May 1986 Broadcast Index

Evening News

May 1, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 1, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. (Commercial: Bufferin; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  4. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  5. (Commercial: Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; IBM Personal Computer At; Quality Inns.)
  6. USSR Nuclear Accident / Pol. Fallout
  7. Philippines-US Relations
  8. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Citibank and Handsacrossamerica; Anacin; Sheraton Hotels.)
  11. McAuliffe / Funeral
  12. America's Insurance: A Policy Crisis (Part II)
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Gloria Vanderbilt Perfume; ERA Realty; "20/20".)
  16. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 1, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. (Commercial: John Deere Lawntractor; Bufferin.)
  4. Delta Launch Delay
  5. Challenger Investigation
  6. US-Libya Conflict: Lorence
  7. Britain / Prison Rioting
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Volvo; Corning Lenses; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  10. Philippines / Civil Unrest
  11. South Africa / Apartheid Protest
  12. Mexico City / Civil Unrest
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Canon NP3525 Copier; Sears Lawn and Garden Products.)
  14. Arizona / Sanctuary Trial
  15. Vancouver / Expo 86
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Delicare Detergent; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Subaru.)
  17. Southeast Asia / Reagans, Economy
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 1, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. (Commercial: Sperry Corp.; Honda Lawnmowers; Remegel.)
  4. USSR Nuclear Accident / United States Facilities
  5. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Advil; Remington Razors.)
  6. May Day Violence
  7. El Salvador / Plane Crash
  8. (Commercial: United States Liberty Coins; Grape-Nuts; Sears Lawn and Garden Products.)
  9. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  10. Espionage / Whitworth Trial
  11. Arizona / Sanctuary Trial
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; "Today"; Tempo Antacid.)
  14. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  15. Good Night

May 2, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Reactor
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Canon NP3525 Copier; Aspercreme; Dexatrim Appetite Suppressant.)
  5. Tokyo Summit
  6. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  7. US-Libyan Conflict: Lorence
  8. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Citibank and Handsacrossamerica; Calcitrel Antacid; Bayer Aspirin; Sears Lawn and Garden Products.)
  10. Vancouver / Expo 86
  11. Money Matters: Budget, Unemployment, Stock Market
  12. Kentucky Derby
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Kellogg's Product 19; ITT; Advil.)
  15. Spy Satellites
  16. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Midas Products; Honda Lawnmowers; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  18. Person of The Week (James Madison)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda and Carpet Deodorizer; Western Union.)
  4. Nuclear Accidents / Poll, US, USSR
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Seville; Corning Lenses; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  6. Economy / Unemployment
  7. US-Mexico Relations / Ind.
  8. Tokyo Summit / Nancy Reagan
  9. Japan / Trade Relations
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Lawn and Garden Products; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  11. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  12. US-Libyan Conflict: Lorence
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Volvo.)
  15. Vancouver / Expo 86
  16. Day in the Life of America / Photography
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 2, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Carnival Cruise Lines; Calcitrel Antacid; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  6. Turkey / Terrorism
  7. US-Libyan Conflict: Lorence, Poll
  8. (Commercial: Mazola Corn Oil; Remington Razors; Fruit & Fibre.)
  9. Tokyo Summit
  10. Nancy Reagan
  11. Submarine Grounding
  12. (Commercial: IBM Computers and Software; Tempo Antacid.)
  13. Deaver Controversy
  14. Vancouver / Expo 86
  15. Playboy Clubs
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Color Tile; Sheraton Hotels; "Meet the Press"; Maalox-Plus.)
  18. Day in the Life of America / Photography
  19. Good Night

May 3, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 3, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Delta Rocket Explosion
  3. Tokyo Summit / Chernobyl Accident
  4. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Midas Products.)
  7. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  8. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  9. China, PR / Defector
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; Tempo Antacid; Canon NP3525 Copier; Super Poli-Grip.)
  12. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  13. Nancy Reagan
  14. US-Libyan Conflict: Helmets
  15. Smith Funeral
  16. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  17. (Commercial: Delicare Detergent; Taster's Choice; Drano; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services.)
  18. Sports: Kentucky Derby, Boxing, Basketball
  19. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  20. (Commercial: Bic Razors; Clorets; Tucks; "This Week".)
  21. Texas / Primary
  22. Texas / Onion Contest
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 3, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Tokyo Summit / Chernobyl Disaster, Terrorism
  3. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  4. Delta Rocket Explosion
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Subaru; Clorets; Efferdent.)
  6. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  7. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  8. US-Libyan Conflict: Helmets
  9. Smith Funeral
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Nabisco Crackers; Dow.)
  11. Nancy Reagan / Southeast Asia
  12. Malaysia / Drug Laws
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz; Delicare.)
  14. Chernobyl Disaster / United States Nuclear Power Industry
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Dulcolax; Gloria Vanderbilt Perfume; Playtex Bras.)
  16. Kentucky Derby
  17. Horse Racing
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 3, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Delta Rocket Explosion
  3. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Super Poli-Grip.)
  4. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  5. (Commercial: Playtex Bras; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; AT&T.)
  6. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  7. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  8. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  9. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Benjamin Moore Paints; Dulcolax.)
  10. Texas / Primary
  11. Oregon / Hijacking
  12. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Delicare; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Goodyear Tires.)
  13. Kentucky Derby
  14. Top Item Recapped (S: Connie Chung)
  15. Good Night

May 4, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 4, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Tokyo Summit
  3. Upcoming Item (S: Sam Donaldson)
  4. Upcoming Items (Washington, DC: Kathleen Sullivan)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Computers.)
  6. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  7. Delta Rocket Failure
  8. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  9. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Bic Razors; Gaviscon Antacid.)
  10. Austria Elec. / Waldheim Controversy
  11. Afghanistan / Karmal
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  13. (Commercial: Cal Sup Calcium Supplement; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Subaru; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Sports: Basketball, Terrorism, Radiation
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  16. (Commercial: Lincoln-Mercury Merkur; Tums; Sominex 2; "Good Morning America.")
  17. Nancy Reagan / Southeast Asia Tour
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 4, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 4, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Tokyo Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T; Fruit & Fibre; Budget Rent-a-Car.)
  5. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  6. Delta Explosion Investigation
  7. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Tempo Antacid; Raytheon.)
  8. Austria Elec. / Waldheim Controversy
  9. Angola
  10. (Commercial: Sheraton Hotels; Remington Razors; Drano.)
  11. Tokyo Summit
  12. (Commercial: American Express Card; "Today"; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  13. Nuclear Accidents / Three Mile Island, Chernobyl
  14. Good Night

