April 1987 Broadcast Index

Evening News

April 1, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 1, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Highway Bill Veto Override
  3. Budget
  4. AIDS / Reagan
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Ford Escort; Preparation H.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  8. USSR / Thatcher Visit
  9. USSR / Dissidents
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Buick; Pella Windows and Doors.)
  12. Gooden / Drug Abuse
  13. Drug Money Laundering
  14. Money Matters: Prime Rate, Stock Market
  15. Roberts / Countinuing Demands
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Bufferin; Carnival Cruise Lines; John Deere Products; Nutri-Grain.)
  18. Special Assignment (Chile and Papal Visit)
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; United States Sprint; "Nightline".)
  21. New Jersey / Ark Project
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 1, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Highway Bill Override Vote
  3. AIDS / Reagan
  4. Gooden / Drug Abuse
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Medipren; Mazda 626; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  8. Britain / SDI/Star Wars Research, Mysterious Deaths
  9. Delta-Western Merger
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Cadillac Eldorado; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer.)
  12. El Salvador / Guerrilla War
  13. USSR / Thatcher Visit
  14. Israel-Romania Relations / Soviet Jews
  15. Chile / Papal Tour
  16. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Products; Riunite Wine; Bufferin; Kaopectate.)
  17. Economy / Prime Rate
  18. 8-Day Week
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 1, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. AIDS / Reagan
  3. Highway Bill Veto Override Vote
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Advil; Monroe Shocks.)
  6. Chile / Papal Tour
  7. El Salvador / Guerrilla War
  8. Linnas Deportation
  9. Israel-USSR Relations
  10. Poland / Solidarity
  11. (Commercial: Mazda RX-7 SE; Piedmont Airlines; Bufferin.)
  12. Gooden / Drug Abuse
  13. Weather / Crop Damage
  14. (Commercial: Buick; Maalox-Plus; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network.)
  15. Delta-Western Merger
  16. Economy / Prime Rate
  17. Commentary (Van Gogh Auction)
  18. World Walk
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Metamucil; Mazda Trucks; Stanley Tools.)
  21. Special Segment (People Power)
  22. Good Night

April 2, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Highway Bill Veto Override
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2.)
  5. USSR / United States Defector
  6. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  7. US-USSR Relations / Siberian Radar Station
  8. USSR / Gorbachev Video
  9. Israel-USSR Relations / Soviet Jews
  10. France / USSR Dipls. Expelled
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Folgers; Ford Tempo; Easy- Off Oven Cleaner.)
  13. New Jersey Surrogate Parent Verdict / Aftermath
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Plant Food; FTD Florists; Riunite Wine; Cadillac Eldorado; Piedmont Airlines.)
  16. Chile / Papal Visit
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Canada / Quebec Mine Fire
  19. Lebanon / Hostages
  20. Rich / Death
  21. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Northwest Airlines; Anacin; US Committee For Energy Awareness; "Our World"; "20/20".)
  23. Windsor Jewels
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 2, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Highway Bill Veto Override
  3. USSR / United States Defector
  4. USSR / Gorbachev Videotape
  5. Chile / Papal Visit
  6. New Jersey / Surrogate Parent Trial Aftermath
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2 Computers; Riunite Wine.)
  9. South Africa / Arms Shipments
  10. South Africa / Sanctions
  11. Lebanon / Hostages
  12. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Anacin; Riopan Plus; Pella Windows and Doors.)
  13. Florida / B-25 Crash Landing
  14. Maine / Flooding
  15. Insurance Premiums and Police Sting Operations
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Lawn Food; Mercedes-Benz; Century 21; Kaopectate.)
  18. Windsor Jewels
  19. Rich / Death
  20. Look-A-Like Movie Cast
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 2, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Highway Bill Veto Override
  3. SDI/Star Wars
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  6. New Jersey / Surrogate Parent Trial Aftermath
  7. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Buick.)
  8. Chile / Papal Tour
  9. USSR / United States Defector
  10. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  11. USSR / Gorbachev Videotape
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; John Deere Products; Maalox-Plus; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  14. Lead Poisoning
  15. Rich / Death
  16. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades; Ocean Spray Pink Grapefruit Juice Cocktail; "The Baby Bus." Special; Cadillac DeVille; FTD Florists.)
  17. Windsor Jewels
  18. Good Night

April 3, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 3, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Chile / Papal Tour
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  6. Money Matters: Stock Market, Unemployment
  7. Highway Bill / Speed Limit
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Northwest Airlines; Advil; US Sprint.)
  10. Beirut Refugee Camps
  11. (Commercial: John Deere Lawn Products; Maalox-Plus; IBM Personal System2.)
  12. Morton Thiokol / FBI Inquiry
  13. NASA / Rocket Launch Failure Follow-Up
  14. Weather / Spring Snowstorm
  15. Colorado / Blind Skiers
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's Just Right; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Honda Lawnmowers; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  18. Person of The Week (Van Gogh)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 3, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Chile / Papal Visit
  4. US-Chile Relations / Letelier Assassination
  5. Stock Market
  6. Morton Thiokol / FBI Inquiry
  7. Weather / South Snowstorm
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Citrucel; Cadillac DeVille; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  10. Louisiana / Race Relations
  11. Organized Crime / Pornography
  12. (Commercial: Monroe Shocks; Kaopectate; Northwest Airlines; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners.)
  13. Economy / Unemployment
  14. Politics and Lobbyists
  15. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Maalox-Plus; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  16. Daylight Savings Time
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 3, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Stock Market Report (S: Connie Chung)
  5. Economy / Unemployment
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  7. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Mylanta-II; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaners.)
  8. Chile / Papal Visit
  9. Chile / Human Rights Abuses
  10. Surrogate Parenting Case
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac Eldorado; Raytheon; Maalox-Plus.)
  12. Special Segment (US-Canada Relations)
  13. Maine / Flooding
  14. Weather
  15. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Monroe Shocks; Hyponex Lawn Products.)
  16. USSR / Jews
  17. Commentary (US Intelligence Leaks)
  18. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; IBM Personal System2; The Baby Bus." Special; Kaopectate.)
  19. Teenage Parents
  20. Good Night

