May 1987 Broadcast Index

Evening News

May 1, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 1, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. PTL Controversy
  3. West Germany / Stein Beatification
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  6. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Nakasone Visit
  7. Money Matters: Prime Rate, Stock Market
  8. Webster / CIA Director
  9. Thornburgh / FBI
  10. Iran Arms Scandal
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Philips Light Bulbs; Pennzoil Motor Oil; Dean Witter Reynolds Incorporated and Sears Fin. Network; Medipren.)
  13. AIDS / Testing
  14. Special Assignment (AIDS in Africa)
  15. (Commercial: Canon Eos Camera; Rust-Oleum; Honda Generators; Folgers.)
  16. Kentucky Derby
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Liberty Mutual; Canon Copiers; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  19. Person of The Week (McLaughlin)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 1, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. PTL Controversy
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Nakasone Visit
  5. May Day Observances
  6. USSR / Economy Reforms
  7. West Germany / Papal Visit
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  9. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Tums; Fixodent; Philips Light Bulbs.)
  10. Economy / Prime Rate
  11. Florida / Plane Collision
  12. Air Safety / Near Misses
  13. Skin Cancer
  14. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Cadillac Eldorado; Bayer.)
  15. Ohio / Civil Rights Case
  16. Michael Reagan / Autobiography
  17. O'Connor / PAC Speech
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Advil; Citrucel.)
  20. Egypt / Aida
  21. Good Night
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 1, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. US-Japan Trade Rel. / Prime Rate, Nakasone Visit
  3. Thornburgh / FBI
  4. Webster / CIA
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  7. (Commercial: Canon Eos Cameras; AT&T.)
  8. PTL Controversy
  9. Michael Reagan / Autobiography
  10. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; Insurance Information Institution; Fixodent.)
  11. Israeli-Jordanian Peace Conference
  12. West Germany / Beatification Controversy
  13. May Day Celebrations
  14. Special Segment (AIDS in Africa)
  15. (Commercial: Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; American Express Travelers Cheques; Bayer.)
  16. New York City / Goetz Trial
  17. O'Connor / PAC Speech
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Kellogg's Product 19.)
  20. England / Gambling
  21. Good Night

May 2, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Poindexter, North
  3. US-Japan Trade Relations / Nakasone Visit
  4. Reagan / Italy Trip
  5. (Commercial: AT&T.)
  6. Montana / Manhunt Conclusion
  7. Scholastic Aptitude Tests
  8. Connecticut / Building Collapse
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; American Express Travelers Cheques; Subaru; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade.)
  10. AIDS / Africa
  11. New York Garbage Barge
  12. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; Isotoner Slippers; Bayer; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  13. Sports: Kentucky Derby, Basketball, Baseball
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  15. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; IBM Personal System/2; "Business World".)
  16. Dead Sea
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 2, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 2, 1987
  1. Introduction Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Poindexter, North
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Bayer; Kellogg's Special K; Cadillac Seville; Northwest Airlines.)
  5. Montana / Manhunt Conclusion
  6. Connecticut / Building Collapse Follow-Up
  7. Georgia / Abortion Clinic Protest
  8. Ohio / Lutheran Protest
  9. Thornburgh / FBI
  10. Florida / Desillers Funeral
  11. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Fleischmann's Margarine; United States Sprint.)
  12. Reagan / Second Term Problems
  13. (Commercial: Polident; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Advil.)
  14. Breast Cancer
  15. Egypt / Aida
  16. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; Stanley Tools; "Meet the Press"; American Express Card.)
  17. Kentucky Derby
  18. Baseball / Gooden
  19. Good Night

May 3, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 3, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; American Express Card.)
  4. '88 Vote / Hart Controversy
  5. Poll / Hart, Bush
  6. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  7. Ptl Controversy
  8. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Cadillac DeVille; Taster's Choice; Monroe Shocks.)
  9. Mexican Immigrants / Language Barrier
  10. West Germany / Meyer Beatification
  11. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; Just My Size Pantyhose; US Sprint; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  12. Sports: Basketball, Hockey
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  14. (Commercial: General Motors Acceptance Corp.; AT&T.)
  15. Onion Ind.
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 3, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 3, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Chris Wallace (New York City)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Chris Wallace)
  4. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Buick LeSabre; Grape-Nuts.)
  5. Weekend Journal (Hart)
  6. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Cadillac Allante.)
  7. Northern Ireland / IRA / Terrorism
  8. South Africa / Botha
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; A.1. Steak Sauce; General Motors Acceptance Corp.)
  10. Arizona / Mecham Recall Movement
  11. Federal Aviation Administration / Aviation Safety
  12. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Liberty Mutual Insurance; "Today"; Price Pfister Faucets; AT&T.)
  13. Whiz Kid
  14. Wallace / Meet the Press
  15. Good Night

May 4, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. '88 Vote / Hart
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Bufferin; Drano; Jeep Cherokee.)
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. Nixon / Watergate Records
  7. Nancy Reagan
  8. AIDS
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; Dow.)
  11. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  12. Maryland Train Collision Indictment
  13. Texas / Truck-Bus Collision
  14. South Africa / Police Violence
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Midas Brakes; Tums; Buick Somerset; Remington Razors.)
  18. Nicaragua / Contras
  19. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; The Hartford Insurance Company; Carnival Cruise Lines; Anacin; "Nightline".)
  20. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  21. Colorado / Amnesiac
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 4, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Hart
  3. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  4. Iran Arms Scandal
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Mazda; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Medipren.)
  7. Maryland Train Collision Indictment
  8. Texas / Truck-Bus Collision
  9. Immigration Reform / Amnesty
  10. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  11. Queen Elizabeth II
  12. (Commercial: Subaru; The Hartford Insurance Company; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  13. South Africa / Police Violence
  14. AIDS
  15. Economy / Salaries
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Post Raisin Bran; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  18. Stock Car Racing / Women
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 4, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Sex Discrimination
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Nicaragua
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Advil; Ford Trucks; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal.)
  7. Decision '88 / Hart
  8. Nancy Reagan
  9. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Company; Dow; Buick Century; Remington Razors.)
  10. Texas / Bus-Truck Collision
  11. New York City / Goetz Trial
  12. AIDS
  13. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  14. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Subaru Justy; Red Devil Polyurethane.)
  15. Special Segment (The Amnesty Bus.)
  16. (Commercial: Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; United States Sprint; American Express Card.)
  17. Queen Elizabeth II
  18. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  19. Good Night

May 5, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 5, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview (In Progress) Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. (Commercial: Subaru Justy; Advil.)
  4. Iran/Contra Hearings
  5. Guatemala / United States Military
  6. Nicaragua / Linder
  7. Meese / Justice Department Investigation
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; American Express Travelers Cheques; Canon Copiers; Kaopectate.)
  10. '88 Vote / Hart Controversy
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Renault Medallion; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Tums; Citizen Watches.)
  13. Immigration Reform / Amnesty
  14. Postal Rate Incr.
  15. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Colorado / Amnesia Victim
  17. (Commercial: Dow; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; Tylenol; Shower to Shower; "Nightline".)
  18. Top Items Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 5, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview (In Progress) Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Campaign '88 / Hart Controversy
  4. Iran/Contra Hearings vs. Hart Controversy
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Winn Dixie; Jeep Cherokee.)
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Talks
  8. Missiles / Pentagon
  9. Defense Budget
  10. Immigration Law / Amnesty
  11. Israel / Demjanjuk Trial
  12. South Africa / Election Violence
  13. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Fleischmann's Margarine; Dow.)
  14. Guatemala / United States Military
  15. Lebanon Hostages / Iran Arms Scandal
  16. Meese / Justice Department Investigation
  17. Postage Rate
  18. Butterfield / Death
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Subaru; Bufferin; Drano; Fiber Guard Fiber Supplement.)
  21. Harlingen, Texas / Iran Arms Scandal
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 5, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview (In Progress) Tom Brokaw (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Subaru; Advil.)
  5. Decision '88 / Hart Controversy
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Stove Top Stuffing; Medipren; American Express Card.)
  8. South Africa / Election Violence
  9. (Commercial: Drano; Metamucil; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group.)
  10. Drug Trafficking / Lehder
  11. Meese / Justice Department Investigation
  12. Commentary (Hart)
  13. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker; Dow; "Today"; Citizen Watches.)
  14. Immigration Law / Amnesty
  15. Good Night

