December 1987 Broadcast Index

Evening News

December 1, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 1, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev's Russia (Part II)
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Subaru Justy.)
  6. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  7. Haiti / Elections / Violence
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; MCI; Nikon Cameras.)
  10. Burma-Thailand Border / Korea Plane Crash
  11. North Korea-S.Korea Relations
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Dimetapp Plus; Chrysler; First Alert Flashlight; Sears Diehard Battery.)
  14. Atmosphere / Ozone Layer
  15. India / Bhopal Case
  16. Space / Orbiting Station
  17. Money Matters: Economy Indicators, Stock Market
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Texas Instruments' Speak and Math; Canon Cameras; Red Lobster; "Nightline".)
  20. Baldwin Death
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 1, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  4. Haiti / Elections / Violence
  5. South Korea / Plane Crash
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Stetson Cologne; Advil; Metamucil.)
  8. Atmosphere / Ozone Layer
  9. Space / Orbiting Station
  10. Money Matters: Economy Indicators, Stock Market
  11. (Commercial: MCI; Red Lobster; Polident; Tums.)
  12. Supreme Court / School Prayer
  13. Campaign '88
  14. Baldwin Death
  15. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; First Alert Ready-Lite; Wheaties; Oster.)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Army (Part I)
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 1, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Kennedy Center For Performing Arts, Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Mueslix.)
  6. South Korea / Plane Crash
  7. Deaver / Trial
  8. Money Matter: Economy, Stock Market
  9. (Commercial: MCI; Nabisco Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer.)
  10. Campaign '88
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  12. (Commercial: Sinutab; Carnival Cruise Lines; Red Lobster; Fixodent; Sears Diehard Battery.)
  13. Space / Orbiting Station
  14. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  15. Baldwin Death
  16. (Commercial: Olympus Infinity; Subaru Justy; Citizen Watch; Tums.)
  17. Commentary (Presidential Debate)
  18. Polls
  19. Good Night

December 2, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev's Limits of Power (Part III)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Raisa Gorbachev
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; A.1. Poultry Sauce.)
  7. Chicago, Illinois / Mayor
  8. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  9. Haiti / Elections / Violence
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; MCI; Sears Diehard Battery; Maalox Whip.)
  12. Freedom of Speech / Falwell vs. Flynt
  13. Money Matters: Takeover, Stock Market
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Texas Instruments' Speak and Math; Ecotrin; Subaru; Gold Information Center; Isotoner Slippers.)
  16. Airlines / Report
  17. America's Cup
  18. Astronomy / Quasar
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Nikon Cameras; AT&T; Carnival Cruise Lines; "Nightline".)
  21. Great Britain / Prince Charles / Architecture
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  4. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  5. Money Matters: Takeover, Stock Market
  6. Campaign '88 / Presidential Debate
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (COMMERCIAL: Citizen Watch; Tappan Microwave and K Mart; Wheaties; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  9. AIDS Commission / Report
  10. Airline / Performance Report
  11. Toy Gun / Controversy
  12. Astronomy / Quasar
  13. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Stetson Cologne; Mylanta-II; AT&T.)
  14. Haiti / Elections / Violence
  15. Prison / Furloughs
  16. Chicago, Illinois / Mayor
  17. (Commercial: Subaru; Fixodent; Scope; 1987 Gold Information Center)
  18. Freedom of Speech / Falwell vs. Flynt
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Campaign '88
  4. Campaign '88 / Presidential Debate
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Wheaties.)
  7. Chicago, Illinois / Mayor
  8. Cuban Prisoners / Riot / Atlanta, Georgia
  9. AIDS Commission / Report
  10. (Commercial: Campbell's Soup; Ford; Vanish Drop-Ins; Maalox- Plus.)
  11. Freedom of Speech / Falwell vs. Flynt
  12. Economy: Housing Start, Stock Market
  13. (Commercial: Colibri; MCI; Nutri-Grain; A.1. Poultry Sauce; Sears Diehard Battery.)
  14. Commentary (US-USSR Summit)
  15. Raisa Gorbachev / Nancy Reagan
  16. (Commercial: American Express; Nescafe; "Today"; K Mart; Olympus Infinity.)
  17. Special Segment (New Thinking In USSR ) (Part I)
  18. Good Night

December 3, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 3, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Reagan Interview
  3. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Human Rights
  5. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Human Rights (Part IV)
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Norelco Razors and Quest For Gold Sweepstakes; Ecotrin.)
  8. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  9. Cuban Prisoners / Louisiana / Aftermath
  10. Haiti / Elections / Violence
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Le Menu; Nikon Cameras; Subaru Justy.)
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market, Interest Rates, West Germany
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Citizen Watches; Minwax; Bayer; Canon Cameras.)
  16. McFarland, California / Cancer / Children
  17. Med.: Heart Transplants / Anniversary / Procedures
  18. (Commercial: First Alert Smoke Detector; Canon Copiers; Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Sears; "Nightline".)
  19. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 3, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Reagan Interview
  3. US-USSR Relations / Treaty / Campaign '88
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Total Oatmeal; Remington Razors; Caffree; Maalox- Plus.)
  6. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  7. Money Matters: Stock Market, Interest Rates
  8. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Riopan Plus; Advil; Buick.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Human Rights
  10. Central American / Peace Talks
  11. Haiti / Elections / Violence
  12. (Commercial: Smucker's Simply Fruit Spread; Total; Ecotrin; Sears.)
  13. Theater in America
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 3, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Reagan Interview
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Colibri; Buick; K Mart.)
  5. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  6. (Commercial: Tums; Subaru; Red Lobster; Fixodent.)
  7. Money Matters: Stock Market, Interest Rates
  8. E.F. Hutton-Shearson Lehman Brothers Merger
  9. Retail Sales
  10. (Commercial: Caffree; IBM; Oster; Maalox Whip.)
  11. Central American / Peace Talks
  12. Arms Smuggling
  13. Mind Weapons
  14. (Commercial: Canon Copier; Dimetapp; "Today"; Mueslix; K Mart.)
  15. Commentary (Gorbachev)
  16. Special Segment (USSR Economy) (Part II)
  17. Good Night

December 4, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Conservatives / US-USSR Relations
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / The Leaders (Part V)
  4. Afghanistan / USSR Role
  5. B-1 Bomber
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: AT&T; Maytag Washers.)
  8. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  9. Haiti-US Relations
  10. Great Britain / BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Documentary
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Mueslix Cereal; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  13. Los Angeles, California / Toy Gun Ban
  14. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Robitussin; Remington Surgical Clippers and Razors; Northwest Airlines; Isotoner Slippers; Nikon Cameras.)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Sears; Chrysler; 20/20.)
  20. Person of The Week (Agustin Roman)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Conservatives / US-USSR Relations
  3. Deaver / Book
  4. USSR / Perestroika
  5. Chernobyl / Nuclear Accident
  6. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Stetson Cologne; American Express; Wheaties.)
  9. Money Matters: Unemployment
  10. Money Matters: Layoffs, Stock Market
  11. (Commercial: Sears; Red Lobster; Tylenol.)
  12. Haiti / Elections / Violence
  13. US-USSR Relations / Air Force (Part II)
  14. Cambodia / Vietnam Peace Talks
  15. Rwanda / Plane Crash
  16. (Commercial: IBM; First Alert Ready-Lite; Maalox Whip; K Mart.)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Reagan / Conservatives / US-USSR Relations
  3. Deaver / Book
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Human Rights
  5. Senate Resolution / US-USSR Divided Families
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Planters Mixed Nuts.)
  8. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Atlanta, Georgia
  9. Highway Snipers
  10. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  11. (Commercial: Colibri; Medipren; Subaru; Total Oatmeal.)
  12. Med.: Transplants
  13. B-1 Bomber
  14. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; IBM; Caffree; Take Pride in America; Scope.)
  15. Central American / Peace Talks
  16. Rwanda / Plane Crash
  17. South Africa / Anti-Apartheid Violence
  18. Kadhafi / Hockey
  19. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Citizen Watch; Channel 4; Canon Copier; K Mart.)
  20. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  21. Good Night