April 4, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Chile / Papal Visit
  3. Chile / Earthquake
  4. US-N. Korea Relations
  5. Lebanon / Waite
  6. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Travelodge Hotels.)
  7. Canada / Reagan Trip
  8. North Dakota / Chemical Fire
  9. Weather
  10. Daylight Saving Time
  11. (Commercial: Ryder Transportation Resources; K Mart and Glidden Paint; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin Leg Cramp Medication.)
  12. France-USSR Relations / Espionage
  13. USSR / Letters To The Editor
  14. South Africa / Music
  15. Bible / United States Catholic Version
  16. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Kellogg's Just Right; Fixodent; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  17. Sports: Baseball, Horse Racing
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  19. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; "Business World".)
  20. Alaska / 1-Room Schoolhouse
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Chile / Papal Visit
  3. United States-Canada Relations / Summit
  4. United States-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  5. USSR / United States Defector
  6. El Salvador / Fronius
  7. USSR-France Relations / Expulsions
  8. Upcoming Items (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Ryder Transportation Resources.)
  10. Japan / Trade Issues
  11. Upcoming Item
  12. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Kaopectate; TraveLodge.)
  13. Daylight Savings Time
  14. Upcoming items (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Monroe Shocks; Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia.)
  16. Weather
  17. Great Lakes
  18. Atlanta / King Anniversary
  19. (Commercial: NEC MultiSpeed Portable Computer; Anacin; Stern’s Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Citrucel.)
  20. Pool
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 4, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Chile / Papal Visit
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Hyponex Lawn Products; Beef Industry Council and Beef Board; Cadillac Seville.)
  6. US-Canada Relations / Trade
  7. USSR -France Relations / Espionage
  8. Sumatra / Plane Crash
  9. Lebanon / Hostages
  10. (Commercial: Preparation H; Firestone Services; IBM Personal System2.)
  11. Beverly Hills / Smoking Ban
  12. Massachusetts / Heiress vs. Church
  13. New Jersey / Surrogate Parent Trial Follow-Up
  14. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Theragran-M Vitamins; Buick; K Mart and Glidden Paints.)
  15. Budget Deficit
  16. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Minute Maid Orange Juice; "The Baby Bus. "Special; NEC Multispeed Portable Computer; Poli-Grip.)
  17. Lebanon Hostage Report / Correction
  18. Sports: Robinson
  19. Good Night

April 5, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 5, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for April 5, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 5, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

April 6, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 6, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (San Francisco, California)
  2. Reagan / Canada Visit
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  5. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  6. '88 Vote / Kemp
  7. New York / Bridge Collapse
  8. Kansas / Snow Survival
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Insurance Information Institution; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Taster's Choice; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  11. Supreme Court / Texaco Judgment
  12. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. Boxing / Leonard-Hagler Match
  14. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Squibb Proto-Chol Fish Oil Supplement; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Anbesol; Renault Medallion.)
  15. Argentina / Papal Visit
  16. Special Assignment (Argentina)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; US Sprint; Maalox-Plus; "Nightline".)
  19. San Francisco Bay / Forbes Island
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 6, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Stock Market
  3. Supreme Court / Texaco Judgment
  4. New York / Bridge Collapse
  5. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  6. Argentina / Papal Visit
  7. Chile / Papal Visit Follow-Up
  8. North Carolina / Neo-Nazi Trial
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: Renault Medallion; Winn Dixie; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Thompson's Water Seal.)
  11. US-Canada Relations / Summit
  12. Campaign '88 / Kemp
  13. (Commercial: Bufferin; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Honda Generators; Sunsweet Prunes.)
  14. USSR -Czechoslovakia Relations
  15. Reagan Administration / Drugs and Contras
  16. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Riunite Wine; Corning Lenses; Maalox-Plus.)
  17. Baseball
  18. Boxing / Leonard-Hagler Match
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 6, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Canada Relations / Summit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Latin America / Papal Visit
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Kellogg's All-Bran; Raytheon.)
  7. New York / Bridge Collapse
  8. Supreme Court / Texaco Judgment
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  10. Levine / Imprisoned
  11. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  12. Bergen-Belsen / Herzog Visit
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Tylenol; Maalox-Plus.)
  14. Special Segment (Vanishing Giants) (Part I)
  15. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Bufferin; Post Natural Bran Flakes; Dentu-Creme.)
  16. Decision '88 / Kemp
  17. CBS / Rooney
  18. (Commercial: Preparation H; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; "Today"; Metamucil; Poli-Grip.)
  19. Baseball
  20. Boxing / Leonard-Hagler Bout
  21. Good Night

April 7, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 7, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (San Francisco, California)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Walker Spy Ring
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Ford Motor Company.)
  6. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Exercise
  7. Belgium / Ferry Righted
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Just Right; Minute Maid Orange Juice; The Travelers.)
  10. Aspirin
  11. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Renault Medallion; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Riunite Wine; Piedmont Airlines.)
  14. Chicago / Mayoral Election
  15. San Francisco Elec. / AIDS
  16. Ford Assassination Attempt Follow-Up
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Total; Bufferin; Chrysler Lebaron; "Nightline".)
  19. Boxing / Leonard-Hagler Match Aftermath
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 7, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Exercises
  4. Belgium / Ferry Righted
  5. Surrogate Parenting Issue / New Jersey Case
  6. California / Red Cross Strike
  7. Nursing Prof.
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: The Travelers; Mazda 323; Maalox-Plus.)
  10. Missouri / Manhunt
  11. Pit Bull Attacks
  12. Heroin Addicts
  13. (Commercial: Bayer; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  14. Northern Ireland / Violence
  15. Spain / Cooking Oil Trial
  16. Chicago / Mayoral Election
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Total; Crafted With Pride in USA Council; Medipren.)
  19. Music Industry / Synthesizers
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 7, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Atlantic / USSR Submarine Exercises
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Tylenol; Shower to Shower; United States Sprint.)
  6. Terrorism / Libya
  7. Beirut / Refugee Camp Siege
  8. (Commercial: Total; Canon Personal Copiers; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals.)
  9. Argentina / Papal Visit
  10. Northern Ireland / Violence
  11. Belgium / Ferry Righted
  12. New Jersey / Surrogate Parent Case
  13. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; The Travelers; Bufferin.)
  14. Decision '88 / Simon
  15. Commentary (1988 Race)
  16. Network Coverage / Viewers
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Preparation H; American Express Card; "Today"; Honda Lawnmowers; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  19. Special Segment (Vanishing Giants) (Part II)
  20. Good Night

April 8, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 8, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (San Francisco, California)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. USSR / United States Defector
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; ERA.)
  6. Webster / Confirmation Hearings
  7. Iran Arms Scandal
  8. Cancer / Interleuken
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Soft Scour Pads; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer.)
  11. San Francisco / AIDS Crisis
  12. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; The Travelers; Northwest Airlines; Riunite Wine.)
  13. Baseball / Racism
  14. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. Van Gogh Buyer
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Theragran-M Vitamins; Canon Personal Copiers; Midas Mufflers; Kaopectate; "Nightline".)
  18. Elec. Outcomes / Chicago, San Francisco
  19. California / Bono Campaign
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 8, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Czechoslovakia / Gorbachev Visit
  4. Webster / Confirmation Hearings
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Renault Medallion; Winn Dixie; Maalox-Plus.)
  7. Belgium / Ferry Disaster Aftermath
  8. Northern Ireland / Violence
  9. Beirut / Refugee Camps
  10. New York City / Apartment House Explosion
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Taster's Choice; Thompson's Water Seal; Bayer.)
  12. Cancer / Interleukin-2
  13. Vitamins
  14. Prescription Drugs
  15. Baseball / Racism
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Riunite Wine; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  18. Van Gogh Auction Follow-Up
  19. IRS / Poor Advice
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 8, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Webster / Confirmation Hearings
  4. Iran Arms Scandal / Reagan Diaries
  5. Iran Arms Scandal / Contra Money
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Just Right; Medipren; Planters Peanuts.)
  8. Cancer / Interleukin-2
  9. AIDS
  10. (Commercial: Soft Scour Pads; Maalox-Plus; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  11. IRS / Tax Advice
  12. Baseball / Racism
  13. New York City / Apartment House Explosion
  14. (Commercial: Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Piedmont Airlines; The Travelers.)
  15. Belgium / Ferry Disaster Follow-Up
  16. Northern Ireland / Violence
  17. Argentina / Papal Visit
  18. Commentary (US-Nicaragua Relations)
  19. USSR Hockey / West Ads
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Dry Breezes Air and Fabric Deodorizers; Total; "Today"; Insurance Information Institution; Remington Vic Vac Vacuum.)
  22. Van Gogh Auction Follow-Up
  23. London / Money Artist
  24. Good Night

