January 1986 Broadcast Index

Evening News

January 1, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 1, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan-Gorbachev / Television Addresses
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Nuprin; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  5. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  6. Belgium / Terrorism
  7. London / Terrorism Rehearsal
  8. Terrorism / United States Tourists
  9. South Africa / Racial Violence
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Coronet Products; Taster's Choice Coffee; Tylenol.)
  12. Nelson / Death
  13. Spiegel / Death
  14. (Commercial: Remegel Antacid; Polident; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes; Anacin.)
  15. Money Matters: 1986 Economics
  16. Special Assignment (England's Drug Abuse) (Part I)
  17. (Commercial: Resolve Carpet Cleaner; Bayer Aspirin; Sanka; Fruit & Fibre; "Nightline".)
  18. India / Traffic Officer
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 1, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Terrorism / Kadhafi, Belgium
  3. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  4. Reagan-Gorbachev / Television Addresses
  5. (Commercial: New Year's: St. Paul; Nuprin; Fiber One Cereal.)
  6. Birth Defects Study
  7. Nelson / Death
  8. (Commercial: New Year's: Pasadena; Dexatrim Appetite Suppressant; Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  9. New Year's Eve / Boston
  10. (Commercial: New Year's: Milwaukee; Remegel Antacid; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated)
  11. Philippines / Elections
  12. (Commercial: New Year's: Philadelphia; Vicks Cough Syrups; AT&T; Posture.)
  13. Past Newsmakers
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 1, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

January 2, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  3. Terrorism / Rome
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Ben-Gay; Unisom.)
  6. West Virginia / Prison Riot
  7. Thailand / Prison Break
  8. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Clorets; Efferdent; Sperry Corp.; Maalox-Plus.)
  10. South Africa / Racial Violence, Tourism
  11. Special Assignment (England and Drugs) (Part II)
  12. Test Tube Babies
  13. Pregnancy Study
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Coronet Products; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated; Pontiac 6000-Ste.)
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. Weather / Ice Jams
  18. Football
  19. Veeck / Death
  20. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Drano; Vanish; Anacin; Sanka; 20/20.)
  22. Texas / 150th Anniversary
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. West Virginia / Prison Riot
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Fibre Trim Diet Plan; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  5. Seattle / Pol. Murder
  6. Artificial Heart / Lund
  7. Dialysis / Euthanasia
  8. Pregnancy Risks
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tums; Drano; Vanish.)
  10. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  11. Arafat
  12. Terrorism / Rome, Vienna
  13. Israel / Rocket Attacks
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Advil; Folgers.)
  16. Artificial Intelligence / Computers
  17. California / Condor
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Riopan Plus; Canon Copiers.)
  19. Veeck / Death
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 2, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. West Virginia / Prison Riot
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Drano; Vanish.)
  5. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  6. South Africa / Racial Violence
  7. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Polident; Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  8. Special Segment (Traffic In Children) (Part I)
  9. (Commercial: Total; Anacin; AT&T.)
  10. Veeck / Death
  11. Nelson / Death Investigation
  12. Air Safety / 1985
  13. Australia / Parachute Championships
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Resolve Carpet Cleaner; Bayer Aspirin; "Today"; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Football
  17. Idaho / New Year's
  18. Good Night

January 3, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 3, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Libya-US Relations
  3. Terrorism / Italy
  4. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  6. Libya-US Relations
  7. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  8. Syria / Lebanese Missiles
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Fibre Trim Diet Plan; Coronet Toilet Tissue; Bayer Aspirin; Minwax Polyshades Wood Finish.)
  11. West Virginia / Prison Riot
  12. Prison Overcrowding
  13. Texas / Emergency Landing
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Dexatrim Appetite Suppressant; Efferdent; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Maalox-Plus Antacid.)
  16. '88 Campaign / Hart
  17. Divorce Rate
  18. Money Matters: Ccci-ABC Merger, Stock Market
  19. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Mix 'N Eat Cream of Wheat; Pontiac 6000-Ste; Ben-Gay; Unisom; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  21. Florida / Dinosaur
  22. California / Condor
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 3, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Syria / Lebanese Missiles
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Polident; Winn Dixie.)
  5. West Virginia / Prison Riot
  6. Virginia / Murder Spree
  7. Weather / Northeast
  8. Weather / The Lake Effect
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Ford Trucks.)
  11. Mexico / Drug Economy (Part I)
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Bankers Association; Fiberall Wafers.)
  13. Longhorn Beef
  14. Divorce Rate
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Anacin; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Mylanta-II.)
  16. Glenn Miller
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 3, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; AT&T; Tums; Nosalt.)
  5. West Virginia / Prison Riot
  6. Texas / Emergency Landing
  7. (Commercial: Nuprin; Fibre Trim Diet Plan; Remegel Antacid.)
  8. US-Mexico Relations / Economy, Drugs
  9. Falwell
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Advil; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Total.)
  12. Special Segment (Traffic In Children) (Part II)
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Resolve Carpet Cleaner; Canon Copiers; Maalox- Plus.)
  14. Hart / 1988 Campaign
  15. Football / Super Bowl
  16. Good Night

January 4, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 4, 1986
  1. Terrorism / Libya
  2. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  3. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copies; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  4. Hart / 1988 Campaign
  5. Oklahoma / Gas Leak
  6. Northern Ireland
  7. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  8. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Taster's Choice; Aspercreme; Fibre Trim Diet Plan.)
  9. Advertising Art
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. Upcoming Items (New York City: Ray Gandolf)
  12. (Commercial: Remegel Antacid; Coronet Toilet Tissue; Minwax Wood Finish; Polident.)
  13. Sports: Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Veeck
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer and Baking Soda; Robitussin Cough Syrups; "This Week".)
  15. Texas / Monkey Ranch
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 4, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 4, 1986
  1. Terrorism / Libya
  2. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  3. Meet the Press and Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Calcitrel Antacid; Bayer Aspirin; Sperry Corp.; Fibre One.)
  5. Hart / 1988 Campaign
  6. Nelson Crash Investigation
  7. Sanctuary Movement
  8. (Commercial: AT&T; Fruit & Fibre; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  9. Oklahoma / Nuclear Plant Accident
  10. Massachusetts / Fishing Strike
  11. West Virginia / Prison Riot Aftermath
  12. (Commercial: Mayflower Moving Company; Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Fibre
  13. Colombia / Volcanic Activity
  14. Steel Industry
  15. (Commercial: General Motors; "NBC Nightly News"; NBC Sports; Riopan Plus.)
  16. Maryland / Horse Racing
  17. Good Night

January 5, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 5, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Terrorism / Libya
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  4. (Commercial: Pontiac Grand Am; Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer and Baking Soda.)
  5. Oklahoma / Gas Leak
  6. West Virginia / Prison Riot Aftermath
  7. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  8. (Commercial: Robitussin Cough Syrups; Pontiac 6000-Ste; AT&T; Preparation H.)
  9. New York City / Art Theft
  10. Isherwood / Death
  11. Bus. / Employees' Health
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. Upcoming Items (New York City: Jim Lampley)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; Dexatrim Appetite Suppressant; Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Sports: Football, Basketball
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Drano; Vanish; Remegel Antacid; "Good Morning America.")
  17. Weather Predictions
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 5, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 5, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

