska / Airline Safety
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Quality and Comfort Inns; Curtis Mathes Products; AT&T.)
  19. Baseball / Rose
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1985
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Wheaties; Oil of Olay; Taster's Choice Coffee.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Economy
  6. Poland
  7. Economy / Trade Deficit, Federal Deficit
  8. Lance
  9. Hansen Appeal
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Citibank; Sizzlean; Playtex Bras and Girdles.)
  12. Puerto Rican Terrorists
  13. US-Nicaragua Relations
  14. El Salvador / Terrorism
  15. AIDS
  16. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  17. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Services; Formby's Furniture Refinisher and Stains; Metamucil.)
  18. Indian Education
  19. Divorces
  20. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Aetna Insurance; "Meet the Press"; Sears Paint Products.)
  21. Baseball / Rose
  22. Top Item Recapped (Studio)
  23. Good Night

August 31, 1985

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1985
  1. Introduction Brit Hume (Washington, DC)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: General Mills Fiber One; Tylenol; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  5. California / Night Stalker Arrest
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Falwell
  8. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  9. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; BMW; Nutri-Grain; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. Voting Rights / Congressional Elections
  12. US-USSR Relations / Senate Delegation
  13. France / Train Accident
  14. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Wheaties; Carnival Cruise Lines; Ford Motor Company; Gaviscon.)
  16. Sports: Tennis, Football
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; "This Week".)
  19. Television Car Salesmen
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1985
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Lanacane Cream; AT&T.)
  4. California / Night Stalker Arrest
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  7. Indiana / Church Fire
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benjamin Moore Paints; Commodore 64 Computer; Aetna Insurance.)
  9. South Africa / Economy, Racial Unrest
  10. Former Presidents / Expenses
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Folgers Coffee.)
  12. France / Train Collision
  13. Poland
  14. US-USSR Relations / Senate Delegation
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Apple Raisin Crisp; Thompson's Water Seal; IBM Personal Computers.)
  16. Tennis / United States Open
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1985
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Elena (Studio) Hurricane Elena's Current Location In Gulf Reported
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Dutch Boy Paints; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; AT&T.)
  5. California / Night Stalker Arrest
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Northwest / Forest Fires
  8. Nuclear Power Plants / Guide To Deception
  9. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Taster's Choice; Efferdent; Clorets.)
  10. France / Train Accident
  11. Britain / Cyanide Scare
  12. Poland
  13. Reagan / Solidarity, Trade Deficit, Protectionism
  14. (Commercial: Anbesol; Super Poli-Grip; Renault Alliance.)
  15. S Africa / Racial Unrest
  16. Lebanon
  17. Artificial Heart / Drummond
  18. Meet the Press Announced (Studio)
  19. Good Night

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