April 9, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 9, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (San Francisco, California)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Czechoslovakia / Gorbachev Visit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Renault Medallion; Anbesol; Kaopectate.)
  6. Air Safety / Near Misses
  7. Atlanta / Flight Delays
  8. House / Budget Debate
  9. Purdue University / Reagan
  10. Japan / Economy
  11. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Maalox-Plus; Subaru.)
  14. California / Shooting Mistake
  15. '88 Vote / Simon
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Raytheon; The Travelers; Stanley Tools; Buick.)
  18. Argentina, Chile / Papal Visit
  19. (Commercial: Advil; Total; Carnival Cruise Lines; Minute Maid Orange Juice; "Our World"; "20/20".)
  20. Gambling and Computer Industry
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 9, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Czechoslovakia / Gorbachev Visit
  4. PLO / Uranium
  5. California / Plane Crash Follow-Up
  6. New Jersey / Near Miss
  7. Air Safety / Near Misses
  8. Parkinson's Disease
  9. England / AIDS
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Corning Lenses; Riunite Wine.)
  12. California / Shooting Mistake
  13. Massachusetts / Trespassing Trial
  14. (Commercial: Sunsweet Prunes; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Buick; Citrucel.)
  15. Federal Budget
  16. Ptl Scandal
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Dry Breezes Air and Fabric Deodorizer; The Travelers; Kaopectate.)
  19. World War II / Hertford Search
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 9, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Garrick Utley (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  3. Czechoslovakia / Gorbachev Visit
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Garrick Utley)
  5. (Commercial: Ford Ranger; Nutri-Grain; Honda Generators.)
  6. Cocaine Trafficking / Money Laundering
  7. Air Safety / Near Misses
  8. Atlanta / Flight Delays
  9. (Commercial: Stanley Tools; Mazda RX-7 SE; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  10. Japanese Car Glut
  11. Insider Trading Indictments
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Buick; Stern's Miracle-Gro Lawn Food and Feeder; Corning Lenses.)
  14. West Bank Protests
  15. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  16. Commentary (US-USSR Relations)
  17. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  18. (Commercial: Kaopectate; Mazda 626; "Today"; The Travelers; Bufferin.)
  19. South Carolina / 1-Room Schoolhouse
  20. Good Night

April 10, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 10, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (San Francisco, California)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Espionage, Arms Control
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Subaru; Maalox-Plus.)
  5. Disposable Lighters
  6. Surrogate Parenting / Whitehead-Stern
  7. Parkinson's Disease / Treatment
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; Taster's Choice; Mannington Floors; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  10. New York / Bridge Collapse Aftermath
  11. Money Matters: Wholesale Prices, Stock Market
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Tylenol; Honda Lawnmowers; Beef Industry Council and Beef Board)
  14. California / Drug Abuse Program
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: FiberCon Laxative; American Express Card; Soft Scour Pads; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  17. Person of The Week (Angelo Dundee)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 10, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Flight Delays
  5. Air Safety / Piper Pennsylvania-28 and Cherokees
  6. Disposable Lighters
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Total; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council)
  9. Economy / Dollar
  10. Northeast / Flooding
  11. Utah / Flooding
  12. South Africa / Mine Explosion
  13. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Canon Personal Copiers; Dentu- Creme.)
  14. Surrogate Parenting / Whitehead-Stern
  15. Prison Overcrowding / Elec. Monitoring
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Insurance Information Institution)
  18. Economy / Wholesale Prices
  19. Fashion / Miniskirts
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 10, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru; Ace Hardware; Post Bran Flakes.)
  6. Economy / Wholesale Prices, Dollar
  7. Japan / Nakasone
  8. Veterans Administration / Home Mortgages
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Preparation H; Soft Scour; Maalox-Plus.)
  11. Surrogate Parenting / Whitehead-Stern
  12. Utah / Lake Draining
  13. (Commercial: FiberCon Laxative; United States Sprint; Raytheon.)
  14. AIDS / Condoms
  15. Decision '88 / Gore
  16. (Commercial: Bayer; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Today"; Planters Peanuts; Midas Brakes.)
  17. Alcohol Rehabilitation / Sanderson
  18. Good Night

April 11, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Shultz Visit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Buick.)
  5. Argentina / Papal Visit
  6. South Africa / Guerrilla Violence
  7. Pittsburgh / Train Derailment
  8. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; American Express Travelers Cheques; Vanish; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  9. Pornography / Flynt
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  11. (Commercial: Stanley Tools; BMW; AT&T; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  12. Sports: Golf, Baseball, Basketball
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  14. (Commercial: ERA; Kaopectate; Honda Generators; "Business World".)
  15. Tennessee / Junk Capitol
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip, Arms Control
  3. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  4. Japan / Elections
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Ryder Transportation Resources.)
  7. South Africa / Censorship
  8. New York / Bridge Collapse Aftermath
  9. Georgia / Gun Rally
  10. Bond Controversy
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  12. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Poli-Grip; Whirlpool Appliances; Kaopectate.)
  13. Czechoslovakia / Gorbachev Visit
  14. USSR / Television
  15. (Commercial: Subaru; Citrucel; Crafted With Pride in USA Council)
  16. Pittsburgh / Train Derailment
  17. US-Israels Relations / Pollard, Iran Arms Scandal
  18. Campaign'88 / Hart
  19. (Commercial: Buick; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Fixodent.)
  20. Music / Salieri
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 11, 1987
  1. Bond / Cocaine Allegations
  2. US-USSR Relations / Mercy Mission
  3. US-USSR Relations / Espionage
  4. Good Night

April 12, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 12, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Texaco / Bankruptcy
  3. (Commercial: American Express Card; Kaopectate; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council)
  4. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  5. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Visit
  6. (Commercial: Buick; Folgers; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Post Bran Flakes.)
  7. Japan / Elections
  8. Pittsburgh / Train Derailment
  9. (Commercial: Thompson's Waterseal; Bayer; United States Sprint; Ryder Transportation Resources; "World News Tonight".)
  10. Sports: Golf, Tennis, Baseball
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  12. (Commercial: BMW; Ex-Lax.)
  13. Britain / Teenage Employment
  14. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 12, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 12, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. Texaco / Bankruptcy
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  5. (Commercial: BMW 735I; Fiberguard Fiber Supplement; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals.)
  6. 1986 Crime
  7. Los Angeles / Crime
  8. New York / Bridge Collapse Aftermath
  9. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Ace Hardware; Buick; Bufferin.)
  10. US-Honduras Relations / Operation Solid Shield
  11. Caldwell / Death
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; IBM Personal System2.)
  13. Weekend Journal (Reaching Out)
  14. (Commercial: United Van Lines; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; "Today"; Theragran-M Vitamins; Minwax Polyshades.)
  15. Mystery Train
  16. Good Night