January 6, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Taster's Choice.)
  5. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  6. Pentagon / Defense Budget
  7. Postal Service
  8. Money Matters: Car Sales, Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Wheaties; Anacin; Mazola.)
  11. Special Assignment (Espionage) (Part I)
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Telecheck; Pontiac Grand Am; AT&T; Fibre Trim.)
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Iowa / Prison Uprising
  16. Oklahoma / Gas Leak Investigation
  17. Dalkon Shield
  18. California / Heart Transplant
  19. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Horizon Trail Mix Cereal; Robitussin; Chap Stick; "Nightline".)
  21. Basketball Rain Out
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Terrorism
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Maalox-Plus; Fibre Trim Diet Plan.)
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. Postal Service
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Correctol Laxative; Cadillac DeVille.)
  7. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  8. South Africa / Miners
  9. Iowa / Prison Uprising
  10. Oklahoma / Gas Leak
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Fiberall Laxative; Robitussin; Chap Stick.)
  13. Pentagon / Periodicals Budget
  14. Medicare / Nursing Homes
  15. California / Heart Transplant Prediction
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Brakes; Kaopectate; Anacin; AT&T.)
  17. Art Theft / New York City, Italy
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 6, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Terrorism
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Vicks Cough Syrups; Sears Fin. Network.)
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Oklahoma / Gas Leak Aftermath
  7. Postal Service
  8. (Commercial: Total Cereal; General Motors.)
  9. South Africa-Botswana Conflict
  10. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  11. California / Heart Transplant Prediction
  12. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Midas Brakes; FTD Florists.)
  13. Special Segment (Asian-American Students)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Brim; Plymouth Reliant K; Mazola.)
  16. High Tech Counterfeiting
  17. Canada / Shopping Mall
  18. Good Night

January 7, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 7, 1986
  1. US-Libya Relations
  2. (Commercial: Drano; Vanish; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  3. US-Libya Relations
  4. West Germany / F-15 Collision
  5. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  6. South Africa / Miners
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Sanka; Cadillac DeVille; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  9. Block / Resignation
  10. Oklahoma / Gas Leak Aftermath
  11. Money Matters / Texaco-Pennzoil Suit, Stock Market
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Anacin; Preparation H; Maytag Corp.; Efferdent.)
  14. Special Assignment (Espionage) (Part II)
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Pontiac Grand Am; Century 21; Calcitrel Antacid; Bayer; "Nightline".)
  18. Seattle / Sea Lion
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 7, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Israel / Terrorism
  4. Veliotes / Retirement
  5. Block / Resignation
  6. Postal Service
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Correctol; Winn Dixie.)
  8. Stock Market
  9. San Francisco / Tanker Fire
  10. California / Winds
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tums; Sucrets; Aqua-Fresh Toothpaste.)
  12. South Africa / Congressional Delegation, Miners
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Halley's Comet
  15. Gravity Law
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fiberall; Clorets.)
  17. Bonner
  18. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  19. West Germany / F-15 Collision, Noise Pollution
  20. North Carolina / Crash Landing
  21. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fibre Trim; Anbesol; Kaopectate; Sears Fin. Network and Coldwell Banker.)
  22. US-USSR Relations / Bomb Scare
  23. US-USSR Relations / Cultural Cold War
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 7, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Cadillac; Dulcolax.)
  5. Block / Resignation
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. Texaco-Pennzoil Takeover
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Anacin; Fibre Trim.)
  10. AIDS
  11. California / Gasoline Explosion
  12. Illinois / DUI Suicide
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; Mazola; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  14. West Germany / F-15 Collision
  15. Special Segment (Super Ship)
  16. Commentary (US-Libya Relations)
  17. Veliotes / Removal
  18. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Oil of Olay; "Today"; Bayer; Calcitrel.)
  19. Washington / Sea Lion
  20. Good Night

January 8, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 8, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Brim.)
  4. US-Libya Relations
  5. Terrorism
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Tylenol.)
  8. Money Matters: Stock Market, Kodak, Unemployment
  9. Washington, DC / Anti-Apartheid Rally
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: AT&T; Nabisco Cream 'N Wheat; Pontiac 6000-Ste; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  12. Special Assignment (Espionage) (Part III)
  13. Voyager II / Uranus
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Advil; Remington Razors; "Nightline".)
  16. Cold Remedy
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 8, 1986
  1. US-Libya Relations
  2. International Terrorism
  3. South Africa / Congressional Delegation
  4. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dulcolax; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  5. Stock Market
  6. Economy / Unemployment
  7. Urban Growth
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Voyager II / Uranus
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Maalox-Plus; Remington Razors.)
  11. Texas / Farmers' Hotline
  12. Polaroid-Kodak Suit
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; Correctol.)
  14. Cold Remedy
  15. Artificial Heart / Jarvik 7
  16. Heart Transplant / Garza
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Cough Syrups; Mazola; Anbesol; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  18. Scotland / Soviet Presence
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 8, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Mediterranean / F-18 Crash
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Wheaties; Century 21; Bayer Aspirin; Calcitrel Antacid.)
  6. Cold Research
  7. Artificial Heart / Jarvik 7
  8. Nicotine
  9. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Tempo Antacid; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears; Remington Razors.)
  10. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  11. Thailand / Coup Attempt Follow-Up
  12. (Commercial: AT&T; Carnival Cruise Lines; Tums.)
  13. Space Shuttle
  14. Kodak-Polaroid Suit
  15. Commentary (Agriculture Secretary)
  16. Air Safety
  17. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Fasteeth For Lowers; "Today"; Correctol.)
  18. California / Heart Transplant
  19. Good Night

January 9, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 9, 1986
  1. US-Libya Relations
  2. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Ben-Gay; Unisom.)
  4. Money Matters: Stock Market
  5. New York / Drug Seizure
  6. Canada / Police Brutality
  7. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Wheaties; Delsym Cough Syrup; Clorets; Efferdent.)
  9. Tennessee / Emergency Landing
  10. Texas / Engine Mishap Follow-Up
  11. Newfoundland Crash Follow-Up
  12. Airline Maintenance
  13. Ccci-ABC Merger
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Brim; Fruit & Fibre; Advil; Youth Garde.)
  16. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  17. Upcoming Item (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Polident; Calcitrel; Bayer; "20/20"; "Nightline".)
  19. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  20. US-USSR Relations / Cultural Exchange
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 9, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. AIDS
  4. Women and Cancer
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Bufferin; Eckerd Ultralab 35 Film Processing.)
  6. Airline Safety
  7. Tennessee / Emergency Landing
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tempo Antacid; FTD Florists.)
  10. Farm Crisis / Violence
  11. Farm Survey
  12. United States Postal Service
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; Taster's Choice.)
  14. England / Government
  15. Kodak-Polaroid Suit
  16. Seattle / Goldmark Death
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Anchor Hocking Cookware; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  19. The Andy Griffith Show
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 9, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations
  3. Terrorism
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Mayflower Moving Company; Mylanta-II; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  6. Air Safety / Commuter Incident
  7. Farm Crisis / Violence
  8. Farm Survey
  9. AIDS
  10. Women and Cancer
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Remegel Antacid; Sperry Corp.; Oil of Olay.)
  13. South Africa / Racial Violence
  14. South Africa / Shell and AFL-CIO
  15. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  16. (Commercil: Easy-Off Oven Cleaner; Canon Copiers; Cadillac DeVille.)
  17. Airlines / Fare Wars
  18. Commentary (Terrorism)
  19. (Commercial: Bufferin; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; "Today"; Correctol.)
  20. Quilts
  21. Good Night

