October 1986 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Daniloff-Zakharov Affair, Iceland Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Sears Hardware)
  5. Reykjavik Summit
  6. Shevardnadze / Canada, Mexico
  7. B-1 Debut
  8. South Africa / Miners' Strike
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Old English Furniture Polish; K Mart; Liberty Mutual; General Motors.)
  11. Highway Funds / Drinking Age
  12. Special Assignment (Fake IDS)
  13. AIDS Research
  14. Passive Smoking
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Vanish; Century 21; Isuzu Trucks; Planters Peanuts.)
  17. Midwest Flooding
  18. Money Matters: Longshoremen's Strike, Stock Market
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Advil; Contel Communications; Honda Generators; "Nightline".)
  21. Carter President Library
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Iceland Summit, Daniloff-Zakharov Deal
  3. Nuclear Def. / B-1
  4. Carter Library
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Buick.)
  7. Midwest / Floods
  8. Zaccaro Indictment
  9. Longshoremen's Strike
  10. South Africa / Sanctions
  11. South Africa / Miners' Protest
  12. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  13. Economy / Factory Orders, Construction Spending
  14. Texas Air / Eastern, People Express
  15. Kidney Transplants
  16. Sudan / Famine Relief
  17. Philippines / Marcos' Wealth
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Honda Generators; First Alert Products; Maalox- Plus.)
  20. Daniloff-Zakharov Deal / Orlov Release
  21. US-USSR Relations / Expelled United Nations Dipls.
  22. Commentary (Daniloff-Zakharov Deal)
  23. (Commercial: Andersen Windows; FTD Florists; Fiber One.)
  24. Drugs / 1986 Seizures
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Atlanta, Georgia)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Carter Library, Iceland Summit, Daniloff
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: The Principal Group; Vicks Cough Syrups; Preparation H.)
  5. Carter / Library, Interview
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Canon Personal Copiers; Poli-Grip.)
  7. Midwest / Floods
  8. Longshoremen's Strike
  9. EPA / Toxic Waste Clean-Up
  10. Salt Lake City / High School Evacuation
  11. Zaccaro Indictment
  12. (Commercial: Buick; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  13. South Africa / Miners' Protest
  14. South Africa / Sanctions
  15. (Commercial: First Alert Fire Products; Fiber One; "Today"; Fleischmann's Margarine; Minwax Polyshades.)
  16. Iceland Summit
  17. Good Night

October 2, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Sanctions
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Tylenol; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  5. India / Assassination Attempt
  6. Iceland / Summit Preparations
  7. England / Labor Party Convention
  8. USSR / Orlov
  9. Circus Defectors
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Century 21; Tums; First Alert Fire Products; Ford Motor Company.)
  12. US-Libya Relations / White House Disinformation
  13. British-Libya Relations
  14. NASA / Moore Resignation
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Old English Furniture Polish; Panasonic Office Equipment; Trane Xl 90 Furnace and American Gas Association; Attends Undergarments.)
  17. Cocaine / Crack Epidemic
  18. Florida / Robbery Controversy
  19. Midwest / Floods
  20. Auto Industry / Fuel Economy
  21. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  23. (Commercial: Chlor-Trimeton; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Sears Hardware; "20/20".)
  24. Subway Musicians
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Sanctions
  3. Reagan Administration / For. and Domestic Strategy
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Old English Furniture Polish; Preparation H.)
  6. US-Libya Relations / United States Disinformation
  7. Press Leaks
  8. (Commercial: Tylenol; Sears Hardware)
  9. Fuel Economy Standards
  10. Midwest / Floods
  11. EPA / Toxic Waste Clean-Up
  12. NASA / Moore Resignation
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Fiberall; Century 21.)
  15. Gandhi / Assassination Attempt
  16. Commentary (S. African Sanctions)
  17. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Mr. Coffee Junior Coffeemaker; Sinutab.)
  18. Stress
  19. Cocaine / Crack
  20. Marijuana
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Sanctions
  3. Iceland Summit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; General Motors; Dimetapp.)
  6. US-Libya Relations / Administration's Disinformation Plan
  7. British-Libya Relations / Terrorism, Nidal
  8. Gandhi / Assassination Attempt
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Tylenol; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  10. Midwest / Floods
  11. AIDS / AZT
  12. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Vicks Cough Syrups; Ocean Spray Pink Grapefruit Juice Cocktail.)
  13. Cocaine / Crack
  14. Miami / Robbery Controversy
  15. Poverty and Children
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Radio Shack Cellular Telephone; Dow; Minwax Polyshades.)
  18. Women's Basketball / Deaf Player
  19. Good Night

October 3, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / United States Hostages
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Sears Hardware; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  5. Missouri / Manhunt
  6. Idaho / Bombings
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Dow; Century 21; Sears Hardware)
  9. Reagan Administration / Disinformation
  10. Iceland Summit Maneuvering
  11. South Africa / United States Sanctions
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Attends Undergarments; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Honda Generators; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  14. Weather / Snow, Floods
  15. Eclipse
  16. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  17. Business World Announced (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Century 21; Maalox-Plus; K Mart; NAPA Auto. Products; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  20. Person of The Week (Shultz)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / United States Hostages
  3. US-Libya Relations / Disinformation
  4. South Africa / United States Sanctions
  5. Iceland Summit Maneuvering
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Tylenol.)
  8. Economy / Unemployment
  9. Miami / Robbery Victim
  10. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Minwax Polyshades; Tums.)
  11. Philippines / United States Aid
  12. Federal Budget
  13. Anniversaries / Disney World, Constitution
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Advil.)
  16. Midwest / Floods
  17. Shuttle Program
  18. Longshoremen's Strike
  19. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Dow; Folgers Coffee.)
  20. America's Cup
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / United States Hostages
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Andersen Windows; Radio Shack and Tandy 1000 Computer; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  5. Iceland Summit Maneuvering
  6. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Dow.)
  7. US-Libya Relations / Disinformation
  8. Shuttle Program
  9. Midwest / Floods
  10. Solar Eclipse
  11. Economy / Unemployment
  12. Longshoremen's Strike
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Isuzu Trucks; Posture Calcium Supplement; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  15. Gandhi / Assassination Attempt
  16. Sudan / Famine and Politics
  17. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Maytag Dishwashers; 1986; Fruit & Fibre; Minwax Polyshades.)
  18. O'Neill
  19. Good Night