May 5, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 5, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Special Assignment (Nuclear Safety)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Buick Riviera; Anacin; Woolite Rug Cleaner.)
  6. Tokyo Summit / Terrorism, USSR Nuclear Disaster
  7. US-Libyan Conflict: Students
  8. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Mercedes-Benz 300E; Benihana Entrees.)
  10. Delta Rocket Failure Investigation
  11. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Gloria Vanderbilt Perfume; Tylenol; Volvo 740; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services.)
  13. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Citibank and Handsacrossamerica; Canon NP3525 Copier; Nabisco Crackers; "Nightline".)
  17. North Pole Trek
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 5, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Tokyo Summit / Terrorism
  4. Delta Rocket Failure Investigation
  5. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; United States Liberty Coins; Mazola Corn Oil; Tetley Tea.)
  7. Weather / Southeast Drought
  8. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Kellogg's Special K.)
  9. Waldheim Controversy
  10. Portugal / Train Collision
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Quality Inns; Buick LeSabre.)
  12. US-S. Korean Economy Rel.
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Benjamin Moore Paints; Seiko Watches.)
  15. Phone Books
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 5, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Tokyo Summit / Terrorism
  3. Terrorism / Abbas Interview
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Seiko Watches; IBM Personal Computers; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  6. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  7. England / Nuclear Accident
  8. (Commercial: United States Liberty Coins; AT&T; Dow.)
  9. Delta Rocket Failure Investigation
  10. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  11. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Advil; IBM Quietwriter Typewriters.)
  12. Military Budget
  13. Military Manpower
  14. Deaver Controversy
  15. Vitamin Risks
  16. Migraines
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz 300E; Sperry Corp.; "Today"; Dentu- Creme.)
  19. Special Segment (Pat Robertson)
  20. Good Night

May 6, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tokyo Summit
  3. Money Matters: US-Japan Trade Relations
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Dow.)
  6. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  7. Nuclear Safety / US
  8. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Chrysler Autos; Catholic Health Association of US; Citibank and Handsacrossamerica.)
  10. Tax Reform
  11. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. NASA / Fletcher
  13. Ariane Program
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Tylenol; Fruit & Fibre; Taster's Choice.)
  16. Tokyo Summit / Terrorism
  17. Terrorism / Abbas Interview Reaction
  18. US-Libyan Conflict: Missing Pilot
  19. Holocaust Memorial
  20. (Commercial: AT&T; Ford Motor Company; MasterCard; "Nightline".)
  21. Pepsi and Jackson
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Gun Control
  4. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; American Express Travelers Cheques; Corning Lenses; Quality Inns.)
  6. Economy / Nuclear Industry
  7. Oil Prices
  8. Tokyo Summit
  9. US-Libyan Conflict: Pilot's Body
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Anacin; Woolite Rug Cleaner.)
  11. US-China, PR Relations / Military Exercises
  12. National Guard / Central America
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gallo Wine.)
  14. Space Exploration
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Drano; American Express Travelers Cheques; Tetley Tea; Dow.)
  17. China, PR / Defection
  18. Malaysia / Vietnamese Refugees
  19. Presidential News Conference Announced (S: Dan Rather)
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 6, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: IBM Typewriters; Volvo; Fiberall.)
  5. Tokyo Summit
  6. Terrorism / Abbas Interview
  7. West Berlin Bombing Investigation
  8. (Commercial: Sheraton Hotels; Canon Personal Copiers; Metamucil.)
  9. NASA / Fletcher
  10. Tax Reform
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Tyson Entrees; Bufferin; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  13. Special Segment (Witness To Death)
  14. (Commercial: Minolta Freedom Cameras; Tums; "Today"; Fixodent.)
  15. Expo 86 / Princess Diana
  16. Rivers-Carson Spat
  17. Pepsi and Jackson
  18. Good Night

May 7, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 7, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Isotoner Slippers.)
  5. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  6. Terrorism / Syria
  7. US-Libyan Conflict: Intercepted Communications
  8. US-Saudi Arms Deal
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Citibank and Handsacrossamerica; Honda Lawnmowers; ITT.)
  11. Cancer Report
  12. Boston / Train Collision
  13. Ferraro Investigation
  14. Gun Control
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's All-Bran; Remington Razors; Buick LeSabre.)
  17. South Korea / Shultz Visit, Civil Unrest
  18. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Volvo; Benihana Entrees; The Travelers; "Nightline".)
  20. Farm Protest
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 7, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. AIDS
  4. Cancer Report
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Winn Dixie.)
  6. Terrorism / Syria
  7. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  8. Terrorism / Europhobia
  9. US-Saudi Arms Deal
  10. Iran-Iraq War
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Mazola Corn Oil; Buick LeSabre; Dulcolax.)
  12. USSR / Nuclear Disaster
  13. Oklahoma / Nuclear Accident Aftermath
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Tempo Antacid.)
  15. Virginia / Prison Reform
  16. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Fleischmann's Margarine; Delicare.)
  19. Auto Safety / Imports
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 7, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Dow; Posture Calcium Supplement; International Carwash Association and National Carwash Council)
  5. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  6. Terrorism / Syria
  7. Libya / Carter
  8. US-Saudi Arms Deal
  9. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  10. Shultz / South Korea Visit
  11. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Midas Products; Seiko Watches.)
  12. Cancer Report
  13. Boston / Train Collision
  14. Marriage Rate
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; The Travelers; Raytheon.)
  17. Grenada / United States Maneuvers
  18. Ethiopia / Famine Official
  19. (Commercial: ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves; Dulcolax; "Today"; Mercedes-Benz.)
  20. New York / Bird Migration
  21. Good Night

May 8, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 8, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Disaster
  3. Special Assignment (Chernobyl Disaster and United States Nuclear Industry)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  6. Farm Crisis / Drought
  7. Tidal Wave Scare
  8. Texas / Tornadoes
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Cal Sup Calcium Supplement.)
  11. NASA / Quality Control
  12. AIDS Hearings / Taylor
  13. Texas / Teachers Test
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. 20/20 and Upcoming Item Announced (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Dow; Aspercreme; Dexatrim; Foundation For Savings Insts. and Federal Savings andLoan Insurance Corp.; Rubbermaid.)
  17. Cannes Festival / Terrorism
  18. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Volkswagen; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "20/20".)
  19. Statue of Liberty Restoration
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 8, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Disaster
  3. Challenger Investigation
  4. Airline Safety
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda Lawnmowers; E.F. Hutton.)
  6. Nuclear Power Plants / Shoreham
  7. Virginia / Trucks Collision
  8. Catholic Bishops / Contempt of Court
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Special K; Canon NP3525 Copier; Corning Lenses.)
  10. US-Libyan Conflict: Follow-Up
  11. Terrorism / Syria
  12. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Youth Garde; Preparation H.)
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  15. Economy / Depression Factors
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benihana Entrees; American Express Travelers Cheques; Mazola Corn Oil; Tylenol.)
  17. Volcanos / Mount Saint Helens, Kilauea
  18. Tidal Wave Warning
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 8, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Disaster
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Grape-Nuts; Isotoner Slippers.)
  5. Catholic Bishops / Contempt of Court
  6. Michigan / Parks
  7. Eastern / Safety Fine
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz 300E; Benihana Entrees; Dow.)
  10. US-Libyan Conflict: Pentagon Report
  11. Terrorism / Syria
  12. Shcharansky / Tour
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  14. (Commercial: IBM Computers and Software; Remington Razors.)
  15. Philippines / Shultz Visit, Insurgency
  16. Commentary (US-Philippines Rel.)
  17. World Population
  18. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Woolite Rug Cleaner; "Today"; Ben. Moore Paints.)
  19. Pterodactyl
  20. Good Night