January 10, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 10, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Bradley Fighting Vehicle
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Pontiac 6000-Ste; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  6. Gramm-Rudman Bill
  7. Texas Oil Industry
  8. Texaco / Pennzoil Award
  9. Money Matters: Wholesale Prices, Inflation, Skt. Market
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades Stains; Bayer; Light and Elegant Entrees; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  12. South Carolina / Roach Execution
  13. California / McMartin Child Molestation Case
  14. South Africa / Congressional Delegation
  15. US-Libya Relations / Sanctions
  16. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Tylenol; Kellogg's All-Bran; Ace Hardware; Brim.)
  18. Halley's Comet
  19. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Fibre Trim; Clorets; Efferdent; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  21. Football
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 10, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Sanctions
  3. Student Loan Defaults / IRS
  4. Gramm-Rudman Bill Suit
  5. Weinberger / Media
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Folgers; Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  7. South Carolina / Roach Execution
  8. Tennessee / Child Abuse and Murder
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: AT&T; Correctol.)
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. FBI / Con Artist
  13. United States / Afghan Refugees
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Tylenol.)
  15. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  16. Coffee
  17. Economy / Winter Wheat
  18. Texaco / Pennzoil Award
  19. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon Personal Copiers; Mazola; FTD Florists; Preparation H.)
  21. Football
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 10, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Sanctions
  3. United States / Afghan Refugees
  4. Grenada / Reagan Visit
  5. Newfoundland Crash Follow-Up
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors; Tums.)
  8. Gramm-Rudman Bill
  9. Economy / Inflation, Wholesale Prices, Skt. Market
  10. AIDS
  11. (Commercial: Oil of Olay; Vicks Cough Syrups; Coldwell Bankers and Sears Fin. Network.)
  12. South Carolina / Roach Execution
  13. Special Segment (Violent Youth)
  14. Bolivia / Cocaine Siege
  15. (Commercial: Sinex Nasal Spray; Gentle Nature Laxative; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  16. Space Shuttle
  17. Chemical-Free Beef
  18. Australia / Drunk Driving
  19. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; "Meet the Press"; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  20. US-USSR Relations / Media
  21. Good Night

January 11, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 11, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Terrorism / Libya
  3. Terrorism / Scandinavia
  4. Terrorism / England
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. Louisiana / Edwards Trial
  7. Chicago / Health Club Tax
  8. Kraft / Death
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. (Commercial: AT&T; Preparation H; Sperry Corp.; Maytag Washers and Dryers.)
  12. Miami / Hostage Incident
  13. Television Police
  14. Bush / Miami Vice
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  16. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Sinex; Telecheck; Clorets.)
  17. Sports: Basketball, Hornung
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Goodyear Aerospace Group; Bayer; Calcitrel; "This Week".)
  19. Rope Maker
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 11, 1986
  1. Preview/Introduction Bob Schieffer (NYC)
  2. Terrorism / US-Libya Relations
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac; Tums; Nosalt.)
  4. Louisiana / Edwards Retrial
  5. Texas Hostage Incident
  6. Ohio / Radioactive Gas Leak
  7. Nuclear Waste
  8. Japan / USSR Nuclear Submarine
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Grecian Formula 16; Vicks Cough Syrups; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran.)
  10. Colorado / Plane Crash
  11. Maryland / Farm Fire
  12. California / Train Derailment
  13. Municipal Insurance
  14. Bermuda / Tornadoes
  15. Weather / High Temperatures
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Bayer; Resolve.)
  17. Home Entertainment Convention
  18. South Africa / Racial Unrest, Concert
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Bankers Association; Remegel; Clorets.)
  20. New York / Urban Homeless
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 11, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

January 12, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 12, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran-Iraq War / United States Ship
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. Affirmative Action / Meese
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Resolve Carpet Cleaner; Bayer Aspirin.)
  7. Terrorism / Europe
  8. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  9. Terrorism / Libya-USSR Rel.
  10. Meat Ind. / Animal Drugs
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Century 21; AT&T; Du Pont; Maalox-Plus.)
  14. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. Upcoming Items (New York City: Stone Phillips)
  17. (Commercial: Fiber One Cereal; General Motors; Dimetapp; "World News Tonight".)
  18. Sports: Football, Boxing
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ben-Gay; Clorets; Efferdent; "Good Morning America.")
  20. Europe / Soap Operas
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 12, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for January 12, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

January 13, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 13, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Terrorism / Europe
  3. Terrorism / Islamic Jihad, Netherlands
  4. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Navistar Truck Company; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni.)
  6. Terrorism (Part I)
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Nescafe; Citibank; Cadillac DeVille.)
  9. Iran-Iraq War / United States Ship
  10. Japan / USSR Nuclear Submarine
  11. MIAs
  12. South Africa / Racial Unrest
  13. Bonner / Health
  14. Smith / Health
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; General Motors; Sperry Corp.)
  17. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Budget / Gramm-Rudman
  19. Minnesota / Hormel Labor Dispute
  20. Airline Safety
  21. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: "Wall Street Journal"; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; "Nightline".)
  23. Football / Super Bowl
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 13, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran-Iraq War / United States Ship
  3. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  4. MIAs
  5. Space Shuttle
  6. Food Safety
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Posture Calcium Supplement; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  8. Texas / AIDS Hearing
  9. Military Medicine / Billig Trial
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Buick; Bayer; Calcitrel Antacid.)
  12. Minnesota / Hormel Strike
  13. England / Thatcher
  14. South Pole / Scott Expedition Recreation
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Cough Syrups; Total.)
  16. 1985 Air Safety
  17. Air Safety / Pratt and Whitney Engine
  18. Smith / Health
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Dulcolax.)
  20. Bonner / Health
  21. USSR / United States Media
  22. US-USSR Relations / Amerika
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 13, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New Orleans, Louisiana)
  2. Budget / Gramm-Rudman
  3. Iran-Iraq War / United States Ship
  4. Terrorism / The Netherlands
  5. US-Libya Relations / Sanctions
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; AT&T; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  8. Colombia / Volcano
  9. Bonner / Health
  10. Smith / Health
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Mazola; Advil; Polident.)
  13. Special Segment (US Stake In South Africa)
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Tom Brokaw)
  15. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Cadillac DeVille; Brim.)
  16. College Atheltics / NCAA Conference
  17. Louisiana / Edwards, Gambling
  18. Upcoming Item (S: Tom Brokaw)
  19. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; AT&T; "Today"; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  20. Football / Super Bowl
  21. Good Night