May 6, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 6, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Casey / Death, Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Webster / CIA Nomination
  5. Iran Arms Scandal / Miller
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Bayer; Minwax Wood Finish.)
  8. '88 Vote / Hart Controversy
  9. Ptl Controversy
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Polident; Ford Motor Company; Correctol; Havoline Motor Oil.)
  12. New York City / Terrorist Arrested
  13. South Africa / Elections
  14. Special Assignment (AIDS in Africa)
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Tylenol; IBM Personal System/2; Just Right; Subaru.)
  17. Challenger / Smith Suit
  18. Drug Raids
  19. Breast Cancer and Alcohol
  20. Reagan-Nixon Meeting / Arms Control
  21. Reagan / Harley-Davidson
  22. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  23. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Honda Lawnmowers; Post Bran Flakes; Cuna Mutual Insurance Group; "20/20".)
  24. Top Items Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  25. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 6, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Miller
  4. Webster / CIA Nomination
  5. Campaign '88 / Hart
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmower; Fixodent; Preparation H; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade.)
  8. Breast Cancer and Alcohol
  9. New York City / Terrorist Arrested
  10. Drug Raids
  11. Ptl Controversy
  12. Challenger / Smith Suit
  13. (Commercial: Renault Medallion; Kellogg's Product 19; Dow.)
  14. South Africa / Elections
  15. Indiana / Mayoral Race
  16. Budget
  17. Star Wars
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Maytag Dishwashers; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Buick Century.)
  20. Reagan / Harley-Davidson
  21. Casey / Death
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 6, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Casey / Death, Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Iran Arms Scandal / Miller
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: FiberCon Laxative; Dow; Medipren.)
  7. Decision '88 / Hart Controversy
  8. Ptl Controversy
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemakers; Philips Light Bulbs; Subaru.)
  11. Breast Cancer and Alcohol
  12. Smoking in the Workplace
  13. Challenger / Smith Suit
  14. (Commercial: Metamucil; American Express Card; Canon Copiers.)
  15. South Africa / Elections
  16. Washington, DC / Letelier Verdict
  17. Commentary (Iran/Contra Hearings)
  18. Webster / CIA Nomination
  19. Reagan-Nixon Meeting / Arms Control
  20. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Advil; "Today"; Price Pfister Faucets; Post Bran Flakes.)
  21. Hindenburg Anniversary / Passenger Blimp Bus.
  22. Good Night

May 7, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 7, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. '88 Vote / Hart Controversy
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; Post Raisin Bran; Polident.)
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. Oklahoma / Ortega Assassination Plot
  7. AIDS / McKinney Death
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Citizen Watches; Mr. Coffee Coffeemakers.)
  10. South Africa / Elections
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Advil; Subaru; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Isotoner Slippers; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  13. Hungary / Wallenberg Memorial
  14. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  15. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Buick LeSabre; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Stanley Tools; "20/20".)
  17. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 7, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. '88 Vote / Hart
  3. Iran/Contra Hearings
  4. Oklahoma / Ortega Assassination Plot
  5. Hart Announcement / Correction
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  7. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; Winn-Dixie; Just Right.)
  8. South Africa / Elections
  9. Northern Ireland Violence
  10. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Corning Lenses; Old English Oil Furniture Polish.)
  11. McKinney Death / AIDS
  12. AIDS' Death Toll
  13. Air Traffic Controllers
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Tums; Stern's Miracle-Gro Lawn Food and Feeder.)
  16. US-USSR Arms Control / Kohl
  17. France / Barbie Trial
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 7, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Decision '88 / Hart
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Ford Motor Company; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. Oklahoma / Ortega Assassination Plot
  7. (Commercial: Olympic Oil Stains; Post Raisin Bran; Buick.)
  8. South Africa / Elections
  9. Waldheim / World Jewish Cong.
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Sterns Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Maytag Washers; Liberty Mutual.)
  12. McKinney Death / AIDS
  13. AIDS / Death Rate
  14. Dalkon Shield Settlements
  15. Dinosaur Theory
  16. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  17. (Commercial: Midas Brakes; Dow; "Today"; Citizen Watches; Corning Lenses.)
  18. Japan / Maze Craze
  19. Good Night

May 8, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 8, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. '88 Vote / Hart
  3. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Mylanta-II.)
  4. '88 Vote / Hart
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Mr. Coffee Coffeemakers; United States Sprint; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal.)
  7. Iran/Contra Hearings
  8. Webster / Embassy Espionage
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Dow; Just My Size; Post Bran Flakes; Renault Medallion; Old English Oil Furniture Polish.)
  11. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  12. Lebanon / Israeli Raids
  13. Iran-Iraq War / USSR Freighter
  14. Money Matters: Unemployment, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; Havoline Motor Oil; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  17. Person of The Week (Hart)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 8, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Campaign '88 / Hart
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Iran/Contra Hearings
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Hallmark Stores; Subaru Justy; Bayer; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  7. Webster / Embassy Espionage
  8. Contras
  9. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  10. Lebanon / Israeli Raids
  11. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Fixodent; Anacin; Ace Hardware)
  12. Economy / Unemployment
  13. France / Barbie Trial
  14. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Fleischmann's Margarine; Stove Top Stuffing.)
  17. China, PR / Music Man
  18. Texas / Names
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 8, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Decision '88 / Hart
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19; Mazda 323Se; Dow.)
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. McKinney Death / AIDS
  7. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; IBM Personal System/2; Kaopectate.)
  8. Economy / Unemployment
  9. Ptl Controversy
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Mazda Trucks; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  12. France / Barbie Trial
  13. Northern Ireland / Terrorism
  14. Iran-Iraq War / USSR Freighter
  15. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; Ford Motor Company; "NBC Nightly News"; Red Devil Polyurethane.)
  16. Teenagers and The Handicapped
  17. Good Night

May 9, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 9, 1987
  1. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Bufferin; Drano; Dow.)
  2. Casey / Funeral
  3. Afghanistan
  4. Ptl Controversy
  5. (Commercial: Louis Rich Turkey; Stanley Tools; Red Devil Polyurethane; Honda Generators; Kaopectate.)
  6. Sports: Basketball, Indy 500, Baseball
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  8. (Commercial: FiberCon Laxative; American Express Card; "Business World".)
  9. Texas / Marine Academy
  10. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 9, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Poland / Plane Crash
  3. Campaign '88 / Hart
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  6. Casey / Funeral
  7. Iran Arms Scandal
  8. Nicaragua
  9. Budget
  10. (Commercial: General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Northwest Airlines; Citrucel; Just My Size Pantyhose.)
  11. Garbage Crisis
  12. (Commercial: Buick; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer.)
  13. Northern Ireland / Violence
  14. Philippines / Elections
  15. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Louis Rich Turkey; Dow.)
  16. Israel / Snails
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 9, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Poland / Plane Crash
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  4. (Commercial: Buick Century; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement.)
  5. Casey / Funeral
  6. Decision '88 / Hart
  7. (Commercial: AT&T; Fiberguard Fiber Supplement; Firestone Service.)
  8. Lebanon / Terrorism
  9. Philippines / Elections
  10. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  11. (Commercial: Baskin Robbins; Honda Generators; American Express Card; Fixodent.)
  12. Reagan / Budget
  13. Stealth
  14. Air Traffic Controllers
  15. Ptl Controversy
  16. (Commercial: Minwax Wood Finish; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; "NBC Nightly News"; "NBC Sportsworld"; Stanley Tools; Kaopectate.)
  17. Ireland / Pubs
  18. Mother's Day
  19. Good Night

