August 1986 Broadcast Index

Evening News

August 1, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 1, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Rehnquist / Confirmation Hearings
  3. South Africa / Reagan Policy
  4. Jenco / Homecoming
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Clorets; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers.)
  7. Drought / Federal Aid
  8. US-USSR Relations / Grain Sales
  9. International Textile Agreement
  10. (Commercial: STP Oil Treatment; Maxwell House Coffee; Advil; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Tylenol; Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushroom Deodorizers; Murine Ear Wax Removal System.)
  13. USX Strike
  14. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; Raisin Nut Bran; American Express Global Assist Service; Visine Eye Drops; Unisom.)
  17. Wilson / Death
  18. Berlin Wall / Escape
  19. England / American Football
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. Person of The Week (Terry Waite)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 1, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Soviet Grain Sales / Drought
  3. International Textile Agreement
  4. Rehnquist / Confirmation Hearings
  5. Challenger Investigation
  6. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  7. USX Strike
  8. Economy / Index, Unemployment
  9. Factory Jobs
  10. Tax Reform
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Affinity Shampoo; Delicare; Tums.)
  13. South Africa / Sanctions
  14. Jenco / White House Visit
  15. Berlin Wall / Escape
  16. World War II Letters
  17. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  18. Government Employees / Drugs
  19. Kearns / Death
  20. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Fasteeth For Lowers; Ex-Lax; Gas-Ex.)
  21. England / American Football
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 1, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Rehnquist / Confirmation Hearings
  3. Jenco / White House Visit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Clorets; Suplical; Bufferin; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Grain Sale
  7. Drought
  8. USX Strike
  9. Economy / Index, Unemployment
  10. (Commercial: Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; Ex-Lax; Gas-X; Yugo.)
  11. South Africa / Sanctions
  12. South Africa / State of Emergency
  13. Africa / Locust Plague
  14. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Sanka; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  15. Wilson / Death
  16. Letters
  17. (Commercial: Affinity Shampoo; STP Oil Treatment; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  18. Valmy, Nevada
  19. Good Night

August 2, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Jenco Homecoming
  3. Cohn / Death
  4. 1988 Campaign / Robertson
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Total; Anacin.)
  7. Reagan / Trade Policy
  8. Kennedy / Covenant Clause
  9. South Africa / Bombings, Sanctions
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Polident; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Bush / Mideast Trip
  13. US-Egypt Relations / Aid
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  15. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Folgers; AT&T; Efferdent; Remegel.)
  16. Sports: Football, Baseball
  17. (Commercial: American Express Global Assist Service; Visine Eye Drops; Unisom; "This Week.")
  18. Andrew and Sarah
  19. England / Royal Warrants
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 2, 1986
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Jenco
  3. Heat Wave / Drought Aid
  4. Sga-Aftra Contract Talks
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Susan Spencer)
  6. (Commercial: Subaru; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  7. Reagan / Textile Legis.
  8. Economy
  9. Japan / Workaholics
  10. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fred Alger Mgt., Incorporated; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Polident.)
  11. Cohn / Death
  12. College Athletics
  13. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Appliances; Folgers.)
  14. South Africa / Bombing
  15. South Africa / Sanctions
  16. Bush / Mideast Trip
  17. Airline Safety / Wind Shear
  18. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Yugo; Anacin; Preparation H; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  19. England / Football
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 2, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Jenco Homecoming
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Gallo Wine; Wheaties.)
  5. Cohn / Death
  6. Actors-Producers Contract
  7. USX Strike
  8. (Commercial: Fiber One; Fred Alger Mgt., Incorporated; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  9. Southeast / Drought
  10. Airline Safety
  11. Bush / Mideast Trip
  12. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Correctol; Efferdent.)
  13. Lebanon / Bombing
  14. Namibia / Bombing
  15. South Africa / Sanctions
  16. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  17. Bolivia / Drug War
  18. Nicaragua / Contras
  19. (Commercial: Delicare; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda and Carpet Deodorizer; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sports; Maxwell House Coffee.)
  20. Football Hall of Fame
  21. Baseball / Deaf Player
  22. Good Night

August 3, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 3, 1986
  1. South Africa / Sanctions
  2. Jenco
  3. USSR / Shcharansky
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  6. Helms / FBI Investigation
  7. Scalia Nomination
  8. Rehnquist / Confirmation Hearings
  9. Baldrige / USSR Grain Sales
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Folgers; Raisin Nut Bran; Clorets.)
  12. Patco Strike / Follow-Up
  13. Detroit / Municipal Workers' Strike
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Visine Eye Drops; Unisom; Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens; "World News Tonight".)
  16. Sports: Football, Baseball, College Sports
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  18. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's Product 19; "Good Morning America.")
  19. Haunted Hotel
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 3, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 3, 1986
  1. Introduction Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Sanctions
  3. South Africa / Schools
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  5. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Mazda Trucks; IBM Personal Computer Xt and Software.)
  6. Jenco
  7. Egypt-Israel Relations / Taba Dispute
  8. USSR / Shcharansky
  9. (Commercial: Fred Alger Mgt., Incorporated; Total; Hellmann's Mayonnaise.)
  10. Rehnquist / Confirmation Hearings
  11. Helms / FBI Investigation
  12. Washington / Avalanche
  13. Chemical Lobbyists
  14. Reagan / Drug Testing
  15. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; AT&T; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  16. Rape Victim / Wilderness Program
  17. (Commercial: Correctol; Mazda Trucks; 1986; Delicare; Tums.)
  18. England / Football
  19. Good Night

August 4, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 4, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Drugs / Reagan
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Dewey Stevens Wine Cooler.)
  5. USFL Lawsuit
  6. Missing Children / Congressional Hearings
  7. Washington / Avalanche
  8. Money Matters: Textiles, OPEC, Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  10. (Commercial: American Express Global Assist Service; Drackett Company's Roommate; Vanish; Fasteeth For Lowers.)
  11. South Africa / Sanctions
  12. Helms / Information Leak
  13. US-USSR Relations / Shultz-Shevardnadze Meeting
  14. USSR / Nuclear Testing
  15. USSR -Israel Relations
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. (Commercial: Bic Flicks Sweepstakes; Midas Products; Burger King; Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens.)
  18. Special Assignment (Corrupt Sheriffs)
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  20. (Commercial: Tylenol; AT&T; Fruit & Fibre; "Nightline".)
  21. Utah / Police Drag Race
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 4, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Drugs / Reagan
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit Preparations, Nuclear Testing
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  5. OPEC / Prod. Cut
  6. Helms / FBI Investigation
  7. Chile / Terrorism, Civil Unrest
  8. South Africa / Sanctions
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Ford Tempo.)
  10. USFL Lawsuit
  11. Washington / Avalanche
  12. Emerald Seas / Child Murder
  13. Brain Research
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Bufferin; Mazola Corn Oil; Polident.)
  17. Lebanon / Bombing
  18. Capital / Nicaragua Protest
  19. Commentary (Rehnquist)
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  21. (Commercial: AT&T; Burger King; Tylenol.)
  22. Campaign '88 / Robertson
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 4, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Drugs / Reagan
  3. Cocaine / Crack
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Metamucil; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Preparation H; Anacin.)
  6. South Africa / Sanctions
  7. Helms / FBI Investigation
  8. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computer Xt and Software; Jell-O Fruit Bars; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  9. USFL / Lawsuit
  10. Washington / Avalanche
  11. Emerald Seas / Child Murder
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin; Clorox 2 Bleach.)
  14. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  15. US-USSR Relations / Summit Preparations
  16. USSR -Israel Relations
  17. OPEC
  18. Lockheed Resignation
  19. (Commercial: Dewey Stevens Wine Coolers; Clorets; Suplical; "1986"; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  20. Montana / Sapphire Deposit
  21. Good Night