January 14, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Plane Interception
  3. Kadhafi / Assassination Plot
  4. Iran-Iraq War / United States Ship
  5. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  6. Guatemala / New Government
  7. Argentina / Civil Unrest, Rockefeller Visit
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Equitable Fin. Services.)
  10. Terrorism (Part II)
  11. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Dalkon Shield Claim Warning; Midas Brakes; Fruit & Fibre.)
  13. Hunger in America
  14. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Navistar Truck Company; Carnival Cruise Lines; Tylenol.)
  17. Espionage / Jeffries
  18. Florida / Jail Torture
  19. Organized Crime Report
  20. California / Condors
  21. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Renault Encore; Citibank; Ben-Gay; Unisom; "Nightline".)
  23. Reed / Death
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations / Plane Interception
  3. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. Organized Crime and Labor Report
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Cadillac DeVille; Mylanta-II.)
  7. Hunger in America Report
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Vicks Cough Syrups; Dalkon Shield Claim Warning.)
  9. NCAA / Drug Testing Policy
  10. Pacemakers / Rhode Island
  11. Reed / Death
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Metamucil.)
  14. Economy / Retail Sales
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's All-Bran; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Delsym Cough Syrup.)
  16. Minnesota / Ice Monument
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 14, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Involvement
  3. Argentina / Rockefeller Visit
  4. US-Libya Relations / Plane Interception
  5. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Horizon Trail Mix Cereal.)
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Air Safety / Charter Flights
  10. Hunger in America Study
  11. (Commercial: Metamucil; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Tums.)
  12. Organized Crime Report
  13. Minnesota / Hormel Dispute
  14. Jobless Benefits
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Tempo Antacid; Sinex; Cadillac DeVille.)
  17. Special Segment (Torture) (Part I)
  18. (Commercial: Bayer; Resolve; Century 21; Correctol.)
  19. Reed / Death
  20. New York City / Radio Show
  21. Good Night

January 15, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 15, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. US-Libya Relations / Terrorism
  5. Mediterranean / US, USSR Naval Presence, Libya
  6. Terrorism (Part III)
  7. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Buick; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  9. Budget / Gramm-Rudman
  10. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Whirlpool; Carnival Cruise Lines; Maalox-Plus Antacid.)
  13. King Birthday
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Lincoln-Mercury; Clorets; Efferdent; "Nightline".)
  16. Cable Television / Scrambling
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 15, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Libyan Terrorism / US, USSR Naval Presence
  4. Budget / Gramm-Rudman
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Winn Dixie.)
  6. Reagan / Health
  7. Supreme Court / Baby Doe Case
  8. 911 Emergency No.
  9. Nelson Crash Follow-Up
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Correctol; Equitable Fin. Services.)
  11. Chile / Kennedy
  12. Lesotho-South Africa Conflict
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Fasteeth For Lowers; Tempo Antacid.)
  15. "60 Minutes" / Herbert Suit
  16. Dentistry / Caridex
  17. Antitrust Laws / Reagan
  18. Crowley / Death
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Lincoln-Mercury Financing; Brim Coffee; Tylenol.)
  20. King Anniversary
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 15, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Star Wars / Japan
  4. Kadhafi / Terrorism
  5. Kennedy / Chile
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Cream of Wheat Cereals; Clorets; Efferdent; Remegel Antacid.)
  8. King Anniversary
  9. Reagan / Health
  10. Supreme Court / Baby Doe Case
  11. Nelson Crash Follow-Up
  12. Smokeless Tobacco
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Canon Copiers; Horizon Trail Mix Cereal.)
  15. Special Segment (Torture) (Part II)
  16. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Resolve Carpet Cleaner; Bayer Aspirin.)
  17. Budget / Gramm-Rudman
  18. Commentary (Gramm-Rudman)
  19. Weather / Northeast
  20. Mexico City / Weather, Earthquake Refugees
  21. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Lincoln-Mercury Financing; "Today"; Total Cereal.)
  22. Photography / Aultman
  23. Good Night

January 16, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 16, 1986
  1. Canada / Terrorism
  2. Terrorism (Part IV)
  3. Terrorism / Weinberger
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Fibre Trim.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  7. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Services; Navistar Truck Company; Whirlpool.)
  9. England / Thatcher Government
  10. Money Matters: Gold Prices, Stock Market
  11. Voyager II / Uranus
  12. Weather / Minnesota, Missouri
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Canon Personal Copiers; Tylenol; Lincoln-Mercury Financing.)
  15. Michigan / Prison Uprising
  16. New York City / Goetz
  17. California / Ashlock Heart Transplant
  18. Armstrong / Death
  19. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Bufferin; Citibank; Wheaties; 20/20.)
  21. King Birthday
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 16, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. Voyager II / Uranus
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Lincoln-Mercury Financing; Metamucil.)
  6. King Birthday
  7. Idaho / Neo-Nazis, King Birthday
  8. Harvard / Homeless Controversy
  9. Infant Mortality Report
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Cream of Wheat.)
  12. Israel-Spain Relations
  13. South Africa / Racial Violence
  14. Nuclear Waste
  15. Asbestos Suits
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; "Wall Street Journal"; Bayer; Resolve Carpet Cleaner.)
  17. California / Ashlock, Heart Transplant
  18. Texas / AIDS Hearing
  19. Long Distance Phone Service
  20. Phone Service / Operator No.
  21. New York City / Goetz
  22. Armstrong / Death
  23. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Mazola; Anbesol; Citibank.)
  24. Mail Sweepstakes
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 16, 1986
  1. Marcos / United States Real Estate Holdings
  2. Philippines / Elec. Campaigns
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: General Motors; Cadillac DeVille.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  6. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  7. Chile / Kennedy
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Dulcolax; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Tums.)
  10. Space Shuttle
  11. Voyager II / Uranus
  12. Asbestos Suits
  13. Nuclear Waste Sites
  14. Infant Mortality Report
  15. King Birthday, Statue
  16. Farrakhan / British Ban
  17. New York City / Goetz
  18. (Commercial: Gentle Nature Laxative; Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  19. Mexico City / Quake Refugees
  20. California / Ashlock Heart Transplant
  21. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Citibank; "Today"; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  22. Multiple Sclerosis / Skier
  23. Good Night

January 17, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Philippines / Marcos' Health
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: General Motors.)
  6. Terrorism / National Airport
  7. Terrorism / Canada
  8. Terrorism (Part V)
  9. England / Ransom
  10. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  11. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Bufferin; Citibank; Brim.)
  13. Child Abuse / McMartin Case
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Ben-Gay; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Lincoln-Mercury Financing; Fiber One Cereal.)
  18. USSR -ABC Conflict
  19. King Birthday / Poll
  20. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Advil; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  22. Texas / Bear Wrestling
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Space Shuttle
  4. California / McMartin Child Abuse Case
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Tylenol; Eckerd Ultralab 35 Film Processing.)
  6. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  7. Libya / United States Sanctions
  8. Kadhafi
  9. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dimetapp; Tums; Nosalt.)
  11. Fuel Economy Standards
  12. Foreign Car Sales / Hyundai
  13. Economy / Housing
  14. Burford
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Maalox-Plus.)
  17. Rhode Island / Pacemaker Kickback Trial
  18. King Birthday / Racism In 1985
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sanka; Mazola; Anbesol; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
• NBC Evening News for January 17, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Marcos / Health
  4. Philippines / Campaign Violence
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Wheaties; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  7. England / Ransom
  8. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  9. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  10. West Germany / Helicopter Crash
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Anacin; Preparation H; Oil of Olay.)
  13. California / McMartin Child Abuse Case
  14. AIDS
  15. Foreign Cars / Hyundai
  16. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; General Motors.)
  17. Special Segment (Five Years Later)
  18. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Embassy Suites Hotels; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni.)
  19. Burns At 90
  20. Good Night
  21. Good Night