May 10, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 10, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Rafsanjani
  4. '88 Vote / Hart
  5. (Commercial: Buick; Tums; Pennzoil Motor Oil.)
  6. Poland / Plane Crash Aftermath
  7. Los Angeles Airport / Air Safety
  8. (Commercial: Dow; AT&T; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Bufferin.)
  9. Hitler Photos
  10. France / Barbie Trial
  11. Philippines / Elections
  12. Marcos Interview
  13. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Red Devil Polyurethane; Kaopectate; American Express Card; Kellogg's Product 19; "World News Tonight".)
  14. Sports: Basketball
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  16. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; The Hartford Insurance Company; Post Raisin Bran.)
  17. Terminally Ill Children / Vol.
• CBS Evening News for May 10, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 10, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview John Hart (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Upcoming Items (S: John Hart)
  4. (Commercial: Firestone Service; Kellogg's Nut and Honey Crunch Cereal; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  5. Poland / Plane Crash Aftermath
  6. Los Angeles Airport / Air Safety
  7. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Dow; A.1. Steak Sauce; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; General Foods International Coffees.)
  8. France / Barbie Trial
  9. (Commercial: Pennzoil Motor Oil; Polident; Metamucil; United Van Lines.)
  10. Iran-Iraq War / United States Arms Sales
  11. Israel / Peace Talks
  12. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Bayer; "NBC Nightly News"; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Jell-O Fruit Bar.)
  13. Decision '88 / Bush
  14. Decision '88 / Hart
  15. Weekend Journal (Pol. Journalism)
  16. Good Night

May 11, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 11, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Meese Investigation / Wedtech
  3. Iran/Contra Hearings
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  6. France / Barbie Trial
  7. England / Elections
  8. Philippines / Elections
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Jeep Cherokee; American Express; Dole Fruit and Juice Bars.)
  11. North Carolina / Train Derailment
  12. Garbage Crisis
  13. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  15. (Commercial: Dow; Beef Industry Council and Beef Board; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Riunite Wine; Fleischmann's Margarine.)
  16. AIDS / Testing
  17. AIDS / New York City Campaign
  18. Los Angeles / Palestinian Deportation Case
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Kellogg's All-Bran; Tums; "Nightline".)
  21. Spam Anniversary
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 11, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Meese Investigation / Wedtech
  4. Iran-Iraq War / United States Arms
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  6. (Commercial: Buick Century; Winn Dixie; Post Raisin Bran.)
  7. Atlas Launch Failure
  8. AIDS / Testing, New York City Campaign
  9. New York City / Hanson Case
  10. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; American Express Travelers Cheques; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  11. France / Barbie Trial
  12. California / Palestinian Deportation Case
  13. Israel / Peace Talks
  14. England / Elections
  15. Philippines / Elections
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Tasters Choice; Kellogg's Just Right; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  18. Excellence in America
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 11, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Boston, Massachusetts)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Post Bran Flakes; The Principal Fin. Group; Canon Copiers.)
  4. Meese Investigation / Wedtech
  5. California / Palestinian Deportation Case
  6. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  7. (Commercial: Bufferin; Drano; Dow; American Express Card.)
  8. France / Barbie Trial
  9. England / Elections
  10. Philippines / Elections
  11. West Germany / AIDS
  12. Israel-Saudi Arabia / Liver Transplant Center
  13. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  14. (Commercial: Beef Industry Council and Beef Board; Honda Lawnmowers; Carnival Cruise Lines.)
  15. Superconductors
  16. Massachusetts / High Tech Economy
  17. (Commercial: AT&T; Kellogg's Just Right; "Today"; Piedmont Airlines; Bayer.)
  18. Vermont Chic
  19. Good Night

May 12, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 12, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. US-Iran Relations / Frozen Assets
  4. US-Honduras Relations / Plane Sale
  5. SDI/Star Wars
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  7. (Commercial: Tylenol; Mercedes-Benz.)
  8. Live Heart Transplant
  9. Special Assignment (Children In Detention)
  10. California / Palestinian Immigration Case
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Freedent; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  13. Nazi War Criminals / Tannenbaum
  14. France / Barbie
  15. Quebec / Terrorist's Trial
  16. Philippines / Elections
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; Carnival Cruise Lines; Renault Medallion; Citizen Watches; Tums.)
  19. Movies / Colorization
  20. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  22. (Commercial: Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Minute Maid Orange Juice; United States Sprint; "Nightline".)
  23. O'Neill Beer Commercial
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 12, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. US-Iran Relations / Frozen Assets
  4. Nazi War Criminals / Tannenbaum
  5. France / Barbie Trial
  6. SDI/Star Wars Budget
  7. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  8. Live Heart Transplant
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  10. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Mazda RX-7SE; Canon Copiers; Anacin.)
  11. Food Safety / Chicken
  12. Quebec / Terrorist Attack Follow-Up
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Mercedes-Benz; Riunite Wine; Louis Rich Turkey.)
  14. Farm Ind. / Improvement
  15. Movies / Colorization Hearings
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Dow; A.1. Steak Sauce; Bayer.)
  18. Excellence in America / Service
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 12, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  2. Live Heart Transplant
  3. Iran/Contra Hearings
  4. US-Iran Relations / Frozen Assets
  5. US-Hondruras Rel. / Fighter Plane Sales
  6. (Commercial: Cadillac Eldorado; Medipren; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  7. Food Safety / Chicken
  8. Auto Safety
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Dow; Piedmont Airlines; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement.)
  11. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  13. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Citizen Watches; Price Pfister Faucets; AT&T.)
  14. Philadelphia / Goode
  15. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; "Today"; Taster's Choice; Mercedes-Benz.)
  16. Constitution Convention
  17. Good Night

May 13, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 13, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (ABC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Contras / New Organization
  4. Honduras / United States Military Exercise
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2.)
  7. Israel / Peace Conference
  8. France / Barbie Trial
  9. China, PR / Forest Fire
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Company; Fleischmann's Margarine; Jeep Cherokee; Tums.)
  12. New York City / Subway Gunman Trial
  13. Drug Raids
  14. Special Assignment (AIDS In Prison)
  15. Espionage / Pentagon
  16. '88 Vote / Hart
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Riunite Wine; Citizen Watches; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; FiberCon Laxative.)
  19. Pope / USSR
  20. US-USSR Relations / Norway, Japan
  21. Money Matters: Trade Surplus, Stock Market
  22. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; "Nightline".)
  23. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 13, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Honduras / Operation Solid Shield
  4. Washington, DC / Linder Hearing
  5. US-USSR Relations / Arms Control
  6. Pentagon / Sexual Conduct
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Dan Rather)
  8. (Commercial: Mazda 323Se; The Hartford Insurance Company; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Advil.)
  9. Air Safety / Traffic
  10. Pennsylvania / Child's Murder
  11. Dyslexia
  12. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Citizen Watches; Riunite Wine.)
  13. France / Barbie Trial
  14. Israel / Peace Conference
  15. South Africa / Apartheid
  16. China, PR / Forest Fire
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Jeep Cherokee; Stove Top Stuffing; Dow.)
  19. Revolution Controversy
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 13, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Baltimore, Maryland)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Washington, DC / Linder Hearing
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Bayer; Kellogg's All-Bran; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; The Hartford Insurance Company.)
  6. Live Heart Transplant
  7. Air Safety / Traffic
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Louis Rich Turkey; Dow; Citizen Watches.)
  10. France / Barbie Trial
  11. Israel / Peace Conference
  12. South Africa / Apartheid
  13. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Grape-Nuts; Bayer.)
  14. Baltimore's Revival
  15. (Commercial: AT&T; Piedmont Airlines; "Today"; Ford Motor Company; Liberty Mutual Insurance.)
  16. Chesapeake Bay Pollution
  17. Good Night