April 13, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 13, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Dow; Soft Scour.)
  5. Hinckley
  6. Money Matters: Texaco Bankruptcy, Stock Market
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Advil; Freedent; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Renault Medallion.)
  9. Special Assignment (Up, Up and Delay) (Part I)
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Philips Light Bulbs; Pennzoil; Mylanta-II; Insurance Information Institution)
  12. '88 Vote / Hart
  13. South Africa / Tutu
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: BMW 735I; Minwax Polyshades; Bayer; Stanley Tools; "Nightline".)
  16. Massachusetts / Trespassing Trial
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 13, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Visit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Texaco / Bankruptcy
  5. Federal Prison Sentences
  6. Hinckley
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Crafted With Pride in USA Council; Philips Light Bulbs; Planters Peanuts.)
  9. South Africa / Tutu
  10. Libya-Chad Conflict
  11. Algiers / Terrorist Meeting
  12. North Carolina / Neo-Nazi Trial
  13. (Commercial: Soft Scour; Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Grape-Nuts.)
  14. Autism / University of California At Los Angeles Controversy
  15. (Commercial: Vanish; Just My Size Panty Hose; Advil.)
  16. Campaign '88 / Hart
  17. Bond / Cocaine Allegations
  18. Baseball / Pay Television
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 13, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Honda Generators; Dow.)
  6. Hinckley
  7. Massachusetts / Trespassing Trial
  8. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; IBM Personal System2; Vanish.)
  9. Texaco Bankruptcy / Fallout
  10. Decision '88 / Hart
  11. Decision '88 / Reagan
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Anacin; Soft Scour; FiberCon Laxative; Mannington Floors.)
  14. South Africa / Tutu
  15. Israel / West Bank Violence
  16. Commentary (US-USSR Relations)
  17. (Commercial: Canon Personal Copiers; Tylenol; "Today"; Subaru Justy; Maalox-Plus.)
  18. Chess
  19. Good Night

April 14, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Planters Peanuts.)
  6. Stock Market
  7. Income Tax
  8. Iran Arms Scandal / Poll
  9. Bond / Cocaine Allegation
  10. Indiana / Bombing
  11. General Motors / X-Car Suit
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Fixodent; BMW 735I; Nutri-Grain.)
  14. Special Assignment (Up, Up and Delay) (Part II)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Pennzoil; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Ex-Lax; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network.)
  17. Libya-US Relations / Bombing Anniversary
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Riunite Wine; US Sprint; Poli-Grip; "Nightline".)
  20. California / Parolee Controversy
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Visit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Afghanistan
  5. Libya / United States Bombing Anniversary
  6. Economy / Stock Market, Trade Deficit
  7. Farm Crisis / Rain
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Nutri-Grain; Winn Dixie; Renault Medallion.)
  10. Indiana / Bombing
  11. AIDS / Prison System
  12. Indiana / Chemical Spill
  13. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Kaopectate; Monroe Shocks; Insurance Information Institution)
  14. Hinckley
  15. Income Tax / Reagans
  16. Bond / Cocaine Allegations
  17. General Motors / X-Cars
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Mannington Floors; Planters Peanuts.)
  20. Household Size / Census Bureau
  21. Surrogate Parents / Children
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 14, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Canon Eos Camera; Metamucil; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network.)
  6. Economy / Recession
  7. General Motors / X-Car Suit
  8. Airline Industry / Poor Service
  9. Income Tax / Reagans
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Subaru Justy; Medipren; Maalox-Plus.)
  12. Bond / Cocaine Allegations
  13. New Jersey / Surrogate Custody Case
  14. CBS / Writers' Strike
  15. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; BMW 735I; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Dry Breezes Air and Fabric Deodorizer.)
  16. South Korea / Kim Dae Jung
  17. Navy Athletes
  18. Hinckley
  19. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; "Today"; Grape-Nuts.)
  20. Special Segment (Endangered Future) (Part I)
  21. Good Night

April 15, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 15, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  6. Special Assignment (Up, Up and Delay) (Part III)
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Renault Medallion; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  9. Iran Arms Scandal
  10. Navy / Athletes
  11. Hinckley
  12. Massachusetts / Trespassing Trial
  13. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: John Deere; AT&T; Mercedes-Benz.)
  16. Income Tax
  17. Texas / Tax Fraud
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Kaopectate; Pennzoil; Buick; Theragran-M; "Nightline".)
  21. New Jersey / Custody Battle
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 15, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Hinckley
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Mazda 323; Riunite Wine; John Deere.)
  7. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  8. US-Libya Relations / Bombing Anniversary
  9. Massachusetts / Trespassing Trial
  10. Parkinson's Disease / Brain Graft
  11. Warhol Investigation
  12. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Mercedes-Benz; Advil.)
  13. Florida / Tornado
  14. Health Costs
  15. Economy / Retail Sales, Industrial Production
  16. Income Tax
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Buick; Dow; Maalox-Plus; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  19. Yugoslavia / Religious Pilgrimage
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 15, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; BMW 735I; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars.)
  6. Hinckley
  7. Massachusetts / Trespassing Trial
  8. NAACP / Baseball
  9. (Commercial: Buick; Dow; Piedmont Airlines.)
  10. Special Segment (Endangered Future)
  11. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; IBM Personal System2; Northwest.)
  12. Nazi War Criminals
  13. Commentary (Thatcher)
  14. Atlas Centaur Accident
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Mercedes-Benz; "Today"; John Deere; Fixodent.)
  17. South Africa / Bushmen
  18. Good Night

April 16, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Tom Jarriel (New York City)
  2. Challenger Disaster / Morton Thiokol
  3. Insider Trading / Jefferies
  4. Wall Street / Drug Bust
  5. '88 Vote / Hart
  6. Iran Arms Scandal
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  8. (Commercial: Cannon Personal Copiers; Jeep Cherokee.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  10. USSR / Dissidents
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  12. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Riunite Wine; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Kaopectate.)
  13. Special Assignment (Up, Up and Delay) (Part IV)
  14. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Jarriel)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  16. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; BMW 735I; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  17. AIDS / Minorities
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Jarriel)
  19. (Commercial: John Deere; Maalox-Plus; Subaru; Anbesol; Our World"; "20/20".)
  20. Federal Communications Commission / Shock Radio
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Tariffs
  3. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  4. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. Federal Communications Commission / Shock Radio
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Renault Medallion; Preparation H; Maalox-Plus; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade.)
  9. South Africa / Racial Violence
  10. Cancer / General Accounting Office Study
  11. Wall Street / Drug Bust
  12. Campaign '88 / Hart
  13. CBS, ABC / Writers' Strike
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Just Right; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals.)
  15. Economy / Housing Starts
  16. Connecticut / Income
  17. Alaska / Oil Controversy
  18. Pulitzer Prizes
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Riunite Wine; John Deere.)
  21. Louisiana / New York City Garbage
  22. New Jersey / Garbage Controversy
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 16, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Shultz Trip
  3. USSR / Gorbachev Reforms
  4. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  7. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Insurance Information Institution; United States Sprint; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  8. Wall Street / Drug Bust
  9. Insider Trading
  10. Federal Communications Commission / Phone Rates
  11. Federal Communications Commission / Shock Radio
  12. Pulitzer Prizes
  13. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Carnival Cruise Lines; Kellogg's Just Right; Northwest Airlines.)
  14. Special Segment (Endangered Future) (Part III)
  15. (Commercial: Pam Cooking Spray; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Raytheon.)
  16. South Africa / Apartheid
  17. Bahamas / DEA Agents
  18. Decision '88 / Hart
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Dow; John Deere; Fixodent.)
  21. Texas / Texas City Fire Anniversary
  22. Good Night