January 18, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 18, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Reagan / Health / Civil Rights
  3. US-Canada Airport Sec.
  4. Guatemala / Plane Crash
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Coldwell Bankers and Sears Fin. Network.)
  7. South Yemen / Coup Violence
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  9. Japan / Shevardnadze Visit
  10. US-Vietnam Relations / MIAs
  11. Philippines / Marcos Plane
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Taster's Choice; Fiber One; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  14. Louisiana / Redfish
  15. Space Shuttle
  16. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  17. Upcoming Items (New York City: Jack Whitaker)
  18. (Commercial: Lincoln Mercury Financing; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Canon Copiers; Remegel Antacid.)
  19. Sports; Basketball, Tennis, Track, Golf
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; "This Week.")
  21. Art / Kitsch
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 18, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle
  3. Reagan / Health
  4. King Birthday
  5. South Yemen / Coup Attempt
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Dimetapp; Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association)
  7. Guatemala / Plane Crash
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  9. Philippines / Marcos Plane
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Fin. Services; Bufferin; Goodyear Roofing.)
  11. MIAs
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Bayer Aspirin; Resolve Carpet Cleaner.)
  13. Weather
  14. Suburban Traffic
  15. Harvard / Homeless
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Cadillac DeVille.)
  17. Vietnam Refugees
  18. English Channel Tunnel
  19. Winfrey
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 18, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Reagan / Civil Rights
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: Embassy Suites Hotel; AT&T; Calcitel; d-CON.)
  7. Guatemala / Plane Crash
  8. South Yemen / Coup Violence
  9. Lebanon / Gemayel
  10. Italy / Terrorism
  11. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  12. English Channel
  13. (Commercial: Clorets; Drano; Vanish; Whirlpool Dishwasher.)
  14. Philippines / Marcos Plane, Elec. Campaigns
  15. India-Pakistan / Peace Process
  16. (Commercial: AT&T; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Cadillac DeVille.)
  17. West Virginia / Flooding Aftermath
  18. Harvard / Homeless
  19. (Commercial: Sanka; Oil of Olay; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  20. South Pole Exploration
  21. Good Night

January 19, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 19, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. New York / Stable Fire
  3. New York / Lottery
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. Europe / Peres, Hussein Visits
  6. Philippines / Elec. Campaigns
  7. Japan / Shevardnadze
  8. Guatemala / Plane Crash Aftermath
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  10. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Cadillac DeVille; AT&T; Youth Garde.)
  11. King Birthday
  12. King / Birmingham Then and Now
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. Upcoming Items (New York City: Jim Lampley)
  15. (Commercial: Wheaties; Goodyear Roofing; Smokers' Polident; Du Pont; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Sports: Tennis, Basketball
  17. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; Dimetapp; "Good Morning America.")
  18. Television Programming Convention
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 19, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Election Violence
  3. US-Philippines Rel. / Elections
  4. New York / Stable Fire
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Goodyear Aerospace Group.)
  6. King
  7. Abortion
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Du Pont; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Remegel Antacid.)
  9. South Yemen / Coup
  10. The Netherlands / Peres Visit
  11. Lesotho / Coup
  12. Guatemala / Crash Aftermath
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Brim; Fiber One Cereal.)
  14. Cuomo / Texas Visit
  15. New York Lottery
  16. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  17. France-Britain / Songs
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 19, 1986
  1. Introduction John Palmer (New York City)
  2. South Yemen / Coup
  3. (Commercial: Mayflower; Tums; Nosalt; Embassy Suites Hotels.)
  4. Kennedy / Campaign
  5. King / Tutu
  6. Cosby / Honorary Degree
  7. Good Night

January 20, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 20, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Atlanta, Georgia)
  2. King
  3. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Citibank.)
  4. King
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Subaru; AT&T.)
  6. King / South Africa
  7. Lesotho / Coup
  8. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Toronado; Delsym; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Canon Copiers.)
  10. Arizona / Euthanasia
  11. Money Matters: Eastern, Stock Market, English Channel Tunnel
  12. New York / Lottery
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Navistar International Truck Company; IBM Personal Printers; "Nightline".)
  15. King
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 20, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Atlanta, Georgia)
  2. King
  3. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Riopan Plus.)
  4. Eastern Layoffs
  5. Minnesota / Hormel Strike Violence
  6. AIDS
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Glidden Paint; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  9. Volcano / Iwo Jima
  10. New York / Lottery
  11. English Channel Tunnel
  12. Guinness-Distillers Merger
  13. (Commercial: "Wall Street Journal"; Maalox-Plus.)
  14. Lesotho / Coup
  15. Reagan Administration / South Africa
  16. (Commercial: Maytag Appliances; Citibank; Taster's Choice.)
  17. King
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 20, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. King
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat and Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Vicks Cough Syrups; Fasteeth For Lowers; Tempo Antacid.)
  5. South Yemen / Coup
  6. Lesotho / Coup
  7. Libya / Terrorism
  8. (Commercial: Wheaties; Brim; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  9. English Channel Tunnel
  10. Volcano / Iwo Jima
  11. Philippines / Elec.
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Maalox-Plus.)
  13. Oil Prices
  14. Eastern / Layoffs
  15. Minnesota / Hormel Strike Violence
  16. New York / Lottery
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Clorets; Efferdent; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; "Life, Death and AIDS" Special; Tums; Nosalt.)
  19. Special Segment (King and Civil Rights)
  20. Good Night

January 21, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 21, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Minnesota / Hormel Strike Violence / Reporters' Death
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Pam Cooking Spray.)
  5. Lebanon / Car Bomb
  6. Terrorism / Government Workers
  7. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  8. Poland / Walesa
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades Stains; Calcitrel; Audi; Citibank.)
  11. Money Matters: Oil Prices, Stock Market, Bank of America
  12. Congress / Budget
  13. Farm Crisis / Minnesota Rally
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Subaru; Glidden Paint; "Wall Street Journal".)
  16. Organized Crime / Casino Skimming Trial
  17. Nelson Plane Crash Follow-Up
  18. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Nescafe; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; "Nightline".)
  19. Spencer, McDonough Deaths
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 21, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Oil Prices / Stock Market
  3. Congress / Budget
  4. Farm Crisis
  5. Massachusetts / Fishing Strike
  6. Minnesota / Hormel Strike Violence
  7. Minnesota / Reporters' Deaths
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; General Motors.)
  9. Bank of America Fine
  10. Nelson Plane Crash Follow-Up
  11. Newfoundland Crash Follow-Up
  12. Organized Crime / Casino Skimming
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dalkon Shield Claim Warning; Alaska Division of Tourism.)
  14. Philippines / Corruption
  15. Japanese-American Internees
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Milk- Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  17. Lebanon / Car Bombing
  18. King Birthday / Correction
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Equitable Fin. Services; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  20. Minnesota / Duck Woman
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 21, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Oil Prices
  3. Congress / Budget
  4. Conference of Mayors / Poverty
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  6. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  7. Lebanon / Car Bombing
  8. South Africa / Racial Violence
  9. Philippines / Marcos Corruption
  10. (Commercial: Horizon Trail Mix Cereal; Lincoln-Mercury Financing; Mazola.)
  11. Bank of America Fine
  12. Minnesota / Hormel Strike Violence
  13. Minnesota / Reporters' Deaths
  14. Massachusetts / Fishing Strike
  15. Williams Arrest
  16. Stock Market Report (S: Roger Mudd)
  17. (Commercial: Advil; FTD Florists; Du Pont.)
  18. AIDS and Addicts
  19. Commentary (USSR Defector)
  20. Poland / Walesa
  21. Japanese-American Internees
  22. (Commercial: AT&T; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; "Today"; Mylanta- II.)
  23. Concorde
  24. Good Night