May 14, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  4. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Renault Medallion.)
  5. Hostages / Steen
  6. South Africa / Reporters Expelled
  7. Sinatra / NAACP Award
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  9. (Commercial: Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits; Northwest Airlines; Mercedes-Benz; Advil.)
  10. Meese Investigation / Wedtech
  11. Wedtech Corp. Controversy
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  13. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Buick LeSabre; Havoline Motor Oil; Dow; Tums.)
  14. Long Distance Phone Call Scam
  15. Money Matters: Trade Deficit, Stock Market
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  17. (Commercial: Post Bran Flakes; Tylenol; Western Union; Ford Motor Company; "Our World; 20/20".)
  18. Violin's Return
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 14, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Lebanon Hostages / Steen
  4. Covert Operations
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Riunite Wine; Honda Lawnmowers; Bufferin.)
  7. Fiji / Coup
  8. Economy / Trade Deficit
  9. Ptl Controversy
  10. AIDS
  11. Sports and Drugs
  12. El Salvador / United States Immigration Law
  13. South Africa / Reporters Expelled
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Dow; Freedent; Buick.)
  17. Constitution Bicentennial
  18. (Commercial: Tylenol; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  19. Violin's Theft
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 14, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Atlanta, Georgia)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings
  3. Lebanon Hostages / Steen
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Just Right; Buick; Dow.)
  6. AIDS
  7. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  8. (Commercial: Mazda RX-7SE; American Express Travelers Cheques; Medipren.)
  9. South Africa / Reporters Expelled
  10. Fiji / Coup
  11. (Commercial: IBM; Mercedes-Benz; Piedmont Airlines.)
  12. Atlanta / Bond Controversy
  13. New South / Georgia Rural Poverty
  14. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Citizen Watches; Mazda Trucks; AT&T.)
  15. Georgia / Grizzard
  16. Good Night

May 15, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 15, 1987
  1. Introduction Ted Koppel (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Reagan News Conference
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Hall
  4. Iran/Contra Hearings
  5. Reagan / News Conference / Wsm
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  7. (Commercial: American Express Card; Canon Copiers; Tums.)
  8. Money Matters: Stock Market, Producer Prices, Prime Interest
  9. Ptl Controversy
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  11. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Liberty Mutual; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Bayer.)
  12. Embassy Espionage / Lonetree
  13. Norway / NATO Meeting
  14. USSR / Day in the Life...
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  16. (Commercial: Dow; Bufferin; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer; Post Bran Flakes; Havoline Motor Oil.)
  17. Hayworth / Death
  18. Baseball / Tourettes Syndrome
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Ted Koppel)
  20. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Western Union; Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Service; Midas Brakes; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  21. Person of The Week (Irving Berlin)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 15, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. USSR Embassy Espionage / Marines
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Reagan News Conference
  4. Iran Arms Scandal / Hall
  5. Iran Arms Scandal / Casey
  6. US-Saudi Arabia / F-15 Sales
  7. Economy / Wholesale Prices, Interest Rates, Industrial Production
  8. Washington / Child Abuse
  9. Hayworth / Death
  10. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Winn Dixie; A.1. Steak Sauce; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  11. NATO Conference / Arms Control
  12. Nicaragua / Contras
  13. (Commercial: Tums; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  14. AIDS / Testing
  15. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  16. Ptl Controversy
  17. Ehrlichman / Ice Cream Commercial
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Correctol; Renault Medallion; Maytag Washers and Dryers.)
  20. Hayworth
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 15, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (Miami, Florida)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Reagan News Conference
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Reagan News Conference / Wsm Radio Promotion
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: The Principal Fin. Group; United States Sprint; Post Bran Flakes.)
  7. NATO Conference / Arms Control
  8. Embassy Espionage / Lonetree
  9. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; American Express Card; Maytag Washers and Dryers.)
  10. Miami / Hispanic Community
  11. (Commercial: Dow; Price Pfister Faucets; Kellogg's Just Right.)
  12. Florida / Ecology
  13. (Commercial: Bayer; Piedmont Airlines; "Meet the Press"; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Preparation H.)
  14. Economy / Interest Rates, Producer Prices, Industrial Production
  15. Ptl Controversy
  16. Hayworth / Death
  17. Good Night

May 16, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Iran Arms Scandal / Reagan's Involvement
  3. South Korea / Student Protests
  4. Fiji / Coup Aftermath
  5. US-Saudi Relations / F-15S
  6. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Taster's Choice; Computerland.)
  7. USSR / Space Shuttle
  8. California / Singleton Parole
  9. New York Garbage Barge Odyssey
  10. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Price Pfister Faucets; Buick LeSabre; Old English Oil Furniture Polish; Preparation H.)
  11. Meese Investigation / Wedtech
  12. Ptl Controversy
  13. (Commercial: Minute Maid Orange Juice; Red Devil Polyurethane; Tums; IBM.)
  14. Sports: Horse Racing, Basketball, Auto Racing
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  16. (Commercial: Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; Attends Undergarments; "Business World".)
  17. St. Louis / Automated Parking
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 16, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Iran/Contra Hearings / Reagan
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Casey
  4. Iran Arms Scandal / North
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: Ford Thunderbird; Canon Copiers; Maalox-Plus.)
  7. Horse Racing
  8. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Dow; Honda Generators.)
  9. Military Academies / Patriotism
  10. (Commercial: Buick; Louis Rich Cold Cuts.)
  11. USSR / Space Program
  12. Arms Control / NATO
  13. Fiji / Coup
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  15. (Commercial: Northwest Airlines; Red Devil Polyurethane; Maalox- Plus; IBM.)
  16. Dinosaur Toys
  17. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 16, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

May 17, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 17, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / USS Stark Attack
  3. Iran/Contra Scheme
  4. Peres / Mideast Peace Plan
  5. Myrdal / Death
  6. (Commercial: Bufferin; Equitable Fin. Companies.)
  7. New York Garbage Barge Controversy
  8. South Korea / Anti-Government Rioting
  9. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Buick Century; Vanish; The Hartford Insurance Co; Tums.)
  10. Brennan / Poor and Displaced
  11. Supreme Court Rulings
  12. (Commercial: FiberCon Laxative; Price Pfister Faucets; American Express Card; Bayer; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Basketball, Baseball
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin; Attends Undergarment.)
  16. Music / U-2
  17. Persian Gulf / USS Stark
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 17, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 17, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview John Hart (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Ship Attacked
  3. Iran Arms Scandal
  4. Mideast Peace Plan / Peres-Shultz Meeting
  5. (Commercial: Advil; Kellogg's Just Right; General Motors Acceptance Corp.)
  6. Persian Gulf Attack / Update
  7. Fiji / Coup Aftermath
  8. England / Elections
  9. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Dow; United States Sprint.)
  10. Weekend Journal (Teamwork USA)
  11. Atlanta / Young Investigation
  12. (Commercial: Firestone Service; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Bayer.)
  13. Sports: Richardson
  14. (Commercial: Buick Century; Minute Maid Orange Juice; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  15. Music Discovery
  16. Persian Gulf Attack / Update
  17. Good Night