December 5, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 5, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 5, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Treaty
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Emigration
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Special K; Canon Copiers; Maalox-Plus.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Protests
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  9. (Commercial: MCI; Wheaties; Subaru; Mylanta-II.)
  10. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Airplane Engine
  11. Cuban Prisoners / Riot / Atlanta, Georgia
  12. Christmas / Shopping / Catalogues
  13. (Commercial: Planters Nuts; Sominex; Rolaids.)
  14. Football / Heisman Trophy
  15. Pesticides / EPA Ban
  16. Med.: Medicaid / Oregon / Med. Funding
  17. (Commercial: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Total; Dristan.)
  18. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  19. China, PR / Tourist Shooting Range
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 5, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. Economy: Defense Spending
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Dristan; Anacin.)
  6. Iran/Contra Scandal
  7. Campaign '88 / Iowa / Bush / Dole
  8. Fargo, North Dakota / Ice Incident
  9. (Commercial: Efferdent; Dimetapp; Maytag Dishwashers; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Summit / History of Geneva Talks
  11. (Commercial: Wheaties; Planters Nuts; Subaru Justy; Attends.)
  12. Special Segment (USSR Economy / Stalin) (Part III)
  13. (Commercial: Mueslix Cereal; AT&T; Crusade For Children.)
  14. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Paritsky Family
  15. Good Night

December 6, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 6, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Protests / Washington, DC / Moscow
  3. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Long-Range Missiles
  5. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev Wardrobe
  7. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Nutri-Grain Cereal; Citizen Watches; Remington Surgical Clippers and Razors; Isotoner Slippers.)
  8. Campaign '88 / Iowa / Republicans
  9. Cuban Prisoners / Atlanta, Georgia / Aftermath
  10. Persian Gulf
  11. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Wheaties; Subaru; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Red Lobster.)
  12. Sports: Pro Football / Basketball / Bogues
  13. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Northwest Airlines; Maalox- Plus.)
  14. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Reagan
  15. (Commercial: ABC's Olympic Diary; Miller Brewing Company and US Olympic Training Centers.)
  16. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 6, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 6, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

December 7, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 7, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev / Start
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Tylenol; Isotoner Slippers.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Verification
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Coca-Cola; Canon Cameras.)
  9. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  10. Deaver Trial
  11. Money Matters: Dollar, Stock Market
  12. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii / World War II Memorial
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: IBM; Mercedes-Benz; Dimetapp.)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Washington, DC / Christmas Tree
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Ecotrin; American Express; Northwest Airlines; "Nightline".)
  18. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Washington, DC
  19. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Schedule
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 7, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Missiles
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Coca-Cola; Ford; Caffree.)
  6. Gorbachev-Thatcher Meeting
  7. Raisa Gorbachev
  8. White House Christmas Tree / Nancy-Raisa Relations
  9. (Commercial: Pam; FTD; Mercedes-Benz; Maalox Whip.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Treaty Ratification
  11. Supreme Court Rulings
  12. Deaver Trial
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: Tylenol; Remington Razors; Total; 1987 Gold Information Center)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Christmas Tree
  16. Gorbachev Arrival / Demonstrations
  17. USSR President
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 7, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Coca-Cola.)
  5. Supreme Court Rulings
  6. Deaver Trial
  7. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  10. (Commercial: Maalox Whip; Buick; Shredded Wheat 'N Bran; Northwest Airlines.)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Iceland Summit
  12. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Christmas Tree
  13. (Commercial: Efferdent; Canon Copier; NBC News Summit Report; Special K; K Mart.)
  14. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  15. Raisa Gorbachev
  16. (Commercial: American Express; Quaker Fruit and Cream Oatmeal.)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Inf Treaty
  18. Good Night

December 8, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 8, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Baker
  5. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Raisa
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Nikon Cameras; Coca-Cola.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  9. US-USSR Relations / Summit / European Response
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Maalox Whip; Sominex; IBM.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Treaties and Defense Spending
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Afrin Nasal Spray; Isotoner Slippers; MCI; Red Lobster.)
  15. California / Plane Crash
  16. Nicaragua / Denby
  17. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Preparation H; Advil; Remington Razors; Olympus Cameras; Drano; "Nightline".)
  20. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 8, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Coca-Cola; K Mart; Sominex.)
  6. California / Plane Crash
  7. Nicaragua / Denby
  8. Stock Market Report
  9. (Commercial: Buick Regal; Red Lobster; 1987 Gold Information Center)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Missiles (Part III)
  11. Pilot / Rust
  12. (Commercial: FTD; Sunsweet Prunes; Polident; English Leather.)
  13. White House / State Dinner
  14. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 8, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. White House / State Dinner
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Coca-Cola; Tylenol.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit / European Response
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  9. (Commercial: Afrin Nasal Spray; IBM; Tappan Microwave and K Mart.)
  10. California / Plane Crash
  11. Nicaragua / Denby
  12. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  14. (Commercial: Canon Copier; Buick; AT&T; Dimetapp; Pam.)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Raisa
  16. Commentary (Gorbachev Visit)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  18. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Fixodent; "Today"; Mueslix; Panasonic and K Mart.)
  19. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  20. US-USSR Relations
  21. Good Night

December 9, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 9, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev-Cong. Leaders
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Raisa Gorbachev
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Sears Diehard Battery; Olympus Cameras; Drixoral; Chanel No. 5.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Lawrence, Kansas
  11. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Missile Technology
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Riunite; Gold Information Center; Maalox-Plus; Canon Cameras.)
  14. California / Plane Crash
  15. Peru / Plane Crash
  16. Philippines / Honasan
  17. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Nikon Cameras; MCI; Red Lobster; "Nightline".)
  20. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  21. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 9, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev-Cong. Leaders
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Raisa Gorbachev
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Ford Ranger; K Mart; FTD.)
  6. Afghan Refugee March
  7. Afghanistan / USSR Role
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  9. Philippines / Honasan
  10. (Commercial: Efferdent; Total; Carnival Cruise Lines; Maalox- Plus.)
  11. California / Plane Crash
  12. Deaver Trial
  13. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  14. (Commercial: Anacin; Ford; Riunite; Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton.)
  15. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Weapons (Part IV)
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 9, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev-Cong. Leaders
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Total Oatmeal; Dristan.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Afghanistan
  7. Campaign '88
  8. (Commercial: Chap Stick; American Express; K Mart; Maalox-Plus.)
  9. USSR -US Relations / Summit / Raisa Gorbachev
  10. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  11. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; Planters; Carnival Cruise Lines; Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton; Colibri.)
  12. California / Plane Crash
  13. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  16. (Commercial: Buick Regal; MCI; "Today"; Total.)
  17. Commentary (US-USSR Relations / Inf Treaty)
  18. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Emigres
  19. Good Night