April 17, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 17, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Tariffs
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Dow.)
  5. Sports / Drugs
  6. Patents / Organisms
  7. Artificial Heart / Cresswell
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Raytheon; Maalox-Plus.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  11. Argentina / Military Revolt
  12. Good Friday
  13. Vatican Fugitive / Marcinkus
  14. Italy / Etna Eruption
  15. Sri Lanka / Massacre
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Anacin; Woolite Rug and Upholstery Cleaner; Carnival Cruise Lines; John Deere.)
  18. Louisiana / New York City Garbage
  19. Money Matters: Iacocca
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Subaru; "Nightline"; The Health Show".)
  22. Person of The Week (Cutting)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 17, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Tariffs
  3. Central America / CIA Drug Trafficking
  4. Patents / Organisms
  5. Argentina / Military Revolt
  6. Sri Lanka / Massacre
  7. Good Friday
  8. Israel / Monastery
  9. (Commercial: Dow; Winn Dixie; Planters Peanuts.)
  10. Child Custody Battle / Rauzer
  11. Sports / Drug Charges
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  13. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Kaopectate; Northwest Airlines; John Deere.)
  14. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  15. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  16. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Ace Hardware; Subaru.)
  17. Iacocca / 1986 Earnings
  18. Basketball / Erving
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 17, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Tariffs
  3. Iacocca / 1986 Earnings
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Mazda 626; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  6. Argentina / Military Revolt
  7. Good Friday
  8. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Northwest Airlines; BMW 735I; Maalox-Plus.)
  9. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  10. Commentary (US Dipls.)
  11. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  12. (Commercial: Dow; John Deere; Taster's Choice.)
  13. Patents / Organisms
  14. Special Segment (Endangered Future) (Part IV)
  15. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades; Nutri-Grain; A Trillion For Def.: What Have We Bought" NBC News Special; Mazda Trucks; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals.)
  16. Lights / Retirement
  17. Good Night

April 18, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 18, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. (Commercial: Buick; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement.)
  4. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Tariffs
  5. Argentina / Military Revolt
  6. South Lebanon / Israeli-Shiite Fighting
  7. (Commercial: Rust-Oleum; Kellogg's Special K; Just My Size Pantyhose; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  8. Airline Safety / Bomb Detector
  9. Special Assignment (Up, Up and Delay) (Part V)
  10. Shawn / Death
  11. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Dow; BMW 735I; "Jennings/Koppel Report")
  12. Sports: Drugs, Erving, Baseball, Horse Racing
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  14. (Commercial: Fixodent; Remington Vic Vac Vacuum; Kaopectate; "Business World".)
  15. Beastie Boys
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 18, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Tariffs
  3. US-S. Korea Trade Rel. / Wine
  4. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Autos
  5. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Mortgage Rates
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  9. USSR / Congressional Delegation
  10. Afghanistan / USSR Raids
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  12. (Commercial: Dow; Canon Personal Copiers; Kaopectate; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council)
  13. Virginia / Flooding
  14. Amoco-Dome Merger
  15. Television Evangelists / Salaries
  16. Easter
  17. Catholic Church / Priest Shortage
  18. Shawn / Death
  19. (Commercial: Buick; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  20. South Lebanon / Guerrilla Attack
  21. Algiers / PLO Conference
  22. Argentina / Military Revolt
  23. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  24. (Commercial: Ryder Transportation Resources; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food.)
  25. Italy / Etna Eruption
  26. Italy / Pompeii Controversy
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 18, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

April 19, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 19, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Argentina / Military Revolt
  3. Israel / Guerrilla Raids
  4. South Korea / Anti-Government Rioting
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Kaopectate; Whirlpool Refrigerators.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. Easter
  9. (Commercial: Vanish; Buick; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Grape-Nuts.)
  10. US-S. Korea Trade Relations
  11. US-Japan Trade Relations / Tariffs
  12. IBM / Computer Clones
  13. Texas / Politics
  14. (Commercial: Ryder Transportation Resources; BMW 735I; Milk- Bone Dog Biscuits; Monroe Shocks; "Jennings/Koppel Report")
  15. Sports: Baseball, Basketball
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  17. (Commercial: Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; IBM Personal System2; "Good Morning America.")
  18. Handicapped Piano Prodigy
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 19, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 19, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. South Korea / Anti-Government Rioting
  3. Israel / Terrorist Attack
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Buick; Grape-Nuts; Dow.)
  6. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  7. USSR / Nuclear Testing
  8. Easter
  9. World Population
  10. (Commercial: BMW 735I; Vanish; Coldwell Banker and Sears Financial Network.)
  11. Argentina / Military Revolt
  12. Philippines / Power Failure
  13. Iran Arms Scandal
  14. (Commercial: Poli-Grip; Cadillac Allante; Kellogg's Just Right; Polident.)
  15. Weekend Journal (Water and Power)
  16. (Commercial: Folgers; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; A Trillion For Def.: What Have We Bought" NBC News Special; Whirlpool Appliances.)
  17. Sports: Erving
  18. Good Night

April 20, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 20, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas Deportation
  3. Supreme Court / Japanese-Americans' Internment
  4. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Pennzoil; Anbesol.)
  7. Algiers / PLO Conference
  8. Argentina / Mil Revolt
  9. Taylor / Death
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Fiberguard Fiber Supplement; Canon Personal Copiers; Mercedes-Benz; American Express Card.)
  12. Cholesterol
  13. Alaska / Oil Exploration
  14. California Condor
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Bayer; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Ford Trucks; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  17. US-Japan Trade Relations / Tariffs
  18. Money Matters: Japanese Auto Imports, Stock Market
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Squibb Proto-Chol Fish Oil Supplement; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; "World News This Morning".)
  21. Boston Marathon
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 20, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal
  3. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  4. Supreme Court / Japanese-Americans' Internment
  5. Argentina / Military Revolt
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Fixodent; Dry Breezes Air and Fabric Deodorizer; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal.)
  8. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  9. Algiers / PLO Conference
  10. Taylor / Death
  11. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; AT&T.)
  12. Alaska / Oil Controversy
  13. Home Care Murders
  14. Lemond / Hunting Accident
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Thompson's Water Seal; Bayer; Dow.)
  17. Boston Marathon
  18. Obese Children
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 20, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  3. Algiers / PLO Conference
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Polident; Advil; A.1. Steak Sauce; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals.)
  6. US-Japan Trade Relations / Tariffs
  7. Taylor / Death
  8. (Commercial: Post Raisin Bran; Tylenol; Dow; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  9. South Africa / Censorship
  10. Tampa / Racism
  11. Minorities and Med. School
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; United States Sprint; Edison Electric Institution)
  14. AIDS
  15. New York City Garbage Barge
  16. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Philips Light Bulbs; A Trillion For Defense: What Have We Bought" NBC News Special; Fleischmann's Margarine; Mercedes-Benz.)
  17. Boston Marathon
  18. Good Night