May 18, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 18, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / USS Stark Attack
  3. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company.)
  4. Persian Gulf / USS Stark Attack
  5. (Commercial: Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Liberty Mutual; Maalox-Plus; Midas Mufflers.)
  6. Persian Gulf / USS Stark
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  8. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Cadillac DeVille; AT&T; American Express Travelers Cheques; Northwest Airlines.)
  9. Iran/Contra Hearings
  10. Fiji / Plane Hijacked
  11. '88 Vote / Simon
  12. Supreme Court / Discrimination
  13. Money Matters: Oil, Stock Market
  14. (Commercial: Subaru; Taster's Choice; The Hartford Insurance Company; FiberCon Laxative; "Viewpoint".)
  15. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 18, 1987
  1. Introduction Dan Rather (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / USS Stark Attack
  3. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Winn Dixie; Kellogg's All-Bran.)
  4. Persian Gulf / USS Stark Attack
  5. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Riunite Wine; Dole Fruit and Juice Bars.)
  6. Supreme Court / Civil Rights
  7. Campaign '88 / Simon
  8. South Korea / Anti-Government Riots
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Advil; The Hartford Insurance Company; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade.)
  11. Wild Horse Debate
  12. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 18, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / USS Stark Attack
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Metamucil; Thompson's Water Seal; A.1. Steak Sauce; Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits.)
  5. Persian Gulf / USS Stark Attack
  6. (Commercial: Minute Maid Orange Juice; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Nutri-Grain Cereal.)
  7. Supreme Court / Civil Rights
  8. France / Barbie Trial
  9. South Korea / Anti-Government Riots
  10. USSR / Military Recruits
  11. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual Insurance; Micatin; Shower to Shower; Canon Copiers; Maalox-Plus.)
  12. Decision '88 / Simon
  13. Hollywood / 100th Birthday
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Company; Advil; "Today"; The Principal Fin. Group; FTD Florists.)
  16. Top Item Recapped (S: Tom Brokaw)
  17. Good Night

May 19, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 19, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Attack / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Bayer; Northwest Airlines; Riunite Wine.)
  4. USS Stark Attack / Aftermath
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Whirlpool Dishwashers; Havoline Motor Oil; Tums; Subaru Justy.)
  7. Iran/Contra Hearings
  8. Webster / CIA Confirmation
  9. France / Barbie Assassination Attempt
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Citizen Watches; Kaopectate; Honda Lawnmowers; IBM Personal System/2.)
  12. Mayoral Elections / Denver
  13. Mayoral Elections / Philadelphia
  14. Money Matters: Gen. Dynamics, Stock Market
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; Cadillac Allante; FTD Florists; Maalox-Plus; "Nightline".)
  17. Arizona / Allergies
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 19, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Attack / Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  4. (Commercial: IBM; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  5. Webster / CIA Confirmation
  6. Iran/Contra Hearings
  7. South Korea / Anti-Government Rioting
  8. West Germany / Czech Defector
  9. Fiji / Coup Aftermath
  10. (Commercial: Carnival Cruise Lines; Whirlpool Refrigerators; Tums; Subaru.)
  11. Gen. Dynamics / Investigation
  12. California / Twilight Zone Trial
  13. USS Stark / Aftermath
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Advil; Northwest Airlines; Maalox-Plus; Citizen Watches.)
  16. Baseball / Caray
  17. London / Street Poets
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 19, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Attack / Aftermath
  3. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Kellogg's All-Bran; Beef Industry Council and Beef Board)
  4. USS Stark / Aftermath
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. Webster / CIA Confirmation
  7. Gen. Dynamics / Government Investigation
  8. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  9. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Subaru; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad.)
  10. AIDS
  11. Ptl Controversy
  12. Hart Controversy / Rice
  13. (Commercial: Mylanta-II; Cadillac Allante; Citizen Watches.)
  14. South Africa / Apartheid
  15. US-Austria Relations / Waldheim
  16. Commentary (USS Stark)
  17. West Germany / Czech Defector
  18. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Carnival Cruise Lines; "Today"; Theragran-M Vitamins; Midas Brakes.)
  19. Baseball / Caray
  20. Good Night

May 20, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 20, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Advil; Mercedes-Benz; Riunite Wine.)
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. Defense Budget
  7. Embassy Espionage / Weirick
  8. Japan / Espionage
  9. South Africa / Terrorism
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Chrysler Lebaron; Remington Razors; Citizen Watches; Tums.)
  12. Education Report
  13. Teacher Shortage
  14. Mayoral Primaries
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Service; Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; Cadillac Allante; Carnival Cruise Lines; Maalox-Plus.)
  17. AIDS
  18. Airline Delays
  19. Reagan / Fin. Disclosure Stmt.
  20. Ptl Controversy
  21. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  22. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Nutri-Grain; Liberty Mutual; "Nightline".)
  23. Top Item Recapped
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 20, 1987
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Aftermath
  3. Embassy Espionage / Weirick
  4. Breast Cancer
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  6. (Commercial: Micatin; Winn Dixie; Mylanta-II.)
  7. Iran/Contra Hearings
  8. South Africa / Terrorism
  9. (Commercial: Taster's Choice; Mercedes-Benz; Gulf Lite Charcoal Starter; Citizen Watches.)
  10. Airline Delays
  11. Veterans Administration Hospitals
  12. California / Singleton Controversy
  13. New York City / Zoo Death
  14. American Motors-Chrysler Merger
  15. Nixon / French Award
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Cadillac DeVille; Riunite Wine; Corning Lenses; Formby's Face Lift Furniture Restorer.)
  18. Shuttle Program
  19. Challenger Aftermath / Smith
  20. Football / Dickerson Suit
  21. Agents and Athletes
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 20, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Aftermath
  3. Embassy Espionage
  4. Japan / Espionage
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Riopan Plus; Ford Thunderbird; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  7. Iran/Contra Hearings
  8. Airline Delays
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mazda Trucks; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Tylenol; Shower to Shower.)
  11. South Africa / Terrorism
  12. France / Barbie Trial
  13. Portugal / War Hero
  14. (Commercial: Formby's Face-Lift Furniture Restorer; Mazda Trucks; FTD Florists; Dulcolax.)
  15. AIDS
  16. Commentary (AIDS)
  17. Breast Cancer
  18. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Minute Maid Orange Juice; "Today"; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  19. Notre Dame / Hesburgh
  20. Good Night

May 21, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (ABC)
  2. USS Stark Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Canon Copiers; Micatin; Shower to Shower.)
  5. Special Assignment (Iran-Iraq War)
  6. Lebanon / Hostages
  7. US-USSR Relations / USS Arkansas
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; Mercedes-Benz; American Express Card; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  10. Iran/Contra Hearings
  11. Iran Arms Scandal / North
  12. Iran Arms Scandal / Bush
  13. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  14. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Whirlpool Refrigerators; United States Sprint; Vanish; Subaru.)
  15. AIDS' Testing
  16. Steroids Indictments
  17. Money Matters: Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  19. (Commercial: Price Pfister Faucets; Havoline Motor Oil; Kaopectate; Citizen Watches; "Our World"; "20/20".)
  20. Lindbergh Anniversary
  21. World Wheelchair Trip
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 21, 1987
  1. Introduction Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Aftermath
  3. Iran Arms Scandal / Kimche
  4. Iran/Contra Hearings
  5. Lebanon / Hostages
  6. USSR / Space Exploration
  7. Ozone Layer
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  9. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Tums; FTD Florists; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council)
  10. Steroids Indictments
  11. Blood Doping
  12. AIDS / Testing
  13. AIDS / Sexual Activity
  14. (Commercial: Mercedes-Benz; Stern's Miracle-Gro Plant Food; Riopan Plus.)
  15. Education / Negative Peer Pressure
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: American Express Travelers Cheques; Riunite Wine; Kellogg's Just Right.)
  18. Israel / Pistachio Politics
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 21, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Aftermath
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Vanish; Post Bran Flakes; Cadillac Seville.)
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. (Commercial: Corning Lenses; United States Sprint; Subaru; Maalox-Plus.)
  7. Steroids Indictments
  8. Colorado / Prison Counterfeiters
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Kellogg's Just Right; Ford Motor Company.)
  11. Poll / Hart
  12. Commentary (Hart and The President)
  13. The Bakkers / Fox Television
  14. (Commercial: Gulf Lite Charcoal Starter; The Principal Fin. Group; "Today"; Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Mercedes-Benz.)
  15. AIDS / Testing
  16. AIDS / Poll, Drugs
  17. Special Segment (Living With AIDS)
  18. Good Night