December 10, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 10, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Special K; Chaps Cologne; Drixoral.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Strategic Weapons
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: IBM; Olympus Cameras; Chap Stick; Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Campaign '88
  11. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  12. (Commercial: MCI; Nikon Cameras; Afrin Nasal Spray; Citizen Watches; Maalox Whip.)
  13. Econ: Trade Deficit
  14. California / Plane Crash
  15. Waldheim / War Crimes
  16. Lebanon / Anderson
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; Isotoner Slippers; Canon Cameras; Medipren; "Nightline".)
  19. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 10, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  4. (Commercial: Total; Tylenol; Riunite; Remington Shavers.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Summit / SDI/Star Wars (Part V)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  7. Central American / Peace Plan
  8. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Red Lobster; American Express; Robitussin.)
  9. Economy: Trade Deficit
  10. New York / Tax Fraud
  11. California / Plane Crash
  12. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Taster's Choice; Sinutab; Rolaids.)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 10, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; FTD; K Mart.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Raisa Gorbachev
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  9. (Commercial: Triscuit; Liquid Drano; Total.)
  10. California / Plane Crash
  11. Economy: Trade Deficit
  12. Contra Aid
  13. Nobel Peace Prize
  14. South Korea / Elec. / Violence
  15. South Africa / Police Mutiny
  16. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  17. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; K Mart; Dimetapp; Remington Shavers; Colibri.)
  18. Commentary (US-USSR Relations / Summit Success)
  19. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Strategic Weapons
  20. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  21. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; Total; "Today"; Stove Top Stuffing; K Mart.)
  22. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  23. Good Night

December 11, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Star Wars
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: IBM.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Polls / Gorbachev
  7. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Shultz
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Missile Test
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Olympus Cameras; Isotoner Slippers; Mueslix Cereal; Medipren.)
  11. Egypt / Bus Crash
  12. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Gaza Strip
  13. Deaver Trial
  14. Money Matters: Pennzoil-Texaco Case, Producer Prices, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: FTD; Carnival Cruise Lines; Nikon Cameras; Sears Diehard Battery; Maalox-Plus.)
  17. Auction / Chaplin
  18. Heifetz Death
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Isotoner Slippers; Bayer; Canon Cameras; "20/20".)
  21. Person of The Week (Max Kampelman)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Star Wars
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Shultz
  4. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev / Warsaw Pact
  5. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Missile Test
  6. US-USSR Trade
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton; Total Oatmeal; Tappan Microwave and K Mart; Scope.)
  9. Pennzoil-Texaco Case
  10. Virginia / Dalkon Shield
  11. Supreme Court / Justice Marshall
  12. Elections '88 / Cuomo
  13. Economy: Wholesale Prices, Stock Market
  14. (Commercial: Oster; American Express; Pam; Dristan.)
  15. Colorado / Atomic Weapons
  16. Israel / Violence / West Bank
  17. Egypt / Bus Crash
  18. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  19. (Commercial: Total Oatmeal; Sunsweet Prunes; Canon Copiers; Mylanta-II.)
  20. Heifetz Death
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Star Wars
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Shultz
  4. Egypt / Bus Crash
  5. Israeli / Violence / West Bank
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; Nescafe; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  8. Money Matters: Pennzoil-Texaco Case
  9. Virginia / Dalkon Shield
  10. California / Plane Crash
  11. Economy: United States Dollar, Stock Market
  12. (Commercial: Medipren; Red Lobster; Pam.)
  13. Vermont / Christmas Cross
  14. Deaver Trial
  15. McLaughlin Confirmation
  16. (Commercial: Maalox Whip; Citizen Watch; IBM; West Bend and K Mart.)
  17. Special Segment (US-USSR Relations / Beyond Cold War)
  18. (Commercial: Colibri; Oster; Channel 4 Salutes; Folgers Crystals; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  19. Heifetz Death
  20. Good Night

December 12, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 12, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 12, 1987
  1. Persian Gulf / United States Rescue
  2. OPEC / Oil Prices
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Gorbachev
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Nescafe; Dentu-Creme and Dentu-Gel; Mylanta-II.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / SDI/Star Wars
  7. USSR -West Germany Relations
  8. Berlin Wall
  9. South Korea / Elec.
  10. (Commercial: Advil; Anheuser-Busch Public Service Announcement; Remington Razors; A.1. Poultry Sauce.)
  11. California / Plane Crash / Airport Sec.
  12. (Commercial: MCI; Raisin Bran and Bran Flakes.)
  13. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  14. South Africa / Mbeki
  15. (Commercial: Scope; Subaru; Maalox-Plus; First Alert Smoke Detector.)
  16. Israel / Planes and Birds
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 12, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (Los Angeles, California)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Rescue
  3. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Arms Talks
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Sinutab; Buick Regal.)
  6. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Gaza Strip
  7. South Korea / Elec.
  8. Haiti / Elections
  9. (Commercial: Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Nescafe; Dimetapp; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  10. Economy: Budget / Contra Aid
  11. Economy: Foreign Trade
  12. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Dristan; Anacin; Total Oatmeal; Planters Nuts; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  13. Campaign '88 / Bush
  14. Campaign '88 / Iowa / Notch Babies
  15. (Commercial: Special K; Dimetapp; Big Brothers Public Service Announcement; "NFL Live!"; Red Lobster.)
  16. Switzerland / Harpsichords
  17. Good Night

December 13, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 13, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / USSR -Nicaragua Relations
  3. US-USSR Relations / SDI/Star Wars
  4. US-USSR Relations / Cuomo
  5. (Commercial: Planters Nuts; Isotoner Slippers; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate.)
  6. Campaign '88 / Dole / US-USSR Treaty
  7. South Korea / Elec.
  8. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Gaza Strip
  9. (Commercial: Nikon Cameras; AT&T; Gold Information Center; Northwest Airlines; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  10. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  11. Economy: United States Dollar
  12. (Commercial: Pam; Canon Copiers; Isotoner Slippers; Remington Razors; Maalox-Plus.)
  13. Sports: Basketball / Pro Football / Ice Hockey
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Olympus Cameras; Northwest Airlines; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate.)
  16. Disc Jockey
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 13, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 13, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / USSR -Nicaragua Relations
  3. Nicaragua / Peace Plans
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Special K; FTD Florists.)
  6. Israel / Violence / West Bank / Gaza Strip
  7. South Korea / Elec.
  8. OPEC / Oil Prices
  9. (Commercial: Advil; Quaker Oats; Northwest Airlines.)
  10. Outlook (SDI/Star Wars)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; Fruit & Fibre Cereal; Red Lobster; Triscuit.)
  12. Sunday Journal (Mingo County, West Virginia / Politics)
  13. Iran/Contra Scandal / Bush
  14. (Commercial: Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Buick; "Today"; Scope; Pam.)
  15. Warrenton, Virginia / Christmas / Bull
  16. Good Night

December 14, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 14, 1987
  1. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  2. Supreme Court / Abortion
  3. Chrysler / Odometer Case
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; MCI.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Summit / Poll
  7. US-USSR Relations / SDI/Star Wars
  8. Nicaragua-US Relations
  9. Money Matters: OPEC Oil, Dollar, Stock Market
  10. Midwest / Snow
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Sominex; Remington Razors; Isotoner Slippers; Northwest Airlines.)
  13. South Korea / Elec.
  14. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; Iron Cologne; Canon Cameras; Carnival Cruise Lines; Tylenol Sinus Medication.)
  17. Special Assignment (Echoes of The Past)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Gallo Wines; Isotoner Slippers; Nikon Cameras; Drixoral; "Nightline".)
  20. Jackson / Football
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  3. AIDS / Catholics
  4. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Northwest Airlines; Efferdent; Subaru.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / SDI/Star Wars
  6. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. Economy: OPEC Oil
  9. Persian Gulf
  10. South Korea / Elec.
  11. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Red Lobster; Remington Shavers; Dristan.)
  12. Chrysler
  13. Teachers / Sexual Child Abuse
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  15. (Commercial: Canon Copier; Iron Cologne; Drixoral Plus; Smucker's Simply Fruit.)
  16. White House / US-USSR Relations / Nancy and Raisa
  17. Sex Discrimination / All-Male Clubs
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  3. Catholics / Condoms
  4. Women / AIDS
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Dristan; Remington Shavers.)
  7. Nicaragua-US Relations
  8. US-USSR Relations / Summit Aftermath
  9. Persian Gulf
  10. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; MCI; Medipren; American Express.)
  11. Midwest / Snow
  12. Postal Service / Cutbacks
  13. Chrysler
  14. South Korea / Elec.
  15. Money Matters: OPEC Oil, Gold, Stock Market
  16. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer; "Today"; Pam; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  17. Dallas, Texas / Vietnam War Vet.
  18. Good Night