August 5, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 5, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. OPEC / Stock Market
  3. Lundberg / Death
  4. Challenger Investigation
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  6. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computer Xt and Software; Tylenol.)
  7. Confirmation Hearings / Scalia, Rehnquist
  8. US-USSR Relations / Grain Sales, Shultz
  9. Helms Investigation / Manion
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  11. (Commercial: Burger King; Sears Hardware; Lanacane Creme.)
  12. South Africa / Sanctions
  13. Star Wars
  14. US-USSR Relations / Cultural Exchanges
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; Fruit & Fibre; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  17. US-Bolivia Relations / Drug Operation
  18. Congress / Anti-Drug Media Campaign
  19. Special Assignment (Crack)
  20. Manion Correction
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  22. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Kellogg's Product 19; American Express Global Assist Service; "Nightline".)
  23. '88 Vote / Michigan Primary
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 5, 1986
  1. OPEC Prod. Cutback
  2. South Africa / Sanctions
  3. South Africa / Mandela
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computer Xt and Software; Citrucel Laxative.)
  6. Confirmation Hearings / Rehnquist, Scalia
  7. Shuttle Program
  8. Star Wars
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Mazola Corn Oil; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  11. US-Israel Relations / Cluster Bomb Technology
  12. El Salvador / Anti-Terrorism Program
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Pam Cooking Spray; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  15. Tax Reform
  16. Census Bureau / Taxes
  17. US-Bolivia Relations / Drug Operation
  18. Military / Drug Abuse
  19. Florida / Drug Raid
  20. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Midas Products; Delicare; Avail Vitamins.)
  21. Textile Legis.
  22. OPEC Decision / Texas Ind.
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 5, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Confirmation Hearings / Rehnquist / Scalia
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Mylanta-II; AT&T.)
  5. OPEC / Prod. Cut
  6. Budget Deficit
  7. Decision '88 / Michigan Primary
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Crystal Light Soft Drink Mix; Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushroom Room Deodorizers.)
  10. South Africa / Sanctions
  11. Philippines / Insurgency
  12. US-USSR Relations / Shultz
  13. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Sears Hardware; Burger King.)
  14. West / Forest Fires
  15. Massachusetts / Lobster War
  16. USSR / Chernobyl Follow-Up
  17. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Lanacane Creme; 1986; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  18. Japan / Robotics
  19. Good Night

August 6, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Schroeder / Death
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  4. (Commercial: Nuprin; K Mart.)
  5. Congress / Textile Vote
  6. Economy Forecast
  7. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  9. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Subaru; Fruit & Fibre.)
  10. Star Wars
  11. Confirmation Hearings / Scalia, Rehnquist
  12. '88 Vote / Michigan Primary
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Bic Flick Sweepstakes; Tylenol; American Express Global Assist Service.)
  15. Australia / Rain
  16. Special Assignment (America's Cup)
  17. Child Hero
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. (Commercial: BMW; Squibb Pharmaceuticals; Sears Hardware; "Nightline".)
  20. Wyeth Paintings
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 6, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. House / Textile Vote
  3. Schroeder / Death
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Squibb Pharmaceuticals; Delicare; Tums.)
  6. Star Wars
  7. Hiroshima Memorial
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Winn Dixie.)
  9. Economy Forecast
  10. Food Safety / Chemical Residues
  11. Shuttle Program
  12. Postmaster Gen.
  13. South Africa / United States Ambassador
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Burger King; Polident; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  17. Airport Sec.
  18. Boy George House / Drug Death
  19. Berlin Wall / Escape Hoax
  20. Commentary (Drug War)
  21. (Commercial: Fiberall; People Magazine; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Tylenol.)
  22. Anthropology / Skull Find
  23. Wyeth Collection
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 6, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Schroeder / Death
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Fruit & Fibre; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  5. Star Wars
  6. South Africa / Todman
  7. South Africa / Sanctions
  8. Berlin Wall / Escape Hoax
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Sears Hardware; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  11. House / Textile Vote
  12. Confirmation Hearings / Rehnquist
  13. Postmaster Gen.
  14. Decision '88 / Michigan Primary
  15. (Commercial: Burger King; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Anacin.)
  16. Special Segment (Medigap Insurance.)
  17. (Commercial: Yugo; Delicare; Avail Vitamins; "Today"; K Mart.)
  18. Wyeth Collection
  19. Good Night

August 7, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 7, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Deaver Controversy
  3. Rehnquist Confirmation Hearings
  4. Drugs / White House
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  6. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Glade Light Room Deodorizer; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  7. USSR / CIA Defector
  8. Espionage / Ott
  9. USSR Circus Stars Defect
  10. USSR / Mauri Visit
  11. Benson Conviction
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  13. (COMMERCIAL: American Express Travelers Cheques; BMW; Burger King.)
  14. Georgia / Flooding
  15. Drought
  16. Tax Reform
  17. Phone Rates
  18. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. Auto Crash Tests
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  21. (Commercial: Bic Flick Sweepstakes; Kellogg's All-Bran; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Ore Ida Potato Products.)
  22. South Africa / Todman
  23. South Africa / Poor Whites
  24. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  25. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; Nabisco Shredded Wheat and Bran; Fasteeth For Lowers; "20/20".)
  26. New York / Shark
  27. USFL / Walker
  28. Cuban Baseball
  29. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 7, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Defections
  3. Espionage / Ott
  4. USSR / Mauri Visit
  5. Deaver Controversy
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; K Mart; Anacin.)
  7. Shuttle Program
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  9. Tax Reform
  10. Drugs / Reagan
  11. (Commercial: Ore Ida Potato Products; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  12. Deaver Controversy
  13. Drought
  14. Census Bureau / Farm Population
  15. Benson Conviction
  16. Berlin Wall Protest
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  18. (Commercial: Squibb Pharmaceuticals; Fiber One.)
  19. Lightning / Airports
  20. Auto Crash Tests
  21. Commentary (Budget Deficit)
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Sears Hardware; Delicare; Tums.)
  24. Phone Rates
  25. Sports and Racism
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 7, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. USSR / CIA Defector
  3. Moscow Circus Defections
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Ore Ida Potato Products; Sears Hardware; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  6. Deaver Controversy
  7. South Africa / Todman
  8. Drugs / Administration
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Burger King; Folgers; Kellogg's Raisin Bran.)
  11. Benson Verdict
  12. Fusion Experiments / Princeton
  13. New York / Shark
  14. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  15. Special Segment (Cancer Alley)
  16. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; Ex-Lax; Gas-Ex; "Today"; Nuprin.)
  17. Cat Hotel
  18. Good Night

August 8, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 8, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  4. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Glade Light Air Deodorizer; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  5. Pennsylvania / Cocaine Bust
  6. Georgia / Illegal Aliens
  7. Benson / Sentence
  8. West / Forest Fires
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  10. (Commercial: Ore Ida Potato Products; Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushroom Deodorizers; Ace Hardware)
  11. Lebanon / Bombing
  12. South Africa / Mandela
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  14. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear Testing
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Squibb Pharmaceuticals; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Sears Hardware; Sanka.)
  17. Hungarian Grand Prix
  18. Money Matters: Farm Population, Stock Market
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  20. (Commercial: Subaru; Black Flag Roach Ender; Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens; "Nightline"; "This Week".)
  21. Person of The Week (Kevin Welsh)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 8, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Pennsylvania / Cocaine Bust
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  5. (Commercial: Yugo; Winn Dixie.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear Testing, Arms Control
  7. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Correctol.)
  9. Lebanon / Bombing
  10. US-Iran Relations / Espionage
  11. South Africa / Mandela
  12. South Africa / Zulu-Farmer Agreement
  13. Africa / Jackson Trip
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  15. (Commercial: Subaru; Delicare; Avail Vitamins.)
  16. Benson / Sentence
  17. Military Training
  18. Weather / Rhode Island Tornadoes, West Forest Fires
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Ore Ida Potato Products; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Bayer Aspirin.)
  21. Old Movies / Coloring
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 8, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Yugo; Delicare; Tums; Advil.)
  5. Lebanon / Bombing
  6. South Africa / Mandela, Suzman
  7. South Africa / Zulu-Farmers Agreement
  8. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  9. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Ore Ida Potato Products; Fiber One.)
  10. Defense Budget
  11. Tax Reform
  12. Pennsylvania / Cocaine Bust
  13. Mexico / Bridge Protests
  14. Benson / Sentence
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Squibb Pharmaceuticals; Sears Hardware; Correctol.)
  17. Special Segment (Oman: The Quiet Connection)
  18. US-Iran Relations / Espionage
  19. (Commercial: Bufferin; Kellogg's Raisin Squares Cereal; "Meet the Press"; Crystal Lite Diet Soft Drink and Fruit Ice Tea Mixes.)
  20. Nixon / Resignation Anniversary
  21. Good Night