May 9, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 9, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Volkswagen.)
  5. Challenger Investigation
  6. Presser
  7. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Chrysler; Anacin.)
  9. Israel-Syria Tension
  10. Spain / Libyan Expulsions
  11. Tenzing / Death
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Sperry Corp.; Citibank and Handsacrossamerica; Honda Lawnmower; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  14. Oklahoma / Tornadoes
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Ace Hardware; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  18. Person of The Week (Packwood)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 9, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Chrysler; Western Union.)
  4. Economy / Housing
  5. US-Libyan Conflict: United States Ind.
  6. Israel-Syria Tension
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Gloria Vanderbilt Perfume; Canon NP3525 Copier; 2000Flushes.)
  8. Nicaragua / United States Rebel Aid
  9. Japan / Royal Visit
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; John Deere Riding Mowers; Delicare.)
  11. Challenger Investigation
  12. Oklahoma / Tornadoes
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Cal Sup Calcium Supplement; E.F. Hutton; Tyson Entrees.)
  15. Irving Berlin
  16. CBS News Personnel Changes
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 9, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Sheraton Hotels; Posture Calcium Supplement; Playtex Bras.)
  5. NASA / Rocket Failures
  6. Challenger Investigation
  7. Presser and FBI
  8. Catholic Bishops / Contempt of Court
  9. Hamburger Warning
  10. Economy / Housing
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Citrucel Laxative; MasterCard.)
  13. Israel-Syria Tension
  14. Shcharansky Interview
  15. (Commercial: Plymouth Reliant K; United States Liberty Coins; Cal Sup Calcium Supplement.)
  16. South Africa / Racial Violence
  17. Philippines / Shultz Visit
  18. Commentary (US-Philippines Rel.)
  19. Tenzing Death
  20. (Commercial: Goodyear Tires; AT&T; "Meet the Press"; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  21. Home Education
  22. Good Night

May 10, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 10, 1986
  1. USSR / Nuclear Disaster
  2. (Commercial: IBM Computer Products; Taster's Choice; Dupont.)
  3. Terrorism / Syrian Expulsions, Spain
  4. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Nabisco Crackers; Sheraton Hotels; Mercedes-Benz.)
  5. Government vs. Media
  6. Sports / Basketball, Baseball
  7. (Commercial: The Travelers; Fixodent; "This Week".)
  8. USS Missouri
  9. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 10, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Terrorism / Libya, Syria
  3. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  4. Upcoming Item (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Dow.)
  6. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  7. Nuclear Power Plant Safety
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Wagner Power Painter; Tetley Tea; Kellogg's Special K.)
  9. Louisiana / Edwards Trial
  10. Challenger Investigation
  11. USS Missouri
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Chrysler; Bufferin.)
  13. North Carolina / Forest Fires
  14. Ohio / Apartment House Fire
  15. Rotation Diet
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Super Poli-Grip; Taster's Choice.)
  17. Coke Anniversary
  18. Statue of Liberty
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 10, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Drano; Clorets; Efferdent; Buick LeSabre.)
  5. NASA Challenger
  6. Louisiana / Edwards Trial
  7. (Commercial: Tempo Antacid; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Delicare.)
  8. Terrorism / Syria
  9. USS Missouri
  10. Statue of Liberty
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Remington Razors.)
  12. Liability Crisis / Drug Ind.
  13. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Fixodent; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  14. Cleveland
  15. Good Night

May 11, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 11, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. North Carolina / Forest Fires
  4. Nixon / Interview
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Efferdent; Tucks.)
  7. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  8. Syria / Dipl. Expulsions
  9. Israel-Syria Tension
  10. Shcharansky / United States Visit
  11. Spain / Anti-US Demonstration
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  13. (Commercial: Quality Inns; Dow; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  14. Philippines
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  16. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Dow; Super Poli-Grip; Dentu-Creme; United States Liberty Coins; "World News Tonight".)
  17. Sports: Basketball, Tennis, Baseball
  18. Upcoming Item (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  19. (Commercial: Dexatrim; Honeywell; Good Morning America.)
  20. Mother's Day
  21. McGee / Son's Medals
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 11, 1986
  1. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  2. Shcharansky / United States Visit
  3. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Hewlett Packard; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  4. Syria-Britain Relations / Expulsions
  5. Israel-Syria Tension
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; United States Liberty Coins; Taster's Choice; American Express Travelers Cheques; Dulcolax.)
  7. North Carolina / Forest Fires
  8. Amtrak
  9. Philippines
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Tetley Tea; Wagner Power Painter; Hewlett Packard.)
  11. Customs / Inspection Chg.
  12. Mies Van Der Rohe
  13. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 11, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Syria-Britain Relations / Expulsions
  3. Terrorism / Syria
  4. USSR / Nuclear Disaster
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  6. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Honeywell; Super Poli-Grip.)
  7. Shcharansky / United States Visit
  8. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Nabisco Crackers; AT&T.)
  9. Tax Reform / Bill
  10. Amtrak Strike
  11. Japan / Charles and Diana
  12. (Commercial: Youth Garde; Preparation H; American Express Travelers Cheques; Delicare.)
  13. US-Mexico Border / Illegal Aliens
  14. Alaska / Tongass Forest Controversy
  15. 55 Mph Speed Limit
  16. North Carolina / Forest Fire
  17. (Commercial: General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Grape-Nuts; "Today"; Sheraton Hotels.)
  18. Folk Art Thefts
  19. Good Night

May 12, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 12, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Bhopal Suits
  4. Challenger Investigation
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Sears Auto. Products; Subaru.)
  7. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  8. Deaver Controversy
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Quality Inns; Renault.)
  11. Special Assignment (Cosmetic Surgery)
  12. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Youth Garde; Preparation H; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; ITT (International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation) and Teves.)
  14. Libya / Dipls. Expelled
  15. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  16. North Carolina / Forest Fires
  17. Money Matters: Insider Trading, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Kellogg's All-Bran; Volvo; "Nightline".)
  20. USFL vs. NFL
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 12, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Accident
  3. Deaver Controversy / Lobbying
  4. Campaign Contributions
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Canon NP3525 Copier; Mazola Corn Oil; Tetley Tea.)
  6. NASA / Fletcher
  7. China, PR / Space Program
  8. Libya / Dipl. Expulsions
  9. US-Libyan Conflict: Squadron Returns
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  11. Forest Fires, Floods
  12. Heller / Nom.
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Clorets; Efferdent.)
  15. Airline Safety
  16. Bhopal Case
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Folgers; John Deere Lawnmowers; Delicare.)
  18. Baseball
  19. Sports / Over-40 Players
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 12, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USSR / Nuclear Disaster
  3. Bhopal Case
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: The Principal Fin. Group; Volvo; Fixodent.)
  6. Deaver Controversy
  7. Packwood / FEC
  8. NASA / Fletcher
  9. China, PR / Space Program
  10. (Commercial: Sears Tools; Dunkin' Donuts; Canon NP3525 Copier.)
  11. Libyan / Dipl. Expulsions
  12. Spain / Libyan Involvement
  13. France / Terrorism
  14. Mexico / Drugs
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Foundation For Savings Institutions and Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; Benihana; Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz.)
  17. Drought / South
  18. New York / St. Regis Reservation
  19. Nixon Pardon
  20. (Commercial: ITT; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; "Today"; Midas Products.)
  21. Depression School
  22. Good Night