December 15, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 15, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Hart
  3. Rice / Hart
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Isotoner Slippers.)
  6. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  7. Persian Gulf
  8. South Korea / Elec.
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Nikon Cameras; MCI; Chaps Cologne; Drixoral.)
  11. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  12. West Memphis, Arkansas / Tornado
  13. Midwest / Storm
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Riunite; Canon Copiers; Northwest Airlines; Medipren.)
  17. Pennsylvania / Amish
  18. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Sears Diehard Battery; Iron Cologne; Neo-Synephrine; Bayer; "Nightline".)
  19. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 15, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Hart
  3. Israel / Violence
  4. Persian Gulf
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: MCI; Dimetapp; Iron Cologne; Riunite.)
  7. West Memphis, Arkansas / Tornado / Midwest / Storm
  8. Canada / Laser Surgery
  9. Special Prosecutors
  10. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  11. (Commercial: Advil; Raisin Nut Bran; K Mart; Kaopectate.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Nicaragua
  13. South Korea / Elec.
  14. Economy: Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  15. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Sominex Liquid; Smucker's Simply Fruit; Drixoral.)
  16. Nevada / Nuclear Waste
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 15, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Tom Brokaw (NBC)
  2. Campaign '88 / Hart
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: MCI; Dristan; Anacin.)
  5. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  6. Israeli Raid
  7. Iran / Khomeini
  8. Persian Gulf
  9. South Korea / Elections
  10. US-USSR Relations / Nicaragua / SDI/Star Wars
  11. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; Planters Nuts; Subaru; Northwest Airlines.)
  12. West Memphis, Arkansas / Tornado / Midwest / Storm
  13. Drunk Driving
  14. (Commercial: Colibri; Citizen Watch; Metamucil; Northwest Airlines; K Mart.)
  15. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  16. Florida / Drug Arrest
  17. Stock Market Report
  18. (Commercial: Sinutab; Promega; Canon Copier; "Today"; Quaker Oatmeal.)
  19. Chester, Nebraska / Child Abuse
  20. Good Night

December 16, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Deaver Trial
  3. Campaign '88 / Hart / Poll
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Tylenol; Nikon Cameras.)
  6. South Korea / Elec.
  7. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Drixoral; Subaru; AT&T; Riunite.)
  10. Special Assignment (Battling The Mafia)
  11. Austria / Waldheim / Nazi Link
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Advil; Citizen Watches; Preparation H; Dristan; Canon Cameras.)
  14. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  15. Econ: Homeless
  16. Money Matters: Housing Starts, Stock Market
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton; First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguishers; Afrin Nasal Spray; Iron Cologne; Isotoner Slippers; "Nightline".)
  19. Med.: Bone Marrow Transplant
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Deaver Trial
  3. Campaign '88 / Hart / Poll
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; Iron Cologne; Riunite; Raisin Nut Bran.)
  6. South Korea / Elections
  7. Sicily / Italian Mafia
  8. Money Matters: House Start, Stock Market
  9. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Scope; Drixoral; Subaru.)
  10. Persian Gulf
  11. Israel / Violence
  12. Nicaragua / Ortega
  13. (Commercial: Tylenol; Canon Copier; Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton.)
  14. Chesapeake Bay, Maryland / Geese
  15. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Deaver Trial
  3. Nofziger Trial
  4. Special Prosecutor
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Raisin Nut Bran; FTD; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  7. South Korea / Elections
  8. Israel / Violence
  9. Israel / Rabin
  10. Nicaragua
  11. Nicaragua / Contra Aid
  12. (Commercial: Dimetapp; Triscuit; Red Lobster.)
  13. Campaign '88 / Hart
  14. Commentary (Hart Campaign)
  15. Campaign '88 / Dole
  16. Supreme Court / Kennedy / Nom.
  17. Economy: Homeless
  18. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Tylenol; IBM; Teleflora.)
  19. Special Segment (Stock Market Crash)
  20. Stock Market Report
  21. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; IBM; "Today"; K Mart.)
  22. Female Jockey / Krone
  23. Good Night

December 17, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 17, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Dole / US-USSR Relations / Treaty
  3. Iran/Contra Scandal / Bush / CIA
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Canon Cameras; Pubs. Clearing House.)
  6. Campaign '88 / Hart / Rice
  7. Seymour Stmts.
  8. Airport Sec.
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Riunite; Isotoner Slippers; Old Spice Cologne; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  12. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  13. USSR / Prison System
  14. Japan / Earthquake
  15. South Korea / Elec.
  16. Italy / Mafia Trial
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Teleflora; Nikon Cameras; Sears Diehard Battery; Iron Cologne.)
  19. Special Assignment (Sanctuary Movement / Child Abuse)
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: MCI; Chrysler; Olympus Cameras; Dimetapp; "Nightline".)
  22. Italy / Stradivarius Violins
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 17, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Seymour Stmts.
  3. Iran/Contra Scandal / Bush
  4. Campaign '88 / Dole / US-USSR Relations / Treaty
  5. Iran/Contra Scandal / CIA
  6. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  7. Persian Gulf
  8. South Korea / Elections
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: MCI; Remington Razors; Bayer; Neo-Synephrine.)
  11. Japan / Earthquake
  12. Airport Sec.
  13. Economy: Gross National Product
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Citizen Watch; Riunite; Iron Cologne; FTD.)
  16. Campaign '88 / Hart
  17. Campaign '88 / Babbitt
  18. Deaver Trial
  19. (Commercial: Advil; Pubs. Clearing House; Chrysler Corp.; Kaopectate.)
  20. English Hedgehogs
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 17, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Scandal / Bush
  3. Campaign '88 / Dole / US-USSR Relations / Treaty
  4. Campaign '88 / Hart
  5. Nancy Reagan / Hart
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Advil; Subaru Justy; Kaopectate.)
  8. AIDS' Combatant
  9. Airport Sec.
  10. Highway Deaths
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Chap Stick; MCI; Total; Ford Ranger.)
  13. South Korea / Elections
  14. Persian Gulf
  15. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  16. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  17. (Commercial: Chrysler Corp.; Pubs. Clearing House; Metamucil; FTD; Ford Mustang GT.)
  18. Special Segment (Incest)
  19. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Medipren; GMC Truck; Remington Razors.)
  20. Commentary (1987 In Retrospect)
  21. United States Homeless
  22. Good Night