October 4, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Fire
  3. Iceland Summit
  4. Orlovs
  5. Mexico / Shevardnadze Visit
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Contel Communications; Avail Vitamins.)
  8. France / Papal Visit
  9. South Africa / Sanctions
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Ace Hardware; Allstate Insurance, Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  12. Texas / Plane Crash
  13. High School Health Clinics
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dow; Dimetapp.)
  15. San Francisco / Apartment House Fire
  16. Midwest / Floods
  17. Disney World Anniversary
  18. Disney Productions
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors; First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguisher; Canon Personal Copiers; Minwax Polyshades.)
  20. World Chess Championship
  21. America's Cup
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Fire
  3. Orlovs
  4. Reagan / Defense Spending
  5. Iceland Summit
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  7. (Commercial: Goodyear; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin; Arm and Hammer Deodorizer Spray.)
  8. Floods / Florida, Midwest
  9. (Commercial: General Motors; Trane Xl 90 Furnace and American Gas Association; Folgers.)
  10. France / Papal Visit
  11. India / Hindu Violence
  12. Costa Rica / Secret Airstrip
  13. Lebanon / Hostages
  14. (Commercial: Kemper; Taster's Choice; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Anacin.)
  15. Desegregation / Brown Suit
  16. Oregon / Marijuana Vote
  17. Organized Labor Report / Correction
  18. (Commercial: First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguisher; National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia; "Meet the Press"; NBC and World Series; Maytag Dishwashers; Minwax Polyshades.)
  19. South Korea / Amerasians
  20. Good Night

October 5, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Fire
  3. Orlovs
  4. Iceland Summit
  5. Shultz / Disinformation
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  7. (Commercial: AT&T; Tums; Polident.)
  8. Oklahoma / Floods
  9. France / Papal Visit
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: Trane Xl 90 Furnace and American Gas Association; Buick; Anacin.)
  12. '86 Vote / North Carolina Senate Race
  13. Rather / Mugging
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Contel Communications; First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguisher; Attends Undergarments; PIP Printers; FTD Florists; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Sports: Football, Baseball
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  18. (Commercial: Avail Vitamins; Poli-Grip; Panasonic Office Equipment; "Good Morning America.")
  19. Hearst Empire
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Orlovs
  3. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Fire
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  5. (Commercial: Posture Calcium Supplement; Panasonic Office Equipment; Efferdent.)
  6. Iceland Summit
  7. Israel / Nuclear Stockpile
  8. US-Libya Relations / Coup, Assassinations
  9. (Commercial: Polident; General Motors; Radio Shack Cellular Telephones; Minwax Polyshades.)
  10. Oklahoma / Floods
  11. Missouri / Levee Collapse
  12. Rather / Mugging
  13. (Commercial: NAPA Auto Products; Raisin Nut Bran; Dow.)
  14. America's Cup
  15. South Korea / Asian Games
  16. Sports: Baseball
  17. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents; Planters Peanuts; "Today"; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Poli-Grip.)
  18. Iceland Summit
  19. Good Night

October 6, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Mishap
  3. Iceland Summit
  4. World Chess Championship
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Riopan Plus; Contel Communications.)
  7. Larouche Indictments
  8. DeLorean Trial
  9. Midwest / Floods
  10. Money Matters: USX Takeover, Stock Market
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Creme of Wheat Cereal; Century 21; Ex-Lax; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  13. Reagan / Drug Testing
  14. Special Assignment (Vermont Drug Trafficking)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Carnival Cruise Lines; Chlor- Trimeton; The Principal Group.)
  17. Lebanon / Hostages
  18. South Africa / Perkins
  19. '86 Vote / Cong. Races
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Tums; First Alert Fire Products; IBM Personal Computers; "Nightline".)
  22. Sports / Jackson
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Mishap
  3. MX Program
  4. Iceland Summit
  5. USSR / Dissidents
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Quality Inns; FTD Florists; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  8. Larouche Organization Indictments
  9. Idaho / Bombings
  10. Private Armies
  11. (Commercial: Tums; Independent Insurance Agents; Fruit & Fibre Cereal.)
  12. Lebanon / Hostages
  13. London / Terrorist's Trial
  14. World Chess Championship
  15. (Commercial: Dow; Fiberall.)
  16. Commentary (Disinformation)
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Fleischmann's Margarine; Taster's Choice.)
  19. France / Papal Visit
  20. American Catholics
  21. Rather Mugging
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Mishap
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Riopan Plus; Dow.)
  5. Iceland Summit
  6. Challenger Report
  7. (Commercial: Tylenol; Folgers; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  8. Larouche Organization Indictments
  9. DeLorean Trial
  10. Oklahoma / Floods
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; AT&T; Planters Peanuts.)
  13. London / Terrorist's Trial
  14. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  15. Lebanon / Hostages
  16. Commentary (Disinformation)
  17. State Department / Disinformation
  18. (Commercial: Trane Xl 90 Furnace and American Gas Association; Nutri-Grain; "Today"; FTD Florists.)
  19. Florida / Drug War
  20. Special Segment (Cocaine, Inc.)
  21. Good Night

October 7, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Involvement
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; FTD Florists.)
  5. Drug Legis.
  6. Claiborne Impeachment Trial
  7. Larouche Indictments
  8. Special Assignment (California's Proposition 64)
  9. Correction / House Campaigns
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Panasonic Office Equipment; Yugo; Planters Peanuts.)
  12. Reagan-Orlov Meeting / Iceland Summit
  13. Orlov
  14. US-USSR Relations / Dissidents
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Old English Furniture Polish; Trane Xl 90 Furnace and American Gas Association; Liberty Mutual Insurance; NAPA Auto Products; Avail.)
  18. Sudan Famine / Mother Teresa
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Attends Undergarments; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Ford Motor Company; "Nightline".)
  21. Baseball Playoffs
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Involvement
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Chrysler.)
  5. Drug Legis.
  6. California / Cocaine and Children
  7. Caribbean / Drug Operation
  8. Air Traffic Controller Impersonator
  9. Massachusetts / Battered Wives
  10. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; United States Sprint; Ex-Lax.)
  11. Reagan-Orlov Meeting / Iceland Summit
  12. War Memorial / Correspondents
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Buick; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  15. Houston / Ship Channel Explosions
  16. Tax Reform Survey
  17. The Rose
  18. Wallis / Death
  19. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguisher; Avail Vitamins; Dow.)
  20. Children of Divorce
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / United States Involvement
  3. Veterans' Fast / Central American Protest
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's Special K; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  6. Iceland Summit
  7. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  8. Regan / Disinformation
  9. (Commercial: Isuzu Trucks; Grape-Nuts; Dow.)
  10. Phantom Air Traffic Controller
  11. United States Life Span
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades; Radio Shack Cellular Phones; Raisin Nut Bran; Poli-Grip.)
  14. Larouche Indictments
  15. (Commercial: First Alert Fire Products; Dimetapp; 1986; Fruit & Fibre; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  16. France / Papal Visit
  17. Special Segment (Catholic Dissent in US)
  18. Good Night