April 21, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  3. South Africa / Terrorism
  4. Argentina / Military Revolt
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Bayer; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  7. Iran Arms Scandal
  8. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  9. Nuclear Testing Litigation
  10. Larouche Raid
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; FiberCon Laxative.)
  13. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  14. US-Japan Trade Relations / Tariffs
  15. US-S. Korea Trade Relations
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Dow; Subaru; Correctol; Dr.Scholl's Legatrin.)
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. Mortgage Rates
  20. Brannum / Death
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Maalox- Plus; Just My Size Pantyhose; "Nightline".)
  23. Baseball / Brewers
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal
  3. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  4. South Africa / Terrorism
  5. US-Japan Trade Relations / Tariffs
  6. US-S. Korea Relations / Trade, Human Rights
  7. Argentina / Military Revolt
  8. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  9. Utah / Nuclear Testing Verdict
  10. Bahamas / Drug Trafficking
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  12. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Winn Dixie; Tylenol.)
  13. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  14. Sea Turtle Controversy
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Dan Rather)
  16. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Maalox-Plus; Mercedes-Benz; Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  17. Homeless Children
  18. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Subaru; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  19. Baseball / Brewers
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 21, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Relations / Tariffs
  3. US-S. Korea Trade Rel.
  4. Bahamas / Drug War
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Vanish; Mazda 323; Metamucil.)
  7. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  8. South Africa / Terrorism
  9. Iran Arms Scandal
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Tom Brokaw)
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Dow; Whirlpool Microwave Ovens.)
  12. Shuttle Program
  13. AIDS / Aliens, Colorado
  14. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  15. Paralyzed Police Officer
  16. Brannum Death
  17. (Commercial: Insurance Information Institution; Mazda RX-7Se; Kellogg's Special K.)
  18. Nazi War Criminals / Linnas
  19. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  20. Commentary (Arms Control)
  21. A Trillion For Defense: What Have We Bought Announced (S: Tom Brokaw)
  22. (Commercial: Subaru; Theragran-M Vitamins; "Today"; Smokers' Polident; Corning Lenses.)
  23. Baseball / Brewers
  24. Good Night

April 22, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 22, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Fiberguard Fiber Supplement.)
  5. South Africa / Racial Violence
  6. Sri Lanka / Civil War
  7. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  8. US-Iran Relations / Espionage
  9. Iran Arms Scandal
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Western Union; Rust-Oleum.)
  12. Chernobyl Disaster Follow-Up
  13. Special Assignment (Chernobyl Aftermath)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Stanley Doors; Kellogg's Product 19; Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Maalox-Plus.)
  16. AIDS / United States Military
  17. AIDS / Catholic Church
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. Baseball / Brewers
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Fleischmann's Margarine; Subaru; "Nightline".)
  22. Latin
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 22, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. US-Iran Relations / Espionage
  5. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  6. Espionage / Embassy Sec.
  7. Iran Arms Scandal
  8. AIDS / United States Military
  9. Drug Testing / Customs Service
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  11. (Commercial: Fixodent; Subaru; Vanish.)
  12. US-Japan Trade Relations
  13. Insider Trading
  14. California / Billionaire Boys Club
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Thompson's Water Seal; Bayer; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  17. Sri Lanka / Terrorism
  18. Campus Racism
  19. Asbestos
  20. Lead
  21. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Planters Peanuts; Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  22. Trumpeter Swan
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 22, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Death Penalty
  3. South Africa / Racial Violence
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Subaru; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  6. AIDS / United States Military
  7. AIDS / Test List
  8. Asbestos
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Ford Taurus; Louis Rich Cold Cuts; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  11. HMO Kickbacks
  12. Special Segment (Medicare Ripoffs)
  13. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Mercedes-Benz; Dow; Maalox-Plus.)
  14. US-Poland Relations / Espionage
  15. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Tariffs
  16. Commentary (Oil Dependence)
  17. White House / Hot Tub
  18. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Edison Electric Institution; Planters Peanuts; Bayer.)
  19. Arizona / Environment Controversy
  20. Good Night

April 23, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Connecticut / Building Collapse
  3. Insider Trading Scandal / Boesky
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Correctol; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network.)
  6. US-USSR Rels / Arms Control
  7. SDI/ Star Wars
  8. US-USSR Relations / Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (Salt) II
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Philips Light Bulbs; Western Union; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  11. California / Serial Killer
  12. Airline Industry / Congressional Hearings
  13. Airborne Charity
  14. Pennsylvania / Liver Recipient
  15. Arizona / Skydiving Rescue
  16. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Feeder and Lawn Food; Insurance Information Institution; US Sprint; Maalox-Plus; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  17. Iran Arms Scandal
  18. Special Assignment (Inside Iran)
  19. Money Matters: GNP, General Motors, Stock Market
  20. ABC / Writers' Strike
  21. (Commercial: Dow; American Express Travelers Cheques; Fiberguard Fiber Supplement; "Jennings/Koppel Report")
  22. Jennings/Koppel Report (Reagan)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  3. SDI/Star Wars
  4. USSR / Dissident
  5. Chernobyl Aftermath
  6. Nuclear Power Plants
  7. Nuclear Power Plants / Sequoyah
  8. Connecticut / Building Collapse
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  10. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Winn Dixie; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  11. Economy / GNP
  12. Insider Trading Scandal / Boesky
  13. Executive Salaries
  14. ABC / Writers' Strike
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Maalox-Plus; Corning Lenses; Fiberguard Fiber Supplement.)
  17. Cholesterol
  18. Arizona / Skydiving Rescue
  19. Test Tube Twins
  20. In-Flight Charity
  21. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Lawn Food and Garden Feeder; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  22. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  23. Japan / Ballroom Dancing
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 23, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Connecticut / Building Collapse
  3. Insider Trading Scandal / Boesky
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Subaru; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Tylenol; Shower to Shower.)
  6. SDI/Star Wars
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. US-Japan Trade Rel.
  9. Economy / GNP
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: ERA Realty; Dow; Kellogg's Nut And Honey Crunch Cereal; Edison Electric Institution)
  12. Special Segment (The Network News) (Part I)
  13. ABC / Writers' Strike
  14. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Mr. Coffee Coffeemakers; Polident; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  15. USSR / Dissidents
  16. Commentary (Arms Control)
  17. Drug War / Bahamas
  18. Test Tube Twins
  19. Desillers
  20. Airborne Charity
  21. (Commercial: Anbesol; Cadillac Allante; "Today"; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Post Bran Flakes.)
  22. Arizona / Skydiving Rescue
  23. Good Night