May 22, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 22, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Memorial Service
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; Freedent Gum.)
  5. USS Stark Aftermath
  6. Iran Arms Scandal
  7. SDI/Star Wars Test
  8. Brazil / High-Rise Fire
  9. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Tums; FTD Florists; Honda Lawnmowers.)
  11. Money Matters: CPI, Stock Market
  12. PTL / Finances
  13. London / Mozart Manuscripts
  14. Indianapolis 500
  15. Hansen / Wheelchair Trip
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: A.1. Steak Sauce; Carnival Cruise Lines; Liberty Mutual; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement.)
  18. Person of The Week (Brindel)
  19. (Commercial: General Motors Acceptance Corp.; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; Minwax Polyshades; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  20. Good Night (Photos of Stark victims shown in memoriam as Memorial Day tribute.)
• CBS Evening News for May 22, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Charles Kuralt (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Memorial Service
  3. Persian Gulf / Iranian Attack
  4. Iran Arms Scandal
  5. Donovan Trial
  6. Heart Transplant Recipients
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Charles Kuralt)
  8. (Commercial: Plax Dental Rinse; Mazda 323Se; Northwest Airlines; Maalox-Plus.)
  9. PTL / Finances
  10. London / Mozart Manuscripts
  11. Brazil / High-Rise Fire
  12. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; AT&T; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad.)
  13. Missouri / Court-Ordered Caesarean
  14. Caesareans
  15. Economy / Consumer Prices, GNP, Corp. Profits
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: Mazda Trucks; Freedent; Kellogg's Corn Flakes.)
  18. Hansen / Wheelchair Trip
  19. San Francisco / Golden Gate Bridge Anniversary
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 22, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Memorial Service
  3. (Commercial: Just Right; Cadillac Allante; Micatin.)
  4. USS Stark Aftermath
  5. Iran Arms Scandal
  6. (Commercial: AT&T; Subaru Justy; Price Pfister Faucets.)
  7. Donovan Trial
  8. PTL / Finances
  9. Heart Transplant Recipients
  10. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  11. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Citizen Watches; Planters Peanuts.)
  12. Economy / GNP, CPI
  13. London / Mozart Manuscripts
  14. Nixon In China Opera
  15. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual; Honda Generators; "Meet the Press"; FTD Florists; Anacin.)
  16. Golden Gate Bridge Anniversary
  17. Good Night

May 23, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 23, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. Texas / Tornado
  3. Colorado / Tornados
  4. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Theragran-M Vitamins.)
  5. USS Stark Aftermath
  6. '88 Vote / Bush
  7. New York City / Donovan Trial
  8. Washington, DC / Corruption Investigation
  9. Nancy Reagan / Doctorate
  10. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; AT&T; Correctol; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  11. Ptl Auction
  12. South Korea / Anti-Government Demonstrations
  13. Italy / Terrorism
  14. (Commercial: Minute Maid Orange Juice; Freedent; Subaru; Remington Razors; Tums.)
  15. Sports: Indianapolis 500, Basketball
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  17. (Commercial: Bayer; Attends Undergarments; "Good Morning America.")
  18. Cuisine Olympics
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 23, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Texas / Tornado
  3. Florida / Shooting
  4. Donovan Trial
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  6. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  7. USS Stark Aftermath
  8. (Commercial: Planters Peanuts; Bufferin; Freedent.)
  9. Iran Arms Scandal
  10. (Commercial: Subaru; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  11. Houston / Vietnam Veterans Parade
  12. Ptl Auction
  13. Nancy Reagan / Honorary Degree
  14. South Korea / Anti-Government Riots
  15. USSR / Whaling
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  17. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Tums; Gulf Lite Charcoal Starter; Remington Razors.)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 23, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

May 24, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 24, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy, USS Stark
  3. Hart-Rice Affair
  4. '88 Vote / Glenn
  5. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  6. Saragosa, Texas / Tornado
  7. Memorial Day
  8. Kennedy / Poland
  9. (Commercial: Cadillac Seville; American Express Travelers Cheques; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Whirlpool Washers & Dryers.)
  10. Helga Exhibit
  11. Gingold / Death
  12. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Benjamin Moore Paints; The Hartford Insurance Company; Taster's Choice; Bayer; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Indianapolis 500, Basketball, Horse Racing
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Equitable Fin. Companies; Tums; FTD Florists; "Good Morning America.")
  16. Golden Gate Anniversary
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 24, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 24, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today

May 25, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 25, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Donovan Verdict
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  4. (Commercial: Louis Rich Turkey; Micatin; Shower to Shower.)
  5. USS Stark Aftermath
  6. Memorial Day
  7. Saragosa, Texas / Tornado Aftermath
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Ex-Lax; Cadillac DeVille; Theragran-M Vitamins.)
  10. Constitution / Bicentennial Celebrations
  11. Constitution
  12. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  13. (Commercial: Benjamin Moore Paints; United States Sprint; The Hartford Insurance Company; Riopan Plus; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  14. USSR / Voa
  15. Romania / Gorbachev Visit
  16. California / Singleton
  17. Ptl Auction
  18. Handsacrossamerica / Anniversary
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Whirlpool Ranges; Buick; Haley's M-O Laxative and Hemorrhoid Medication; Bayer; "Nightline".)
  21. Summer Movies
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 25, 1987
  1. Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Donovan Verdict
  3. Memorial Day
  4. USS Stark Aftermath
  5. Persian Gulf / Oil Shipping
  6. USSR / Voa
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Memorial Day: Philadelphia; Planters Peanuts; Anacin; Whirlpool Ranges; Ex-Lax.)
  9. California / Singleton Controversy
  10. Golden Gate Anniversary
  11. PTL / Fins.
  12. (Commercial: Memorial Day: Boston; Nutri-Grain; Mazda RX-7SE; Maalox-Plus; The Hartford Insurance Company.)
  13. South Africa / Tutu
  14. Hokulea Voyage
  15. Texas / Drug Dog
  16. (Commercial: Memorial Day: Washington, DC; Micatin; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Correctol; Dr. Scholl's Legatrin.)
  17. Vietnam Veterans
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 25, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. Donovan Verdict
  3. USS Stark Aftermath
  4. Persian Gulf / United States Role
  5. Memorial Day
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  7. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; IBM.)
  8. Constitution / Bicentennial
  9. Saragosa, Texas / Funerals
  10. (Commercial: Better Homes and Garden Realtors; Louis Rich Turkey; Kellogg's Special K.)
  11. Weinberger / US-USSR Arms Treaty
  12. Romania / Gorbachev Visit
  13. USSR / VOA
  14. South Africa / Tutu
  15. South Africa / Anti-Apartheid Experiment
  16. Israel / Treason Coercion
  17. (Commercial: Kaopectate; Thompson's Water Seal; IBM; FTD Florists.)
  18. Teen Drinking
  19. (Commercial: The Hartford Insurance Company; Cadillac Allante; "Today"; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Maalox-Plus.)
  20. Minnesota / War Memorial Sanctuary
  21. Good Night