October 8, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. Kalb Resignation / Disinformation
  3. Nicaragua / United States Involvement
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Dow; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Tums.)
  6. Afghanistan
  7. USSR / United States Defectors
  8. Iceland Summit / Preparations, United States Budget
  9. Iceland Summit
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; United States Sprint; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  12. Handsacrossamerica / Follow-Up
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  14. Baseball
  15. Columbus' Landing
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. (Commercial: Century 21; Chrysler Lebaron Gts; Sears Hardware; Philips Light Bulbs; Anbesol.)
  18. Iceland Summit
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: AT&T; Shearson Lehman Brothers; Fleischmann's Margarine; "Nightline".)
  21. Iceland Summit
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Kalb Resignation / Disinformation
  3. Iceland Summit
  4. USSR / United States Defectors
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Ford Motor Company.)
  7. Afghanistan
  8. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  9. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual; First Alert Fire Products; Old English Furniture Polish.)
  10. Nicaragua / United States Involvement
  11. Crime Survey
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Century 21; Tylenol.)
  14. Houston / Ship Channel Explosion
  15. Texas / Refinery Fire
  16. Alaska / Hubbard Glacier
  17. Corrections / Drug Seizures
  18. (Commercial: Tetley Tea; Sears Hardware; Dow; Tums.)
  19. Drug Bill
  20. O'Neill Profiled
  21. Baseball
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iceland Summit / Reagan vs. Cong.
  3. Iceland Summit / Gorbachev
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Old English Furniture Polish; Kellogg's All-Bran; Lennox Pulse Furnace and American Gas Association; Taster's Choice.)
  7. Nicaragua / United States Involvement
  8. Kalb Resignation / Disinformation
  9. Tehran / West German Embassy Stormed
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Dow; FTD Florists.)
  11. Mexico / Meese
  12. Special Segment (Drug Invasion)
  13. Drug Bill
  14. (Commercial: Tylenol; Fiber One; Panasonic Office Equipment.)
  15. Columbus
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Formby's Paint Remover and Furniture Refinisher; Donnagel; "Today"; Maytag Dishwashers.)
  18. Baseball
  19. England / Baseball
  20. Good Night

October 9, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Advil; Yugo.)
  5. Iceland Summit
  6. Special Assignment (Intermediate Range Weapons and Europe)
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Isuzu Trucks; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  9. Claiborne Impeached
  10. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. Missouri / Floods
  12. Infant Rescue
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Old English Furniture Polish; Jeep Cherokee; Sears Hardware; Maalox-Plus.)
  15. Iceland Summit
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Buick; Ex-Lax; "Nightline".)
  18. Iceland Summit
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. Iceland Summit
  3. USSR / United States Defector
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus
  7. South Africa / For. Funds
  8. Claiborne Impeachment
  9. Shuttle Program
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Shearson Lehman Brothers; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  12. Afghanistan
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Anacin; Stanley Tools; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Commentary (Iceland Summit)
  17. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Kellogg's All-Bran; Sears Hardware)
  18. Iceland / Volcanoes
  19. Iceland Summit Coverage Announced (S: Dan Rather)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. Iceland Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Buick; Metamucil.)
  5. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus
  6. House / Immigration Reform
  7. Claiborne Impeachment
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Color Tile; Fruit & Fibre.)
  10. Zaccaro / Legal Troubles
  11. Drug Use / US
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  13. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; The Principal Group; Drano; FTD Florists.)
  14. Iceland Summit / Europe
  15. Commentary (Iceland Summit)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  17. (Commercial: First Alert Fire Products; Fleischmann's Margarine; "Today"; Fiber One; Minwax Polyshades.)
  18. Iceland Summit
  19. Good Night

October 10, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. Iceland Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Cadillac Eldorado; Tylenol.)
  5. El Salvador / Earthquake
  6. Nicaragua / Hasenfus
  7. Money Matters: Wholesale Prices, Stock Market
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Shearson Lehman Brothers; Planters Peanuts; Midas Brakes.)
  10. Iceland / United States Base
  11. Iceland Summit / Idaho Quilting Bee
  12. Good Night
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Dow; Ford Motor Company; Raytheon; Tums.)
  15. Person of The Week (USSR )
  16. (Commercial: Formby's Paint Remover and Furniture Refinisher; Donnagel; Liberty Mutual Insurance; "Business World"; "This Week.")
  17. Iceland Summit
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. Iceland Summit
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Sears Hardware; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  4. Iceland Summit
  5. (Commercial: Tylenol; Isuzu.)
  6. El Salvador / Earthquake
  7. Nicaragua / Downed Plane
  8. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  9. National Archives Attack
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Old English Furniture Polish; Contel Communications; Maalox-Plus.)
  12. Commentary (Iceland Summit)
  13. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Yugo.)
  14. Iceland Summit
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. Iceland Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; NAPA Auto. Products; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  5. El Salvador / Earthquakes
  6. Nicaragua / Downed Plane
  7. Bolivia / Drug War
  8. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Sinutab; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  9. Education / Colleges
  10. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Anbesol; Dow; Formby's Paint Remover and Furniture Refinisher; Maalox-Plus.)
  13. Iceland Summit / Human Rights
  14. USSR / American Defector
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  16. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Tylenol; "Meet the Press"; Nutri-Grain; First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguisher.)
  17. Commentary (Iceland Summit)
  18. Iceland
  19. Good Night

October 11, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  2. Iceland Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Panasonic Office Equipment; AT&T; Trane Xl 90 Furnace and American Gas Association)
  5. El Salvador / Earthquakes
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Vicks Cough Syrups; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  8. Iceland Summit
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  10. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Dow; United States Sprint; Efferdent.)
  11. Tanzania / Mother Teresa Crash
  12. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  13. Iceland Summit
  14. Spending Bill
  15. Baseball
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; NBC and World Series; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  17. Iceland Summit
  18. Good Night

October 12, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

October 13, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Iceland Summit Outcome
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Mercedes Benz; AT&T.)
  5. Iceland Summit / Reactions
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Tetley Tea; Mony Fin. Services; Midas; Avail.)
  8. Iceland Summit / Star Wars
  9. Special Assignment (Star Wars)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: General Motors Trucks; Wheaties; United States Sprint; NAPA Auto Products.)
  12. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  13. El Salvador / Earthquakes
  14. Nobel Prizes / Medicine
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Tylenol; Volvo 760; Planters Peanuts; "Nightline".)
  17. Reagan Speech Coverage Announced (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iceland Summit Collapse
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Mercedes Benz; Chlor-Trimeton.)
  5. Iceland Summit / Arms Control
  6. New York City / Synagogue Bomb Threat
  7. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Citrucel Laxative; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  8. El Salvador / Earthquakes
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Anacin.)
  11. China, PR / Queen Elizabeth's Visit
  12. Nobel Prizes / Medicine
  13. Commentary (Iceland Summit)
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; General Motors Trucks; Rice- A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  15. Wealthy Americans
  16. Baseball
  17. Football / Instant Replay
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iceland Summit Collapse
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Volvo 760; Kellogg's All-Bran; Arm and Hammer Deodorizer Spray.)
  5. Iceland Summit / Reaction
  6. Star Wars/SDI
  7. Nobel Prizes / Medicine
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties; Bufferin; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  10. El Salvador / Earthquakes
  11. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  12. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Tylenol; Cadillac Eldorado; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  13. London / Hindawi Trial
  14. Commentary (Iceland Summit)
  15. (Commercial: Advil; Donnagel; Mercedes Benz.)
  16. Wind Star
  17. Good Night