January 22, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 22, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Abortion Ruling Anniversary
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Brim; Mercedes-Benz.)
  5. US-Libya Relations
  6. Voyager II / Uranus
  7. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Navistar International)
  9. Obesity Study
  10. Minnesota / Hormel Strike
  11. Massachusetts / Fishermen's Strike
  12. Money Matters: Inflation, GNP, Stock Market
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dow; Subaru; Equitable Fin. Services; Maalox Plus.)
  14. South Africa / Racial Violence
  15. Maine / Falwell
  16. USSR -ABC Dispute
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ritz Crackers; General Motors; "Nightline".)
  18. Japanese-Americans / Internment Suits
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 22, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Abortion Ruling Anniversary
  3. Obesity Study
  4. Voyager II / Uranus
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Mercedes-Benz; Tylenol.)
  6. Minnesota / Hormel Strike
  7. FBI Crimes
  8. Illinois / Medicaid Fraud
  9. United Airlines Mishap
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Midas Brakes; Maalox-Plus.)
  11. USSR -ABC Conflict
  12. Philippines / Marcos
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick Century; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  14. Supreme Court / Federal Reserve Board
  15. Student Aid / Selective Service
  16. Weinberger
  17. Economy: GNP, Inflation
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Subaru; Correctol; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  20. AIDS
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 22, 1986
  1. Intro and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Abortion Anniversary
  3. Sorrentino / Excommunicated
  4. Economy: GNP, Inflation
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  6. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Audi; Gentle Nature Laxative; Gas-X.)
  7. Asbestos Ban
  8. United Airlines Incident
  9. 1985 / Airline Claims
  10. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Beneficial Finance.)
  11. South Africa / Racial Violence
  12. Philippines / Campaign Violence
  13. India / Gandhi Assassination Trial
  14. South Yemen / Coup / Commentary
  15. Bonner / Health
  16. Sharon / Time Settlement
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Dulcolax; AT&T; FTD Florists.)
  19. Voyager II / Uranus
  20. Obesity Study
  21. (Commercial: Buick; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; American Almanac; Remegel.)
  22. Gang Violence
  23. Good Night

January 23, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 23, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  3. Terrorism / Nidal
  4. Canada / Terrorism
  5. Philippines / Marcos War Record
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.)
  8. Asbestos / EPA Ban
  9. Voyager II / Uranus
  10. Halley's Comet
  11. Space Shuttle
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Century 21; AT&T; Minwax Polyshades Stain; Calcitrel Antacid.)
  14. India / Hotel Fire
  15. South Africa / Zulu Violence
  16. Northern Ireland / Elections
  17. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Nescafe Coffee; Subaru; Grape-Nuts; Glidden.)
  19. State of Black America
  20. Money Matters: Eastern, Stock Market, Oil Prices
  21. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: IBM; Buick; 20/20; "Nightline".)
  23. USSR -ABC Dispute
  24. United States / Pravda
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 23, 1986
  1. US-Libya Relations / United States Manuevers
  2. Terrorism / Nidal
  3. Philippines / Marcos' Military Record
  4. Voyager II / Uranus
  5. Espionage / Jeffries
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; Winn Dixie.)
  7. Economy / Consumer Spending, Personal Income, Minimum Wage
  8. State of Black America Report
  9. Asbestos
  10. Eastern / Wage Cuts
  11. Northwest-Republic Airlines Merger
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  14. Marijuana Lacing
  15. House / Banking Bill
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Preparation H; Anbesol.)
  17. India / Hotel Fire
  18. Israel / Religious Fundamentalism
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Software; Tylenol.)
  20. Urban Cowboys
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 23, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  3. Philippines / Marcos War Record, United States Real Estate Holdings
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  5. (Commercial: Posture Calcium Supplement; Audi; Mazola.)
  6. State of Black America Report
  7. South Africa / Beverly Hills
  8. South Africa / Tribal Violence
  9. South Yemen / Coup
  10. Terrorism / Nidal
  11. (Commercial: Dow; Vicks Cough Syrups; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers; Calcitrel Antacid.)
  12. Space Shuttle
  13. Espionage / Jeffries
  14. Arizona / Sanctuary Trial
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: AT&T; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Bufferin.)
  17. India / Hotel Fire
  18. Commentary (Philippines Elec.)
  19. Mideast Peace / Peres, Hussein
  20. (Commercial: IBM Computers and Software; American Almanac; Horizon Trail Mix Cereal.)
  21. Super Bowl
  22. Good Night

January 24, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Voyager II / Uranus
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Tylenol.)
  5. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  6. Mideast Peace / Jordan-PLO Rel.
  7. Philippines / Elections
  8. England / Cabinet Resignation
  9. Fiedler Indictment
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Navistar International; IBM.)
  12. New Hampshire / Apartheid Protest
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Dalkon Shield Warning; Caltrate Calcium Supplement; Maytag Corp.)
  15. South Africa / Apartheid and Banning
  16. MacRae / Death
  17. Missing Children
  18. Money Matters: Pepsi-7-Up Merger, Stock Market
  19. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Certainteed Insulation; Equitable Fin. Services; Dow; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  21. Super Bowl
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  3. Voyager II / Uranus
  4. European Space Probe
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; IBM.)
  6. Britain / Cabinet Resignation
  7. North Sea / Ship Collision
  8. Oil Prices / State Economics
  9. Economy / Durable Goods
  10. South Africa / Mandela
  11. South Africa / Apartheid Violence
  12. Uganda / Coup Attempt
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oil of Olay; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. MacRae / Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Correctol.)
  18. Fiedler / Indictment
  19. Crisis In Black America
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Calcitrel Antacid; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. Super Bowl
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 24, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Elections, Economy
  3. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  5. (Commercial: Total Cereal; Century 21; Anacin.)
  6. Voyager II / Uranus
  7. Republic-Northwest Orient Merger
  8. Eastern / Fin. Problems
  9. National Labor Relations Board / Attorneys' Strike
  10. Pepsi-7-Up Merger
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Fasteeth For Lowers; Tempo Antacid; Dalkon Shield Warning.)
  13. Dartmouth / Apartheid Dispute
  14. South Africa / Tribal Violence
  15. South Yemen / Coup
  16. North Sea / Ship Collision
  17. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Brim Coffee; Citibank.)
  18. Fiedler / Indictment
  19. Bush-Falwell
  20. Egger / Resignation
  21. Missing Children / Studer
  22. MacRae / Death
  23. (Commercial: Bufferin; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; "Meet the Press";d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers; Calcitrel Antacid.)
  24. Super Bowl
  25. Good Night