August 9, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 9, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 9, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for August 9, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Health
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Squibb Pharmaceuticals; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Preparation H; Anacin.)
  5. Lebanon / Hostages
  6. Finland / Hostage Incident
  7. Berlin Wall
  8. USSR / Yurchenko
  9. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  10. Australia / Art Terrorism
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; AT&T; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Schroeder Funeral
  13. Phone Strike Threat
  14. Polish Sailboat
  15. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Bufferin; Lanacane.)
  16. Reagan / Supreme Court Nominees
  17. Army Audit
  18. Michigan / PBB Follow-Up
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Raisin Squares; California Cooler; "Meet the Press"; "NBC Sportsworld"; Clorets.)
  20. Boxing / Cruz
  21. Good Night

August 10, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 10, 1986
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for August 10, 1986
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Phone Strikes
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  4. Israel-Egypt Relations / Taba
  5. Lebanon / Israeli Raids
  6. American Bar Association Convention / AIDS
  7. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Taster's Choice; Subaru.)
  8. US-Mexican Relations
  9. Football
  10. Champs Elysee / Plane
  11. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 10, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Defense Budget
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  5. (Commercial: American Express Global Assist Service; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Delicare; Avail Vitamins.)
  6. Israel-Egypt Relations / Taba
  7. Hungary / Grand Prix
  8. Paris / Plane
  9. (Commercial: Correctol; Fred Alger Mgt., Incorporated; Squibb Pharmaceuticals.)
  10. Phone Strikes
  11. Chicago / Plane Fire
  12. Bhopal Gas Leak Follow-Up
  13. Florida / Drug Crackdown
  14. Supreme Court
  15. (Commercial: Arrid Deodorant; Volkswagen; Anacin.)
  16. Louisiana / Cajun Country
  17. Helms / Aides
  18. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; Clorets; "Today"; Total.)
  19. Handicapped / Monkeys
  20. Good Night

August 11, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 11, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Space Shuttle / Challenger Aftermath
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  4. US-Cuba Relations / Defector
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Merrell-Dow Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated)
  7. South Africa / State of Emergency
  8. South Africa / Sanctions
  9. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  10. Special Assignment (Divided Economy)
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  12. (Commercial: Taster's Choice Coffee; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Midas Brakes.)
  13. Seat Belts
  14. '86 Vote / Georgia Cong. Races
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Tylenol; Burger King; Bic Flick Sweepstakes; Pledge Furniture Polish.)
  17. Philadelphia / Hungry Children
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. (Commercial: Lanacane Creme; K Mart; Total; "Nightline".)
  20. Phone Strike
  21. Idaho / Phoneless Town
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 11, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. Deaver Controversy
  4. South Africa / State of Emergency
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  6. (Commercial: Burger King; Micatin Athletes Foot Medication.)
  7. Seat Belts
  8. Weather
  9. Georgia / Cong. Race
  10. Senate
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Playtex; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  12. Bering Sea / Fishing Boats
  13. US-USSR Relations / Ocean Mapping
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Citrucel Laxative.)
  16. Peru / Cocaine Raids
  17. US-Cuba Relations / Defector
  18. Commentary (US Foreign Policy)
  19. (Commercial: Tylenol; American Express Travelers Cheques; Metamucil.)
  20. Golf
  21. Phone Service
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 11, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  3. US-Australia Relations / Soviet Grain Sales
  4. US-USSR Relations / Pacific Naval Fleets
  5. US-Cuba Relations / Defector
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Nabisco Shredded Wheat and Bran; Jell-O Gelatin Pops; Cool Whip Topping.)
  8. Seat Belts
  9. White House / Drug Tests
  10. Transplant Controversy
  11. West / Forest Fires
  12. Shuttle Program
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Advil; Total; Burger King.)
  15. Special Segment (The Wall)
  16. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Jell-O Pudding Pops; Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushroom Deodorizers.)
  17. South Africa / State of Emergency
  18. South Africa / Platinum, Gold
  19. Lebanon / Israeli Raid
  20. Commentary (US Tourism)
  21. (Commercial: Delicare; Tums; Thompson's Water Seal; Polident.)
  22. Caribbean Boat Building
  23. Good Night

August 12, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 12, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Deaver Investigation
  3. Agriculture / Grain Glut
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  5. (Commercial: Tylenol; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers.)
  6. Newfoundland / Sri Lankan Refugees
  7. Special Assignment (Sri Lanka)
  8. South Africa / Botha Speech
  9. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  11. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Bic Flick Sweepstakes: Advil.)
  12. Shuttle Program
  13. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  14. Senate / Pac Contributions
  15. Tax Reform
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  18. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; IBM Personal Computer Xt and Software; K Mart; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  19. New York City / Brooklyn Shootings
  20. West / Forest Fires
  21. Lightning
  22. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  23. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Bufferin; Midas Brakes; "Nightline".)
  24. Delaware / Raised Ship
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 12, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Farm Vote
  3. Grain Glut
  4. Presidential News Conference
  5. Tax Reform
  6. Senate / Pac Contributions
  7. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  9. (Commercial: Bufferin; Total; Polident.)
  10. Newfoundland / Sri Lanka Refugees
  11. South Africa / State of Emergency
  12. Lebanon
  13. United States Embassy Sec.
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  15. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Tylenol.)
  16. West / Forest Fires
  17. Air Travel / Smoking
  18. Shuttle Program
  19. Delaware / Ship Raised
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Correctol; Delicare; Avail Vitamins.)
  22. New York City / Brooklyn Shooting
  23. Drug Abuse
  24. Japan / Jal Memorial
  25. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  26. (Commercial: Tylenol; Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  27. Berlin Wall
  28. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 12, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Newfoundland / Sri Lanka Refugees
  3. South Africa / Botha Speech
  4. Chile / Protester's Death
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Yugo; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  7. Reagan / Farm Vote
  8. Deaver Investigation
  9. Senate / Pac Contributions
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens; K Mart; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  12. Special Segment (Nuclear Pollution)
  13. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Total; Dewey Stevens Wine Coolers.)
  14. West / Forest Fires
  15. Air Travel / Smoking
  16. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Delicare; Avail; "Today"; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  17. Delaware / Ship Raised
  18. Good Night

August 13, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 13, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Nancy Reagan Maid Arrested
  3. Defense Spending
  4. Senate / Contra Aid and South Africa
  5. South Africa / Elections
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  7. (Commercial: Burger King; Dewey Stevens Wine Cooler.)
  8. Air Travel / Smoking
  9. Birth Control / Pill
  10. '86 Vote / Georgia
  11. Money Matters: Retail Sales, Stock Market
  12. Jarvis / Death
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  14. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Lanacane Creme; Maalox Plus.)
  15. Special Assignment (Berlin Wall)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Kellogg's All-Bran; Volkswagen; Tylenol.)
  18. West / Forest Fires
  19. Newfoundland / Sri Lankan Refugees
  20. Puerto Rico / Drug Bust
  21. Mexico / de la Madrid Visit
  22. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  23. (Commercial: Bic Flick Sweepstakes; Clorets; IBM Personal Computer Xt and Software; "Nightline".)
  24. Theater Ind.
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 13, 1986
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Senate / Nicaragua and South Africa
  3. South Africa / Elections
  4. House / Defense Spending
  5. Rehnquist Controversy
  6. Nancy Reagan Maid Arrested
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  8. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Thompson's Water Seal; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  9. Newfoundland / Sri Lankan Refugees
  10. Washington, DC / de la Madrid Visit
  11. Puerto Rico / Drug Bust
  12. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Burger King; Tylenol.)
  15. West / Forest Fires
  16. Montana / Copper
  17. Georgia Elections
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  19. (Commercial: Fiber One; Polident.)
  20. Seat Belts
  21. Birth Control Pills
  22. Commentary (PACS)
  23. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Yugo; Maalox- Plus.)
  24. Japan / Vacation Season
  25. Alaska / Salmon Fishing
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 13, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Senate / Nicaragua, South Africa
  3. Washington, DC / de la Madrid Visit
  4. Puerto Rico / Drug Raid
  5. Nancy Reagan Maid Arrested
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Nuprin; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; Maalox- Plus.)
  8. Birth Control Pill
  9. Missouri / PCB Scare
  10. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Lanacane Creme; Tylenol.)
  11. Tax Reform
  12. Georgia / Primary
  13. Newfoundland / Sri Lankan Refugees
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Riopan Plus.)
  16. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  17. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Burger King.)
  18. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  19. Berlin Wall / Commentary
  20. University of Maryland / Basketball
  21. David Crosby / Drugs
  22. Good Night