October 14, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Iceland Summit Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; K Mart; Tums.)
  4. Iceland Summit / Aftermath
  5. US-Iran Relations / Espionage
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Century 21; Aunt Jemima Lite Syrups; Vanish.)
  8. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Yugo; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Liberty Mutual; Rice- A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  11. Crime Rate
  12. Special Assignment (Black Market Babies)
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market Report; Stock Exchange Fire Noted (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Cadillac Eldorado; Donnagel; "Nightline".)
  16. El Salvador / Earthquake
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iceland Summit / Aftermath
  3. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  4. Afghanistan / USSR Offensive
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; The National Health Council)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. Israel / Government Reshuffle
  9. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  10. (Commercial: Citrucel; Quality Inns; Avail.)
  11. El Salvador / Earthquake Aftermath
  12. Immigration Bill
  13. Census Bureau / School Enrollment
  14. Stock Exchange Fire
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Donnagel.)
  17. Supreme Court / Abortion
  18. Experimental Drug Controversy
  19. Crime Rate
  20. Virginia / Tornadoes
  21. Baseball
  22. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Century 21; Fiberall.)
  23. Older Politics
  24. Good Night
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iceland Summit / Aftermath
  3. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Andersen Windows.)
  6. Afghanistan / USSR Offensive
  7. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Fasteeth For Lowers; Philips Light Bulbs; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  8. El Salvador / Earthquake Aftermath
  9. Nicaragua / Hasenfus Trial
  10. Crime Rate
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Minwax Polyshades; d-CON Rat and Mice Killers; General Motors Trucks.)
  13. Special Segment (Cigarettes and Teenagers)
  14. Baseball
  15. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Castrol Motor Oil; "Today"; Tylenol.)
  16. China, PR / Queen Elizabeth
  17. Nobel Prizes / Peace
  18. Good Night

October 15, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Jerusalem / Terrorism
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  4. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  5. Afghanistan / Troop Withdrawal
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Folgers; Eckerd Ultralab Processing.)
  8. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  9. US-Mexico Border / Drug and Gun Smuggling
  10. Muscular Dystrophy
  11. Cancer Research
  12. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Anacin.)
  13. El Salvador / Earthquake Recovery
  14. South Africa / Trojan Horse Affair
  15. Nobel Prizes / Chemistry, Physics
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Ford Motor Company; Citrucel.)
  18. Immigration Bill
  19. Spending and Def. Bills
  20. SDI/Star Wars
  21. Economy / Retail Sales
  22. (Commercial: Bufferin; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Minwax Polyshades; d-CON Rat and Mice Killers.)
  23. Indian Bus. Success
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Jerusalem / Terrorism
  4. Israel / Government
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Cadillac Eldorado; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  7. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  8. Senate Drug Bill
  9. (Commercial: Wheaties; Fasteeth For Lowers; Castrol Motor Oil.)
  10. Nobel Prizes / Chemistry
  11. Muscular Dystrophy
  12. Heart Transplant
  13. Heart Attacks
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Tylenol; Isuzu; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. Afganistan / USSR Troop Withdrawal / Pakistan
  17. Commentary (Iceland Summit)
  18. (Commercial: Chap Stick; Robitussin Night Relief Cold Medicine; AT&T; "Today"; Planters Peanuts.)
  19. Sneaker War
  20. Good Night

October 16, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Mideast / Israeli Raid, Terrorism
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  5. USSR / Goldfarb
  6. US-USSR Relations / SDI/Star Wars
  7. SDI/Star Wars
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Maalox-Plus; Cadillac Eldorado; Quality Inns.)
  10. 1987 Budget
  11. '86 Vote / Senate
  12. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Chlor-Trimeton; Carnival Cruise Lines; Panasonic Office Equipment; Jeep Cherokee.)
  15. Bypass Surgery (Part I)
  16. Nobel Prizes / Economics, Literature
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Mercedes-Benz; Dentu-Creme; "20/20".)
  19. Sunken Treasure
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Goldfarb
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  4. Nevada / Nuclear Test
  5. USSR Libel Suit
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)]
  7. (Commercial: Citrucel; Winn Dixie.)
  8. Mideast / Israeli Raid, Terrorism
  9. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  10. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Philips Light Bulbs; Mylanta- II.)
  11. Economy / Industrial Production
  12. Smith / Death
  13. California / AIDS Proposition
  14. Asian Tiger Mosquito
  15. Drug Bill
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Gallo Wine.)
  18. Utah / Pipe Bombs
  19. Mail Bombs
  20. Nobel Prizes / Literature, Economics
  21. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Avail; Mercedes-Benz; Maalox-Plus.)
  22. United States / Goldfarb Arrival
  23. World Series
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. USSR / Goldfarb
  4. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Colgate Toothpaste; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  5. Mideast / Israeli Raid, Terrorism
  6. El Salvador / Earthquake Aftermath
  7. Nicaraguan Protest
  8. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Sinutab; Ace Hardware; Maalox- Plus.)
  9. Special Segment (Trauma)
  10. Niagara Falls Rescue
  11. (Commercial: General Motors Trucks; Metamucil; Mony Fin. Services.)
  12. Nobel Prizes / Literature, Economics
  13. Commentary (SDI/Star Wars)
  14. Sunken Treasure
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  16. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Kellogg's Special K; Mercedes-Benz; Dentu-Creme.)
  17. World Series
  18. Good Night

October 17, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Budget / Government Shutdown
  3. Retirement Age
  4. EPA Superfund
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Canon Personal Copiers; K Mart.)
  7. Air Force One Incident
  8. Iceland Summit Aftermath
  9. USSR / Dissidents
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Tums; Liberty Mutual; Baby Anbesol.)
  12. Heart Bypass (Part II)
  13. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Raytheon; Yugo; Stanley Tools; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  17. 1992 Olympics
  18. World Series
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Independent Insurance Agents; Chrysler; Mylanta-II; "Business World"; "This Week.")
  21. Person of The Week (Edward Teller)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. 1987 Budget / Government Shutdown
  3. Iceland Summit / Aftermath
  4. Air Force One Incident
  5. USSR Emigration
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Mazda 323; Eckerd Ultralab Processing.)
  8. Mandatory Retirement
  9. Immigration Bill
  10. Economy / Housing Starts
  11. Gulf of Mexico / Pollution
  12. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Minwax Polyshades; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  13. Murder For Hire
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Tetley Tea; General Motors Trucks; Citrucel.)
  16. SDI/Star Wars
  17. Lebanon / Israeli Raid Aftermath
  18. 1992 Olympics
  19. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Mony Fin. Services; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  20. Senate Retirees
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Budget / Government Shutdown
  3. Immigration Bill
  4. Mandatory Retirement
  5. Superfund
  6. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; The Principal Group; Mazda RX-7.)
  7. Iceland Summit / Aftermath
  8. Afghanistan / Soviet Defectors
  9. (Commercial: Medipren Pain Reliever; Andersen Windows; Minwax Polyshades; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers.)
  10. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  11. Ghana / Mercenaries' Trial
  12. 1992 Olympics
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Fiber One; Vicks Cough Syrups; Cadillac Seville.)
  15. Arizona / Indian Land
  16. China, PR / Prince Philip
  17. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Robitussin Cough Syrups; Channel 4 Magazine" and "Scene At Ten;" Mazda 626.)
  18. Chuck Berry
  19. Good Night