January 25, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  3. Mideast Peace / Israel, Jordan
  4. USSR Defector / CIA
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni.)
  7. Tax Reform
  8. Voyager II / Uranus
  9. Space Shuttle
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. (Commercial: Dimetapp; AT&T; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Dow.)
  12. Presidential Press Conferences
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  14. Upcoming Items (New York City: Jack Whitaker)
  15. (Commercial: Century 21; Subaru; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Kellogg's All-Bran; "45/85".)
  16. Sports: Basketball, America's Cup
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Clorets; "This Week".)
  18. Super Bowl
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. South Africa / Lesotho
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors.)
  6. Voyager II / Uranus
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Arkansas / Highway Pileup
  9. University Minnesota / Rape Scandal
  10. California / Toxic Waste
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; AT&T.)
  12. Uganda / Coup
  13. Angola / Covert United States Aid
  14. Philippines / Marcos' War Record, Campaigns
  15. South Yemen / Coup
  16. USSR / Government Shakeup
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Fin. Services; Glidden.)
  18. Super Bowl
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Riopan Plus; Dow.)
  20. New Orleans / Super Bowl
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Chuck Scarborough (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuver
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Chuck Scarborough)
  4. (Commercial: Goodyear Aerospace Group; Audi; Alaska Division of Tourism.)
  5. Voyager II / Uranus
  6. Space Shuttle
  7. United Airlines / Japan Landing Rights
  8. Arkansas / Interstate Pileup
  9. USSR Defector / CIA
  10. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Toronado; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Correctol.)
  11. Uganda / Coup
  12. South Africa / Apartheid Violence
  13. South Yemem / Coup
  14. Philippines / Elec.
  15. Chile / Munitions Explosion
  16. (Commercial: Youth Garde; Brim; Buick.)
  17. Tax Reform
  18. Reagan / Employment
  19. Presidential Press Conferences
  20. (Commercial: General Motors; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  21. Minnesota / Coach Resigns
  22. Super Bowl
  23. Good Night

January 26, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 26, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  4. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  5. USSR Defector / CIA
  6. Budget
  7. Voyager II / Uranus
  8. Space Shuttle
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  10. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Sanka; AT&T; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  11. Philippines / Elections
  12. South Africa / Student Protest
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. Upcoming Items (New York City: Ray Gandolf)
  15. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Dow; Fasteeth For Lowers; Remegel Antacid; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Sports: Football, Golf, Basketball
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Robitussin; Chap Stick; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; "Good Morning America.")
  18. Scotland / USSR Fishermen
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 26, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Fires / Washington, DC, Texas
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Oldsmobile Delta 88; Correctol.)
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. Voyager II / Uranus
  6. Minnesota / Hormel Strike
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hayes Microcomputer Products; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Dow.)
  8. Mideast Peace / Hussein-Arafat Meeting
  9. West Germany / Peres Visit
  10. US-Libya Relations
  11. Military Reserves / Vol. Muster
  12. Nicaragua / Abortion
  13. Honduras / Inauguration
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Cooking Products; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  15. USSR Defector / CIA
  16. Israel / Brain Drain
  17. Church of England
  18. Philippines / Elections
  19. Oil Prices
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  21. Black and Blue
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 26, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

January 27, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 27, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Chicago / Super Bowl Victory
  3. Weather
  4. Space Shuttle
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Allstate Insurance and Sears Fin. Network.)
  7. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  8. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Remegel Antacid; Oldsmobile Toronado.)
  10. England / Thatcher
  11. Honduras / Government Instability
  12. Philippines / Elections
  13. Uganda / Coup
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Navistar International; 1st Nationwide Network; Light and Elegant Entrees; IBM Proprinter.)
  16. Nixon / Health
  17. High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer (Part I)
  18. Money Matters: Exxon, Stock Market
  19. Arledge
  20. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Mercedes-Benz; "Nightline".)
  22. Voyager II / Uranus
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 27, 1986
  1. Space Shuttle
  2. Minnesota / Hormel Strike
  3. Union Wages
  4. Philippines / Elections
  5. Supreme Court / Exxon
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  7. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  8. Honduras / Inauguration
  9. Poland / Walesa
  10. Voyager II / Uranus
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item: Allstate Insurance and Sears Fin. Network; Phillips' Laxcaps; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers.)
  12. Weather
  13. State of Union / Poll
  14. Economy / Housing
  15. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; United States Committee For Energy Awareness.)
  16. Nixon / Health
  17. England / Thatcher
  18. Japan / Avalanche
  19. Japan / Teenage Suicides
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Embassy Suites Hotels; Efferdent; Mazola; Citibank.)
  22. Chicago / Super Bowl Victory
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 27, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  3. Mideast Peace / Hussein-Arafat Meeting
  4. West Germany / Peres Visit
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Advil.)
  7. Space Shuttle
  8. Voyager II / Uranus
  9. Eastern
  10. Minnesota / Hormel Strike
  11. Economy / Union Wages
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Fasteeth For Lowers; Fiberall.)
  14. Philippines / Marcos' Military Record, Elections
  15. Uganda / Coup
  16. England / Thatcher
  17. Nixon / Health
  18. Supreme Court / Exxon, Education Aid and Handicapped
  19. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Citibank; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  20. Special Segment (Women and Smoking)
  21. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Discover Credit Card and Sears Fin. Network; "Today"; Certainteed Insulation.)
  22. Minnesota / University Rape Scandal
  23. Chicago / Super Bowl Victory
  24. Good Night

January 28, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 28, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Challenger / Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Cadillac; Maalox-Plus.)
  4. Challenger / Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Color Tile; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  6. Challenger / Explosion
  7. (Commercial: IBM Software; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Equitable Fin. Services.)
  8. Challenger / Explosion
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Midas Mufflers; Canon Personal Copiers; "Nightline".)
  10. Challenger / Explosion
  11. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 28, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Challenger / Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Oil of Olay.)
  4. Challenger / Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Delsym.)
  6. Challenger / Explosion
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Correctol.)
  9. Palmer / Death
  10. Haiti / Traveler's Warning
  11. Challenger / Explosion
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dow; Citibank; Advil.)
  13. Challenger / Explosion
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 28, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Challenger / Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Tempo Antacid; First Nationwide Network; Dow.)
  4. Challenger / Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Color Tile; AT&T; Gas-X; Ex-Lax.)
  6. Challenger / Explosion
  7. (Commercial: Calcitrel; Bayer; Minwax; Oldsmobile Delta 88.)
  8. Challenger / Explosion
  9. (Commercial: Light and Elegant Entrees; Coldwell Bankers and Sears Fin. Network; "Today"; Dentu-Creme.)
  10. Challenger / Explosion
  11. Good Night

January 29, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 29, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Challenger Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  4. Challenger Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; IBM.)
  6. Challenger Explosion / Shuttle Future
  7. (Commercial: Tylenol; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Audi; Citibank.)
  8. Challenger Explosion / International Reaction
  9. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Nescafe; "Nightline".)
  10. Challenger Explosion
  11. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 29, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Challenger Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tylenol; Wheaties.)
  4. Challenger Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Committee For Energy Awareness; Maalox-Plus.)
  6. Challenger Explosion
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Kikkoman's Teriyaki Baste and Glaze.)
  8. Challenger Explosion / International Reaction
  9. Mexico / Plane Crash
  10. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  11. Nixon / Health
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Dan Rather)
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Anbesol; Cadillac; Dentu-Creme.)
  15. Challenger Explosion
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 29, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Challenger Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Audi; Correctol; Fasteeth For Lowers; Tempo Antacid.)
  4. Challenger Explosion
  5. (Commercial: IBM Computers and Software; Phillips' Laxcap; Bayer.)
  6. Challenger Explosion
  7. (Commercial: Advil; Cadillac DeVille; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  8. Challenger Explosion / International Reaction
  9. US-Libya Relations / Terrorism
  10. Mexico / Plane Crash
  11. Lyng / Agriculture Secretary
  12. Passive Smoking
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; "Today"; Sinex Nasal Spray.)
  15. Challenger Explosion
  16. Good Night