August 14, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Confirmations / Rehnquist, Scalia
  3. Claiborne / Impeachment
  4. Senate / South Africa Sanctions
  5. Vietnam / Schwab
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  7. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  8. US-Mexico Border / Operation Alliance
  9. Drugs / Parent-Child Incident
  10. Seat Belts / School Buses
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  12. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; K Mart; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  13. Lebanon / Bombing
  14. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  15. Special Assignment (CIA and Contras)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Micatin Athletes Foot Medication; Tylenol; Isuzu; Burger King.)
  18. San Diego / 911 Incident
  19. Radon / EPA
  20. Smoking
  21. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  22. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  23. (Commercial: Bic Flick Sweepstakes; Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens; Riopan Plus; "20/20".)
  24. Philippines / Tasaday
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 14, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Mexico Relations / Operation Alliance
  3. New York City / Drug Bust
  4. California / Parent-Child Drug Incident
  5. Confirmations / Rehnquist, Scalia
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Isuzu; Winn Dixie.)
  8. Defense Spending
  9. Senate / South Africa Sanctions
  10. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  11. Lebanon / Bombing
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers.)
  13. Radon Gas
  14. Teenagers
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Burger King; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Tylenol.)
  17. Vietnam / Schwab
  18. Hopper / Retirement
  19. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Playtex Bras; Total; K Mart.)
  20. Texas / Fossils
  21. Crop Dusting
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 14, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Confirmations / Rehnquist, Scalia
  3. Senate / South Africa Sanctions
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Soft Scrub and 409 Cleansers; K Mart; Total.)
  6. Tax Reform / Poll
  7. US-Mexico Relations / Operation Alliance
  8. California / Child-Parent Drug Incident
  9. (Commercial: Delicare; Tums; Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  10. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  11. Newfoundland / Sri Lankan Refugees
  12. Ireland
  13. Lebanon / Bombing
  14. Vietnam / Schwab
  15. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; IBM Personal Computers; Burger King.)
  16. Children and Suntans
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Isuzu; Woolite; Black Flag Roach Ender.)
  19. Nonagenarian Mt. Climber
  20. Good Night

August 15, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 15, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Shuttle Program
  3. USSR / Satellite
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  5. (Commercial: Renault Alliance; K Mart.)
  6. Tax Reform
  7. Senate / South Africa
  8. South Africa / Hunger Strike
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  10. (Commercial: Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushrooms Deodorizers; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Nuprin.)
  11. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  12. Schwab Release
  13. Tropical Storm Charley
  14. Ohio / Student vs. Catholic Church
  15. Money Matters: Producer Prices, Industrial Production, Stock Market
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. (Commercial: Isuzu; Budweiser Beer; Thompson's Water Seal; Riopan Plus.)
  18. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  20. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Ace Hardware; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  21. Person of The Week (Grace Hopper)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 15, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Senate / Sanctions
  3. Tax Reform
  4. Economy / Wholesale Prices, Industrial Production
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Winn Dixie.)
  7. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  8. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Citrucel Laxative; American Express Travelers Cheques; Mazola Corn Oil.)
  11. Shuttle Program
  12. NASA / Space Station
  13. Child Pornography
  14. (Commercial: Isuzu; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin.)
  15. Ozone Layer
  16. USSR / Satellite
  17. (Commercial: Advil; Thompson's Water Seal; Emery; Maalox- Plus.)
  18. Talking Toys
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 15, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  3. Shuttle Program / New Focus
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  5. (Commercial: Mazda; K Mart; Advil.)
  6. Senate / Sanctions
  7. Tax Reform
  8. House / Defense Bill
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Isuzu; AT&T.)
  11. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  12. Newfoundland / Sri Lankan Refugees
  13. West Berlin / 1936 Olympics
  14. (Commercial: Yugo; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  15. Schwab Release
  16. New York City / Marcos Auction
  17. Commentary (Italian Politics)
  18. Alabama / Graddick
  19. (Commercial: Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushroom Deodorizers; Riopan Plus; "Meet the Press"; Mazda.)
  20. Boxing / Tyson
  21. Good Night

August 16, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 16, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Reagan / Defense Budget
  4. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Rice-A-Roni and Noodle Roni.)
  7. South Africa / Sanctions
  8. Caribbean / Shultz Visit
  9. Tropical Storm Charley
  10. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Fasteeth For Lowers; Riopan Plus; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  11. C-Span
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  13. (Commercial: AT&T; Smucker's Spreads; Preparation H; Anacin; Debeers Diamonds.)
  14. Sports: Horse Racing, Boxing, Golf
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  16. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Raisin Nut Bran; "This Week".)
  17. England / Punch and Judy
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 16, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Reagan / Defense Budget
  4. South Africa / Sanctions, Homeland Policy
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Fiber One.)
  7. Alabama / Gubernatorial Primary
  8. USSR / Chernobyl Follow-Up
  9. West Germany / Civil Liberties Dispute
  10. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  11. Iran / Bombing
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Fred Alger Mgt., Incorporated; Emery; Thompson's Water Seal; Correctol.)
  13. Tropical Storm Charley
  14. Reagan / Farm Policy
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  16. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Delicare; Avail.)
  17. New Jersey / Surrogate Mother Trial
  18. New York City / Marcos Auction
  19. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Clorets; Nuprin; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  20. Elvis Anniversary
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 16, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Reagan / Defense Budget
  4. Star Wars
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: Fred Alger Mgt., Incorporated; Clorets; Efferdent; Riopan Plus.)
  7. USSR / Chernobyl Follow-Up
  8. Newfoundland / Sri Lankan Refugee Controversy
  9. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Bayer Aspirin; AT&T.)
  10. US-Mexico Relations / DEA Agents
  11. Massachusetts / Drug Ring
  12. (Commercial: Delicare; Avail Vitamins; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; California Cooler.)
  13. South Africa / Namibia Conflict
  14. South Africa / Sanctions and Lesotho
  15. Iran / Bombing
  16. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  17. 1936 Olympics Reunion
  18. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Total; "Meet the Press"; "NBC Sportsworld"; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  19. Philippines / Coup Attempt
  20. New York City / Marcos Auction
  21. Good Night