October 18, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus
  3. Bay of Pigs Vet.
  4. El Salvador / Earthquake Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Robitussin Cough Syrups; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  7. Congress / Legis. Passed
  8. Wisconsin / Tire Fire
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  10. (Commercial: Efferdent; Fiber One; Radio Shack Cellular Telephone.)
  11. Air Force One
  12. Reagan / 1986 Campaigns
  13. Women In Politics
  14. Vermont / New Collar Voters
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Eldorado; Contel Communications; Tums.)
  16. Belgium / Language Dispute
  17. Afghanistan
  18. OPEC Conference
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  20. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Woolite Rug Cleaner; Raytheon.)
  21. World Series
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Congress / End of Session Bills, O'Neill Retirement
  3. Immigration Law
  4. Onizuka Promotion
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: Goodyear; Posture Calcium Supplement; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  7. World Series
  8. Florida / Arms Cache
  9. Bay of Pigs Prisoner
  10. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Vicks Cough Syrups; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  11. SDI/Star Wars / Weinberger
  12. Afghanistan
  13. South Korea / Student Demonstration
  14. China, PR / Queen Elizabeth's Visit
  15. (Commercial: d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers; Maytag Appliances; US Sprint; Sinutab.)
  16. Teenagers On Death Row
  17. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; IBM Personal Computers and Software; "Meet the Press"; "The Breeder's Cup"; Kellogg's Special K.)
  18. Tennessee / Humphreys Estate
  19. Good Night

October 19, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  3. '86 Vote / Iceland Summit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: Attends Undergarments; Chlor-Trimeton.)
  6. '86 Vote / Poll, Illinois Governor's Race
  7. Israel / Cabinet Shuffle
  8. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  10. (Commercial: Anbesol; AT&T; Pontiac Bonneville; Tums; Panasonic Office Equipment.)
  11. Supreme Court / Confessions
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; Contel Communications; Raisin Nut Bran; Ford Motor Company; Poli-Grip; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Sports: Baseball, Football
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: Avail; Wheaties; Anacin; Good Morning America.)
  17. Television Court
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  4. (Commercial: Radio Shack Tandy 1000Ex Computer; Minwax Polyshades; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Cadillac Eldorado.)
  5. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  6. Israel / Cabinet Shuffle
  7. Philippines / Enrile
  8. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Poli-Grip; Bufferin.)
  9. Decision '86 / Foreign Policy vs. Economy
  10. Florida / Arms Cache
  11. (Commercial: Sinutab; Efferdent; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  12. New York City / Vienna In 1900 Exhibit
  13. (Commercial: Panasonic Office Equipment; Raisin Nut Bran; "Today"; Bayer Aspirin; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers.)
  14. Lincoln Brigade
  15. Good Night

October 20, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Attends Undergarments; Ford Motor Company.)
  5. South Africa / General Motors
  6. Mozambique / President's Death
  7. Israel / Cabinet Shuffle
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Anacin; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Colgate Toothpaste.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  11. US-USSR Relations / SDI/Star Wars
  12. SDI/Star Wars / United States Demonstrations
  13. Supreme Court / Diablo Canyon
  14. '86 Vote / New Hampshire
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Dow; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Wheaties; Contel Communications.)
  17. Money Matters: American Eagle, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Preparation H; Chrysler New Yorker; Mylanta-II; Panasonic Office Equipment; "Nightline".)
  20. China, PR / Royal Visit
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  3. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  4. US-USSR Relations / Post-Summit Meeting
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Canon Personal Copiers; Avail.)
  7. American Eagle Coin
  8. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Medipren Pain Medication.)
  9. Mozambique / President's Death
  10. South Africa / General Motors Pull-Out
  11. Israel / Cabinet Shuffle
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Pontiac Bonneville; AT&T.)
  14. Ozone Layer Depletion
  15. Elec. '86 / Vote Buying
  16. (Commercial: MasterCard; Preparation H; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Minwax Polyshades.)
  17. Sexual Harassment
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. South Africa / General Motors Pull-Out
  3. Mozambique / President's Death
  4. Israel / Cabinet Shuffle
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; The Principal Group; Nutri-Grain; FTD Florists.)
  7. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  8. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  9. SDI/Star Wars Demonstrations
  10. Weinberger / SDI/Star Wars
  11. (Commercial: Chap Stick; Robitussin Night Relief Cold Medication; Mazda Rx7; Planters Peanuts.)
  12. Texas / Gubernatorial Race
  13. Ozone Layer Destruction
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; General Motors Trucks; Advil; Poli-Grip.)
  16. Special Segment (Women In Combat) (Part I)
  17. (Commercial: Maytag Washers; Mazda SE-5 Trucks; "Today"; Medipren Pain Medication.)
  18. World Series
  19. Good Night

October 21, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Audi.)
  5. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  6. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  7. South Africa / IBM Withdrawal
  8. Money Matters: OPEC, Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Mercedes Benz; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  11. AIDS Incr.
  12. Special Assignment (Violence Against Gays)
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Wheaties; General Motors Trucks; Poli-Grip; Canon Personal Copiers; Maalox-Plus.)
  15. Athens / Terrorism
  16. Barcelona / Terrorism
  17. France / Terrorism
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste; Avail; FTD Florists; Audi; "Nightline".)
  20. World Series
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1986
  1. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Audi; Whirlpool Ranges; Maalox-Plus.)
  5. South Africa / IBM Withdrawal
  6. South Africa-Mozambique Relations / Machel Death
  7. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Grape-Nuts.)
  8. Illinois / Self-Defense Trial
  9. Violence Against Gays
  10. AIDS Incr.
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  13. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  14. OPEC Conference
  15. Alaska / Economy
  16. (Commercial: General Motors Trucks; Dow; Canon Personal Copiers; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  17. Robertson / Libel Suits
  18. California / Language Proposition
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions, Arms Control
  3. South Africa / IBM Withdrawal
  4. South Africa / Apartheid
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Audi; Vicks Cough Syrups; Rolaids; Efferdent.)
  7. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  8. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  9. Philippines / Civil Unrest
  10. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Dow; Isuzu; Maalox-Plus.)
  11. DeLorean Trial
  12. Robertson / Libel Suits
  13. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; AT&T; Mony Fin. Services.)
  14. Special Segment (Women In Combat) (Part II)
  15. Commentary (US-South Africa Trade Rel.)
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Audi; "Today"; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Dulcolax.)
  18. Movie Colorization
  19. Good Night