May 26, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 26, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Supreme Court / Preventive Detention
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Role
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Correctol; Liberty Mutual.)
  6. USS Stark Aftermath
  7. Saragosa, Texas / Funerals
  8. Ride / Resignation
  9. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) / Flight Attendants
  10. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Rust-Oleum; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; FTD Florists; Advil.)
  13. France / Barbie Trial
  14. South Korea / Government Shake-Up
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Bayer; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Crafted With Pride in USA Council)
  17. Webster / CIA
  18. Cairo / Terrorism
  19. Israel / Pollard
  20. Special Assignment (Jerusalem)
  21. (Commercial: Principal Fin. Group; Glidden Paint and K Mart; Canon Copiers; Fleischmann's Margarine; "Nightline".)
  22. Cicadas
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 26, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Supreme Court / Preventive Detention
  3. California / Singleton Controversy
  4. Constitution / Bicentennial
  5. USS Stark Aftermath
  6. Saragosa, Texas / Tornado Aftermath
  7. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  8. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Mazda 323Se; Red Devil Polyurethane; Riopan Plus.)
  9. Egypt / Terrorism
  10. Iran-Iraq War
  11. US-Israel Relations / Pollard
  12. France / Barbie Trial
  13. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Ford Motor Company; Bayer.)
  14. Webster / CIA
  15. Poaching
  16. Trans. Ind. / Drug Testing
  17. Ride / Resignation
  18. Shuttle Program
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Preparation H; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Mylanta-II.)
  21. Baseball
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 26, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. USS Stark Aftermath
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Role
  4. Egypt / Terrorism
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  6. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Advil; Whirlpool Washers and Dryers.)
  7. Supreme Court / Preventive Detention
  8. Donovan
  9. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  10. (Commercial: Mazda 626; Micatin; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  11. Saragosa, Texas / Tornado Aftermath
  12. Ride / Resignation
  13. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; Dentu-Creme; Mazda Trucks; K Mart and Glidden Paint.)
  14. US-Israel Relations / Pollard
  15. Webster / CIA
  16. Commentary (US Role In Persian Gulf)
  17. Atlanta / Mentally Handicapped
  18. (Commercial: Dulcolax; Better Homes and Garden Home Marketing Service; "Today"; Cadillac DeVille; FTD Florists.)
  19. Father-Daughter Reunion
  20. Good Night

May 27, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 27, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. PTL Controversy
  3. Vatican / Hunthausen
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; Maalox-Plus.)
  6. Iran/Contra Hearings
  7. USSR / Iran Arms Sales
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  9. (Commercial: Vanish; Color Tile; Haley's M-O Laxative and Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  10. USS Stark Investigation
  11. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  12. Shuttle Program
  13. Kentucky / Gubernatorial Primary
  14. Leonard / Retirement
  15. Frank / Resignation
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K; K Mart and Glidden Paint; Dole Fruit and Juice Bars; Buick; Riunite Wine.)
  19. Special Assignment (Silent Spring: 25 Years Later)
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Cadillac Eldorado; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Sominex 2; Whirlpool Dishwashers; "Nightline".)
  22. Military Academy Graduations
  23. Top Item Recapped (S: Peter Jennings)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 27, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  3. USS Stark Investigation
  4. Ptl Controversy
  5. AIDS / Experimental Drugs
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Ford Motor Company; Efferdent; Benadryl.)
  8. FBI / Webster
  9. International Med. Centers Controversy
  10. Air Safety
  11. New Jersey / Building Demolition
  12. (Commercial: FTD Florists; Northwest Airlines; Maalox-Plus; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  13. Shuttle Program
  14. Economy / Trade Deficit
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Cadillac Allante; Tylenol; Shower to Shower; Kellogg's Special K.)
  17. Romania / Gorbachev Visit
  18. USSR / Heavy Metal
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 27, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Ptl Controversy
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: Shower to Shower; Tylenol; United States Sprint; A.1. Steak Sauce.)
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  6. Iran/Contra Hearings
  7. Iran Arms Scandal / Miller
  8. (Commercial: Maalox-Plus; The Principal Fin. Group; K Mart and Glidden; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council)
  9. E. Germany / Gorbachev Visit
  10. Israel / Jerusalem Day
  11. US-Japan Trade Relations
  12. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  13. (Commercial: Fiber Guard Fiber Supplement; Hartz Flea and Tick Collars; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  14. Decision '88 / Jackson
  15. Commentary (President Politics)
  16. DeLorean
  17. (Commercial: Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Post Raisin Bran; "Today"; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad.)
  18. Shuttle Program
  19. Florida / Drag Racing School
  20. Good Night

May 28, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (New York City)
  2. Florida / Cuban Defector
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  4. USS Stark Investigation
  5. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  6. (Commercial: Micatin; Tylenol; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  7. Ptl Controversy
  8. Airline Safety
  9. Nelson Plane Crash Investigation
  10. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  11. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Norelco Razors; Tums; Ford Motor Company.)
  12. Iran/Contra Hearings
  13. Deaver
  14. Sirhan / Parole Hearing
  15. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  16. (Commercial: Fiber Guard; K Mart and Glidden Paints; Cadillac DeVille; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Riunite Wine.)
  17. South Africa / Draft Resistance
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. New York City / Robbery Attempt
  20. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  21. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; Liberty Mutual; Maalox-Plus; Remington Razors; "Our World"; "20/20".)
  22. National Spelling Bee
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 28, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  3. USS Stark Investigation
  4. Florida / Cuban Defector
  5. Iran/Contra Hearings
  6. Floods
  7. North Dakota / School Closing
  8. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  9. (Commercial: Medipren; Subaru Justy; Norelco Razors; Maalox- Plus.)
  10. AIDS / Testing
  11. Fuel Pipeline Safety
  12. Sirhan / Parole Denied
  13. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Sominex 2; Canon Copiers; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  14. Los Angeles / Teen Gangs
  15. Nixon Papers
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. (Commercial: IBM Personal System/2; Gulf Lite Charcoal Starter; Fiber Guard Fiber Supplement; Whirlpool Dishwashers.)
  18. National Spelling Bee
  19. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 28, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. AIDS / National Testing Program
  3. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  4. (Commercial: The Principal Fin. Group; Micatin; Shower to Shower; Remington Razors.)
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  6. USS Stark Investigation
  7. Iran/Contra Hearings
  8. United States / Cuban Defection
  9. (Commercial: Kellogg's All-Bran; IBM Personal System/2.)
  10. Ptl Controversy
  11. Nelson Crash Aftermath
  12. (Commercial: FTD Florists; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Cadillac Eldorado; Anacin.)
  13. Raising The Monitor
  14. Milwaukee / Bank Robbery
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Norelco; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; "Today"; Bayer; Canon Copiers.)
  17. National Spelling Bee
  18. Children's Music / Raffi
  19. Good Night

May 29, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 29, 1987
  1. Introduction Peter Jennings (Washington, DC)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  3. USS Stark Investigation
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  5. (Commercial: IBM Writing To Read Software.)
  6. California / Twilight Zone Verdict
  7. New York City / Goetz Trial
  8. California / Asbestos Suit
  9. Stock Market Report (S: Peter Jennings)
  10. Jefferson Bust
  11. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  12. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Planters Peanuts; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  13. Iran/Contra Hearings
  14. Cuban Defector
  15. Moscow / Private Plane Landing
  16. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  17. (Commercial: Thompson's Water Seal; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; The Principal Fin. Group; Ex-Lax.)
  18. Kennedy / Birthday
  19. Upcoming Items (S: Peter Jennings)
  20. (Commercial: Norelco Razors; Cadillac Seville; Minute Maid Orange Juice; Remington Razors; "Nightline"; "The Health Show".)
  21. Person of The Week (Donovan)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 29, 1987
  1. Introduction Bob Schieffer (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  3. Iran/Contra Hearings
  4. Twilight Zone Verdict
  5. Ozone / Hodel
  6. Upcoming Items (S: Bob Schieffer)
  7. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Tums; Norelco Razors; American Express Travelers Cheques.)
  8. Moscow / Private Plane Lands
  9. Cuban Defector
  10. South Africa / Detentions
  11. South Africa / Mozambique Raid
  12. (Commercial: Metamucil; Cadillac Allante; Anacin; Preparation H.)
  13. Economy / Index
  14. Flooding / Texas
  15. Asbestos / California Ruling
  16. USSR / Chernobyl Aftermath
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. (Commercial: Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Planters Peanuts; Micatin; Shower to Shower.)
  19. Movie Industry / Safety
  20. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for May 29, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Tom Brokaw (New York City)
  2. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  3. Iran / British Hostage
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Tom Brokaw)
  5. (Commercial: Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; Nutri-Grain; Cadillac Allante.)
  6. Cuban Defector
  7. Moscow / Private Plane Lands
  8. South Africa / Detained Children
  9. (Commercial: Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Ace Hardware; Maalox-Plus.)
  10. Twilight Zone Verdict
  11. Flooding / Plains States, San Antonio Rescue
  12. (Commercial: Whirlpool Refrigerators; Post Raisin Bran; Color Tile.)
  13. Economy / Index
  14. Michigan / General Motors Plant Closing
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Gulf Lite Charcoal Starter; Better Homes and Gardens Realty; "Meet the Press"; Nabisco Shredded Wheat; Norelco Razors.)
  17. Frenchboro, Maine
  18. Good Night