August 17, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Reagan / Defense Budget
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; Riopan Plus.)
  7. US-Mexico Relations / DEA Agents
  8. Hurricane Charley
  9. Robertson / 1988 Campaign
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Riopan Plus; AT&T; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  12. Sudan / Airliner Downed
  13. Sri Lanka / Civil War
  14. Guinea / Carmichael
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Carnival Cruise Lines; Fasteeth For Lowers; American Express Travelers Cheques; "World News Tonight".)
  17. Sports: Golf, Baseball, Football
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  19. (Commercial: Anacin; Smucker's Spreads; Good Morning America.)
  20. West / Australian Cattle Dogs
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 17, 1986
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. Hurricane Charley
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Susan Spencer)
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Total and Total Corn Flakes.)
  5. Tax Reform
  6. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Taster's Choice; Fasteeth For Lowers; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  7. Sudan / Airliner Downed
  8. OPEC Decision / Effects
  9. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; American Express Travelers Cheques; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin.)
  10. Battered Wives
  11. Handicap Helper Dogs
  12. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Yugo; Thompson's Water Seal; Polident; Hartz Flea and Tick Products.)
  13. Oklahoma / Land Dispute
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 17, 1986
  1. Tax Reform
  2. Upcoming Items (S: John Hart)
  3. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Riopan Plus.)
  4. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez
  5. Hurricane Charley
  6. Sudan / Airliner Downed
  7. (Commercial: Nuprin; IBM Personal Computers; Polident.)
  8. Vietnam War / United States Deserters
  9. Battered Wives
  10. (Commercial: Woolite; Black Flag Roach Ender; California Cooler; AT&T.)
  11. Baseball / Knuckleball
  12. (Commercial: Fred Alger Mgt., Incorporated; Thompson's Water Seal; "1986"; Clorets.)
  13. Davy Crockett
  14. Good Night

August 18, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 18, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear Testing
  3. Finland / Israel-USSR Talks
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  5. (Commercial: Clorets; Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens.)
  6. Hurricane Charley
  7. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  8. US-Israel Relations / Technology Theft
  9. Chicago / United States Air Force Plane Incident
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; National Education Association; Tylenol.)
  12. Tax Reform
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  15. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Hanes Underwear; Renault Alliance; Burger King.)
  16. Special Assignment (Calcium)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushroom Deodorizers; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; "Nightline".)
  19. Fish Ties
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 18, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Tax Reform
  3. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Delicare; Avail Vitamins.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit, Nuclear Testing
  7. Finland / Israel-USSR Talks
  8. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  9. South Africa / Detainees
  10. US-Mexico Relations / DEA
  11. (Commercial: Burger King; Taster's Choice; Playtex Bras.)
  12. Hurricane Charley
  13. Ohio / Catholic Church vs. Child
  14. Catholic Church vs. Curran
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  16. (Commercial: Dewey Stevens Wine Coolers; Tylenol.)
  17. Neo-Nazi Movement / Prison Recruitment
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Benjamin Moore Paints; Fasteeth For Lowers; Tums.)
  19. Agriculture Art
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 18, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear Testing
  3. Finland / USSR -Israel Talks
  4. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  6. (Commercial: Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing; American Express Travelers Cheques; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  7. Tax Reform
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Fiber One; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Delicare; Avail.)
  10. Hurricane Charley
  11. South Carolina / Flooding
  12. Ohio / Catholic Church vs. Girl
  13. Catholic Church vs. Curran
  14. Immigration Agents
  15. Georgia / Illegal Aliens
  16. US-Mexico Relations / DEA Agents
  17. (Commercial: Efferdent; IBM Personal Computers; Burger King.)
  18. South Africa / Detainees, School Boycott
  19. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  20. France / Terrorism
  21. (Commercial: Dewey Stevens Wine Cooler; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; "1986"; Affinity Shampoo.)
  22. Parolee Musicians
  23. Good Night

August 19, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 19, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Money Matters / GNP, Stock Market
  3. Budget Deficit
  4. Eastern / Passenger Complaints
  5. Drought / Southeast
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  7. (Commercial: Anacin; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  8. Regan / Sanctions, Arms Control
  9. USSR -Israel Relations
  10. US-Israel Relations / High Tech Espionage
  11. Iran / Bombing
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  13. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; AT&T; Polident.)
  14. Census Report
  15. Computer Medicine
  16. Nightline Announced (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  18. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Raisin Nut Bran; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Tylenol.)
  19. Catholic Church vs. Curran
  20. Lotteries
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  22. (Commercial: Murine Ear Wax Removal System; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Riunite Wine; "Nightline".)
  23. USSR / Cultural Exchange
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 19, 1986
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Economy / GNP, Budget Deficit
  3. Economy / Ind. Profits
  4. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  5. Eastern / Consumer Complaints
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Metamucil; Winn Dixie.)
  8. US-Israel Relations / Industrial Espionage
  9. Catholic Church vs. Curran
  10. (Commercial: Affinity Shampoo; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Playtex Bras.)
  11. Iran / Bombing
  12. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  13. Pakistan / Afghan Refugees
  14. (Commercial: Ford Taurus Wagon; Anacin; Riopan Plus.)
  15. Nurse Controversy
  16. Census Report
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Fiber One; Riunite Wine; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  19. Alaska / Glacier
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 19, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Economy / GNP, Budget Deficit
  3. South Africa / United States Wheat
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  5. (Commercial: Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Preparation H; Anacin.)
  6. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  7. Iran / Bombings
  8. London / Bombing
  9. Philippines / Marcos Wealth
  10. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Tylenol; Crystal Light Drink Mix.)
  11. Special Segment (The Eavesdropping War) (Part I)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Nuclear Testing
  13. Commentary (Gorbachev)
  14. Shcharansky
  15. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Raisin Nut Bran; Cool Whip Topping.)
  16. United States Immigration System
  17. Nevada / Gas Leak
  18. Robertson / 1988 Cand.
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Carpet Fresh and Magic Mushroom Deodorizers; Yugo; "1986"; Nuprin.)
  21. France / Folk Medicine
  22. Good Night

August 20, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 20, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Oklahoma / Post Office Massacre
  3. Virginia / Explosion
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Murine Ear Wax Removal System.)
  6. Money Matters: Prime Rate, Housing Starts, Stock Market
  7. Tax Reform
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  9. (Commercial: Nuprin; Burger King; Taster's Choice.)
  10. Des Moines / Missing Children
  11. Catholic Church vs. Curran
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  13. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; National Education Association; American Express Travelers Cheques; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  14. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  15. USSR / Chernobyl
  16. Peres-Mubarak Summit
  17. South Africa / State of Emergency
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. (Commercial: Smucker's Spreads; Gallo Wine; "Nightline".)
  20. Organ Transplant Appeal
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 20, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Oklahoma / Post Office Massacre
  3. Economy / Discount Rate
  4. USSR / Star Wars
  5. USSR / Chernobyl
  6. Shuttle Program and Military
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Winn Dixie.)
  9. Home Labor
  10. Economy / Housing Starts
  11. Drug War
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Burger King; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  14. Houston / Police Radar
  15. Lehman / McCallum
  16. Rap Music / Run Dmc
  17. Stacked Parachuting
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  19. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Tylenol.)
  20. Lebanon / Bombing
  21. United States / Lebanese Teens
  22. Alzheimer's Disease
  23. (Commercial: AT&T; Thompson's Water Seal; Fasteeth For Lowers; Subaru.)
  24. Washington, DC / Willard Hotel
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 20, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Oklahoma / Post Office Massacre
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  4. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Mazda Trucks; Clorets.)
  5. Economy / Discount Rate
  6. Reagan / Nicaragua
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  8. South Africa / State of Emergency
  9. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Advil; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  10. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  11. Special Segment (The Eavesdropping War) (Part II)
  12. (Commercial: Andersen Windows; Delicare; Tums; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  13. Catholic Church vs. Curran
  14. Commentary (Drug Abuse)
  15. Weather
  16. Japanese Scholar / Deportation Fight
  17. Navy / McCallum
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Mazda Trucks; Hartz Flea and Tick Products; "Today"; Burger King.)
  20. Washington, DC / Willard Hotel
  21. Good Night