May 13, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 13, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  3. Challenger Investigation
  4. NASA / Shuttle Program, Successful Launch
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Suplical Calcium Supplement; Cadillac DeVille.)
  7. White House / Shcharansky Visit
  8. US-USSR Relations / Divided Families
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Honeywell; Benihana Entrees; Sears Tools.)
  11. Drug War / Mexico
  12. Money Matters: Insider Trading, Stock Market
  13. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; BMW; Taster's Choice; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  15. Special Assignment (Aerobics)
  16. (Commercial: Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Medication; Sears Auto Products; Raytheon; "Nightline".)
  17. USSR / Chernobyl Photos
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 13, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Terrorism / Syria
  3. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  4. Radiation / Marshall Islands
  5. NASA / Rocket Launches, Challenger Investigation
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Sears Auto. Products; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  7. White House / Shcharansky
  8. Afghanistan Refugees
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Bufferin; Corning Lenses; Tetley Tea.)
  10. Philadelphia / Move Controversy
  11. Liability Insurance Crisis
  12. North Carolina / Forest Fires
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Ford Tempo; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  15. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  16. Northern Ireland
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Seiko Watches; Playtex Bras; Gaviscon; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services.)
  18. Primaries
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 13, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Challenger Investigation
  3. Delta Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; John Deere Lawntractors; Dow.)
  6. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  7. (Commercial: Seiko Watches; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services.)
  8. South Africa / Strike, Divestment
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Sears Tools; Raytheon.)
  11. Special Segment (PACS)
  12. Deaver Controversy
  13. (Commercial: IBM; "Today"; Plymouth Reliant K.)
  14. Wine Stewards
  15. Good Night

May 14, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  3. USSR / Espionage
  4. Israel-Syria Tension
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: BMW; The Principal Fin. Group.)
  7. Oregon / Missing Climbers
  8. Airline Safety
  9. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Bufferin; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  11. Yugoslavia / Artukovic Verdict
  12. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  13. Iran-Iraq War
  14. Hunger Demonstration
  15. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; American Express Traveler's Checks; Nutri-Grain; IBM Personal Computers.)
  17. Special Assignment (Drug War)
  18. '86 Vote / New Jersey, Nebraska
  19. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Cal Sup Calcium Supplement; Mercedes-Benz 300E; "Nightline".)
  22. Liability Insurance Crisis
  23. USSR / Chernobyl Videotape
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  3. USSR / Espionage
  4. Yugoslavia / Artukovic
  5. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  6. Oregon / Missing Climbers
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Ford Motor Company; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  8. Terrorism / Airlines
  9. Iran-Iraq War / United States Navy
  10. Saudi Arabia Debt Delinquency
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dow; Gaviscon.)
  12. South Africa / Racial Violence
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Cadillac Brougham.)
  15. Drug Exports
  16. Secular Humanism
  17. (Commercial: Sears Auto. Products; Taster's Choice; IBM; Dulcolax.)
  18. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 14, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw( New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  3. USSR / Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Bufferin; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  6. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  7. Washington / Mount Saint Helens
  8. Airline Safety
  9. Space Station
  10. Liability Insurance / Weather Ruling
  11. Deaver Controversy
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Dow; Buick LeSabre; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  14. Special Segment (POW School) (Part I)
  15. (Commercial: Cal Sup Calcium Supplement; IBM Typewriters; The Principal Fin. Group.)
  16. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  17. Yugoslavia / Artukovic
  18. Commentary (Chernobyl)
  19. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  20. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Mercedes-Benz 300E; "Today"; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  21. Nebraska / Governor's Race
  22. Good Night

May 15, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 15, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Oregon / Missing Climbers
  3. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Buick Century; Planter's Peanuts.)
  7. Budget
  8. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. Shuttle Program
  10. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Dow; Mercedes-Benz.)
  12. Presser, FBI Indictments
  13. Great Salt Lake Flooding
  14. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Sears Auto. Products; Nutri-Grain; Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz.)
  16. Nicaragua / Pastora
  17. South Africa / Apartheid
  18. Lebanon / Hostages
  19. Terrorism / British Tourism
  20. Falklands War/ Her (His) Majesty's Ship Sheffield
  21. South Korea / Film Couple
  22. Upcoming Item (S: Peter Jennings)
  23. (Commercial: Rubbermaid Products; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; "20/20".)
  24. Whale Death
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 15, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Presser
  3. Budget
  4. United States Education
  5. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Volvo; Winn Dixie.)
  6. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  9. Shuttle Program
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Corning Lenses; Avail Vitamins.)
  11. South Korean Film Makers
  12. North Korea
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: E.F. Hutton; Benihana Entrees.)
  15. Texas / Tornado
  16. Stroke Treatment
  17. Hypertension Program
  18. Indiana / Fiat-Libya Controversy
  19. (Commercial; Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Tetley Tea; Mazola Corn Oil; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  20. Whale Death
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 15, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Oregon / Missing Climbers
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Remegel; IBM Personal Computers; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  6. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  7. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  8. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Tempo Antacid; Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Medication.)
  9. Presser Indictments
  10. Plastic Guns
  11. Europe / United States Bases
  12. Falklands War / Her (His) Majesty's Ship Sheffield
  13. (Commercial: Planter's Peanuts; Coldwell Bankers and Sears Fin. Network; Cadillac DeVille.)
  14. Liability Controversy
  15. House / Budget
  16. Commentary (Tax Reform and High Tech Lobby)
  17. Shuttle Program
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Citrucel Laxative; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; "Today"; Raytheon.)
  20. Special Segment (POW School) (Part II)
  21. Good Night

May 16, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 16, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  3. Weather
  4. Wyoming / School Bombing
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Sears Auto. Products; Cadillac.)
  7. Presser / Indictments
  8. Deaver Controversy
  9. Government Leaks
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Cal Sup Calcium Supplement; IBM; BMW.)
  12. Challenger Investigation
  13. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Anacin; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; Renault; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  16. White / Death
  17. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Tylenol; Dunkin' Donuts; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  20. Person of The Week (Gale)
  21. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 16, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Wyoming / School Bombing
  3. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  4. Tornadoes
  5. Terrorism / Interpol
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Nutri-Grain; Corning Lenses; Quality Inns.)
  7. Presser / Indictments
  8. Deaver Controversy
  9. Wyoming / School Bombing
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  11. Challenger Investigation
  12. McNair Funeral
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Honda Lawnmowers; Dulcolax Laxative.)
  14. United States Education Report
  15. White / Death
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Dow; American Express Travelers Cheques; Playtex Bras; Tylenol.)
  18. Television Commercials
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 16, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Wyoming / School Bombing
  3. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  4. Tornado
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Seiko Watches; Gallo Wines.)
  7. Deaver Controversy
  8. Presser / Indictments
  9. Challenger Investigation
  10. Illinois / Stevenson
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; Avail Vitamins; Sominex 2.)
  13. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  14. Argentina / War Crimes Trial
  15. Special Segment (Mexico: Going Broke)
  16. Shultz / Government Leaks
  17. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Mercedes-Benz; IBM Typewriters.)
  18. White / Death
  19. Commentary (White)
  20. (Commercial: Dow; Citrucel Laxative; "Today"; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  21. Top Item Recapped (S: Tom Brokaw)
  22. Letters From Viewers
  23. Good Night