December 18, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 18, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Boesky Sentencing
  3. Economy: Budget / Contra Aid
  4. Seymour Stmts.
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Drixoral; Iron Cologne.)
  7. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  8. Persian Gulf
  9. Money Matters: Oil Imports, Consumer Prices, Stock Market
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Nikon Cameras; Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton; Chrysler; First Alert Smoke Detectors.)
  12. South Korea / Elec.
  13. Cuban Prisoners / Riots / Aftermath
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Olympus Cameras; Chanel No. 5 Perfume; Isotoner Slippers; Shaklee; Advil.)
  16. Chess / Kasparov vs. Karpov
  17. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Old Spice Cologne; Teleflora; Pubs. Clearing House; Ace Hardware; "20/20".)
  20. Person of The Week (Ryan White)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 18, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Boesky Sentencing
  3. Economy: Budget/ Contra Aid
  4. War Powers Resolution
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Shearson Lehman Brothers and E.F. Hutton; Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated; Iron Cologne; First Alert.)
  7. AIDS / Effect On Brain
  8. New York City / Homeless
  9. Washington, DC / Drugs
  10. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  11. South Korea / Violence
  12. (Commercial: FTD; Pubs. Clearing House; Bayer; Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray.)
  13. Campaign '88 / Dukakis
  14. Economy: Consumer Prices, Stock Market
  15. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; AT&T; Rayovac Flashlight.)
  16. Texas / Child Abuse
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 18, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / Gaza Strip
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Promega; Pubs. Clearing House; Preparation H.)
  5. Boesky Sentencing
  6. Seymour Stmts.
  7. Iran/Contra Scandal / Bush
  8. Campaign '88 / Hart
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Planter's Nuts; Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray; Bayer; Ford Escort.)
  11. Persian Gulf
  12. South Korea / Elec.
  13. (Commercial: American Express; Ace Hardware; Total; Red Lobster; Chrysler Corp.)
  14. Economy: Budget / Contra Aid
  15. Special Segment (California Cong. Votes)
  16. (Commercial: Canon Copier; Metamucil; Channel 4 PSA; Tylenol; K Mart.)
  17. Med.: Multiple Transplant
  18. Texas / Child Abuse
  19. Good Night

December 19, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 19, 1987
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy: Budget / Contra Aid
  3. Economy: Farm Credit Bail Out
  4. Texaco-Pennzoil Settlement
  5. Med.: Heart Transplant
  6. (Commercial: Subaru; Dimetapp.)
  7. Israel / Violence / Jerusalem / Gaza Strip
  8. Persian Gulf
  9. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Gold Information Center; Planters Nuts; Nikon Cameras.)
  10. Campaign '88 / Hart
  11. (Commercial: Advil; Pubs. Clearing House; Citizen Watches; Chrysler; First Alert Ready-Lite.)
  12. Chess / Kasparov vs. Karpov
  13. Sports: Basketball / Football / Ditka
  14. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Isotoner Slippers; Drixoral.)
  15. Santa Fe, New Mexico / Christmas
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 19, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / Jerusalem
  3. Economy: Budget
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T; Folgers.)
  6. South Korea / Elec.
  7. Persian Gulf / European Nations
  8. Great Britain / Queen Elizabeth
  9. (Commercial: Planters Nuts; Red Lobster; Taster's Choice.)
  10. Campaign '88 / Hart / Democrats
  11. (Commercial: Subaru; Pubs. Clearing House)
  12. Texaco-Pennzoil Settlement
  13. Denver, Colorado / Children's Bank
  14. Space Shuttle
  15. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; IBM; Anheuser-Busch Public Service Announcement; Chap Stick.)
  16. Chess: Kasparov vs. Karpov
  17. Japan / Music
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 19, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

December 20, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 20, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Economy: Budget / Contra Aid
  3. Nicaragua
  4. Campaign '88 / Hart / Poll
  5. (Commercial: Le Menu; Canon Cameras.)
  6. Israel / Violence / Jerusalem / Gaza Strip
  7. South Korea / Elec. / Aftermath
  8. Pakistan / Wedding
  9. (Commercial: American Express; Raisin Nut Bran; Isotoner Slippers; Nikon Cameras.)
  10. Campaign '88 / Religious Right
  11. Campaign '88 / Jackson
  12. (Commercial: Chaps Cologne; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Canon Copiers; Sominex; Pubs. Clearing House)
  13. Sports: Pro Football / Handicapped Skiers
  14. (Commercial: Afrin Nasal Spray; Isotoner Slippers; Campbell's Soups.)
  15. Finland / Santa Claus
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 20, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 20, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

December 21, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Ship Collision
  3. Gulf of Mexico / Helicopter Crash
  4. Israel / Violence / Israel-US Relations
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  6. (Commercial: Triscuit; Chap Stick; Sears Diehard Battery.)
  7. Economy: Budget
  8. Nicaragua
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  10. (Commercial: American Express; Isotoner Slippers; Mercedes-Benz; Pubs. Clearing House)
  11. Special Assignment (Surveillance)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  13. (Commercial: Sears; Shaklee Vitamins; Pubs. Clearing House; Stetson Cologne; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  14. Navy / Sex Discrimination
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  16. North Brunswick, New Jersey / Labor Protest
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  18. (Commercial: Chrysler Jeep and Eagle; Olympus Cameras; First Alert Smoke Detectors; "Nightline".)
  19. Nevada / Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accidents
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Philippines / Ship Collision
  3. Israel / Violence
  4. Israel / Violence / Israel-US Relations
  5. Economy: Budget
  6. Nicaragua / Contra Offensive
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; American Express; First Alert Flashlight; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.)
  9. Navy / Sex Discrimination
  10. FBI / Discrimination
  11. USSR / Space Station
  12. (Commercial: IBM; Isotoner Slippers; Stetson Cologne; Kaopectate.)
  13. Gulf of Mexico / Helicopter Crash
  14. California / AIDS / Drugs
  15. Nevada / Water Accident
  16. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  17. Medicaid
  18. Stock Market Report
  19. (Commercial: Metamucil; Mercedes-Benz; Scope; Lysol.)
  20. North Brunswick, New Jersey / Labor Protest
  21. United States / Musical Ads.
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (NBC)
  2. Philippines / Ship Collision
  3. Gulf of Mexico / Helicopter Crash
  4. Cook Inlet, Alaska / Explosion
  5. Bordeaux, France / Plane Crash
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Sears; Tylenol; Teleflora.)
  8. Israel / Violence
  9. Nicaragua
  10. (Commercial: Advil; American Family Sweepstakes; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  11. Economy: Budget
  12. Christmas Sales
  13. Salvation Army
  14. Stock Market Report
  15. (Commercial: Scope; Chrysler and Jeep; Remington Razors and Cologne; Afrin Nasal Spray.)
  16. Special Segment (Pat Robertson)
  17. Howard Beach, New York / Protest
  18. Navy / Sex Discrimination
  19. USSR / Space Station
  20. Nevada / Water Accident
  21. Fargo, North Dakota / Water Accident
  22. Good Night