October 22, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions, Arms Control
  3. USSR / Spy Executed
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Cadillac Seville.)
  6. Tax Reform
  7. Money Matters: GNP, General Motors, Stock Market
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Pontiac Bonneville; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Planters Peanuts.)
  10. AIDS / Koop
  11. Drinking and Strokes
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Dow; Fruit & Fibre; Audi; Tums.)
  14. Special Assignment (Negative Campaigns)
  15. South Africa / Honeywell
  16. South Africa / Apartheid
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Tylenol; Liberty Mutual; "Nightline".)
  19. Spanish Civil War / Lincoln Brigade
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions, Arms Control
  3. USSR / Spy Executed
  4. Tax Reform
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Raytheon; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  7. AIDS / Koop
  8. (Commercial: Isuzu; Riopan Plus; Independent Insurance Agents.)
  9. South Africa / Apartheid
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Audi.)
  12. Economy / GNP
  13. Pornography Task Force Report
  14. New York City / Helicopter Crash
  15. (Commercial: Mony Fin. Services; Tylenol; Grape-Nuts.)
  16. California / Cougar Attack
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  3. USSR / Spy Executed
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Buick Electra T-Type; Kellogg's Special K; Bufferin.)
  6. AIDS / Koop
  7. Pornography / Meese
  8. Drinking and Strokes
  9. (Commercial: Tylenol; Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Robitussin Cough Syrups.)
  10. Tax Reform
  11. Commentary (Tax Reform)
  12. Economy / GNP, General Motors.
  13. Money Survey
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Sinutab; Efferdent; Audi; Dulcolax.)
  16. Special Segment (The Hungarian Revolution)
  17. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Independent Insurance Agents; "Today"; General Motors Trucks.)
  18. She's Gotta Have It
  19. Good Night

October 23, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  3. Iceland Summit Aftermath
  4. Great Peace March
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Audi.)
  7. Nicaragua / Hasenfus Trial
  8. Money Matters: CPI, Social Security, Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Tetley Tea; The Principal Group; Mercedes-Benz; Tums.)
  11. Meese / Supreme Court
  12. Marine Memorial
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Nabisco Cream of Wheat; Ford Motor Company; Canon Personal Copiers; Mylanta-II; NAPA Auto Products.)
  15. Special Assignment (Hungarian Revolution)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Audi; Tylenol; Wheaties; Our World; 20/20.)
  18. World Series
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / CPI, Social Security
  3. San Francisco / Credit For The Poor
  4. Economy / Consumer Spending, Personal Income
  5. Meese / Supreme Court
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Audi; Maytag Washers.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions, Iceland Summit Aftermath
  9. Pakistan / Plane Crash
  10. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Tums; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  11. Reagan / Republican Candidates
  12. Maryland Senate Race
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Midas Brakes; Sinutab.)
  15. Economy / Auto Companies
  16. Mafia Bosses
  17. New York City / Helicopter Crash
  18. (Commercial: General Motors Trucks; Donnagel; Liberty Mutual Insurance.)
  19. North Carolina / Marine Memorial
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nicaragua / Hasenfus Trial, Saudi Connection
  3. US-USSR Relations / Expulsions
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrups; Audi; Minwax Polyshades; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. Meese / Supreme Court
  7. Social Security Incr.
  8. Economy / Auto Companies
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Medipren; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  11. Special Segment (Flying High)
  12. Heart Damage and Cocaine
  13. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Cadillac Eldorado; Dow; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  14. Decision '86 / Reagan
  15. Campaign Expenses
  16. (Commercial: Audi; Grape-Nuts; "Today"; Robitussin Cough Syrups and Night Relief Cold Medicine.)
  17. Commentary (World Series)
  18. World Series
  19. Good Night

October 24, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. British-Syrian Relations / Terrorism
  3. US-Nicaragua Relations / Contra Aid
  4. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; General Motors Trucks.)
  7. Tennessee / Textbook Suit
  8. Administration Leaks / Poindexter
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron Gts; Tums; Liberty Mutual; Total.)
  11. '86 Vote / Florida Senate Race
  12. Republican Party / Ballot Integrity Program
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Medipren Pain Medication; Audi; Carnival Cruise Lines; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  15. Time Change
  16. Indiana / Double Time
  17. Money Matters: Texas Air-People Express Merger, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Mony Fin. Services; Robitussin Cough Syrups; Chap Stick; AT&T; "Life With Lucy"; "The Ellen Burstyn Show".)
  20. Person of The Week (Robinson)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Britain-Syria Relations Severed
  3. Administration Leaks / Poindexter Program
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; FTD Florists; Maalox-Plus.)
  6. Tennessee / Textbook Trial
  7. Arizona / Prison Violence
  8. Prison Murders
  9. AIDS
  10. (Commercial: Mazda RX-7; Kellogg's Special K.)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Emigres
  12. South Africa / Mozambique President's Death
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Audi; Metamucil.)
  15. Florida Senate Race
  16. Republican Party / Ballot Integrity Program
  17. Voss Sentenced
  18. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Dow; Tums.)
  19. England / Fin. Capital
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Britain-Syrian Relations Severed
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Yugo; Dow; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  5. Tennessee / Textbook Case
  6. Colorado / Mormons vs. Fundamentalists
  7. AIDS
  8. (Commercial: Pontiac Bonneville; Donnagel; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  9. Radiation Exposure
  10. Philadelphia / Bridge Accident
  11. (Commercial: Dulcolax; Audi; Mony Fin. Services; Maalox-Plus.)
  12. Decision '86 / Maryland Senate Race
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Poli-Grip; WSMV-Television; Advil.)
  15. New England / Autumn
  16. Good Night

October 25, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Britain-Syria Sever Relations
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Colgate; Buick.)
  5. Spain / Terrorism
  6. Mozambique / Machel Death
  7. South Africa / Red Cross
  8. Philippines / Enrile
  9. (Commercial: Dow; Minwax Polyshades; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; US Sprint.)
  10. USSR / Flerov Emigration
  11. London Stock Market
  12. United States / Terrorism
  13. (Commercial: Anbesol; Dulcolax; Cadillac Seville; Total.)
  14. Nicaragua / Hasenfus Trial
  15. Nicaragua / Baseball
  16. Shultz / World Series
  17. World Series
  18. Time Change
  19. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Folgers; Saturday Night; The Breeder's Cup; Bufferin; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers.)
  20. Arkansas / Land Controversy
  21. Good Night