April 24, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 24, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Connecticut / Building Collapse Aftermath
  3. San Juan / Dupont Plaza Fire Follow-Up
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Subaru.)
  6. White Supremacists Arrests
  7. Florida / Mall Massacre
  8. Tennessee / Ford Indicted
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Post Raisin Bran; Freedent.)
  11. Greece / Terrorism
  12. South Africa / Censorship
  13. (Commercial: Advil; IBM Personal System2; Cadillac Allante; Maalox-Plus; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade.)
  14. South Africa / Censorship
  15. California / Man-Made Bacteria
  16. Money Matters: CPI, Stock Market
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Bufferin; Drano; Western Union; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  19. Person of The Week (Alfonsin)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 24, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. White Supremacist Indictments
  3. Florida / Mall Massacre
  4. California / Rapist's Parole
  5. Connecticut / Building Collapse Aftermath
  6. USSR / Chernobyl Anniversary
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; Mazda 323.)
  9. Greece / Terrorism
  10. Bradley Fighting Vehicle
  11. Angola-South Africa Conflict
  12. South Africa / Censorship
  13. Man-Made Bacteria
  14. (Commercial: Dow; Pam Cooking Spray; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  15. Economy / CPI
  16. John Morrell / Workplace Accidents
  17. Tennessee / Ford Indictment
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Insurance Information Institution; Polident; Kellogg's Bran Flakes.)
  20. Bridal Fashion Controversy
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 24, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal
  3. Florida / Mall Massacre
  4. Connecticut / Building Collapse Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; Canon Personal Copiers; Dow.)
  7. White Supremacist Indictments
  8. Tennessee / Ford Indicted
  9. Hinckley
  10. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Cadillac DeVille; Fixodent.)
  11. Economy / CPI, Dollar
  12. Greece / Terrorism
  13. Perot / MIAs
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Dry Breezes Air and Fabric Deodorizer; Edison Elec. Institution; Century 21; Post Raisin Bran.)
  16. Special Segment (The Network News) (Part II)
  17. (Commercial: Ford Tempo; Canon Eos Camera; AT&T.)
  18. Chernobyl Anniversary
  19. Good Night

April 25, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 25, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. PTL Controversy
  3. Hinckley
  4. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  5. Connecticut / Building Collapse Aftermath
  6. Dallas / Crane Collapse
  7. Florida / Mall Massacre Aftermath
  8. White Supremacists
  9. Wall Street / Embezzlement
  10. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals; American Express Travelers Cheques; Glidden Paints.)
  11. United States Foreign Policy Protests
  12. Contra Funding
  13. US-Japan Trade Relations / Sanctions
  14. Europe / Chernobyl Anniversary
  15. Philippines / Earthquake
  16. South Africa / Zambia Raid
  17. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; FiberCon Laxative; Stern's Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder and Lawn Food; Stanley Tools.)
  18. Sports: Horse Racing, Baseball, Basketball
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  20. (Commercial: Squibb Proto-Chol Fish Oil Supplement; United States Sprint; "Business World".)
  21. Vanna White
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 25, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 25, 1987
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Foreign Policy Demonstrations
  3. Dallas / Crane Collapse
  4. Connecticut / Building Collapse Aftermath
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. South Africa / Zambia Raid
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  8. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Louis Rich Turkey; Dow.)
  9. Ptl Controversy
  10. White Supremacists
  11. California / Parole Controversy
  12. Insider Trading
  13. California / Student Riot
  14. Liver Transplants / Desillers
  15. (Commercial: Bayer; Remington Razors; Buick; Poli-Grip.)
  16. New York Garbage Barge
  17. Toxic Waste
  18. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Stanley Tools; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Kaopectate.)
  19. US-Japan Trade Relations / Sanctions
  20. Greece / Terrorism
  21. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder and Lawn Food; "Golf Tour '87"; "Today"; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Bayer.)
  22. Sports: Croquet
  23. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  24. Military Recruitment
  25. Good Night

April 26, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 26, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Ptl Controversy
  3. Casey / Health
  4. (Commercial: Whirlpool Microwave Ovens; Ex-Lax.)
  5. US-Japan Trade Relations
  6. Chernobyl Anniversary
  7. Arms Control / Nixon, Kissinger
  8. (Commercial: Louis Rich Turkey; IBM Personal System2; FiberCon Laxative.)
  9. New York City / Goetz Trial
  10. US-Mexico Relations / Missing Rockets
  11. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Kellogg's Special K; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Monroe Shocks; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; "World News Tonight".)
  12. Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Horse Racing
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; AT&T; Good Morning America.)
  15. Movie Theaters' Revival
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 26, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for April 26, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Chernobyl Anniversary
  3. Casey / Health
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Cadillac DeVille; United States Sprint.)
  6. Connecticut / Building Collapse
  7. Colorado / Student Riot
  8. PTL Controversy
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; AT&T.)
  10. Iran Arms Scandal
  11. US-Japan Trade Relations
  12. Arms Control / Nixon, Kissinger
  13. (Commercial: United Van Lines; FiberCon Laxative; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  14. Weekend Journal (Bring Back The King)
  15. (Commercial: Bayer; Stanley Tools; "Today"; Remington Razors; Kaopectate.)
  16. Prof. Wrestling
  17. Good Night

April 27, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 27, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Nazi War Criminals / Waldheim
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Casey / Health
  5. Virginia / CIA Demonstration
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Buick.)
  8. Ptl Controversy
  9. New York City / Goetz Trial
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Mylanta-II.)
  12. Belgium / Ferry Disaster Follow-Up
  13. South Africa / Student Protest
  14. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  15. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Nakasone Visit
  16. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Super-Computer
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Fleischmann's Margarine; Havoline Motor Oil; Post Raisin Bran; Philips Light Bulbs; Cadillac Seville.)
  19. Special Assignment (Superconductors)
  20. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; Pennzoil Motor Oil; "Nightline".)
  23. Wisconsin / Fishing Rights Controversy
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 27, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Nazi War Criminals / Waldheim
  3. US-Japan Trade Relations / Nakasone Visit
  4. South Africa / Student Protest
  5. Virginia / CIA Demonstration
  6. Contras
  7. Chernobyl Anniversary
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: IBM Personal System2; Winn Dixie; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  10. Ptl Scandal
  11. Transplant Ethics
  12. Casey / Health
  13. (Commercial: Hallmark Cards; Citrucel; Buick.)
  14. New York City / Goetz Trial
  15. Detroit Schools / Handguns
  16. Offshore Oil Drilling
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; Canon Personal Copiers; Fixodent; Anacin.)
  19. Mail Fraud
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 27, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Nazi War Criminals / Waldheim
  3. US-Japan Trade Relations / Nakasone
  4. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  5. (Commercial: Buick Skyhawk; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; Canon Eos Camera.)
  6. Virginia / CIA Demonstration
  7. Casey / Health
  8. Iran Arms Scandal / North
  9. South Africa / Student Demonstration
  10. Belgium / Ferry Disaster Follow-Up
  11. (Commercial: Mazda 626; Grape-Nuts; American Express Card.)
  12. Ptl Scandal
  13. MIAs / Reward
  14. New York City Garbage Barge Odyssey
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Cadillac Allante; Metamucil.)
  17. New York City / Goetz Trial
  18. Detroit / Handguns and Children
  19. California / Drug Raid
  20. (Commercial: Advil; Mazda 323; "Today"; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Canon Personal Copiers.)
  21. California / Sullivan-Keller Legacy
  22. Good Night