December 22, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 22, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Wedtech Investigation
  3. Economy: Budget
  4. Money Matters: Tax Forms, Airlines Strike, Stock Market
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  6. (Commercial: Sears; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; American Express.)
  7. California / Airplanes Crash / Aftermath
  8. Howard Beach, New York / Trial
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  10. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; Shaklee Vitamins; Pubs. Clearing House)
  11. Israel / Violence / United States / Gaza
  12. Philippines / Ships Collision
  13. Persian Gulf
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  15. (Commercial: Olympus Cameras; Teleflora; Tylenol; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle.)
  16. Med.: Ethics / Winner Baby
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  18. (Commercial: Advil; Isotoner Slippers; Emeraude Perfume; American Family Sweepstakes; "Nightline".)
  19. Mexico / Wrestling Priest
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 22, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / United States / Gaza
  3. Nicaragua / Peace Talks
  4. Wedtech Investigation
  5. Economy: Budget
  6. Money Matters: Tax Forms
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated; Emeraude Perfume; Efferdent; Pubs. Clearing House)
  9. Howard Beach, New York / Trial
  10. California / Airplane Crash / Aftermath
  11. American Airlines / Strike
  12. Stock Market Report
  13. (Commercial: Tylenol; American Express; Total; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.)
  14. Philippines / Ships Collision
  15. US-USSR Relations / Radar Installation Inspections
  16. American Bald Eagle / Ireland
  17. (Commercial: Ford Ranger; Polident; Riunite; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  18. Chester, Nebraska / Child Abuse
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 22, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence
  3. United States Protest / Israeli Riot Control
  4. Philippines / Ships Collision
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Sinutab II; Pubs. Clearing House)
  7. Wedtech Investigation
  8. Economy: Budget
  9. Airlines / Smoking Ban
  10. Money Matters: Tax Forms
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray; Bayer; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle.)
  13. Sex Trigger
  14. Campaign '88
  15. (Commercial: Sears; Bufferin; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; FTD; Taster's Choice.)
  16. Howard Beach, New York / Trial
  17. California / Airplane Crash / Aftermath
  18. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Ford; "Today"; Woolite Spot and Stain Rug Cleaner.)
  19. Singing / Tone Deafness
  20. Good Night

December 23, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / West Bank
  3. Philippines / Ships Collision
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  5. (Commercial: Isotoner Slippers; American Express; Stetson Cologne.)
  6. Money Matters: Stock Market, Economy Forecast
  7. Economy: Budget / Postal Service
  8. Alaska / Plane Crash
  9. Denver, Colorado / Airplane Accident / Aftermath
  10. Italy / Hijacking
  11. Space: Shuttle Tests / USSR Space Station
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  13. (Commercial: Shaklee Vitamins; Sears Diehard Battery; Robitussin; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  14. Afghanistan / USSR
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  16. (Commercial: First Alert Flashlight; Tylenol; Nikon Cameras; Isotoner Slippers; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  17. Med.: Transplants
  18. Paradise Valley, Arizona / Photocop
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  20. (Commercial: American Express; Total; Pubs. Clearing House; IBM; "Nightline".)
  21. New York City / School Program
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Afghanistan / USSR
  3. Israel / Violence / United States / Gaza
  4. Italy / Hijacking
  5. Airlines / Travel
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Scope; Sears Diehard Battery; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  8. Economy: Economy Forecast
  9. Aid To Homeless
  10. Philippines / Ship Collision
  11. (Commercial: Medipren; Isotoner Slippers; First Alert Ready- Lite; American Family Sweepstakes.)
  12. Space: Shuttle Tests
  13. Space: USSR Space Station
  14. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Hazardous Waste
  15. Economy: Budget / Postal Services
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: The Travelers; Stetson Cologne; Efferdent; Arm and Hammer Dental Care; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.)
  18. Clayton, Georgia / Christmas
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / West Bank / United States / Gaza
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Anacin; Taster's Choice; Total.)
  5. Italy / Hijacking
  6. Alaska / Plane Crash
  7. Denver, Colorado / Airplane Accident / Aftermath
  8. Airlines / Strike
  9. Space: Shuttle Test
  10. Space: USSR Space Station
  11. (Commercial: Medipren; Metamucil; Ace Hardware)
  12. Special Segment (Czechoslovakian Tour)
  13. (Commercial: Afrin Nasal Spray; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Buick Park Ave.; Attends; Kaopectate.)
  14. Campaign '88 / Gore
  15. Economy: Budget / Postal Services
  16. Stock Market Report
  17. (Commercial: American Express; Stove Top Stuffing; "Today"; American Family Sweepstakes; Preparation H.)
  18. Pass Christian, Mississippi / Christmas Gift
  19. Good Night

December 24, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 24, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. Fromme / Prison Escape
  3. Lebanon / Anderson
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  5. (Commercial: Triscuit; Sinutab; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate.)
  6. Persian Gulf / United States Navy
  7. Israel / Violence / Bethlehem
  8. Philippines / Ships Collision
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  11. (Commercial: Polident; Total; Advil; Citicorp.)
  12. West Memphis, Arkansas / Tornado / Aftermath
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors; IBM; Bayer; Pubs. Clearing House)
  15. Christmas / Carols
  16. (Commercial: American Family Pubs.; Shaklee Vitamins; Medipren; "Nightline".)
  17. Christmas / Carol
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 24, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Fromme / Prison Escape
  3. Lebanon / Anderson
  4. Persian Gulf / United States Navy
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Rayovac Workhorse; Ford Mustang GT; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Alka-Seltzer.)
  7. Christmas / Pope John Paul II
  8. Israel / Violence / Bethlehem
  9. Philippines / Ship Collision
  10. Armed Services / Drug Testing
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: The Travelers; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Dristan.)
  13. Evergreen, Colorado / Snow
  14. Christmas Song
  15. It's A Wonderful Life
  16. Good Night
  17. (Commercial: General Motors; Anheuser-Busch Incorporated; Triscuit.)
  18. CBS News Christmas Card
• NBC Evening News for December 24, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Lebanon / Anderson
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Sears Diehard Battery; Pubs. Clearing House; Campbell's Soup.)
  5. Christmas / Pope John Paul II
  6. Israel / Violence / Bethlehem
  7. Persian Gulf
  8. Nicaragua / Truce
  9. Philippines / Ships Collision
  10. (Commercial: Fruit & Fibre; Planters Nuts; Buick Regal.)
  11. Fromme / Prison Escape
  12. Armed Services / Drug Testing
  13. Molokai, Hawaii / Plane Crash
  14. Telephones / Rates
  15. US-USSR Relations / Job
  16. Econ: Prices
  17. (Commercial: Red Lobster; American Family Pubs.; Minwax; Medipren.)
  18. Yellowstone National Park / Winter
  19. Christmas / Lapland
  20. (Commercial: Campbell's Soups; Pam; "Today"; United Airlines; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate.)
  21. Christmas
  22. Good Night

December 25, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 25, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for December 25, 1987
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf
  3. Christmas / Pope John Paul II
  4. Fromme / Prison Escape
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  6. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Arm and Hammer Dental Care; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda; Vanheusen; Kaopectate.)
  7. Med.: Stress
  8. (Commercial: General Motors; Total; Bufferin.)
  9. Christmas / Reagans
  10. Weather / Christmas
  11. Satellite Teaching
  12. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; Scope; Total; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  13. Christmas Greetings
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 25, 1987
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Fromme / Prison Escape
  3. Weather / Christmas
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Kaopectate; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Le Menu.)
  6. Mideast / Islamic Protests
  7. Israel / Violence
  8. Lebanon / Hostage Birth
  9. Persian Gulf
  10. Nicaragua / Christmas Truce
  11. (Commercial: Medipren; Taster's Choice; Subaru Justy.)
  12. Christmas Vols.
  13. New York City / Terminally Ill Refugee
  14. Christmas / Reagans
  15. (Commercial: Scope; Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray; Bayer; Post Fruit & Fibre; American Family Sweepstakes; Campbell's Soup.)
  16. Ethiopia / Christmas
  17. (Commercial: Advil; Betty Crocker Pop Secret; Channel 4 Magazine; Ocean Spray Fruit Drinks.)
  18. Chamblee, Georgia / Christmas Pageant
  19. Good Night