May 17, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Wyoming / School Bombing
  3. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  5. (Commercial: Canon NP3525 Copier; Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz.)
  6. Presser / Indictments
  7. Reagan / Defense Budget
  8. McNair / Funeral
  9. Bush / Skin Cancer
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. (Commercial: Sears Auto. Products; AT&T; Super Poli-Grip; Subaru.)
  12. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  13. Taiwan-China, PR Negotiations
  14. Television / Get Rich Schemes
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  16. (Commercial: BMW; Dow; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; NAPA Auto Products.)
  17. Sports: Horse Racing, Basketball, Baseball, Golf
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  19. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Mercedes-Benz; "This Week".)
  20. Statue of Liberty
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer
  2. Wyoming / School Bombing
  3. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  4. Challenger Investigation
  5. Armed Forces Day
  6. Bush / Cancer
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Kellogg's Product 19; Sears Auto Products.)
  8. Afghanistan
  9. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  10. Gen. Dynamics / Shipyard Closing
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Avail Vitamins; Wagner Power Painter; Dow.)
  12. Biotechnology
  13. United States Drug Sales
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network.)
  15. Eastern / FAA
  16. Summer Travel
  17. Preakness
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Seville; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 17, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today

May 18, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 18, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for May 18, 1986
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Weather / South
  3. South Drought
  4. Wyoming / School Bombing
  5. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  6. New Jersey / Bus Crash
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Clorets; Remegel.)
  8. US-Syrian Relations / Hostages
  9. English Channel / Terrorism
  10. US-Libyan Conflict: US-French Relations
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Wagner Power Painter; Tetley Tea; Dupont.)
  12. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  13. Methodist Hymnals
  14. Handsacrossamerica
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Hayes Modems; Subaru; Tempo Antacid.)
  16. Urban Shakespeare
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 18, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. English Channel/ Terrorism
  3. Syria / US, Israel
  4. Virginia / Navy Flyers
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  6. (Commercial: Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Anacin; Preparation H; Honeywell.)
  7. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  8. Texas / Storm Deaths
  9. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Strike
  10. Bank Laundering / Anderson
  11. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; IBM; Mercedes-Benz.)
  12. South Africa / Arms Cache
  13. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  14. West Germany / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  15. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  16. (Commercial: Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Medication; Sears Auto. Products; Embassy Suites Hotels.)
  17. Robertson / President Cand.
  18. Politics / Larouche Candidates
  19. (Commercial: Raytheon; Cadillac DeVille; Remington Razors.)
  20. Handsacrossamerica
  21. Good Night

May 19, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 19, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action
  3. South Africa / Raids
  4. English Channel / Sec. Alert
  5. Virginia / USS Coral Sea
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: IBM Proprinter; Mercedes-Benz 560Sl.)
  8. Presser / Convention, Indictments
  9. Drug Money
  10. Casey / NBC Report
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Planter's Peanuts; United States Liberty Coins; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.)
  13. Wyoming / School Bombing
  14. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  15. Pride of Baltimore
  16. Scobee / Funeral
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Cadillac Brougham; Micatin Athletes Foot Medication; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and Foundation For Savings Institutions; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  19. Special Assignment (The Red Wolf)
  20. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: NAPA Auto. Products; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Dunkin' Donuts; "Nightline".)
  23. Methodist Hymns
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 19, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action
  3. Supreme Court / Aerial Searches
  4. Mexico / Drugs
  5. Drug Money
  6. (Commercial: Seiko Watches; American Express Travelers Cheques; Dulcolax.)
  7. Organ Transplants
  8. South Africa / Raids
  9. South Africa / Racial Violence
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  12. Cuomo / Pol. Aspirations
  13. Scobee / Funeral
  14. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Polident.)
  15. US-Syria Relations / Nidal
  16. Israel / War Crime Files
  17. Florida / Cuban Refugees
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Fleischmann's Margarine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  19. Baseball / Drug Abuse
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 19, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Raids
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: United States Liberty Coins; Benihana Entrees; Renault.)
  6. Supreme Court / Affirmative Action
  7. Wyoming / School Bombing Follow-Up
  8. Oregon / Mt. Climbers
  9. Pride of Baltimore
  10. (Commercial: Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Posture Calcium Supplement; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  11. US-Syria Relations / Terrorism
  12. English Channel
  13. Virginia / USS Coral Sea
  14. Casey / NBC Report
  15. Correction / Anderson
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Remington Razors; Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Medication.)
  18. Nicaragua
  19. Florida / Cuban Refugees
  20. Education / Space Satellites
  21. (Commercial: IBM Proprinter; Mercedes-Benz 560Sl; "Today"; Dulcolax.)
  22. Special Segment (Ellis Island)
  23. Good Night

May 20, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 20, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Miami, Florida)
  2. Pride of Baltimore Sinking
  3. Bush / Cuba
  4. Cuba Update
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  7. Miami / Cuban, Haitian Refugees
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Cadillac; Carnival Cruise Lines; Benihana Entrees.)
  10. US-Saudi Arms Deal
  11. Casey / NBC Report
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Mercedes-Benz 300E; Tylenol; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  14. Food Stamps
  15. Money Matters: GNP, Stock Market
  16. (Commercial: BMW; Citrucel Laxative; IBM Typewriters; "Nightline".)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 20, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Economy / GNP
  3. Hunger Study / Food Stamps
  4. Nursing Homes
  5. US-Saudi Arabia Arms Deal
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  7. South Africa / Raids, Racial Violence
  8. Casey / NBC Report
  9. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  10. Lebanon
  11. Pride of Baltimore Sinking
  12. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Canon Personal Copiers; Playtex Bras.)
  13. Philadelphia / Voter Fraud
  14. Wilson / Resignation
  15. Dubinin
  16. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  17. Venus / USSR Probe
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: John Deere Lawntractors; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  20. Daylight Savings Time
  21. Washington / Pit Bulldogs
  22. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Avail Vitamins; Lawrys Seasoned Salt; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  23. Oregon / Local Train
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 20, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nursing Homes
  3. Economy / GNP
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Midas Products; Seiko Watches; Remington Razors.)
  6. US-Saudi Arms Deal
  7. South Korea / Civil Unrest
  8. Dubinin
  9. Casey / NBC Report
  10. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  11. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Sears Auto. Products; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  12. Pride of Baltimore Sinking
  13. Challenger Investigation
  14. Daylight Saving Time
  15. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Whirlpool Refrigerators; IBM.)
  16. Terrorism / Abbas
  17. Wilson Resignation
  18. Terrorism / Airline Industry
  19. Commentary (Supreme Court)
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Posture Calcium Supplement; "Today"; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  22. Oregon / Recruitment Program
  23. Good Night

May 21, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 21, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Saudi Arms Sale
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni.)
  5. Terrorism / Syria
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Cal Sup Calcium Supplement; BMW.)
  8. Money Matters: CPI, Gasoline Prices, Stock Market
  9. Presser Reelection
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; Canon Personal Copiers; Citrucel Laxative; International Carwash Association and National Carwash Council)
  12. National Parks / Tourism
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; K Mart; "Nightline".)
  15. Pride of Baltimore
  16. Miami / Weather
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 21, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Saudi Arms Sale
  3. Terrorism / Syria
  4. Economy / CPI
  5. AT&T / Price Reductions
  6. Presser Reelection
  7. Labor Movement
  8. (Commercial: Seiko Watches; Winn Dixie.)
  9. Chile / Political Unrest
  10. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  11. France / Nuclear Accident
  12. (Commercial: Gallo Wines.)
  13. Oregon / Primary
  14. California / Judge Bird
  15. Career Criminals
  16. Wyoming / School Bombing Aftermath
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: E.F. Hutton; Advil.)
  19. USSR / Sakharov
  20. China, PR / American Motors Venture
  21. Challenger Investigation
  22. (Commercial: AT&T; Mazola Corn Oil; Total.)
  23. Pride of Baltimore
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 21, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Terrorism / Syria
  3. Saudi Arms Sale
  4. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Planters Peanuts.)
  7. Space Debate
  8. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  9. Kidney Stones
  10. (Commercial: Volvo; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; The Principal Group.)
  11. Special Segment (Corporate Murder)
  12. (Commercial: Benihana Entrees; Midas Products; Delicare.)
  13. US-Britain Relations / Extradition Treaty
  14. Commentary (Saudi Arms Sale)
  15. Presser Reelection
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Renault; "Today"; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services.)
  18. Bird Watching
  19. Good Night