October 26, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

October 27, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  3. Great Britain-Syria Severed Dipl. Relations
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  6. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Canon Personal Copiers; Maalox- Plus.)
  7. Drug Bill
  8. NFL / Drug Tests
  9. Special Assignment (Marijuana Crops)
  10. Air Safety
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  12. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Medipren; Colgate.)
  13. Assisi / World Peace Vigil
  14. US-Nicaragua Relations / Contras
  15. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial
  16. Nicaragua / USSR Helicopters
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  18. (Commercial: Raytheon; Ford Motor Company; Efferdent; Mony Fin. Services.)
  19. Money Matters: Stock Market, London Stock Exchange
  20. Adams / Death
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  22. (Commercial: Hottopper Melter/Dispenser; Midas Brakes; Attend Undergarments; "Nightline".)
  23. Baseball vs. Football
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Drug Bill
  3. NFL / Drug Testing
  4. Employees / Drug Testing
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Equitable; Pontiac Bonneville; Maalox-Plus.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  8. US-Nicaragua Relations / Contra Aid
  9. Britain-Syria Severed Relations
  10. Assisi / World Peace Vigil
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin and American Heart Association; Dow.)
  12. '86 Elec. / Texas Gubernatorial Race
  13. Air Safety
  14. Adams / Death
  15. (Commercial: Raytheon; Minwax Polyshades; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  16. England / Archer Scandal
  17. England / Stock Exchange
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Brim; Sinutab.)
  20. World Series
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  3. Summit Aftermath
  4. United Nations / United States Support
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Metamucil; Mercedes-Benz; Medipren.)
  7. British-Syria Severed Relations / Terrorism
  8. CIA / Recruitment Drive
  9. Assisi / World Peace Vigil
  10. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Dow; AT&T.)
  11. Special Segment (Killer Trucks)
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: d-CON Rat and Mouse Killer; Sani-Flush; Total; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  14. NFL / Drug Testing
  15. Drug Law
  16. Decision '86 / Senate Races
  17. Adams / Death
  18. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges; Bufferin; FTD Florists; Pontiac.)
  19. World Series
  20. Good Night

October 28, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. World Series / New York Mets
  3. Japanese World Series
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Brim; United States Liberty Coins.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Space Exploration
  7. Iceland Summit Aftermath
  8. Puerto Rico / Terrorism
  9. US-Nicaragua Relations / Contra Aid
  10. Mozambique / Machel Funeral
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Midas Products; Dow; Vicks Cough Syrups.)
  13. California / AeroMexico Crash Investigation
  14. Airline Deregulation
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Chrysler New Yorker; Hottopper Melter/Dispenser; Federal Express.)
  18. Whaling / Japan
  19. Whaling / Faeroe Islands
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Aunt Jemima Lite Syrup; Taster's Choice; "Nightline".)
  22. '86 Vote / North Carolina Vote Buying
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iceland Summit Aftermath
  3. US-USSR Relations / Space Exploration
  4. '86 Elec. / Southern Strategy
  5. '86 Elec. / Farm Belt
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; United States Liberty Coins.)
  8. California / AeroMexico Crash Investigation
  9. Pre-Teen Dieting
  10. World Series / New York City
  11. (Commercial: Maytag Dishwashers; Preparation H; Anacin.)
  12. Puerto Rico / Terrorism
  13. Austria-Israel Relations
  14. Mozambique / Machel Funeral
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran.)
  17. University Minnesota / CIA Recruitment
  18. Date Rapes
  19. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual; Avail; Minwax Polyshades; Metamucil.)
  20. '86 Elec. / Drug Testing
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Decision '86 / Senate Races
  3. Decision '86 / Computers
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: United States Liberty Coins; Whirlpool Corp.)
  6. World Series / New York Mets
  7. Pay Incrs.
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual; Chap Stick Petroleum Jelly Plus; Robitussin Night Relief Cold Medicine; Castrol Motor Oil.)
  10. California / AeroMexico Crash Investigation
  11. Puerto Rico / Terrorism
  12. Commentary (Syrian's Terrorism Connection)
  13. (Commercial: Tylenol; Kellogg's Product 19; Volvo.)
  14. Cancer Goals
  15. Special Segment (Cancer and The Mind)
  16. (Commercial: d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers; Panasonic Office Equipment; "Today"; Mercedes-Benz; Mylanta-II.)
  17. Statue of Liberty Birthday
  18. Good Night

October 29, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. AIDS
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; United States Sprint.)
  5. Terrorism / Syrian Connection
  6. Syria-France Relations / Arms Sale
  7. Saudi Arabia / Yamani
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Bufferin; Presto Hottopper Melter/Dispenser.)
  10. '86 Vote / Reagan, Senate, Farm Vote
  11. '86 Vote / Maryland
  12. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Just My Size Pantyhose; Liberty Mutual; Maalox- Plus; Whirlpool Ranges; Sani-Flush.)
  15. Florida / Cocaine Seizure
  16. College Athletics and Drugs / Bias Aftermath
  17. Sholtz / Death
  18. Boston / Red Sox
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: AT&T; Grape-Nuts; Remington Razors; "Nightline".)
  21. Amish Farmers
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. AIDS / Report
  3. AIDS / Custody Suit
  4. Economy / Savings Bonds
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Yugo; Bayer Aspirin; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killer.)
  7. Reagan / Campaigns, Iceland Summit
  8. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus Trial, Contras
  9. Machel Death / Kaunda
  10. South Africa / Sanctions
  11. Saudi Arabia / Yamani
  12. (Commercial: Fiberall; FTD Florists; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  13. Texas / Bankruptcies
  14. CBS News / Stringer
  15. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Anacin.)
  16. College Sports and Drugs / Driesell
  17. Boston / Red Sox
  18. Texas / Bankruptcies
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Dow; Dentu-Creme; Maalox-Plus; AT&T.)
  21. New York City / Terrorism
  22. Campaign '86 / Evangelical Factor
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. AIDS / Report
  3. Florida / Cocaine Seizure
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Maytag Washers; Minolta Air Force-Tele Camera; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  6. US-Nicaragua Relations / Hasenfus, Contra Aid
  7. Terrorism / Syrian Connection
  8. Karachi Hijacking Follow-Up
  9. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  10. Saudi Arabia / Yamani
  11. Philippines / Aquino
  12. (Commercial: Dow; MasterCard International; Brim.)
  13. College Sports and Drugs / Driesell
  14. Hoyt Arraignment
  15. Boston / Red Sox
  16. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Bayer; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  17. Decision '86 / Reagan, Iceland Summit
  18. Commentary ('86 Elec.)
  19. Odometer Fraud
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Colgate Toothpaste; "Today"; Mony Fin. Services; Maalox-Plus.)
  22. Spelunking
  23. Good Night