December 26, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 26, 1987
  1. Introduction Barry Serafin (Washington, DC)
  2. Winter Weather
  3. Puerto Rico / Planes Collision
  4. Spain / Grenade Attack
  5. (Commercial: Total; Sinutab.)
  6. Persian Gulf / Gulf Nations Meeting / United States Costs
  7. Israel / Violence / Guerrillas / Jerusalem
  8. Lebanon / French Hostage
  9. US-USSR Relations / Chemical Weapons
  10. (Commercial: Polident; Anheuser-Busch Public Service Announcement; Pubs. Clearing House; Sominex; Lysol.)
  11. Christmas Shopping / United States / Europe
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  13. (Commercial: Anbesol; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; American Family Pubs.; Dristan.)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Barry Serafin)
  15. (Commercial: Sinutab; Pubs. Clearing House)
  16. Christmas / USSR Teen Visitors
  17. Good Night
  18. Sports: Football / Dallas Cowboys
• CBS Evening News for December 26, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 26, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Tennessee / Floods
  3. Spain / Grenade Attack
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Jeep/Eagle.)
  6. Israel / Violence / Jerusalem / Jordan
  7. Persian Gulf / Gulf Nations Meeting / United States Costs
  8. Nicaragua
  9. (Commercial: Planters Nuts; Pubs. Clearing House; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle.)
  10. Christmas Sales
  11. Economy: Budget
  12. Congress / Nepotism
  13. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Crime
  14. (Commercial: Total; Taster's Choice; Ford; Advil.)
  15. Afghanistan Update
  16. China, PR / Jiang
  17. (Commercial: Efferdent; Rolaids; IBM; WSMV-Television; NBC College Football Bowl Games; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle.)
  18. Great Britain / St. James' Park / Pelicans
  19. Good Night
  20. Good Night

December 27, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 27, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / Violence / Trials
  3. Spain / Grenade Attack
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Reagan
  6. (Commercial: Sinutab; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Pubs. Clearing House)
  7. Winter Weather / West
  8. Tennessee, Arkansas / Floods
  9. Airlines / Problems
  10. Dotson Arrest
  11. (Commercial: General Motors; Chap Stick; Wheaties; Minwax.)
  12. Time Man of Year / Gorbachev / Eastern Europe
  13. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; Pubs. Clearing House)
  14. Sports: Football
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: AT&T; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Polident.)
  17. Happy New Year / ABC Weekend News
• CBS Evening News for December 27, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for December 27, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Israel / Violence / Trials
  3. Spain / Grenade Attack
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; Pubs. Clearing House)
  6. Winter Weather / West
  7. West Memphis, Arkansas / Floods
  8. (Commercial: Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Subaru; IBM; Kaopectate.)
  9. Angola / Civil War
  10. Outlook (Famine)
  11. (Commercial: Anacin; Red Lobster; Whirlpool; Ford Ranger.)
  12. Sunday Journal (Slow Growth)
  13. (Commercial: Triscuit; Taster's Choice; Scared Sexless Special; Quaker Oatmeal.)
  14. Birds / Counting
  15. Good Night
  16. Good Night

December 28, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Winter Weather / Snow / Midwest
  3. Arkansas, Tennessee / Floods
  4. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Wheaties; Pubs. Clearing House)
  7. Israel / Violence / Trials
  8. Persian Gulf / Gulf Nations Meeting
  9. Spain / Grenade Attack
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Juices; Ace Hardware; Red Lobster.)
  12. Money Matters: Dollar Valuation, Stock Market
  13. Airlines / Florida Crash / Pilot Shortage
  14. Campaign '88 / Hart
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: General Motors; American Family Pubs.; Ex-Lax; Efferdent.)
  17. Afghanistan / American's Death
  18. Special Assignment (USSR / Religion)
  19. (Commercial: Tylenol; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; Pubs. Clearing House; "The Other Olympic Game Special".)
• CBS Evening News for December 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Money Matters: Dollar Valuation, Stock Market
  3. Afghanistan / Adviser Death / United States Aid
  4. Israel / Violence / Trials
  5. Spain / Grenade Attack
  6. Austria / Italy / Bombings
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Just For Men Hair Coloring; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; MCI; Geritol Complete.)
  9. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting
  10. Death / Friedland
  11. Winter Weather / Snow / Midwest
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Dimetapp; American Family Sweepstakes; General Motors.)
  13. Campaign '88 / Hart
  14. (Commercial: Tylenol; IBM; Efferdent.)
  15. Video / Exercise
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Winter Weather / Snow / Midwest
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  4. (Commercial: Polident; Whirlpool Refrigerator; Advil.)
  5. Israel / Violence / Trials
  6. Spain / Grenade Attack
  7. Afghanistan / Adviser Death
  8. (Commercial: Sinutab II; American Family Sweepstakes; MCI.)
  9. Money Matters: Dollar Valuation
  10. Campaign '88 / Hart
  11. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting
  12. Airlines / Florida Crash
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Anbesol; Subaru; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Kibbles 'N Bits; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  15. Special Segment (Ethiopian Famine)
  16. (Commercial: Ford Taurus Wagon; Just For Men Hair Coloring; "Today"; Ocean Spray Liquid Concentrate.)
  17. Massachusetts / Haircuts
  18. Good Night

December 29, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 29, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Space / Shuttle
  3. Brigham City, Utah / Missile Explosion
  4. Space / USSR
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; Efferdent.)
  7. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting Spree
  8. Money Matters: Mexico Debt, Dollar Valuation
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: American Family Pubs.; Polident; MCI; Dristan.)
  12. Med.: Heart Disease / Angioplasty
  13. Education / Bennett
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Pubs. Clearing House; Citicorp; Vanish Drop-Ins.)
  16. Israel / Palestinians
  17. Afghanistan
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Shaklee Vitamins; General Motors; AT&T; "Nightline".)
  20. New Mexico / Turquoise Mine
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 29, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Space / Shuttle
  3. Brigham City, Utah / Missile Explosion
  4. Space / USSR
  5. Superconducting / Supercollider
  6. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting Spree
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: MCI; Total; Lakeside Pharmaceuticals.)
  9. High School / Education
  10. SAT
  11. Stock Market Report
  12. (Commercial: General Motors; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Whirlpool Dishwasher; General Motors.)
  13. El Salvador / Central American Peace Plan
  14. Israel / Palestinians
  15. Persian Gulf
  16. Afghanistan
  17. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Nutri-Grain; K Mart; Efferdent.)
  18. Minneapolis, Minnesota / Music
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 29, 1987
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting Spree
  3. Brigham City, Utah / Missiles Explosion
  4. Space / Shuttle
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool; American Family Sweepstakes; Chap Stick.)
  7. Iran-Iraq War
  8. Israel / Palestinians
  9. (Commercial: Grape-Nuts; Minwax Wood Finish; Red Lobster.)
  10. High School / Education
  11. Space / USSR
  12. USSR History / Glasnost
  13. Stock Market Report
  14. (Commercial: Maalox Whip; Tylenol; Ford; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Robitussin.)
  15. Special Segment (Ethiopia: Politics of Famine)
  16. (Commercial: Wheaties; NBC News Special; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle.)
  17. Japanese / Toys
  18. Good Night