May 22, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 22, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Trade Bill
  3. Presser Reelection
  4. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; BMW.)
  7. South Africa / Apartheid
  8. Nicaraguan Rebels
  9. Terrorism / Syria
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Citrucel Laxative; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Raytheon.)
  12. Drugs / Teenagers
  13. Mexico / Drug Trafficking
  14. Indianapolis 500
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: The Principal Fin. Group; Anacin; Old English Furniture Polish; Norelco Razors; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  17. Catholic Church / Bingo
  18. Baldness Drug
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Sears Tires; "20/20".)
  21. Marines / KP Duty
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 22, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  2. Trade Bill
  3. Hunger in America / Reagan
  4. Social Security
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Western Union.)
  6. Lebanon
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. Iranian Ambassador / Shoplifting Charges
  9. (Commercial: Cadillac Brougham; Norelco Razors; Avail.)
  10. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) / Strike
  11. Steroids
  12. Georgia / Poachers
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; Benihana Entrees.)
  14. Bundy / Death Warrant
  15. Hoffman / Murder and Fraud Charges
  16. Diazinon Ban
  17. Toxic Pollution / Lawn Care Chemicals
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Buick Somerset; Lawrys Seasoned Salt; Canon Personal Copiers; Planters Peanuts.)
  20. Sport Aid
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 22, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Trade Bill
  3. Hunger in America / Reagan
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Gas-X; Norelco Razors; The Travelers.)
  6. South Africa / Violence
  7. Waldheim / Allegations
  8. Lebanon / Hostages
  9. Khorassani / Shoplifting Charges
  10. US-Nicaragua Relations / Expulsions
  11. (Commercial: Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Seiko Watches.)
  12. Mars Project
  13. Challenger Investigation
  14. China, PR / Pandas
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: IBM Personal Printers; Raytheon; Minolta Freedom Cameras.)
  17. Special Segment (Rural Youth)
  18. (Commercial: Midas Products; IBM Typewriters; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  19. Basketball
  20. New York City / China Tourists
  21. Good Night

May 23, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 23, 1986
  1. US-South Africa Relations / Raids
  2. Lebanon / Terrorism
  3. Special Assignment (Terrorism and Syria)
  4. Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Medication.)
  7. Handsacrossamerica
  8. Sport Aid
  9. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Tylenol; Remington Razors; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  12. Space Report
  13. Mexicana Crash Follow-Up
  14. North Pole / United States Submarines
  15. Statue of Liberty Contest / Winner
  16. Hayden / Death
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Clorets; Remegel; Honeywell; Mercedes-Benz; Cal Sup Calcium Supplement.)
  19. Person of The Week (Presser)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 23, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  2. Handsacrossamerica
  3. Lebanon / Terrorism
  4. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Ford Motor Company.)
  6. US-S. African Relations / Raids
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  9. North Pole / Submarines
  10. (Commercial: E.F. Hutton; Total; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  11. Airport Safety
  12. Memorial Day
  13. Hayden / Death
  14. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  15. Environment / National Wilderness Land
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bufferin; Benihana Entrees; Fruit & Fibre.)
  18. Queen Elizabeth
  19. Marine Corps
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 23, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Denver, Colorado)
  2. Terrorism / Syria
  3. Lebanon / Terrorism
  4. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Benjamin Moore Paints; Anacin; Old English Furniture Polish.)
  7. Terrorism / United States Tourism
  8. Handsacrossamerica
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. Cocaine / Crack
  11. US-S. African Relations / Raids
  12. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Dentu-Creme; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; AT&T.)
  13. Ranching Economy
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  15. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Norelco Razors; "Meet the Press"; Avail Vitamins; Sominex 2.)
  16. Lamm Interview
  17. Good Night

May 24, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Handsacrossamerica
  3. New Hampshire / Anti-Nuclear Demonstration
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  5. (Commercial: BMW; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services.)
  6. Terrorism / Syria
  7. Israel / Thatcher Visit
  8. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  9. South Africa-US Relations / Expulsions
  10. South Africa / Neo-Nazis
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  12. (Commercial: Chlor-Trimeton; Nutri-Grain; Canon NP3525 Copier; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services.)
  13. Fund-Raising Efforts
  14. Marriage
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  16. (Commercial: Raytheon; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Clorets; Tucks; The Travelers.)
  17. Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Golf
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  19. (Commercial: The Principal Group; Sears Tires.)
  20. England / Hedgehogs
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Italy / Libyan, Syrian Terrorism
  3. Israel / Thatcher Visit
  4. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  5. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  6. Bonner / Return To USSR
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Allstate Insurance; Avail Vitamins; Sominex 2.)
  8. Pride of Baltimore Investigation
  9. Handsacrossamerica
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Tetley Tea; Wagner Power Painter; United States Liberty Coins.)
  11. Indianapolis 500
  12. Muscle Cars
  13. Louisiana / Red Fish Shortage
  14. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Sears Tools.)
  15. US-S. African Relations / Raids
  16. South Africa / Racial Violence
  17. Austria Elections / Waldheim
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Efferdent; Tucks; Playtex Bras.)
  19. Computerized Taxis
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 24, 1986
  1. US-South Africa Relations / Raids
  2. Italy / Libyan Expulsions
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Planters Peanuts; Drano.)
  5. Handsacrossamerica
  6. Bonner / Return To USSR
  7. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  8. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Remington Razors; Clorets; Efferdent.)
  9. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  10. Wyoming / School Bombing Aftermath
  11. Marines / KP Duty
  12. Indianapolis 500
  13. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Anacin; Youth Garde; Citrucel.)
  14. Faubus' Campaign
  15. California / Piano Custody Suit
  16. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Ex-Lax; Gas-X; "Meet the Press"; "NBC Sports World"; Polident.)
  17. Deaf Students
  18. Good Night