October 30, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Meese / Drugs
  3. Waldheim / Nazi Activities
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Total; Yugo.)
  6. Saudi Arabia / Yamani
  7. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron Gts; Medipren; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  10. '86 Vote / Reagan
  11. SDI/Star Wars
  12. California / AeroMexico Investigation
  13. Los Angeles / Near Miss
  14. Pakistani Airlines Crash Investigation
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; Presto Hottopper Melter/Dispenser; Ford Motor Company.)
  17. Terrorism / Syrian Connection
  18. Philippines / Aquino-Enrile Feud
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Dow; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Pontiac; Colgate; "Our World"; "20/20".)
  21. South Africa / Music and Politics
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Saudi Arabia / Yamani / OPEC
  3. '86 Elec. / Senate Races
  4. Iceland Summit Follow-Up
  5. Afghanistan
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  8. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  9. Terrorism / Syrian Connection
  10. Murder For Hire
  11. (Commercial: Mazda RX-7; Anacin; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  12. Economy / New Home Sales, Trade Deficit
  13. '86 Elec. / Special Int. Funds
  14. Los Angeles / Near Miss
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Tylenol; Brim.)
  17. Detroit / Devil's Night
  18. Mother's Search For Son
  19. (Commercial: Just My Size Pantyhose; Color Tile; Bayer Aspirin; d-CON Rat and Mouse Killers.)
  20. Corn Harvest
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Waldheim / Nazi Activities
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: MasterCard; Pontiac Grand Am; Ocean Spray Pink Grapefruit Juice Cocktail.)
  5. Saudi Arabia / Yamani
  6. Economy / Trade Deficit, New Home Sales
  7. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  8. (Commercial: Chap Stick; Robitussin Night Relief Cold Medicine; Tylenol; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  9. USSR / Gorbachev
  10. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  11. South Africa / Music and Politics
  12. West Berlin / Bombing
  13. Japan / Thai Jetliner Explosion
  14. (Commercial: Preparation H; United States Sprint; Fasteeth For Lowers; FTD Florists.)
  15. National Forests / Marijuana Crops
  16. Meese / Drugs
  17. Workplace Drugs
  18. Decision '86 / Reagan
  19. Commentary (Republican Party)
  20. Chicago / Gang Indictments
  21. (Commercial: Tandy 3000 Computer; Taster's Choice; "Today"; Dentu-Creme.)
  22. Wild Horses
  23. Good Night

October 31, 1986

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Hostages
  3. Britain-Syria / Severed Relations
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Grape-Nuts.)
  6. '86 Vote / Senate Races
  7. Boston / Secession Referendum
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Sinutab; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  10. Gen. Dynamics / F-16 Contract
  11. US-Honduras Relations / Arms Sale
  12. Nicaragua / Hasenfus Trial
  13. South Korea / Student Riots
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; FTD Florists; Dow; Presto Hottopper Melter/Dispenser; Nikon One-Touch Camera.)
  16. Money Matters: United States Savings Bonds, Index, Stock Market
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Yugo; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Attends Undergarments; "Business World"; "This Week.")
  19. Person of The Week (Yamani)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Hostages
  3. Nicaragua / Hasenfus Trial
  4. Honduras / United States Arms Sale
  5. United States Air Force Jet Contracts
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Tylenol; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit Follow-Up
  9. South Korea / Student Riots
  10. Philippines / Politics
  11. (Commercial: Pontiac Bonneville; Sunsweet Prunes; Taster's Choice.)
  12. United States Savings Bonds
  13. Kansas / Brown vs. Board of Education
  14. McGoff / South Africa Agent
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Gallo Wine.)
  17. Economy / Index
  18. Oil Prices / Yamani Ouster / Ethanol
  19. (Commercial: Minolta Air Force-Tele Camera; Dentu-Creme; Dulcolax; Radio Shack Cellular Telephone.)
  20. New York Times / Executive Editor
  21. North Carolina / Brown Mt. Lights
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Hostages
  3. Nicaragua / Hasenfus Trial
  4. US-Honduras Relations / Arms Sale
  5. Jet Contracts
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Mazda 626 Coupe; Dow; Maalox Plus.)
  8. Economy / Index, Factory Orders, Savings Bonds
  9. Japan / Interest Rates
  10. South Korea / Student Riots
  11. Philippines / Politics
  12. (Commercial: Medipren; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; Castrol Motor Oil.)
  13. Decision '86 / Senate Races
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Anacin; Total; Taster's Choice; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  16. Nevada / Mystery Disease
  17. Computerized Phone Calls
  18. (Commercial: Brim; Colgate Toothpaste; Better Business Bureau; Mazda SE-5 Truck.)
  19. UNICEF
  20. Good Night

Specials

• October 03, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• October 07, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 24:07:30]
• October 08, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:38:00 - 24:08:00]
• October 12, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan, Gorbachev Summit [13:52:50 - 13:55:40]
• October 12, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan, Gorbachev Summit [14:45:30 - 14:50:00]
• October 12, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan, Gorbachev Summit [18:00:00 - 18:57:30]
• October 12, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan, Gorbachev Iceland Summit [13:52:00 - 13:54:00]
• October 12, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan, Gorbachev Iceland Summit [14:21:00 - 14:34:00]
• October 12, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan, Gorbachev Iceland Summit [15:13:00 - 15:22:00]
• October 12, 1986 - NBC Special - Update: Reagan Gorbachev Iceland Summit [13:30:00 - 13:32:00]
• October 12, 1986 - NBC Special - Update: Reagan Gorbachev Iceland Summit [13:59:20 - 14:01:50]
• October 12, 1986 - NBC Special - Update: Reagan Gorbachev Iceland Summit [14:21:20 - 14:36:50]
• October 13, 1986 - ABC Special - Good Morning America: Reagan, Gorbachev Summit [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 13, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan Speech Re: Icelandic Summit [19:00:00 - 19:58:00]
• October 13, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [24:05:20 - 24:35:00]
• October 13, 1986 - CBS Special - Morning [06:00:00 - 08:00:00]
• October 13, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan Address- Introduction [19:00:00 - 19:00:40]
• October 13, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan Address- Analysis [19:20:00 - 19:28:00]
• October 13, 1986 - MTO Special - Reagan Speech Re: Icelandic Summit [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• October 13, 1986 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• October 13, 1986 - NBC Special - Intro to Reagan Speech Re: Icelandic Summit [19:00:00 - 19:00:50]
• October 13, 1986 - NBC Special - Intro to Reagan Speech Re: Icelandic Summit [19:00:00 - 19:00:50]
• October 13, 1986 - NBC Special - Reagan Address- Analysis [19:20:10 - 19:31:00]
• October 14, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:28:40 - 23:53:30]
• October 20, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:57:30 - 24:27:40]
• October 22, 1986 - CBS Special - AIDS Hits Home [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• October 22, 1986 - PBS Special - Hungary: Pushing the Limits [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• October 31, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:38:00 - 24:07:50]

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