May 30, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 30, 1987
  1. Introduction Kathleen Sullivan (Washington, DC)
  2. USSR / Rust Landing Aftermath
  3. California / Singleton Controversy
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  5. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  6. '88 Vote / Iowa
  7. Hart / Staff Letter
  8. (Commercial: Honda Generators; Sominex 2; Liberty Mutual; Beef Ind. Council and Beef Board; Vanish.)
  9. Drug War / Reagan
  10. Drug War / Buyers
  11. Bakker / Border Incident
  12. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Dentu-Creme; United States Sprint; Haley's M-O Laxative and Hemorrhoid Medication.)
  13. Sports: Basketball, Baseball
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Kathleen Sullivan)
  15. (Commercial: IBM; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; "Business World".)
  16. Elsie The Cow
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 30, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 30, 1987
  1. Introduction and Preview Connie Chung (New York City)
  2. USSR / Rust Controversy
  3. Persian Gulf / United States Policy
  4. Upcoming Items (S: Connie Chung)
  5. (Commercial: Ace Hardware; Cadillac Allante; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes.)
  6. California / Singleton Controversy
  7. Decision '88 / Iowa
  8. Frank / Sexual Preference
  9. (Commercial: Vanish; United States Sprint; Bayer.)
  10. Baker
  11. Nixon / McGovern
  12. (Commercial: Liberty Mutual; Efferdent; Parke-Davis Promega Fish Oil Supplement; IBM Personal System/2; K Mart and Glidden Paint.)
  13. Vietnam War / Air America
  14. (Commercial: Honda Lawnmowers; Dulcolax; Life in the Fat Lane Special; Dentu-Creme; Allstate Insurance.)
  15. Horse Racing / Alysheba
  16. Good Night

May 31, 1987

• ABC Evening News for May 31, 1987
  1. Introduction Sam Donaldson (Washington, DC)
  2. AIDS / Reagan
  3. USSR / Rust Incident
  4. South Lebanon Fighting
  5. Persian Gulf / Iran
  6. (Commercial: Hartz Flea and Tick Blockade; Smucker's Spreads; The Hartford Insurance Company.)
  7. Ptl Controversy
  8. W-4 Deadline
  9. Air Safety
  10. (Commercial: Remington Razors; Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad; Crafted With Pride in United States of America Council; Sominex 2; IBM.)
  11. Beverly Hills / Smoking Ban
  12. (Commercial: Piedmont Airlines; Coldwell Banker and Sears Fin. Network; FTD Florists; American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Minute Maid Orange Juice; "World News Tonight".)
  13. Sports: Boxing, Golf
  14. Upcoming Items (S: Sam Donaldson)
  15. (Commercial: Minwax Polyshades; Bayer; Attends Undergarments; "Good Morning America.")
  16. American Sign Language
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for May 31, 1987
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for May 31, 1987
  1. USSR / Rust Incident
  2. Upcoming Items (S: John Hart)
  3. (Commercial: American Family Publishers Sweepstakes; Cadillac Allante; Riopan Plus.)
  4. AIDS / Reagan
  5. AIDS / International Conference
  6. National Sec. Council
  7. (Commercial: Oscar Mayer Wieners; Kellogg's Bran Flakes; Minute Maid Orange Juice.)
  8. Weekend Journal (War On Terrorism)
  9. Persian Gulf / Iran
  10. (Commercial: Red Devil Polyurethane; Embassy Suites Hotels; Metamucil; Allstate Insurance.)
  11. Sports: Violence Against Umpires
  12. (Commercial: Whirlpool Washers and Dryers; Bayer; Life in the Fat Lane" Special; Buick; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  13. South African Orphan
  14. Good Night

Specials

• May 05, 1987 - ABC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [09:00:00 - 09:18:00]
• May 05, 1987 - ABC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [09:00:00 - 09:18:20]
• May 05, 1987 - ABC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [13:00:00 - 14:00:00]
• May 05, 1987 - ABC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [13:00:10 - 15:54:40]
• May 05, 1987 - ABC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [15:00:00 - 16:00:00]
• May 05, 1987 - ABC Special - '88 Vote / Hart Controversy [15:54:40 - 15:59:10]
• May 05, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:05:00]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [09:00:00 - 09:58:00]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [09:00:00 - 09:58:30]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [13:00:00 - 14:00:00]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [13:00:00 - 14:00:00]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [13:00:00 - 15:56:20]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings (Richard Secord) [14:00:00 - 15:00:00]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [15:00:00 - 15:58:00]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - '88 Vote / Hart Controversy [15:56:20 - 15:57:50]
• May 05, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [15:57:50 - 15:58:40]
• May 05, 1987 - NBC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings (To Be Edited) [01:03:10 - 02:59:40]
• May 05, 1987 - NBC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [09:00:00 - 09:58:00]
• May 06, 1987 - CBS Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [09:00:00 - 09:28:40]
• May 06, 1987 - NBC Special - Iran-Contra Affair Hearings [09:00:10 - 09:28:30]
• May 07, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:30 - 24:00:10]
• May 07, 1987 - PBS Special - Frontline: The Bombing of West Philly [21:00:00 - 22:00:00]
• May 08, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• May 08, 1987 - MTO Special - Gary Hart Presidential Withdrawal Announcement [11:00:00 - 11:26:00]
• May 08, 1987 - NBC Special - Gary Hart Withdraws From Presidential Race [11:25:00 - 11:38:00]
• May 11, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:05:00]
• May 14, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:30:00 - 24:00:00]
• May 18, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Statement, Analysis [11:43:10 - 11:46:30]
• May 18, 1987 - ABC Special - Pentagon Briefing Re: Stark Attack [12:06:20 - 12:21:20]
• May 18, 1987 - ABC Special - Viewpoint [23:32:00 - 25:04:00]
• May 18, 1987 - MTO Special - Reagan Statement [ - ]
• May 18, 1987 - NBC Special - USS Stark Attacked [10:44:00 - 10:48:00]
• May 18, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan Statement, Introduction [11:25:40 - 11:31:20]
• May 19, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:32:30 - 24:08:20]
• May 19, 1987 - NBC Special - Today [07:00:00 - 08:58:30]
• May 21, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:32:40 - 24:02:20]
• May 22, 1987 - ABC Special - USS Stark Memorial Service [10:52:00 - 11:58:00]
• May 22, 1987 - CBS Special - USS Stark Memorial Service [10:30:00 - 11:59:00]
• May 22, 1987 - NBC Special - USS Stark Memorial Service [11:30:00 - 12:58:00]
• May 27, 1987 - ABC Special - Nightline [23:32:00 - 24:31:10]
• May 29, 1987 - ABC Special - Reagan Statement [12:45:40 - 12:55:20]
• May 29, 1987 - CBS Special - Reagan News Conference [12:45:00 - 12:55:00]
• May 29, 1987 - NBC Special - Reagan News Conference [12:45:50 - 12:58:30]

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