April 28, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Ptl Controversy
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Remington Razors; Red Devil Polyurethane.)
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. '88 Vote / Laxalt
  7. Television News / Congressional Hearings
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Price Pfister Faucets; A.1. Steak Sauce; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  10. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  11. US-Austria Relations / Waldheim Ban
  12. South Africa / Censorship
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Western Union; Havoline Motor Oil; Benjamin Moore Paints; Fiberguard Fiber Supplement.)
  15. Connecticut/ Building Collapse Aftermath
  16. Special Assignment (Job Safety)
  17. Montana / Manhunt
  18. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Insurance Information Institution; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Drano; "Nightline".)
  21. California / Dissection Dispute
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal
  3. Ptl Controversy
  4. Montana / Manhunt
  5. Hired Killers' Ads
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Advil; Mazda; Fiberall.)
  8. US-Austria Relations / Waldheim
  9. Supreme Court / Propaganda Films
  10. Supreme Court / Drinking Age
  11. South Africa / Censorship
  12. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Insurance Information Institution)
  13. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  14. AIDS / Public Apathy
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Buick; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; Maytag Dishwashers.)
  17. Campaign '88 / Laxalt
  18. Campaign '88 / Candidates
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 28, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Ptl Controversy
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Terrorism / Kadhafi
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Anacin; United States Sprint; ERA Realty.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. US-Austria / Waldheim
  9. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Cadillac Seville.)
  10. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Legis.
  11. Television News / Congressional Hearings
  12. Montana / Manhunt
  13. Florida / Mall Massacre Funerals
  14. (Commercial: AT&T; Citizen Watches.)
  15. Decision '88 / Laxalt
  16. Commentary (Casey)
  17. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  18. (Commercial: Fixodent; Drano; "Today"; Kellogg's Product 19; Remington Razors.)
  19. Education / Florie
  20. Good Night

April 29, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 29, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Channell
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Secord
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: American Express Card; Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  6. Nicaragua / American Killed
  7. Nicaragua / United States Vols.
  8. South Africa / Elec. Protest
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; United States Sprint; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  11. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Gephardt Amendment
  12. '88 Vote / Dukakis
  13. Congressional Hearings / Television News
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Squibb Proto-Chol Fish Oil Supplement; Pennzoil; Western Union; Citizen Watches; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  16. New York City / Goetz Trial
  17. Ptl Controversy
  18. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  19. New England / Snow
  20. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Old English Oil Furniture Polish; AT&T; Post Bran Flakes; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; "Nightline".)
  23. Environment and Marine Paint
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 29, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Channell
  3. Nicaragua / American Killed
  4. US-Japan Trade Relations / Gephardt Amendment
  5. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  6. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Bayer; Mazda Trucks; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  9. Montana / Manhunt
  10. New York City / Goetz Trial
  11. (Commercial: Fiberguard Fiber Supplement; Efferdent; Benadryl; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  12. Campaign '88 / Dukakis
  13. Ford Profits
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Citizen Watches; Tylenol.)
  16. Advertising and Children
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 29, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Channell
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Secord
  4. Nicaragua / American Killed
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Medipren; Cadillac Eldorado; Maytag Washers and Dryers.)
  7. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Gephardt Amendment
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; American Express Card.)
  10. Decision '88 / Dukakis
  11. Deaver / Alcoholism
  12. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  13. Television News / Congressional Hearings
  14. Auto Industry / Profits
  15. Commentary (Education and Geography)
  16. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  17. (Commercial: Fixodent; Piedmont Airlines; "Today"; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Pennzoil.)
  18. Mozambique Famine
  19. Good Night

April 30, 1987

• ABC Evening News for April 30, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Nakasone Visit
  3. US-USSR Relations / Grain Sales
  4. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Tylenol; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  8. Espionage / Army Hotline
  9. Iran Arms Scandal / Channell
  10. Nicaragua / Linder Funeral
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder and Lawn Food; American Express Card; Nabisco Shredded Wheat.)
  13. South Africa / Violence
  14. White Supremacists / Miller
  15. California / Singleton Parole Controversy
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Fixodent; Stanley Tools; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal.)
  18. Congressional Hearings / Television News
  19. Pennsylvania / Desillers Death
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Buick; Citizen Watches; Remington Razors; Midas Brakes; "Our World"; "20/20".)
  22. USSR / Baseball
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for April 30, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Nakasone Visit
  3. Economy / Money Supply
  4. US-USSR Relations / Embassy Espionage
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. Nicaragua / Linder Funeral
  7. Pennsylvania / Desillers Death
  8. Tuberculosis and AIDS
  9. Experimental Drugs
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  11. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; Winn Dixie; Tylenol; Shower to Shower.)
  12. North Carolina / Drug Trafficking
  13. Art Fakes
  14. (Commercial: Stern's Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder and Lawn Food; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Citizen Watches; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  15. South Africa / Violence
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Bayer; American Express Travelers Cheques; Citrucel; Cepacol.)
  18. Baseball / Gooden
  19. Baseball / Caray
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for April 30, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Relations / Nakasone Visit
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Nicaragua / Linder Death
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder and Lawn Food; Mylanta-II; Midas Brakes.)
  7. Special Segment (Cocaine Islands)
  8. South Africa / Violence
  9. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Citizen Watches; Ace Hardware)
  10. Cong. Hearing / Television News
  11. Bennett / AIDS Testing
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Honda Generator; Pennzoil.)
  14. Southeast Asian Refugees / Follow-Up
  15. Commentary (1988 Candidates)
  16. (Commercial: Canon Eos Camera; Century 21; "Today"; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  17. Whale Songs
  18. Good Night

Specials

• April 04, 1987 - NBC Special - The Baby Business [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 07, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Statement Re: United States Embassy In Moscow, Analysis [12:54:50 - 12:58:40]
• April 07, 1987 - CBS Special - Reagan News Conference- Analysis [12:54:00 - 12:57:00]
• April 07, 1987 - MTO Special - Reagan Statement Re: United States Embassy In Moscow [12:49:00 - 13:00:00]
• April 09, 1987 - PBS Special - Frontline [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 10, 1987 - ABC Special - Albert Gore's Presidential Candidacy Announcement [13:10:00 - 13:11:00]
• April 10, 1987 - CBS Special - Albert Gore's Presidential Candidacy Announcement [13:00:00 - 13:29:00]
• April 10, 1987 - MTO Special - Albert Gore Presidential Candidacy Announcement [ - ]
• April 10, 1987 - NBC Special - Albert Gore's Presidential Candidacy Announcement [13:00:00 - 13:41:00]
• April 15, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:29:20 - 23:58:30]
• April 21, 1987 - NBC Special - A Trillion For Defense: What Have We Bought? [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 23, 1987 - ABC Special - The Jennings - Koppel Report [21:00:00 - 21:58:20]
• April 23, 1987 - PBS Special - Frontline: War on Nicaragua [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• April 24, 1987 - ABC Special - The Bomb Factories [21:00:00 - 21:46:50]

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