January 30, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 30, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Challenger Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; Cadillac Seville.)
  4. Challenger Explosion / Shuttle Program
  5. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: First Nationwide Network; Navistar International; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  8. Special Assignment (Savimbi and Angola)
  9. Haiti / Unrest
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Citibank; Robitussin Cough Syrups.)
  12. MIAs
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Dow; Allstate Insurance; Coldwell Bankers and Sears Fin. Network; Pennzoil Motor Oil; "20/20".)
  15. Challenger Explosion
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 30, 1986
  1. Challenger Explosion
  2. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Equitable Fin. Services; Riopan Plus.)
  3. Haiti / Civil Unrest
  4. Angola / Savimbi Visit
  5. Ah-64 Apache Helicopters
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Mercedes-Benz.)
  8. Economy / Index, Trade Deficit
  9. California / Flooding
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Discover Credit Card and Sears Fin. Network.)
  11. Philippines Elec.
  12. US-USSR Relations / Divided Families
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; IBM Computers; Dulcolax.)
  14. Challenger Explosion
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 30, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Challenger Explosion
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; AT&T; Dow.)
  5. Challenger Explosion
  6. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Renault Alliance and Encore; Metamucil.)
  7. US-Libya Relations / United States Maneuvers
  8. Terminal Warning
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Citibank; Mazola.)
  11. Philippines / Elections
  12. Kissinger
  13. (Commercial: Oldsmobile Delta 88; Correctol; "Today"; Coldwell Bankers and Sears Fin. Network.)
  14. Challenger Explosion / Commentary
  15. Good Night

January 31, 1986

• ABC Evening News for January 31, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Houston, Texas)
  2. Challenger / Memorials
  3. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Services; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  4. Challenger
  5. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Discover Credit Card; US Committee For Energy Awareness.)
  6. Haiti / Civil Unrest
  7. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Fruitful Bran; Ace Hardware; Oldsmobile Toronado; Citibank.)
  9. South Africa / Apartheid
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Maalox-Plus; Sperry Corp.; "Octopussy".)
  12. Challenger
  13. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for January 31, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Houston, Texas)
  2. Challenger / Memorials, Investigation
  3. (Commercial: Challenger Memorial: California; AT&T; Vanish.)
  4. Haiti / Civil Unrest
  5. South Africa / Apartheid
  6. Philippines / Election Violence
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Folgers; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  9. Earthquake
  10. Denver / Smog
  11. Iuds / Searle
  12. Army / AIDS Test
  13. Minnesota / Hormel Violence
  14. (Commercial: Challenger Memorials: Oklahoma; IBM.)
  15. Challenger / Memorials
  16. (Commercial: Challenger Memorial: Kennedy Space Center; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Anchor Hocking Cookware; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  17. Challenger
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for January 31, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Houston, Texas)
  2. Challenger / Memorials
  3. (Commercial: Fibre Trim Diet Plan; 1st Nationwide Network; Fixodent.)
  4. Challenger / Investigation
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Advil; Whirlpool Ranges.)
  6. Haiti / Civil Unrest
  7. Artificial Heart / Lund
  8. Iuds / Searle
  9. Earthquake
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Wheaties; Citibank; Brim.)
  12. South Africa / Apartheid
  13. United States / Savimbi Tour
  14. Philippines / Election Violence
  15. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Cadillac DeVille; Dow.)
  16. Challenger
  17. Good Night

Specials

• January 01, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan and Gorbachev New Years Messages [12:00:00 - 12:20:00]
• January 01, 1986 - NBC Special - Reagan and Gorbachev New Years Messages [12:00:00 - 12:20:00]
• January 07, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan News Conference- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• January 07, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan News Conference- Analysis [19:35:00 - 19:38:00]
• January 07, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan News Conference- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:01:00]
• January 07, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan News Conference- Analysis [19:35:00 - 19:40:00]
• January 07, 1986 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:37:00]
• January 07, 1986 - NBC Special - Reagan Press Conference [19:00:00 - 19:37:00]
• January 19, 1986 - PBS Special - Campaign on Cue: the Presidential Election of 1984 [16:00:00 - 16:57:50]
• January 20, 1986 - ABC Special - Martin Luther King Holiday Observance [22:51:00 - 23:08:00]
• January 21, 1986 - NBC Special - Life, Death and AIDS [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• January 25, 1986 - CBS Special - The Vanishing Family: Crisis In Black America [20:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• January 26, 1986 - PBS Special - Campaigning on Cue: the Presidential Election of 1984 [16:00:00 - 16:57:50]
• January 28, 1986 - ABC Special - Challenger Explosion [10:42:00 - 11:14:00]
• January 28, 1986 - ABC Special - Challenger Explosion [11:14:00 - 12:13:00]
• January 28, 1986 - ABC Special - Challenger Explosion [12:13:00 - 13:15:00]
• January 28, 1986 - ABC Special - Challenger Explosion [14:12:00 - 15:13:00]
• January 28, 1986 - ABC Special - Challenger Explosion [15:13:00 - 16:06:00]
• January 28, 1986 - ABC Special - The Shuttle: Disaster In Space [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• January 28, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [22:30:00 - 23:29:40]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Challenger Explosion [10:42:00 - 11:14:00]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Challenger Explosion [11:14:00 - 12:16:00]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Challenger Explosion [12:13:00 - 12:38:00]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Challenger Explosion [12:48:00 - 13:50:00]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Challenger Explosion [13:46:00 - 14:48:00]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Challenger Explosion [14:47:00 - 15:47:00]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Challenger Explosion [15:45:00 - 16:13:00]
• January 28, 1986 - CBS Special - Disaster In Space [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - Challenger Explosion [10:42:00 - 11:12:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - Challenger Explosion [11:15:00 - 12:15:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - Challenger Explosion [12:15:00 - 13:15:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - Challenger Explosion [13:13:50 - 14:10:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - Challenger Explosion [14:12:50 - 15:10:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - Challenger Explosion [15:13:50 - 16:12:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - Challenger Explosion [16:11:10 - 17:30:00]
• January 28, 1986 - NBC Special - The Tragedy of Challenger's Seven [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• January 28, 1986 - PBS Special - Inside Story: Jews of Moscow [21:00:00 - 21:58:00]
• January 29, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:03:00]
• January 29, 1986 - NBC Special - NASA Press Conference Re: Challenger [14:28:00 - 14:42:00]
• January 31, 1986 - ABC Special - Challenger Memorial [11:30:00 - 13:00:00]
• January 31, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• January 31, 1986 - CBS Special - In Memory of the Challenger Seven [11:30:00 - 12:30:00]
• January 31, 1986 - NBC Special - A Day of Mourning: Challenger Memorial Service [11:30:00 - 12:30:00]

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