August 21, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 21, 1986
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Appliances; IBM Personal Computers.)
  5. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  6. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  7. Deaver Controversy
  8. Money Matters: CPI, Stock Market
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  10. (Commercial: Murine Ear Wax Removal System; Subaru; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  11. Philippines / Aquino Assassination Anniversary
  12. West Berlin / Terrorism
  13. Lebanon / Bombings
  14. United States / Lebanese Teens
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Riunite Wine; Ford Motor Company; Burger King.)
  17. New Jersey / Surrogate Mother
  18. Iowa / Missing Children
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  20. (Commercial: Renault; Thompson's Water Seal; Maalox-Plus; "20/20".)
  21. Football / Navy Player
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 21, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  3. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Fiber One; Winn Dixie.)
  6. Med. Helicopters
  7. Measles
  8. Fetal Surgery
  9. Anesthesia Deaths
  10. Economy / CPI
  11. Southeast / Drought
  12. (Commercial: Isuzu Trucks; Anacin; Riopan Plus.)
  13. Philippines / Aquino Assassination Anniversary
  14. Lebanon / Bombing
  15. West Berlin / Terrorism
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; American Express Travelers Cheques; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  18. Drug War
  19. Ohio / Christ Image
  20. Sweiger / Death
  21. (Commercial: Burger King; Riunite Wine; Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication.)
  22. 1988 Presidential Campaign
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 21, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  4. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Mazda Trucks; Clorets; Suplical Calcium Supplement.)
  5. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War, Cortez Incident
  6. Bolivia / Gen. Strike
  7. Philippines / Aquino Assassination Anniversary
  8. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  9. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Ford Motor Company; Maalox-Plus.)
  10. Male Birth Control
  11. AIDS / Blood Supply
  12. Measles
  13. Catholic Church vs. Curran
  14. (Commercial: AT&T; Yugo; Burger King.)
  15. Economy / CPI
  16. Tax Reform / Loopholes
  17. Employee Benefits
  18. Commentary (Willard Hotel)
  19. Rehnquist Confirmation
  20. (Commercial: Mazda Trucks; Andersen Windows; "Today"; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  21. Rwanda / Fossey Investigation
  22. Good Night

August 22, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 22, 1986
  1. Air Traffic Controllers / Drugs
  2. New York City / Drug Blockade
  3. Pan Am / Safety Fine
  4. Stealth Bomber
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  6. (Commercial: Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Nutri-Grain.)
  7. Silkwood Settlement
  8. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  10. (Commercial: Isuzu Trucks; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  11. US-Cuba Relations / Embargo
  12. US-Cuba Relations / Divided Families
  13. Nazi War Criminals / Artukovic
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  15. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Dewey Stevens Wine Cooler; Hanes Underwear; Murine Ear Wax Removal System.)
  16. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  17. Oklahoma / Post Office Massacre Aftermath
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Whirlpool Dishwashers; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  20. Person of The Week (Curran)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 22, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Mexico Relations / Drug Operations
  3. Air Traffic Controllers / Drug Abuse
  4. Pan Am Fine
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Winn Dixie.)
  7. Nicaragua / United States Bases In Honduras
  8. US-Cuba Relations / Embargo
  9. South Africa / Tutu
  10. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  11. Rome / Marcos Ally
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Products; Delicare; Avail Vitamins.)
  14. Silkwood Settlement
  15. Deaver Controversy
  16. Anti-Satellite Weapons
  17. Public Housing
  18. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Clorets.)
  20. Economy / Durable Goods
  21. Wealthy Americans
  22. Ft. Wayne, Indiana / Renewal
  23. Conrail / Norfolk Southern Offer
  24. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Polident; Thompson's Water Seal; Bufferin.)
  25. US-USSR Relations / Scientific Exchange
  26. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 22, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Pan Am / Federal Aviation Administration Fine
  3. Denver / Emergency Landing
  4. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Roger Mudd)
  6. (Commercial: Bufferin; Folgers Coffee; Mazda.)
  7. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  8. Philippines / Sin
  9. Honduras / Contra Training
  10. Angola Rebels
  11. US-Cuba Relations / Embargo
  12. (Commercial: Affinity Shampoo; Ford Motor Company; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  13. Air Traffic Controllers / Drug Use
  14. New York City / Harbor Blockade
  15. Silkwood Settlement
  16. (Commercial: Delicare; Avail Vitamins; Mazda; Riopan Plus.)
  17. Tax Reform
  18. White House / Water Heater
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Isuzu Trucks; Thompson's Water Seal; "Meet the Press"; Serta Mattresses.)
  21. Special Segment (Solo Sailor)
  22. Good Night

August 23, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 23, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. China, PR / Espionage
  3. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  4. Reagan / Tax Reform
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Anacin.)
  7. El Salvador
  8. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  9. Angola / USSR Weapons
  10. MX Missile Test
  11. Thatcher / USSR Visit
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  13. (Commercial: Folgers; Fasteeth For Lowers; Whirlpool Dishwashers; National Education Association)
  14. South / Urban Gangs
  15. Governors Conference / Education
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  17. (Commercial: Nuprin; IBM Personal Computers; Taster's Choice; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  18. Sports: Golf, Little League Series, Football
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  20. (Commercial: Serta Mattresses; Efferdent; Remegel; "This Week".)
  21. Griffin
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 23, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. China, PR / Espionage
  3. Tax Reform
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges and Ovens; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  6. Handsacrossamerica
  7. Feeding The Hungry
  8. South / Drought
  9. Maine / Red Tide
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Thompson's Water Seal; Polident; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated)
  12. Lebanon
  13. Philippines / Aquino Government
  14. Pakistan / Civil Unrest
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Delicare; Avail Vitamins.)
  16. Pennsylvania / Trolley Accident
  17. California / Train Derailment
  18. Haitian Refugees
  19. Oklahoma / Massacre Follow-Up
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Folgers; Subaru; Efferdent; Suplical.)
  21. Israel / Rock 'N Roll School
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 23, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-Mexico Relations / DEA
  3. New York City / Drug Raid
  4. Gallup Poll / Drugs and Schools
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; AT&T; Woolite; Black Flag Roach Ender.)
  7. China, PR / Espionage
  8. Moscow / Peace Rallies
  9. Thatcher / USSR Visit
  10. El Salvador
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Clorets; Efferdent; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  12. John Deere Strikes / Iowa, Illinois
  13. Lake Okeechobee
  14. Garn / Kidney Donation
  15. Governors Conference / Education
  16. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  17. (Commercial: Arm and Hammer Carpet Deodorizer and Baking Soda; Total; California Cooler.)
  18. Farm Policy
  19. Tenn-Tom Waterway
  20. (Commercial: Polident; Riopan Plus; "Meet the Press"; NBC Sportsworld"; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  21. Blatnick
  22. Good Night

August 24, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Frontier Airlines Shutdown
  3. Cameroon / Toxic Gas
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: Fasteeth For Lowers; Telecheck.)
  6. US-Egypt Maneuvers / Libya
  7. Philippines / Aquino
  8. Hawaii / Marcos Rally
  9. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  11. (Commercial: Muscular Dystrophy Association and Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated; Kellogg's Product 19; American Express Travelers Cheques; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  12. Fall Elections / Economy
  13. Drug War / Hawkins, Deconcini
  14. (Commercial: Puppy Chow Dog Food; Tylenol; Subaru; Whirlpool Dishwashers; "World News Tonight".)
  15. Sports: Golf, Tennis
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  17. (Commercial: AT&T; Polident; Good Morning America.)
  18. American Indians / Israeli Farmers
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 24, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Frontier Airlines Shutdown
  3. Japan / USS New Jersey
  4. Philippines / Aquino
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Subaru; Planters Peanuts.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  8. Nicaragua-US Relations / Espionage
  9. Drug War
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; American Express Travelers Cheques; Fasteeth For Lowers; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  12. Idaho / Firefighter Accident
  13. Alcoholism / Genetic Basis
  14. Florida / Felons and Minors Law
  15. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Benjamin Moore Paints; Efferdent; Remegel.)
  16. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Leak
  17. California / Refinery Fires
  18. Computer Industry / Women
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  20. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Taster's Choice; Thompson's Water Seal; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  21. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 24, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  3. KAL 007 Follow-Up
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  5. (Commercial: Gumout Auto Products; Fasteeth For Lowers; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  6. Frontier Airlines Shutdown
  7. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  8. US-Mexico Relations / DEA Agents
  9. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Efferdent.)
  10. Japan / USS New Jersey
  11. South Africa / Priest Tortured
  12. Sudan / Civil War
  13. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Leak
  14. Philippines / Aquino
  15. Hawaii / Marcos Rally
  16. Hess / Prison Diversions
  17. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda and Carpet Deodorizer; Nutri-Grain.)
  18. McEnroe
  19. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; "Today"; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  20. O'Kelley Family
  21. Good Night