May 25, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Handsacrossamerica
  3. Sport Aid
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Cadillac.)
  6. US-Mexico Relations / Meese
  7. Meese / Media Prosecutions
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  9. (Commercial: Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; IBM Software.)
  10. Philippines / Aquino Government
  11. Lebanon / Kidnappings
  12. Israel / Government Cover-up
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. (Commercial: Renault; Remington Razors and Clothing; Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice and Noodle Roni; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Sports: Indianapolis 500, Hockey, Baseball
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  17. (Commercial: AT&T; Chlor-Trimeton; Good Morning America.)
  18. The Netherlands / Black Tulip
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Handsacrossamerica
  3. (Commercial: Handsacrossamerica: New York City; Subaru; Tums.)
  4. Syria / Lebanon Hostages, Terrorism
  5. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  6. Terrorism / Bomb Factory
  7. Texas / Weather
  8. Supreme Court / Sexual Harassment
  9. Bowles / Death
  10. (Commercial: Handsacrossamerica: Washington, DC; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Youth Garde; Old English Furniture Polish.)
  11. Philippines / Aquino Government
  12. England / Plane Crash
  13. Montreal / Hockey Riot
  14. (Commercial: Handsacrossamerica: Anaheim, California; Listerine; Cadillac Brougham; Tums; Sominex 2.)
  15. Indianapolis 500
  16. Sport Aid
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 25, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Handsacrossamerica
  3. Sport Aid
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  5. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Mercedes-Benz; United States Liberty Coins.)
  6. Government Leaks
  7. England / Anti-Americanism
  8. Nixon / Ehrlichman
  9. (Commercial: Dulcolax; Polident; IBM.)
  10. Israel / Thatcher Visit
  11. Lebanon / Hostages
  12. (Commercial: The Travelers; Goodyear Tires; Sperry Corp.)
  13. Central American Summit
  14. (Commercial: Embassy Suites Hotels; Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz; "Today"; Riopan Plus.)
  15. Computers and The Handicapped
  16. Good Night

May 26, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 26, 1986
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Memorial Day
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  4. (Commercial: Subaru; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  5. Indianapolis 500
  6. Handsacrossamerica, Sport Aid
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  8. (Commercial: IBM Proprinter; Insurance Information Institution; Preparation H; Old English Furniture Polish.)
  9. France / Prison Escape
  10. Israel / Politics
  11. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  13. (Commercial: Citrucel; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Whirlpool Dishwashers; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  14. Fighter Pilot School
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  16. (Commercial: Honeywell; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Dunkin' Donuts; "Nightline".)
  17. Civil War Hero
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 26, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  3. Memorial Day
  4. (Commercial: Memorial Day: New York City; Suplical Calcium Supplement; Corning Lense; Canon NP3525 Copiers.)
  5. Terrorism / Syria
  6. Gorbachev / Syria, PLO
  7. Israel / Thatcher Visit
  8. Afghanistan
  9. Angola / South African Invasion
  10. France / Prison Escape
  11. (Commercial: Memorial Day: Boston; Subaru; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  12. Minnesota / Memorial Day
  13. Indianapolis 500
  14. Basketball
  15. (Commercial: Memorial Day: New Orleans; Maalox-Plus; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network.)
  16. Tourism
  17. (Commercial: Memorial Day: Redondo Beach, California; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Planters Peanuts.)
  18. Handsacrossamerica
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 26, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Memorial Day
  3. Terrorism / Victims
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: IBM; Grape-Nuts.)
  6. Handsacrossamerica
  7. Sport Aid
  8. Indianapolis 500
  9. Drunk Driving
  10. Math Tests
  11. (Commercial: Memorial Day: Houston; AT&T; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  12. South Africa / Racial Violence
  13. France / Prison Escape
  14. Bangladesh / Ferry Accident
  15. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  16. USSR -China, PR Relations
  17. (Commercial: Memorial Day: France; Seiko Watches; Remington Razors; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  18. Special Segment (Bush)
  19. (Commercial: Memorial Day: New York City; Ford Motor Company; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; "Today"; Raytheon Company.)
  20. Vietnam War Memorial / Women
  21. Good Night

May 27, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 27, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. Afghanistan
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services.)
  6. Espionage / Pelton Trial
  7. US-USSR Relations / Divided Families
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: MCI; The Travelers; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  10. Deaver Controversy
  11. Drugs / Crack
  12. New York City / Mugging Victim
  13. Money Matters: Baltimore News American; Stock Market
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Midas Products; American Family Publishers; BMW.)
  16. Special Assignment (Men, Women and Marriage) (Part I)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Volvo; Maalox-Plus; The Principal Group; "Nightline".)
  19. Handsacrossamerica
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 27, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II, Divided Families
  3. USSR / Syria, Libya Relations
  4. E. Germany / Dipls.
  5. Espionage / Pelton Trial
  6. Washington, DC / Azcona Visit
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  8. Baltimore News American
  9. Sperry-Burroughigh School Merger
  10. Mergers / Downsizing
  11. Economy / Home Sales
  12. Supreme Court / Utility Rates, Phone Rates
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; MCI.)
  15. United Nations / Africa Conference
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Avail Vitamins; Sominex 2.)
  17. New York City / Mugging Victim
  18. Drugs / Crack
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Gaviscon Antacid; K Mart and Glidden Paint; Dentu-Creme; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  20. Deaver Investigation
  21. Michigan / 1988 Presidential Campaign
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 27, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  3. US-USSR Relations / Divided Families
  4. Espionage / Pelton Trial
  5. Deaver Investigation
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Drano; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Advil.) Advil.)
  8. Terrorism / Nidal Organization
  9. Terrorism / Syria
  10. Thatcher / PLO
  11. E. Germany / Dipls.
  12. (Commercial: MCI; Maalox-Plus; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  13. Los Angeles / Serial Killer
  14. Supreme Court / Phone Rates
  15. Phone Rates and The Elderly
  16. Shuttle Program
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Hellmann's Mayonnaise; Dunkin' Donuts.)
  19. Special Segment (Mob and USS Iowa)
  20. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; "Today"; IBM Proprinter.)
  21. New York City / Mugging Victim
  22. Good Night

May 28, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 28, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. United Nations Africa Conference
  3. Ethiopian Famine
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Remington Razors and Clothes; MCI.)
  6. 1988 Presidential Race
  7. Bush / United States Air Force Academy Commencement
  8. Challenger Investigation
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Subaru; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services.)
  11. USS Nevada
  12. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  13. Terrorism/ Italy
  14. Lebanon / Hostages
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Chlor-Trimeton; Carnival Cruise Lines; Insurance Information Institution; Color Tile.)
  17. Special Assignment (Men, Women and Marriage) (Part II)
  18. Money Matters: Insider Trading, Stock Market
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Citrucel Laxative; BMW 535I; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; "Nightline".)
  21. Wisconsin / Cemetery Vandalism
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 28, 1986
  1. Wall Street / Insider Trading
  2. Lebanon / Hostages
  3. US-USSR Relations / Divided Families
  4. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  5. USSR / Space Walk
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; MCI; Corning Lenses; Canon NP3525 Copier.)
  7. Texas / Capsule Contamination
  8. Marcos' Hawaii Bill
  9. US-Mexico Relations / Drug Corruption, Illegal Aliens
  10. Nuclear Waste Dump Sites
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Subaru; Western Union.)
  12. California / Fishing Boat Accident
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honda Lawnmowers; Benjamin Moore Paint.)
  14. Census
  15. Computer SNAFU
  16. Heredity
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nutri-Grain; K Mart and Glidden Paint; Lawrys Seasoned Salt; Honeywell.)
  18. National Spelling Bee
  19. American English
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 28, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  3. Nuclear Waste Dump Sites
  4. Toxic Waste Disposal
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: MCI; Brim Coffee; Playtex Bras.)
  7. Lebanon / Hostages
  8. Pakistan / Terrorism
  9. Espionage / Pelton Trial
  10. South Africa / Racial Violence
  11. Marcos' Hawaii Bill
  12. (Commercial: IBM; Delicare; Tums.)
  13. Wall Street / Insider Trading
  14. Fisher / Treasure Hunting
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; The Principal Group; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  17. Oregon / Mt. Hood Survivors
  18. Machine Gun Sales
  19. United States Air Force Academy Graduation
  20. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Gas-X; Insurance Information Institution; "Today"; Midas Products.)
  21. Special Segment (Uganda: Better Days)
  22. Good Night