December 30, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 30, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Money Matters: Index of Economy Indicators, Stock Market
  3. All-Terrain Vehicles (Atvs) / Ban
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Chrysler Jeep/Eagle.)
  6. Space: Shuttle
  7. Algona, Iowa / Murders
  8. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting Spree
  9. Betty Ford
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: American Family Sweepstakes; Shaklee Vitamins; Serenity.)
  12. China, PR-US Relations
  13. Israel / Violence / Palestinians
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Subaru; Geritol; Nytol; Pubs. Clearing House)
  16. Special Assignment (Amerasians)
  17. (Commercial: General Motors; Promega Fish Oil Concentrate; Gas-X; "Nightline".)
  18. Christmas / Los Angeles, California
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 30, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Economy: Index of Economy Indicators / Recession
  3. Stock Market Report (S: Bob Schieffer)
  4. Wall Street / Computer Trading
  5. US-USSR Relations / Summit
  6. Space: Shuttle
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Tylenol; General Motors; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  9. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) / Ban
  10. US-China, PR Relations / Diplomat Expulsion
  11. US-El Salvador Relations / Prisoner Release
  12. (Commercial: Lakeside Pharmaceuticals; American Family Sweepstakes; Wheaties.)
  13. OSHA / Grain Elevator Explosions
  14. Algona, Iowa / Murder
  15. Betty Ford
  16. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Whirlpool Dishwasher; Nytol; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes.)
  17. Arabian Desert / Camel Racing
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 30, 1987
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Economy: Index of Economy Indicators
  3. Economy / Inflation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Promega; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; Total.)
  6. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting Spree
  7. Space: Shuttle
  8. US-USSR Arms Control Issues
  9. Stock Market Report
  10. (Commercial: Nytol; Subaru; American Family Sweepstakes; Advil.)
  11. Israel / Protests
  12. Barcelona, Spain / United Service Organizations Bombing
  13. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Whirlpool; Red Lobster; Vanish Drop-Ins.)
  14. All-Terrain Vehicles (Atvs) / Ban
  15. Campaign '88 / Haig
  16. Campaign '88 / Dole
  17. Liddy Injury
  18. (Commercial: Kaopectate; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; Pubs. Clearing House Sweepstakes; Anbesol.)
  19. Special Segment (Sex, Schools and Politics)
  20. Good Night

December 31, 1987

• ABC Evening News for December 31, 1987
  1. Preview and Introduction Rich. Threlkeld (New York City)
  2. New Year's Eve
  3. US-USSR Relations
  4. Israel / Protests
  5. Colombia / Drug Dealer
  6. Amerasian Children
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  8. (Commercial: AT&T; General Motors.)
  9. Smoking / Airlines / California Law
  10. AIDS / Testing / Illinois
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  12. (Commercial: Geritol; Pubs. Clearing House; Ace Hardware)
  13. Puerto Rico / Hotel Fire
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  15. (Commercial: New Year's Eve Scenes: Paris, France; Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; Firemen's Fund Insurance and IBM; Serenity.)
  16. Alcoholic Beverages / Health Warning Labels / Massachusetts Bill
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Richard Threlkeld)
  18. (Commercial: Anbesol; Subaru Justy; American Family Pubs.; Weight Watchers; "20/20".)
  19. New Year's Eve / Year in Review
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for December 31, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Economy / Dollar Valuation / Interest Rates
  3. Stock Market Report (S: Bob Schieffer)
  4. New York City / Drug Bust
  5. Colombia / Drug Dealer
  6. Amerasian Children
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: General Motors; American Family Sweepstakes; Ex-Lax; Gas-X.)
  9. Arizona / Wisconsin / California Drunk Driving Laws
  10. (Commercial: Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated; Total Oatmeal; Citicorp; Geritol Complete.)
  11. College Football / Agents-Players
  12. (Commercial: Lakeside Pharmaceuticals; IBM; Nutri-Grain.)
  13. 1987 in Review
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for December 31, 1987
  1. Introduction Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. Texas / New Hampshire / Iowa Mass Murders
  3. Russellville, Arkansas / Shooting Spree
  4. Mass Killings
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  6. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Triscuit; Advil.)
  7. Colorado / Oxyfuels
  8. AT&T / Rate Cut
  9. Economy / Dollar Valuation
  10. Stock Market Report
  11. (Commercial: Medipren; Subaru Justy; Folgers Crystals.)
  12. Minnesota / Blizzard
  13. Winter / Homeless
  14. Amerasian Children
  15. Columbia / Drug Dealer
  16. (Commercial: Chrysler Jeep/Eagle; Maytag; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  17. Reagan-Gorbachev / New Year's Day Bdcsts.
  18. Leap Second
  19. (Commercial: Preparation H; Minwax Wood Finish; Bayer; "Today"; American Family Sweepstakes; Maalox Whip.)
  20. 1987 in Review
  21. Good Night

Specials

• December 01, 1987 - NBC Special - America's Future: A Presidential Debate [20:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 03, 1987 - CBS Special - Setting the Summit [23:00:00 - 23:30:00]
• December 03, 1987 - MTO Special - Reagan Interview [23:00:00 - 23:33:00]
• December 03, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan Interview, Introduction [23:00:00 - 23:33:00]
• December 03, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan Interview, Analysis [24:01:40 - 24:02:10]
• December 04, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• December 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Children of Apartheid [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• December 06, 1987 - ABC Special - Jennings Koppel Report: The Summit in America [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 07, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Gorbachev Summit [15:30:00 - 16:00:00]
• December 07, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:53:00 - 24:23:00]
• December 07, 1987 - MTO Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: Gorbachev Arrival [15:30:00 - 16:00:00]
• December 07, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: Gorbachev Arrival [15:30:00 - 15:43:30]
• December 07, 1987 - NBC Special - The Summit [21:30:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 08, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: White House Welcome [09:00:00 - 10:00:00]
• December 08, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: Inf Treaty Signing [12:40:00 - 14:00:00]
• December 08, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:00 - 23:59:00]
• December 08, 1987 - CBS Special - This Morning [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 08, 1987 - CBS Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: White House Welcome [09:00:00 - 10:00:00]
• December 08, 1987 - CBS Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: Inf Treaty Signing [12:30:00 - 13:30:00]
• December 08, 1987 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 08, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan - Gorbachev Summit: White House Welcome [09:00:00 - 10:00:00]
• December 08, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan - Gorbachev Summit: Inf Treaty Signing [12:30:00 - 13:30:00]
• December 09, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:31:00 - 24:01:00]
• December 09, 1987 - CBS Special - This Morning [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 09, 1987 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 10, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: White House Departure Ceremony [13:16:50 - 14:00:00]
• December 10, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: Gorbachev Press Conference [16:48:00 - 17:02:00]
• December 10, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: Gorbachev Departure [19:30:00 - 20:02:00]
• December 10, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Address- Intro [19:59:00 - 20:02:00]
• December 10, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Address- Analysis [20:19:00 - 20:20:00]
• December 10, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:26:00 - 23:56:00]
• December 10, 1987 - CBS Special - This Morning [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 10, 1987 - CBS Special - Reagan Address [20:00:00 - 20:20:00]
• December 10, 1987 - MTO Special - Reagan Post Summit Speech [20:00:00 - 20:20:00]
• December 10, 1987 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 10, 1987 - NBC Special - Summit Update [13:00:00 - 13:02:00]
• December 10, 1987 - NBC Special - Summit Farewell Ceremonies [13:18:00 - 13:58:00]
• December 10, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan-Gorbachev Summit: Gorbachev Press Conference [16:45:00 - 17:28:00]
• December 10, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan Address- Intro [20:00:00 - 20:02:00]
• December 10, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan Address- Analysis [20:19:00 - 20:28:00]
• December 11, 1987 - CBS Special - This Morning [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 11, 1987 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 09:00:00]
• December 15, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:30:00]
• December 20, 1987 - CBS Special - 60 Minutes [18:00:00 - 19:00:00]
• December 22, 1987 - NBC Special - Fear, Frustration...And Flying [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• December 28, 1987 - ABC Special - The Other Olympic Game [19:00:00 - 20:00:00]
• December 29, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:40:00 - 24:10:00]
• December 30, 1987 - NBC Special - Scared Sexless [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]

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