August 25, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Leak
  3. USSR / Chernobyl Report
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Bufferin.)
  6. US-Libya Relations / Kadhafi
  7. USSR / Shuttle Program
  8. Espionage / Zakharov
  9. Shcharansky Reunion
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; Ford Motor Company; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  12. Frontier Airlines
  13. Money Matters: John Deere, Stock Market
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Thompson's Water Seal; American Express Buyers Assurance Service; Burger King.)
  16. AIDS / White
  17. Special Assignment (AIDS Hospital)
  18. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Tylenol; "Nightline".)
  21. Correction / Zakharov
  22. Alaska / Hubbard Glacier
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 25, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Leak
  3. Frontier Shutdown
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Total; Playtex.)
  6. Libya-US Relations
  7. Espionage / Zakharov
  8. USSR / Chernobyl Report
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated)
  11. Shcharansky Family
  12. Iran-USSR Relations / Gas Sale
  13. France / Forest Fires
  14. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran.)
  15. Pennsylvania / Drug Smuggling
  16. California / Drug War
  17. Children / Weight Control
  18. AIDS / White
  19. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  20. (Commercial: Bufferin; Affinity Shampoo; Burger King.)
  21. South Africa / Racial Violence
  22. South Africa / Economy
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 25, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Leak
  3. USSR / Chernobyl Report
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Bufferin; Efferdent; Remegel; Serta Mattresses.)
  6. Frontier Shutdown
  7. John Deere Strike
  8. Oklahoma / Massacre Aftermath
  9. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Wheaties; AT&T.)
  10. US-Libya Relations / Kadhafi
  11. Espionage / Zakharov
  12. Shcharansky Family
  13. Socialist Workers Party
  14. (Commercial: Burger King; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Posture Calcium Supplement.)
  15. Family Income
  16. Temporary Workers
  17. Working Mothers
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; Folgers; Total.)
  20. Children / Weight Control
  21. Good Night

August 26, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 26, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Leak
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Clorets; Ford Motor Company.)
  5. Heart Disease and Diet
  6. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  7. Hurricane Charley
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Raisin Nut Bran; Dewey Stevens Wine Cooler.)
  10. Money Matters: Texas Air-Eastern Merger
  11. Primaries / Oklahoma, Alaska
  12. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Isuzu; Planters Peanuts; Serta Mattresses; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated)
  15. Poverty Report
  16. Special Assignment (Health Care: American Indians)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Bufferin; National Education Association; Riunite Wine; "Nightline".)
  19. Tennis
  20. AIDS / Smith
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 26, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Leak
  3. Heart Disease and Diet
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; Fixodent; Tums.)
  6. Airline Industry / Frontier, Texas Air-Eastern Merger
  7. Air Safety / Wind Shear
  8. Poverty Report
  9. Economy / Prime Rate
  10. USS Forrestal
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Taster's Choice; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  12. Governors' Conference
  13. Texas / Execution
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  15. (Commercial: Color Tile; Dulcolax.)
  16. South Africa / Racial Violence
  17. USSR / Chernobyl Report
  18. Israel / Black Hebrews
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Isuzu; American Express Travelers Cheques; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers.)
  21. Tennis
  22. AIDS / Survey
  23. AIDS / Smith
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 26, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Poverty Report
  3. Economy / Prime Rate
  4. Texas Air-Eastern Merger
  5. Frontier Airlines
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  7. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Color Tile; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. Cameroon / Toxic Gas Disaster
  9. Cameroon-Israeli Relations
  10. Israel / Black Hebrews Controversy
  11. (Commercial: Fixodent; Total; Playtex Bras.)
  12. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  13. Carter Administration / Iran-USSR Border Incident
  14. South Africa / Racial Violence
  15. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; Affinity Shampoo.)
  16. AIDS / Smith
  17. Heart Disease and Diet
  18. Commentary (Tax Reform and Charity)
  19. NBC / Wright
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Isuzu; Efferdent; Suplical; "Today"; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  22. Japan / Gate Ball
  23. Good Night

August 27, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 27, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Violence, Divestment
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  5. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Disaster
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit Preparations
  7. US-Libya Relations
  8. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  9. Reagan Administration / United Nations Population Fund
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; National Education Association; Color Tile.)
  12. Frontier Airlines
  13. Air Traffic Controllers and Drug Abuse
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Hanes Underwear; Nutri-Grain; American Express Buyer's Assurance Service; Tylenol.)
  16. '86 Vote
  17. Special Assignment (College Tuition Plan)
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. New Mexico / 1957 Bomb Mishap
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Riunite Wine; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; "Nightline".)
  22. Knight / Death
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 27, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Leak
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. Frontier Airlines
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Winn Dixie.)
  7. US-Libya Relations
  8. US-USSR Relations / Star Wars
  9. Castelo Indictment
  10. (Commercial: Color Tile; Clorets.)
  11. Reagan Administration / United Nations Population Fund
  12. Breast Cancer
  13. AIDS / Insects
  14. Wisconsin / Legionnaires' Disease
  15. Coffee and Health
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Gallo Wine.)
  18. US-Mexico Relations / Cortez Incident
  19. Tennessee / School Shooting
  20. Utah / Juvenile Delinquency
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  22. (Commercial: Isuzu; Total; Playtex Bras; Advil.)
  23. Knight / Death
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 27, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. South Africa / Racial Violence, Divestment
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Fresh Step Cat Litter; Metamucil; Isuzu.)
  5. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Disaster
  6. US-Libya Relations
  7. (Commercial: IBM Personal Computers; Total; Dentu-Creme; 2000 Flushes.)
  8. Cocaine
  9. Houston / AIDS Hospital
  10. Cancer
  11. Reagan Administration / United Nations Population Fund
  12. (Commercial: Fixodent; Sears Tires; Dulcolax.)
  13. Frontier Airlines
  14. Air Traffic Controllers / Drug Abuse
  15. Commentary (US Space Policy)
  16. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  17. New Mexico / 1957 H-Bomb Accident
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Ford Tempo; Playtex Bras; Fruit & Fibre.)
  20. World Chess Championship
  21. Good Night

August 28, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 28, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Whitworth Sentence
  3. Lebanon / Hostages
  4. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Catastrophe
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Wheaties; Tylenol.)
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. Special Assignment (S. African Youth)
  9. Bolivia / Civil Unrest
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Burger King; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers; Isuzu.)
  12. Money Matters: General Motors
  13. Hormel Dispute
  14. Economy / Index, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Kellogg's Special K; AT&T; Riunite Wine.)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Egypt
  18. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  19. Challenger Follow-Up
  20. Census Report
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Bayer Aspirin; Minwax Wood Finish; AT&T; "20/20".)
  23. Cajun Cooking
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 28, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Espionage / Whitworth Sentence
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Disaster
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Total; Planters Peanuts.)
  7. Economy / Index
  8. General Motors / Interest Rates
  9. Hormel Settlement
  10. Dinoseb
  11. Reagan / Health
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  13. (Commercial: Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; American Express Travelers Cheques; Dulcolax.)
  14. Lebanon / Hostages
  15. Military / Stolen Weapons
  16. New Jersey / Philippines Fugitive
  17. USSR / Jews
  18. Bolivia / Civil Unrest
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Volkswagen; Efferdent; Remegel.)
  21. Fire Deaths
  22. Children / Window Deaths
  23. (Commercial: Riunite Wine; Burger King; Anacin; Anbesol.)
  24. Census Report
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 28, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Economy / Index, General Motors
  3. Espionage / Whitworth Sentence
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Affinity Shampoo; Volkswagen.)
  6. Lebanon / Hostages
  7. South Africa / Racial Violence
  8. South Africa / Divestment
  9. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Disaster
  10. (Commercial: Burger King; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  11. Legionnaires' Disease
  12. Frontier Airlines
  13. Hormel Settlement
  14. Farm Crisis
  15. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Ford Taurus; Total.)
  16. Bolivia / Civil Unrest
  17. New Jersey / Philippines Suspect
  18. Commentary (National Guard)
  19. Def. Contractors / Lockheed
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; American Express Travelers Cheques; "Today"; Dewey Stevens Wine Cooler.)
  22. Vorhaus
  23. Good Night