May 29, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 29, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Pelton Trial
  3. Viewpoint Announced (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; BMW.)
  6. Texas / Capsule Contamination
  7. Deaver Investigation
  8. Presser Case / FBI
  9. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  10. Vietnam-Cambodia Conflict
  11. 20/20 Announced (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; MCI; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  14. Special Assignment (Men, Women and Marriage) (Part III)
  15. Money Matters: Index, Stock Market
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Buick and General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Canon NP3525 Copier; Canon Personal Copiers; Tylenol.)
  18. Poland / Autos.
  19. Illinois / Bulldozer Rampage
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Tyson Entrees; Allstate; Norelco Razors; 20/20; "Viewpoint".)
  22. National Spelling Bee
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 29, 1986
  1. Introduction.Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / Index, Trade Bill
  3. Deaver Investigation
  4. Espionage / Pelton Trial
  5. Presser Case / FBI
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; United States Liberty Coins; Winn-Dixie.)
  7. 55 Mph Speed Limit
  8. Texas / Capsule Contamination
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; MCI; Allstate, Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  10. Aging in America
  11. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  12. US-USSR Relations / Divided Families
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; K Mart and Glidden Paint; Corning Lenses.)
  15. Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  16. Illinois / Bulldozer Rampage
  17. National Spelling Bee
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Tyson Entrees; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Norelco Razors; John Deere Riding Mowers.)
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 29, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Economy / Index
  3. Trade Bill
  4. Deaver Investigation
  5. Presser Case / FBI Agent
  6. (Commercial: Volvo; Canon NP3525 Copier; Norelco Razors.)
  7. Texas / Capsule Contamination
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  10. Chernobyl Follow-Up
  11. US-USSR Relations / East German Protest
  12. (Commercial: MCI; Carnival Cruise Lines; Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and The Foundation For Savings Insts.)
  13. Cambodia-Vietnam Relations
  14. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  15. South Africa / Racial Violence
  16. Nicaraguan Guerrillas
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; US Liberty Coins.)
  19. Special Segment (The Tasaday) (Part I)
  20. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Chlor-Trimeton; Maalox-Plus.)
  21. National Spelling Bee
  22. Mexico Earthquake Survivor
  23. Good Night

May 30, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 30, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. California / Bus Accident
  3. California / Capsule Tampering Arrest
  4. Presser / Arraignment
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Nutri-Grain.)
  7. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  8. CIA and The Media
  9. Nova Scotia / NATO Meeting
  10. USSR / Chernobyl Follow-Up
  11. South Africa / Denmark Boycott
  12. South Africa / Racial Violence
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Norelco Razors and Irons; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; MCI.)
  15. Elderly Nuns
  16. Voss / Felony Charges
  17. Money Matters: Balance of Trade, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Gaviscon; Beneficial Corporation Fin. Services; Ace Hardware; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  20. Marceau Comeback
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Tylenol; AT&T; Insurance Information Institution; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  23. Person of The Week (Kragen)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 30, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. California / Bus Crash
  3. California / Capsule Tampering Arrest
  4. South Africa / Denmark Boycott
  5. South Africa / Racial Violence
  6. Nova Scotia / NATO Meeting
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Remington Razors and Clothing; Playtex Bras; Lawrys Seasoned Salt.)
  8. Waldheim / Nazi Allegations
  9. Espionage / Pollard
  10. Espionage / Pelton
  11. USSR / Chernobyl Follow-Up
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; MCI; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network.)
  13. Economy / Trade Deficit
  14. Soccer / World Cup
  15. Voss / Felony Charges
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; E.F. Hutton; Preparation H; Old English Furniture Polish.)
  17. Presser Arraignment
  18. Elderly Nuns
  19. Ellis / Death
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Norelco Razors; Avail Vitamins; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  22. Montana / Rural School Teacher
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 30, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. California / Bus Crash
  3. California / Capsule Tampering Arrest
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Tempo Antacid; Insurance Information Institution; Norelco Razors.)
  6. South Africa / Racial Violence
  7. Bonner / European Stops
  8. USSR / Chernobyl Follow-Up
  9. (Commercial: Suplical Calcium Supplement; Grape-Nuts; Seiko Watches.)
  10. Cocaine Raids
  11. Presser Arraignment
  12. General Motors / Team Work
  13. AT&T / Contract Negotiations
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Carnival Cruise Lines; Mylanta- II.)
  16. Special Segment (The Tasaday) (Part II)
  17. (Commercial: MCI; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; "Meet the Press"; Preparation H.)
  18. Montana / Philanthropist
  19. Good Night

May 31, 1986

• ABC Evening News for May 31, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. California / Bus Crash
  3. Pennsylvania / Flooding
  4. AT&T Strike Threat
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  6. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; BMW.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. US-Great Britain Relations / Extradition Treaty
  9. Canada / Terrorist Plot
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: Planters Peanut; Serta Mattresses; Coldwell Bankers, Allstate and Sears Fin. Network; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  12. Media Follow-Ups
  13. Kadhafi
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Midas Products; Remington Razors; Chlor-Trimeton; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  16. Sports: Indianapolis 500, Tennis, Boxing, Basketball
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  18. (Commercial: Subaru; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; "This Week".)
  19. Food / Dandelions
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 31, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Pennsylvania / Flooding
  3. California / Bus Crash Investigation
  4. European Space Agency / Ariane Failure
  5. AT&T Strike Threat
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Items; Subaru; Fixodent.)
  7. US-Great Britain Relations / Extradition Treaty
  8. South Africa / Apartheid
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Equitable Corporation Fin. Services; Raytheon Company; AT&T.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  11. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Ford Motor Company; Nutri-Grain.)
  12. Indianapolis 500
  13. World Soccer Cup
  14. United States / Soccer
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Honeywell; Gaviscon; Playtex Bras.)
  16. United States / Tourism
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 31, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. California / Bus Crash Investigation
  3. Pennsylvania / Flooding
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Total; MCI.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  7. European Space Agency / Ariane
  8. Espionage / Pollard
  9. (Commercial: Delicare; Benjamin Moore Paints; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  10. AT&T Strike Threat
  11. Wells Fargo Bank Takeover
  12. Wyoming / School Bombing Investigation
  13. (Commercial: Fiberall and Fiberall Wafers Laxative; Preparation H; Old English Furniture Polish; United States Liberty Coins.)
  14. US-Great Britain / Extradition Treaty
  15. Canada / Terrorist Plot
  16. South Africa / Apartheid
  17. (Commercial: Remington Razors and Clothes; Planters Peanuts; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; MCI.)
  18. Indianapolis 500
  19. Miami / High School Orphan
  20. Indiana / Prison Phone Use
  21. Good Night

Specials

• May 06, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Intro) [20:00:00 - 20:01:00]
• May 06, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan Press Conference (Post) [20:24:30 - 20:25:10]
• May 06, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference [20:00:00 - 20:27:00]
• May 06, 1986 - NBC Special - President Reagan's News Conference (Introduction only) [20:00:00 - 20:01:00]
• May 06, 1986 - NBC Special - President Reagan's News Conference (Post-event only) [20:24:30 - 20:25:40]
• May 29, 1986 - ABC Special - Viewpoint: Journalistic Freedom in the US [22:30:00 - 24:00:00]

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