August 29, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 29, 1986
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Economy / Trade Deficit, Home Mortgage Rate
  3. Auto Interest Rates
  4. Frontier Airlines
  5. Hunt Brothers / Bankruptcy
  6. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  9. Legionnaires' Disease
  10. Drug War / Goodyear Blimp
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Color Tile; Efferdent; Remegel; American Express Buyers Assurance Service.)
  13. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Disaster
  14. Berlin Wall Escape
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: National Education Association; Wheaties; Anacin; Ford Motor Company.)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Verification
  18. US-USSR Relations / Fishing
  19. California / Drug Dealer's Funeral
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Micatin Athlete's Foot Medication; Maalox-Plus; Hanes Underwear; "Nightline"; "This Week.")
  22. Person of The Week (Don. Burr)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 29, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Economy / Trade Deficit
  3. Hunt Brothers / Bankruptcy
  4. Frontier Airlines
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Color Tile; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; Mylanta-II.)
  7. Drug War / Goodyear Blimp
  8. California / Drug King Funeral
  9. Cocaine Babies / Florida Custody Fight
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Gallo Wine.)
  12. Auto Interest Rates
  13. Economy / New Home Sales
  14. Houston / Arson
  15. AIDS / Transplants
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles; Fiberall.)
  18. Espionage / Whitworth
  19. Berlin Wall Escape
  20. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Disaster
  21. Northern Ireland / Protestant Violence
  22. Garbage Pail Kids
  23. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Tylenol; Maalox- Plus.)
  24. Lutherans
  25. North Carolina / Slave Reunion
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 29, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Economy / Trade Deficit
  3. Japan / Trade
  4. Auto Industry Interest Rates
  5. Economy / New Home Sales
  6. Hunt Brothers / Bankruptcy
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  8. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; Isuzu; Fixodent.)
  9. US-Libya Relations / Terrorism
  10. United States Tourism
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Color Tile; Gallo Wine.)
  13. Bolivia / Civil Unrest
  14. Special Segment (Stroessner's Paraguay)
  15. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; Sears Tires; Benjamin Moore Paints.)
  16. Star Wars Test
  17. Berlin Wall Escape
  18. USSR / Mauri
  19. Fossey Murder Investigation
  20. Challenger Aftermath / McNair Suit
  21. Drug War / Goodyear Blimp
  22. Garbage Pail Kids
  23. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Serta Mattresses; "Meet the Press"; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated)
  24. Cycling
  25. Good Night

August 30, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 30, 1986
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Daniloff
  3. Turkey / Irwin
  4. North Atlantic / Helicopter Crash
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  6. (Commercial: Fixodent; Puritan Cooking Oil.)
  7. Frontier Airlines
  8. Auto Interest Rates
  9. Reagan / Economy
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. (Commercial: Michelin Tires; Taster's Choice; IBM Personal Computers; Total.)
  12. Media and Organ Donations
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  14. (Commercial: AT&T; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Serta Mattresses; Efferdent.)
  15. Sports: Tennis, Baseball, Football
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  17. (Commercial: Telecheck; Nutri-Grain; "This Week".)
  18. North Carolina / Slave Reunion
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 30, 1986
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. USSR / Daniloff
  3. Turkey / Irwin
  4. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Leak
  5. North Atlantic / Helicopter Crash
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Canon NP3525 and Personal Copiers.)
  8. US-Libya Relations / Terrorism
  9. South Africa / Apartheid
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Bufferin; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; 2000 Flushes; AT&T.)
  12. Labor Day
  13. Apparel Ind. / Robotics
  14. Economy / Reagan
  15. Japan / Service Stations
  16. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Playtex Bras; Clorets; Efferdent.)
  17. Mexico / Drug War
  18. Wall Street / Drugs
  19. Police Weapons
  20. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kellogg's Special K; Emery; Thompson's Water Seal; Planters Peanuts.)
  21. North Carolina / Slave Reunion
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 30, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. USSR / Daniloff
  3. Turkey / Irwin
  4. US-Libya Relations / Terrorism
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  6. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Clorets; Efferdent; Fixodent.)
  7. Cameroon / Volcanic Gas Leak
  8. North Atlantic / Helicopter Crash
  9. South Africa / Perkins
  10. Vatican vs. Curran
  11. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Gentle Nature Laxative; Gas-X.)
  12. AIDS
  13. (Commercial: Volkswagen; IBM Personal Computers; "Meet the Press"; "NBC Sportsworld"; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  14. US-Mexico Relations / Drug War
  15. Pentagon's Revolving Door
  16. Phone System
  17. Texas / Workfare
  18. United States Immigration / Bedford
  19. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Arm and Hammer Deodorizer Spray; Total.)
  20. Baseball / Minor Leagues
  21. Georgia / Brothers
  22. North Carolina / Slave Reunion
  23. Good Night

August 31, 1986

• ABC Evening News for August 31, 1986
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. California / Plane Collision
  3. California / Surfing Riot
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Contel Communications Systems.)
  6. USSR / Daniloff
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  9. (Commercial: Anacin; IBM Pc Convertible Computer; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; Fixodent.)
  10. AIDS / Legal Questions
  11. Moore / Death
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  13. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Glidden Paint; National Education Association; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Sports: Baseball, Tennis
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: 2000 Flushes Cleanser; Bufferin; "Good Morning America.")
  17. Connecticut / Speeders
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for August 31, 1986
  1. Introduction Susan Spencer (New York City)
  2. California / Plane Collision
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Susan Spencer)
  4. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Gentle Nature; Gas-X.)
  5. USSR / Daniloff
  6. KAL 007 Downing Follow-Up
  7. Poland / Solidarity
  8. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Taster's Choice; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council, Incorporated; Thompson's Water Seal; Dr. Scholl's Air-Pillo Insoles.)
  9. Phone Service
  10. Moore / Death
  11. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Clorets.)
  12. Drugs and Crime
  13. New York City / Drug Crackdown
  14. (Commercial: Upcoming Item; AT&T; Riopan Plus; Playtex Bras.)
  15. England / Punch and Judy
  16. United States Tennis Open
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for August 31, 1986
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. California / Plane Collision
  3. Athens / Emergency Landing
  4. USSR / Daniloff
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  6. (Commercial: AT&T; Bayer Aspirin; Minwax Wood Finish; Grape-Nuts.)
  7. Eastern Europe / Earthquake
  8. South Africa / Tutu
  9. (Commercial: Anacin; Anbesol; Playtex Bras; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  10. Organized Labor
  11. Alaska / Hubbard Glacier
  12. (Commercial: Wheaties; Clorets; Efferdent; IBM Personal Computers.)
  13. Moore / Death
  14. (Commercial: Gentle Nature; Gas-X; IBM Pc Convertible Computer; "1986"; Arm and Hammer Deodorizer Spray.)
  15. Stunt Women
  16. California / Plane Collision Update
  17. Good Night

Specials

• August 04, 1986 - NBC Special - Reagan Statement Re: Drug Policy
• August 05, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline
• August 12, 1986 - ABC Special - Reagan News Conference
• August 12, 1986 - ABC Special - Nightline
• August 12, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference and Comments
• August 12, 1986 - CBS Special - Reagan Press Conference and Comments
• August 12, 1986 - MTO Special - Reagan Press Conference and Comments
• August 12, 1986 - NBC Special - President Reagan's News Conference (Introduction only)
• August 12, 1986 - NBC Special - President Reagan's News Conference (Post-event only)
• August 14, 1986 - ABC Special - 20/20
• August 27, 1986 - PBS Special - Enterprise Special: Embargo on Nicaragua

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